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Patent GB-189817286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism especially Applicable for the Propulsion of Cycles.
Inventor: BLANCHET HENRI
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 17,286. Blanchet, H., and Caille, C. Aug. 10. Toothed gearing especially applicable for the propulsion of cycles. Fig. 1 shows the application to a cycle. On the pedal axle a is keyed an oval or oblong wheel A, which gears with a similar wheel B mounted upon an axle b in a casing F, and is arranged so that the major axis A'-A' of the wheel A is parallel to the line of the cranks m, m<1>. On the axle B is fixed a circular toothed wheel C, which gears with a pinion D fixed to the hub of the driving-wheel. The casing F which surrounds the gearing is fixed to the pedal bracket and the axle of the driving-wheel. By this arrangement of oval or oblong wheels the impulse received by the driving-wheels when the cranks are near the dead centre is stated to be greater than with ordinary gearing.
Patent GB-189818328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas and like Meters.
Inventor: RHODES EDGAR
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,328. Rhodes, E. Aug. 26. Meters are built with the plunger rods J, K connected to two points E, F of a triangular or equivalent frame A, the third point B being attached to the crank C on the indicator driving- shaft D. The frame A is pivoted to the balanced link framing L, P, N. The plunger rods J, K are set so that one is about half a stroke in advance of the other.
Patent GB-189821760-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus or Oven for the Production of Coke and Lighting Gas with Recovery of the By-products.
Inventor: MICHEROUX COUNT ALBERT DILLON
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 21,760. Micheroux, Count A. D. de. Oct. 15. Coking.-Relates to apparatus for the production of coke for metallurgical and other purposes, illuminating and heating gas, and bye-products, such as tar and ammoniacal liquors. Fig. 1 shows one form of such apparatus. Vertical retorts B, built up of series of rings b supported by iron beams A<1>, are provided at their lower ends with discharging-doors, and at their upper ends with covers D made gas-tight by means of sand seals. The retorts are heated by the products of combustion of gas and air, which are respectively introduced into tiues i surrounding the retorts by pipes M, m, m<1> and Z, z, z<1>. The pipes z are situated within flues i<1>, which conduct away the gases from flues i. The products of distillation flow along pipes E into mains F, the discharge ends of the pipes being either below or above the water level in the mains ; in the latter case, the pipes E may be closed, during the operations of charging the retorts, by means of cups E'. During the coking operation, the charges in the retorts may be compressed by pistons H<1>, the piston-rods of which are actuated by means of hydraulic or other cylinders K, and guided by sliding rods P. In a modified form of the coking-apparatus, the retorts are built up of blocks of refractory material, and are closed at their lower ends by sliding plates, which are forced against the retorts by means of eccentrics. In a form of apparatus more particularly suitable for gas-works, the retorts may be inclined and are moulded in one piece of suitab!e form. The retorts are heated by the hot gases from a furnace, and are provided with hinged discharging doors, and with a charging-hopper. The charges in all the above forms of retorts may be loosened during the coking operations by means of rods passed through an aperture or apertures in the covers or discharging-doors.
Patent GB-189901115-A (GB)
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1115. Thompson, W. P., [Lee, C. A., and Macintosh, W. R.]. Jan. 17 Bottles, jars, etc.; stoppers.-Relates to stoppers, covers, or closures for jars, bottles, &c., such as are used for containing milk &c. The closure A consists of a thin flexible plate of wood pulp, strawboard, or other suitable material, and is fixed by pressing it into position in the neck of the vessel. The plate is scored or weakened by one or more grooves &c. a on the upper or lower surface, or on both surfaces, so that the part c can be raised, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3, to allow the contents to be poured out, while the part b remains fixed. The part c is preferably provided with a tag or handle d, and can be again returned to its closing position after having been raised. The plate may be made of various forms, other than circular, to suit the form of the neck.
Patent GB-189907848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lubricating Eccentrics and Cranks.
Inventor: WOERTGE GEORG
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 7848. Woertge, G. April 14. Lubricating cranks, eccentrics, &c. The crank or eccentric W is surrounded by a casing A with cover B to which are attached scrapers c. The scrapers c remove oil from the revolving rings C, and cause it to flow into the passage a in the bearing-brass D.
Patent GB-189910023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Billiard Tables and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,023. Thompson, S. May 12. Billiards and like games, tables for. Relates to arrangements for returning pocketed balls to the baulk end of the table. The middle and top pockets b, c communicate by inclines f or india-rubber &c. tubes with lateral conduits a terminating at the baulk end in pockets h or the equivalent. The pockets h are placed directly under the bottom pockets d. Hinged stops o are provided to retain the balls in the conduits, if desired. In a modification, especially adapted for pyramids, the pockets h are dispensed with, the conduits being formed with slightly-inclined ends which extend under the pockets d.
