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Patent GB-189902620-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for Drying and Carbonizing Vegetable Matter from Animal Fibre, such as Cotton from Wool.
Inventor: LEE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 2620. Lee, T. Feb. 6. Carbonizing fibres.-The material is first dried in a chamber A, Fig. 1, in which are situated endless bands C, G of wire netting connected to the links of chains which pass over sprocket-wheels connected to the drums B, B<1>, H, H<1>. Some of the links D<1>, Figs. 10 and 11, of the chains have blocks D<3>, engaging guides K, and projections L secured to the band. From the band G, Fig. 1, the material is discharged into a hopper J leading to a carbonizing-cylinder S resting on rollers S' or rollers E' and balls F', Fig. 13, rotated by a worm T and a wheel T', and having ribs U which agitate the material. The discharge is effected by a serrated push-out U<2>, which is reciprocated by a crank the pin of which engages its slotted end, the material passing through a hinged flap in a sliding door. Material is crowded down the shoot J, su as to prevent the escape of gas, by rods V, Figs. 1 and 9, consisting of an outer part V<1>, adjusted by a screw V<5> and a block V<4> to move with friction through the cross-piece V<3>, and a rod V<2> carrying wings W, W<1> and reciprocated by cranks X engaging slots X' so that, during the downward motion, the wings are extended, and during the upward motion are drawn inside the tube V<1>. In the modification shown in Fig. 13, in which an inclined rotary drying-cylinder is used, toothed bars X<7> and, to prevent choking, auxiliary bars are provided. A fan N and a screen M, Fig. 1, or a fan T<7>, a passage U<7>, and perforations V<7>, Figs. 13 and 14, are provided. The apparatus is heated by the gases from a furnace P, Fig. 1, which also heats retorts Y, to soapstone funnels on which acid is fed by hard rubber tubes a, the acid vapour passing by tubes d to the carbonizing-cylinder. The furnace gases pass to a flue P<2>, Fig. 3, after which their course is controlled by dampers P<3>, P<4>, and R<4> so that they pass through the pipes Q and R to the stack P<1>, through the pipes R to the stack, or straight to the stack. The carbonizing-tank has a hood g, Fig. 1, adjustable by means of a wheel j and a rack i so as to control the exit from and feed of material to the tank, or a fixed hood G<7>, Figs. 13 and 14, having toothed reciprocating push-outs G<9>. Material is fed to the apparatus from a receptacle r' by an endless belt i<7>, having projecting pins m<7> and passing over rollers as shown, and a second belt n<7> out of which the pins m<7> pass as it approaches the roller p<7> so as to free the material.
Patent GB-189903153-A (GB)
Title: An Invention for Automatically Lighting Fires at Definite Times, also applicable for Lighting Candles, Night-lights, and the like at Definite Times.
Inventor: IRELAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 3153. Ireland, W. Feb. 13. Candle lamps; night lamps and night-light holders.-An apparatus for automatically lighting fires, and which may be adapted for lighting candles, night-lights, and the like at definite times, comprises a match-clamping device E and a block G of sandstone which is carried by a frame H secured to a pivoted lever K. The clamp E and lever K are carried by a base-plate M attached to a small fireplace A, which is placed upon an ordinary grate and is provided with a pivoted grating B. When the apparatus is set, the stone G is raised into its highest position by means of the lever K, and a weight N connected to the frame H is placed upon a tray O pivoted to the plate M and connected to an alarm clock by means of a wire P. After the fuel in the small fireplace A has been lighted by the action of the apparatus, the grating B may be released, by means of a catch C, so as to allow the fire to fall into the ordinary grate.
Patent GB-189907708-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of Blue Anthraquinone Dye-stuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7708. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. April 12. Dyes, artificial.-Diamidoanthrarufin disulphonic acid and diamidochrysazin disulphonic acid are produced from the corresponding dinitrosulphonic acids by electrolytic reduction in dilute sulphuric acid solution by a current of a density of 300 ampÞres per square metre. The anodes, which may be platinum or carbon, are placed in dilute sulphuric acid, and the cathodes, which may be lead, are immersed in the solution of the nitrosulphonic acids, which is preferably stirred during the reaction. The dye-stuffs precipitate as they are formed. They are identical with those obtained as described in Specification No. 12,011, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189911523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aprons.
Inventor: MASON FRANK WALLACE
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 11,523. Mason, F. W. June 2. Aprons.-An apron A is provided with a bib B, which is attached to it by fastenings D so that the bib can be readily removed when required.
Patent GB-189915275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tires for Vehicles.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 15,275. Haddan, H. J., [Stewart, F.]. July 25. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The rubber tyre 12, preferably of a shape similar to that shown in section in Fig. 1, is attached to the rim 10 by an inextensible wire 15. This wire passes through eyeleted plates 16 embedded at intervals in the rubber, whereby lateral displacement of the wire is prevented. The rim has outwardly-diverging flanges 11, and there may be more than one attaching-wire.
