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Patent GB-189800872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 872. Thornton, J. E., and Lea, J. P. Jan. 12. Drawings to Specification. Transmitting-mechanism.-Internal-combustion engines are governed by throwing out of operation an eccentric working an air pump and valve. The eccentric is driven by a pawl, an arm on which impinges against a stop drawn into its path by a governor when the speed is excessive. The pawl is thus disengaged and ceases to drive the eccentric.
Patent GB-189803200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Furnace Grates.
Inventor: HECKING MAX
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 3200. Hecking, M. Feb. 8. Mechanical stoking.-Fuel is passed into the furnace from the hopper E by the oscillation of the flap k pivoted along its upper edge, the same movement which operates the flap also rocking the firebars R. The latter are arranged parallel with the fire-door and are hung on side bars r by trunnions z having V-shaped points, the V-point of each trunnion being out of the middle line of the corresponding firebar. The bars are rocked by the movement of the rod Z. Ashes falling over the end of the inclined grate are removed on raising the plate T.
Patent GB-189817191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Overhead Conductors for Electric Railways and the like.
Inventor: SCHAFER JOHANN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 17,191. SchÓfer, J. C., and L÷rintz, J. Aug. 9. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors.-A means for automatically interrupting the current in suspended wires for electrical railways and the like in case of breakage of a wire is shown in sectional elevation in Fig 3. The wires B are secured to triangular frames D, which pass freely through holes b in an insulating- block A. Electrical connection between the wires is effected by means of a plate C secured to the block A, and provided with curved arms C' which press upon the wires. When a wire breaks, the corresponding frames D and adjoining parts of the wire fall away from the arms c<1>. In a modified form, the plate C has arms which bear against the frames D. In other forms, there is no insulating- block and the wires are secured to bent metal pieces, which are held against fixed pins by the strain upon the wires ; in these forms the wires, when broken, fall to the ground. In another form, having no insulating-block, the expanded ends of the wires are detachably fitted within caps connected together ; in case of breakage the wires fall from the caps. The means described may be protected by waterproof coverings.
Patent GB-189819327-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Monohalogen Derivatives of Aromatic Nitramines and Colouring Matters derived therefrom.
Inventor: PITT SYDNEY
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,327. Pitt, S., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Sept. 10. Monochlor-p-nitraniline and its isomers and homologues are prepared by acting upon one molecular proportion of the nitro base in concentrated hydrochloric-acid solution cooled to 10‹ C. with two atomic proportions of chlorine gas, the temperature being maintained below 0‹ C. Precipitation of the product which has already commenced is completed by diluting the mixture with water. After recrystallizing once from acetic acid of 25 per cent., monochlor-p-nitraniline is obtained in a pure state, melting at 105‹ C. Dyes, artificial, which yield bluer shades and are faster to light and shade than those obtained from p-nitraniline itself, are produced by combining the diazo compound of the foregoing monochlor-pnitraniline with amines or phenols. These nitroazo dyes are converted into amidoazo dyes by careful reduction, for example, by sodium sulphide. A list of dyes obtained by these processes from various naphthol, naphthylamine, amidonaphthol, and dioxynaphthalene mono- and di-sulphonic acids is given in the Specification.
Patent GB-189824230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Washing Photographic Prints, Plates, Films and the like.
Inventor: GREENLAND RICHARD
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-11-17
Abstract: 24,230. Greenland, R. Nov. 17. Washing; trays and dishes.-Relates to a tray for washing, prints, plates, films, and the like. The prints &c. are placed in one of the compartments D, Fig. 3, of a wirework frame, the sides B of which are hinged, these sides as well as the bottom being covered with wire gauze. This frame is placed in a dish shown in section in Fig. 2. The water enters by a pipe g, is deflected by a plate E, and passes through the dish and over the weir H to the exit opening K.
Patent GB-189902682-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Production of Carbonic Acid Gas Baths.
