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Patent GB-189800634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Drying Wool or other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: PETRIE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1899-02-10
Abstract: 634. Petrie, F. W. Jan. 10. Drying wool &c.-Consists of means for passing the material to be dried through the apparatus. A frame d, reciprocated from a crank disc driven by variable cone and belt gearing, has pivoted to it two sets of rakes e which hang in an upper and lower chamber respectively. Connected to the rakes e are arms i, having pivoted ends i<2> of the shape shown which run over rails h<1> made with gaps. Thus, when the frame moves to the left, the rakes in the upper chamber hang vertically and push the wool &c. before them towards the lower chamber, while on the return stroke the ends i' engaging in gaps in the rails h<1> act on the arms i through the shoulders i<3> so as to lift the rakes to the position e<1>. allowing them to pass over the wool. The parts i<2> in the lower chamber are arranged so that the wool there moves to the right. In a modification. the trays are moved and the rakes hung on fixed pivots and provided with stops, so that, as the tray moves, one set of rakes is pushed aside by the wool, which is thus carried forward, while the other set is held vertical, holding the wool stationary while the tray passes under it.
Patent GB-189802676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats.
Inventor: ANDERSON EDGAR
Filed: 1898-02-02
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 2676. Anderson, E. Feb. 2. Seats and seat backs ; covers for exposed seats.- A flap H is hinged to the reversible back A', and can either be used as a cover to protect the seat or as a back, in which case it is supported by cross-bars F, F<1> on a frame pivoted at G. The back A', when reversed, acts on pins or a loop b and reverses the frame B. In a modification, the frame B is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189810276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: KING WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 10,276. King, W. May 5. Windows.-Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of the window, and Fig. 3 a horizontal section on the line a-a, Fig. 2, through the upper fitting of the lower sash and the lower fitting of the upper sash. Each sash is normally secured to a camber strip f by screws d', b, the former passing through plates e, c, and screwing into the plate c', and the latter passing through a plate e and into the plate c<1>, the plate c being dispensed with. When it is desired to turn the sashes in the position shown in dotted lines for cleaning &c. from the inside, the pins b are unscrewed and the sashes pivot on the screws d<1>.
Patent GB-189811941-A (GB)
Title: Improved Twine Holder.
Inventor: CLELAND JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 11,941. Cleland, J., and Stewart, J. C. May 26. Sheafing or binding apparatus.-In twine holders, the roller or bobbin B on which the twine is wound is mounted, as shown, on the cones A of a clip or standard having guide-projections D, and loops C through which the string is withdrawn. The cones A may be mounted on separate standards, so as to be adjusted for rollers of different sizes.
Patent GB-189812833-A (GB)
Title: Perforator Ear-ring.
Inventor: RECKUM FRANZ
Filed: 1898-06-08
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 12,833. Reckum, F., and] Oster, H. June 8. Earrings; ear perforators.- The ornamental part A of the earring has attached to it the hook C with a needle point a. There is also pivoted to it the arm D with a bellshaped end c covered by a perforated plate d, which is pressed against the flap of the ear while the perforation is made. When the needle point has passed through the ear, the shoulder b causes it to be retained in the part c.
Patent GB-189813504-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Durable Incandescent Illuminating Bodies.
Inventor: KOCH ALBERT
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 13,504. Koch, A. June 17. Incandescent gas lamps.-Consists of an improved process for making durable mantles and the like, especially suitable for use in conjunction with the process described in Specification No. 30,145, A.D. 1897. The fabric is impregnated with an aqueous solution of thorium nitrate, and then dried, incinerated, and calcined. It is afterwards dipped in a mixture of organic compounds of silicon mixed with an alcoholic solution of cerium, as described in the above Specification, and is then ignited and calcined again. In a modification, the fabric, after treatment with thorium nitrate and incineration, is first impregnated with the silicon compounds and afterwards treated with the cerium solution. In another modification, the fabric is incinerated and calcined after impregnation with the silicon compounds. It is then treated with the cerium solution, and again calcined during a short period.
Patent GB-189822696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mitre-valves, Clack-valves and the like and their Seatings.
