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Patent GB-189906738-A (GB)
Title: High Speed Engine.
Inventor: BARKER ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6738. Barker, A. H. March 29. High speed engines. - Relates to high - speed engines with single-acting cylinders working either simple or compound. The cylinders C, c, as shown in plan in Fig. 1, are disposed in line on opposite sides of a three-throw crank shaft S. One of the pistons acts on the two outer cranks through a piston-rod R and a pair of connecting-rods L', L<2>, and the other piston acts directly on the central crank. The steam pressures are caused to act on the pistons so as to keep the rods on one side of the crank shaft constantly either in thrust or in tension and on the other side in stress of the opposite sense ; and the weights of the parts are proportioned so as to balance the engine at all speeds. The valves may be worked by three sets of eccentrics and rods disposed in the same manner as the cranks and connecting-rods.
Patent GB-189909237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Elastic Treads in Horse Shoes.
Inventor: HOWE WILLIAM R
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 9237. Howe, W. R. May 2. India-rubber.-Relates to the method of fixing the rubber or like packing B to the metal shoe A. The shoe has a square channel, the outer wall of which is cut away at the toe The rubber is fixed at the toe by a metal plate C connected to the rubber by the prongs e and by vulcanizing. This plate is sprung into the toe gap, which may have dovetailed sides as shown. In a modification, the plate C has vertical prongs which are passed through holes in the shoe and then bent down. In another form, a wire &c. is passed through the shoe and the rubber at the toe. Generally the fastening at the toe is sufficient to keep the packing in place ; but, if desired, similar fastenings may be provided at the sides and heels.
Patent GB-189913020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Soldering the Bottoms or Tops of Tin Cans and the like.
Inventor: BESSE EMILE
Filed: 1899-06-22
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 13,020. Besse, E., and Lubin, L. June 22. Soldering the tops or bottoms of tin cans or the like to their bodies. The cans o are placed on a revolving stand e, which is formed with a sleeve d supported by a collar c on a column a. The sleeve is rotated intermittently through one-third of a revolution by an interrupted-tooth bevel-wheel g, gearing with a bevel pinion f so as to bring the cans in turn above the soldering-iron 12. Pressureplates q are arranged above the cans to hold them down while they are being soldered. These plates are spring-mounted on rods s, which slide vertically in brackets w, and carry rollers u on their upper ends abutting against a suitable cylindrical cam v. Springs t keep the rollers in engagement with the cam. The brackets w rotate with the sleeve d, but the cam v is fixed as regards rotation. These parts can be adjusted vertically, to suit cans of different sizes, by means of a screw x. The soldering-iron 12 is heated by a gas-ring 13, and is pressed up against the bottom of the can by a cam 9 on the shaft h of the wheel g. It is guided by rods 3 passing through holes in the bracket m which supports the driving-gear, and, in order to ensure a proper register of the can and soldering-iron, a stud 6 enters one of three sockets 7 on the sleeve d. The soldering-iron is spring-mounted similarly to the plates q. The can rests on a shoulder p of a ring n, shown to a larger scale, with the soldering- iron, in Fig. 4. The ring is made of aluminium or other suitable metal which will not take the solder. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the can rests on a thin aluminium plate p, or it may rest on a thick plate p connected only by narrow webs to the ring n as shown in Fig. 6, the soldering-iron then having segmental parts which pass up through the annular spaces between the plate and the ring. In this case the cams and springs are so adjusted that the soldering-iron lifts the can slightly from the plate p and prevents loss of heat by conduction. For soldering the tops of the cans after filling, the machine may be inverted.
