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Patent GB-189721126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Oil Lamps and Stoves.
Inventor: RILEY ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1897-09-15
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 21,126. Riley, A. J. Sept. 15. Oil stoves ; oil supply. -The system of supplying oil to stoves described in Specification No. 3780, A.D. 1897, is improved by the provision of a tap or cock which will admit of the more convenient arra n g em e n t of the stove reservoirs in s e r i e s with a main oil-distributing tank. Means are also provided whereby the starting and stopping of the distribution of oil from the main tank can be effected from a distance. In the tap or cock shown in Fig. 1, the channel 1 places the stove reservoir A in communication with the atmosphere ; the channel 2 connects the parts B, D of the main oil-supply pipe ; the channel 3 connects the reservoir A with the pipe C which conveys oil to the secondary or burner reservoirs ; the channel 4 supplies oil from the main pipe B to the reservoir A ; and the channel 5 allows the surplus oil to escape through the channel 2 and the outlet pipe D to the next reservoir. The channels 1, 2, and 3 are simultaneously opened and closed by one movement of the plug, as are also the channels 4, 5 by a second movement of the plug, the former being closed when the latter are opened and vice versÔ. Fig. 2 shows the device for starting and stopping the oil supply from a distance. When the controlling- tap E is turned on, it makes contact with the contact-piece H of an electric circuit containing a bell F. After the series of reservoirs has been filled, the final overflow is discharged from a pipe D' into a bucket J until its weight overbalances the counterweight L and causes the pivoted lever K to complete the electric circuit at M. The bell F then rings and indicates that the reservoirs are fully charged, and the closing of the cock E breaks the electric circuit. A small hole in the bottom of the cup J allows the oil to drain from the cup, whereupon the counterweight L actuates the pivoted lever K and breaks the circuit at M.
Patent GB-189726740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Water Waste Preventers for Flushing Purposes.
Inventor: PARNACOTT ALFRED EDMUND
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 26,740. Parnacott, A. E. Nov. 16. Water-waste preventers, valve-discharge. The flush is delivered from a closed tank A in which air is compressed during filling. The outlet elbow B is bolted into a socket A', a flange B' and washer C forming a seat for the thimble-shaped valve F, which, by means of a hollow stem F<1> slides on the tube E. The valve is raised by a rod G passing up the tube E. The usual supply cock is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189728150-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Uniting Metallic and other Objects, by Rivets or the like, and Means for Effecting same.
Inventor: SCHROEDTER AUGUST WILHELM
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 28,150. Schroedter, A. W. Nov. 30. Riveting.-Metallic objects, such as telegraph wires, electric conductors, or, as shown, a flat band b round the neck of a bottle, are secured or united by passing a non-circular pin or rivet n through holes or slots in the parts b<1>, b<2>, holding the parts in place by the pliers z, and then twisting the shank of the pin or rivet by the slotted tool d. The tool d may be combined with the pliers z.
Patent GB-189728348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Valves for Heating Furnaces, Regenerative Gas Furnaces, and the like.
Inventor: FORTER SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-12-01
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 28,348. Forter, S. Dec. 1. Valves for reversing the flow of gases in regenerative furnaces and the like. The bed-plate is provided with a flange 2 all round it, which, in conjunction with the flanged gas openings 1<a>, 1<b>, 1<c>, retains the sealing-water. The valve shell 6, operated by links pivoted in submerged bearings, is normally supported on submerged ribs such as 3<a>, on which is also supported an outer casing 4, of such a size as to leave a space between it and the flange 2. This construction facilitates the removal of tar &c. collecting in the bed-plate. The valve shell 6 and its operating-links can be removed through doors 4<a> in the casing 4.
Patent GB-189728928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle and like Bells.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 28,928. Brookes, A. G., [Humphrey, N. F.]. Dec. 7. Velocipede bells.-The dome pillar a<2> is carried by a clamp a<1> on the handle-bar A. To it is fixed an arm with an up-turned eye a<6>, through which a spring wire a<8> is passed. One end engages the pillar, the other having a loop a<13> engaging the operating-lever a<14>. The hammer a<12> is mounted at an intermediate point, the spring being given additional elasticity by a coil a<9>. The spring- operating lever is pivoted on the pillar with one end abutting on the eye a<6>, its tendency being to withdraw the hammer from the dome, so that, when moved to the dotted position and released, the hammer strikes the dome and is sharply withdrawn. The lever handle is formed by a loop covered with an eyelet.
