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Patent GB-189911088-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Machinery for Use in the Manufacture of Needles.
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 11,088. Milward & Sons, H., and Webb, T. May 27. Pointing wire; sharpening ; polishing.-Relates to the manufacture of needles, and consists essentially of an endless band covered on its outside with emery or the like and running over a pair of pulleys, one of which is coated with rubber or other elastic substance. In place of, or in addition to, this rubber coating, an endless rubber band may 'be used inside the emery band, or, according to the Provisional Specification, the pulley bearings may be made to yield slightly. Fig. 2 shows the invention embodied in a machine for skimming or cleaning " points " before they are stamped for the eyes &c., c being the emery band and b<2> the upper of the two pulleys. The points d are pressed against the band by a block e, and are at the same time slowly rolled towards the hopper by slowly-rotating discs which press their ends against the block e. Fig. 9 shows a modification for setting glovers' needles, the needle being supported on a slot g<2> of the inclined rest g. In another modification, for grinding the points of ordinary needles, the needles are traversed obliquely across the band c by a feed-disc above it, their eye ends resting on a fixed support. The invention is applicable for other stages of needle manufacture, such as polishing the heads.
Patent GB-189913035-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pantograph for Marking or Cutting Boot and Shoe Patterns and other Designs.
Inventor: ROCHE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 13,035. Roche, T. June 23. Pantographs.-The apparatus is principally for cutting or marking out boot and shoe patterns, though it may be used for other patterns and designs. The three parallel bars a, b, c are made extensible, and carry scales and pointers and clamping wing-nuts R for adjustment. The middle bar b is secured to a spindle D working in a socket m the table on ball bearings, and roller castors are provided at F<1>, F<1>. The bars E, J carry respectively the tracer G<1> and the marking- tool or cutter K. The marker is conical, and fitted into a conical socket, while the cutter turns like a castor in a conical holder. The bar J is adjustable in the same manner as the bars a, b, c. The paper N rests on a glass sheet, and is held by a spring clip P ; it is brought from a roll under the table through a slit A<1>, and between the edge of the glass plate and a spring roller Q. The pattern H may be adjusted as desired over the slots H<3>.
Patent GB-189913178-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of New Sulphonic Acids and of Colouring Matters and other Products therefrom.
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 13,178. Levinstein, I., Pollak, F., and Levinstein (Limited). June 26. Developing.-Diamidonaphthatene sulphonic acid, to which the constitution alpha1,alpha2-amido-naphthylenediamine-alpha3(alpha4)-sulphonic acid is ascribed, is prepared by reducing alpha1-amido-alpha2-nitronaphthalene-alpha3- sulphonic acid, for example, with iron and acetic acid. It forms greyish needles, and oxidizes readily in alkaline solutions. The Provisional Specification refers to the use of this compound as a slow photographic developer, especially for over-exposed plates.
Patent GB-189917719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Variable-rate Electric Meters.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1899-09-01
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 17,719. Lorrain, J. G., [Macdonald, H. A.]. Sept. 1. Energy and quantity meters.-An ordinary meter, which may have a counter registering energy correctly, is provided with a counter 11 registering units chargeable at a rate varying throughout each day, in accordance with the average load on the supply station ; the meter may also contain a pointer 36 indicating on a scale 38 the rate charged at any time. One arrangement is shown in Fig. 6. The meter contains a clock which causes a cylinder 6 to turn once in 24 hours. On the cylinder is a groove or ridge 7, copied by electrotyping, stereotyping, or otherwise from a pattern on which a curve has been cut representing the station load throughout the day, averaged. The meter rotates a disc 3, driving frictionally a wheel 4 on a long pinion 23, which gears with a wheel 25 connected to the counter 11. The wheel and pinion are movable along a rod 24, radially over the disc 3 by a pin 18 engaging the groove or ridge of the cylinder, which thus holds the wheel 4 at distances from the centre of the disc varying in accordance with the load curve ; the movement of the counter 11 due to each rotation of the disc 3 is thus varied. The pin 18 is also connected by a slotted lever 31 and a link 34 to the rate-indicating pointer 36. In modifications, the parts 31, 34, 36 may be dispensed with, the pin 18 carrying a pointer to indicate on a short straight scale of rates. The long pinion 23 may be replaced by a square shaft sliding through a short pinion, or these and the disc and wheel 3, 4 by any other ordinary variable-ratio gear. The cylinder 6 may be replaced by a disc ; the curve may be the average for a quarter year only, in which case the cylinder or disc is changed at the end of each quarter. The clock may have an electric winding-attachment.