Inventor: KALLINA LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2682. Kallina, L. Feb. 6. Baths, carbonic-acid. The patient is placed in an airtight and portable bath a to which the gas is admitted by a pipe d from the cylinder e. The gas may be heated on the way by passage through a chamber g in which a number of vertical tubes i filled with hot liquid are arranged.
Patent GB-189907610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Folding or Creasing Sheets of Paper and the like.
Inventor: STOELTING CHRISTIAN HANS
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 7610. Stoelting, C. H. April 11. Drawings to Specification. Feeding sheets.-In a machine for bending or creasing sheets of paper and the like, the sheets are fed forwards, as the creasing operation proceeds, by two feed-rollers which are geared together and driven intermittently by pawl and ratchet mechanism. The throw of the pawl is adjustable. The upper feed-roller is normally held away from the lower roller by any suitable means, and is depressed by means of a treadle-lever worked by an attendant.
Patent GB-189908660-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: HILL EDWARD JACOB
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8660. Hill, E. J. April 25. Couplings, non-automatic; coupling, hand-poles for. -The coupling-link A and intermediate link B are pinched or welded together or otherwise constructed to constitute a single link for receiving in its loop b<1> the flattened and tapered end of the supported pole G, which, when turned about its axis, brings the link A into position for engaging the hook of the adjacent vehicle. The pole has metal stops g<2> and transverse grooves in its flat sides. The Provisional Specification states that the pole may have forks the tines of which butt against lugs formed on the sides of the link B.
Patent GB-189909494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Chaff Cutters.
Inventor: BAMFORD SAMUEL BRASSINGTON
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 9494. Bamford, S. B. May 5. Chaff-cutters.-Relates to chaff-cutters provided with safety feed-mechanism. Fig. 3 shows the machine in section. a represents the usual lower canvas, and c, d the toothed feed-rollers ; f represents an upper canvas which is mounted in bearings carried by side plates m secured rigidly by angular brackets m<1> to the rear of the rising feed-mouth l. The plates m move in recesses n formed in the fixed side plates of the frame. The plates mare connected at their upper ends by a plate m<2>, and a cover-plate may be employed over the canvas f. The canvas f is driven by sprocket or spur gearing from the spindle of the upper feed-roller c. The levers for starting or stopping the gearing may be curved over the feed-box so that the attendant can operate them by pressing against them with his body.
Patent GB-189910377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flyers for Doubling and Twisting Frames.
Inventor: BOSSHARDT FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 10,377. Bosshardt, F., [Weber & Co., J.]. May 17. Spindle apparatus. - Relates to flyers for doubling and twisting frames. The flyer is provided with three glass eyes a, b, c, carried loosely in cavities in the positions s h o w n. The eye a is held in place by a screwed nut g, b by a pivoted cornerplate k, and c in a cavity o formed in the ends of the two parts of the split leg p, which may be sprung apart for the insertion, withdrawal, or adjustment of the eye. The cavities may contain soft or elastic material such as india-rubber, to serve as bedding for the eyes.
Patent GB-189912267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Means for Use in Hermetically Closing Cans.
Inventor: HILLS WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-03-13
Abstract: 12,267. Hills, W. A. June 13. Cans and canisters; cans, opening.-The can A is formed with a shoulder a, preferably in a groove b, near the mouth, and the edge above the shoulder is made outwardly convex, as shown. The cover B is formed with a tapered plug or bung f, and the rim C is flanged at d, the edge e of the rim being bent backwards on the flange. To fix the cover, it is placed in position on the can, which is then inserted, cover downwards, in a suitable die, and then, by applying pressure to the bottom of the can, the flange d is straightened and engaged under the shoulder a. The closing pressure tends to buckle the convex edge of the can outwards, and so cause it to bear tightly against the rim of the cover. Instead of forming the cover with the flange d, e, the rim may be spun under the shoulder a. When an opening-wire g is desired, it may be placed in the recess h in the cover.
Patent GB-189912425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Connection of Castors to Bedsteads and Cots and such like.
