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Patent GB-189910494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Bacterial Treatment of Sewage, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RAMSDEN THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 10,494. Ramsden, T. H. May 18. Sewage filters, supplying and discharging liquid in. -Tanks containing grit, gravel, or other suitable filtering-material for use in treating sewage by bacteriological processes are provided with means for automatically regulating the feed and discharge of the sewage. The tanks K, K<1> are alternately supplied with sewage by means of pipes J, J<1>, provided with a two-way cock F, and respectively connected to measuring or timing tanks A, A<1>. The cock F is actuated by a lever D<2> connected to an arm D' which is secured to a shaft D carrying two floats E, E'. Sewage is supplied to the tanks A, A', alternately, from a hopper B by means of pipes B<2>, B<3>, which are alternately closed by a flap valve carried by a shaft B'. An arm B<5> is fixed to the shaft B<1>, and is oscillated by a weighted arm B' mounted loosely upon the shaft and provided with pins V, which alternately engage with a finger C<2> on a pivoted arm carrying floats C. The cock F is provided with a locking-lever G having a finger G<1> adapted to engage with a catch comprising a bell-crank lever H connected to a three-armed lever which is rocked by means of a tappet fixed to the shaft B<1>. The sewage is discharged from the tanks K, K<1> by means of pipes R, R<1> and a two-way cock S, actuated by weighted levers S<1>, S<2> which are oscillated by means of yokes P, P<1> respectively connected to floats M<1>, M floating in compartments L<1>, L of the tanks. Each yoke P, P<1> is provided with a tumbler-block which, during the up-stroke, is held in position to lift the corresponding lever S<1> or S<2>, by a catch M<2>, arranged to be lifted by means of a lever T or T' connected to a lever V, actuated by an arm moving with the cock F.
Patent GB-189922332-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Decorating and Cutting Out Biscuits, Cakes, and the like.
Inventor: DUERKOOP HEINRICH ALBERT EMIL
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,332. D³rkoop, H. A. E. Nov. 8. Biscuits ; cakes. -Relates to apparatus for producing ornamental designs by moulding on biscuits, cakes, &c. and simultaneously cutting them out. An ornamenting- mould b and a cutting-out mould or disc C are arranged side by side, and are actuated simultaneously so that each operation ornaments the dough and cuts off the part ornamented by the previous mould. The strip of paste is fed forward in the machine. Plain ejectors may be used,
Patent GB-189923365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Steam Generator Shells, Cylinders, Furnaces, and other Hollow Articles.
Inventor: MCTEAR BALFOUR FRASER
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 23,365. McTear, B. F. Nov. 23. Rolling.-In the manufacture of steam-generator shells, cylinders, furnaces, and other analogous hollow articles, an ingot is pierced and rolled to a diameter or thickness in excess of the required finished ring. The ring is then reduced in diameter or thickness, and its length consequently elongated, by passing between external and internal rolls. Fig. 2 shows an end view of a machine for reducing the diameter of a ring x. The ring is supported by two long rollers at each end of the machine, their bearings b<1> being simultaneously radially adjustable in slides b<2> by hand-wheels b<3> and bevel gearing &c. The ring passes from one pair of supporting-rollers to a set of skew rolls e, simultaneously adjustable radially on an annular frame c by hand-wheels i, bevel-wheels g, and a toothed ring h. Two or more of the rolls e are mechanically driven to rotate the ring, which is drawn forward and reduced in diameter. In the modified machine shown in Fig. 4, the ring is placed in a cage of long rolls m radially adjustable as before to reduce diameter, and is acted on internally by skew rolls n, mounted in bearings p in a cage n<1> on a shaft o. The ends p<1> of the bearings engage with slots in a conical bush q, which may be moved longitudinally by a screw r to adjust the rolls radially to regulate the thickness. The shaft o may be traversed by a ram &c. to move the rolls along the tube, and may be partially rotated to adjust the positions of the internal rolls. This machine may be used to reduce either the diameter or thickness of the ring.
Patent GB-189924126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Maximum Demand Indicators.
