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Patent GB-189719192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cigarettes and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: REDFERN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-08-19
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 19,192. Redfern, G. F., [Lorentz Cigarette Machine Co.]. Aug. 19. Cigarette-making machines.- Relates to a continuous - rod cigarette machine in which the ends of the cigarette are tucked in by fingers J', J<2>, J<3>, J<4>, as shown in Fig. 8. The cutting- device H<2> and the tucking-in device are mounted on a slide B, which reciprocates on the main frame A of the machine and travels at the same speed as the cigarette rod during the time that the above-named devices are in operation. The wrapping-belt D passes over wheels E, E<1> mounted in bearings in the main frame. Pressure applied by the roller g prevents slip of the belt, which passes downwards through an aperture c<3> in the wrapping-tube so as not to interfere with the action of the fingers J' &c. Tobacco is fed in measured quantities from the hopper 0 by means of two alternately-acting slides on to the paper strip proceeding from the roll N. The wrapping-belt folds the paper about the tobacco in the forming-tube C and the cigarette-rod passes on without the application of paste and is cut by the knife H<2>, which is rotated each time it descends by the action of a stationary vertical rack on a toothed wheel h<5> carried in the vertically-reciprocating frame H<1> which bears the knife. The ends of the cut cigarette are tucked in first by the lower pair of fingers J<3>, J<4> and then by the upper pair J<1>, J<2>. The cigarette may be pasted instead of tucking in the ends, Fig. 9 showing the upturned edge of the paper strip being pasted by the wheel Q<2> which receives paste from the reservoir Q' through the wheel q. A modification in machines where the tucking-in fingers are employed is to pass the wrapping-belt right through the machine, and to provide apertures in it at intervals through which the fingers can pass. Instead of using the cutting-knife, the paper strip may be perforated, slit, or otherwise weakened at intervals, so that the tucking-in fingers will themselves divide it, or lengths of cigarette-rod may be manufactured which can afterwards be broken up into cigarettes as required. A perforating-device is described consisting of two rollers of which one bears perforating- pins or serrated plates and the other corresponding notches &c.
Patent GB-189719255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prismatic Binocular Field and Opera Glasses.
Inventor: BARTON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1897-08-20
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 19,255. Barton, J. H., and Stuart, J. Aug. 20. Opera and field glasses.-Relates to glasses of the prismatic type, designed for reducing the length of the instrument. The two prismatic telescopes are mounted in bodies or casings a, b which can turn about the axes of the objectives so that the distance apart of the eye-pieces j, j can be varied to suit different persons without altering that between the objectives. Simultaneity of movement is ensured by the toothed sectors l, m, a recess m<2> and pin n limiting the motion. Focussing is effected by turning a milled head f<2>, the spindle f of which carries a screw working in a wedge-shaped block e. The eyepieces slide on tubes k, k, and are connected by arms h, i with the plates g, g<2>, the arms being pivoted to turn about the axis of the objectives.
Patent GB-189722388-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Furnace for Heating Rivets or other small Articles.
Inventor: ROSS FRANCIS EDWARD
Filed: 1897-09-30
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 22,388. Ross, F. E., and Gibson, A. J. Sept. 30. Rivet-heating &c. furnaces. - Fig. 1 shows in section one form of furnace for heating rivets and other small articles out of contact with the fuel. The rivets &c. are fed into the hopper - like cavity 4 through the closed aperture 10, and pass by the narrow opening 12 to the heating or combustion chamber 3. The gases of combustion from the furnace 2, or from liquid or gaseous f u e l, enter the combustion chamber by a single or double flue 5. The heated rivets are withdrawn through the door 11. Fuel and air are supplied through the door 9. The door 11, as well as the feed-opening 10, may be duplicated. Steam jets may be employed for securing an exhaust draught. The furnace may be supported on legs 14 and be fitted with wheels to facilitate removal.
Patent GB-189725364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: LIRONI VITTORIO GIOVANNI
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 25,364. Lironi, V. G. Nov. 2. Switches.-The base A is formed with raised parts B<1>, B<2>, B<3>, which support the ring for the handle K. The movable contact-arm D is pivoted at P and has split ends to engage the jaws J<1>, J<2> of the fixed contacts F<1>, F<2>.
