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Patent GB-189804276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BETTNEY JAMES
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 4276. Bettney, J. Feb. 21. Circular knitting - machines.-Relates to the machine described in Specification No. 17,622, A.D. 1889. The thread carriers 19, 20, 21 are pivoted at 22, and their long ends are depressed to bring them into action by means of studs 24 on a pattern chain 9. The pattern chain is racked by the cam 47, bowl 16, spring lever 12, pawl 11, and ratchet-wheel 10, and is kept tight by a heavy roller or by springs. In Fig. 2a, the carrier 21 is in action, and is held in that position against the action of a spring by a spring catch plate 29 engaging the notch 30. A stud 24 first raises any particular carrier, and then, after a short interval in which the old and new yarns are both knitted, acts on the projection 28 of the catch plate and so disengages the catch plate from the old carrier, which goes out of action ; after passing over the projection 28 the stud still supports the new carrier for a short time ; the catch plate then drops into position to catch the new carrier when the stud has completely passed. The old yarn is severed by shears 31, 32 operated by a lever 36. A stud on the pattern chain, acting through a lever 42 and connecting-rod 41, moves the lever 39 to the position shown in dotted lines, which brings the end 40 into the track of the cam 46, which rocks the lever 39 on the axle 38 and so rocks the lever 36 and operates the shear blade 31.
Patent GB-189804792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Machinery for Making Nuts and the like.
Inventor: BERRY FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 4792. Berry, F., Berry, C., Henwood, T., and Newcombe, S. H. Feb. 26. Making nuts; lathes. -In nut - making or like machines, such as are described in Specification No. 8796, A.D. 1895, pairs of cutters H, J, K are mounted as shown in Fig. 3, to mill all the faces of the nuts simultaneously on a bar fed between them. The bar is then chucked in a hollow mandrel headstock P', Fig. 5, on a bed with a sliderest T<2>. The saddle carries a cam shaft X<1>, driven through a worm-wheel X. Cams are provided for operating a slide T' carrying a drill T for drilling the nut, and for operating a cross-slide V<1> carrying a tool V for cutting off the nut and facing and chamfering the front face of the next. After the tool V has been withdrawn a lock-nut Z is disengaged from a side-screw Z' and the saddle moved forward again and locked. The lock-nut is carried by one arm of a lever Y operated by a cam surface on the wheel X. A tapping-machine for finishing the nut may be fixed on the lathe bed.
Patent GB-189806129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Distribution of the Fluid in Steam and other Engines and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BEADLE CHARLES HYDE
Filed: 1898-03-12
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 6129. Beadle, C. H. March 12. Valves and valve gear.- Relates to valves and valve gear for the distribution of the fluid in steam and other engines, the main feature consisting in the construction and arrangement of rotary valves which are balanced under the fluid pressure. The distributing-gear is appli cable with great advantage to engines of the class wherein the axis of the main shaft is parallel with the axes of the cylinders, and rotary motion is imparted to the main shaft by means of studs or rollers acting on cam projections or grooves around the shaft. Fig. 1 shows the balanced valves fitted to an engine of the abovementioned class in longitudinal section, and Fig. 3 shows the same in plan. Fig. 15 shows a suitable form of differential cut-off and reversiug gear for use with the balanced valves consisting of bevel gearing m, n, p, q, r worked by a worm-wheel s<1>. In the arrangements shown in Fig. 1, cut-off and reversing is provided for by the lever k acting on the pin l secured to the valve spindle b<1> by the slot l<1>. The rotary valves g are mounted on the spindle b<1> in such a way as to allow axial movement of the spindle. The valves may be constructed with hollow stems g<1> of such length that their flanged ends g<2> press firmly together, and so keep the valves a certain distance apart though unconnected. The rotation of the valves is brought about by the rollers d<3> bearing against the projection e<1> around the drum e on the shaft b. The steam or working fluid enters the space c<3> of the valve-chest c through the inlet c<2>, and pressing equally on the valves g maintains them in equilibrium. Suitable steam and exhaust passages are provided, and may be so arranged as to give any predetermined amount of cushioning or expansion. Various forms of valves and ports adaptable to high-pressure, compound, or multiple-expansion engines are shown. For engines with cranks at any angle the balanced rotary valves are mounted on a separate rotary valve spindle driven from the shaft by suitable gearing.
