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Patent GB-189824659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moulding Cups and like Articles of Clay or other Plastic Material.
Inventor: BRIGGS HERBERT
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 24,659. Briggs, H. Nov. 22. Moulding pottery.-Clay is placed in moulds M carried by a table H, which is mounted on a spindle G, and is rotated intermittently by a cam stud d<2> acting through levers, a rocking shaft F, and a spring pawl g<2> engaging with a ratchet disc g<1> on the spindle. The moulds are rotated by cups b on spindles B driven by toothed wheels b<2>, C and an endless band working over a pulley c<1>. The spindles B are raised to bring the cups against the moulds by a cam on a shaft d, a cranked rocking shaft E, and a sliding cross-bar e'. The pinions b<2> are provided with keys which slide in grooves in the spindles. Profile blades or formers l<5>, for shaping the insides of the cups or articles, are mounted eccentrically on spindles L, which are oscillated by the cross-bar e<2> and levers to bring the blades into action. The rims of the articles are trimmed by bent wires attached to levers K, which are oscillated by levers and a cam k on the vertical cam shaft d. The table is held in position during the moulding or shaping operation by a conical pin h<1>, which is pressed into a hole in the table by a cam, and is retracted by a spring h<5>, when released. The moulds and formers may be arranged in pairs, or singly, or in groups of more than two.
Patent GB-189826742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes or other Cycles and in Velodromes or Tracks to be used therewith.
Inventor: SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 26,742. Shakespeare, W. Dec. 19. Propelling by foot power. Relates to bicycles adapted to run on circular, oval, &c. tracks. The bicycle frame, which is of the form shown, is jointed at K, K, the steering-stem being rigidly fixed in the head K'. Cross-shafts fixed to the extensions 0 of the front fork and the frame tube H carry horizontal rollers N, R, which bear on the sides of the rails A. An arm S fixed to the bottom bracket carries a cross-shaft fitted with vertical rollers U, which engage under the top flanges of the rails. The rails are of the section shown, and are fixed to sleepers B secured to horizontal foundations E. The main wheels of the bicycle run on wooden tracks. The rails are made in sections, and are provided with hinge portions to permit the introduction of the bicycle &c.
Patent GB-189902713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Exhibiting Advertisements and the like.
Inventor: STAFFORD CHARLES SUTHERLAND
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 2713. Stafford, C. S. Feb. 7. Advertising.-Advertisements on bands A are exhibited intermittently through apertures at one or opposite sides of a casing, the bands being wound on and off drums c, c<1>. To make allowance for the increasing and diminishing diameters of the drums as the bands are wound on and unwound from them, bands A', over which the driving-bands D pass, are wound on extensions c<2>, c<3> of the drums, thus causing the extensions to synchronize in varying diameters with the drums. The driving-bands D pass over driving-rollers E or E<1>, which are geared together. The driving-roller E is actuated from a shaft which is operated by a clockwork motor through broken wheel gearing to give intervals of rest. The shaft or a sleeve on the shaft carrying bevel-wheels is slid at certain intervals by means of a cam to reverse the movement of the advertisement bands. When spring motors are used, two springs may be employed, one of which is so controlled as to operate only when required. A bell may be rung each time an advertisement is changed.
Patent GB-189904410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Tubes, Nuts, Hollow Shafts, Columns, Piles and the like.
Inventor: VANSTONE SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4410. Vanstone, S., and McGuinness, B. Feb. 28 Metal tubes.-Relates to the manufacture of metallic tubes, nuts, hollow shafts, columns, piles, and the like. Two or more pieces of steel or iron are fitted together longitudinally, and then welded to form hollow shafts or tubes capable of use for axles, or for tubular stock which can be cut into lengths to form nuts. In the tube, hollow shaft, or pile shown in section in Fig. 1, the opposite sections A A and B B are of similar form, the edges c abutting on the shoulders c<1>, and the sections are riveted, and afterwards subjected to a welding heat and passed through grooved rolls with a suitable mandrel in the bore d. The structure has external and internal longitudinal ribs. A hexagonal form is shown in Fig. 3, suitable for sawing into lengths for hexagonal nuts. Fig. 5 shows in section a hollow shaft, the rivets in the recesses i holding the sections together. The ribs may be spiral in form.
