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Patent GB-189725602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Boiler Feed-Water Heaters and Steam Engine Condensers.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 25,602. Allison, C. A., [International Feed Water Heater Co.]. Nov. 4. Feedwater, heating and purifying.-Feedwater is heated and purified by exhaust steam, which thereby becomes condensed. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in vertical section. Exhaust steam, entering by the pipe shown at the top of Fig. 1, is met as it escapes from the chamber A by feedwater from the pipe 20. Thence the exhaust, with the feed, passes circuitously over the pipes 12, through which an air blast proceeds from the fan 13, until the water enters the lower chamber of the apparatus at F, and on to the discharge compartment 22. By means of baffles, impurities and oil are trapped. From the compartment 22, the purified water is pumped through the serpentine coil 9 in the upper chamber A on its way to the boiler.
Patent GB-189725682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Beer Engines for Preventing Waste of Liquor.
Inventor: KETTELL JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-05
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 25,682. Kettell, J. H. Nov. 5. Beer and other beverages, drawing off.-The drippings from beer taps run from the trough A' into a vessel A which is connected by a pipe to the feed-pipe of any of the pumps ; but to prevent more than a small quantity of the accumulated waste liquor from being drawn a perforated retarding- diaphragm is put in the connecting-pipe and a screw plug O is provided for reducing the freeway. A non-return valve is put in the rising limb of the connecting-pipe, and another in the supply pipe of each pump. A float valve is also provided in the vessel
Patent GB-189728894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for the Treatment of Ores.
Inventor: WELLS ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 28,894. Wells, A. G. Dec. 7. Metallurgical furnaces.-Fig. 1 shows one end of an ore-reducing furnace, the other end being similar. The ore, fed automatically into the chamber a, to which reducing-gases are supplied, is traversed therethrough by rakes attached to chains e, which enter and leave the chamber through water seals consisting of a hood a<6> and water tank g, entrance of air being thus prevented, while the water also serves to cool the rakes. The ore is automatically discharged through a double hopper f<1>. The chamber a is heated by gases from the furnace b<1> passing through zig-zag passages b<4>, underneath which are passages in which the air-supply for the furnace b<1> is heated.
Patent GB-189730214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: VOEGERL GUSTAV
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 30,214. V÷gerl, G. Dec. 21. Coffins.- Sarcophagi constructed of artificial stone are strengthened by moulding the stone upon a framework of wire netting.
Patent GB-189730407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Utilization of Exhaust Steam from Steam Engines for the Heating of Feed Water and the Generation of Steam.
Inventor: WAELDE ADOLF
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 30,407. Wõlde, A. Dec. 23. Feedwater, heating ; steam generation by exhaust steam. - Exhaust steam is condensed in water which is subjected to pressure, preferably in centrifugal apparatus such as is shown in sectional elevation and plan. Feedwater is admitted by the pipe i and steam by the pipe E, the latter pipe being provided with a nozzle B pointing in the direction of motion of the water in the casing A. The pipe F conducts the heated water to the generator. When feedwater is not being supplied, water from the boiler may be admitted to the apparatus by the pipe D and raised to a higher temperature by the steam.
Patent GB-189800748-A (GB)
Title: A Beverage.
Inventor: JESSE FREDERICK WILLIAM MAXIMI
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1899-01-11
Abstract: 748. Jesse, F. W. M. Jan. 11. Beverages, compositions for.-An effervescing beverage is made by fermenting with yeast a mixture of crushed tomatos, sugar, and water, to which an extract of elder flowers is subsequently added.
Patent GB-189800932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of Electrodes for Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: POLLAK CHARLES
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 932. Pollak, C. Jan. 12. Secondary batteries.-Lead electrodes are subjected to a preliminary preparation before they are finally formed. This preparation consists in subjecting them to the action of currents the voltage of which does not exceed two volts per cell for the purpose of preventing the direct formation of peroxide and producing lower stages of oxides on the electrodes, which are subsequently converted into positive or negative electrodes in the usual way.
