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Patent GB-189911395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braiding Machines.
Inventor: BERGMANN GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 11,395. Bergmann, G. June 1. Braiding-machines; braid.-The ordinary circular tracks a, b, a', b<1>, Fig. 1, are supplemented by. small internal circular tracks c, d, c<1>, d', and small external tracks e, e<1> communicating with the alternate central tracks and by run-out tracks f, f<1>. The bobbins are moved by gear-wheels as usual, and are controlled by the usual switches g. Each bobbin is traversed in a path of the form of a figure 8, and consequently does not twist. By traversing one bobbin along the circles b, d, and another along b, e, the threads cross twice, as in Fig. 35, but by traversing one bobbin round b, e and the other round a', c' the threads do not cross, Fig. 36. By using three central circles b, a<1>, b<1>, three internal circles d, c', d<1>, and the external circles and tracks e, f, e<1>, f<1>, four bobbins may be made to cross as shown in Fig. 37. By using eight bobbins, the braid shown in Fig. 38 may be made ; the upper part shows a part where the threads are not twisted. In modifications of the machine, internal or external small circles, or both internal and external circles, may be used to each large circle, with or without run-out tracks, either internally or externally.
Patent GB-189918907-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Timing Apparatus for Games of Billiards.
Inventor: MARTIN ARNO
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-09-19
Abstract: 18,907. Martin, A., and G³nzel, W. Sept. 19. Time-checks for games.-A case is provided for billiard balls c in which they rest on one or two hinged shelves a, b supported by an adjustable spring h, the upper shelf resting on a pron f rising from the lower shelf. The lower shelf is connected by a rod i to a detent in a clock, and the weight of all the balls stops the clock. A door e having a lock n is opened to allow removal of the balls, which starts the clock. The door is then closed and locked, and the balls are put back into the case through holes k, l. The lower shelf is made short enough to take only two balls.
Patent GB-189918949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in that Class of Trucks known as Rocking Trucks.
Inventor: BRAMPTON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 18,949. Brampton, F. W. Sept. 20. Hand-trucks.-Relates to " rocking " or balanced trucks in which the middle rollers R<1> are set below the end rollers R. The truck, built from L or T irons the webs a<3> of which form bearings for the axles X, may be hauled by the cranked handle H pivoted to the lugs a<2>.
Patent GB-189922602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Diggers.
Inventor: BUCHANAN DAVID
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,602. Buchanan, D. Nov. 13. Potato diggers.-Relates to improvements on the machine described in Specification No. 8531, A.D. 1899. In front of the rotary screen are mounted a pair of rollers 2 for removing the potato haulms in front of the digging-apparatus. The rollers are tapered towards their front ends, and one of them is driven by any suitable means, such as a flexible connection 7 with the main shaft E. An adjustable screen 8, shown partly broken away, is mounted over the rollers 2 to throw the haulms to either side of the machine. A guard plate 14 is mounted behind the rollers 2 to prevent the haulms from passing into the screen behind. The rollers 2, 2 are mounted in a frame 3, pivoted at the rear to the main frame Z and supported at the front by a carrier 5 suspended by a chain on a windlass W. A fork is arranged beneath the rollers 2 to strip all potatoes off the haulms.
Patent GB-190001454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Axle Driven Compressors for Air Brake Systems.
Inventor: CHRITENSEN NIELS ANTON
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 1454. Christensen, N. A. Jan. 23. Brakes, air. Relates mainly to controlling-devices for the compressors for air brakes. The spring - supported cylinder of the compressing -pump 7 forms an extension of the lower strap 6 of the casing surrounding the eccentric 11 mounted on a car or other axle. The compression is regulated by a governing- device and a vent valve, which may be in separate casings, but are shown in a common casing in Fig. 5. When the pressure in the chamber 123, which communicates with the reservoir through the channel 129 and pipe 103, exceeds a certain limit, the diaphragm 124 causes the block 120 to unseat the valve 125, admitting air to drive the piston 105 to the right and open the vent valve 107, to permit air coming from the compressor through the pipe 102 to escape to the atmosphere through the port 104. When the pressure in the reservoir falls, the valves 125 and 107 are closed by their springs, while air to the left of the piston 105 escapes slowly through the small groove 130.