Inventor: VICKERS JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 22,696. Vickers, J. Oct. 28. Pump valves.- Relates to mitre valves and their seats. Outside the usual faces are cut grooves d, c in the valve, and d<1>, c<1> in the seat, to form additional working faces. Water collects i the grooves and, acting as a cushion, prevents noise and reduces wear.
Patent GB-189901120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Propellers for Propelling Ships and for Pumping Water.
Inventor: PLECHER ANDREW
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 1120. Plecher, A. Jan. 17. Screw pumps for ships. The rotatable screw tube 2, mounted in stuffing-boxes 4 applied to the adjacent ends of the aligned tubes 1, 1<a>, delivers water in a jet for propelling the vessel or through the rising mains 11. Sluice valves 6 are fitted to the tubes 1, 1<a>, and suction valves 9 are provided for pumping out the hold.
Patent GB-189907142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Making of Bread with Unground Corn.
Inventor: RAKHMANOFF PLATON
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 7142. Rakhmanoff, P. April 5. Hulling wheat.-In preparing bread from corn, the corn is treated with a solution of soda to remove the outer coating.
Patent GB-189913237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubbing Aprons for Use in the Manufacture of Worsted Yarns.
Inventor: WOLSTENHOLME ALFRED
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,237. Wolstenholme, A. June 26. Drawing-frames; processes.-Leather rubbing- aprons for use in the French system of drawing are provided with longitudinal grooves 17, which may be of varying section as shown. The grooves are preferably about a sixteenth of an inch deep and three eighths of an inch apart.
Patent GB-189914772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Motors for Boats, Vessels, and for other purposes.
Inventor: BARBER AMZI LORENZO
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 14,772. Barber, A. L. July 18. Water-heating oil stoves. - Relates to steam motors for boats, vessels, and other purposes. Steam from the boiler of the kind described in Specification No. 2844, A.D. 1899, is heated by the burner b which is supplied with hydrocarbon. The boiler and burner are shown in Fig. 7. The burner b is provided with air tubes 21, and the combustible gas enters by the tube t and issues at perforations surrounding the air tubes. To regulate the steam generation, a regulator k, Fig. 5, is used. The liquid fuel flows from the pipe 9 through the casings 86, 82 into the double tubular stem 80, which is heated to volatilize the oil, and the gas passes from the nozzle 81 into the mixing tube t and to the burner. To start with, the stem 80 is heated in a fire, and is afterwards kept heated by the burner flames. For regulation, the gas passes into a valve case, in which a nozzle port is controlled by a needle valve, which is attached to a rod connected to a head forced by a spring against a flexible diaphragm forming the flexible side of a chamber to which water or steam is admitted from the boiler.
Patent GB-189915354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Despatch Terminals.
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 15,354. Lamson Pneumatic Tube Co. and Phillips, E. C. July 26. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-The terminals are U pipes in two parts A, B, flanged together so as to be set at any desired angle to each other. One limb continues the receiving-tube D, and the other is connected laterally to the despatching- tube E, leaving outstanding ends, which are closed by spring doors F and I on packing-rings G.
Patent GB-189915764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tea Kettles or the like.
Inventor: BRANDON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 15,764. Brandon, W., [trading as Brandon & Co., W.]. Aug. 2. Kettles.-The hinged lid A<1> is placed at the back instead of the middle, to form a steam guard or shield, the wire for the hinge being cranked to form a lever D for opening it, and the handle C is attached at the middle, as shown. The Provisional Specification describes a)so a modification, in which the handle spans from front to back.