Patent GB-189801404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand "Frames" or Apparatus on which to Crochet or make Ornamental or Fancy Work.
Inventor: SCRIVENOR MARY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 1404. Scrivenor, M. E. Jan. 18. Miniature knitting-machines.-Fingers or pegs f have tapered ends f<x> which fit in corresponding grooves in a strip a; a flanged plate d, d' is secured to the strip a by pins c and keyhole slots or is hinged to a. Any particular peg can be easily removed. The pegs may have holes fitting over pins on the strip a. The frame is used for crocheting or making ornamental or fancy work.
Patent GB-189801528-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Altering the Speed or Ratio of Transfer in Belt or Rope Driving Gear.
Inventor: BERGMANN THEODOR
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 1528. Bergmann, T. Jan. 19. Belt and rope gearing.-Two sets of stepped pulleys are coupled by a corresponding series of belts n<1>, n<2>, n<3>, any one of which may be put into action by a tension pulley t<1> carried by arms T' on the spindle N<1>. The spindle is connected by a feather and groove to a lever q<3> the head of which is free in the support N<2>; this lever is coupled by a link to a handle P<3>. In order to move the tension pulley opposite the belt it is desired to throw into action, the spindle is also connected to a handlever P as indicated. A modified arrangement for four belts and with two tension pulleys is described. The invention is stated to be applicable for ropes.
Patent GB-189803458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Boot, Harness, and like Brushes.
Inventor: SCRIVEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-11
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 3458. Scriven, W. Feb. 11. Eyes, s c r e w. - The screw eye E, at the end of a brush handle for hanging up the brush, has sharpened edges to serve as a scraper for removing dirt.
Patent GB-189812300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Inventor: HAYNES CHRISTINE
Filed: 1898-06-01
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 12,300. Haynes, C. June 1. Mangling and wringing machines.-In place of the usual drip board a shallow vessel c is employed to catch the water expressed when wringing clothes. It is provided with beads f, g, which may be slipped between projecting ridges a on the frame of the machine. A wooden cover m, provided with a batten n to prevent warping, may be used to receive the clothes. When the machine is used for mangling, the vessel c is inverted and secured between the ridges a by the beads g, when the bottom forms a mangling- table. The vessel c may be provided with side springs to bear against the frame, or with ears s which are held to the frame by bolts and fly nuts. Several slight modifications and attachments for securing the appliance to ordinary machines are described.
Patent GB-189814041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Canisters and Cases and their Lids to Facilitate the Opening thereof.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE WISTON
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 14,041. Baker, G. W. June 24. Cans; cans, opening.-Relates to the construction of cans which are arranged to be opened by means of a wire d placed in a groove c formed round the lid or the body of the can. Ridges b, b are formed on each side of the groove c to protect the hands from the sharp edges after opening, and to prevent solder from reaching the wire when soldering up the can. Figs. 2 and 6 show the construction for inside and outside lids. The grooves and ridges may be formed in the body in a similar manner, instead of in the rim of the lid.
Patent GB-189815423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: BOHNE MAX
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 15,423. Bohne, M. July 13. Acetylene.-Apparatus for automatically producing acetylene by a regulated supply of carbide. Within the water reservoir A is the gas bell B, the walls of which rise upwards to form a space for water. This water gives the required pressure for delivering the gas. Attached centrally to the top of the bell is a tube B' having a sieve-shaped bottom B<3>, and carrying a carbide receiver C above. The exit from the carbide holder is governed by a balance D, pivoted at D' and provided with a hanging-rod D<2>. As the bell falls, the lower end of the rod strikes against the bottom of the tank, and tilts the balance D, whereby a quantity of carbide is thrown down into the water beneath. The generated acetylene is dried by its passage through a portion of the carbide on its way to the tubes E, E<1> and gas bell. The moist gas also acts externally on the carbide in the lower part of the hopper, so that, when such carbide subsequently falls into the water, it does not generate gas so energetically. The gas passes through the exit tube M. Petroleum is poured into the pipe B<2>, and distributes itself upon the surface of the water within the dome, thereby preventing contact of the dried gas with the water. The pipe E<1> is provided with a valve E<3>, for use when cleaning out or recharging.
