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Patent GB-189714767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Flues of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HAWKSLEY GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-06-18
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 14,767. Hawksley, G. W. June 18. Steam-generator furnace flues.-To enable the flues described in Specification No. 690, A.D. 1861, to be readily removed when necessary, the enlarged section F<1> of the flue is secured to the front plate P of the boiler by an angle-iron, as shown in Fig. 1, or as shown in Fig. 2, by swelling the end of the section and flanging the flue aperture in the front plate, or by inserting a ring as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-189715168-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Measuring Electrical Power and Appliances for that purpose.
Inventor: FIELD MICHAEL BIRT
Filed: 1897-06-24
Granted: 1898-06-24
Abstract: 15,168. Field, M. B. June 24. Energy meters; electrometers.-Power supplied by an alternating current to any circuit is measured by the difference of the readings of two instruments indicating (C+V)<2> and (C-V)<2> respectively, where C and V are simultaneous instantaneous values of the current and pressure. In a modification, the second instrument indicates (V-C)<2> ; in three other modifications, the instruments indicate V<3>, C<2>, and either (C+ V)<2>, (C-V)<2>, or (V-C)<2>, from differences of which the power V C may be obtained. A single differential instrument may be used, indicating power directly. Fig. 2 shows one arrangement of apparatus for the first-mentioned method. The supply mains A, D are connected by the primary T of a transformer, and one main contains a low fixed resistance R. The transformer has two equal low-pressure secondaries connected through the two circuits a b, c b of a differential current meter, to the ends of the resistance R. For the first modified method, the resistance R is in two equal halves, and the transformer T has a single secondary, or is replaced by a single coil, a part of which serves as secondary. With a single resistance, secondary, and instrument, a switch may be used to reverse connections, so that the two quantities may be observed successively. With two instruments, a switch may be used to change the connections so that they indicate current and pressure separately ; from these and the power readings, the apparent power supplied and phase difference may be obtained. Power supplied in any three-wire system is obtained by making separate measurements between each outside main and the third one, or a single instrument may be used, as shown in Fig. 13. The instruments are preferably hot-wire or electrostatic. Fig. 13 shows a double electrometer. The movable part P' is connected to the central main A<3>, and carries plates within two pairs of fixed cells, which are connected separately to the terminals of fixed resistances R', R' in the outer mains. Such an instrument may be used on a two-wire system. A differential instrument may be made with two hot wires or other devices acting oppositely through two pulleys and cords on one indicator. Two distinct instruments may be mounted in one case, Fig. 15, with pointers J', H<2> indicating on one scale I<4>. To fix the pointers while their positions are observed, two strips of paper K are pressed against them by shafts which are cranked and connected by a link K' to a handle K<3>.
Patent GB-189724657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vent Pegs or the like.
Inventor: ODELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-25
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 24,657. Odell, W. Oct. 25. Vent pegs.-The hollow chamber A, fitted with a cap, communicates with the interior of the cask through the threaded tube B<1>, and w i t h the e x t e r n a l air through an aperture D. The latter is fitted with a valve E which, while it admits air, does not allow the escape of any gases.
Patent GB-189728219-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vehicle Brake.
Inventor: WHITE PAUL HELB
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 28,219. White, P. R. Nov. 30. B r a k e s for vehicles driven by foot power are operated by backpedalling or reversal of the driving power. A driving-wheel hub E, shown in section, turns on bearings on an axle A. The enclosed part of the axle is square, and carries a sleeve A' of vulcanized fibre, or is otherwise provided with a cylindrical friction surface. The hub E contains a cylinder C and a shorter curved wedge D, fixed in it by screws. An eccentric opening in the sleeve C contains a loose inner cylinder B, bored eccentrically to surround the friction surface A<1>, and cut away at the middle, as shown, to receive the wedge D. The cylinder B at one end has a projection extending through a slot in the hub into engagement with a sprocket or other driving- wheel loose on the hub. Normally the sprocketwheel drives the hub, through this projection, and the parts B, D rotate clear of the friction surface A', but if the sprocket-wheel is held back it turns the projection and cylinder B in the cylinder C, and causes them to bear on the stationary surface A'.