Patent GB-189802432-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Equalizing the Driving Force in Crank Mechanisms and the like.
Inventor: LIGGINS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-01-31
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 2432. Liggins, J., and Gardner, J. Jan. 31. Cranks.-Springs or the like are arranged to carry the crank over the dead centres. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. In a modification, a wheel geared to run at half the speed of the spindle, the rotation of which is to be controlled, carries a crank-pin to which one end of a spring is connected. In another arrangement, a spring is coupled to a lever placed in the path of a pair of crank-pins.
Patent GB-189803127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Can-heading Machines.
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 3127. Young, D., [Board, J. L.]. Feb. 8. Making cans. - Relates to machines for placing the ends or heads on the bodies of sheet-metal cans. The can bodies are placed in a shoot D, and the can heads in the shoots E, E<1>. A crosshead N<2> on the lever N<1> oscillated by a cam on the shaft B feeds the can heads into the heading - mechanisms at F<1>, and a can body into position. The can bodies are held in the curved portion N<4> of the crosshead, at first by the spring lever O, Fig. 3, and when fed forward, by the spring lever O<3> pivoted to the lever O, the shoot being closed by the part n. The can ends are passed through slots in the ring F<1> in front of the discs H on the rods G which are supported in the slides F. The rods G are then advanced in the slides F, by a cam on the shaft B acting through lever mechanism and carrying the can heads against shoulders on rings of levers M pivoted by their enlarged rounded portions m', m<3> between the pairs of rings F<1>, F<2> which are bolted together and form parts of the slides F. The slides F are then advanced by cam and lever mechanism to press the can heads on the can body, the metal of the can body being guided into the can ends by the bevelled faces of the rings F<2> and of the sets of levers M. A cam R<6> on the shaft B then acts through levers R<5>, R', R<3>, shafts R<1> carried by the slides F, and toggle-links R on a forked slide J, drawing back the ring K so as to tilt the levers M and raise their ends clear of the can heads, allowing the slides F to move back. The rods G with the discs H remain stationary until the slides F with rings F<1>, F' are clear of the can heads. The rods G are then drawn back, and the lever N<1> rocked backed ready for feeding forward another can body and can heads. As the lever N<1> moves back, the headed can drops into the delivery shoot D', where it is held by the lever O<3> until the next forward motion of the lever N<1>, when the can is thrown down the shoot D<1> by the part n'.
Patent GB-189804296-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the recovery of Zinc from Refractory Zinc Bearing Ores.
Inventor: JONES JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 4296. Jones, J. Feb. 21. Zinc, obtaining from refractory ores. The zinc is leached from the roasted ore, and the solution thus obtained is mixed with sulphate of ammonia and led into the anode compartment of a cell divided into two parts by a porous septum, while acid zinc sulphate, alone or with sulphate of ammonia, is led into the cathode compartment. Zinc is deposited in the cathode, and the catholyte, which is continually being made less acid by the liberated ammonium, is kept at a low degree of acidity by the addition of acid zinc sulphate, free acid, or some of the contents of the anode chamber, while sulphate of ammonia is added to the anolyte. Any permanganate or permanganic acid in the anolyte is precipitated by the addition of a little fine carbon or hydrocarbon.
Patent GB-189807270-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fork, Spoon, and Knife Cleaner.
Inventor: CLARK ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 7270. Clark, A. C. March 25. Knives,forks, and spoons, cleanning.-The cleaning- instrument consists of a U-shaped piece of material suitable for cleaning purposes, and of flanking strips b mounted on a stiff handle a.
