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Patent GB-189818087-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Automatically Starting and Stopping Electromotors Pumping Water into Storage Tanks without any Personal Attendance whatever.
Inventor: HARDING JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 18,087. Harding, J., and Milner, J. W. Aug. 23. Electrically-actuated pumps.-Relates to an apparatus for automatically starting and stopping electric motors used for pumping water into storage tanks. In the storage tank X are arranged three small tanks A, B, and C, fitted with floats F, D, and E, carrying rods J, L, and M, which, by means of adjustable tappets, actuate the resistance switch R and the switch for making and breaking the motor circuit. The tanks A and C communicate freely with the storage tank, while the tank B communicates therewith by a small opening G. When the storage tank is empty, the float F brings the lever of the resistance switch into the starting position, and water is pumped into the tank B through the pipe H. As the float D rises, the switch is turned full on. When B is full, it overflows into the storage tank, and the float E now rises until, when the tank is full, it breaks the motor circuit. As the water level falls, the resistance switch is moved to the off position by the float D, and the make-and-break switch is closed by the float E. The float F then again moves the resistance switch into the starting position, and the cycle of operations is complete.
Patent GB-189819719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die-stocks.
Inventor: BLOMBACH CARL
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,719. Blombach, C., and Blombach, H. Sept. 17. Stocks and dies. -Fig. 1 shows a plan of the tool, and Fig. 4 a section on the line x-y. The dies d are adjusted in grooves in the frame a by pins l fixed to the dies and engaging in cam slots in the discs e, e<1> arranged at the top and bottom of the frame a and connected at e<2> by a bent-up part g, near which is the handle h for turning the discs. The disc e' is kept in place by screws o, o. A set-screw m fixes the discs, and hence the dies, after adjustment. The bolt &c. to be threaded is guided by jaws sliding in a dovetailed groove q in a bridge-piece p fixed by screws. The jaws are actuated by pins and cam slots in the disc S provided with a handle s'. The tool may be used as a tap wrench by fixing a tap in the jaws.
Patent GB-189821046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters for Alternating Current Circuits.
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 21,046. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Davis, A. G.]. Oct. 6. Energy meters for alternating currents. In order to cause the currents in the main and shunt coils C, D to differ in phase 90‹ on a non-inductive load, adjusted reactance coils G, F are placed in parallel with the main coil C and in series with the shunt coil D. An induction motor meter so connected may have a short-circuited drum armature within pairs of main and shunt coils, which are fixed at right-angles, one pair outside the other ; the armature spindle is geared to a counter, and carries a conducting-disc in the fields of permanent brake magnets.
Patent GB-189823965-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Spreading Paste and like Substances.
Inventor: MILLER HORATIO LINCOLN
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 23,965. Miller, H. L. Nov. 14. Flexible rubbers or instruments for spreading glue, paste, &c. The instrument has a wedge-sbaped head a, with plane working faces and clearly-defined edges. The head may be made of hard rubber, or of wood, or of wood faced with rubber as shown in Fig. 2. In this case the tip g may be slightly flexible. The handle h may be integral with the head, or may be suitably attached thereto.
Patent GB-189901511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Levels and Clinometers.
Inventor: HASSENPFLUG HERMANN
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 1511. Hassenpflug, H. Jan. 23. Levels; clinometers.-A circular tube, graduated and half filled with liquid, is mounted in elastic packing in a circular box secured in a rule by screws. Or four short graduated glass tubes, such as B<3>, Fig. 3, are mounted midway of the edges of the rule and connected by channels in the material of the rule A' itself. Or, again. Fig. 7, the rule may be circular in plan, and carry three vertical glass tubes g<1>, g', &c. placed at 120‹ apart. These tubes are connected by radial passages h to circular rings i, which again are connected by vertical passages k.
