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Patent GB-189724976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Making of Dies for Stamping Purposes.
Inventor: BAILEY ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1897-10-28
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 24,976. Bailey, A. H. Oct. 28. Stamping.-Dies for stamping such articles as quickly get out of fashion are prepared in a much shorter time and more cheaply than cut-steel dies, by casting them of an alloy of 9 parts of copper, 1 of tin, and 1 of spelter by the following method:- A plaster cast is taken from a specimen of the article to be stamped or a model thereof, and is built up into the shape of an ordinary steel die. A mould is then made in sand from the plaster pattern, and the die is cast in it.
Patent GB-189728206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Oleaginous Seeds for the Extraction of Oil therefrom.
Inventor: EUSTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 28,206. Euston, A. Nov. 30. Fatty oils, extracting. Relates to the extraction of oil and the formation of oilcake from oil-containing seeds. The process consists in subjecting the seeds to sufficient pressure to fracture them without breaking the oil sacs; the mass is then heated, and water is added, after which it is subjected to pressure to express the oil and form the oilcake. Suitable pressure apparatus for the first treatment is shown in the Figure. The seeds are fed between a series of pairs of horizontal rolls, the shafts of which are mounted in boxes arranged in yokes F, G, pivoted on each side of the machine, so that by turning the lever I cam pieces can be operated to separate the rolls.
Patent GB-189728615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: GRADON THOMAS
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 28,615. Gradon, T. Dec. 3. Sash fastenings.-The locking-bar c has an aperture c<2> and a bevelled striking- surface c<3>, so that, when turned into the locking position, it is held by a spring latch lock f, on the other sash, the casing of which is cut away to allow the spring catch g to engage the bar. The catch is retracted by turning the spindle n by a removable key, the lock mechanism being of any ordinary form.
Patent GB-189801126-A (GB)
Title: Flash Powder for the Taking of Photographs by Artificial Light.
Inventor: WEISS AUGUST
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 1126. Weiss, A. Jan. 14. Lamps, actinic.-Relates to a flash powder composed of powdered aluminium and perchlorate of potassium. The proportion recommended for general use are 60 parts of perchlorate of potassium and 40 parts of aluminium powder. The proportions may be varied within certain limits to suit requirements.
Patent GB-189810789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Timber Wagons.
Inventor: SNODGRASS JOSEPH ANDERSON
Filed: 1898-05-11
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 10,789. Snodgrass, J. A., and Whitfield, J. W. May 11. Wagons.-Relates to "bump-blocks" for receiving the blow or thrust of logs when loading timber wagons. The " bump-block" 5 is adapted to slide on a guide attached to the bolster 1 and carries a guided spring bolt 18, having preferably a bevelled lower end entering the apertures 23. When the block 5 is pushed forwards, the bolt rises out of an aperture, but the block may be adjusted in either direction by lifting the bolt 18 by the bell crank 13 pivoted on a bolt in the bracket 12. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, plates 28 are bolted to the block 5, and bolts 33 formed from one piece of metal engage the apertures 23 of the plate 27.
Patent GB-189821032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hob Nails.
Inventor: RICHMOND HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 21,032. Richmond, H. Oct.6. Nails, hob. Two or more heads A are formed on one shank C.
Patent GB-189823201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedal Driving-gear for Velocipedes.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 23,201. Leigh, H. H., [Fr÷hlich & Co., P.]. Nov. 4. Driving -mechanism.-The Figure shows the application of the mechanism to a bicycle. The usual cranks a are pivoted at their ends to levers b which carry the pedals c at their front ends and are pivoted by links d at their rear ends to a clip e secured to the saddle post.