Patent GB-189808039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BAMFORD SAMUEL BRASSINGTON
Filed: 1898-04-04
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 8039. Bamford, S. B. April 4. Gas and explosive - vapour engines. Cylinders; vaporizers.-The vaporizer b, b<1> is fixed to the end of the cylinder a, and is heated by the passage of the exhaust through the lower portion of it on its way to the exhaust-valve box h. The oil is supplied from an opening e in the seat of the admission-valve d. A door n admits of access to the interior of the vaporizer, which, with the igniting-tube l, is heated by a lamp at starting. When the port leading to the vaporizer is at the bottom of the cylinder as shown, the passage therefrom declines so as to act as a drain. Several slight modifications in the structure of the vaporizer are described, but in all cases the exhaust pipe f leaves the passage b<1> at about a right-angle. Governing.-The exhaust valve is opened by a lever k, Fig. 13, and when the speed is excessive the governor sleeve o in rising pushes the arm y of a bell crank into the path z of a lug on the lever, and so prevents the valve from completely closing. A spring z<1> allows the governor sleeve to fall without withdrawing the arm y from above the notch, till the cam depresses the lever k and releases it.
Patent GB-189809141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stays for Fanlights and Analogous Articles.
Inventor: HOW EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 9141. How, E. J., and King, H., [trading as Hill & Co., J.]. April 20. Stays.-A slotted bar A is pivoted to the frame of a fanlight &c. and a pin B, en gaging the slot, is fixed on the fanlight &c. The end of the slot is closed to prevent the fanlight from opening too far. A recess 0 is cut in one side of the slot, allowing the stay to be turned upwards. free from the pin, when the fanlight is in the closed position. The fanlight may then be turned down freely for cleaning. The pin plate D has a hook projection H surrounding the stay to prevent it from being disengaged by lateral displacement. t.
Patent GB-189809227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Stands or Supports for Bicycles.
Inventor: PERKES HENRY HYDE
Filed: 1898-04-21
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 9227. Perkes, H. H. April 21. Inflating.-A bicycle support acts as an inflator, and may also serve as locking-apparatus. The end of a pump cylinder d is connected to a clip a fixed on the frame by a universal joint, so that it can be brought down to serve as a support as shown in full lines, raised to act as an inflator, as indicated iu full lines, or fixed in a clip f on the frame. In one form of joint, a ball carried by the pump works in a casing on the clip, the stem c passing through a curved slot with recesses to hold it in the extreme positions. The pump may carry a suitable lock for securing the pedal thereto. To prevent the piston from falling out, the cylinder d is provided with catches d<2>, Fig. 6, of suitable form, by which it is fixed to the projections d<4> on the handle d<5>. The flexible connection d<1> for the pump, when not in use, is enclosed in the tubular piston-rod, and is held in place by a clip d<6>.
Patent GB-189814278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel-axles.
Inventor: EHRHARDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,278. Ehrhardt, H. June 28. Axles are composed of two or more concentrically-arranged tubes A and A<1>. When such an axle is subjected to exceptional stress, one of the tubular portions will be fractured before the others.
Patent GB-189818937-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Cattle Food.
Inventor: OLSE OLA
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 18,937. Olsen, O. Sept. 5. Food for animals.-Bran is mixed with herring- oil in any suitable mixing-machine to form a food for cattle.
Patent GB-189823085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods for Carrying Pneumatic Tyre Inflators or Pumps on Cycles.
Inventor: MCCOWEN EDWIN FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 2 3 , 0 8 5. M c - Cowen, E. F., and Johnson, W. J. Nov. 3. Inflators, t y r e, carrying and securing.-The inflator B fits in the handle-bar stem A, and is held in place by a pin a engaging a bayonet slot b or by other suitable means. A spring d serves to raise the pump when the catch is released. The pump carries a cap c which closes the openings in the stem.
Patent GB-189907675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches for Transmitting Motion to Haulage Wheels and other Mechanism.
Inventor: DOBINSON LANCELOT
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7675. Dobinson, L., and Williamson, R. April 12. Clutches.-Relates to friction clutches for use on haulage wheels employed in collieries and for other purposes. The ring D is expanded in the shell C by means of dovetailed wedges K<1> connected by adjustable links M with the operating- sleeve L ; it is driven by arms F fixed to the shaft and engaging in pockets which may be covered on one or both sides by plates I.
Patent GB-189911121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles and Driving Mechanism therefor.