Patent GB-189913346-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Regulating or Controlling Device for Pumps and Air Compressors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 13,346. Thompson, W. P., [Foster Engineering Co.]. June 27. Governing or controlling pumps. - Relates to means for stopping or starting a pump or an aircompressor by the variations in the pressure of the fluid in the accumulator or receiver. The rod 8 of the piston 9 is connected to the lever, belt fork, valve, or electric switch by which the pump is set into and out of action. The smaller side of the piston is permanently under the pressure of the fluid in the receiver by means of a connection 5 at one end of the cylinder 1. The opposite end of the cylinder is in communication with a valve which is also coupled to the receiver by a connection 25. Should the pressure in the receiver rise above the normal, the fluid acting upon the lower side of the diaphragm 18 presses this upwards against the spring 20, and allows the valve 27 to rise from its seat under the pressure of the spring 32, transmitted by the valve 28. The fluid now passes through the opening 29, a central passage in the valve, and a radial passage 31 to the pipe 13 leading to the cylinder, and acts upon the large end of the piston, which is thereby moved to the other end of the cylinder and throws the pump out of action. When the pressure falls, the diaphragm returns to the normal position, closing the valve 27 and opening the valve 28 ; the cylinder is now open to the exhaust, and the piston is returned to the original position by the pressure of the fluid on its smaller side, and sets the pump in action.
Patent GB-189914643-A (GB)
Title: Improved means applicable for use in Proportioning and Mixing Finely Divided or Powdered Substances.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 14,643. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Musciacco, A.]. July 15. Mixing in definite proportions.-Relates to apparatus for mixing pulverulent materials, applicable in the manufacture of manures, medicines, coloured tiles, &c. Two vertical shafts 49, 60, mounted in a casing 48, each carry a series of sets of radial beaters, those on the one shaft working between those on the other ; the sets of beaters on each shaft are arranged helically. The material is fed in between the two shafts by a hopper 35, which may be shaken by a rod 46 and a crank. Above the casing are placed tubs 2 corresponding in number to the number of substances to be mixed. Each tub has a bottom 3 rotated by bevel gearing, and is fitted with a transverse partition 9 between which and the bottom is a space 11 through which the material charged into the compartment 7, on one side of the partition, is carried into the compartment 8. From this last compartment the material is carried by a worm conveyer 34 to the hopper 35. The amount delivered may be regulated by adjusting the speed of the worm, or that of the bottom, or the height of the partition 9, which for this purpose is mounted on a cranked spindle 13 provided with an adjusting-lever 12 and screw 15. To indicate when the contents of the tubs fall below a certain level, the partition 9 is fitted with a separate blade 10 pivoted on the crank shaft and provided with a weighted balance lever at the end of which is a gong 30 which falls into contact with a pulley 28 and is thereby sounded. The conveyers may be kept clean by scrapers 36 on endless chains mounted above them. Caked material may be broken up by oscillating forks 42 mounted upon the conveyer spindles near the ends of the troughs 43. The partition 9 is shaken to keep it clean by a ratchet wheel 20 which rotates with the bottom of the tub. Material which escapes between the sides and bottom of a tub is collected in a pan 24 beneath the same.
Patent GB-189916412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: COX KATE WILTON
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 16,412. Cox, K. W., and Warner, G. Aug. 12. Tyres, pneumatic.-The edges of the outer cover A overlap, and are provided with leather or similar strengthening-strips a, a'. In one edge elliptical eyelets C are punched, and the other edge is provided with corresponding pivoted stud fastenings D, which are secured to back-plates embedded in the edge. On passing the fastenings through the eyelets and giving the fastenings half a turn, the tyre is attached.
Patent GB-189922272-A (GB)
Title: Improved Positive Motion Valve Apparatus for Steam Engines and the like.
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,272. Abel, C. D., [Gebr³der Sulzer]. Nov. 7. Valve gear.-Valve-actuating apparatus for lift valves, especially suitable for quick-speed engines, is shown in Fig. 1. The motion of the eccentricrod or connecting-rod is transmitted to the valve A through a two-armed lever a, pivoted at l and oscillated by the rod B. The arm b of the lever is formed with two circular arcs struck from the pivot and of different radius, and it is embraced by rollers p, q. The difference of radius of the arcs is equal to the lift of the valve. The rollers are carried by slides n, o, and are pressed against the lever by springs, which are secured by suitable bolts and tie-pieces and which can be adjusted by a nut u on the valve spindle. The above arrangemeut is suitable for an exhaust-valve motion, while for a supply - valve motion a tnggle-joint is preferably interposed between the eccentric and the oscillating lever. In a modification, the oscillating lever is pivoted underneath the rollers.
