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Patent GB-189719615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for the Manufacture of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: MUNSTERBERG OSCAR
Filed: 1897-08-25
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 19,615. M³nsterberg, O. Aug. 25. Acetylene.-Valves 3 and 4 on the pipes 1 and 2 supplying the generators with water are operated in succession by projections 8, 9 on opposite sides of a rod 7 which is carried by the bell of the gas holder. The cocks are fitted with counterweighted jointed levers carrying rollers upon which the projections 8 and 9 act. When the cocks are shut the levers are in the positions shown in full lines. When the second cock is opened a projection 6 on the end of it comes into contact with the lever on the first cock and causes it to return to the initial position. In Fig. 5 is shown an arrangement for cutting off the connection between the generator and the gas holder when the cover 14 is taken off. This consists in linking one of the screws 13 of the cover with a cock 10 in the connecting-pipe 11. The cock may be a threeway one, as shown, for connecting the generator with an escape pipe 15. The apparatus shown in Fig. 7 contains, in a closed casing B<1>, an endless band a which is partitioned off for receiving definite charges of carbide, and is operated by a ratchet and pawl connected with the gas holder, or by other means. Each charge opens a counterweighted flap A<1>, and falls into the generator through a shoot, which is separated from the generators by a partition e. The residue passes through a grating R into a hopper, which may be double, in which case it is fitted with a swinging partition operated by the discharge cocks h, which are alternately used. In a modification, the carbide-feeding device is a horizontal wheel with compartments fitted with hinged bottoms which open when they are brought over the shoot.
Patent GB-189721018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Wire-drawing Mills.
Inventor: KORNLEIN WILHELM
Filed: 1897-09-13
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 21,018. K¾rnlein, W. Sept. 13. Drawing.-Means are provided, in drawing wire through successive dies, for regulating the speed of the drawing-through rollers or cylinders to prevent the wire from slipping thereon. The wire, after passing through the die I and round the roller a, passes over a guide-pulley 1 carried by a lever and then to the next die II, round the roller b to the next lever guide-pulley, and so on. The rollers a, b are mounted on sleeves H driven from the central shaft S by epicyclic gearing Z, P, Z<1>, the wheel P being carried by a loose pulley B provided with a brake strap R. If the drawing-roller b pulls the wire through faster than it is delivered by the roller a, the pulley 1 is pulled down and its lever acts on the brake strap R retarding the pulley B and causing the roller a to be driven at a faster speed.
Patent GB-189800096-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Relief Valves.
Inventor: OBEE WALTER
Filed: 1898-01-03
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 96. Obee, W. Jan. 3. Pump relief devices.- Relates to a relief valve applicable for use in connection with feed-pumps for boilers. The passages F and D communicate respectively with the steam boiler and the delivery pipe of the pump, so that, when the pressure in the latter exceeds the pressure due to the steam, the spring G, and the weight of the piston C and the valve B, water passes to the overflow E.
Patent GB-189802893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corset Clasps and Steels.
Inventor: RAU ADOLPH
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 2893. Rau, A. Feb. 4. Corsets.- Steels or busks are made up of two, three, or more superposed b l a d e s a, b, c, Fig. 6, which can move independently of each other and are held together at the ends by a cap d shown in front view in Fig. 1 and rear view in Fig. 2, the cap being secured to one of the blades c by a pin or eyelet e, which may also pass through slots in the other blades a, b.
Patent GB-189806652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-released Lung Testing Apparatus.
Inventor: MCKENZIE BENJAMIN
Filed: 1898-03-18
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 6652. McKenzie, B. March 18. Spirometers.- The counterpoised hinged valve 10 of a bellows within a vertical cylinder 5 is normally open, but can be closed by the upthrust of a rod 37 connected by a bell crank 35 to a horizontal push-rod 33. As the bellows are inflated by blowing through a tube 46, a hanging index 49 is raised in a graduated tube 57. The use of the apparatus is dependent on prepayment of a coin. The coin is dropped into a piston 20 within a fixed cylinder 18 containing spring. On pushing in the piston by means of its rod, the coin bears against a bent finger 40 extending from the push-rod 33, so giving the latter the required thrust till the finger, being lifted by bevelled guides, escapes from the coin and the latter falls out of the cylinder:
Patent GB-189809623-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Planing Bevel Toothed Wheels.
