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Patent GB-189710520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match-boxing Machines.
Inventor: LUNDGREN FRANS
Filed: 1897-04-27
Granted: 1897-06-26
Abstract: 10,520. Lundgren, F. April 27. Measured quantities, delivering. -A machine for filling match boxes is shown in side view in Fig. 1, and comprises means for transferring the matches from the dipping-frames into a match magazine, whence the matches are supplied in m e a s u r e d quantities to the boxes. Series of open-ended cells 13, to receive matches from a dipping-frame 10, are placed within a box 3 which is secured to a shaft 2. The frame 10 is placed upon standards 11 mounted upon the table of the machine and standards 12 secured to the box 3 ; by means of cams 7 on a rotating shaft 8 the box and frame are shaken rapidly. The matches are discharged in the usual manner into the cells, and the frame is removed ; the box is then raised until the forked rods 14 rest upon the shaft 8, and the cells are carefully withd r a w n from the box. The matches left in the box 3 now rest upon the removable lower end 6 of the box. When the box is turned into the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1, the matches pass into the magazine, and are free to slide downwards when the end 6 has been withdrawn. The magazine has a door 16 at its lower end, and is provided with two inclined corrugated plates which partially close the bottom of the magazine ; both the door and corrugated plates are provided with means for reciprocating them in their own planes. A ribbed follower is placed above the matches in the magazine. A measured quantity of matches is separated by wedge-shaped plates 32 actuated by the levers 33, link 36, lever 35, and cam 37 ; the quantity of matches cut off by the plates 32 is regulated by the position of a plunger 40, which has been raised towards the magazine. When the plunger 40, with the matches upon it, has been lowered into the position shown in Fig. 1, the matches are pushed on to a plunger 41 by a horizontal plunger 39 working between steel blades 42. The empty match boxes are supplied from a magazine 44, and the outer case of one of these boxes is pushed by a plunger 45 against a stop 47, while the drawer is pushed, with its open end downwards, over the plunger 41 by a horizontal plunger 46. When the box has been brought into this position, the matches are placed in the drawer by the plunger 41, and, after the blades 42 have been withdrawn, the outer case is pushed over the filled drawer by a plunger 45, and the box is discharged from the machine. A movable trap door 43 is provided in the bottom of the channel 38, for the purpose of allowing matches, left behind the plunger 39, to fall from the channel.
Patent GB-189715353-A (GB)
Title: Producing Diazo Salts in a Durable form.
Inventor: PITT SYDNEY
Filed: 1897-06-26
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 15,353. Pitt, S., [Cassella & Co., L.]. June 26. Diazo salts.-Diazo salts, such as the sulphate of paranitrodiazobenzene, are prepared in a stable solid form which gives a clear solution in water, as follows :-Nitrous-acid gas is passed into sulphuric acid and the amido compound is then added ; or, alternatively, the base may be first dissolved in the sulphuric acid. To the clear solution of the diazo compound thus produced there is next added sufficient calcined Glauber's salt to convert the excess of sulphuric acid into sodium bisulphate. The paste soon solidi6es, and the product is then broken up or pulverized. It is unaffected by blows or heat.
Patent GB-189716341-A (GB)
Title: Coin Freed Mechanism for Reversing Seats, Lids, Doors, and the like.
Inventor: BOX ALFRED EBENEZER
Filed: 1897-07-10
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 16,341. Box, A. E., and Farrell, H. H. July 10. Latches. -Relates to coin-freed fastenings for doors. The Figure shows the invention applied to a chair A having a seat f which is brought into use by turning it through nearly two right - angles. At the back there is a coin-receiving box c provided with a vertical entrance shoot a, in the rear wall of which there is a notch g, opposite to an aperture in the front wall. Normally the seat is held by a bevelled latch d which is furnished with a pawl e to catch in the notch g if the seat is pulled. But a coin x resting on a gravity finger h covers the notch so that the pawl can slip upwards and the seat can consequently pass the latch, after which it trips the gravity finger to let the coin drop into the receptacle. To allow the seat to be again engaged by the latch, it is provided with an arm i to keep the pawl above the notch until the nose of the latch is above the ledge f<2>.
Patent GB-189718496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar, and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
Filed: 1897-08-09
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 18,496. Taylor, J. Aug. 9. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders. -The bowl a of the pipe communicates by a passage g with a chamber c, which is connected to the bore of the stem by means of passages e, f, f<1>. The passages e, f may be in the walls of The pipe bowl or holder, or may be external tubes attached to it. The chamber c is closed by a removable cap or receptacle h. A plug f<11> is provided where the passages e, f join.