Patent GB-190003280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: ROEMER GERHARD WILHELM AMANDUS
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3280. R÷mer, G. W. A. Feb. 19. Water-tube boilers.-Horizontal water chambers a and b are connected by sinuous tubes d and by a water chamber c which is traversed by smoke-tubes. The upper chambers b are connected by curved tubes f to a steam drum g. Downcomers m are arranged in the central plane. The furnace gases, after having played on the bottom of the chambers a, pass round their rear ends and come forward among the tubes d and through the smoke-tubes of the chamber c. They then pass backward among the tubes f to the chimney. A feedwater-heater k, with horizontal baffle-plates projecting alternately backwards and forwards, is disposed between the two sets of tubes d.
Patent GB-190007463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mantelpeices
Inventor: SPRAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1901-04-23
Abstract: 7463. Spray, W. April 23. M a n t e l pieces.- Mirrors or silvered glass panels G are used in the construction of the piers or other parts of mantelpieces.
Patent GB-190009238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Automatic Machines.
Inventor: PEARSON JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 9238. Pearson, J. W. May 18. Sale apparatus, specifically mentioned as for cigarettes, but applicable generally. Delivery mechanism.-On pulling out a drawer 7 having a recess 35 a cigarette is taken from the end of a sloping shelf 30, and is brought out-ide the casing, while the shelf, turning on knife-edges 31, sets itself across the end of a fixed slope 29. As the drawer is pushed in, a roller 24, having a recess 25, transfers a cigarette from a pile 1 to the fixed slope, so that the swinging shelf is again loaded. Coin action.-The coin, dropped down a shoot 2, turns a baffle 10 having several arms 13, 14,15, 16, and descends over a guide-piece 33 attached to the knife-edge of the swinging shelf, below which it disengages a pivoted hook 8 from a lug 6 on the drawer. Casings.-A pocket 41 on the drawer 3 of the casing covers the lug 6 on the drawer. Coin-discharging mechanism.-The coin is retained on the hook by a pivoted finger 19, but this is turned by the recessed roller to let the coin escape. Coin-slit closing-devices.-An arm 36 turning with the recessed roller sets the baffle 16 so as to obstruct the coin-entrance slit. Fraud, preventing; returning coin.-The baffle 16 nips a suspending-string. A gravity catch 37 holds the pivoted hook 8 against disengagement by shocks, but is disengaged by the coin. If the supply of cigarettes is exhausted, the guide-piece 33 on knife-edges directs the coin out of the apparatus by a shoot 34.
Patent GB-190012174-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fastening Boot and Shoe Laces.
Inventor: HINE CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,174. Hine, C. T., and Waters, C. R. July 5. Lacing-fastenings.-A clip for securing boot and shoe laces consists of a strip d, d<1>, bent as shown and formed with toothed flanges f, g, adapted to engage together and grip the lace when a bent lever h, pivoted in ears i formed on the part d, is turned over the part d<1>. The part d is secured by spikes, studs, &c. to the tongue of the shoe, the laces passing over the strip d', where they are gripped by flanges h<2> on the lever h, and between the flanges f, g. In a modification, the flanges g, h<2> are replaced by rubber pads, the flanges f being parallel and engaging the pad on the part d<1>.