Patent GB-189808474-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Engine.
Inventor: ARNAUD FRANCOIS
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 8474. Arnaud, F. April 9. Revolving-cylinder type. -Relates to a rotary engine in which one or more cylinders C, C<1>, C<11>, C<111>, arranged as shown, revolve round a shaft. In applying the invention to an explosion engine, during the suction stroke two rollers g engage a cam surface U and a roller G engages the cam surface D<1> on a fixed cam K. The rollers are suspended from the piston P by projections engaging guides X. During compression, ignition and expansion, and exhaust, the roller G engages the cam surfaces D<3>, D, and D<2> respectively. These cam surfaces are involutes of circles. The ignition chamber T is held against a fixed valve F having ports H, H communicating, one with the fluid-supply pipe a and the other with the exhaust. Ignition may be effected electrically, the circuit being completed when the metallic part S, of the igniting-candle, makes contact with a flexible metallic plate R carried by an insulating-disc Q. A series of cylinders arranged in parallel planes may be used. The invention is also applicable to steam, compressed-air, and like engines.
Patent GB-189814071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tempo Indicators and Governors for Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 14,071. Lake, W. R., [Aeolian Co.]. June 25. Automatic instruments. - Relates to a device for indicating and governing the speed of the tune-sheet which operates the instrument. A lever, which is moved over an indicating- scale, operates a throttle valve, the movement of which governs the driving- motor. The seat of the valve is T-shaped, as shown in Fig. 3, so that at first, while opening, the speed rises gradually. Full speed is, however, attained at once as soon as the head of the T becomes uncovered.
Patent GB-189823535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Razors during Stropping.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,535. Haddan, R., [Zinn, M.]. Nov. 8. Strops.-Relates to means for holding a razor blade such as is used in safety razors, during the operation of stropping. A frame 1 carrying a pivoted blade holder 5 is placed on the strop 12, which passes under sleeves on cross-bars 14 and over a rocking bed 3. An annular toothed sector 7 is fixed to the bed 3, and as the latter is pulled over by the action of the strop, it turns the razor blade 6 into the correct position according to the direction of motion. When the frame is stationary, the bed 3 and razor holder are restored to a vertical position by a spring 15. A telescopic handle 2 is fitted to the frame.
Patent GB-189824924-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or Addition to Boot and other Laces.
Inventor: LUDLOW ERNEST HORATIO
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,924. Ludlow, E. H., and Whittall, A. Nov. 25. Laces.-Relates to such boot and other laces as are ordinarily used with a knot at one end, the knot being replaced by a permanent head. The end of the lace c is passed through a slit b in the centre of a disc a, and is secured by closing the slit. In Fig. 1, the disc a is shown with ears a<2> which are closed down as shown in Fig. 3. In Fig. 8, the disc a is shown covered by a second disc, the edges of which are turned down over it. To enable the end of the lace to be readily inserted, the metal at one side of the slit b is depressed, and that on the other side raised, as shown in Fig. 1, or a tongue d is cut and bent down from the disc as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189901652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 1652. Lake, H. H., [Zaruba & Co., T.]. Jan. 24. Lubricators.- The worm d, actuated by suitable means, engages two worm-wheels c<1>, c<2> having different numbers of teeth, 40 on the one and 41 on the other for instance. The wheel c<1> engages a thread on the piston-rod b<1>, while the wheel c' is connected with it by a tongue and groove. The result of this arrangement is that the piston b revolves and slowly descends to force out the lubricant. To return the piston for re-charging, the worm is disconnected and the piston-rod turned back by a key placed on the squared end b<2>, the piston-rod being pressed back into engagement with the wheel c<1> by its buoyancy, or by springs g. Stirring-appliances are attached to the piston consisting of arms e<1> on a central tube e or of a number of tubes passing through the body of the piston. Graphite or other lubricant may be placed in the tubes, and so mixed with the oil.
Patent GB-189903342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Waste Pipes, Overflow Pipes, and the like.