Inventor: BACHMANN ERNST
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 9623. Bachmann, E. April 26. Planing and shaping.-An apparatus for cutting bevel-wheels, which may be attached to a boring, drilling, or milling machine, has two tool carriages E reciprocated on slides D by an adjustable crank and connecting-rod from the machine spindle b. The slides are supported at their front ends by arms d<3>, Fig. 4, on spherical bearings on a spindle d<2>, and at their rear ends by pins d<1> passing through the intersection of oppositelyplaced V-slots g, h in plates G, H. The plate G is intermittently fed downwards by ratchet mechanism K, and the plate H is pressed upwards by a weight H<1>, the combined effect being to keep the pins d<1> in contact with the pattern tooth.F fixed on the framework. The tools e are adjusted so that their line of action practically passes the point R at the end of the spindle d<2>. The bevelwheel is clamped in a head L with its apex coinciding with the point R. The teeth are thus shaped by generating-lines passing approximately through the point R. The apparatus may also be arranged with the tools horizontal instead of vertical.
Patent GB-189811923-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Revolving Roulette Table or Toy.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 11,923. Edwards, E., [Fiedler, A.]. May 25. Roulette.-A roulette apparatus, which is spun after the manner of a top, and may be used for fortune-telling games, is formed of a disc b, mounted on a pivot a and covered by a transparent disc d. The latter is held in position by an edge band f<1>, f<2> and by the central screw pin c and knob e. The upper surface of the base is formed with a central annular depression b<3>, and with radial depressions or channels b<4>, separated at the edge by projecting shoulders b<2>. Over the radial channels is gummed &c. a paper bearing different words for each depression, such as ''poor," "rich," &c. When spun, the ball g remains in the central depression until the device begins to fall over. It then rolls into the radial channels, and finally comes to rest in the end of one of them, as shown.
Patent GB-189817803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Air Ovens applicable to Various Purposes.
Inventor: SOUTHWICK JAMES
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 17,803. Southwick, J. Aug. 18. Air-heating stoves. -Relates to " hotair ovens " applicable for use in drying bricks, drying cores &c. in foundries, and for drying and heating purposes generally. Air is heated while passi n g through U - shaped tubes F, arranged to connect annular flues D, D', and enclosed in a metal or brickwork casing, preferably of circular section. The tubes are heated by a fire at B, a baffle-plate L being placed above them. Several sets of tubes and annular flues may be used. The air from the heater is led by suitable pipes to various parts of a building to be heated, or passed into drying-chambers.
Patent GB-189818424-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method or Process for the Direct Smelting of Sulphide Lead Ores, and the like.
Inventor: FERRARIS ERMINIO
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 18,424. Ferraris, E. Aug. 27. Copper; lead; zinc; metals, extracting.-Relates to a process for the direct smelting of sulphide ores containing lead and the like. Compressed air is forced into the lead in the crucible of a blast furnace, to form oxide of lead, which decomposes the sulphide of leaJ, liberating metallic lead and evolving sulphurous acid. The Figure shows a suitable furnace. A represents the crucible, and B, B cast-iron plates kept cool by water sprayed from pipes b. The tuyÞres are inserted in the plates B, B. C represents one of the air admission pipes coupled to the flexible air pipe D, and closed by a wooden plug e.
Patent GB-189820059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pumps or Inflators for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BELCHER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 20,059. Belcher, W. H. Sept. 21. Wheels with air-compressing appliances.-A pump A is secured to a pneumatic-tyred wheel, at one end to the tyre valve B and at the other by a strap H which passes round the hub I and stays G. A crosshead J runs on the stays and is driven by an eccentric Q, fixed to the fork S, through a rod L.
Patent GB-189825843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mouse and Rat Traps.