Patent GB-189916005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Manufacturing Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: SWAN ALFRED
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 16,005. Swan, A. Aug. 5. Blowing; moulding. - Bulbs of incandescent electric lamps are attached to stems carrying the leading-in wires and filaments, and their necks are expanded either in moulds so that they will fit caps, or directly in indented caps, by the machine shown in Fig. 1. A stand carries a central vertical shaft B with arms f, b, a continuouslyrotating vertical shaft S, and blowpipe burners j<8>. Each arm b carries a socket b<1> supporting a vertical tube on which a lamp stem may be placed, the wires being inside, and the filament upright. A larger tube slides vertically on the stem tube, within the socket b<1>, and carries part of a coupling b<4> for connection with the shaft S, to rotate the socket b<1> and the lamp before the burners j<8>. The lower part of this coupling is movable on the shaft S, by a lever N and pedal w. The bulb of the lamp is placed in openings in plates c<6>, supported by springs on arms of the socket b<1>, and rotates therewith. The vertical position of the bulb is determined by engagement of the plate c<6>, with a roller on an arm e<1>, adjustable vertically by a screw e<5>. After the glass has been heated sufficiently, the pedal w is depressed, disengaging the coupling b<4>, and also disengaging a coupling on the central shaft B from a stop a<3>, and engaging it with a pulley L, driven from the shaft S. The shaft B thus revolves, carrying the lamp away from the burners. The arms f of the shaft carry vertically-sliding tubes f<1> and cups G, lined with rubber or the like. As these revolve they are pressed down by a stationary cam K', a spring intervening, so that the cup G bears on the bulb. Simultaneously the half coupling b<4> travels over a stationary cam K ; this lifts the sliding tube which surrounds the stem tube and carries a mould b<5> lined with carbon, or a cap for the lamp, and places this on the neck of the bulb. When the tube f<1> reaches its lowest position, a side hole in it receives compressed air through the arm f and shaft B ; the bulb neck is thus expanded in the mould or cap. Finally, the cams K <1>, K free the parts f<1> and b<4>, and the cup is raised by a spring. The plates c<6> may be depressed by a lever R connected to a pedal, to give access to the stem tube. The heating-apparatus consists of several gas burners j<8> and blowpipes j<9>, arranged circularly about the lamp, on a support J, which is movable vertically by cams j<5>.
Patent GB-189916454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Veneers and the like.
Inventor: NICHOLS AARON SAWYER
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 16,454. Nichols, A. S.. Aug. 12. Drying veneers &c.-Veneers and the like are dried between platens A, to which steam is fed, from a chamber D, by pipes E having flexible joints e. The upper platen is fixed to a frame B, the platens are connected by slotted links C', and means are provided to approach and separate the platens at intervals to press the veneers and allow the escape of moisture. The Figures show an automatic means of operating the platens, consisting of a cylinder F, a piston F<1>, a piston-rod F', a head L, four levers M, and links P, Q. The communication with the passage J, Fig. 3, leading to the cylinder F, and the steim - inlet port H and exhaust port K is controlled by a valve G, which is raised by the action of the head L on its stem G<2> and lowered by the pressure of steam in the chamber G', which is put in communication with the steam port S<2> or the exhaust port S<5> by the action of a valve S. The valve S is operated, through a lever R<6>, by a spring S<4> and an electromagnet R<5> energized by a battery R<4>, the circuit being closed and opened by a pointer R<1> adapted to engage suitably-arranged contacts R<2> and having a time movement. A stop-cock T is used.
Patent GB-189918435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylinders and Pistons therefor.
Inventor: SPENCE WATSON
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 18,435. Spence, W., and Nolan, J. Sept. 12. Cylinders; pistons.- Relates to means for supporting pistons in large horizontal steam and other cylinders. A recess is formed in the lower portion of the piston in which adjustable rollers are placed. In the one shown a pair of rollers b<4> are fitted, each consisting of a number of discs rotating on a spindle mounted in blocks b<5> adjusted by screws in a bridge-piece b<7>. The packing-rings are placed in the discs b<1> bolted to the body of the piston. Means of lubrication are provided as shown in Fig. 3. A plate a of phosphor bronze is dovetailed into the cylinder, to form a race for these rollers.
Patent GB-189923420-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Azonium-dyestuffs.