Inventor: SMITH JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 3342. Smith, J. Feb. 15. Waste pipes. - A metal ferrule or barrel 2, provided with a lid 6 which is normally closed, is fixed on the end of a sink or lavatory waste pipe, overflow pipe, or the like, as shown in Fig. 3, in order to prevent the outer end from damage and to exclude wind and foul gases.
Patent GB-189906111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Unstoppering, Filling, and Re-stoppering Screw Stoppered Bottles.
Inventor: CHAVASSE EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 6111. Chavasse, E. S. March 21. Bottling; stoppering.-Relates to machinery for unstoppering, filling, and re - stoppering screwstoppered bottles. Fig. 1 shows the machine as employed for bottling aÙrated liquids. The bottle A is placed on the spring-controlled bottle-rest g<2>, and is raised to the filling-nozzle M by the lever i<1> on the rock-shaft I, which is operated by a cam on the revolving cam-plate D engaging the arm i<2>. The packing-washer l of the filling-nozzle is of the type described in Specification No. 5144, A.D. 1895, and forms a tight joint with the bottle neck under the action of the compressor k<4>, K, which is operated through the lever k<1> and push-rod j<3> by the cam j<4> on the plate D. The push-rod j<3> also operates the lever J, which causes the slide j<1> to engage the spindle g<1> of the bottle-rest, to lock the bottle in its raised position. The filling and stoppering mechanisms are operated by cams on the revolving cam-plate E, the plates D, E being rotated by the pinion F on the driving-shaft f<1>. The spindle of the stoppering-chuck N is made in two parts P<2>, P<1>, which are connected together by a spring P<3> to prevent wear of the chuck. The part P<1> is rotated through the gearing p<1>, p', and the necessary vertical motion for withdrawing and inserting the stopper is imparted to it by the screwed boss b<1>, through which it works. The pinion p<2> has its teeth arranged spirally to suit the vertical movement of the pinion p', and is oscillated to the required extent by the pinion p' on the same shaft engaging suitably-arranged teeth on the plate E. In the position of rest, the pinion p<2> is locked by the spring-controlled pin Q, which is retracted to release the pinion by the cams q<2>. When the bottle is stoppered, the rod r' is forced downwards, to release the stopper from the chuck, by a slide carried by the pinion p<2> and operated by the arm q<5> of the locking-pin Q. The liquidsupply and snift valves are operated by a series of cams on the plate E. The lift of the valves can be regulated by means of adjustable wedges, such as are described in Specification No. 19,838, A.D. 1893. The piston s<1> of the syrup pump S is operated through the rod s<3> by the cam s<3>. The rod x carried by the bottle-rest is adapted to close the liquid-supply passage m<1>, to prevent waste of liquid &c. if a bottle is omitted from the machine. For bottling beer, stout, &c., the syrup pump and its connections are omitted, and the snift outlet is connected to a vacuum chamber.
Patent GB-189907653-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reversing or Change-valve for Use in Water-gas Generators.
Inventor: EISSLER MORIZ
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 7653. Eissler, M., and Strache, H. April 11. Valves.-The valve for changing the connections of the blast and gas delivery pipes c, b of a watergas generator with the furnace pipe a, is formed by surrounding the tops of the tubes a, b, c with ring cups t', t' which contain mercury. An inverted U pipe k is mounted so that it can be raised and lowered as well as swung round for connecting the pipe a with either of the pipes b or c. The valve seals are kept cool by water g in a surrounding tank. In the act of changing the connection from the gas delivery pipe b any gas in the tube k is fired by a jet z.
Patent GB-189910393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electro-mechanical Impulse-devices applicable to Clocks and for other Purposes.
Inventor: CAMPICHE HENRI
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,393. Campiche, H. May 17. Electric clocks.-In Figs. 1 and 2, B is an electromagnet or pair of magnets, the armature G of which is carried by a lever E pivoted at D ; at D is also pivoted a lever F, to the free end of which is pivoted at i a lever I carrying the arm J for operating a pendulum. A spring H is fixed at one end to the lever F, its free end engaging with a projection E<1> on the lever E. When the magnet B is energized, the armature G is attracted, and with it the lever E. The lever F then moves under the action of the spring H without shock. The free end of the lever I strikes a stop K, and the arm J has an increased angular movement. The parts are restored by springs or weights when the current ceases.