Patent GB-189719785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Coloring Matters and Intermediate Products.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1897-08-27
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 19,785. Ellis, G. B., [Soc. Chimique des Usines du Rh¶ne anciennement Gilliard, P. Monnet, et Cartier]. Aug. 27. Dyes, artificial.-Phthalides of the constitution are produced by heating phthalaldehydic acid with a molecular proportion of m-amidophenol, or an alkyl derivative thereof, in a neutral solvent of low boiling point, such as ether. After distilling off the ether the phthalide is heated to 100‹ or 120‹ C. with another molecular proportion of m-amidophenol, or of an amine or a phenol, whereby a leuco-rhodamine of the constitution is produced. There bodies are soluble in alkalies or acids, and are oxidized to rhodamines by oxidizing-agents such as chloride of iron, persulphate of potassium, or hydrogen peroxide, or, more slowly, by the air. Examples are given in which phthalides are produced from phthalaldehydic acid and diethyl-, dimethyl-, and monomethyl-m-amidophenol, and leuco compounds are formed by condensing these products with the same or another alkyl-m-amidophenol.
Patent GB-189727765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: SPENCER THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 27,765. Spencer, T. Nov. 25. Drawings to Specification. Transformers.-A single-coil alternating-current transformer is placed in the casing of a lamp having an enclosed arc, to raise the pressure from lowpressure mains to 150 volts at the terminals of the lamp. The coil is a cylindrical ring, the wire passing through four rectangular bundles of iron plates. It is connected adjustably at or near its ends with the terminals of the lamp. A part of it is connected between the mains, and may be of thinner wire than the remainder.
Patent GB-189727825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cement, applicable also as an Anticorrosive Covering or Lining.
Inventor: SELLARS JOHN CARRINGTON
Filed: 1897-11-26
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 27,825. Sellars, J. C. Nov. 26. Cements.-For jointing and repairing or filling cracks in articles to be subjected to heat, a cement consisting of bauxite ground with silicate of soda is employed. Portland cement may be mixed with it.
Patent GB-189800264-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Lighter for Pipes, Cigars, and Cigarettes.
Inventor: WHITTLE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-05
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 264. Whittle, F. W. Jan. 5. Lighters, pipe, cigar, and like.-A case a encloses a primary battery b in circuit with a secondary battery c, platinum wire loop f, and switch d, e, the platinum loop being caused to glow when the switch button is pressed.
Patent GB-189810868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Machinery for Forming Sockets on Tubes or Pipes of Wrought Iron, Steel, or other Metal.
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 10,868. Standard Weldless Tube and Cycle Components Co., [Chillingworth, R.]. May 12. Making pipe and tube joints and coupling.-Relates to the formation of sockets on tubes or pipes of wrought iron, steel, or other metal. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus in sectional elevation. The tube, upon the wall of which a rounded protuberance with an apical hole has been produced as described in Specification No. 8050, A.D. 1895, is enclosed in the casing B. The ball E; of hard steel, supported on the plug D, is forced against the protuberance so as to extend it and form the tubular socket A<1> by means of the plunger F. When a socket larger than half the diameter of the ball E is required, a wedge is forced by the plunger against the ball.
Patent GB-189813228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Propelling and Retarding Mechanism for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,228. Brookes, A. G., [Little, J. A.], June 14. Rope gearing; tension arrangements.-Relates to clutch-actuated mechanism for bicycles &c. The crank axle B is geared with the rear wheel A by an endless band b<1> passing round grooved pulleys b, a and over guide-pulleys c, c'. The guide-pulleys are adjustably mounted on the frame stay B<3>, and aro arranged as shown, so as to cause the band to embrace a considerable portion of the peripheries of the pulleys b, a. The pulley a is connected to the hub by a clutch consisting of a series of spring- controlled pawls, arranged in recesses in the pulley, and locking on the hub during forward driving.
Patent GB-189816019-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Valve.
Inventor: MAGNEIJ FRITZ
Filed: 1898-07-22
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 16,019. Magneij, F., and Plange, E. July 22. Drawings to Specification. Stuffing - boxes.- In a stuffing - box for valve spindles, the packing is kept tight by means of a screw gland.
Patent GB-189817210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Feeders for Openers, Scutchers, Waste and Cop Bottom Breakers, and other Machines for Cotton.
Inventor: HOYLE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 17,210. Hoyle, W. H. Aug. 10. Feeding opener &c.-The material is blown or drawn along a pipe b<4> to a pair of perforated drums b<5>, and fed by them to a pair of calender rollers c and thence between a pair of travelling and swing- ing aprons e, e<1>, which lay the fibre in even folds on to the feed-apron a<1> of a cop-bottom breaking- machine &c. The rollers which carry the aprons e, e' are connected to swinging arms f, which are reciprocated by reason of a projection on a travelling apron g<1> engaging with a slot g<3> in the prolongation of one of the arms. A bladed roller is used for forcing the material on the apron a<1> towards the feed-rollers of the machine. b<3> is an escape pipe for waste, air, dust, &c.