Patent GB-189800209-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Seed Drills.
Inventor: KING THOMAS JOEL
Filed: 1898-01-04
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 209. King, T. J. Jan. 4. Seeds, sowing.- Relates to the construction of a seed drill for manual use. The drill comprises a wheel 2 journalled at the end of a handle 1 to which is also secured a coulter 4 and a seed-covering plate 5. A seed box 3 having triangular holes 8 in its periphery is secured to t h e wheel 2. A cover 8<1>, having corresponding triangular holes 8<2>, fits over the box 3, and can be adjusted to regulate the amount of seeds sown.
Patent GB-189807276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feed Water Regulating Apparatus.
Inventor: KING THOMAS SCOTT
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 7276. King, T. S., Toulmin, J. H., Coulthard, T., and Norris, W. March 25. Feedwater, controlling.-A vessel A, capable of vertical movement, is connected, preferably by flexible tubes D, Fig. 1, or P, P<1>, Fig. 2, with the steam and water spaces of the boiler. Its weight, when the water level is normal, is balanced by the spring shown in Fig. 1, by the spiral pipes P, P<1>, Fig. 2, or by a counterweight. When, however, the water level rises or falls, the chamber falls or rises by the increase or decrease of weight of the water within it, and its movement is communicated by the lever H, or otherwise, to the valve or other regulating - device. A dash-pot K is preferably fitted, especially when the apparatus is used on a motor car, to check vibrations.
Patent GB-189812887-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Gear for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Light Machines.
Inventor: ADAMSON GEORGE D
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1899-06-09
Abstract: 12,887. Adamson, G. D. June 9. Crank linkages.-Relates to treadle-driving gear for bicycles, tricycles, &c. The Figures show the invention applied to a cycle. The gearing is enclosed in the driving-wheel hub F, which turns on sleeves m clamped to the frame f and carrying a frame H, h, which is thus held stationary. Short axles B, b, fitted with treadle-levers A, a, carry cranks B', b<1>. Chains or cords are connected to the cranks B<1>, b<1>, and pass over eccentric segments G, g, carried on an axle H, h. The opposite ends of the chains are fixed to a doubly-cranked shaft C, d, which actuates the hub through spur-wheels D, E. In Fig. 2, only one chain and segment is represented. The treadle-levers A a are connected to the shafts by grooves and keys. The shafts are provided with nuts p for adjusting the bearings, these nuts being provided with grooves engaging with projections k on the levers A, a. Screws l lock the nuts and levers together, and the segments G, g are arranged so as to avoid dead centres.
Patent GB-189817657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Pipes or Conduits.
Inventor: MEDBERY NELSON HERBERT
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 17,657. Medbery, N. H., Potter, B. T., and Potter, C. A. Aug. 16. Couplings with valves.-Relates to couplings by means of which two or more conduits may be connected simultaneously. Figs. 1 and 2 show longitudinal sectional views at right-angles to each other of the coupling for two conduits, and Figs. 6 and 7 views of the coupling for four conduits. The couplings A, A, Figs. 1 and 2, are formed with ducts A', A<2>, with which orifices in the valves B, B coincide when the coupling has been made. The valves are each made with inclined projecting portions B<8>, which pass into grooves in the couplings, and which on a partial rotation enter screw threads and secure the joint. At the same time projections on the valves engage with pins on the couplings, and cause a movement of the valves to open the conduits, viz., the passage A<1> to the corresponding passage A' and the main tubular passage A<2> to the passage A<2>. In the modification shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the two parts of the valves are secured by a bayonet-joint sc as to open and close the ports by a pin A<10> projecting from one of the two parts, the pin entering the slot A<11> and the groove A<9>. In addition, the coupling is provided with a pin A<12> which enters a slot A<13> in the valve. On a partial rotation of the valve taking place, the pin A<12> reaches the end of the slot A<13> and engages the ducts at that end of the coupling. By the same movement the pin A<14> on the other half of the coupling is caused to enter the inclined groove A<15>, and secure the two portions of the valve together so that a continued rotation engages the ducts at that end of the coupling.