Patent GB-189915662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: RADCLIFFE FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-07-31
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 15,662. Radcliffe, F. July 31. Gas-producers.-Air or a mixture of air and steam is supplied directly into the midst of the glowing fuel, and the gas is withdrawn at a point or points between the top and bottom of the producer, so that it is not cooled by the freshlycharged fuel. In the construction of apparatus shown, the fuel chamber r has a centrallysupported, water-jacketed tube a, through which air, driven in through the tubes n, f, is sent through openings or small tuyÞres m into the fire all around the tube. The gas is withdrawn through a number of ports q, six being shown, each having an outlet controlled by a separate valve or damper w operated by an external handle x. The gas enters the annular space t, and escapes by the outlet v. The lower part of the furnace is surrounded by a tank 10, through which cold water circulates. Beneath the grate 3 is a water tank 18, situated in the ashpit, which is closed by plates 7 secured by wedges 8. Bars may be passed through the walls and the water tank 10 to support the fuel temporarily, while the bars 3 are cleaned for removing clinkers from the bottom of the producer.
Patent GB-189917730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Spindles of Cap and like Spinning Machines used in the Treatment of Yarns or Threads.
Inventor: WALTON FRED
Filed: 1899-09-02
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 17,730. Walton, F. Sept. 2. Spindle apparatus.-In cap spinning and like machines, the wharl is provided with antifriction bearings, and the bobbin tube is mounted in such a manner that it can adjust itself to the vibrations of the dead spindle. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, ball bearings are provided, the lower end of the wharl e dipping into a lubricating-cup f and rotating upon a sleeve c, and suitable ball races being provided on the sleeve and wharl. Part of the lower ball race may be formed in the cup f. In Fig. 3, the wharl rests and rotates upon a ring h within the cup. The bobbin tube m is provided with a flange m<1>, covered by a cap n, which is provided with lugs n<1> for driving the bobbin and is coupled to the wharl by means of a pin-andslot arrangement &c. Or the flange m<1> may engage with a recess in the upper part of the wharl which carries the driving-lugs n<1>.
Patent GB-189920110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Accumulators.
Inventor: LOPPE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 20,110. LoppÚ, F., Morin, H. P., Martin, D. P., and Griner, G. J. A. April 1, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Secondary batteries.- The support for the active material is made up of a number of thin lead plates, perforated with a number of small holes a, which are preferably of conical shape, the metal protruding around one edge as shown. The plates are also undulated or corrugated. The plates may also be made of lead network, or may be in the form of grids. The plates may be a number of separate pieces f a s t e n e d together by tubular rivets b or by soldering, or may be formed by folding a single sheet several times. Openings c additional to those described above are made in a perpendicular or oblique direction both through the plates and the separators to facilitate the circulation of the electrolyte. The thin plates of each electrode are kept apart by distance-pieces d. Each pair of electrodes may be separated from the others by a plate of insulating-material perforated with holes which coincide with the openings in the electrodes. Several electrodes and separators are bound together in a single block by means of rubber rings which encircle them.
Patent GB-189922538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Boilers for Locomotives or similar Tube-boilers.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 22,538. Schmidt, W., and Elsner, H. Nov. 11. Superheaters, steam.-A superheater consisting of concentric tubes between which the steam passes is placed in the smoke-box of a locomotive or like boiler opposite a portion only of the boiler tubes, so that the furnace gases from this portion of the tubes pass through the inner tubes of the superheater, while the gases from the remaining boiler tubes play on the outsides of the outer tubes.
Patent GB-189923446-A (GB)
Title: Means for the Prevention of Incrustation in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SMIT JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 23,446. Smit, J. Nov. 24. Incrustation and corrosion, preventing. - The insides of boilers are coated with a thoroughlyblended mixture of "consistent" fat, train oil, horse fat, blacklead, lampblack, zinc white, liquid creosote, and rain-water.
Patent GB-190000194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Purifying Acetylene Gas
Inventor: LANCASTER EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1901-04-03
Abstract: 194. Lancaster, E. W. Jan. 3. Acetylene.-Relates to purifying-apparatus for acetylene gas. A flanged cylinder a, supported by a frame s, is closed at the bottom by a plate b, and is provided at the top with a cover c, which can be sealed by a screw f working in a cross-bar e pivoted to one side of the cylinder and secured by a catch at the other as in gas retorts. A cartridge n of felt, blanket, or other suitable material, containing purifying or drying materials, the ingredients of which are preferably arranged in layers m separated by wads of felt &c. p, is closed at the top by a felt cover q, and formed with handles o by which it can be readily inserted into the cylinder so as to rest on a perforated false bottom or flange d as shown. Suitable inlet and outlet passages k and l are provided for the gas. When exhausted, the cartridge is removed and replaced by a fresh one. The cylinder may be arranged horizontally, in which case the cartridges are preferably closed at each end by perforated discs connected by bolts.