Patent GB-189902353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: LATHAM JAMES RYDER
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 2353. Latham, J. R., and Milbank, R. Feb. 2 Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for preventing bottles from being refilled. The tubular conduit C is fixed in the contracted part a of the bottle neck by the plug D, and is normally closed by the valve F, which, as shown in Fig. 1, is connected by the chain &c. f<1> to the skeleton plate or frame G and weight g. The valve is protected by a guard plate E fixed to internal projections or corrugations on the neck. The plate G and weight g act to hold the valve F on its seat, when the bottle is tilted, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, but, when the bottle is tilted beyond the horizontal, the valve opens and permits the contents to be poured out. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the valve is normally held on its seat by the gravity levers H, H<1>, which are pivoted to the loose collar I on the tube C. The collar is weighted, as shown at i, so that, when the vessel is tilted, the collar is turned to bring the lever H uppermost. In a modification, the valve is pivoted to the collar, and is held on its seat by its own weight, while in another form, the free end of the valve is weighted to bring it into the closing position when the vessel is inclined.
Patent GB-189905756-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Coin Freed Gas Meters.
Inventor: PEARCE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5756. Pearce, G. W., and Whitbread, S. J. March 16. Gas meters.-The valve J is normally kept closed by the support of a feather E on a shaft C which tends to turn under the influence of an eccentric weight D, but is locked to a ratchetwheel L in train with the meter. The ratchetwheel bears pins M alternating with hooks N, and an arm K on the shaft lies against one of the pins. Coin action.-The coin, protruding from a crescent T which is turned by hand, works a lever G which shifts the shaft so as to let the arm escape to the next pin. Coin-slit closing-devices.-A long crank I on the shaft obstructs the coin shoot when the eccentric weight is in its lowest position.
Patent GB-189907058-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tipping Wagon.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WALTER
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 7058. Griffiths, W., and H a w k e r, F. W. C. April 4. Tip-wagons.-Relates to means for tipping the body in any outward direction. The rod A, mounted on a central pivot and journalled in brackets D of the body E, has rollers C which run on a plate L of the undercarriage K. Normally, the body is supported in a horizontal position by the roller F, but, when the pin O is withdrawn, tips into the position shown in dotted lines. The rod A may be locked in any position by pins which pass through it into sockets j on the undercarriage.
Patent GB-189917979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nails.
Inventor: ASCOLI DANIEL
Filed: 1899-09-06
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 17,979. Ascoli, D. Sept. 6. Nails.-The shank A of nails for coffins, boots, upholstery, &c. has an enlargement B to prevent the nail from coming out when the leather, wood, &c. dries and shrinks. The enlargement preferably tapers off as shown, and is preferably of the same sectional form as the rest of the shank. The underside of the head E is formed with a number of spikes F, which may be dispensed with when the head is hollow.
Patent GB-189919651-A (GB)
Title: A New Apparatus for use at the Bottom of the Bed.
Inventor: HILL WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-30
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 19,651. Hill, W. Sept. 30. Bedsteads.-Relates to apparatus for supporting bedclothes and preventing pressure on the feet. A board a has a hinged base c and jointed supporting-strut d. A cover f and flat hot-water bottle g may be fitted to the front of the board. A bolt j assists in holding the board in its unfolded position. The board may have two rods hinged to its foot, with which may engage two rods or struts hinged to the top of the board. The apparatus can fold. In a modification, Fig. 2, the support is formed of a front b, back a, and base-board c.
Patent GB-189924812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Manufacture of Blocks, Sets and Slabs from Granite, Slate and the like Refuse.
Inventor: REESE EVAN
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-12-13
Abstract: 24,812. Reese, E. Dec. 13. Bricks and blocks ; slabs.-Relates to the manufacture of bricks, blocks, setts, slabs, &c. for use as paving-stones, or for channelling, or for carrying pipes or cables &c. The bricks &c. are composed of the refuse of granite, slate, or stone quarries mixed with a binding-composition consisting of tar, pitch, bitumen, &c. with sulphur and alum. The stone &c. refuse is preferably immersed in a solution of alum with or without borax as a preliminary step. The outer surface of the brick may be coated with a dusting or surface composition of any desired colour or material. It may consist of sawdust, cork, &c., in addition to the stone refuse. Fig. 1 shows a paving-block, Fig. 3 a conduit block, and Fig. 5 a channelled block, while Fig. 4 shows in plan a roughened paving- block used for advertising purposes, The blocks are moulded under pressure.