Patent GB-189910983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Gas for Motive, Heating, and Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: STEWART-WALLACE JOHN STEWART
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 10,983. Stewart-Wallace, J. S., Cowell, W. B., Paisley, J. R., and Kenp-Welch, J. S. May 25. Carburetting ; fixing illuminating-constituents.-Gas for various purposes, and especially for gas engines and motor road vehicles, is made by cracking hydrocarbons in a retort with an admixture of air. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement of the apparatus. Hydrocarbon, such as petroleum oil, is fed from a reservoir B, t mk C, and valve E to a retort A heated to a bright red ; air is also drawn in through the pipe H and valve F. A pump P produces the flow of gas. The gas passes through a condenser J having traps K, and through hydraulic seals L to the holder M. A subsidiary or distributing holder N is used. The valves E, F are closed by the rods S, t and weight W when the gas holder is nearly full, excess of gas being allowed to escape by the pipe T and a weighted valve. A connecting-pipe X, having a controlling-valve X<1>, crosses the system. The Provision Specification refers to means for preventing an excess of hydrocarbon from reaching the retort and returning such excess to the storage reservoir.
Patent GB-189921558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Igniting Illuminating Gas at Burners.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,558. Boult, A. J., [Skaruppe, G.]. Oct. 28. Lighting gas. - A torch comprises a catalytic igniter d' provided with the usual platinum wires or threads d<2>, which is mounted in a sieve or grid d loosely held between t h e fixed part band the detachable part c of the globular gascollecting chamber. This chamber is carried upon a telescopic or other rod a, a', which may be fitted with a key g<1> for actuating the gas cock.
Patent GB-189923593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Blue-green Dyestuffs of the Triphenylmethane Series.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 23,593. Urquhart, R. J., [Chemische Fabriken vorm. Weiler-ter-Meer]. Nov. 27. Dyes, artificial.-Blue-green dyes of the triphenylmethane series, which contain chlorine in ortho position to the methane carbon and dye wool and silk fast clear shades, are produced as follows :- (1) o-Chlorobenzaldehyde, or o-chlorobenzal chloride, or their substitution products, are heated at the reflux condenser with secondary or tertiary amines, such as ethylbenzyl- or methylbenzylaniline and water, and the leuco compound produced is sulphonated, precipitated, dissolved in soda, and oxidized by means of peroxide of lead and sulphuric acid. (2) Instead of sulphonating the leuco compounds, sulphonic acids of secondary or tertiary amines, such as methylbenzyl- and ethylbenzyl-aniline sulphonic acids may be employed ; and o-chloro-m-nitro-benzaldehyde may be used instead of o-chlorobenzaldehyde or ochlorobenzal chloride.
Patent GB-189924283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Baskets.
Inventor: STAINSBY HENRY
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-12-06
Abstract: 24,283. Stainsby, H., Postle, W. J., Whyley, W. G., and furse, J. S. Dec. 6. Baskets. -Relates to baskets which are specially applicable for dipping m e t a l articles in acids and other liquids. The basket is made exclusively of round or whole cane, having the hard and glossy bark left thereon. The runners A, which form the border B, pass down the sides and across the bottom of the basket, where the are bound together, the runners being bent gradually between the sides and bottom as shown. The bottom and the bent portions of the sides, indicated by dotted lines, are protected by supplementary canework. The basket may be fitted either with side handles or a cross handle as shown.
Patent GB-190002041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Drilling Machines.
Inventor: ROSS JAMES MACEWAN
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 2041. Ross, J. M. Feb. 1. Oscillating cylinder engines. - In a portable drilling - machine the spindle E is driven by reducing-gear from the crank shaft H<1> of a threecylinder motor. The cylinders F are formed in cylindrical plugs, mounted in sockets A' in a casing A, by boring them transversely to receive pistons G. The pistons are connected to the crank H, the cylinders oscillating in their sockets. Air or other fluid pressure is supplied to the central space A<5> of the casing, and passes thence through passages A<6> to the cylinders. Exhaust takes place through passages A<7>, A<3> in the casing. Admission and exhaust are regulated by the outer ends of the cylinders. The reducing-gear may be of the form described in Specification No. 13,706, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Clas8 Mechanism &c.], having an eccentric block I, which operates the differential wheels, keyed on the crank shaft, while a toothed ring J is fixed in the casing, and the wheel K is fixed on the drill spindle. A feed-screw L is provided at the opposite end of the shaft.