Patent GB-189827493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Inserting Metallic Fastenings.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-12-30
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 27,493. Brookes, A. G., [McKay Shoe Machinery Co.]. Dec. 30. Na i I i ng.-Relates to the devices for depressing the worksupports or, horns of nailing machines to enable the work to be fed forward. As shown in Fig. 1, the rod d<6> attached to the horn-depressing lever carries a toothed bar d<5>, and the horn-depressing rod c<8> is jointed to a piece d<2> moving in guides d<3>. This piece d' carries an adjustable block a', to which are hinged links a<3> pivoted to a rack-bar b. This bar b engages the bar d<5> during certain parts of the movements of the piece d<2> under the control of a stop b<2> and a spring-pushed pin c.
Patent GB-189907624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs, Grammophones, and the like.
Inventor: EWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 7624. Edwards, E., [Ludwig, L. H., and Pfefferkorn, E.]. April 11. Phonographic apparatus.-Relates to phonographic, gramophonic, and similar apparatus in which the records are produced on long strips a capable of being wound backwards and forwards between two drums b, c and over an intervening drum d. The records are arranged as a number of parallel traces alternating in direction. Each drum b or c is provided with gearing capable of being connected alternately with a wheel driven by the chain gear o, p. Each gearing also has a clutch by which the non-driven gear is allowed to unwind the strip. The driving-gears are started by means of bell-crank levers k, h, the free ends of which can be operated by hand or by a coin. The arms k carry the chain-wheel, and also have extensions which act to trip one or other of the reproducing-styles 4 according to the direction of the record travel. Each lever h has a tooth u and arm s for releasing or locking the driving-train. Coin action.-Fig. 10 shows two coin shoots g arranged with shutters 5 for ensuring the right mechanism being operated. The shutters are mounted on an oscillating lever 6 with tripping- wedges 7 operated by the coin and spring plunger 8. The styles 4 are set in frames capable of transverse adjustment as regards the record.
Patent GB-189914622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Laying Dust.
Inventor: SONNEBORN JACQUES
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 14,622. Sonneborn, J. July 15. Drawings to Specification. Cleansing-compositions.-A hydrocarbon oil is applied to floors for laying dust. Auy pure odourless oil of a specific gravity ranging from 855 to 896 may be used. A special brush is described for laying on the oil.
Patent GB-189917845-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Apparatus for Two Speed Gears and Free Wheel Appliances for Cycles.
Inventor: LESLIE HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 17,845. Leslie, H. Sept. 4. Driving-mechanism, two-speed. The lower chain-wheel G is connected to the crank axle F by a ratchet H or roller clutch, and carries a spur-wheel E gearing with a pinion D on a countershaft C. The opposite end of the shaft C carries a pinion J, which can be moved longitudinally to bring it into gear with a spurwheel K fixed to the crank axle. As shown, the gear is arranged for low speed, the crank axle driving the chain-wheel through the ratchet &c. When the pinion J is in gear with the spur-wheel K, the chain-wheel is driven at a higher speed through the gear-wheels K, J, D, E, the ratchet &c. over-running. The movement of the pinion J is effected through bell-crank levers, connecting- rods, &c. In a modified arrangement, the gearwheels K, J are arranged between the lateral tubes of the bracket A, and, in place of making the pinion J movable, the wheel K can be locked to the crank axle by a sliding clutch. Friction gearing may be used in place of toothed wheels.
Patent GB-189918310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting, Carving, Profiling, Milling, Routing, and similar Operations.
Inventor: CAMPI LUIGI FILIPPO
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 18,310. Campi, L. F., and Lawrence, P. Sept. 11 Milling. - Relates to a milling-machine for carving, profiling, routing, &c., and has special reference to the machine described in Specification No. 28,358, A.D. 1897. The present machine is of the same general pattern, but is adapted to reproduce a pattern to various scales and to cut spur or ratchet teeth. The work l and pattern n are mounted on a table or slide m, and the tool a is operated by a handle g, all as before described. In this case, however, the tracer o is mounted in a socket on an arm p secured to the handle, the position of the arm on the handle determining the scale of the reproduction. The tool slide c may be inverted as shown in Fig. 7, and placed above the work. The tool may have a slight vertical movement given to it by a lever 2, flexibly connected to a foot-lever 4, and returned by a spring. In Fig. 4, the machine is shown with a horizontal handle, the tool slide c moving vertically in a slide d which moves transversely in guides e on the table z. This form is adapted for cutting teeth in a wheel blank l. The tool spindle may be inclined by means of a slotted plate 6 and bolts 8 as shown in Fig. 7. The tension devices for the driving-belt are similar to those in the prior Specification, but the guide pulleys are vertically adjustable to allow for inclining the tool spindle. The machine may be arranged with the operating-handle at any suitable inclination.