Patent GB-190014239-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Removing the Paper from the Upper Press Cylinder of Paper Machines
Inventor: KOEHLER OTTO
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 14,239. K÷hler, O., and Bleeck, H. Aug. 8. Paper machines.-The paper is prevented from adhering to the upper roller a of the web press by means of a roller d, which is pressed against it by springs and is provided with a brake strap, the pressure of which can be regulated. The paper is removed from the roller d by a scraper, and falls again on to the felt. For paper of inferior quality, or on starting the apparatus, the roller d may be caused to press only lightly on the roller a, so as to loosen the paper, which is completely removed from the roller a by a suspended roller u, which is pressed against the roller a by a weighted lever, and is rotated through an intermediate wheel l from the shaft of the roller a. The roller d may be driven by gearing at a greater speed than the roller a.
Patent GB-190017336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Saddles or Seats for Bicycles.
Inventor: STANBRIDGE HENRY
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,336. Stanbridge, H. Oct. 1. Saddle and seat supports.-Relates to improvements in the saddles or seats for bicycles described in Specification No. 7318, A.D. 1898. The frame A has projections a' at the ends, to which the underframe B is connected by the various levers and links. The springs E controlling the levers are carried by the barrels b<3>, b<6>, and the distance between the pivots b<2>, b<7> is regulated by means of washers b<4>, which are eccentric.
Patent GB-190022397-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Colouring Matters and of Intermediate Products for Use therein.
Inventor: OEHLER K
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 22,397. Lake, H. H., [Oehler, K.]. Dec. 8. Oxytriazoles and their sulphonic acids are produced by melting with caustic alkalies those triazole-sulphonic acids which are obtained by oxidizing the azo dye-stuffs formed by combining #-naphthylamine or its derivatives with diazo compounds. Examples are given in which a dioxytriazole-sulphonic acid is thus produced from the triazole-disulphonic acid obtained from the dye-stuff sulphanilic-acid-azo-amido-R-salt ; a monoxytriazole-monosulphonic acid is produced from the triazole-disulphonic acid obtained from the dyestuff 2-naphthylamine-8-sulphonic-acid-azo-2-naphthylamine - 5 - sulphonic acid ; dioxytriazole is produced from the triazole - disulphonic acid obtained from the dye-stuff 2 : 8-naphthylaminesulphonic-acid-azo-2 : 6-naphthylamine - sulphouicacid ; and a dioxytriazole-disulphonic acid is produced from a tetrasulphonic acid which is obtained by further sulphonating the triazuledisulphonic acid obtained from the dye-stuff 2 : 6- naphthylamine-sulphonic-acid-azo-2 : 6-naphthylamine sulphonic acid. Dyes, artificial.-Mono- and dis-azo dyes are produced by combining the foregoing oxytriazoles with diazo and tetrazo compounds. For example, blueish-red disazo dyes result from the combination of tetrazotizedbenzidine, tolidine, or dianisidine with two molecular proportions of dioxytriazole-monosulphonic acid; mixed disazo dyes which dye reddish-blue to blue shades are produced by combining tetrazotized benzidine, tolidine, or dianisidine with equal molecular proportions of amidonaphthol disulphonic acid and dioxytriazolemonosulphonic acid ; when amidonaphthol disulphonic acid in the foregoing combination is replaced by salicylic acid, a yellowish red dye is obtained ; dyes for unmordanted cotton are produced by combining diazotized dehydrothiotoluidine with oxytriazoles ; and a yellowish-red wool dye is produced by combining diazotized sulphanilic acid with mono-oxytriazole-sulphonic acid. The foregoing dyes are rendered faster to washing and light by treating the dyed goods with metallic salts.
Patent GB-190104292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air-pumps.
Inventor: SCHWICKERT EDUARD
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 4292. Schwickert, E. Feb. 28. Compressing; exhausting.-A continuous current of air for ventilating or cooling purposes is produced by a current of water which enters the vessel a at b and, flowing through the pipe e, escapes from the vessel f at h. The air enters the vessel a by a pipe d, and is forced through the pipe c in columns by the masses of water shown at e, and escapes by the pipe g from the vessel f.