Patent GB-189916494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Cut Off Devices, principally Designed for Controlling the Flow of Fluids and of Electric Currents.
Inventor: GROOME HARRY LIPPINCOTT
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 16,494. Groome, H. L. Aug. 14. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to apparatus for controlling the flow of fluids such as gas or steam &c. in factories, or the passage of electric currents for lighting, or for exploding mines &c. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus for stopping the flow of a fluid through the pipe H, which may form part of or be attached to the apparatus, at a predetermined time. The valve g is carried on a stem F, and is normally held closed by a spring h. It is held open by jaws k engaging beneath a collar g<1>. It may also be held open by sliding a block i beneath the knob F<1>. The jaws are forced together against the action of a spring l<1>, by the wedge-shaped end m<1> of a lever M. The other end n' rests on a notched disc D. This disc is mounted on a spindle C, on which is also fitted an indicator C'. The disc D' is in frictional contact with a special gear-wheel driven by the clockwork A. The apparatus can thus be set to act at any desired time. When the notch d<2> in the disc D<1> comes beneath the end n<1> of the lever M, it drops, and raises the end M' from the jaws, which open and allow the valve to fall. The lever M may carry a rod N for stopping the clockwork. In a modified arrangement, adapted for a turn-valve, the weighted arm is held by a catch controlled from the lever M, and is released at the predetermined time. In modified arrangements, a rack is employed as the actuating-mechanism instead of the disc.
Patent GB-189917606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Devices for Cycles.
Inventor: WESSNICK ADOLF
Filed: 1899-08-31
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 17,606. Wessnick, A., and Gutowski, A. Aug. 31. L o c k s, permutation.-Relates to a permutation bead lock for cycles which also serves to secure the handle - bars when folded down. The handle-bar is divided, each half 1 being pivoted in a casing 2 on the head. The half bars are connected by pinions 4 so as to move together, and are also provided with smaller pinions 4<a> which engage so as to lock the bars in position with a block 6, actuated by rotating the nut 23 so as to raise or lower the rod 5. This rod carries a slotted bar 9 provided with pins 14 which pass through openings in flanged discs 13 when such discs are in proper position. The discs are carried by transverse pins 11 with knobs 15. A pointer 16, Fig. 3, on each bolt moves over a series of letters &c. on the head to show when the discs are in proper position. The lower end of the bar 9 carries a spring arm 18, which, when the bar is lowered, engages recesses in the head and steering post. A cam 22 on a pin 17 serves to raise the bar. The discs having been properly arranged, the bar 9 is dropped by loosening the nut 23, and the discs are then disarranged.
Patent GB-189921980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Door Furniture.
Inventor: MACKEY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 21,980. Mackey, C. Nov. 3. Knobs, attaching.- Relates to door furniture such as is described in Specification No. 12,264, A.D. 1887. The flange e<1> of the knob e is received behind the bracket a<4> formed on the rose plate a. The rose is secured to the door after it has been turned in position to secure the screw f, if the knob is secured by that means. The rose is formed from the sheet-metal blank h, Fig. 7, by bending over the wings h<2>. The Provisional Specification describes methods of making the roses from drawn metal and from hat-shaped blanks.
Patent GB-189922373-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pressure Gauge.
Inventor: GUEST JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 22,373. Guest, J. J. Nov. 9. Pressure gauges. - Relates to gauges of the Bourdon type. The tube A, K is of other than circular section, elliptical as shown, and is twisted on its own axis as indicated. The open end A carries the casing Q P, to which the scales M, N are attached, and it is in connection with the vessel the pressure in which is to be measured. The closed end K carries a pointer W L. The axis of the tube may be straight, as shown, or coiled spirally, helically, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190008693-A (GB)
Title: Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BARR ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8693. Barr, A. May 11. Gas and like engines.-The engine works on a two-stroke cycle, drawing into the front of the cylinder W on the in-stroke a charge which is compressed into the front end of a small cylinder T towards the end of the out-stroke. At the beginning of the out-stroke, the charge in the cylinder T is allowed to flow through a valve K into the combustion chamber, where it is ignited during its entry or after it has all entered. The back of the small cylinder is always open to the combustion chamber, and its differential piston Q moves forward as soon as the valve K opens. The cylinder T may be co-axial with the working cylinder W, and its piston may be operated by a spring. The combustible, which may be gas, coal dust, oil, spirit, &c., may be injected into an air charge admitted to the combustion chamber by the means described above. Plates M prevent the flame from passing to the cylinder T.
Patent GB-190009742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Locking the Nuts or Screw Fastenings.