Inventor: RANDALL FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,425. Randall, F. C., and Thompson, W. June 14. Castors.-A peg a<2> with head a<3> and neck a' is cast with or fixed by a screw plate to the leg of a bedstead or other piece of furniture. In the yoke c<2> of the castor is made a hole having a flexible rim which springs over the head a<3> and into the neck a<4>, and so retains the castor in place. The flexible rim may be formed on a sleeve g rolled over at d<2> and having turned-up lugs d<3> to hold it in place.
Patent GB-189915794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Strewing or Spreading Manure.
Inventor: LIESEGANG MORITZ
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,794. Liesegang, M. Aug. 2. Manuring. - Relates to a machine for distributing artificial manures. Fig. 2 shows the machine in plan, with the hopper removed. The bottom of the hopper is formed of two plates q<1>, q<2> having knife-edges. The plates are operated in two directions. They are caused to alternately rise and fall and to move transversely to give a cutting action. The plates q<1>, q<2> are each mounted at each end on pins secured to sleeves n, n turning loosely on spindles m secured to rack bars l, l. Inclined slots in the sleeves n, n work on pins p screwed into the spindles m so that, when the sleeves are rotated, the plates q<1> or q<2> rise or fall. The sleeves n, n at each end are geared together by segments n<1>, n<1>. The sleeves n, n in connection with the plate q<1> are connected together by a rod r attached to arms on the sleeves. The sleeves n, n are operated by an arm r<1> attached to one of them and actuated by cam surfaces g<1>, g<2> on a cam disc c which is driven by spur gearing from the axle of one of the travelling wheels. The plates are moved transversely to give a cutting action by the segments k gearing into the racks l, l. The shaft i carrying the segments is rocked by a crank h operated by a cam f on the disc c. The sides of the hopper are loosely linked to the ends and rest upon the plates q<1> and q<2> so that they rise and fall with the latter.
Patent GB-189923112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Garden Tiles.
Inventor: SQUIRES ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 23,112. Squires A. W. Nov. 20. Ed,ging - tiles f o: gardens. A projecting flange or base is formed on one o both sides of the tile to keep it in place.
Patent GB-189925445-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Caloric Expansion Engines.
Inventor: SCHMID KARL CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 25,445. Schmid, K. C. Dec. 22. Engines actuated by mixed steam and air or furnace gases pistons.-A mixture of hot air with furnace gases and with steam is used in the tripleexpansion engine cylinders d. Above these cylinders and actuated directly by them are the air-compressing cylinders f. The pistons of the compressors have rubber faces which are squeezed against the cylinder covers at every stroke to expel all the air. The cylinders are cooled by water jackets, and some of the water enters the cylinder from them through a ring of small perforations around the middle of its length. Some of the air supports combustion in a furnace p surrounded by a water casing, and the highly heated products are mixed with the remainder of the air in a chamber r and pass to a reservoir x whence they flow to the engine. Steam from the water casing of the furnace is sometimes mixed with the air. The engine is suitable for ships.
Patent GB-190004007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Castor Socket and the like Rings.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-02
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 4007. M o o r e, G. March 2. Castors.-A castor ring with internal flange 6 and external bead 9 is made from a blank by first forming a cup, Fig. 1, then pressing inwards the top and enlarging the hole 8 as in Fig. 2, and then spinning or bulging out the bead 9.
Patent GB-190007263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Goggles.
Inventor: AITCHISON JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 7263. Aitchison, J., and Newbold, H. April 19. Goggles.-Goggles are provided with tubular screens or eye-protectors having flexible frames e,f, Fig. 2, connected to the bows of the spectacle frame by crape, gauze, or other flexible material. The parts e and f are connected by spring coils e<1> joined by a link e<2>. The ring e may be secured in an internal or external groove in the rim, and may be held in place by tongues. The ends of the wire may be turned over to embrace each other. The frame f may be hinged to arms extending from the frame e. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, a spring h is saddled on the bridge offset c', and its ends are jointed to the frame f.
Patent GB-190012984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters.