Patent GB-189907377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Attachment of Rim Brake and Foot Rests of Velocipedes.
Inventor: RADFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 7377. Radford, W. April 8. Brakes; footrests.- The clip part of the footrest, which encircles the fork blade as shown in plan in Fig. 2, is constructed to carry the pivot B of a rim brake, thus dispensing wit h a second clip. The pivot B carries the lever C, on the rear end of which the brake shoe D is mounted.
Patent GB-189918349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wire-drawing Apparatus.
Inventor: ARLISS RICHARD
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 18,349. Arliss, R. Sept. 11. Drawing; shearing.-A machine for drawing wire of varying or uniform diameter and cutting it into lengths, such as double-butted cycle spokes, has a bed B on which is a frame C, with a guide D for a reciprocating block M to which the grippers N are pivoted. The grippers are linked to a connecting-rod P, pivoted to a slotted link 0 by which a slow drawing stroke and a quick return is given to the grippers. The link is oscillated from a shaft R through spur gear and a variable-throw crank disc S. The length of the rod P is adjustable to adjust the position of the stroke. The dies H are mounted in a plate G on the end of the frame C, and can be closed by pushing up a rod L. A bracket or table K supports the wire passing through the dies. A slide T', Fig. 8, with a dependent arm T, slides in the guide D, and carries a cutter blade T<4>, which can be pushed up at the desired time to sever the wire passing through a perforated disc T<2>. Near the end of the return stroke the block M engages a rod (not shown) attached to the slide T', and moves it back until the blade is over a lever V<2>, which pushes it up and severs the wire, leaving a piece projecting from the dies for the grippers to seize. As the drawing-stroke commences, a lever L<3>, with adjustable screw L<7>, pushes up the plate L, and holds the dies in a position to reduce the wire until the last portion of the stroke, when they are released to allow the wire to pass through full size. The levers V<2>, L<3> are operated by cams on the disc S. The severance takes place at the middle of the enlarged part to form butt ends for two spokes. The cutter blade &c. may be dispensed with, the spokes being drawn in one continuous length and cut up by hand. The link 0 may be used to operate a second device on the opposite side to that upon which the grippers are arranged, to draw two lengths simultaneously.
Patent GB-189921452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sterilizing Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: GATHMANN LOUIS
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,452. Gathmann, L. Oct. 27. Liquids, sterilizing.-Water or other liquid is sterilized in the supply pipes by electricity. An insulated electrolyte chamber 26, made preferably in two parts united by flanges 31 and of insulating-material or of iron enamelled inside, or both inside and outside, is connected at right-angles to the portions of the supply pipe 35 between two controlling-valves 25, 36. An electric generator 32 is connected to electrodes 28, 29 passing through stuffing-boxes 30 in the walls of the chamber 26. The electrodes are of iron &c., made in several sections, and to permit of adjustment for wear they are threaded through insulating-nuts 37 on the walls of the chamber.
Patent GB-189925721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates for Storage Batteries.
Inventor: PALLAVICINI ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 25,721. Pallavicini, A. Dec. 30. Secondary batteries.-A support for the active material consists of a grid b, Figs. 1 and 2, which is cast in one with side pieces a, the original position of which is shown in Fig. 2 in dotted lines, but which are afterwards bent over into the position shown in full lines, so as to hold the active material in place. A number of projecting fingers c, or ribs d crossing each other, are also cast in one with the grid.
Patent GB-190004792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Intermediate Products for the Production of Colouring Matters.