Inventor: JONES DAVID OWEN
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 25,843. Jones, D. O. Dec. 7. Traps for mice and rats. A round base-plate a with raised edges is provided with a cylindrical box b having a lid or cover c. The lid c is secured in place by catches e<1>, and has suitable openings d to pass the catches when the lid is being placed in position. Stops e" prevent the lid from falling inside the box. To set the trap, a flat plate f is employed, which is placed on edge and holds the bait at the inner end g, and also supports the box b, which rests in a notch in the plate, in an inclined position. When the mouse &c. tugs at the bait, the plate falls and with it the box b, as shown in Fig. 2, thereby making the animal a prisoner. The body b and the plate f are loosely connected to the base-plate a by means of loops h passing through holes i.
Patent GB-189826687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Windows for Railway Carriages and other Vehicles, Ships' Cabins and the like.
Inventor: REED HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 26,687. Reed, H. Dec. 17. Windows.-Consists in attaching bars b to the top of the window sash a so that, as the window is lowered, the bars come into position, and thus prevent the passengers from falling out of the window.
Patent GB-189901128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wall Elevators for Library and Office Maps.
Inventor: PHILIP GERALD STANLEY
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1128. Philip, G. S. Jan. 17. Maps, hanging o n walls. - Relates to wall elevators for library and office maps. The map is secured to the hooks e on the piece c, which is hinged at d to the upright a, fastened to the wall. The piece c is held at any required inclination by means of the cord f.
Patent GB-189902789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dabbing Mechanism for Combing Machines Used in the Treatment of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: PAYNE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2789. Payne, G. Feb. 8. Combing - machines. - Relates to dabbing-mechanism. One or more rows of pins a are secured in suitable stocks, and adjustably mounted on a lever c, which is adjustably clamped on an oscillating sleeve carried by an adjustable shaft or stud e. The sleeve is oscillated by reason of an arm or yoke k carried by it embracing a cam or eccentric carried by a rotating sleeve on the adjustable shaft or stud h. Brushes may be substituted for the pins a.
Patent GB-189905057-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Use in the Heating of Sad-irons and the like.
Inventor: GREENWOOD JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5057. Greenwood, J. March 8. I r o n i n g.-R elates to a holder for use in heating sad-irons and the like. Fig. 2 shows a side view. The rectangular holder b is provided with a slotted cover d, and an adjustable stop f to rest against the front of the grate g.
Patent GB-189908923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Oxygen.
Inventor: BILBIE JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 8923. Bilbie, J., and Wanklyn, J. A. April 28. Oxygen is obtained by forcing air through a solvent for oxygen, and afterwards recovering the oxygen from the solvent. The closed vessel V is provided with partitions p, p<1>, p<2>, perforated false bottoms P, communicating pipes o, o', o<2>, inlet pipe o<3> for air under pressure, outlet for unabsorbed nitrogen and air c, another outlet for water d, and outlets for oxygen controlled by valves a, a', a<2> on a pipe g leading to an exhaust. Alcohol or other solvent is charged into the compartments C, C', C' to the height indicated, and a little water, to wash the unabsorbed nitrogen and air free from alcohol, is charged through the valve b into the compartment C<3>. After air has been forced through the compartments for some time, the pressure rising to 5 or 10 atmospheres, the unabsorbed gas is liberated through the valve c, the end of the tube o<2> is closed by a plug v, and the absorbed oxygen is then withdrawn through the tube g. This oxygen or oxygenated air may be again forced into the apparatus.
Patent GB-189910395-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle Supports.
Inventor: TIERNEY EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 10,395. Tierney, E. J., Englert, C., and Weitz, A. P. May 17. Supports for bicycles. The Figures show a support for a lady's bicycle. Two legs 1, connected by a spring 2, work in bar 6 and in open slots in a eyes 9 in a swivelling bar G and in open slots in a plate 10 carried by a clip 5 fixed to the frame. When the legs are pushed down, they expand laterally as shown, and are locked by shoulders engaging under the bar 6. When drawn upwards, the legs become parallel, and by rotating the bar 6 are freed from the plate 10 so that they can be engaged with a catch 15, Fig. 7, carried by a clip 16 fixed near the head. The clip 5 may be made in two parts with inclined slots in their upper flanges for receiving the bar 6, the parts being fixed when in position by screws 11. In a modification, the half clips are formed with recesses to receive a collar fixed centrally on the bar 6. For a gentleman's machine, the bar 6 is rigid, and carries a locking-catch. The legs 1 are raised vertically when out of use, and fixed to a hook on the upper bar of the frame. The legs are provided with rubber pads to prevent slipping.