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,126. Wright, A., and Mutual Electric Trust. Dec. 4. Current meters.-A maximum-demand indicator consists of a vessel 11, 13 containing liquid and of such form that, when it is tilted by a supporting-pulley 4, a core 2, and a coil 1 carrying the current, in opposition to a spring 5, or by other equivalent means, liquid is transferred from the main part 11 to another 13 of the vessel, and cannot return when the vessel returns to its normal position. Either part of the vessel is provided with a scale to measure the amount transferred. The parts of the vessel are separated by a lip 14, and the liquid may pass through a constricted tube 16 to retard its transfer, another tube 17 being provided for returning the liquid to the main part 11 of the vessel when the instrument is reset. Or the tubes 16, 17 may be dispensed with, the receiving-part 13 being made to open directly into the upper portion of the main part 11. A removable stop 10 determines the normal position of the vessel. The Provisional Specification describes apparatus having two cores in the current coil, one being repelled by the other to tilt the registering-vessel.
Patent GB-190007578-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Sharpening and Polishing Razors, Knives, Scissors and the like.
Inventor: CRAVEN PERCY ALBERT
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 7578. Craven, P. A., and Cleaver, G. April 24. Sharpening.-For sharpening razors and knives, the apparatus shown in plan in Fig. 1 is employed, and for scissors and shears that shown in Fig. 7. Upon a base-plate a pair of rollers C, C<1> are mounted in such a way that they intergear and are capable of rotation by hand. The rollers are each provided with helical surfaces F, F<1>, of resilient or other suitable material, and, when knives are under treatment, may be used with emery cloth, powder, or the like. For holding a razor in place, the toe of the razor is supported in a spring-carrier K, the position of the cross-bar L to which it is attached being capable of adjustment. Further, after the razor is in place upon the rollers, it is steadily pressed upon by a cross-arm N. When used for the sharpening of scissors, but one roller, Fig. 7, is employed. The scissor-blade is held against the roller by the lever T, which is pivoted at g, a slot T<2> gripping the back of the blade, while the outer end of the lever engages with the roughened surface or rack h. In addition, the finger end of the scissors abuts against the spring-pressed block s, while the free blade is held below the spring clip y.
Patent GB-190012010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Eyelets.
Inventor: NOBLE DONALD
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,010. Noble, D. July 3. Buttonholes. - A buttonhole is formed by first puncturing the fabric or fabrics, then applying radial over-seam stitches B, and finally stitching round the hole a circle of lock-stitches C to secure the stitches B in place and form a rounded bead or purl. The stitches C may overlap at c, as shown
Patent GB-190015018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fire-kindling Substances.
Inventor: JOERGENSEN EILEF
Filed: 1900-08-22
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 15,018. Lake, H. H., [J÷rgensen, E.]. Aug. 22. Firelighters.-A fire-kindling substance is prepared by mixing dried and powdered infusorial earth with petroleum, or other hydrocarbons or combustible oils, so as to obtain a pulpy mass.
Patent GB-190020462-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sealing Buckle for use on Mailbags and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON AMBROSE FOSS
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 20,462. Thompson, A. F. Nov. 13. Fastenings.-Relates to a buckle for mail bags which can be sealed, so that the bag cannot be opened until the seal is broken. The buckle is of the ordinary form with a pivoted tongue C. The pan for the seal consists of a fixed portion A, rigidly attached to the buckle frame, and a hinged portion B. To prevent the seal from being broken accidentally, the hinged part B is provided with a catch-piece G, which is engaged by a spring E. In opening the bag, the spring E is first moved aside by means of the knob D. The part B of the pan is then raised, breaking the seal. Finally, the strap is unbuckled.
Patent GB-190104475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Derricks and Cranes specially applicable to Steamers and Ships.
Inventor: MACDONALD DUNCAN FINLAYSON
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 4475. Macdonald, D. F. March 2. Cranes.-Relates to derricks or cranes especially applicable to ships, and consists in making the heel of the jib, or the point of attachment of the tie to the post, capable of lateral movement, in order to counteract the effect of list, or to assist in swinging round the loaded jib. Fig. 3 shows one way of effecting this. The jib is hinged to a collar H carried on a block J, which slides in guides secured to the post and is movable by means of a screw. In the case of the tie attachment being movable, the guides may be hinged to the post so as to be always in the plane of the tie, whatever the latter's inclination. Modifications in the mechanism may be used e.g., a rack and pinion instead of a screw and nut.