Patent GB-189805488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Coffee, Tea, and other Infusions.
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5488. AÙrated Bread Co. and Samways, J. March 5. Tea &c. making apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for making tea, coffee, &c., and consists of improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 14,405, A.D. 1890. A central urn a is supported upon a pedestal b through which rise pipes from the boiler. Arms c projecting from the pedestal carry infusers e, and through a passage in these arms boiling water may be admitted to the bottom or steam to the top of the infuser. Each infuser is hinged to the back of the ring, so that it can be turned back for various purposes, and its motion is controlled by a pin which moves in a slot in the lever c<1>. An overflow pipef passes from the top of each infuser to a spout f<1> in the pedestal, so that, in making the infusion, when water issues from the spout it indicates that the infuser is full. Caps f<3> are provided on the pipe f which may be taken off and replaced by a strainer when it is not desired to brew an infuser full of coffee. A wire strainer g causes the coffee grounds to mix with the water. To attach the urn a to the pedestal b, a split ring a' is clamped to the bottom of the urn, upon which is screwed a ring a carrying inclined lugs h<1> A metal ring k fits upon the pedestal, and is provided with slots to receive the lugs h<1>. By turning the ring k by means of the handles k<1>, the urn may be secured to the pedestal. A valve l, which may be closed by a pin, is provided at the top of the urn. The drawing-off tap m and other similar parts may be provided with a straight passage closed by a screw plug n for purposes of cleaning.
Patent GB-189807021-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for taking Samples of Pulverised and Granulated Materials.
Inventor: GEISSLER CARL
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 7021. Geissler, C. March 23. Sampling granular materials.-The material to b e sampled is fed into a hopper C, and a portion of it falls into the uppermost a of a series of rotary drums a, b, c, d, each having an adjustable opening at A. The remainder of the material passes away down a shoot e. The drums a, b, c, dare of different sizes, and are driven at different speeds so that a sample only of the material fed into the hopper C is discharged, after passing through all the drums, from the lowermost drum d into a suitable receptacle placed beneath, while the bulk passes through the shoots shown into the shoot e.
Patent GB-189808066-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Facilitating the Withdrawal of Props and other objects in Coal and other Mines.
Inventor: EVANS DANIEL
Filed: 1898-04-05
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 8066. Evans, D. April 5. Lifting-jacks.-Mine props, buried trams, rails, timber, &c. are hauled out by a chain or rope attached to a hook or eye i of a screw a, which works through a nut b fixed in a frame c. The screw is rotated by a ratchet brace h, or by other means, and the frame c is mounted on legs d or lashed to posts or other supports. The legs are pivoted to the frame, and may be pointed, or fitted with discs or shoes at the ends. The frame carries a second nut b<1>, at right-angles to the nut b, to receive the screw.
Patent GB-189809721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Web Printing Machines.
Inventor: ANNAND ROBERT CUMMING
Filed: 1898-04-27
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 9721. Annand, R. C. April 27. Rotary machines.-Relates to means for feeding the web to the machine, at a slightly-variable speed, and to pasting-devices for pasting the webs together. Figs. 1 and 2 show a feeding-device consisting of the endless band 10 resting on the reel 1<a> from which the web 1 passes over the guide-roller 2 to the printing-mechanism. The band 10 is driven by a conical roller 11 geared, as by the gears 19 and shaft 20; to some part of the printing-machine, and it passes over another conical roller 12 in a frame 13 pivoted on the shaft of the roller 11. The belt is moved to different parts of the rollers 11, 12, to vary the speed of the feed, by a belt-shifter consisting of rollers 18 engaging the belt, and mounted on a slide operated by a screw shaft 15. Fig. 4 shows a pasting- mechanism consisting of a disc 22 running in a slot in the paste receptacle 23. The periphery of the disc is formed with shallow indentations or teeth 22<a>, two or more of which always engage the adjustable scraper or regulator 25. This prevents escape of paste when the disc is at rest, and the teeth also operate to remove obstructions,
Patent GB-189810885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ceilings.