Patent GB-189827459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Chains.
Inventor: MASION ALFRED
Filed: 1898-12-29
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 27,459. Masion, A., and Gobbe, E. Dec. 29. Making chains.-A heated strip of metal is coiled up into a link, in engagement with an already formed link, and the various convolutions are welded together by means of apparatus shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6. A mandrel C, formed with a slot to accommodate the link G, carries a revoluble ring B having a gap provided with a gate D which may be used to secure the inner end of the strip A. The ring is placed between rollers E, F, of which F is fixed in position, while E, together with the mandrel, is free to rise and fall ; the ring and strip may be rotated by contact with the rollers, or the ring may be independently actuated and run at a lower speed than the rollers. The machine shown produces links of rectangular section which require to be stamped or pressed to the required oval or circular section ; but the parts may be adapted to produce such .sections in the first instance, and strips of variable section may be employed. Instead of the rollers E, F, a cam-shaped pressure roller, adapted to make one complete rotation for the coiling of a link, or a corresponding reciprocating pressure-bar, may be used. Fig. 13 shows a modification, in which the welding is effected by hammering, or stamping. The mandrel C is mounted in the anvil block R. The ring B is toothed, and engages with a wheel on each side of it. T is a stamp with suitable gaps. Figs. 15, 17 show apparatus in which a link is made from wire by coiling on a die made in two parts I, K, formed with circular flanges which engage the wheels M, P, P<1> by which the die is kept together and driven ; the upper wheel M is removable. With this apparatus the heating is effected after the coiling is completed, and is limited to the outer layer, which alone is welded together. The wires may, however, be united by brazing or dipping.
Patent GB-189901666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing Motors.
Inventor: WHITE LEWIS BOYD
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1666. White, L. B. Jan. 24. Vapour engines.-Relates especially to motors operated by means of liquefied carbonic-acid gas. The liquefied gas is heated in a generator B by a flame at C, and the gas generated does work in the engine A. Thence the exhaust passes under considerable pressure into a telescopic chamber J, and escapes past the knife edges at the joints between the telescoping sections into the casing H. The reduction in pressure results in the solidification of the gas in the form of snow owing to the low temperature produced during its expansion. The snow melts in the bottom of the casing H, and the liquid is returned to the generator by the pump E.
Patent GB-189907107-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Purification of Brine.
Inventor: VIS GERHARD NICOLAAS
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 7107. Vis, G. N. April 4. Salt, common.-Brine is purified from dissolved gypsum by treatment with an easily-soluble sulphate, preferably sodium sulphate. The treated brine is heated and stirred, and then separated from the precipitated gypsum, which is of a fine quality suitable for industrial use. The small residue of calcium sulphate still remaining in the brine is removed by any usual process, preferably by treatment with sodium carbonate.
Patent GB-189907994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 7994. Heys, W. G., [Depierre, X.]. April 17. Loom shuttles.-Behind the butt end e of the tongue a hole h is formed in the body of the shuttle to receive a spiral spring a and plug b. The tongue is mounted on a pivot pin c, which has a screwed head to enable it to be screwed into the shuttle. A small stop-screw d lessens the shock in closing the tongue and regulates its horizontal position.
Patent GB-189908328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Moulding or Shaping of Dough into Loaves of Bread, Pastry, or the like.
Inventor: CALLOW JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-04-20
Abstract: 8328. Callow, J. April 20. Moulding dough.- The dough is rolled between rollers a and fed down a table b. A row of cutters c, mounted on a rocking shaft d, cut out pieces of dough of the required size, and transfer them either on to travelling bands for r proving and aerating directly, or to a row of moulding- bowls h carried by a travelling band k. The lumps of dough are carried forwards until they come beneath moulding- boards x, which are hung from frames w, w<1>. The frames reciprocate to cause the boards to approach, being operated by cranked arms 6, and also have a vertical movement, being lifted by the cross-bar y and rods 10, so as to shape the dough. Rams 15 carried by frames 16 press down the dough when the boards rise. When the dough moves forwards again, the bowls may be given a rotary movement by means of star-wheels and pins u so as to expose another side to the next set of moulding-boards x. This continues until the dough reaches the special moulds 22. These consist of boxes which surround the dough, and are capable of expanding or contracting on all sides simultaneously, and at the same time of rising vertically. The moulds are formed with grooved sliding pieces interlocking and controlled by pins working in inclined slots. Rams 38 operate in connection. After leaving these moulds the loaves are pressed by a plunger 39, and then discharged on to a travelling belt 40. To ensure that the lump of dough falls exactly in the right position of the conveyer, a box is lowered on to it at the moment the dough falls, and is raised again afterwards. In order to allow the bowls &c. to pass without scraping the dough, the conveyer is lowered by a cam mechanism as soon as the dough is delivered upon it. The bowls are dusted with flour by means of a brush 57 before re-use. The moulding-boards x may be hinged to the bracket w<2>, and be arranged to tilt during the working of the dough. When the dough is fed on to travelling bands for proving and aerating, several bands are arranged one above another, and the dough falls rom one to the next and so on.