Patent GB-190003651-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Introducing Queen-bees into Bee-hives.
Inventor: KIRCHWEGER IGNAZ
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 3651. Kirchweger, I. Feb. 24. Beehives. - Relates to an appliance for use in introducing queen bees into hives. The appliance consists of a casing a in which is arranged a removable cage c, a fixed cage d, and a revolving cage e mounted within the cage d but not extending to the part beneath the cage c. The cage e is rotated slowly by the clockwork f. Openings are formed in the cages d and e, and these openings become coincident after the cage c has been revolving for 20 to 24 hours. A feeding-trough b secured by a slide g is mounted at the end of the cage d. A slide i is provided to shut off communication between the cage c and the cages d and e. The queen bee is placed in the cage c, the slide i is withdrawn until the queen has entered the cages d and e, the slide i is then replaced, and the appliance is placed in the hive. After the determined interval the queen is able to crawl through the coincident openings in the cages d and e into the hive.
Patent GB-190004800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Motors or Pumps and Reversing Valves therefor especially adapted for Automobiles.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 4800. Phillips, R. E., [Worth, W. 0., Donaldson, W. R., and Kellogg, H. W.]. March 31. Propelling by rotary engines. A rotary engine, which can be used as a pump, is shown in sectional elevation and plan in Figs. 2 and 5, and, as modified for railway or tramway vehicles, in Fig. 12. Pressure water from the supply pipe I passes through a cylindrical reversing-valve V and suitable passages formed in the casing to the chambers B, B<1> and rotates the vaned wheels a<1>, which drive the main wheel a. The waste fluid passes from the chambers C, C<1> to the exhaust pipe O. The valvo has ports which, in conjunction with passages in the casing, reverse the flow of the pressure water. As adapted for vehicles, two sets of vaned wheels a, a', Fig. 12, are connected to the divided axle X of the vehicle, so as to allow the wheels to revolve at different rates when going round curves.
Patent GB-190006227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianoforte Actions.
Inventor: BILLINGS FREDERICK CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 6227. Billings, F. C., and Kirsch, R. G. April 3. Pianofortes. - Consists of a shield for protecting the flanges or brackets in which are pivoted various levers of the action. Fig. 5 shows the shield alone, and Fig. 1 in use. It has a curved spring back F<1>, through which passes the screw B holding the flange to the rail, and which rests at its ends on the flange, and it has side arms F<2> extending over the sides of the flange and over the ends of the pivot pin. Between the arms the back is cut away at F<3> to clear the lever.
Patent GB-190009578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shutters for Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN STRATTON
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 9578. Wright, J. S., and Gooding, C. S. May 24. Shutters.-Relates to a focal-plane shutter of the roller-blind type. The axes of the two rollers 3, 3 are connected together by two wires 19, 20 wound upon them in opposite directions, so that hoth the rollers are rotated when one of the wires is pulled. The driving-force is applied to the wire 19 by a spring lever 25, which is pivoted by slots and trunnions to a block 21 fixed to the wire. Tension of the required amount is imparted to the spring lever by setting the right-hand end under one of the hooks 32. The speed of the shutter is regulated by a pneumatic cylinder 46, which is connected to the fulcrum of the lever 25 by an arm 52 of variable length. The shutter is released by a pneumatic ball 39, which lifts the block 35 from between the lugs 37 and allows it to move up with the wire 19 till it strikes the stop 44. The block 36 now takes the place of the block 37, and the shutter is set ready for a movement in the opposite direction. The width of the slit in the blind can be varied by means of a chain and sliding coupling. For time exposures, the blind is moved off the plate, and the exposure is made by the cap in the usual way.
Patent GB-190106069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacquard Apparatus for Looms.
