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Patent GB-189815972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 15,972. Hookham, G. July 21. Energy meters.-A commutator motor meter is constructed with an iron-cored armature, to reduce the energy wasted by the meter. The core may be a laminated ring A, made in halves, to receive the coils, which consist of bobbins separately wound with numerous turns of fine wire. The armature is supported within main-current field coils G by an aluminium disc A<1> on a spindle C, which rotates in hearings K, K<1> on a frame F, and is geared at D to a counter E. The Provisional Specification states that a float may be provided under the armature, to relieve the bearings of most of its weight. The commutator S is a flat cone, upon which two plain crown-wheels or two platinum wires P bear as brushes. These wires are carried by flat springs on ebonite blocks, which are supported on a horizontal pin at the back of the frame F, and have iron-wire arms T, bent down into solenoids G<1>, G<2>, conveying the main current. This arrangement may be modified. The weight of the parts holds the wires lightly on the commutator, but the contact is improved by the pull of the solenoids on the arms T when the main current is large. The spindle carries a brake disc H between the poles J of two permanent magnets I, arranged so that only their neutral parts are near the armature A. Any field due to the permanent magnets is neutralized by winding the extra resistance for the armature circuit on the shorter limb of a J-shaped iron core, which is fixed vertically between the permanent magnets. The armature may be screened by a sheet-iron cup or disc carried by the spindle. The brake magnets are choked, as shown, at both poles. One or more poles may be made long enough beyond the choke to carry a few turns of the main conductor, to correct the meter for errors at high loads. Otherwise a separate electromagnet may be used for this purpose. The permanent magnets and extra resistance are fixed on a back plate ; all other parts, including terminals N, are on the frame F, which is hinged to the back plate, and can be turned outward to afford access to the parts, or secured by a screw N'. Quantity meters having armature discs immersed in mercury, described in Specification No. 14,239, A.D. 1892, may be provided with brake magnets having choked pole-pieces and windings as described above, to correct for fluid friction at high load.
Patent GB-189818848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Weldless Chains and in Machinery Employed therein.
Inventor: STRATHERN ALEXANDER GEORGE
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 18,848. Strathern, A. G. Sept. 3. Making chains.-Relates to the manufacture of weldless chains from cruciform and other bars, and to improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 20,992, A.D. 1897. The bars are placed between four wedge-pointed dies A, mounted in rams adapted to slide radially to the axis of the bar in a stationary frame D<1>. An oscillating frame C, mounted on trunnions on the frame D' and rocked by a crank and connecting-rod, carries adjustable blocks E which are coupled to the rams by toggle-links G. The dies A are, as shown in Fig. 2, pivoted to the rams, and, when they have been driven into the metal, they are caused to turn on their pivots to crush the metal into link form and at the same time to feed the bar forward by links H, a sliding sleeve I, toggle K<1>, link K, and an eccentric on the driving-shaft. The oscillation of the dies may be produced by guide-pins thereon engaging in cam slots in the frame D', or by means of hydraulic rams. In a modified arrangement the rams carrying the dies A are worked by hydraulic pressure.
Patent GB-189819296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mouth-organs.
Inventor: MATHEWS EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 19,296. Mathews, E. J. Sept. 10. Mouth organs.- The chief object is to facilitate the production of semitones distinct from the natural notes. One of the plates b, Fig. 3, is tuned in the ordinary way, and the other so as to be able to produce the lower F natural, A natural, and top G natural, if tuned in C, or corresponding notes if tuned in other keys, in addition to the intermediate semi-tones. The orifices in the upper and lower plates b communicate respectively with an upper and lower set of cells a<1>, through one or other of which the performer's breath is directed, by turning the roller c provided with a set of holes c<1>. This roller is held in place by caps d', Fig. 4, provided with arms d engaged by flat springs e, and its rotation is limited by slots g and stops on the roller. In a modification, the roller is held in place by a cover, the back of which rests on the springs e. Holes are provided in its front to correspond with the holes c<1>.
Patent GB-189824619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-controlled Bicycle Stands.
Inventor: AUSTIN DOW BUSHNELL
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 24,619. Austin, D. B. Nov. 22. Locks, key.-Relates to coin-freed locks for " caretakers " for cycles. The cycles are run into a stand constructed of hollow iron sills A, slide plates B, and channel-iron uprights C, with a cover E and struts F. The wheels are bolted in narrow spaces between the uprights by locks D in broad spaces, and the space below the lock is filled in with plates dropped into grooves left by inner channel-irons. The bolt M of the lock is operated by an eccentric V and an intermediate lever P. The eccentric is turned by a key W, fitting into a radial slot V<11> in the shaft V<1>, and disengaging tumblers Y from the slot V<11>. Wards X engage grooves in the shaft V<1>, and are provided with notches X<11> to permit the passage of the key bits. The eccentric cannot be turned by the key till a coin has weighed down a latch Q pivoted to the bottom of the lever. By means of a bent plate G in an upright, and a flat tube G<1> upon it, the coins are led from a slot in the cover E back into a pocket S in the lock.
Patent GB-189826377-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus and Process for the Treatment of Ramie or other Textile Plants.