Patent GB-190000125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Apparatus for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WHITNEY THOMAS JUDSON
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 125. Whitney, T. J. Jan. 2. Feedwater, controlling and heating.-Relates, principally, to valve apparatus for controlling automatically or by hand the supply of feedwater through a heater to the boiler in accordance with the varying level of water in the boiler. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a float in a chamber 18 in communication with the boiler operates a small slide valve controlling the distribution of steam to a cylinder in the casing 6. The piston in this cylinder operates a larger slide valve controlling the admission of feedwater to the heater 2 and its passage therefrom to the boiler. Means are provided for operating both valves by hand when required. The heater is shown separately in section in Fig. 21. It consists of a chamber 77 within a casing to which exhaust steam is admitted. When the level of water in the boiler is high, water is admitted by the apparatus above described to the heater. When the level falls below the normal, the supply of water to the heater is cut off and the heater is put in communication with the boiler both above and below the water level, so that the water in the heater runs into the boiler by gravity. In a modified arrangement, the whole operation is controlled by a single multiple-way plug cock operated by hand. Means are provided for removing oil from the exhaust steam in the casing of the heater and for withdrawing it for re-use. Means are also provided for removing deposited impurities from the heater.
Patent GB-190004542-A (GB)
Title: Means for Holding Basins and like Vessels in Position.
Inventor: TROST ADAM
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4542. Trost, A. March 9. Stands for table use.-Relates to means for holding basins and like vessels in position, especially when stirring pasty materials therein. The basin i is held down by rubber-coated hooks g adjusted on the standards c by screws e. The bases d of the standards slide in guides in the base-plate a which may be screwed to the table or dresser. Pads of felt a<1> are mounted beneath the base-plate and a pad k above it for the basin to rest on.
Patent GB-190007683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generator Furnaces.
Inventor: ZARUBA JOSEF FRANZ
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 7683. Zaruba, J. F. April 25. S m o k e - consuming; liquid-fuel fittings.-The firebridge of a steamgenerator furnace is constructed in the manner shown in Fig. 2, with air passages and nozzles n through which heated air is injected above the fire by the action of steam jets i, the nozzles being suitably protected by masonry as shown. The steam pipe l is enclosed by a protective casing in the ashpit. The nozzles mav be arranged to deliver at various heights and directions. When poor fuel is used in the furnace, liquid fuel may be mixed with the steam by interposing in the steam pipe l an injector o as shown to an enlarged scale in Fig. 7. The upper part of the injector may be cooled by a cold-water jacket y to produce an admixture of the fuel with water of condensation. By the use of the apparatus, water gas is produced in the furnace. A rotating plug valve, with recesses and a spring tongue, for feeding the liquid fuel is described, but not claimed.
Patent GB-190008295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Driving Turbines.
Inventor: ZOELLY HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 8295. Zoelly, H. May 4. Drawings to Specification. Steam &c. turbines.-In order to utilize as much heat as possible, two or more turbines are mounted on the same shaft, the first turbine being driven by steam direct from the boiler, and the second by vapour generated by passing the exhaust steam from the first turbine through a condenser containing a liquid of low boiling point. The third or last turbine, when there are more than two, may be driven by vapour generated by the waste gases from the boiler furnace. Single turbines may be replaced by groups of turbines.
Patent GB-190009919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Engines.
Inventor: BOETTCHER JOHANN DETLEF ADOLF
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 9919. B÷ttcher, J. D. A., and B÷ttcher, J. H. L. May 29. Annular-chamber type.-The piston 2 is mounted on a cylinder 4, which is connected by gearing with a rotary abutment 8 and rotates in contact with it. A cylindrical steam distribution and reversing valve, not shown, has suitable passages formed in it so that steam can be admitted to either of the ports 13, 14 and exhausted from the ports 16 or 17 as required for forward or reversed running. The admission steam passes through a quadrantal recess 24 in the casing of the abutment, and then through a port 22 and passages 29 in the abutment into the recess 11, from whence it acts on and rotates the piston. By means of a semi-cylindrical slide 35, the expansion of the steam can be regulated.