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 4792. Green, A. G., Meyenberg, A., and Clayton Aniline Co. March 13. Thiosulphonic acids.-Mono- and di-thiosulphonic acids of aromatic monamines and mdiamines are produced by the action of sulphurous acid upon the corresponding disulphides, or bisdisulphides, which are obtained by the action of sulphur upon the said amines, or by other known means. An example is given in which the hydrochloride of aniline-o-disulphide, C6H4(NH2)-S2-C6H4 (NH2), in the form of a paste is saturated with sulphurous-acid gas, and, after standing, the mixture is heated to boiling, whilst the passage of the gas is continued. After filtering off sulphur and cooling, aniline-o-thiosulphonic acid, C6H4(NH2)S2O3H, crystallizes out in colourless needles sparingly soluble in cold water but easily soluble in hot water. Boiling this product with alkalies or acids reconverts it into the original disulphide. In a similar manner, aniline-p-thiosulphonic acid is produced. The ortho acid is converted by nitrous acid into a diazosulphide, whereas the para acid yields a diazo compound which couples with phenols. In another example, dimethyl- or diethyl-aniline disulphide is converted into the corresponding thiosulphonic acid. The acid-soluble disulphide obtained by heating mphenylene- or m-tolylenediamine with sulphur at 60‹ to 90‹ C. is converted in hydrochloric-acid solution into a monothiosulphonic acid by treatment with sulphurous acid and boiling. The acid is separated in crystals by addition of common salt to the solution. The acid-insoluble disulphide obtained by heating m-phenylene- or m-tolylenediamine in pyridine solution with sulphur until the evolution of hydrogen sulphide ceases, is converted into a white crystalline product which is probably m-phenylene-or m-tolylene-diamine dithiosulphonic acid. This product is extremely soluble in water. Treatment with nitrite converts it into a product which is probably a bis-diazo sulphide. Reference is also made to the production of thiosulphonic acids from amidophenols.
Patent GB-190006156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heckling Machines.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 6156. Edwards, E., [Kornhuber, E.]. April 2. Heckling -machines.- The material is held in a clamp h carried by radially-adjustable bars i or discs k, which are turned in the direction of the arrows by the friction of bent springs n. The fibres are inserted in the clamp when the arms i are in a vertical position, the arms being the n turned downwards so as to subject the material to the action of the rews of teeth on a revolving drum a. During the first portion of this combing operation, the clamp is held in a slightly-raised position by cams o rotating with the drum, and, after the ends of the fibres have been sufficiently treated, the clamp falls behind the cams into its lowest position, so as to bring the whole length of the fibre within range of the comb teeth. The fibre is further pressed into the teeth by a pair of spring rollers p carried by the arms of the clamp. To facilitate the removal of the combed fibre from the teeth of the cylinder, an endless web or a number of pieces of netting or an endless apron or cloth in which are slits for the teeth may be carried round the cylinder a and a guide-holder f by endless chains g ; q is a roller for removing the fibre from the net &c.
Patent GB-190007362-A (GB)
Title: Metallic Packing.
Inventor: GARRETT JAMES MONROE
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 7362. Garrett, J. M., and Rauber, F. April 20. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to metallic packing for valve stems, piston-rods, and the like. In a counterbored neck 2 is contained the spring 7 acting against the sleeve 9 formed with a groove 12, steam ducts 13, and packing-ring 14. The sleeve 9 contains a conical split ring 15, beyond which are a washer 16 and another conical split ring 18 contained in a sleeve 19. The whole packing is enclosed by a follower or gland 5.
Patent GB-190010728-A (GB)
Title: Hat Sizing Machine.