Patent GB-189815447-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Chair with Table and Easel Combined.
Inventor: AGAR GEORGE
Filed: 1898-07-14
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 15,447. Agar, G. July 14. Chairs; tables.-Relates to means for attaching a table and easel to a folding chair. Bars 1 slide and are fixed in metal loops 2 fixed to the chair legs. The table 5 is fixed to arms 4 which slide in loops 3<1> pivoted to loops 3 fixed on the end of the bars 1. Legs 6 are hinged to the table and take into holes in the bars 1. When the easel 7 is used, its legs take into notches in the table and fit into holes in the bars 1, the legs 6 being turned up under the table.
Patent GB-189826180-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Detachable Appliances or Means for Enabling the Game of Billiards to be played on Dining Tables and the like.
Inventor: DEAN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,180. Dean, J. W. Dec. 12. Drawings to Specification. Tables.-To enable dining and similar tables to be used for playing billiards, the various parts of a billiard table are constructed in such a way that they may be temporarily secured to ordinary tables. Thus, rails of any desired section with solid or pneumatic cushions are placed in position and united by plates carrying the pockets, the rails being secured by clamping or otherwise fixing. For attaching the pocket plates to the rails, L-shapel brackets are employed. Baize stretched below the rails may be used instead of the ordinary cloth.
Patent GB-189905797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Induction Motors.
Inventor: RHODES WILLIAM GOULD
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 5797. Rhodes, W. G. March 17. Motors, alternating-current, of the induction type. For the purpose of obtaining a larger starting torque, while keeping the stator currents relatively small, a counter electromotive force, derived either directly or indirectly from the main supply circuit, is impressed upon the rotor winding. In the arrangement shown, the counter electromotive force is derived from the stator winding a, a number of sections of which are connected through a switch k, having a sliding contact i, with brushes f constituting the terminals of the rotor winding b. When a starting-resistance is used in connection with the stator winding, the required counter electromotive force may be obtained by connecting sections of this resistance with the brushes f. The counter electromotive force may also be derived from the main supply circuit through the medium of a transformer.
Patent GB-189907503-A (GB)
Title: A Pneumatic Apparatus for Lifting Off Sheets of Paper and Removing them from a Pile.
Inventor: ORLOFF IVAN
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7503. Orloff, I. April 10. Feeding sheets; set-off, preventing; delivery apparatus.-Relates to pneumatic apparatus for removing single sheets from a pile for feeding to printing and other machines and for other purposes. The pile of sheets 1 is placed on a table 2, and over one edge of the pile is a tube 6 having suction passages 8. The bore 7 of the tube 6 is connected to an air-exhausting apparatus, a valve being provided in the connection. The tube 6 has a concave porticn 11, with which the passages 8 communicate, and a convex or projecting portion 10 which may be formed as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, or as shown in Fig. 1<a>, or in Fig. 1<b>. This part 10 is first caused to press on the sheets so as to bend or buckle them, as shown in Fig. 1, and the valve is then opened to cause a current of air to pass through the passages 8 into the tube 6, whereby the edge of the sheet is sucked up against the concave part 11 of the tube 6. The tube 6 and table 2 are then moved apart, preferably by lowering the table 2, and the sheet may be then carried to the impression cylinder of the printing- machine, or to any suitable place or apparatus, by causing the tube 6 to move forward. The table 2 may be fixed, and the tube 6 mounted on pivoted arms which give it the necessary movements ; or the tube 6 may be mounted on a cylinder or otherwise. A pivoted finger or flap 9 resting on the front upper edge of the pile assists in keeping back any sheets which may adhere to or be sucked up with the top one. Fig. 10 shows an arrangement for supplying set-off sheets to printed sheets as the latter are being delivered. The printed sheet 19 is delivered from the cylinder 14 to the tapes 22. The set-off sheets are taken from the pile 1 by the suction tube 6, and delivered to the cylinder 20, so that the printed sheet and set-off sheet are delivered together one on the other. Fig. 11 shows an arrangement for separating the batch of alternating printed sheets and set-off sheets 30. Two suction tubes 6, 6<x> are mounted on bars 24 carried by arms 27, 28, pivoted at 25, 26. The suction tubes operate alternately on opposite edges of the pile 30, the tube 6 placing the printed sheets on the table 31 and the tube 6x placing the alternating set-off sheets on the table 32.