Patent GB-189914621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Pit Props and Appliances for Shoring and Strutting in Mines and the like purposes.
Inventor: GASCOYNE JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 14,621. Gascoyne, J. July 15. Shoring and strutting; struts and strut connections.-Relates to pit props, of the type shown in elevation in Fig. 1, for shoring and strutting in mines and like purposes. The metallic prop a of H-section receives a movable metallic crown b, which is held in position by tongues b<1> or other means. The upper surface b<2> of the crown is adapted to hold an auxiliary wooden piece c, which supports a wooden cap d in contact with the roof. In modifications, the prop a may be formed of wood, and it may have any desired section.
Patent GB-189915815-A (GB)
Title: A Process of and Apparatus for Obtaining Ammonia and its Salts from the Spent Liquor of Molasses in Sugar Factories and from Vinasse.
Inventor: FISCHER HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 15,815. Fischer, H. Aug. 2. Furnaces for ammonia and ammonium compounds. -Relates to obtaining ammonia and ammonium salts from the spent liquor of molasses in sugar manufacture and of vinasse from spirit distilleries. The liquors are evaporated by waste heat at a temperature not exceeding 200‹ C., and are then charged into a battery of retorts 1, each retort being provided with a combined agitator and conveyer 2, which is operated, when intended for agitating, alternately in opposite directions, but when intended as a conveyer, namely at the end of the distilling process, continuously in one direction. Each retort is permanently closed at one end, and furnished at the-other with a door 3, which is opened and closed by a pinion 4 and rack 5. Each retort is heated at first by coal burned on the bars 7, but afterwards, that is when a continuous current of gas is given off from the retorts, by gas. The gas is introduced by a main 8 to a nozzle controlled by a valve 10. The gas then enters a channel 11 of refractory clay, which is provided with a number of openings 12 for the gas jets. The air for combustion enters through a slide beneath. The combustion products pass along the flue 14 to a main flue 15, in the latter of which the evaporating-vessels above mentioned are arranged, and thence to the chimney. Any retort can be cut out by closing the damper 16. The temperature of each retort is gradually raised up to 500‹ C., as indicated by a pyrometer 6. The gases left after separating out the tar are combustible, and are used for heating the retorts. The combined agitator and conveyer may be operated by a worm 22 gearing with a worm-wheel 21 keyed on the shaft of the agitator. On the shaft of the worm are one fast pulley 23 and two loose ones 24, 25, fitted with a straight and a crossed belt which are shifted by a belt fork 26. This fork is operated by a compressed-air piston moving in a cylinder 31 supplied alternately from the right and left with compressed air. A three-way cock 27 has a lever 28 operated by a tappet 29 on the wormwheel, whereby compressed air is delivered alternately to the two sides of the piston, as required. When it is desired to run continuously in one direction, the lever 28 is moved out of the path of the tappet.
Patent GB-189918733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carts or Lorries.
Inventor: TURTON ROBERT
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,733. Turton, R. Sept. 16. Tip-carts and tip-wagons. -The cart or lorry body A, which is prevented from moving laterally, is mounted on the undercarriage B by means of rollers C, and has a guided projection, not shown, which engages with the chain G mounted on sprocket-wheels H. On releasing a locking - pin and rotating the crank M, the gear-wheels 0 cause the chain to move the body A backwards until the stop bar E on it strikes a plate F on the undercarriage, when the weight of the body causes it to tip into the position shown. Instead of the chain G, a longitudinal screw may be fitted passing through a nut on the body.
Patent GB-189919930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Life-belts.