Inventor: BACHELERIE CHARLES LEON
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 26,377. Bachelerie, C. L. Dec. 13. Retting ; processes.-Stalks of ramie or other textile plants are treated under a pressure of about two atmospheres with a mixture of carbonic and hydrochloric acids. The stalks are placed in a cylinder A having a closed end B, a tightly-fitting door C, a safety-valve D, and a vent aperture. The gas is generated in a vessel G which is connected with the cylinder A by a pipe E. Bicarbonate of oda is introduced into the vessel G through a tightly-fitting door H, and hydrochloric acid is supplied to it from a swinging vessel M, which is supplied with acid by means of a funnel K fitted with a stop cork and is tilted by means of an outside handle N. The carbonic acid carries with it into the cylinder A some finely-divided hydrochloric acid. Chlorine, sulphurous acid, &c. may also be supplied to the cylinder A for bleaching purposes. The vessel G is provided with a safety-valve and pressure indicator. During the early part of the process, which never exceeds eight to ten minutes, the vent aperture in the cylinder is open to allow the escape of air. After the operation, the ramie is withdrawn, allowed to dry on the ground or in sheds, and decorticated in the usual way. The apparatus may be rendered portable by being mounted on wheels or upon a car.
Patent GB-189901468-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Monoazo-dyestuffs for Wool.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-01-21
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 1468. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Jan. 21. Dyes, artificial.-Black monoazo dye-stuffs for wool, which are fast to light, are produced by combining diazotized picramic acid with an equivalent quantity of 1 : 8 : 3 : 6- or 1 :8 : 4 : 6-acetylamidonaphthol disulphonic acid. The dye-stuffs thus produced are salted out, pressed, and dried.
Patent GB-189901935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Protecting and Regulating the Use of Seats, also in Means for Fastening and Releasing the Fastenings of such Seats.
Inventor: MORGAN GEORGE JENKINS
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 1935. Morgan, G. J., and Tillotson, G. Jan. 27. Seats.-The seat b is carried on a hinge b<5>, and when out of use gravitates back into a casing a and becomes fastened by a latch i engaging a fixed lug k. When released from the latch and pulled down for use, a hinged back c guided by a link d comes up to the front of the casing. The latch is lifted by a hanging pocket f on the root of the seat when a hand-lever g under the seat is pulled to strike a coin in the pocket. The coin is retained in the pocket till the seat is turned down by means of a hinged flap h having horns h<2>. When the seat is turned, the flap hangs away from the pocket and lets the coin fall. Coins which are too small drop between the horns on the hinged flap. Washers are impaled by the pin, and subsequently drop. A thin disc, too light of weight to pass a pin which projects across the pocket from the angle of a bent finger g<4>, is thrust away by the releasing- lever, together with the upper part of the pocket which is hinged to the main part.
Patent GB-189902393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sinks.
Inventor: HOWSON RICHARD GEORGE
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 2393. Howson, R. G., and Fanner, G. B Feb. 2. Sinks.-The sink is fitted with ledges D, which may or may not be integral with the body of the sink, for the reception of the drainer C when not in use.
Patent GB-189902481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 2481. Justice, P. M., [Pope Manufacturing Co.]. Feb. 3. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to light vehicles with skeleton or tubular framing suitable for use as a delivery wagon, or as a pleasure vehicle, and propelled by a motor, or by the driver, or by both in conjunction. As shown in side elevation in Fig. 1, the frame comprises a central girder A, A<1>, A<5> and side frames or shelves B<2>, supported by oblique members B<4>, upon which may be placed boxes or bodies for goods, or seats for passengers. An oil tank for the motor may be carried at C<5>. The driving- mechanism and the driver's seat and the motor are supported over the driving-axle at the rear, and the steering- handles are connected to the fork D by shafts and bevel gear. Figs. 5 and 12 show in plan the two-speed and balance driving-gear, the explosion motor N', the foot driving-gear C<2>, and means for controlling and so connecting them that the rider may start the vehicle without turning the motor, or turn the motor without starting the vehicle, while the gear always permits him to assist the motor when required. The axle K of one wheel passes through the tubular axle K<4> of the other, the two being driven through balance gear composed of wheels K<6>, K<7> with which pinions K<8>, K<9> gear, as shown in Fig. 12, carried by the spur-wheels K<12>, K<13>. One or other of these wheels, depending on the adjustment of the clutch M<3>, may be driven from the engine shaft N through the countershaft M. The foot driving-gear rotates a sleeve O<1> which may be clutched either to the engine shaft or to a chain-wheel for driving the axle K. For effecting the various adjustments, two vertical shafts, one passing through the other, and provided with suitable cams and linkwork respectively, are provided. The handles on the vertical shafts are disposed near to the steering handle-bar. A pedal-actuated brake L, acting internally on a drum on the spur-wheel K<13>, is also provided.