Inventor: EMIL J. BAHLS
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9742. Lake, H. H., [Bahls E. J.]. May 26. Locking nuts.-The nut for rail joints &c. is locked by a washer shown in plan and section on the line 2-2 in Figs. 3 and 2 respectively. A pin F, with sharp ends to bite into the nuts and fishplate &c., is loosely pivoted in an oblique hole in the washer E. The ends of the pin lie flush with the faces of the washer during screwing up, but project when the nut moves back.
Patent GB-190010138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Endless Wire Fabrics.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 10,138. Boult, A. J., [Franck, R.]. June 1. Cylinders or drums for; dandy rolls; wire-cloths.- In producing endless wire fabrics, such as machine or other wire cloths or gauze for use in the manufacture of paper &c., either as cloths or as cylinder or dandy roller coverings, the ends of the fabric are connected together by electric welding, or the weft and warp wires at each end are so connected, and then both ends are laced as shown in Fig. 1, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190010702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for forming Horse Collar Rims or other like Metal Frames.
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 10,702. Clark, A. M., [Gulline, H. L.] June 12. Collars, neck.-Relates to machines for bending a flanged hollow or solid bar to form a horsecollar rim or like metal frame. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the machine. The box E with perforated flange F is gripped against the circular anvil b by the jaw 37 on the clamping-rod 36, adjusted by a lever 53 actuating rack and pawl mechanism and by a scraw 44. Pins on the jaw 37 enter holes in the bar and the anvil. The bar is then bent by the semicircular pieces 23, adjustably carried on arms h, which are centred at m and are moved apart by bevel-wheels 62 engaging with qua irantal racks 55 fixed to the arms. The adjustment of the pieces 23 is similar to that of the rod 36. The bar E is thus bent on the anvil to form the throat portion of the collar. The anvil has a circular groove, and is in two parts, which unite at the groove. The counterweighted top part can be lifted off and clamped down by breech-screw mechanism actuated by the handle 8. The peak part of the collar is next formed by bending each end of the bar E separately upon the anvil 116, by the block 145 carried between arms pivoted to the central block of the peak anvil. The parts 116 are hinged to this block, and can be opened out by a handle operating a worm, worm-wheel nut, and right and left handed screws. Differently-shaped peaks can thus be formed. The block 145 is forced against the bar E by compressed air acting on a piston in the cylinder 167. While the block 145 of cam form is being moved round the anvil 116 it is rotated by gear teeth 157, 119. The peak anvil with the mechanism connected therewith can be moved towards or from the anvil b by a bell-crank lever 184 operated by the handle 197. The ends of the bar E projecting beyond the peak are cut off by a double-edged knife 201 carried by a lever handle. A filling-piece between the anvil parts 116 has a corresponding edge. In forming collar rims with bent back peaks, the parts 116 have a different form, and the bending is done by a block 156, Fig. 22, and roller 154 carried by an adjustable slide 144 in a case 120, which has flanges for engaging corresponding grooves in the parts 116. The cases 120 are actuated by rods connecting them to the arms h of the throat-forming mechanism. The machine is automatically reversed by a clutch actuated by the bolt 81 on one of the racks 55, and the machine is stopped when the racks get bak to the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190014780-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Treatment of Low Grade Steels.
Inventor: ANDREW THOMAS
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 14,780. Andrew, T., and Bellis, T. K. Aug. 17. Steel, special treatment of; tempering.-Bars or billets of low-grade steel are heated in an ordinary air furnace to a bright red heat, and then placed beneath a cover supplied with a jet of pure hydrogen. The bars or billets are next re-heated to a bright red or a white heat, according to the percentage of carbon, and immersed in a bath which may contain glycerine, sal-ammoniac, and ammonia. A suitable bath is described in Specification No. 2070, A.D. 1889.
Patent GB-190015332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stopping, Starting, and Reversing Electric Motors.
Inventor: WISE WILLIAM LLYOD
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 15,332. Wise, W. L., [Skodawerke Actiengesellschaft]. Aug. 28. Switches. -Relates to a switching-device for electric motors, whereby, not only can the direction of rotation of the motor be altered, but also the number of revolutions which it will complete before being automatically stopped. The reversing. switch comprises four sets of arc-shaped contacts, situated in the quadrants a, b,c,and d, and four pairs of intermediate contacts f, g, situated on the radial lines 1, 2, 3, and 4, the several contacts being connected together as well as the supply terminals and the terminals of the motor armature t, in the manner shown. The switching-lever e carries three brushes a, i, and k, which effect the necessary changes of connection. The automatic stopping of the motor is brought about by one or other of two short-circuiting switches 14 and 15, provided with abutments 16 and 17, adapted to be acted on by a driver 18, which receiver its movement from the motor, for example through screw gearing. By varying the distance between the abutment 16 and the driver 18 in its initial position, the number of revolutions which the motor will make before being automatically stopped is correspondingly varied. In practice, this variation may be effected by an auxiliary abutment, which can be raised or lowered into or out of the path of the driver 18 by means of a cam on the shaft of the switching-lever e. When the lever e is in the initial position 1, the brush k bears on the contacts f, g and short-circuits the motor armature. When it is moved into the quadrant a, the armature is supplied with current, and performs a number of revolutions dependent on the position of the abutment 16. By moving the lever into the quadrant b, the current is reversed, and the motor performs the same number of revolutions in the opposite direction. When it is moved into the quadrants c and d, the same movements are repeated, but the number of revolutions is lessened by the auxiliary abutment of the switch 14 coming into play.