Patent GB-190106227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breast Pumps.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 6227. Martin, W. H. March 25. Breast pumps.-A receptacle A is closed by a screw cap C carrying tubes E, F. The tube E is connected by a flexible coupling G with a bellglass H adapted to fit against the breast. The tube F is connected by a flexible tube I with a ball K fitted with valves H,K arranged so that it acts as a suction pump.
Patent GB-190114043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed Rests.
Inventor: FRAMPTON ALBERT
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 14,043. Frampton, A. July 10. Bed-rests.-The frame a, which is adapted to be attached to the head of the bed by cross-stave b, has slits i in which works a rod carried on one end of a frame f, the other end of which is connected with the rest l. The rest l, which may be fitted with wire fabric, is also connected with the frame f by adjusting-struts n having a rod which moves in the slits r of the frame f. Both the rods which move in the slits are divided at the middle, the ends of the parts being threaded and connected by nuts by which the rods may be fixed in position, or loosened. The rest can, by means of the arrangement shown, be suitably extended and inclined, and, when not in use, it is folded so that the studs e rest on the brackets c. When folded into the smallest space for transport, the studs d rest on the brackets c.
Patent GB-190114415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Indicating the Impact of Bodies at a Distance Particularly Applicable for Recording Targets.
Inventor: MOTTA JUAN URRUTIA Y
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-07-15
Abstract: 14,415. Urrutia y Motta, J. July 15. Targets. -Relates to electrical signalling and recording apparatus for targets. Plates or sections C of a target representing a man or the like are mounted one above the other on knife-edges or pivots B', and are maintained in a vertical position by springs D, adjustable in strength by movable plates or otherwise. When a section of the target is struck by a projectile, it oscillates on the points B' and completes an electric circuit through an adjustable contact-screw G, a spring arm H, and an indicator at the firing-point. The number of oscillations of the target and the corresponding movements of the indicator will be proportional to the distance from the points B' at which the target is struck. The forward motion of each section of the target is limited by a cord X attached to a lever Y adjustable by means of a screw Z. The target frame is provided with sockets to receive the pivots B', and is constructed of hinged folding parts. A pointer P of each indicator at the firiog-point is mounted on an axle Q carrying an escapement-wheel and a drum operated by a weight R' or spring. When a circuit is completed, the pointer is allowed to move forward a step by an armature pawl S', and a bell is rung by an auxiliary battery thrown into action by an armature V.
Patent GB-190117363-A (GB)
Title: A Luminous Press-button for Electric Bells for Indicating When the Attendant is Coming.
Inventor: DAUVEY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 17,363. Dauvey, C. Aug. 29. Indicating ringing of bells to operators.-The push A of an electric bell contains a low potential electric lamp F, which is switched into the bell circuit by the attendant and illuminates a window in the casing B bearing the word '' coming." In a modified form, the window bears the word " out," and the lamp is left in the circuit when the attendant is absent, so that on pressing the button E the window is illuminated. In another form, the attendant's switch is constructed and arranged so as to place one of two lamps in circuit, to indicate on pressing the button whether he is in or out.
Patent GB-190203988-A (GB)
Title: Protecting Cover or Tread for the Rubber Tyres of Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: NUSCH FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 3988. Nusch, F., (trading as Harrington & Co., F. G.), [Levy, A. M.]. Feb. 17. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to protected rubber tyres of the type shown in Figs. 8 and 9. The tyre h is formed in sections of which adjacent pairs are secured together by driving U-shaped staples g, Figs. 6 and 7, through holes in metal plates f so that one prong enters ,each section. The periphery of the tyre is covered with cloth c interwoven with wire, and over the cloth are fitted metal tread plates a, the bent ends of which have radial slots b, Between the bent ends and the tyre metal plates d are interposed, and rails D are then driven through. The ends l of the rails are broken off at the grooves e, and the projecting parts which remain are bent at the notches k, to clinch the plates to the tyre.
Patent GB-190205065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overhead Electric Trolley Wires.