Inventor: TAYLOR SAMUEL LYON
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,728. Taylor, S. L. June 12. Felt hats.-Relates to a felting or sizing machine, and consists in constructing one at which two operators can work simultaneously and independently, or at which a single operator can work alone. Fig. 4 shows a side view of the machine, which consists of a framework A provided with a hot-water tank B and having mounted in it four rollers,.two C, D in fixed bearings, and two E in movable bearings consisting each of an arm 17 pivoted on the shaft 15 of the lower roller D and provided with an angle arm 19 to which is attached a weight 20 to counterbalance the weight of the roller E, and in conjunction with springs 22 aid in bringing the movable roller E nearer to the fixed roller C. The right-hand side of Fig. 4 shows the rollers in the position they occupy when a roll of hats G is first introduced into the machine, and is operated upon with light pressure, and the lefthand side of Fig. 4 shows the rollers in position for effecting the final pressure on a roll of hats G<1>, the movable roller E being locked in position for this purpose by means of a rack 23, which can be pivoted to the angle arm 19 and be engaged with a catch on the framework A.
Patent GB-190013446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ingot Moulds.
Inventor: APPLEBY STEPHEN
Filed: 1900-07-26
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 13,446. Appleby, S., Young, J. G., Grabham, G., and Midgley, S. July 26. Ingots.-Relates to moulds of the kind described in Specifications No. 13,177, A.D. 1887, [Abridgment Class Iron &c.], and No. 18,518, A.D. 1896. The body of the mould is formed of two halves, having flanges a<1>, the opposed surfaces of which are recessed ur shaped as shown in Fig. 2, so as to form channels with V-shaped and cylindrical enlargements a<4>, a<7>, for receiving grouting. A strengthening flange a<5> is provided at the lower part of each half-mould. The flanges a' are secured together by means of bolts b and cottars c, the square heads b<1> of the bolts, bearing against slotted wedges d, each of which may be formed of a thinner part d*, and an inclined thicker portion d<2>. A forked block or tool may be employed for forcing the flanges a' together, so as to enable the thick parts of the washers d to be driven beneath the heads of the bolts b. The ends of the cottars c rest upon short ribs or flanges a<8>, formed on one flange of each half-mould ; this arrangement allows the cottars to yield slightly under the strains thrown upon them during the casting operations. In a modified form of mould, suitable for casting ingots intended for use in rolling plates, the cavity of the mould is relatively long and narrow in cross section, and the sides are strengthened by means of ribs, which may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
Patent GB-190013569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Beverages.
Inventor: RUSSELL MATTHEW ARNOTT
Filed: 1900-07-28
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 13,569. Russell, M. A., and Sales, B. July 28. Beverages, powders for making; beverages, producing head or foam on.-Relates to powders for making lemonade and like beverages. One powder is obtained by mixing 7 lbs. of sugar, 1 lb. each of tartaric acid and carbonate of soda, and one or more whites of eggs, the whole being heated to 100‹ F. Another mixture is obtained by mixing 14 lbs. of sugar, 8 or more eggs, and lemon or other essence, and then drying at 80‹-100‹ F., afterwards adding 1 lb. of tartaric acid and ¢ lb. of carbonate of soda, and subsequently mixing, grinding, and sifting. The proportions of the ingredients may be varied. The white of eggs serves to produce a creamy head on the beverage.
Patent GB-190015165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Life Saving Apparatus.
Inventor: PEZET MAURICE
Filed: 1900-08-25
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,165. Pezet, M. Aug. 25. AÙrial apparatus.- A life-saving apparatus consists of two semi-cylindrical parts a and b hinged together and secured by fastenings e and a locking-device f. The two parts are encircled by a rope g, and encircle a rope or cable d. A basket &c., to hold a person &c., may be attached to the device. When the cable d is horizontal, wheels or pulleys h rest on it. When the cable is inclined, it is passed through eyelets i, and the speed is checked by pivoted pieces j adapted to engage racks l. A supplemental rope may be used to check the speed of, or control, the carrying-device.
Patent GB-190015753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports or Brackets for Bearings.