Patent GB-190106320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencil-cases.
Inventor: SYMONDS HARRY LAMBERT
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 6320. Symonds, H. L. March 26. Pencil holders.-R e - lates to a holder provided with a magazine containing refills. Fig. 1 shows s a longitudinal section of the magazine and butt end of the holder. Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of the magazine. The refills are placed in the longitudinal channels c, and the magazine is closed by screwing the cover e on the rod h, which is secured to the bottom d. The cap g, provided with a flange f, fits the end of the pencil case. The refills may be placed in the exterior flutings c<1>. The magazine may be built up of a series of tubes.
Patent GB-190107449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Warping and Beaming Machines.
Inventor: TAYLOR ELIJAH
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 7449. Taylor, E. April 11. Yarns, warping and beaming.-The warp threads w, in a sectional warping and beaming machine, pass from the creel to a series or rollers r<1>, r, r<11>, whence they are delivered to a sectional block f. The bottom roller r is driven, preferably at a uniform speed, by means of bevel gearing k, n, k<1>. The wheel n is secured to a shaft h, supporting a longitudinally-movable roller e, against which is forced a disc d mounted on a shaft l carrying the block f; the disc is pressed towards the roller by a lever m<1> and spring m. During the winding operation, the shaft l is driven by means of the roller e and disc d, but, as the winding proceeds, it becomes necessary to reduce the angular velocity of the block f, owing to the increase in the linear velocity of the periphery of the cheese of yarn. In order to effect the reduction of speed, the roller e is moved inwards along its shaft by a fork e' secured to a shaft g<1>, actuated by means of an arm g, which rests against the yarn ; this arm is loosely mounted on the shaft, and may be put into engagement with either of two mitre-wheels x, x<1>, which are respectively loose upon, and fixed to, the shaft g<1>. If desired, the shaft l may be driven at a constant rate, and be employed to drive the roller r at a constantly-increasing rate. Instead of the ordinary V-reeds, reeds formed with two curved portions may be used, with their convex or concave parts in the direction of the leasing-reeds. Converging leasing-reeds, with a gap between their opposed ends, n ay be employed. The spaces between the dents are open at the top, to allow unbroken threads to be inserted, and a loop may be formed on each dent, or flattened projections may be formed thereon so that the projections on contiguous dents overlap each other. One or more tapering strips v of insulating-material are attached to one roller y of the usual electric stop-motion, and this roller carries an arm q, which may be connected to the weighted lever s, forming part of the stopping and starting mechanism. When the machine is stopped, the roller y is rotated, by reason of its connection to the stopping and starting mechanism, and any pin which has fallen between the rollers is free to fall into the pin receptacle, in consequence of the separation of the rollers by the strips v. The roller y is returned to its original position by means of a weighted arm u, when the machine is re-started.
Patent GB-190108410-A (GB)
Title: Wind Propelled Toys
Inventor: SWAIN WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 8410. Swain, W. R. April 24. Wind-propelled toys.-A frame e of the form shown is fitted with wheels d, which run on a stretched cord f, and carries a mast b &c. fitted with sails. A counterbalance weight on a rod g serves to keep the frame more or less upright. The sails may be placed at any required angle. In some cases, two cords are used, and are connected by a curved wire, so that the boat can travel back to the starting-point.
Patent GB-190109881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Designed for the Sale of Coffee Beans and the like.
Inventor: SCHWEIGHOFER LEOPOLD
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9881. Schweighofer, L. May 13. Measured quantities, delivering, of coffee, beans, and the like. Under a receptacle hermetically sealed above and having a sloping bottom is provided a vertical tube c, d, containing a pair of sliding shutters i, k with apertures n, o, which are pulled out and pushed in together. A cone in the receptacle above the mouth of the tube moderates the downward flow of the beans, and a counter p is operated by a finger q on the upper slide turning a rotary cross r. The measuring-tube is made telescopic, the lower part d being movable up or ,down, and its capacity is adjusted by the aid of graduations and of a separate gauging-tube. Several measuring-tubes of different diameters may be ased.