Patent GB-189924123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Joining of Pieces or Articles of Aluminium or Aluminium Alloy.
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 24,123. Schmidt, M., and Gesellschaft f³r Elektrische Metallbearbeitung. Dec. 4. Welding; working by electricity. - Pieces or articles of aluminium or its alloys are joined or welded by heating and jumping-up the edges C, which are then freed from oxide, scale, &c. by rubbing over them a smooth rod F of some refractory material, such as carbon or platinum. The pieces A, B are placed over a groove E in a plate D to allow the formation of a thickened joint by heat or pressure, the joint being subsequently hammered. This method may be used in conjunction with a chemically reducing treatment. To prevent the rod from becoming rough by the adherence of oxide, the rod may form one pole of an electric circuit G completed through the plate D, so that the metal liberated by the decomposition of the oxide can be utilized in the welding and the oxygen will be removed as such or as an oxide of carbon. This electrolytic method may be used to supply the necessary heat by using a large current of low potential, or the rod may be heated by suitable means.
Patent GB-189924272-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box or Case for Holding Needles, Pins, Haberdashery and similar Articles.
Inventor: WHEATLEY RICHARD
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 24,272. Wheatley, R. Dec. 6. Displaying.-Boxes or trays A for needles, pins, haberdashery, &c. are pivoted together, as shown in Fig. 3, the centres of the boxes being fitted with blocks B to receive the pivots. The upper box or boxes serve as lids for the lower boxes, and when turned at right-angles to the lower boxes, as shown in Fig. 3, the contents of the latter are displayed. The upper box is fitted with lids D.
Patent GB-190000141-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Belt Pulleys in Two Parts and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CHILLINGWORTH RUDOLF
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 141. Chillingworth, R. Jan. 2. Making belt pulleys.-Relates to the method of making belt pulleys described in Specification No. 5896, A.D. 1897, in which two short pieces of tube are shaped by drawing, pressing, &c. into half cylinders of the required diameter, which are then connected together in pairs to form complete pulleys. By this invention the half-cylinders are fitted with stiffening-webs cut to the required outline. Figs. 5 and 6 show the partly-shaped half-pulley k in the finishing-dies ; the web e is hung upon spring supports h on the face of one of the mandrels d, the mandrels are then advanced into the position shown in dotted lines, and the top die c is brought down, causing the web to embed itself in the metal of the half pulley ; or a groove may be cut in the half pulley to receive the edge of the web ; as the half pulley contracts in cooling it securely grips the web.
Patent GB-190002400-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Engine.
Inventor: SCOTT JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2400. Scott, J. Feb. 6. Impact-wheels.-The impact-wheel d is mounted on a shaft c inside a casing b. Water chambers e in the casing are connected by pipes e<1> to a condenser, and are fitted with tubes g leading to the impact wheel. Steam admitted through the valves m, m<1> passes through the nozzles k<1>, or through the nozzles k<2>, and drives jets of water on to the vanes of the wheel, which rotates in the corresponding direction. Relief passages h, controlled by valves i, are provided. Surplus water produced by the condensed steam is removed by the pipes o. The steam valves, and also the relief valves, are connected together so as to work simultaneously.
Patent GB-190002845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casters.
Inventor: DISS ALBERT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 2845. Diss, A. B. Feb. 13. Castors.-Relates to means for centering the pintle and holding the castor in the hollow leg of a bedstead &c. A frame bent from a blank shown in Fig. 4 has a hole to fit on the pintle, bent-out edges 2 adapted to be sprung into the leg, and tangs 3 which fit into holes 4 in a plate f. The holes 4 limit the movement of the spring prongs of the frame, and prevent the prongs from losing their spring action.