Patent GB-190011108-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Zinc Sulphide Suitable for Pigments and of Sulphocyanides as a By-product.
Inventor: BERINGER EMIL
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,108. Beringer, E. June 19. Zinc sulphide suitable for white pigments, and sulphocyanides as bye-products, are obtained by heating, under pressure to a temperature not exceeding 150‹ C., carbon bisulphide mixed with an ammoniacal solution of zinc, the mixture being agitated until the reaction is completed, which is indicated by a fall in the pressure from 60 lbs. to about 22 lbs. on the square inch. The reaction is expressed'by the following equation :- CS2 + 2NH, + ZnO = ZnS + CNS.NH4 + H2O. After separation of the sulphide, the ammonia is recovered by means of quicklime.
Patent GB-190011222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing Drains.
Inventor: RAVENOR RICHARD
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 11,222. Ravenor, R. June 20. Testing.-Relates to smoke-testing apparatus for high and low pressure work. The rocket H is supported in a cylinder 0 with inlet G from the ordinary blower A, and an outlet K to the drain. Water in the bottom I extinguishes sparks &c. For low-pressure testing the blower is used, and the pressure is indicated by the height of a bell P working in an annular sealing-groove, or by a gauge R. For high-pressure work, the cock F is closed, the bell P is removed, and a high-pressure pump, such as a cycle pump, is connected up to an inlet in the screw cap J. A gauge T is then employed to indicate the pressure.
Patent GB-190012059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball or Roller Bearings.
Inventor: PONTON ARCHIBALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,059. Ponton. A. W. July 4. Ball or roller bearings. - Fig. 1 shows a ball bearing for velocipede crank axles. The balls J are journalled in retainers K on axes coinciding with the lines about which the balls tend to revolve. The retainers consist of sleeves which screw together. The gudgeons on the balls rest in grooves in the retainers, and are of sufficient length to keep the balls out of contact with the retainers. One of the cranks is integral with the solid axle C, and the other is integral with the tube E. The tube E has projections b on its end, which take into corresponding recesses. The parts are secured together by the nut G after the cone I has been adjusted. Fig. 3 shows a bearing for machinery, having rollers J' instead of balls and the cups K facing inwardly instead of outwardly.
Patent GB-190012662-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip.
Inventor: NEMEROVSKY JOSEPH MARKS
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 12,662. Nemerovsky, J. M. July 13. Fastenings.-Relates to clips adapted to be used for fastening bandages and the like, and for other purposes where clips or holdfasts are required. The clip in general consists of two hook-shaped parts, united by a helically - coiled part forming a spring. Figs. 1, 6, and 7 show three forms of clips constructed in this manner. In another modification, the helix is flattened. Fig. 9 shows a form in which the hooks a<6> are each formed from a separate piece of wire, which terminates at the end farthest from the hook in a loop a<7>, a<8> through which the wire forming the other hook is passed, and a helical spring a<9> is wound around the wires and is held in place by the loops a<7>, a<8>. Fig. 10 shows a double hook, formed somewhat similarly to that shown in Fig. 9, but without the helical springs. Fig. 12 shows two double hooks united by a helical spring and provided with an external casing A having holes at the top and bottom for the passage of the wires forming the hooks.
Patent GB-190014167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machine Liners.
Inventor: DESSAU MARTIN
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 14,167. Dessau, M. Aug. 7. Cream separators &c.-Consists of a drum insertion composed of a series of conical plates i and a cylinder l, the surface of which is formed into pockets ; the cylinder is perforated at the tops m and bottoms n of the pockets.
Patent GB-190014347-A (GB)
Title: Hygienic Appliance for Sound Transmitter Mouth-pieces.