Patent GB-190009472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in relation to Apparatus for Cleaning Beer and other Pipes.
Inventor: WALLACE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 9472. Wallace, W. May 24. Cleaning pipes and tubes; couplings, disconnectible.-Relates to apparatus for cleaning beer and other pipes by means of an alkaline solution, and by washing out with water. The chamber a contains the cleaning-material, and is provided with the valve casing e and the plug valve/having four ports controlling the passage of the water by the inlet A, either to the chamber a and to the pipes or to the beer pipes directly by the outlet B. The dome-shaped bottom b has a screw plug b', and the top c is removable, being attached as shown in Fig. 1. Screen caps h and d' are provided. The beer pipes are coupled, as shown in Fig. 3, by means of the semicircular yoke 7, the stays 5, and the wing nuts 6. In a double coupling, the tube 3 is flanged at both ends, and there are four studs 4 with corresponding stays and nuts so that several pipes may be connected together.
Patent GB-190012803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns for Burning Cement, Lime and the like.
Inventor: SCHMIDT HERMANN
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 12,803. Schmidt, H. July 16. Kilns.-A rotary drying and preliminary heating tube a discharges cement material, limestone, &c. into the chamber b, whence it passes into the burning-chamber d. The products of combustion pass up flues f and through the tube a to the chimney h. A slide, preferably fitted as shown, controls the passage of the material from the chamber b. Fuel is supplied through the opening i, which also serves for the insertion of working tools.
Patent GB-190013666-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means, applicable for Employment with Engines Operated by the Combustion of Hydrocarburetted-air, for Effecting the Cooling of the Circulating Water.
Inventor: GROUVELLE JULES
Filed: 1900-07-30
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 13,666. Grouvelle, J., and Arquembourg, H., [trading as Soc. Jules Grouvelle et H. Arquembourg]. July 30. Cooling water.-The cylinders of motors used on road vehicles are cooled uniformly by cooling the water circulating through the jackets in a coil of pipes B provided with gills, which are not shown but may be like those described in Specification No. 701, A.D. 1900. A stream of air is forced over the pipes between the annular walls E and F by a fan C mounted on the shaft of the watercirculating pump A and driven by the motor.
Patent GB-190015394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hats and the like.
Inventor: SCHOLZ RICHARD
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 15,394. Scholz, R. Aug. 29. Hats fitted with cooling-appliances; helmets.- Hats are fitted with a cooling-appliance which consists of a sponge or other absorbent material which is saturated with water, etber, or other vaporizable liquid. The sponge a may be placed either in a rubber fold or pocket b, Fig. 1, attached to the hat by detachable fastenings c or in a recess d, Fig. 2, formed behind the leather e, but any other means of attachment may be employed. The invention is particularly applicable to helmets.
Patent GB-190015787-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Box or Case for Conveying or Carrying Eggs.
Inventor: FRIEDMANN HERSCH LEIB
Filed: 1900-09-05
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 15,787. Friedmann, H. L. Sept. 5. Boxes, internal, fittings for.-The boxes a, b, fitted with spiral spring egg-holders, as shown, are placed one above the other, the lower one only being provided with a bottom. The egg-holders in the intermediate box or boxes are supplementary to those in the boxes above or below them, so that the holders in adjacent boxes will, together, completely enclose the eggs. The holders may be secured to the boxes direct, or to removable sliding pieces therein.
Patent GB-190019348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-boats, Fishing Boats, and the like.
Inventor: BAARSEN CARL EMIL
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 19,348. Baarsen, C. E. Oct. 29. Lifeboats; fishing boats.-The invention is shown as applied to a Norwegian fishing boat, but is applicable to any boat. The boat is made deeper amidship than at the ends, and the keel is fashioned in a similar way. Air chambers b are placed under each thwart, and similar chambers c at bow and stern. In a modification, a single air chamber is placed under each thwart. A water-ballast tank d is placed about amidships, and is filled by opening a valve e after the boat is afloat. Such a boat is self-righting and unsinkable, although full of water.
Patent GB-190022280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Night Latches and Draw Back Locks
Inventor: JONES NATHAN JOB
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 22,280. Jones, N. J., and Jones, J. E. Dec. 7. Locks, key.-Relates to night-latches &c. The handle A is hinged to the bolt C, and is maintained, either in the position shown or at rightangles thereto, by the angle-piece D acted on by the lock spring E. When the handle stands at right-angles, the handle can be grasped by the finger and thumb'to operate the bolt. When the handle is turned down, the stud b<1> engages in one of the holes a', and holds the bolt in the shot or withdrawn position. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the handle A turns on a horizontal hinge pin. In this case, the handle is turned down on one side of the pin b<1> to secure the bolt when shot, and on the other to hold the bolt in the withdrawn position.