Patent GB-190008267-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Composition for Rendering Textile Fabrics and the like Non-inflammable and Waterproof.
Inventor: BASWITZ CARL
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 8267. Baswitz, C. May 4. Coated fabrics.-Fabrics such as those used for deck awnings &c. are rendered fireproof and waterproof by treating them with a composition comprising 34 parts of " amphibolin," 9 of size or other gelatinous material, 2 of chrome alum, and 2 of sulphate of ammonia, mixed together in 53 parts of water. The material is applied in one or more coats, and, after each application, is exposed to light. Extra coats of chromated size may be applied after each of the other coats, to increase the waterproofing and prevent the earthy matter from falling out.
Patent GB-190009488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Extinguishing Fire in Spinning Mule Carriages
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 9488. Taylor, R., and Taylor, J. May 24. Mules.-Relates to means for automatically opening the lid or cover of the mule carriage in case the temperature rises too high within it, owing to the outbreak of fire &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, the lid B is held down in its place, against the action of a spiral spring enclosed in a box C, by a clip or staple G, which is engaged and held by a pair of loose levers or pieces c, d and a pair of bent levers f, e, which are soldered together at h by fusible solder. Should the temperature within the carriage rise too high, the solder at h is melted, the levers f, e, c, and d fall away, and the cover B is forced bodily away by the spring, so that the heat from within the carriage may bring into action automatic sprinklers &c., and the water from the latter may enter the carriage and extinguish the fire. The box C may be dispensed with. and a long blade spring substituted for the spiral spring referred to above. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 14, the cover B is in sections, each provided with brackets x, which are connected together by plates y secured by means of fusible solder. When the solder melts, the sections of the cover collapse within the carriage.
Patent GB-190014826-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Reading Desks.
Inventor: KUNZE ROBERT EMIL
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 14,826. Kunze, R. E. Aug. 18. Reading-desks.-Relates to a desk adapted to be secured to the arms of a chair. Two pairs of bars b, c, connected by perforated plates e, are held in place on the arms by cross-pins as shown in Fig. 1. The book board p has downwardly-projecting pins f, which engage the holes d in the plate e. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, a single bar b is used for each arm, and each bar is secured to its arm by a clamp. The board p has loops h engaging notches in the back of the bars b. In each case both the arms band c and the book board may he adjusted to raise or lower the book.
Patent GB-190018724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Securing Ships' Hatches.
Inventor: CUSACK EDWARD CHAMNEY
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 18,724. Cusack, E. C. Oct. 19. Hatches and hatchways. - Hatches and their tarpaulin or other covers are secured by chains in the manner shown. Battens D, resting on brackets a, grip the edges of the tarpaulin or other cover, and are themselves held in place by chains attached at one end to hooks a' and at the other to screws or other tightening-gear. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which bars C' are used having chains at the ends.
Patent GB-190100138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of a Governor or Regulator for Governing or Regulating the Flow of Gas through Pipes.
Inventor: COONEY HENRY
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 138. Cooney, H., and Tilling, W. A. Jan. 2. Regulators and governors.-A flexible diaphragm is attached by means of an adhesive material and a cord to a ring E connected with the casing, the diaphragm passing round a white metal ring F soldered to the ring E. A screw I joins the diaphragm to a double-cone hollow equilibrium valve B, C, guided by a central pin G. The lower part B of the valve is less inclined than the upper part C. M is the gas inlet, N the outlet, and H the supports for the valve when in its lowest position.
Patent GB-190100536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Treatment of Paper, Cardboard and the like.