Inventor: OWEN THOMAS ROBINSON
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 14,347. Owen, T. R. Jan. 30, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D.1883]. Speaking - tubes are provided with hygienic coverings for the mouthpieces. A metal frame, formed from one sheet, is secured by its perforated bas e to the telephone &c. The upper sides carry at 10 an axle for a roll of paper &c. b, which passes under guides 5 and through a guideslot 13 formed by the folded portions at 6. The lower edge of the part 6 is arranged to grip the paper &c., and acts to facilitate severing. A brake spring is arranged to press on the paper roll.
Patent GB-190015645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting a Gas by the Vapour of a Liquid.
Inventor: KURZ FRANZ KELLER
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 15,645. Kurz, F. K. Sept. 3. Carburetting air. The carburetting-vessel a consists of a number of superposed rings b of porous material, such as gypsum or clay, separated by packing c of fibrous material placed in grooves in the contiguous surfaces. The whole vessel is divided by a diaphragm e. Outside this vessel is a two-part casing d. The compressed air enters through a tube f, and passes in the direction shown by the arrow, and the carburetted air escapes through a tube g. These two tubes, and also the outer casing, have hydraulic seals to allow of the rise and fall of the carburetter, which is counterbalanced on a weigh-bridge. The gasoline is supplied from a tank q to a closed vessel k having an expansible bag p to receive the air or gas driven out when filling the vessel. The discharge tube l dips into a liquid seal in a vessel n carried by the cover of the carburetter, and is provided with a valve m, to which a wire or rod is connected leading to the bottom of the vessel n. Another wire rises from the valve into a glass tube r to indicate the position of the valve. A liquid-level indicator actuated by a float is also shown in the tube r. The carburetter is raised by means of weights until the valve m opens, allowing gasoline to flow through a siphon o to an annular gutter, and thence over the conical cover so as to trickle down through the absorbent walls. The supply of gasoline is automatically regulated by this arrangement, for, if the gasoline is used up more quickly than it is supplied, the carburetter becomes lighter and rises, thereby opening the valve m more fully, while, if gasoline is supplied too freely, the carburetter falls, thereby closing the valve m.
Patent GB-190015678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Stretchers.
Inventor: FREULER KASPAR
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,678. Freuler, K. Sept. 4. Screw unions; ball-andsocket joints.-In collapsable stretchers, such as those described in Specification No. 10,572, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Medicine &c.], the stayrods p<2> are formed with universal joints p<7>, which are made rigid, when the stretcher is in use, by screwing sleeves p<8>, sliding between stops on one member, on to the other member.
Patent GB-190017901-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Course Indicator and Recorder for Ships.
Inventor: HEIM JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 17,901. Keim, J. Oct. 9. Course indicators and recorders.-The course to be steered is indicated on a hand-set compass card b by an index h. The card is geared by the wheel e and sector d to an arm c carrying a recording needle or pen which marks the course on a cylinder f revolved by clockwork. A timepiece i may be combined with the apparatus, and may be utilized to drive the cylinder f.
Patent GB-190022678-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in Transmitting Energy to Electrically-propelled Trains or Tramcars.
Inventor: SHORT SIDNEY HOWE
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,678. Short, S. H. Dec. 12. Electric railways and tramways with insulated supply and return conductors placed at the side. Conductors.-The rails A, acting as the two conductors, are mounted in insulators E on supports C, which also carry a projecting insulating- guard B placed between them, and they are rubbed by spring-pressed shoes F on the vehicle. The conductivity of the rails may be reinforced by copper strips a attached thereto and serving also to bridge their joints where they are held under the fishplates as a bond. At cross-over roads, short sections A<x> of these conductor or trolley rails are mounted in the space between the tracks.
Patent GB-190103721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turn-tables.
Inventor: BURR EDGAR
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 3721. Burr, E., and Glazier, C. E. Feb. 21. Turntables for locomotives, bridges, &c. are mounted on the ring of balls B on the central support, and also on balls I which rest on the rims of wheels G in standards F.
Patent GB-190108088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Waste Liquors from the Manufacture of Sulphite Cellulose in order to Render the Same Useful and to Obtain Products therefrom.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8088. Brookes, A. G., [Trippe, W.]. April 19. Manures.-A residue is left after evaporating the waste lyes of the sulphite-cellulose manufacture, which may be used as a manure.