Inventor: EDOUARD CAMILLE MARIE
Filed: 1901-03-22
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6069. Bdouard, C. M., and Sorlin, C. March 22. Loom jacquards. -A jacquard apparatus, in which a continuous strip of perforated paper is employed, is represented in side elevation and vertical section in Figs. 4 and 2 respectively. The frame 1 of the jacquard supports horizontal guides 3, in which are fitted sliding blocks 8, actuated by means of cam pieces 6, 7, which are secured to vertical slides 4 and respectively engage with pivoted levers 10 and rollers carried by the block 8 ; the lower ends of the levers 10 pass through slots formed in the blocks. The griffe 5 is reciprocated in the usual way by means of bars 52, which may transmit a rising and falling moticn to the bottom board 48, through rollers 58 and crank shafts 54, connected to the bottom board by means of arms 56 and rods 57 The bottom board is kept in a position of rest by hooked catches 59, until these are released at the proper times by means of rods 60 secured to the griffe. The motion of the slides 4 may be effected by ordinary means, snch as bands 62, attached to the slides and passing over pulleys 63, driven by the driving-gear of the loom. Horizontally-sliding frames carry the needle board 38, and actuate the re-setting plate 41, which brings back the needles to their original positions after they have been actuated. The paper strip 22 may be fed forwards by means of rods actuated by means of the blocks 8, and having hooked ends engaging with lanterns on the shaft 20, supporting the feed-discs 21, which are adjustably mounted thereon. The shaft 20 is mounted upon sliding carriages 19, which are connected to the blocks 8 by means of pieces 18 slotted to give a certain amount of play. The needles 39 have attached thereto small grooved blocks for receiving the hooks 47. These may be formed in two ways, one for the hooks of one row of healds, and the other for those of the next row ; in the former, the lower part of the hook has an ordinary simple bend, and, in the latter, the bend is nearly S-shaped; or, if desired, the upper parts of the hooks may be formed with a double bend ; by this arrangement, alternate hooks for one row of healds are actuated by different lifting-blades. If desired, the strip 22 may be caused to actuate the needles during the descent, as well as ascent, of the griffe by employing the above-described arrangement of bars 52 and their connected mechanism ; in this case, rollers supported by the griffe strike against inclined pieces on the lower arms of the levers 10, and cause the operation of the blocks 8, when the griffe descends. A horizontal grid 49 may be employed for holding the rows of hooks in position, and a vertical grid 46 for similarly holding the needles.
Patent GB-190124570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Generating and Storing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: MCINTOSH ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 24,570. McIntosh, A. Dec. 3. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus in which the supply of water is automatically regulated. Within the usual tank 10 of the gas holder 11 is placed another tank 12 with an opening at the top below the water level. The pipe 26, conveying the gas from the generators to the holder, follows the course shown in Fig. 4, and terminates near the bottom of the inner tank 12. By this arrangement the gas passes through the greatest depth of water. The tank 12 may contain any suitable purifying-material. The carbide is placed in a pair of conical generators 15, arranged with their axes horizontal, so that, when the covers 16 are removed, the waste water will run out. The water passes to the generators from the inner tank 12 by a pipe 28, each branch of which is fitted with a cock 17. the lever of which is weighted and connected by chains and a lever with a weight which is raised when the bell rises sufficiently. These weights are so mounted that one generator comes into use when the other is exhausted. From the cock 17 the water passes to the gas exit pipe 26 of the generator, and thence to the generator. The pipe 26 is fitted with a cock 18, the lever 31 of which forms part of the arrangement for securing the cover 16 of the generator. This construction ensures the closing of the gas and water cock 18 when the generator is opened for re-charging.
Patent GB-190126148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Soaking Machines
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ANDERSEN
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 26,148. Pindatofte, A. A. Dec. 21. Bottles, soaking.-Relates to a machine for soaking bottles. The bottles r are carried on removable planks p, placed between drums f, o, which rotate in a water tank a. The drum f rests upon rollers d, and is provided with teeth g which are driven by a pawl n carried by a crank m on a rotary shaft i driven by a worm-wheel k. When the soaked bottles r<1> are not removed, they raise the arm s<1>, putting the pawl n out of action and stopping the rotation of the drum f.
Patent GB-190126362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pen Ruling Machines.