Patent GB-189908466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: BLESSINGER HERMANN
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 8466. Blessinger, H. April 22. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to the promotion of the water-circulation and to the conveyance of the steam to the steam drum. Baffle-plates G, G', and B. are arranged in the water chamber C, to intercept the steam. The plate B has apertures D formed in it, and the steam from the tubes A passes to the drum E by the pipes F, F<1>. The intercepted steam from the upper tubes passes to the drum by the pipes J, J<1>.
Patent GB-189910463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Trousers or the like Garments.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 10,463. Moore, G. May 18. Presses; stretchers, garment; trouser presses; trouser stretchers.-Relates to presses for pressing and stretching trousers and other garments. The press consists of two boards 7, 8 connected together along one edge by a hinge consisting of pins 9 which pass through elongated slots in plates 10, 11 and have springs 13 interposed between the fly nuts 12 and the plates. The boards are also clamped together by screws 16. One or more intervening boards 19 may be used, so that several garments may be simultaneously pressed. A hinged strut 20 serves to support the press in easel fashion. In order to stretch the trousers, their lower ends are first placed at the hinged end of the press, and the other end is pulled and stretched over the upper end of the board.
Patent GB-189911149-A (GB)
Title: Nut Lock.
Inventor: BOGARD WILLIAM CLIFTON
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 11,149. Bogard, W. C. Oct. 29, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Locking nuts.-The nut 3 is locked by a cap 5 w h i c h fits over the angular end 2 of the bolt and carries a spring catch 8 for engaging with a notch 4 in the side of the nut. The catch may be disengaged by a key inserted through an opening in the cap.
Patent GB-189912665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Unbaling and Blending Raw Cotton.
Inventor: ECROYD SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 12,665. Ecroyd, S. June 17. Mixing fibres ; openers.-Relates to apparatus for unbaling and blending cotton which has been packed in the form of a helical coil. Several arrangements of apparatus are described. Fig. 1 shows the bales supported upon a pair of inclined rollers b, whereby they are rotated, and, sliding automatically towards a pair of drawing-off rollers d, the bale a is unwound and the fibre delivered on to an apron &c. If desired, conical drawing-off rollers may be used. The bales may be held stationary while the plate e carrying the drawing-off rollers is caused to revolve. The bales may be arranged vertically, and arrangements may be provided whereby the cotton is properly supported between the end of the bale and the drawing- rollers. In Fig. 13, the bale a is rotated about a vertical axis, and is raised by a spring as the bale unwinds and its weight decreases. Inclined aprons or a large roller may be interposed between the end of the bale and the drawing-off rollers. A number of unwinding-devices may be arranged above or along each side of a travelling apron, on which the fibres are laid as they are unwound and transferred by it to a suitable opener or beater or to a mixing-room &c.
Patent GB-189918075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means of Attachment of Tags or Tickets to Goods.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 18,075. Brookes, A. G., [A. Kimball Co.]. Sept. 7. Label and ticket fastenings. - T h e two prongs 2, 3 of the pin, which is attached to the part a of the tag or ticket, are thrust through the goods and through holes or a slot 5 in the upper part of the ticket, and then bent down. The tongue c is then bent over and enters the slot 6 to protect the points. Other forms of the pin may be used.
Patent GB-189918575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Coal Mining.
Inventor: CUNLIFFE SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,575. Masham, S. Cunliffe, Baron. Sept. 14. Undercutting &c.- After the coal has been undercut, as at a, holes are driven as at b to facilitate its breaking down. The holes may be put in by multiple drills or other machines, and may also be made into the face as well as at the back. Plates may be placed so that the coal, as it breaks away, will slide, or can be tipped into the corves.
Patent GB-189921661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cut-outs and Switches for High Potential Electric Circuits.
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 21,661. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. Oct. 30. Cut-outs; switches.-The object is to minimize arcing in high-potential circuit-breakers. The terminals are enclosed in insulating airtight tubes, and on the formation of the arc the expansion of the contained air blows out the moving terminals with great rapidity. Figs. 1 and 2 show the application to magnetic cut-outs. The terminals C<1> carry spring contacts C<3> adapted to be bridged by the rods D' and cross-piece D', the rods sliding in insulating-tubes C. The cross-piece D' is in the form of a piston, and a dash-pot M checks the violence of its movement. The cross-piece D<2> and its contact-rods are held up against the action of a spring N by a pawl L<1> engaging with trip mechanism L, which is operated by the core I<1> of the series coil I. In hand-switches the trip mechanism is operated by a suitable handle. Or it may be controlled by thermal appliances.