Patent GB-189919344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Folding or Setting Up Pasteboard and like Boxes or Receptacles.
Inventor: DOBLE HENRIETTA WILLIAMS
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 19,344. Lake, H. H., [Doble, H. W.]. Sept. 26. Paper and like bags; packeting and filling granular and pulverulent materials.- Pasteboard boxes or paper bags and similar receptacles which, as shown in Fig. 17, are formed with flaps at both ends and are adapted to bend at the four corners or edges so as to be folded flat, are set up from the flat or collapsed condition, and one end is folded by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1, which may be used in combination with a weighing or filling apparatus. The collapsed boxes &c. are piled on one another within a receptacle 1, from which the lower ones are removed in succession by a shouldered slide 4 mounted on a reciprocating carriage 10. When the box is partially ejected, three of the flaps at the forward end are pasted by means of two spring pasting-rollers, which are moved over and under the flaps and carrying-slide. The box is then wholly ejected, and the other end flaps are similarly y pasted. A hollow arm 18, which is in connection with an exhaust apparatus and is integral with the arm 19 and mounted on a rocking shaft 20, is moved downwards, so that its cup-shaped end rests on the box. An exhaust tube 126 is also connected with the lower side of the slide 4. Then, as the arm 18 is lifted, the upper side of the box will be lifted from the lower, which will be held by the lower exhaust. When thus expanded, the arm 18 automatically operates a valve which opens the lower exhaust tube to the atmosphere, thus permitting the expanded box to ascend. Cam-guided spring fingers on the arm 19 now fold two opposite flaps inwards, and fingers 39 on a standard 40 fold a third flap over these. The fourth flap is folded by the rotation of the pivoted standard supporting the arm 18 &c., the flap abtuting against the incline 52 of the table 51 as the box is carried around. The table 51 may be part of a weighing or filling apparatus, and in this case the driving-clutch of the box-forming apparatus is controlled by mechanism connected with the weighing &c. apparatus so that the boxes will be set up and filled or weighed in succession. To ensure that the boxes will retain their shapes, a tumbling lever or arm presses on them as they ascend, and when placed on the table they are held downwards. The exhaust attachment may be replaced by other devices.
Patent GB-189920660-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Producing Gas and By-products.
Inventor: NAEF PAUL
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 20,660. Naef, P. March 14, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Ammonia is produced in a continuous process for making water gas. Fuel, which may be bituminous coal, is treated with heated steam, mixed or not with gas, the gaseous products of the reaction being withdrawn, re-heated, and returned to the fuel as often as desirable. The ammonia is recovered from the gaseous products each time they are withdrawn, or only at the end of the process.
Patent GB-189924159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Friction Gearing.
Inventor: ROUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 24,159. Rough, F., and Rough, F. Dec. 5. Friction gearing.-The object is to mount the gearing upon resilient bearings so that it may be unaffected by shocks of an ordinary character, the arrangement being particularly applicable to motors cars. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of speed and reversing mechanism, Fig. 2 an end view, and Figs. 5 and 6 front and side views respectively of the resilient bearing-supports. The countershaft B is mounted upon the swing bracket d, which is pivoted by the rivet d<1> to some fixed portion of the machine, while the lower end of the bracket is formed with a slot d<2> transfixed by the bolt d<3>. The motion of the bracket is adjustably limited by the spring d<4> and eye-bolt d<5>. As regards the change-speed and the reversing mechanism, the friction-wheel C, which communicates the motion of the countershaft B to the driving-axle D<1>, is withdrawn from contact and lateral movement given to the speed gear b<1> &c. in order to bring into contact the desired driving-surface. When the reversal is to be effected, the pulley C<3> is interposed by suitable mechanism.