Patent GB-190110371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Cycles and Vehicles and for other Purposes.
Inventor: KELLAND JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 10,371. Kelland, J., and Lawry, H. May 18. Brakes for bicycles, motor cycles, &c. Tne transmission mechanism is of the " Bowden " type, with the core a fixed to the lower boss h' and to the cam plate b, and the tube a<1> fixed to the boss h, or abutting against the socket p, and to the cam plate c. Between the cam plates b, c, the handlever is pivoted at g so that, when depressed, it causes the cam plates to separate and the bosses h, h<1> to approach and apply the brake blocks through the medium of the toggle links. The spiral spring r returns the brake to its inoperative position when the pull is released. The operating-lever carries the spring pawl f to engage with the teeth e<1> on the edge of the bifurcated handle-bracket e. By this means the brake can be continuously applied. The socket p permits of the brake being adjusted. Two or more brakes may be actuated from one handle by connecting the transmitting-mechanism to the cam plates b, c, and the functions of the parts may be interchanged. According to the Provisional Specification, a non-flexible transmitting-member, such as a rod and tube, may be employed.
Patent GB-190114877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread and Meat Cutting Machines.
Inventor: BYRD ANTHONY ALBERT AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 14,877. Byrd, A. A. A. July 22. Meat-carving appliances. - Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 3 a plan. An inclined knife 13 is mounted on a sliding board 7, which is provided with a handle 26. The thickness of the slices is regulated by a guide 17, having levers 14, 15, 16, which are connected together by a rod 20, and are adjusted by moving the pin 21 along the slot 22.
Patent GB-190115296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lubricating Hydraulic Cylinders.
Inventor: PLUMB FRANK ERNEST
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,296. Plumb, F. E. July 29. Lubricating hydraulic cylinders &c. A perforated cylinder B is arranged within a cylinder A, an annular space being left between the cylinders. Access to the interior of the cylinder B is obtained through an opening D, closed by a valve cap F connected to a lever G pivoted to a bolt H and secured by means of a bolt I. The cylinder B is fitted with soft soap or other soluble lubricant. The cylinder A is connected by pipes M, M' with the supply pipe for the hydraulic cylinder, the pipes M, M' being provided with regulating-taps. The water, which flows through the cylinder A, carries with it a certain amount of the lubricant in solution, and this is carried to the hydraulic cylinder and serves to lubricate the valves and other moving parts.
Patent GB-190123397-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Potato Digger
Inventor: WATERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 23,397. Waters, W., Elder, W. K., and Macky, S. C. May 7, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Potato diggers.-Relates to the construction of a potato digger, having a rotary screen with digging- tines attached to its leading edge, which leaves the potatoes in a row on the surface of the ground behind the machine. The riddle B consists of two tapered rims C, D, connected by curved bars A so that the riddle is adjustable. The rims are secured together by stays F, and are connected by spiders to a shaft J driven by bevel gearing from the main axle M to which the carrying-wheels N can be clutched. The rear end of the machine is supported on a castor wheel U, and can be raised or lowered by means of a hand-lever Y fitted with a quadrant and connected by a link to the standard of the wheel U. G represents the digging-tines, which are secured at an angle to the front rim C. The draught-pole is secured to standards f, d on the frame of the machine.
Patent GB-190124204-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Apparatus for Washing Photographic Plates.
Inventor: KUKOVITSCH JULES
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 24,204. Kukovitsch, J. Nov. 28. Washing; rocking-apparatus.-A dish a, in which a photographic plate is washed, is mounted on trunnions d. A rocking movement is imparted to the dish by the connecting-rod h, which is pivoted at one end g to the disc, and at the other end to a crank i actuated by clockwork c. The clockwork is started or stopped by moving the detent lever k, so that it stops or releases the arms j connected to an axis of the clock train.