Inventor: HEPWORTH LEWIS
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 26,362. Hepworth, L., and Graber, E. Dec. 24. Drawings to Specification. Feeding sheets.-In a ruling-machine the sheets are fed to the endless bands by which they are carried through the machine from a feed-table having adjustable guides at the sides and also at the centre, so that two operatives can feed, one at each side of the table.
Patent GB-190208255-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Coupler
Inventor: HARVEY FRANCIS MCFARLAND
Filed: 1902-04-09
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 8255. Harvey, F. M., and Harvey, H. C. April 9. Towing.-Relates to automatic couplings for railway vehicles, stated in the Provisional Specification to be applicable for hauling and towing appliances generally. The application to a wagon is described. The T-headed rotatable draw-bar A carries a weight a<1> and has an arm a' connected by the chain a<3> to an arm on the cross-shaft d fitted with end handles D. The parts are set for coupling by turning one of the handles D until the head a is locked in the position shown in Fig. 6 by the catch C carried by the spring plunger c. When two vehicles come together, the head a on the one enters between the vertical cheeks b of the socket of the other, and then the plunger c<1> forces back the plunger c, thereby releasing the catch C and allowing the weight a' to rotate the draw-bar A and lock the coupling.
Patent GB-190220488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Perforating Paper
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 20,488. Birkbeck, H., [Ludwig, J. H., and •ricsson, A.]. Sept. 19. Automatic instruments.-A machine for use in producing perforated and slotted music sheets has a reciprocating bead 1, with a series of punches 8 fitted loosely in a projecting part 5 of the head. Slides 11, one for each punch, are fitted within a slot 10 in the head 1, and may be connected by rods 12 and levers 34 to studs 33, which connect pairs of diaphragms 28, 29 covering apertures in opposite sides of casings 27 ; the diaphragm 29 of each pair is larger than the diaphragm 28. Each casing is provided with a cap 30 enclosing a chamber which is connected by a tube 31 to a duct 23 in a bar 22, over which the perforated pattern sheet 20 travels. A passage, the outlet aperture of which may be partially closed by means of a screw 38, connects each duct to a chamber 36, whence a pipe 39 leads to an exhausting-apparatus. The casings are also connected by means of pipes 32 to an exhausting-apparatus. When an aperture in the sheet 20 comes over a duct 23, the corresponding diaphragm 29 is forced to the right, and the corresponding slide 11 is moved over its punch 8, which is driven through the paper 15 at the next stroke of the head 1. The slides 11 may be actuated by means of pneumatic apparatus 41 having press-buttons, or by means of keys 42. Each punch is recessed or notched, and is normally held up by a spring 18.
Patent GB-190220493-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Breaking or Sizing Coal or similar Substance.
Inventor: RAYMOND F F
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,493. Lake, W. R., [Raymond, F. F.]. Sept. 19. Mills and apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for breaking and sizing coal or other substance, so that it can be discharged through any given sized aperture or space. A hopper A is provided with one side a<3> vertical, and with an outlet a' a little smaller than the aperture through which the coal is to be passed. A ram or plunger B is connected to a hydraulic cylinder or the like b, and carries at its end a point and an enlarged portion b<2>, which stirs up the coal to prevent the opening a' from being choked, on the upward stroke of the ram. The ram is protected by a shield or casing a<5>. The Specification describes several modifications in the method of arranging the ram, which forces the coal through the opening a', breaking up any lumps that are too large.
Patent GB-190220665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners
Inventor: LUELLEN LAWRENCE WALTER
Filed: 1902-09-22
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 20,665. Luellen, L. W. Sept. 22. Stud-and-eye fastenings.-A stud-and-eye fasten- ing more particularly for garments and the like is shown in plan in Fig. 1, and the stud and eye members before attachment in elevation in Figs. 3 and 4 respectively. The stud member S comprises two flanged members s, s', the former of which is expanded into the latter when the stud is attached, the flanges 10 bearing on opposite sides of the fabric or element F. The eye member comprises a concave plate 13, provided with a flange 18 to be upset and with an eyelet opening having an enlarged portion 15 permitting passage of the stud head, a narrow elongated portion or slot 16 per- mitting passage of the stud shank, and a contracted portion 17 past which the shank must be forced. A protecting-plate may be used under the flange for delicate or thin goods. The members may be secured to bent, integral or separate, strips or elements of flexible material, such as fabric or steel covered with fabric, particularly for closing open- ings such as skirt plackets. The flexible elements may carry both eyes and studs, or only eyes or studs, and in either case the parts are so disposed that one of the flexible members must be moved both up and down in unfastening.