Patent GB-190006741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Car Couplings.
Inventor: BLACKWELL ARNOLD GEORGE
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6741. Blackwell, A. G. April 10. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 1 shows an elevation partly in section, the parts being set for coupling, and Fig. 3 a part plan with the parts coupled. The draw-bar y of each vehicle carries a link x, and a fork g to which is pivoted at a' the hook a, having a tail a<2>. On bringing two vehicles together, the links x strike the hooks a, causing the tail a<2> of each to force back the pivoted bolt b, which is then returned by the spring e, so that the shoulder b' engages the shoulder a<3> of the hook and locks it. Each bolt b is drawn back for releasing the hook a, by the cam c linked to the spring lever d, which can be controlled from either side of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190016773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases or Covers for Multiple Entry Books.
Inventor: COOKE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-09-20
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 16,773. Cooke, R. Sept. 20. Duplicating or sales books.-A case or cover for a manifolding or duplicating book comprises a recessed or box-shaped lower part A, which holds the book, and is provided with a hinged lid B, and a slide D, fitted with clips E, for holding the carbon paper. The case or cover may be made of thin sheet metal. When the book is to be used, the lid B is opened, and the leaves of the book, as many as may be required, are folded over the lid, which serves as a support during the writing of the entries. A groove, channel, or other suitable receptacle J, for a pencil, pen, or the like, may be formed in the case or cover.
Patent GB-190101426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Railway Tracks.
Inventor: BIERAU THEODOR
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 1426. Blerau, T. Jan. 22. Portable railways.-A portable track is made of rails without sleepers, the rails being connected by tie-bars and by plain or angle fishplates, which may project into the ground. The tie-bars pass through holes in the web of the rail, and are secured by a nut on each side or otherwise. At curves, the tie-bars are loosely inserted, and the structure is bent as desired, after which the nuts are tightened.
Patent GB-190108989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Self-acting Mules for Spinning Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8989. Jackson, J. May 1. Mules.-Relates to clutch mechanism for use in connection with the rim shafts of mules in which the spindles are required to be driven at varying speeds or stopped altogether while the rollers and carriage continue in motion. Reference is made to Specification No. 10,159, A.D. 1897. The clutch consists of a boss a fixed upon the sbaf and enclosed in a ring f secured to the face of the pullty e, a number of rollers h being placed in recesses c in the boss between it and the ring f. Several arrangements are described of pulleys and other mechanism, involving the use of the friction clutch above described, for enabling the spindles to be driven at varying speeds. In Fig. 5, when the strap is on the pulley 17, the rim shaft m is driven directly, and the pinion 15 for driving the rollers &c. is driven through the pulley 13 and friction clutch f. When the strap is transferred to the pulley 13, the clutch f is inoperative, and the spindles cease to be driven. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, the clutch f is applied to the pulley 23 on the countershaft. The spindles are driven at theirslow speed by the clutch, the belt 33, and the pulley 31, the belt 29 driving the rollers through the pulleys 25. To drive the spindles at the higher speed, the strap 29 is placed partly on the pulley 24 and partly on the pulley 25, the strap 33, which is on the pulley 31, causing the pulley 23 to overrun the friction clutch f.