Inventor: ULLMANN FRITZ
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 23,420. Ullmann, F., and Kehrmann, F. Nov. 23. Dyes, artificial.-Azonium compounds are produced from azines and derivatives of the eurhodine series by acting upon these bodies in the form of free bases or their acetyl derivatives, dissolved in a neutral solvent in open vessels, with dimethyl sulphate at about 100‹-150‹ C. Examples are given in which the following dye-stuffs are prepared :-(1) a dye-stuff of the formula which dyes silk and tannin-mordanted cotton orange-yellow tints, prepared from dinaphthazine ; (2) an acetylmethyl chloride of toluylene-red which dyes dark bordeaux-red shades, prepared from acetyl-toluylene-red ; (3) the metho-sulphate of acetylmethyl - rosinduline, prepared from an acetylamidonaphthophenazine, and methylrosinduline itself, which dyes orange tints, prepared by saponifying the acetyl compound with diluted sulphuric acid ; (4) the methyl chloride of toluylene-red, which dyes magenta-red, prepared from toluylene-red; (5) metho-sulphate of methylrosinduline which dyes scarlet-red tints, prepared from an amidonaphthophenazine.
Patent GB-190002805-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand for Jugs, Pots, or the like.
Inventor: REUSCH EDUARD
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 2805. Reusch, E. Feb. 12. Stands for table use.-Relates to a tilting stand for jugs, pots, and the like for pouring liquid out of the vessel without raising it. The plate a on which the vessel stands is pivoted at c to the base frame d, and is furnished with a ledge f to prevent the vessel from slipping off. The appliance is described as being applicable to tea-pots &c.
Patent GB-190003131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Carpet Fasteners.
Inventor: ADAMS HARRY CHARLES
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 3131. Adams, H. C. Feb. 16. Stair-carpet fasteners.-Angle-pieces 1, 2, fixed to the stair, have their ends turned over to form guide-ways for serrated strips 4. When in position, a pair of the teeth 6 of each strip project through holes in the angle-pieces, and the strips are held in place by pins 7, 10. The carpet is engaged with the toothed strip as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190005740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Shoes.
Inventor: MORRISON JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5740. Morrison, J. F., Allen, A. J., Hill, J. F., and Rawstron, H. March 27. Drawings to Specification. Plastic compositions for brake blocks, which will resist the action of acids, oil, &c. Sixteen parts of comminuted iron or steel and one part of sulphur are mixed with eight parts of melted asphalt, and the composition formed is forced into the brake shoe while hot.
Patent GB-190008014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cyclist's Mechanic's, and the like Oil Can's.
Inventor: CLUCAS ROBERT
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8014. Clucas, R. May 1. Lubricating-cans.-Relates to means for preventing leakage in oil cans for the use of mechanics and cyclists, and for other purposes. Fig. 1 shows a mechanic's oil can. The detachable nozzle B of the can is formed to receive a needle D, which is pressed by a spring E so as to act as a valve and normally close the outlet C. When it is desired to lubricate a part, the tapered projecting end of the needle has to be slightly depressed to open the outlet. The nozzle may be made non-detachable, and the needle and spring suitably arranged. According to the Provisional Specification, the needle may be dispensed with and the spring arranged to act as a valve, or, instead of the needle projecting from the nozzle, it may be connected with the spring sides or bottom of the can.
Patent GB-190012474-A (GB)
Title: Ointment.
Inventor: RICHARDSON WALTER
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,474. Richardson, W. July 11. Ointments ; corns and the like, treatment of.-An ointment containing tallow, fuller's earth, and eucalyptus oil, mixed over a fire &c., is used for treating hot feet, and also removing corns and other growths. The foot is first fomented with hot water and dried.