Patent GB-190107958-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Means for Working or Controlling Semaphore or other Signalling or Indicating Apparatus in connection with Electric Tramway Systems, also applicable for other purposes.
Inventor: WILKINSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7958. Wilkinson, J. April 18. Electric tramways, signalling on; contacts, electric.-The trolley ears or wire suspenders of electric tramways are provided with switches or circuitclosers, adapted to be actuated by the trolley-pole or other collector, to close or open circuits controlling the operation of signals, points, or indicating or other apparatus, for regulating the movement or indicating the position of the car or other vehicle, or for other purposes. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the ear or suspender A of the trolley-wire G is provided with a sliding contact-maker B, mounted on or in guides, such as K, under control of springs L, or weights, &c. When the part B is engaged by the trolley-pole, it is moved so that the insulated contacts C, D, on the parts A, B respectively, complete a relay circuit E, F, which can be employed to control the operation of the signalling or other apparatus, as required. Bells, lamps, &c. may be arranged to indicate the correct working of the contacts, and mercury cups may be employed to obviate sparking. In a modification, only one of the contacts is insulated, the trolley-wire in this case forming part of and feeding the relay circuit. In another modification, the part B is pivoted to the part A. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement for operating a semaphore signal U. The trolley - pole, in closing the contacts C, D, completes the circuit M of a relay 0, which attracts the armature P and so completes, with the contact R, a circuit from the trolley-wire G through a solenoid &c. S and a resistance T to the rail, the solenoid S drawing down its plunger V to actuate the signal U, which is then locked by the latch X engaging above the shoulder W on the plunger. A second contactmaker C, D operated by the trolley-pole similarly completes the circuit of a solenoid S<1>, which disengages the latch X to allow the signal to return to its normal position. In a similar arrangement for operating a bell, or for lighting a lamp, or for both purposes, the armature of the relay O operated by the first contact-maker normally supports the armature of the relay operated by the second contact-maker. When the relay 0 is energized, it releases the second armature, which then falls on a contact and completes the bell or lamp circuit. When the second relay is energized, its armature is raised into normal position in engagement with the catch armature of the relay 0, so breaking the signal circuit. The Provisional Specification also states that the contact-makers may be employed for switching on and off the feed-current to particular sections, so that a car can cut off the current for certain distances behind it, leaving the wires dead until the next car comes along.
Patent GB-190110064-A (GB)
Title: Treadle Gearing for Lathes and other Light Machines
Inventor: REID RICHARD
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 10,064. Reid, R. May 15. Treadle-driving gearing for lathes and other light machinery consists of a foot-lever A pivoted to the frame W at a and joined by a link or links D to a similar lever B, which is pivoted to the frame at b<3>. A rocking lever C is centrally pivoted to the frame, and connected by links E, F to the lever B and to the crank G of the driving-shaft X. The levers are made adjustable by having rows of bolt-holes d<1>, and the lever C can be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190114111-A (GB)
Title: A Metal Fastener for Leggings
Inventor: COSBY ALBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-11
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 14,111. Cosby, A. T., and Lawman, W. T. July 11. Stud - and - socket fastenings. - Leggings are provided with a stud c and a corresponding slotted piece a, which is secured by stamping the edges to grip the material.
Patent GB-190115594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Outriggers for Rowing Boats
Inventor: STASNY HERMANN
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 15,594. Stasny, H. Aug. 1. Boat rowlocks.- The outrigger rod d carrying the rowlock i is pivoted at e to the stays f, and slides in a tubular guide c, which is fixed to the seat a of the boat. When the seat is moved backwards in the direction of the arrow b, the rowlock i performs a circular movement, which the oar g must also make, thus rendering the stroke more effective.
Patent GB-190117839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in End-thrust Anti-friction Bearings
Inventor: BIRKBECK GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 17,839. Birkbeck, G. H., [National Roller & Ball Bearing Co.]. Sept. 6. Thrust bearings for propeller shafts &c. A thrust box C, made in two parts and consisting of a collar C<2>, web C<3>, and guard flange C<5>, is mounted on the shaft A. The box may be provided with tenons c to project into sockets a in the shaft, or, at the rear of the box, a collar,held in place by a set-screw or shrunk and welded on the shaft, is mounted to prevent movement of the box. Hard wear-plates B<1>, C<1> are let into or secured upon the face of a bed-plate B, attached to the frame of the ship, and the inner face of the box web respectively, and between these plates are located balls F. The balls are mounted in a frame made up of perforated rings, E connected by studs, on which may be mounted rollers, or the balls are mounted between blocks of babbit &c. metal riveted between the rings. The guard flange C<5> covers the ball cage so as to exclude dust &c.