Patent GB-190112087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Notation and in Keyboards for Musical Instruments
Inventor: MCGOUN ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 12,087. McGoun, A. June 13. Music notation; organs; pianofortes.-Instead of arranging the keys as at present, black and white keys strictly alternate. The tonic for the time being is indicated visually by a slide with marks upon it. The tonic, dominant, or other desired note can also be made apparent to the touch by small movable plugs shown by circles in Fig. 1. The staff consists of four lines, with leger lines, as in Fig. 4, which shows an octave of the chromatic scale. Open-headed notes indicate white keys, and black-headed notes black keys. The duration of a note is indicated by its shape, and new forms of rest signs are proposed to avoid confusion with note signs. A chromatic tonic-sol-fa notation is also proposed, in which each of the twelve notes of the octave has a different name and sign. The signs of the notes corresponding to black keys are printed in heavy type, and those corresponding to white keys in lighter type.
Patent GB-190119410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seals
Inventor: SPOLJARICS LADISLAUS
Filed: 1901-09-28
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 19,410. Spoljarics, L. Sept. 28. Seals and sealing.-Fig. 1 shows a sectiou of the two parts A, A<1> of a metal seal, which is preferably made of tinned or leaded iron or, like metal which will break on unfolding, but may also be made of lead. The parts A, A<1> may be united by a flexible strip, or may be separate. The knot is enclosed between the parts c, c', the strings passing through holes in the rim a<1>. The seal is secured by dies B, BI, Fig. 6, attached to pliers and surrounded by a sheath l having an opening for the admission of the seal with a recess for the strings.
Patent GB-190200450-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Bottoms of Steam Heated Coppers or Boilers.
Inventor: MEURA PHILIPPE
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 450. Meura, P., and Delannoy, G. July 1, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Boiling-pans.-The bottoms of steam-heated coppers or boilers, such as those used in breweries, are cast in one piece of convex form, as shown in Fig. 1, are made hollow, and are divided internally into sectors by radial partitions D, E. The steam inlet A is central. and the cap B is opposite the inlet to receive the impact of the steam. Outlets C are provided in each main sector D.
Patent GB-190202212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Drip-boards of Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2212. Mercer, T. T., Woolfall, T., and Cherry Tree Machine Co. Jan. 28. Mangling and wringing machines.-The side plates b of the drip-board a carry pins c, d, e adapted to engage recesses in ledges h, i, j on the frame, to hold the board in any one of the three positions indicated by dotted and full lines, to serve as a drip-board x, a mangling board a, and a protection y from the rollers A cam-piece f, when the board is in the position y, keeps the bent levers k pressed inwards and the upper roller raised from the lower one. A sheet of zinc covers the floor of the board, and is bent loosely round the edges, to maintain it in position while allowing it to remain flat should the board contract or expand. In a modification, the pins c are formed on the frame-sides and the bearings on the board; the forms of the ledges h, i are also varied.
Patent GB-190204508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fancy-boxes.
Inventor: HARTNETT ROSE MARY
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 4508. Hartnett, R. M. Feb. 22. Drawings to Specification. Letters are formed on the lids of boxes which are adapted to be connected with one another to form a name or monogram, the lids and boxes also conforming to the shapes of the letters.
Patent GB-190206962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Setting Tabular Matter in Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6962. Lock, W. H., and Martin, T. March 21. Linotype machines.-Relates to means for setting short measures of tabular matter on the Mergenthaler linotype machine described in Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890. Special matrices are employed to separate the various measures of which the line is composed, and are provided with expanding portions, which lock the matrices in position in the head of the first elevator, and enable them to act as abutments during the justification of the adjacent measures. Fig. 1 shows one of the special matrices employed. The usual distributing- teeth are absent, and the sides 3 of the V-notch 2 are hinged at 4, so as to expand under the upward pressure of a spring-pressed pin 7. Fig. 6 shows an assembled line containing two special matrices 1. The matrices are inserted in the line by opening the front of the assembly box, and when this is closed the sections 3 are forced inwards, so that the matrices fall into line with the others. They remain in this position until the line reaches the head 11 of the first elevator 12, Fig. 8. The front and back walls 12<a>, 12<b> are formed with notches 13, 14, into which the sections 3 expand, so as to lock the special matrices in position. The special matrices are of different thickness or are otherwise distinguished, and thenotches 13, 14 correspond with them, so that each matrix takes up its proper position when the line is passed into the channel between the walls 12<a>, 12<b>. After the line has been cast, the first elevator ascends, and the heads of the pins 7 abut against the underside of a V-section guide-rail, the sections 3 then closing together. The entire line can then be moved out of the head 11 by the line-grabber in the usual way, and the special matrices, having no distributing-teeth, find their way back to the sorts box,
Patent GB-190212275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Feeders.