Patent GB-190200537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Drilling Machines
Inventor: HIDE WILLIAM SEYMOUR
Filed: 1902-01-08
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 537. Hide, W. S., and Brackenbury, J. Jan. 8. Drilling ; tapping. - A drilling - machine is provided with an attachment to enable it to tap holes, the invention being described with reference to a machine for drilling and tapping stay-bolt holes in boilers &c. The drill spindle A has attached to it a leading- screw B of the same pitch as the tap C in use. A split nut E carried by a bracket D can be engaged with or disengaged from the screw by a cam-plate operated by a lever J, link K, and handle H. The nut is engaged with the screw while the plate L is tapped, and is then disengaged, so that the tap may be moved rapidly against the plate M, the nut being again engaged to preserve the continuity of thread while tapping the second plate. A segmental disengaging nut may be used instead of the split nut and cam-plate.
Patent GB-190204446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reaping and Harvesting Machines.
Inventor: NACHTIGAL FRANZ
Filed: 1902-02-21
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 4446. Nachtigal, F. Feb. 21. Reaping and harvesting machines.- Relates to detail improvements affecting the reel and platform rakes. The blades 6 are serrated and, by means of arms and an adjustable boss, can be set at an inclination to their shaft. The platform rake 25 is carried by an arm 3 mounted on a spindle 12 carrying a roller running in a cam-groove 11, and guided at its opposite end by a pin-and-slot arrangement. The spindle 12 is connected by a link 13 to a rotating frame 15 mounted on a shaft 22 driven, by the gearing shown, from the shaft 16. The frame 15 is fitted with a cam 23 upon which the arm 3 rests, so that the rake is raised above the crop in its return passage over the platform. The groove 11 is formed with an additional path 27, and when the roller on the spindle 12 travels therein, the rake moves in the path shown by dotted lines II, sweeping the crop off the end of the platform. When the roller travels in the under path of the groove 11, the rake moves in the path I, and the crop is left at the point 43 where, in the case of a harvesting-machine, the binding-mechanism is situated. A movable gate is situated at the junction of the two paths on the cam-groove 11, and can be operated either by the driver, by means of a cord 33 and a bell-crank lever, or by mechanism actuated by the shaft 22; or the gate may be operated by the roller on the spindle 12, to open the paths alternately.
Patent GB-190206745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magazine Rifles and Machine Guns.
Inventor: HALLE CLIFFORD ROBERT STEPHEN
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 6745. HallÚ, C. B. S. J., and Ribbentrop, M. E. March 19. Machine guns.- The invention is shown as applied to a magazine rifle, but it is stated in the Provisional Specification to be also applicable to the breech mechanism of machine guns. Fig. 1 shows the gun in sectional elevation with the breech closed. Fig. 4 shows it in plan, also with the breech closed, and Fig. 5 shows it in elevation with the breech open. The barrel a and breech frame b recoil together against the action of the spring o<1>. The breech-bolt e is locked in closed position by the supports k, which are hinged to the breech case c and are pressed forward by the breech frame b. When the gun is discharged, the breech-bolt presses back the supports k, and these in turn throw back the breech frame band barrel a. A lazy-tongs j connects the breech-bolt and breech frame, and is operated by the engage ment of its forward endsj' with the cover plate d during the recoil. The object of the lazy-tongs is to regulate the movement of the breechbolt relatively to the breech frame. The pivoted hammer h is operated by a sliding bar g, which is provided with a sear l and trigger m. A lever w for operating the breech mechanism is also provided.
Patent GB-190207528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: TOMLINSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 7528. Tomlinson, J., Lomax, H., and Lomax, R. March 29. Switches. - R elates to improvements in the type of tumbler switch described in Specification No. 5713, A.D. 1901. Figs. 2, 4. and 5 show a two - way switch. The plate b is secured to the base and to one terminal e, and it supports the central spindle h. Loose on the spindle is the switch lever l, of the shape shown in Fig. 4, and carrying a contact-stud m adapted to make contact with either of the contacts f, g. A crank or tumbler i is also mounted in the spindle, and is operated by the thumb-piece k ; it is provided with a pin s projecting through the slot r in the plate b, and is connected by a link p with the spring v for giving the quick make and break.