Inventor: SCHROEDER GABRIEL
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 10,885. Schr÷der, G. May 12. Slabs for ceilings. Plaster of Paris slabs A, B, C are ribbed so as to form geometrical or ornamental patterns in relief.
Patent GB-189811110-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cycle Stand for Home-training.
Inventor: MEULI-HILTY JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-16
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 11,110. Meuli-Hilty, J. May 16. Home-trainers; stands.-Relates to a cycle stand adapted to be used as a home-trainer. A base a is provided with a front upright c having a groove for the reception of the bottom bracket g and two back uprights b having grooves for the reception of steps, which are placed one on each end of the axle of the rear wheel. The uprights are counected by bracing-pieces f. The groovesmay be lined with felt or other suitable material. When placed upon the stand, the rear wheel of the cycle is slightly raised so as to permit of its use as a home-trainer. This stand is suitable for military cyclists.
Patent GB-189811561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: SUGDEN DANIEL
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 11,561. Sugden, D. May 23. Incandescent gas lamps.-Consists in the substitution of a mercury seal for the india-rubber tubing connection usually employed with anti-vibration devices. The space between the pipe K depending from the burner R and the tube J on the gas box 0 is sealed by mercury H, and contact and jarring between the tubes K, J are prevented by a scroll spring M, shown in plan in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189816720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Wool and other Textile Materials.
Filed: 1898-08-02
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 16,720. Lake, H. H., [Stevens & Sons, M. T.]. Aug. 2. Drying wool, yarn, fabrics, &c.-Within a cylindrical chamber a is situated a circular rotary perforated drying-table b<2>, through which currents of hot air are made to pass by means of fans k, k<1>, and k<2>. The upper air chamber has partitions g' and g<5> forming a discharge passage h', into which the dried material passes through a door g<6>, and from which the material is driven by a blast of air, created by a blower j in communication with an opening j<2>. The bottom air chamber is divided into segments h, 1, 2, and 3, the three latter of which communicate with the fan conduits m, m<1>, and m<2>, which also communicate with steam-pipe heating-apparatus; one of which is shown at n, Fig. 3, provided with an adjustable cover m<7> to regulate the temperature. The material to be dried is fed to the opening a<3> by endless carriers d and e, the latter consisting of a spiked apron, the spikes of which point upwards on the ascending side of the apron, and are more closely packed on the side leading to the outer edge of the table b<2>, so as to deposit more material there. A circular track or flange a<1> is attached to the inner surface of the casing a to support the table b<2>, when overloaded. The table consists of a number of perforated plates fixed to and radiating from the spider b<1>; these plates are elastic and normally spring upwards from the track a<1>. Modifications may be made in some of the above arrangements.
Patent GB-189818965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Targets and Mantlets for Rifle Practice.
Inventor: GEORGE CHARLES ALBERT DUKE
Filed: 1898-09-06
Granted: 1899-09-06
Abstract: 18,965. George, C. A. D. Sept. 6. Targets and markers' mantlets.- The dummy marking-target B and the firing-target are carried by a frame which is mounted on rollers E on a rail C, and is guided by parallel standards F behind a mantlet A. The marking-disc I is suspended from one of the bars H of the dummy target in such a position as to mark the value of the shot. An arm D of the target frame automatically closes a side door of the mantlet when the frame is moved to expose the target and withdraw the dummy behind the mantlet. The motion of the target frame is limited by end posts or stops L secured to the rail by pins.
Patent GB-189903239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candle or Taper Holders and Extinguishers.
Inventor: SINGLETON THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 3239. Singleton, T. Feb. 14. Candle holders; taper holders. -The holder is made from a single piece of wire bent to form a base or stand 2, uprights 1, and spring jaws or grippers 3, which are flanged and internally grooved, and serve to extinguish the candle or taper when it has burned down to their level. When the holder is constructed with the coiled base 2<a> shown in Fig. 5, it may be fixed upon a rod or pole for lighting gas jets. In a modification, the vertical arms 1 with the jaws 3 are mounted upon a base formed by a metal plate or dish.