Inventor: ZEINWOLDT FRANS OSKAR
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 15,753. Zeinwoldt, F. 0. Sept. 4. Hangers and brackets.-A bearing support or bracket consists of a base-plate 1 to which are attached bolts 2 surrounded by conical tubes 4. In the small ends of the tubes are inserted discs 5, and the bolts are screwed to the tubes and locked in place by nuts 6. The screwed ends of the bolts support clamps 7 surrounding the journal box, and adjustably held in position by nuts 8. In modifications, a single bolt is shown to which one clamp member is secured, and tubes of conical or cylindrical form are employed. The bracket may be mounted in any position, projecting, for instance, horizontally from a wall or vertically from a ceiling.
Patent GB-190016917-A (GB)
Title: Stirring Machine for Kitchen Use.
Inventor: SLATER ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-09-22
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 16,917. Slater, A. Sept. 22. Moving-stirrer apparatus for use in kitchens. A spring motor, provided with l e g s E, adjustable radially, and forked at their lower ends to fit over the edge of the saucepan, has telescopically fitted to its spindle A a wooden spindle f fitted with spoons or stirrers.
Patent GB-190020458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Firealarms.
Inventor: STIENS PETER
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 20,458. Stiens, P., and Smith, P. J. Nov. 13. Alarms, fire.-Relates to a device for closing the circuit of an electric alarm in case of fire. In case of a sudden rise of temperature due to a fire, the corrugated cover d of the box a expands and makes contact between the points f and i, thus closing the circuit of an electric alarm connected to the terminals j, l. The contact-piece iismounted in an insulating-disc h, which is attached to a second corrugated disc e inside the box a. When the rise of temperature is slow, the inner disc e is heated through the holes m in the box, both discs d and e expand at the same rate, and the pointsf and i do not come in contact.
Patent GB-190022527-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Ventilating Churches and other Buildings.
Inventor: MCGIBBON WILLIAM FORSYTH
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 22,527. McGibbon, W. F. Dec. 11. Air, drawing off, methods of.-Relates to means for ventilating churches and other buildings. In the basement &c. of the building is arranged a furnace A, which may consist of a walled-in firegrate B communicating with a chimney C, the firing door or doors D and the ash-box opening E being open to a firing-chamber F, provided with a tightly-fitting door G. A flue H leads from the chamber, and terminates near the roof or ceiling of the building, or is connected to cross-pipes, ventilating-gratings, &c., through which the foul air is drawn off. In operation, the furnace is fired up to induce a strong draught, and the firing-door D and door G are closed, so that the air required for combustion can only be drawn through the flue H, thereby withdrawing the foul air from the building. This method of ventilation facilitates the circulation of the heated air when the heating- apparatus for the building is in operation. The foul air drawn away is replaced by cool or heated air entering through the air-supply gratings.
Patent GB-190103557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Refrigerating Apparatus.
Inventor: OSTERGREN OSCAR PATRIC
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 3557. Ostergren, O. P. Feb. 19. Compressing. - Relates to cold-air refrigerating-machinery in which a wet-air compressor f delivers air through a water trap to the cylinder o of a hot-air engine and to the expansion cylinder k. The expanded and cooled air from the latter flows through a radiator, and may be returned to the compressor together with the return air fromthehot-airengine, or may be exhausted into the atmosphere. All the pistons work on to the common shaft e, which is provided with eccentrics 29,30,43,44 for working the valves of the hot-air and expansion cylinders. Rams y, connected to a crosshcad on the compressor piston-rod, draw in air and water through adjustable taps to supply the loss in the compressor. The water trap consists of a casing furnished with funnels, pipes, and baffles 12, 14 in its upper part, and the trapped water escapes through the valve 18 when it lifts the float 19 and is lifted by the air pressure up the pipe 20, or it may be drawn off by a cock. Part of the dried air is led through the pipe 16 and jacket 22 of the hot-air cylinder to the inlet valves, and the expanded air returns to the suction side of the compressor through the pipe 28 inside the pipe 16, giving up heat to the incoming air. The other part of the dried compressed air is led through the jacket 31 of the expansion cylinder and tubular heat interchanger 34 to the inlet valve, and, after expansion, it flows through a radiating coil and returns by the interchanger to the compressor.