Patent GB-190002969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Sweepers.
Inventor: DODD ALVIN HARVEY
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2969. Dodd, A. H. Feb. 14. Carpet-sweepers.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, Fig. 2 an end view, and Fig. 4 a section through the brush core and driving-mechanism. The brush core 4 is made in two parts united by the rod 17, and the ends rotate in ball bearings secured to arms mounted on bosses on the casing 1, the ring 15 covering the central division. The rod 17 carries a bevel-wheel 24 driven by the bevel-wheel 23 on the shaft 21, which carries a bevel-wheel 32 gearing with the bevel-wheel 34 mounted loosely on the shaft 29 of the rollers 31. Discs fixed on the shaft 29 carry a series of pivoted pawls which engage notches in the bevel-wheels 34, the pawls on one disc being in engagement when the shaft 29 is rotating in one direction, and those on the other disc engaging when the rotation is reversed, so that, whichever way the rollers 31 are moved, the brush always rotates in the same direction. The spring 51, secured to the partition 46, depresses the inner ends of the arms supporting the bearings of the brush, and tends to keep the latter away from the floor except when pressure is applied to the handle 54. The free end of the dust pan 48 is held up by the spring 57. A dust shield 59 covers the brush.
Patent GB-190003157-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Pulleys.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 3157. Boult, A. J., [Theyskens, A.]. Feb. 16. Pulleys.-The boss of a split pulley is built up of several pieces of wood arranged with the fibres crossing ; the rim is made in a single thickness, or of several thicknesses with the fibres crossing ; the spokes are round rods secured in the boss and uniformly distributed along the rim. The halves of the boss are secured by means of half hoops h, having screwed ends united by coupling nuts i; the hoops lie in recesses cut in the bofs. The spokes may be secured to the rim by means of bars n, fixed by bolts or by wooden screws and glue the ends of the spokes are wedged in the bars.
Patent GB-190003818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chainless Bicycles and other Cycles.
Inventor: HANSEN CARL FREDERIK VALDEMAR
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 3818. Hansen, C. F. V. Feb. 27. Driving -mechanism for bicycles &c. Stirrup pedals L are mounted on a transverse rocking lever, which is slotted at K<2> to receive the end of a rod M, jointed at M' to a rod G, pivoted on an extension F of the rear fork E. The rod G is connected by a link to a crank - pin on a pinion C mounted on the stay B and gearing with a pinion D on the driving-wheel hub. The pin of the joint M' is vertical, thus allowing lateral movement of the rod M in the slot K<2>, but ensuring the rods M and G moving vertically together. In a modification, the rocking lever is dispensed with, the stirrup pedals being carried by a cord running on guide-pulleys mounted on a transverse bracket, one pedal in this case being connected to the end of the rod G which is extended forwards.
Patent GB-190004315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-motors.
Inventor: SIMS DAVID PARKS
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4315. Sims, D. P. March 6. Impact - wheels. - S- shaped buckets X, shown in detail in Fig. 5, are arranged on a wheel mounted in a casing so that one or other of the nozzles Y can be used to drive the wheel in either direction. The water supply pipes N' for the nozzles are controlled by valves D, D<1> operated from a foot treadle J pivoted on a lug L<1> of a base L and provided at its forward end with a lug l, in an aperture l<1> of which works a pin K<2> on a wheel K mounted on a shaft K<1> carried by a standard K<3>. The wheel K can thus be rocked, and with it a grooved wheel G connected to it by a band H and secured to a shaft B, which bears in a bracket A<1> fixed to the inner wall of a water chamber 0 on the casing and also in the removable face .E of this chamber. A cam B<1> on this shaft B works in apertures in the flat ends of the valves D, D', which slide on a shelf A<2>. The heads D<2> of the valves are adapted to fit against the ends of thimbles O<2> held in the outlet passages O<1> to the pipes N' by nuts O<3> and flanged rubber gaskets O<4>.