Patent GB-190002442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ploughs.
Inventor: HANSEN HANS
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2442. Hansen, H. Feb. 7. Ploughs.-Relates to the construction of a horse plough having a mouldboard formed of a series of tapered bars. The standard C is secured to the beam A, and carries in the usual way the share E and the landside plate. A lug h is secured at the top of the share E, and the tapered bars H, H<1>, H<2> are adjustably bolted to the lug so that their faces are flush with the share. The bars H, H<1>, H<2> are connected near their outer ends to plates M, by means of a dowel pin and bolt. The plates M are secured to bolts j adjustably secured by nuts in a bent standard I, secured at its upper end to the beam A, and at its lower end to the landside plate. The draught-rod W is adjustably secured by means of a pivot and of a spring pawl V to a plate R, secured to a rod P pivoted on the standard C. The height of the plate R is adjusted by means of a toothed quadrant S passing through the beam A, and secured by a removable pin t.
Patent GB-190007610-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combinatin Box or Case for Cigars, Cigarettes, or Tobacco, and Matches.
Inventor: DERMOTT WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 7610. Dermott, W. R. April 24. Cigar and cigarette boxes and cases; smokers' combination articles; tobacco boxes.-Relates to a combination box or case for holding cigars, cigarettes, or tobacco, and matches. The outer case b is open at both ends. The inner case a is formed from the blank shown in Fig. 3, the matches being held in a receptacle d formed b<y> bending the blank at the scored lines f. A spring door e opens when the case a is withdrawn from the shell b, and allows of access to the receptacle d.
Patent GB-190016430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hoisting Apparatus for Use in the Erection and Repair of Chimneys and for like Purposes.
Inventor: MUELLER LOUIS
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 16,430. M³ller, L. Sept. 15. Hoists.-Relates to hoisting-apparatus for use during the building or repair of a chimney. A pillar or socket a, supported by cross-bars built into the chimney, carries a framing through which pass a pair of pins o. On these are mounted pulleys d, preferably on ball bearings. A third pulley is mounted in the forked end of the stem c. The frame consists of a pair of parallel bars b perforated at intervals to receive the pins n. The distance between the pulleys d, d can thus be varied.
Patent GB-190101126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycles.
Inventor: BINKS CHARLES
Filed: 1901-01-17
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 1126. Binks, C. Jan. 17. Bicycles; frames; heads.-The bottom bracket of a cycle is formed with two lugs A, Fig. 1, placed side by side and connected by tubes C, D to lugs E' formed one above the other on the head E. In the cross-frame shown in Fig. 3, the tube C is secured to the top of the head, and the top tube F is secured to the upper lug E<1>. A lug F<2> secures the tubes C, F together as shown. Clutches.-The outer adjusting-cone G, Figs. 6 and 8, of a clutch or other ball bearing is locked in position by set-screws I adapted to engage, in the ordinary bearing shown in Fig. 8, with the cup H<2>, and, in the clutch bearing shown in Fig. 6, with a ring K preferably let into the cone G and intended to prevent the screws I from entering the clutch sockets in the flange H<1>.
Patent GB-190101526-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Preventing Steamy Windows
Inventor: WOLFENDEN BERNARD
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 1526. Wolfenden, B. Jan. 23. Window fittinys.-In order to prevent the (condensation of moisture on shop and other windows, a bunsen, incandescent, or other gas burner B is arranged at the bottom of the window, and the hot air passes through perforations in a central chamber C, side tubes D<1>, D', and through the open ends of the tubes D<3>. The tubes D', D' fit over tubular arms of the hot-air chamber C, and are slotted to engage with ribs E of the chamber.