Patent GB-190016155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds for Casting or Moulding Wall Paper Printing Rollers and other Articles.
Inventor: BAECK EUGENE CHARLES
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 16,155. Baeck, E. C. Sept. 11. Casting and moulding.-Rollers for printing wall-paper designs &c. are made by first producing the design on a strip of rubber, soft metal, or other pliable material, and then mounting it on a roller. The design is first drawn on a chalked surface formed by the tops of needles b packed in a frame a, and frictionally held in the vertical positions in which they may be placed. The needles within the design are then uniformly depressed, and the strips &c. d cast or moulded in the spaces produced. A strip d of cork, felt, &c. prevents accidental movement of the needles. The needles may be made square to produce tapestry effects, and, if of sufficient size, may be held together in rows by strips c passing through slots b<1> in the needles or by other suitable means.
Patent GB-190101278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Measuring Lengths of Textile Fabrics Tapes Ribbons and other Articles.
Inventor: BURGESS THOMAS
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1278. Burgess, T., Renshaw, L. H., and Burgess, J. J., [trading as Renshaw, Borgess, & Co.]. Jan. 19. Measures of length.-Fabrics, tape, ribbon, and other articles are measured by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 2. The material passes over a drum A, the circumference of which is of a standard length, and under spring-pressed rollers P. Connected with the shaft of the drum, or in gear with it, is a screw B with which engages a half-nut F, which is suspended from a rod E<1> placed above the screw, and is carried in a crosshead D moving on rods E at both sides of the screw. The crosshead carries an index d, which moves over a scale L at the side of the apparatus, the zero of the scale being next the drum. The index is first placed opposite the number on the scale corresponding with the number of yards or other standard length to be measured off, a stop M serving to arrest the crosshead in this position. As the drum and screw revolve, the crosshead travels towards the drum until, when it reaches zero on the scale, its movement is arrested by the nut being lifted from the screw. This is effected by the crosshead tripping a pivoted lever G, which brings the latter into position over a cam H on the screw, the lever G being carried on one of the pivoted arms f, which carry the rod E'. When the nut is thus lifted the crosshead is returned to its original position by a cord k, which is actuated by a spring in the casing K. At the same time a spring bolt N is released to engage in a notch n<1> in the drum, thus arresting it. When this bolt is again withdrawn and automatically arrested, the same length can be again measured off.
Patent GB-190101721-A (GB)
Title: Electric Indicator for Indicating or Signalling Maximum or Minimum Electric Pressure or Current.
Inventor: BRANDER BERTIL
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 1721. Brander, B. Jan. 25. Testing; current meters. -A differential indicator, for showing when an electric pressure or current reaches a predetermined maximum or minimum value, consists of a solenoid or an electromagnet e having two windings, one carrying the pressure or current to be tested, and the other carrying an oppositely-acting constant current ; the solenoid or magnet acts on a movable core or a pivoted armature n or needle, which may be polarized magnetically, to give a visible indication when the currents are balanced. The movable part may also then close an electric bell circuit. The apparatus is particularly applicable for testing storage batteries, a separate indicator being provided for each cell; all the second windings are connected in series with an adjusting-rheostat, and supplied with current from the battery terminals or other source.
Patent GB-190102674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boring and like Tools.
Inventor: HARTUNG EMIL
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 2674. H a r - tung, E. Feb. 7. Rock drills.-A boring or like tool for mining or other purposes is made from a bar of starshaped section twisted while hot to obtain the desired helical threads. The cutting - surfaces and the point of the tool are broadened or otherwise suitably shaped as shown, and the tool then hardened. The tool may be turned bya handle inserted in an eye in the tool.
Patent GB-190105223-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Renovating Playing Cards
Inventor: MOECKEL EMIL OTTO
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5223. M÷ckel, E. O. March 12. Card games.-Relates to a machine for renovating playing cards by flattening and polishing them. The machine is fitted with felt covered rollers a, b, e,f, g, h, arranged as shown, the roller being driven by a handle p and actuating the rollers b, h through gearing. The roller a is stationary. Adjusting.screws m, n, o are fitted to allow the pressure between each pair of rollers to be regulated. Steatite or other polishing-material is supplied to the roller b from a hopper c. The card d is passed successively through the three pairs of rollers.