Inventor: CRIBB JOSEPH PRESTON
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 5065. Cribb, J. P. Feb. 28. Electric railways and tramways with safety appliances for overhead conductors. Coraductors.-The trolley wires L are attached to the levers I pivoted on the insulated bushings K in the #-shaped bracket A. The tension of the wires normally holds the levers in contact with the rod H passing through the insulating-block F, and the circuit is interrupted, as shown on the left, in case a wire breaks.
Patent GB-190215681-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Trouser Press Combined or not with a Trouser Stretcher.
Inventor: WEINTRAUD ALFRED
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 15,681. Weintraud, A. July 14. Trouser presses; trouser stretchers.-Relates to the construction of a trouser press, with which a stretcher may be combined, if desired. The press consists of a bottom board A, Figs. 2 and 3, and an upper pressing-board B, which is fitted with curved blade springs C ; the springs are fixed at one end to the board B, the other ends being loose to slide upon a friction plate. The two boards are clamped together by means of angle pieces or straps D, E and cross-bars G, the straps at one side being provided with holes F at different heights, to receive the rounded ends of the cross-bars G, the other ends of which are engaged in corresponding notches H in the straps at the other side. The clamping pressure, which is transmitted through the springs C, is adjusted by varying the height of the cross-bars G. Any suitable stretching-appliance can be adapted to or form part of the presser.
Patent GB-190220257-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Rotator for Ships Logs.
Inventor: MIDDLETON GEORGE NEWTON
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,257. Middleton, G. N. Sept. 17. Logs.-The blades B of the rotator are connected by soldering or casting, to dispense with the usual core. The rotator may be formed from a tube strengthened by a second and internal one. The nose of the rotator is tapered to diminish the resistance.
Patent GB-190222083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free Wheel Clutches for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SMART ALGERNON
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,083. Smart, A. Oct. 10. Clutches for bicycles, motor cycles, &c. The chain-wheel b is formed with inwardly-projecting bevel teeth b<1>, which, in forward-driving, are drawn into engagement with ratchet teeth on a disc a fixed to the wheel hub d. When the chain-wheel is retarded or turned backwards, the bevel shape of its teeth causes it to move laterally out of engagement with the disc a and into engagement with a fixed disc c, which is provided with similar teeth. In forward-driving, the chain-wheel fits over and is carried by the disc a ; when stationary, it is carried by the disc c. To prevent jamming, the disc c is made in the form of a ring free to move laterally against springs, but not to rotate, upon a fixed disc c<2>. In another arrangement, the chain-wheel is provided with two sets of bevel teeth, one to engage the disc a and the other the disc c.
Patent GB-190223209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireplaces.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 23,209. Adams, M. J. Oct. 24. Grates; convertible coal and gas stoves. - The grate is raised above the level of the hearth, and is shaped as a bowl, at the centre of which is a grating A, which takes the place of the usual firebars. The air space B is more or less closed by a door C. Instead of coals, asbestos may be placed in the bowl-shaped grate, and gas led below the grating A, to form an incandescent gas fire.
Patent GB-190223933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports or Hangers for Overhead Electric Wires.
Inventor: BENTLEY TOM PERCY
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 23,933. Bentley, T. P. Nov. 3. Conductors.-Relates to bangers or supports for electric wires, especially overhead trolley wires, and consists in constructing them in two or more parts, so that in the event of the wire breaking, contact is broken and the wire becomes dead. Fig. 1 shows one form in which a central portion a is connected by a bolt c to a support C, while two side portions a<1>, a<2>, to which the wires B are secured, are pivoted at d to forked arms D. The meeting faces of the parts a, a', a<2> are suitably shaped so as to make contact or interlock. The faces are normally kept in contact by the tension of the wire, but, when the wire breaks, the weight of the fallen end turns the pivoted part a' or a<2> and breaks contact. For existing supports, forked arms to carry the hinged parts a', a<2>, may be attached by clips. Current may be supplied to the central piece a by extending the insulated bolt c through the top of the support c.