Inventor: WESTPHALEN RUDOLF COUNT
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 12,984. Westphalen, Rudolph, Count. July 18. Adding fibrous material prior to filtering; filters, stands for.-Consists of means for reducing the rate of filtration so as to prevent the fibre, which is preferably asbestos, from settling in an impervious layer. In the filter shown in Fig. 1, the receptacle a has a downward extension c, in which is fixed a wire gauze cylinder d communicating with a delivery pipe h, bent upwards and then downwards as shown, thus reducing the filtering-pressure. In a modification, Fig. 2, the perforated vessel n carries a receptacle p, the area of the outlet q of which is less than the total area of the perforations in the bottom of the vessel n. Above the vessel n is a perforated plate to break the force of the water poured in. The vessel n is suspended by a wire-gauze cylinder on a stand m.
Patent GB-190014627-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Producing Fuel from Moor Earth and Moor Moss.
Inventor: HASSELMANN FRITZ
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,627. Hasselmann, F. Aug. 15. Fuel.-An artificial fuel may be obtained by incorporating moor earth and moss with easily-inflammable organic materials, and mineral substances, such as a tufaceous material known as alm and consisting largely of calcareous spar, kaolin, infusorial earth, chalk, or asbestos, and with cementing-materials such as burnt dolomite, trass, burnt lime, or calcined sulphate of soda or sulphate of magnesia. Pulverized bituminous slate and limestone may also be used as a cementing-material. The organic materials employed may be mixtures of resins with olein, liquid hydrocarbons, alcohols, mineral tar oils, &c. Combustible refuse from factories, as well as wood, coal, turf, paper, and other waste may be mixed with the fuel.
Patent GB-190016009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Measurement and Delivery of Liquids.
Inventor: THOMAS OWEN BAYLIS
Filed: 1900-09-08
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,009. Thomas, O. B. Sept. 8. Emptying bottles. -A cylinder e, connected by a pipe c to an inverted bottle, so that it is filled on the birdfountain principle, is provided with a discbarging-pipe h, which rises to the top before it is bent over as a bib i, and the contained measure of liquid is discharged by a piston f. The pistonrod has a slight play relative to the piston, and bears on a valve l so as to open and close holes k in the piston in the up and down strokes respectively.
Patent GB-190016654-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Motor Wheel.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 16,654. Haddan, H. J., [Goddard, C. F., and Wilcox, C. H.]. Sept. 18. Wheels with motors; spring wheels; spokes. -Relates to a combined fluid-pressure rotary motor and wheel of a motor vehicle or the like. One form of the invention is shown in Fig. 5, with the curved spring spokes omitted. One or more unconnected hollow chambers 9, formed of or covered with rubber or other flexible material, are arranged round a central axle 4, and are adapted to be expanded and contracted in succession by means of fluid pressure. Through the medium of suitable rods 12 connected to the diaphragms, the fluid pressure is caused to exert a force between the axle 4 and the rim of the wheel 9, which is supported eccentrically to the axle 4. The fluid may be distributed to and exhausted from the working chambers through the fixed hollow axle. This is made with ports, over which work suitable ports in the wheel hub.
Patent GB-190019315-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Destructor for Human Excreta
Inventor: PECK HERBERT
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 19,315. Peck, H. Oct. 29. Excremental or fµcal matters, treating. -Human excrement and the like is placed in a kettle - shaped retort A on an ordinary domestic fire. The vapours given off are conducted by the spout C into the fire, and after evaporation to dryness the retort is made red - hot to sterilize the residue.
Patent GB-190103160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed-gearing
Inventor: TAYLOR HUGH DARWELL
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 3160. Taylor, H. D. Feb. 14. Variable-speed gearing.-Each of the hollow concentric shafts d, supported on a spindle e, carries at one end a pulley g and at the other a wheel c. The wheels c, which may be spur-wheels, chain-wheels, or belt pulleys, are geared to corresponding wheels b on the shaft a, so as to cause the sleeves to rotate at different speeds. The pulleys g stand side by side, to allow the belt, by which the power is transmitted, to be shifted from one to the other.