Patent GB-190016242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Changing the Position of Shuttle Boxes in Looms.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 16,242. Edwards, E., [Falke, G. A., and Hahn, H.]. Sept. 12. Loom shuttlechanging mechanism.-A drop-box 2 is connected by means of a rod 3, rocking-lever 4, and rod 9, to an eccentric ring 10, which rides upon the outermost of three eccentric blocks, 11, 12, 13, Fig. 3, employed for giving a variable lift to the drop-box. According to the pattern, one of these eccentrics is coupled to a driving-part, which may be a loosely-mounted disc 15, driven from the main shaft 16, by means of a crank 18, rod 19, toothed segment 17, and pinion 21, forming part of a longitudinally-movable sleeve 22, having projections 25, which engage with corresponding slots in disc 15. The coupling of any eccentric to the disc 15 is effected by means of a corresponding pin 31, 32, or 33, respectively attached to concentric sleeves 28, 29, 30, which are normally held in a retracted position upon a shaft 14, by spring- controlled catches 37. The pins 31, 32, 33 pass through apertures in the corresponding eccentrics, and, when moved forwards, they enter radial grooves 34, 35 in the disc 15. Three longitudinally-movable pins 43,actuated by means of needles 47 and pattern cards 46, pass through a reciprocating support 44, and periodically enter recesses 39 in the sleeves 28. 29, 30. A cover 42, Fig. 3, carries locking-bolts which enter longitudinal recesses in the sleeves.
Patent GB-190019289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Reciprocating Devices for Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 19,289. Newton, H. Oct. 27. Crossheads and crosshead guides.-Relates to steam, gas, petrol, or other fluid-pressure engines with slot and crank motion, and consists mainly of the construction of the slotted crosshead. In the example shown in section in Fig. 1 and in front elevation in Fig. 3, the crosshead is composed of webs a, a, and a box d closed at one side, in which reciprocates the slipper e' embracing the wrist or crank pin e. The webs a are integral at one end with the piston j, and at the other end with a guidedisc h. Several similar discs may be provided at suitable points for strengthening the webs ; such discs may be either complete or incomplete. The crosshead may be divided and bolted together, as shown at o, and the piston head may be similarly attached. The box d may also be slotted right through to suit a shaft with the crank in the middle.
Patent GB-190102413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: WRIGHT GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 2413. Wright, G. E., and McNeill, D. R. Feb. 5. Gas grilling-stoves.-The burner tube A has a right-angled portion B sliding over the gas-supply tube C. The burner tube is shown in its lowest position, that is, with the perforations a below the grids H, as required for grilling. By turning the handle G, cams E on the rod D raise the burner to such a position that the perforations a are above the grid H, as required for boiling and like operations.
Patent GB-190107761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to cycles and Motor-cars.
Inventor: STARLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 7761. Starley, W. April 16. Sociables; tricycles; balance gear.-Relates to sociable tricycles or motor cycles. A steering-head B, Figs. 1 and 2, carrying in the usual steering- forks the front wheel A, is connected by a tube D with the rear axle tube C, and by curved tubes G with the bottom brackets F, F<1> mounted at the lower ends of saddle posts E, E<1> and connected by tubes H, H<1> with bearings J for an axle K. The bearings J are connected by tubes N, N' with the tube C, and by stays M, M<1> with the saddle posts. Tubes O, O<1> connect the saddle posts with the tube C. The saddle post E is arranged in front of the post E<1>, to allow the rider on that side to steer easily. The cycle is driven from crank axles contained in the bottom brackets F, F<1> by chain gearing connected first to the axle K and then through suitable balance gear P to the driving-axle. Fig. 3 shows means for adjusting the wheels &c. of the balance gear. The ends of the axle tube C are secured in sleeves Q arranged to carry the axle bearings and threaded to screw into the split and screw-threaded ends of the gear boxes P, P<1>. Any suitable clipping-device locks the parts in position.
Patent GB-190120183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling Pumping Engines.
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 20,183. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Wright, R. Oct. 9. Governing or controlling pumps.-The plunger b, pressed upwards by the delivery pressure against a spring, carries a lever d to which is connected at d<2> an ordinary centrifugal governor driven from the engine, the connection being such that an increase of either the speed or the delivery pressure raises the rod h. The rod h is connected to a lever j pivoted to the rod k<1> of a small steam valve k and the rod l<1> of the main throttle valve l, Fig. 2. The valve k controls the supply of live steam to the outer ends of pistons carried by the throttle valve, which is thus moved by steam pressure according to the movements of the rod h. The throttle valve in moving carries the lever j with it, and so moves the valve k, which thus becomes a " hunting " valve. A bye-pass p<1> may be provided to enable the engine to creep when the throttle is closed.