Patent GB-189827400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin-freed Apparatus.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 27,400. Spooner, A. F., [Block, A.]. Dec. 28. Stereoscopes.-The pictures are set in frames A projecting normally from an endless band on rollers B, C, which are driven by a motor R with a flyer P so as to erect the pictures in succession between a window and an eye-piece o'. The action is intermittent, a pin-wheel G driving a star-wheel I on the lower roller with the assistance of a wedge pawl J. One of the rollers may be raised or lovered to adjust the tension of the band. A pivoted beam L, having a coin receiving pan M at one end and a counterweight N at the other, is tilted by the coin in the pan so that an arm l extending from it is disengaged from a pin k on the last wheel K. The coin is retained in the pan, either by a finger b on the beam or by a free plate M<1> under the entrance slit. At the end of the display, a cam S or a crank-pin momentarily forces the beam down ; in one case the finger is turned aside by a fixed pin n, and in the other case the pan is cleared from the stop-plate.
Patent GB-189901751-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Assisting in Playing the Zither.
Inventor: IDINGER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 1751. Idinger, F. Jan. 25. Zithers; music notation.-The names of the notes are indicated on the fingerboard a by letters on strips b<1>, b<2>, . . . b<6> which are slid under the strings and fit between the frets. The strips are fastened to a single strip b, bent at right-angles to their plane and fitting against the side of the fingerboard. The strips may be of different lengths, or some of them may be omitted if all the notes obtainable are not required. The sheet from which the music is read is placed on a frame c, and is lettered to show the notes required for the tune. Arabic numerals above the notes show the octave in which they occur, and Roman numerals below them show the accompanying chords, the accompaniment strings being similarly numbered as shown on the right-hand side of the Figure.
Patent GB-189903288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harness.
Inventor: WOOD ALFRED
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3288. Wood, A., and Walter, W. M. Feb. 14. Fastening.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 19,093, A.D. 1894, and to a loop or noose for straps particularly applicable for securing traces and pole-straps, to enable fallen horses to be readily released. The trace &c., after passing through the loop e, has its metal end a fastened to an eye in one side of the loop. The fastening is enclosed within the loop as shown in Fig. 14, or within the piece a as shown in Fig. 2, and is preferably of a non-corrosive metal, so that the fastening is not liable to injury. The fastening consists of a bolt c which is forced outwards by a spring d or springs, or falls by gravity. In the latter case, and also, if desired, in the former, the protruding end of the bolt is slotted for a tab or spring pin &c. The bolt c may be operated by a separate sliding bolt beneath it.
Patent GB-189905230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum Motors.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5230. Bousfield, J. E., [Soc. P. Morisse & Cie.]. March 9. Gas or explosivevapour engines. - The combustion chamber F is so shaped that it may be made as thin as possible, and both it and the cylinder are provided with radiating ribs. The admission valve 7 is carried in a removable plug situated over the exhaust valve, and the latter is opened by a long lever 30, which is lifted by a cam on the crank shaft through a rod 26 and bell-crank lever 28.
Patent GB-189907260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trawl Nets.
Inventor: LING SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 7260. Ling, S., and Robbens, W. April 6. Trawling-gear.-To reduce the resistance of otter-boards, they are fitted with wheels C, mounted castor-fashion on spindles C<1>.
Patent GB-189910039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Detecting Gas Leakage.
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 10,039. Woodmansey, A., and Brin's Oxygen Co. May 12. Testing valves.-The apparatus described is designed to ascertain whether valves, particularly those of compressed-gas cylinders, are not closed or leak. It comprises a glass tube A containing water and an axial rod B supporting screwed ends C', C<2> and flexible valves E', E'. It has a hollow end F and a rubber plug G for making a tight joint with the valve casing. If gas is leaking, it passes through the holes d<1>, d<3> and valve E<1>, and bubbles up through the water, finally escaping through the valve E' and holes b<1>, b<2>.