Patent GB-190104004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Upright Pianoforte Actions
Inventor: ALABONE HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 4004. Alabone, H. W., and Legg, T. Feb. 25. Pianofortes.- The invention relates to the action. The jack a is pivoted to a lever d,one of the ends of which turns about a fixed pivot, while the other end is used for actuating the damper wire e. The levers d can all be cut from a single piece of wood properly shaped.
Patent GB-190107743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Submarine Boats
Inventor: WILLIAMSON THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 7743. Williamson, T. H. April 15. Propelling and steering submarine boats.-The hull is cylindrical with conical ends and is propelled by four screws arranged in the manner shown and driven by a pair of motors 19, 39. The steering is effected or assisted by the propellers, either pair of which can be stopped. Hinged plates 20 at the sides can be operated to stop or steer the vessel. Each is connected to a rack bar 21 in gear with a pinion driven by one of the motors 19, 39. The submersion of the vessel is controlled by water ballast, which is admitted to the compartments 23, 24 through valves 25, and is pumped out through pipes 29. The vessel can also be raised or depressed by suitably positioning the horizontal rudders or fins 30.
Patent GB-190109297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Flower-receiving Vessels.
Inventor: KIFT ROBERT
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9297. Kift, R. May 4. Flower holders or supports. - Flowerreceiving vessels, such as glasses, flower pots, &c., are held at any angle for flowerdecorating by means of a clip 1 pivoted to a spring bracket 3, the arms of which are perforated to ba threaded on a wire or rod 6.
Patent GB-190109875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roses for Watering Cans
Inventor: HILL CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9875. Hill, C. H. May 13. Watering-cans.-The roses are each made in two parts with flanges so that the parts may be easily disconnected and the rose cleaned. Fig. 5 shows a form of joint which may be adopted w her e the rose portion A slips over the rear portion B, a rubber or other suitable ring E being sprung into a groove C<1> to . ensure a tight joint. In other instances, the ring may be dispensed with, or the ring and groove may be formed upon the rose-portion.
Patent GB-190112877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Mortising Machines.
Inventor: BRADBURY JAMES
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 12,877. Bradbury, J., Bradbury, J., Bradbury, T., and Bradbury, G. E. June 25. Mortising. - Relates to hand mortising-machines, and consists of a method of adjusting the tool slide to different thicknesses of wood. The tool slide G is actuated by a rack G on the slide and a pinion F connected to the hand-lever I. On a plate D mounted on the axis of the pinion are projections which fit into notches A in a vertical slot L in the frame of the machine. The slide is set at a suitable height by means of these projections and notches.
Patent GB-190114623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Valves Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: COCKBURN JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,623. Cockburn, J. July 18. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to inflating - valves of the type having a hollow stem b enclosed in a rubber sleeve e, which acts as a non return valve. To prevent rotation of the stem b when the cap h is being screwed into place to secure the valve, the end of the stem has a squared, flattened, or like part a, which engages with a correspondingly - shaped web c formed inside the casing d.
Patent GB-190115508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Overhead Electrical Circuits.
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 15,508. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Armstrong, A. H.]. July 31. Electric railways and tramways.-A network of wire connected to earth is arranged underneath the line wires, and cut-outs are provided to cut out a line should it fall. The Figure shows one arrangement for a three-wire system. The neutral point of the transformer 2 is connected to earth at G. Cut-outs 13, 14, 15 are arranged on the line wires, underneath which is the network 23 connected to earth at G<1>.
Patent GB-190117237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Digging Machines.
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,237. British Potato Harvester Syndicate, and Moulton, C. J. Aug. 28. Drawings to Specification. Sifting potatoes.-Apparatus combined with a potato digger. The potatoes fall from the elevator of the digging-machine upon a series of superposed screens driven by links from a crank shaft. The top screen is adjustable and is adapted to throw large clods of earth off at the rear of the machine. The other screens grade the potatoes and discharge them into suitable receptacles carried by the implement. Inclined bars or plates are fixed at the tail end of the screens to prevent potatoes from lodging. The small potatoes which pass through the lowest screen fall between guide boards and are left in a row upon the ground.