Patent GB-189907858-A (GB)
Title: Attachable Linen Button-holes.
Inventor: ALDOUS THOMAS KENNARD
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 7858. Aldons, T. K. April 14. Buttonholes.-Consists of a linen tab with a buttonhole formed in it and serving for attachment to a collar or other garment on which a buttonhole may be broken or frayed. Fig. 3 shows one form, suitable for attachment to the front ends of a collar, and other forms suitable for shirt fronts and neckbands are described.
Patent GB-189910263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Vans for the Collection and Removal of Dust, Ashes, and Town Refuse Generally.
Inventor: GLOVER JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 10,263. Glover, J. W. May 16. Covers and roofs, cart, wagon, van, and like.- Relates to improvements connected with the covers of carts &c. of the type described in Specification No. 137, A.D. 1882. To deflect dust when shooting rubbish into the vehicle, semicircular boards E are fitted at its ends and centre and project a few inches above the sliding covers C. Central longitudinal boards F are attached to the transverse deflectors.
Patent GB-189918802-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of Carbamic Ethers.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,802. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Sept. 18. Medicinal preparations.-Carbamic ethers of certain secondary alcohols, viz., methylethylcarbinol, diethylcarbinol, methylpropylcarbinol, methylisopropylcarbinol, ethylpropylcarbinol, ethylisopropylcarbinol, methylbutylcarbinol, ethylisobutylcarbinol, dipropylcarbinol, methyl-alpha-methylpropylcarbinol, and methyl-alpha-ethylpropylcarbinol, which are suitable for therapeutic purposes, are produced by the following processes :-(1) The alcohols are heated with urea or its salts ; (2) the alcohol is acted upon by carbamic chloride Cl-CO-NH2; or (3) the chlorocarbonic ether of the alcohol is acted upon by ammonia.
Patent GB-189922949-A (GB)
Title: Device for Transforming an Ordinary Pair of Trowsers into Cyclist's Trowsers.
Inventor: PELMAN HUGO
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 22,949. Pelman, H. Nov. 17. Trouser clips. -An appliance for use by cyclists in order to fasten the trousers closely round the ankles consists of a cuffshaped piece of material A, which is attached for part of its width to tLe inside of the lower part of the trouser leg and is provided with parallel vertical rows of fastenings so that the two edges of the appliance may be fastened together to form cuffs of various sizes. The trousers may be turned up at the. bottom so that the cuff occupies the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189924771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Pumps for Lubricating Engine Shafts and the like.
Inventor: PAUL MATTHEW
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 24,771. Paul, M. Dec. 13. Lubricating engine shafts, especially those of high-speed engines. The pump barrel A is fitted with trunnions C which oscillate in suitable bearings. In one of the trunnions an o i l chamber is formed which commun i c a t e s with the bottom G of the pump barrel. The trunnion is made with ports which open and admit lubricant during the outward stroke of the piston N. When the piston moves inwards by the action of the eccentric Q, oil is forced up through the passage M into the groove S surrounding the eccentric. From the groove S a passage T leads to a passage in the shaft. Branches from this passage supply the bearings to be lubricated. In a modification. the pump is worked from the eccentric which operates the slide valve of the engine. In this case, a passage extends from the groove S to the joint of the eccentric-rod, and other passages supply lubricant to the cranks and bearings.
Patent GB-190003762-A (GB)
Title: The Application of Steatite to Electrical Purposes as an Insulating Material.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3762. Mare, F. de, and FrÚmy, E. Feb. 27. Gas and like engines, igniting in. An igniter is formed by a knob 6 on a rod 5, which is supported by two sleeves 1 and 2 of steatite enclosing a glass or steatite tube 4, which surrounds the rod 5. The steatite sleeves may be clamped together instead of screwed together, or one sleeve fixed by a gland may be employed. The second spark point may be carried on a bridge-piece instead of being mounted as shown. The preparation of the steatite insulation also forms a feature of the invention,
Patent GB-190013340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cocks.