Patent GB-189910964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for making Solutions.
Inventor: ANDERSON FREDERIC ALFRED
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,964. Anderson, F. A. May 25. Solids, treating with liquids.-The solid to be dissolved is placed in a tank c, which is provided with a closed charging - opening m and with two tubes b, d leading respectively to a supply tank a for the liquid and a tank f having an outlet pipe g. Each tank a, f has an overflow or weirj, e. The lower part of the tube d and the tank a are connected by a tube h. In consequence of the difference in the levels of the weirs in the tanks a, f, liquid flows from a, into which it is gradually run, through the material in the vessel c, and out through the tube d to the outlet g. If the solution in the tube d is too strong, its weight overbalances the column of liquid in the tube b, when some of the liquid overflows the weir j, and passing down the tube h mixes with and dilutes the solution. The difference in the levels of the tanks a, f is adjustable so as to make solutions of required definite strengths. A second form is illustrated, in which the tank c is arranged as a tall cylinder.
Patent GB-189912162-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cock or Valve.
Inventor: BROPHY MICHAEL MARY
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,162. Brophy, M. M. June 10. Lift valves.-The spring-pressed valve h, having a ring i of packing, is lifted from its seat j by the action of a cam o on a winged guide k. A ring u of asbestos &c. packing recessed in a collar t is pressed against a rib v by a spring w in the cap e, and acts as a brake to the spindle p, which is operated by a handle q carrying a projection r to engage a stop s. A projection m from the cap d serves as a guide.
Patent GB-189912353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Conduits for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: JONES FRANK
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 12,353. Jones, F., and Pocklington, F. A. June 13. Conduits ; junction boxes. -Conduits are formed of lengths of partial section pipe A closed by tile lids B. The lids may be of various forms and fitting. The joints are either spigot and socket or are butt joints with separate sleeves. The cables are supported on bridgepieces or on studs C formed in the conduit lengths. The conduits are filled with insulating-medium. Service and distribution fittings may be employed, as desired, the service box being divided by a vertical partition to separate the wires. A junction box formed of earthenware &c. may be fitted over the conduits, to form a chamber round the service &c. fittings. The lid of the junction box is made of similar material to the surrounding paving.
Patent GB-189912657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Angular-section Metal Junction Hoops, Rings, or Frames.
Inventor: SHORT JOHN GILL
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 12,657. Short, J. G. June 17. Flanging.-Angular-section metal hoops, rings, or frames for effecting a junction or connection between one object and another, such as a ventilating-shaft and a deck, are made by flanging annular or suitably-shaped sheet blanks by means of dies and a steam hammer or the like. The blank F<1> has a central aperture to fit the part b<1> of a die B, and is first bent down, as shown in Fig. 8, by a recessed die C placed over the die B. The blank is then placed on an annular die D, supported on the anvil &c. G, and the flange A<1> is straightened out as shown in Fig. 9 by forcing the die E through the centre. The die E may be hollow and strengthened by ribs e, and the die B may fit over a pin on the anvil block. The shape of the dies is determined by the outline of the article required.
Patent GB-189913564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: PARKER JOHN CLINTON
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 13,564. Parker, J. C. June 30. Water-tube boilers.-The circulation takes place downwards through each set of water tubes, the lower tubes being of greater diameter than the upper ones. The steam passes to the steam drum E through the pipes 0 and P. The water drum, to which feedwater is supplied at V, is fitted with a check valve at R to prevent back circulation. Water carried over with the steam returns to the water drum through the check valve T.
Patent GB-189923188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Teats for Feeding Bottles.
Inventor: MUELHENS FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,188. M³lhens, F. Nov. 21. Feeding bottles. - The teat a is provided with an insertion piece b of rubber, celluloid, &c., which is formed with external grooves, or corrugations, &c. d, to permit the passage of the food between it and the teat. The piece b is adapted to prevent the teat from collapsing when in use, and can be withdrawn, when desired, for cleaning purposes. In a modification, the piece b is made integral with the teat a, to which it is connected at its inner end.