Inventor: RUCK JOHANNES CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 19,930. Ruck, J. C. F. Oct. 4. Inflating apparatus.-Acetylene or other gas is generated in a box a by its immersion in the water with a belt, and flows into the belt through a non-return valve 9 and tube 17. The box is divided into four compartments i, h, k, l by a rigid partition e and two rubber diaphragms f, g, the latter being stiffened by a disc m. The main compartment between the loaded diaphragm g and the rigid partition contains as an attachment to the diaphragm plate an annular box x of carbide having an outspringing bottom 1, which is normally held to by catches 2 pivoted on arbors 3. A spring w in a telescopic casing u, v presses against the diaphragm, and the latter is connected to the partition e at 19 by a central bolt n and linkage 14, 18, enclosed in a guard tube q with flexible section o. The middle joint of this linkage is connected by links 11 to the short arm of a bell crank 15 in the chamber between the rigid partition and the other diaphragm f against which the long arm 16 of the bell crank lies. The wall b of the compartment outside this diaphragm f is pierced with holes to admit water. The action is as follows :-The water pressure on the exposed diaphragm, acting through the bell crank, upsets the linkage, so that the middle spring can throw out the other diaphragm. Water is thus drawn into the main compartment through a non-return. valve, and the box of carbide is opened, whereupon a spring lying among the carbide throws it into the water.
Patent GB-189922978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumping Machines.
Inventor: GORMAN WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 22,978. Gorman, W. A., [trading as Siebe, Gorman, & Co.]. Nov. 17. Drawings to Specification. Pressure gauges.-Divers' air-pump gauges are provided with two scales, one indicating the pressure and the other the depth of water to which the air is delivered.
Patent GB-189923424-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Removing Bobbins from the Shuttles in Looms for Weaving Curtains and Net Lace.
Inventor: SCHIERSAND PAUL MORITZ
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 23,424. Schiersand, P. M. Nov. 23. Lace bobbins, removing from carriages.-The bobbins and carriages are placed in a hopper or receptacle open below. A disc G, having a number of holes corresponding in shape to the carriages, is rotated step by step. When an opening comes under the hopper, a carriage falls out ; at the next step the carriage comes over a circular aperture in a fixed disc C. A lever J<1>, on the end of a pivoted lever J operated by a cam N<2> and spring J<3>, now presses the bobbin out of the carriage. A projection on the lever J is pulled by a spring P<1> against a pin P<2>, thus giving a horizontal as well as vertical movement to the end of the lever J' when it presses the bobbin out. The bobbin drops into a receptacle or on to a rod K. At the next motion of the disc G, the carriage comes over a hole in the disc C, and drops through into a receptacle or on to a rod K. The disc G is rotated step by step by a cam N', lever O, connecting-rod O<2>, rack O<5>, pinion, and clawker-arm engaging pins F. A spring catch engaging a notch ensures the disc G stopping at the correct point. Instead of a rotating disc G, a reciprocating slide may be used.
Patent GB-189923736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Sofa Beds.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 23,736. Haddan, H. J., [Rolph, W. T.]. Nov. 28. Bedsteads; sofas.-The back 15 and bottom 10 of a sofa bed are pivoted at 22 to brackets 20 on the lower box-like part 5 of the bottom, which is hung by pairs of links a from other links c pivoted at n to the main frame and connected by rods e. The back is hung on links i pivoted to the main frame. Links g are connected to the links e, i by swivelling and sliding joints f, h. The parts 10 and 15 are held at right-angles by catches and quadrants. To convert from a sofa to a bed the part 10 is raised on its pivots 22 ; the effect of this is to move the parts 10, 5, 15 bodily forwards and to move the part 15 to the horizontal ; the catches are now released, and the part 10 is brought to the horizontal again as shown in Fig. 3. To reconvert into a sofa, the part 10 is raised, the catches are engaged, and the part 10 is turned down again ; this last motion raises the back, and causes the parts 5, 10, 15 to move back bodily.
Patent GB-190005110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Pens.
Inventor: PETIT JOSEPH LETIERE
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 5110. Petit, J. L. March 17. Pens.-The nib consists of a narrow stem band a body portion a. The writing-point may be rounded evenly, as shown, or cut obliquely. The body portion may be made of rectangular form.