Inventor: GOURNY-WYSOCKI VENCESLAS
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,121. Gourny-Wysocki, V. May 27. Driving-mechanism ; tricycles ; tandems ; seats ; steps.-Fig. 1 shows the driving-mechanism fitted to a front-steering tricycle. The pivoted treadlelevers a are connected by a chain &c. n passing over a pulley b so that they move reciprocally. Adjustable links c connect the levers a to pieces f carrying pawls g which actuate ratchet-wheels i mounted on the axle of a double pin-wheel j, the roller teeth of which gear with pinions h connected to the parts of the divided main axle by roller clutches. A transverse lever, pivoted centrally and connected to the treadle-levers by cords, may be used in place of the chain n and pulley b. In another arrangement, a rear-steering tricycle is fitted with similar driving-gear, but the treadlelevers are connected directly to the pieces f carrying the pawls. A seat is fitted over the front wheels for two riders, who are provided with auxiliary treadle-levers to assist propelling when ascending hills. The form of tricycle shown in Fig. 1 may be fitted wich a seat with a folding back, which may be lowered to form a seat for a passenger. Hinged steps which fold down to form a footboard are also provided. The invention may be applied to quadricycles and multicycles.
Patent GB-189912584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: PATTISON HENRY JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,584. Pattison, H. J. C., and Pattison, J. A. June 16. Steam-generator furnaces.-Relates to water-tube boilers, with radiating "Field" tubes, of the class described in Specification No. 14,639, A.D. 1898, and consists in arranging a row or group of tubes below the main body so as to form, in connection with suitable partitions, a secondary combustion chamber d on each side. The partitions are preferably formed of blocks of refractory material shaped to fit between the tubes as shown in Fig. 2, which is a sectional view taken on the line x-x, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189919861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Mechanism for Water-closets and the like.
Inventor: SMITH LOUIS BRESADY
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 19,861. Smith, L. B., and Gilbert, E. A. Oct. 3. Water-waste preventers.-Regulator valves in service pipe. A cylinder is divided into compartments B and A by a partition 8 with an opening 10 regulated by a valve 12. This valve is fixed to a hollow sliding tube 13, the lower end of which carries a piston 16 in which a valve 19 with stem 27 is mounted. The service pipe enters at ports 3 and 4, and the discharge by a port 2. When, by means of a spring push-rod 22, the valve 19 is unseated, the excess of pressure on the upper side of the piston . 16 causes it to move downwards, thus opening the valve 12 to allow the flush to pass. Water at the same time passes from the chamber A to the chamber B through the tube 13. When the projection 20 strikes against the bottom of the chamber A, the valve'19 closes, and thus throws the excess of pressure on to the underside of the piston 16. It therefore again rises until the action is stopped by the closure of the valve 12.
Patent GB-189921519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Playing Games with Balls.
Inventor: MULLER CHARLES HERMANN
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 21,519. Muller, C. H. Oct. 28. Games played with balls, pegs, and tables.-Relates to apparatus for playing "upright bagatelle or Tivoli " billiards," and consists of means for supplying presents, tokens, &c. and returning a ball for re-use to successful players. A case with a central partition is fitted with projecting-apparatus p for balls. Should a ball be thrown between the pins s, it is led by a chute e into a box f, and by its weight tilts a lever g and frees a slide k. When the slide is drawn out, it carries the box with it and allows the ball to pass through an opening i, whence it passes into the chamber b. The movement of the slide also delivers a present &c. The slide is returned by a spring. If a ball is thrown into the pins at m, it passes by a chute n to the space o, so that it can again be projected from the cup.
Patent GB-189922418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: REYSS HERMANN
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,418. Reyss, H., and Bredtmann, F. Nov. 9. Pile fabrics.-Double pile fabrics, such as mohair and woollen plush and velvet, are woven so that the pile is bound in by unequal or irregular numbers of picks. Fig. 1 shows one and two picks alternately, but one and three, two and four, or other bindings may be used.
Patent GB-189922895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Fasteners for Doors and Windows.