Inventor: WIEGAND ANDREW JACKSON
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 13,340. Wiegand, A. J. July 24. Lighting gas.-A catalytic igniter F mounted in a wire-gauze or perforated-metal holder, is so supported, upon the neck A of the burner or upon a bracket or its equivalent, that any gas which is allowed by the cock D to pass to the outlet A<7> impinges thereon. The parts A, C, B of the combined burner and valve casing may be prevented from turning after adjustment by set-screws H, Fig. 2, and the spherical cock D is centered by a screw D<5>, The cock D is actuated by a lever D<1> working in a slot or opening C<2>, which restricts its movement within the desired limits, and the lever and cock are normally held in the position shown in Fig. 1 by a spring D<4>, but may be turned, as indicated by dotted lines, to supply gas to the outlet A<7>. The spherical cock may be replaced by a conical plug, and the part A as well as the part B may be screwed to the part C. In incandescent burners, the tube A<6> is lengthened, and arranged to discharge gas upon an igniter supported in proximity to the mantle.
Patent GB-190016809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Loom Dobbies and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-21
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 16,809. Heys, W. G., [Soc. Chaize frÞres]. Sept. 21. Loom dobbies.-The upper and lower parts of the healds are connected by cords g, g<1> respectively, to the upper and lower ends of a series of verticallymovable tubes e, within each of which is pivoted a spring-controlled lever d, having hooked ends r, r<1>. The tubes e are actuated by means of two slotted oscillating levers b, l, with which the ends of levers d engage, when rocked outwards by needles k, Fig. 3, controlled in the usual way by a card cylinder f. Motion is transmitted to the levers b, l, by means of adjustable rods h, h<1>, and cams, eccentrics, or the like. The card cylinder is carried by a frame a, and the oscillation of this frame, and the rotation of the cylinder are effected by means of the levers l, b respectively. All the tubes e can be returned to a central position, after each pick, by rods j, j<1>, moving with the levers b, l. In a modified form of lever d, the ends are ordinary butt ends, adapted merely to rest upon the levers b, l.
Patent GB-190020427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 20,427. Boult, A. J., [Coryell, M.]. Nov. 13. Water-tube boilers; steam separators. - The steam drum C is mounted above the rear header and behind the feedwaterheater B. Feedwater is delivered into the steam drum through the spraying - nozzle b<1>, and passes through the downcomers e to the settling- chamber E, and thence to the collector F. Within the steam drum, and removably attached to the ends of the generating- tubes A, are a series of separators D, each consisting of a perforated drum d, Fig. 3, containing a curved deflector d<6>. The separated water runs out at the open base of the drum.
Patent GB-190023579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compressing Moulds for Manufacturing Glass or Enamel Facing-plates.
Inventor: STIEL WERNER FRANZ
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 23,579. Stiel, W. F. Dec. 24. Moulding tiles.- Relates to moulds for making glass or enamel facing- plates having projecting parts on their back faces Fig. 1 shows a mould for forming a plate, with a circular ring of dovetail section. The mould consists of a central piece a, two lateral pieces b, and an upper plate c formed with shoulders to engage shoulders on the pieces b so as to prevent their lateral displacement. The plate c is formed with an opening to receive a plunger e, which moulds the face of the plate.
Patent GB-190101908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Grooving Pasteboard.
Inventor: GRAVENHORST ERNST AUGUST GEORG
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 1908. Gravenhorst, E. A. G. Jan. 28. Bendingcardboard.-In grooving pasteboard for boxes and the like, apparatus is used consisting in part of discs a, b pivoted to arms c, d, which are pivoted to the frame at o, p and are connected with an adjusting-link i by links g, h, the movement of the link i longitudinally serving to regulate the distance of the working edges of the discs from one another. The discs operate in conjunction with a rib n on a collar m mounted on a roller l, the blank to be grooved being placed between the discs and rib.