Inventor: JOSEPH LEONARD
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 536. Joseph, L. Jan. 8. Waterproofing-compositions.-Relates to means for rendering paper or cardboard waterproof, tough, oil-proof, airproof, glossy, &c., and consists in the use of varnish and talc, or substances which may be used in substitution for them, in addition to the usual processes and materials used in the manufacture of waterproof paper. The paper is treated with a solution of paraffin in bleached and boiling linseed oil, freed from superfluous moisture, placed between sheets of felt, exposed to heat, and dried. This operation may be repeated. It is then coated with or soaked in a mixture of a solution of paraffin in linseed oil and of shellac in spirits, pressed between rollers, dried, and rubbed or strewn with powdered talc, which is subsequently rubbed into the paper by means of rollers &c. The paper may again be placed between sheets of felt and exposed to heat. The application of the talc may be repeated several times. The paper may be used in the manufacture of drinking-vessels, helmets, hats, &c. Reference is made to the Specification No. 17,883, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190100634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Windows.
Inventor: MCKINNON ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 634. McKinnon, A. Jan. 10. Windows.-The sliding sashes are balanced one against the other by a cord A, passing round two upper pulleys a and a lower pulley B, and are fitted with eyes or sockets D, D<1>, which engage with pivots E<1> when the sashes are required to turn inwards. The lower pulley B is attached to a spring rod C, which can be fastened by a sliding pin or catch at different heights, as described in Specification No. 23,616, A.D. 1899, to allow the upper sash to be opened without opening the lower sash. In order to prevent drooping or sagging of the upper sash on the non-balanced side, a cord G is attached to that side, and is passed over pulleys g, g<1> in the window-head and attached to the cord A. A frame H, carrying the pulley g, is arranged to slide in channelled guides h, and is retained in position by a hooked lever J. When it is desired to swing the upper sash inwards, the lever is released by a cord K, and the cord G is free to move along a slot k through the window - head, thus providing a sufficient length of slack cord. The frame H is pulled outwards by a cord K<1> when the sash is returned to the frame. The pivots E<1> of the lower sash are connected by a swivelling rod e<2>, and are bent or cranked so as to allow the sash to turn back against the wall, thus providing a clear opening for the turning of the upper sash. The pivots of the upper sash are fixed to the lower half of the parting-bead, a little out of the vertical line, to permit the lower socket to clear the upper pivot. The inside beads F, F' are hinged to the frame, and the parting-bead e<1>, on the opening side, is arranged to slide in a recess in the pulley stile, and is formed with a side rib or tongue. The window-head is recessed to receive the lower sash, and fitted with a hinged lintel or flap. The guide-grooves for the upper sash may be tapered to allow more freedom when the sash is lowered. The pivots of the lower sash may project downwards, instead of upwards.
Patent GB-190102480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Ventilating and Smoke-passages.
Inventor: COSTEROUSSE-MEGUELLE EMILE
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2480. Costerousse-MÚguelle, E. Feb. 5. Flues.-With the smoke passage A, which communicates with the heating-apparatus or furnace, the larger and ventilating flue B is combined in such a way that the column of air is heated. By the ascent of the heated air, a suction in the rooms or apartments to he ventilated is produced. The conduits are preferably made of concrete or burned clay.
Patent GB-190103003-A (GB)
Title: Coin-freed Mechanism for Exhibiting Microscopic Objects.
Inventor: MILLSON TOM
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 3003. Millson, T. Feb. 12. Displaying microscopical objects; actuating- mechanism.-In a coin-freed apparatus for exhibiting microscopic objects, a disc d, having holes f over which the objects are mounted, is mounted on a square spindle e, carrying a bevel wheel f<1> engaging a bevel wheel g on a spindle h. This spindle is geared to a spindle k having a milled operating-head outside the casing b. An electric lamp n is connected by wires to one pole of an accumulator o, and to the metal support w of the microscope. The other pole of the accumulator is connected to a notched metal disc engaged by a metal projection on the spindle h, the projection being opposite to the notch in the disc, when the apparatus is locked. A frame 7 indicates the objects to be viewed. Coin action.-A weighted arm 1, attached to a coin-carrier y and pivoted at z, has projections which normally engage notched discs on the shafts hand k, and are released when a coin falls from a a shoot x on to the carrier y.