Patent GB-189925638-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Mercerising Cotton Fabrics under Tension.
Inventor: SIMON ERNEST
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 25,638. Simon, E. Dec. 28. Compound processes.-In mercerizing cotton fabrics, the material a is fed through a trough b adapted to be lifted and lowered, containing the mercerizing-solution, which is kept at a low temperature by causing it to circulate by means of a pump h through a refrigerating-receptacle f at the base. The material next passes between squeezing-rollers e, and it is then taken up between the discs i and the endless chains k, the discs, which are carried on adjustable frames s, being set obliquely as shown in Fig. 2, to effect the stretching of the fabric in a transverse direction. Before leaving the stretching device, the fabric is rinsed through pipes l, and it is then passed through the hotwater washing-tank m, which is fitted with alternate series of water pipes n and squeezing-rollers o, and is finally treated in an acidulated bath.
Patent GB-190005744-A (GB)
Title: Improved Filing Box or Drawer.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 5744. Thompson, W. P., [Finkenrath, A.]. March 27. Filing papers.-Fig. 2 shows a sectional side view of the filing boxes or drawers. The drawer a carries a pivoted handle b provided with a heelpiece b<1> bearing upon the spring f, which keeps the hinged flap c closed against the pressure of the opening-spring d. When the handle b is turned down into the position shown in the lower part of Fig. 2, the flap c is raised by the spring d, and the drawer may be pulled out. The Provisional Specification states that the flap is held closed by a spring attached to it and to the case, and the drawer is provided with a projecting loop.
Patent GB-190007693-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip for Securing Saddles to Velocipede-frames
Inventor: BLUEMEL FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 7693. Bluemel, F. H., Bluemel, C. W., and Bluemel, E. A., [trading as Blumel & Bros., C.. W.], and Towndrow, E. J. April 25. Saddle clips.-In the saddle clip shown in the Figure, the washers c, d carrying the springs or framebars are prevented from turning relatively to the body of the clip by means of V-shaped annular projections j on the washer c, or on the body, engaging with corresponding recesses l in the body of the clip or in the washer. The tightening- bolt k may be square.
Patent GB-190011367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: ROESGEN HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,367. R÷sgen, H. June 22. Pile fabrics.-Relates to the manufacture of double pile fabrics having looped pile, produced by means of flat wires, and cut pile obtained by cutting the pile warp passing from one cloth to the other. In the production of the looped pile, the wires r are inserted simultaneously with the shuttles, as shown in Fig. 2, the pile warps a of the lower cloth being raised.
Patent GB-190012658-A (GB)
Title: A Reservoir Pen.
Inventor: CLARKE FRANK EDWIN
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 12,658. Clarke, F. E. July 13. Pens, reservoir. The ink is supplied to the nib through the tube c, which may be partly or wholly closed by the tapered wire e secured to the screw cap b.
Patent GB-190013066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Cooling and Delivering Effervescent Fluids.
Inventor: MURPHY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 13,066. Murphy, C. W., Lennox, W. D., and Richard, H. J. July 19. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing-off.- Relates to apparatus for delivering cooled effervescent fluids such as beer &c. for bar use. The beer is forced from the barrel Q up the pipe R into the cooling-appliance D, enclosed in an ice-box C, by means of compressed air from the pump G and reservoir F, the air being supplied through pipes and cocks H, N, 0, P. The cooling-vessel D consists of two shells a, b, preferably oval in section, with end caps and washers held together by bolts. The inlet pipe R and the outlet pipe k are provided with removable extensions dipping to the bottom of the cooler on either side of a partition c, which causes the liquid to flow all round it. A third pipe m opening into the top of the cooler acts as a relief pipe for gas, or it may be coupled to the compressed-air pipe N so that, on closing the air supply to the barrel, the liquid in the cooler may be forced back to the barrel. In a modification, the annular cooler may be replaced by an oval or circular jar with a cover provided with the same three pipes, or an annular jar may be used.