Inventor: NILSON LARS GUSTAF
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 12,275. Nilson, L. G., and Kuh, I. H. May 29. Lubricators.-Relates to a device for feeding oil for lubricating &c. In a reservoir 5 for the oil is mounted a cylinder 6, provided with one or more surfaces adapted to carry the oil. An apron 8, supported by arms 9, partially surrounds each surface, and is spaced a short distance therefrom. A scraper 10 bears against the surface to remove the oil which passes into a funnel 11 and thence through a sight-feed chamber 13 to the part to be lubricated. The scraper is pivoted in the funnel, and is pressed against the surface by means of a spring 14 taking over the pivot pin. The amount of oil discharged is regulated by adjusting the length of the contact between the scraper and the surface. An arm 18 on the scraper carries a tooth 17, which engages with the thread of a screw 16. By rotating the screw, the position of the scraper can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190214747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sanitary Towels or Pads for Absorbing Discharges in Child-bed and other Discharges.
Inventor: BARCLAY JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 14,747. Barclay, J., and Barclay, T. July 2. Catamenial appliances; pads.--Absorbent pads for puerperal, catamenial, and like discharges, of the kind described in Specification No. 21*93, A.D. 1880, are fitted with rings b at each end to facilitate the attachment of suspending - tapes. These rings are formed from short lengths cut from tubes of stockinette material, which are folded as required. The gauze covering of the pad is passed through the ring, as shown in dotted lines on the left of Fig. 1, and folded back, and the gusset formed stitched at the point a<3>.
Patent GB-190224058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reducing Valves for Water and other Fluids.
Inventor: ORMEROD JOHN ANDERTON
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 24,058. Ormerod, J. A. Nov. 4. Reducing - valves.-A multiple reducing - valve specially applicable for automatic fire-extinguishing sprinklers is shown in the Figure. The casing a contains two or more chambers 1, 2, 3, each containing a reducing-valve b and having a fixed cylinder c for the upper and smaller part 4 of the valve, while the lower part 6 fits into a seatingj. The high-pressure pipe i has a branch pipe leading to a chamber 7, which has connecting-pipes l to the cylinders. In operation, the high pressure under the lowest valve raises it against the combined pull of its spring g and the pressure above it. The reduced pressure passes into the lowest chamber, and then raises the second valve, and so on.
Patent GB-190225304-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: PETERS WALTER CLAY
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 25,304. Peters, W. C., and Bellamy, W. Nov. 18. Tyres, pneumatic.-The canvas or like lining of the outer cover of a pneumatic tyre is made puncture-proof by incorporating, during the weaving, a number of circumferential wire threads or stands. Transverse threads may also be woven in at rightangles to the circumferential threads, and, in a modification, the lining is cut so that the threads and wires are inclined to the edges of the tyre.
Patent GB-190227796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gravity Motors.
Inventor: BRASOVEANU ODYSEU J
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 27,796. Brasoveanu, O. J. Dec. 16. Self-driving motors.-A wheel a is formed with recesses to receive balls e descending the tube c. The tube c has an aperture into which the teeth on the wheel a project, and is bent sideways so that the balls, after acting on the wheel, escape laterally down the tube. The wheel a drives a main shaft j through a train of gear wheels. The balls are raised to the top of the machine by an archimedean screw h driven from the main shaft through bevel gearing. To stop the machine, the descent of the balls is prevented by means of a screw or other arrangement r. The balls e are of polished steel, and may have an internal charge of mercury or other device for compensating for temperature &c.