Inventor: PODMORE JOHN BUCKLEY
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 22,895. Podmore, J. B. Nov. 16. Sash and Like fastenings; screw fastenings.- The arm B is pivoted at C to a plate which also carries a stay A. The projection F strikes against the neck of the stay when the arm is moved back to the unfastened position. A thumb-screw E in the end of the arm screws down on to a countersunk plate H, to draw the sashes or other parts into position. When the fastener is applied to a door, the countersunk plate may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189923461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cycle Saddle Seats and in the Tools or Dies used in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: LYCETT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,461. Lycett, E. Nov. 24. Cutting and perforating machines for leather.- Relates to methods of making leather covers of saddles so that the rivet-holes are in corresponding position to those on the cantle plate and peak. A bed B is provided with hollow punches b<2> and b<4> and a central punch K arranged as shown. A die F, with holes f<1>, f<2>, f<3> corresponding to the punches b<2>, b<4>, K, is supported above the bed B by springs S encircling guide-pins f<4>, which fit in holes b<6> in the bed B. A male die shaped to fit in the die F is mounted on the screw of a hand &c. press in which the bed and die F are placed. The leather, after the first process of shaping and blocking, is placed in the die F, the male die is brought down, and the projecting edges of the leather are trimmed by the attendant. Further pressure forces down the dies against the springs S, causing the punches to form the rivet-holes and central opening.
Patent GB-190003298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Billiard Table Pocket-plates.
Inventor: ASHCROFT JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3298. Ashcroft, J. Feb. 20. Billiards, tables for. Relates to arrangements of pocket plates to prevent injury to the balls. Fig. 4 shows a section of a corner pocket. The channelled plate a of the usual curve is covered entirely or partly with a plate f of vulcanized fibre, vulcanite, &c. A veneer g of wood &c. may be placed over the plate f, so as to make the table rails continuous, or the plate itself may be coloured to correspond with the rails. The pocket plates a are fixed in position by screws passing longitudinally into the rails and engaging threaded sockets therein. The side pockets are similarly constructed.
Patent GB-190003560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Motor Engines.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3560. Crossley, W. J., and Webb, W. le P. Feb. 23. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The vaporizer A forms an extension of the combustion chamber B ; it turns up at the end where the admission valve F is situated, an ignition tube D is placed beneath this end, and both are heated by a lamp placed at E whilst running as well as at starting. The oil is supplied at a uniform pressure by forcing it through a stand-pipe O with an overflow pipe P leading back to the tank. Or charges of definite volume may be measured in cavities U. Fig. 5, or X, Fig. 6, in the seating of the oil valve H, the oil supplied in excess being conveyed away by a pipe Q. The oil valve H may be quite separate from the air valve F, as in Fig. 1, or may be co-axial with it, as in Fig. 6, or the oil supply cavity may be formed in the air-valve seating.
Patent GB-190003631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: DUFF EDWARD JAMES
IPC: C10J3/34
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3631. Duff, E. J. Feb. 24. Gas-producers.- Relates to producers of the kind described in Specification No. 7467, A.D. 1893. Instead of an inclined grating at the base, a casting or casing b, having inclined sides without perforations, is employed. This casing extends across the producer, and is supported as shown on an air-receiving chamber A or on the side walls of the producer. In the latter case the air chamber may be dispensed with. Air delivered beneath the casing escapes below its lower edge near the normal level of the water in the ash trough.
Patent GB-190006808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metal Drawing Machines.
Inventor: ALGEO WILLIAM G
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 6808. Algeo, W. G. April 11. Drawing.-A machine for drawing long rods has a short cylinder 10 with a hollow plunger 11 and gripping-jaws 19 to push the rod through the die-head 40, and a long cylinder 20 with a hollow plunger rod 25 and plunger 21, and gripping-jaws 60 for pulling the rod through in successive long lengths. The rod is inserted axially in the plunger 11, and passes out through the plunger 21 when drawn, the gripping-jaws 60 being reset at each step in the drawing. The plunger 21 is supported when extended by rollers 29, and is returned by small cylinders 28 and plungers 27 connected to a crosshead on the rod 25. The plunger 11 is returned by similar cylinders 17. The die-head is secured to rods 41 connecting the main cylinders, which also serve to guide rollers 51 supporting a yoke 30 on the front end of the rod 25. The jaws 60 are capable of a slight horizontal and vertical movement in the yoke 30, so that they be set opposite the end of the rod when pushed through the die-head.