Patent GB-190221437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-actuated Vehicles.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 21,437. Allison, C. A., [Swing Co., O. C. A.]. Oct. 2. Manumotive quadricycles; steering-mechanism.- Relates to manumotive quadricycles, particularly adapted for use by childran. A frame 1, fitted with one or more seats 35, is formed at the rear with lugs 2, in which is mounted an axle 3 carrying wheels 4, and connected by belt gearing 25 with a wheel 24 actuated, through a crank and connecting-rod 23, by handles 18 pivoted at 17 to the steering-post 13 which is mounted in bearings in uprights 14 supported by stays 16. The front wheels 5 are carried by an axle 6 suitably pivoted to a frame 7 secured by rods 8 to the frame 1, and actuated so as to steer the vehicle by rods 10, which connect the axle to a cross-bar 12 secured to the post 13. The brake comprises a bell-crank lever 33 pivoted at 32 and actuated by a foot-plate 34, so as to press a shoe 31 against the rear wheel. A bell 30 is rung by a clapper 27 carried on a lever which extends upward through the frame 1 and is actuated by the foot.
Patent GB-190222840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Glazed Tiles, Bricks and other Articles of Earthenware and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DRESSLER CONRAD
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,840. Dressler, C. Oct. 20. Pottery ; enamels and glazes ; enamelling.-Tiles, bricks, vases, and other earthenware articles are glazed by applying to the surface a solublesilicate solution, such as sodium silicate, a vegetable gum, or other suitable solution, then coating the surface with a suitable slip, applying a layer of glaze or enamel, and firing. The slip preferably consists of 5 parts of blue ball clay, 40 parts of ground white pitcher, 4 parts of red lead, 15 parts of ground glass, 3 parts of flint, 2 parts of borax, and 1 part of soda. Fig. 1 shows a form of apparatus for applying the sodium-silicate solution and the slip to the surface of tiles. The tiles 2 are placed in a hopper 1, and are successively fed, by projections on travelling endless chains 5, over friction rollers 8 on an inclined support 9 and under fixed transverse brushes 11. The sodiumsilicate solution is supplied to the tiles between the first and second brushes through a perforated pipe 13 connected to a supply vessel 15. The tiles then pass under the perforated base of a V-shaped receptacle 16 supplied with slip from a tank 23, and two fixed longitudinal brushes 21 faced with sheet india-rubber or leather together with an india-rubber or leather sheet 18 attached to the rear side of the receptacle 16, form, in conjunction with the tiles, a receptacle for the slip. Two endless chains 25, gearing with, but moving slightly faster than, the chains 5, carry the tiles from the support 9 to boards 32. These boards slide on vertical guides 31, and are held in the raised position against a stop by the hooks 37 at the ends of flexible supports 36 engaging under pins 39 on the boards, each board being removed, when filled with tiles, by moving it longitudinally and lifting it so that notches in it pass over the stops. The tiles may be placed directly on the chains 5, and a travelling band may replace the rollers. The apparatus may be adapted for applying enamel or glazes to tiles &c. by replacing the slip with enamel or glaze.
Patent GB-190223884-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Egg Stand.
Inventor: BANCROFT HAROLD
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,884. Bancroft, H. Nov. 1. Displaying and storing eggs.-Stands for eggs consist of a frame having a series of rails D for bearing trays C, which preferably comprise frames C' with a number of thin strips C', C<3> nailed on so as to form rectangular openings, as shown in Fig. 3. Two sheet-metal feet or stops G, fitting under the rails D, serve to retain the tray when overhanging.