Patent GB-189905731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Storing Bicycles in Railway Vans Cycle Showrooms, and the like.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 5731. Smith, J. March 16. Wagons for velocipedes.-Relates to means for supporting bicycles in luggage vans and in show and store rooms and the like. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the back wheels rest on a grooved bar b, while the handle-bars are supported by hooks c in the roof of the van. The floor of the vehicle is thus kept free for other luggage. If necessary, a second bar d supporting hooks may be introduced to receive the handle-bars of a lower tier of machines, the back wheels of which rest on the floor of the van. The handle-bars may be secured to the hooks by ropes or straps. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the bar b is dispensed with, and the rear part of each machine is supported by a rod f<1> passing through the T-pin of the saddle and hinged to a rod f screwed in the roof of the van.
Patent GB-189906122-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Producing Photographs in Imitation of Wax Seals and the like.
Inventor: JONES COURTNEY SPENCER
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6122. Jones, C. S. March 21. Producing photographs of special character.- Relates to a method of producing an imitation of a wax seal by photography. The photograph is reproduced in small size by a camera, and a number of prints taken from the negative. The prints are dyed to imitate the colour of wax. They are then gummed on the back and embossed and stamped out by a die. The photographs may be mounted on backings of black paper embossed and stamped out by a die.
Patent GB-189906793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moving Picture or Consecutive View Apparatus.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY LAURIE
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6793. Dickson, W. K.-L. March 29. Kinematographic apparatus.-The arrangement is shown in connection with a projecting-apparatus, but the same mechanism may be used as a camera, or in a direct vision reproducing apparatus. In order that the pictures may appear optically stationary, though carried by a continuouslymoving film, a combination prism is arranged in such a way that the angle between two portions of the prism may be varied synchronously with the passage of the pictures. Upon the driving-shaft the cam 16 is mounted in such a way that arms 15 projecting from the two halves 14<1> and 14<11> of the prism 14 are oscillated, and thereby cause the angle between the halves to change, with the result that the view from the continuously-moving film within the guide-frame appears stationary. To adjust the rate of travel of the film, the friction-wheel 5, which carries the feeding-roller 4, is moved transversely to the driving-disc 6 by the lever 19. The winding-up reel 2 is driven by a belt from the shaft 9, which is bevel-geared to the driving-shaft, on which also the shutter 17 is mounted, the latter cutting off the light from the lens 13 during the upward movement of the optical axis of the prism 14.
Patent GB-189909937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Mercerising Warp Yarns.
Inventor: COPLEY JAMES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9937. Copley, J. F. May 11. Yarns, mercerizing.-The strain upon the warp E is distributed over a considerable portion of its length by passing it around one or more supplementary rollers C working in conjunction with each pair of nipping or squeezing rollers A. In some cases guide-rollers C', C<2> may be employed, and in others the warp may be wrapped almost entirely around one of the nipping-rollers themselves, or one or more times around one of the nipping-rollers and a supplementary roller. The supplementary rollers have the same diameter, and are driven at the same speed, as their respective pairs of nipping-rollers.
Patent GB-189911544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes or Manufacturing Mineral Wool, also called "Slag Wool" and "Silicate Cotton."
Inventor: ELBERS ALEXANDER DANIEL
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,544. Elbers, A. D. Nov. 19, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under See. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Slagwool, preparation of.-Blast-furnace slag to be blown into slagwool is desulphurized by melting it in a cupola furnace together with a small proportion of gypsum or other sulphates of the alkaline earths. The cupola is charged with layers of coke, slag, gypsum, and slag in the order named, or materials such as quartz, limestone, oyster shells, &c. may be used instead of the slag. The molten charge is blown by steam jets in the usual manner. Natural anhydrous gypsum is preferable to the hydrate, or the rock may be calcined. If any appreciable proportion of the gypsum becomes reduced to sulphide, it will be found preferable to attach a hopper to one of the tuyÞres, and blow the gypsum into the melting charge.
Patent GB-189923306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Self-healing Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 23,306. Arthur, E. Nov. 22. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to a composition for preventing and closing punctures. One part of raw india-rubber is dissolved in benzine or naphtha, and two parts of coal tar or other tar, or pitch softened by mineral oil, are added. The benzine or naphtha is then evaporated until the consistency is such as to allow the composition to be formed into strips. The strips are attached to the air tube or outer cover by solution and, if desired, a coating of rubber or fabric.
Patent GB-189924180-A (GB)
Title: Wire Writing on Substances and the Fastening of same.
Inventor: MASON ARTHUR FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 24,180. Mason, A. F. Dec. 5. Safety-pins &c. are ornamented by forming letters or words of wire, passing the ends of the wire through holes formed in pieces of shell, wood, horn, hoof, glass, pot, ivory enamelled goods, bone, metal, celluloid, vulcanite, &c., and forming them into fastenings adapted to the articles it is desired to make.
Patent GB-189925429-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Food for Dogs and other Animals.
Inventor: MARRIOTT JOHN
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,429. Marriott, J. Dec. 22. Food for animals.-Relates to a food for dogs, poultry, and other animals, made preferably in the form of cakes or biscuits. The composition consists of flour, meat, condiments, calcium phosphate, and onions or leeks and the like.
Patent GB-190002864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bootles to Prevent the Fraudulent Refilling thereof.
Inventor: WHITAKER CHARLES HARRIS
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2864. Whitaker, C. H., and Tobin, G. J. Feb. 13. Stoppers; refilling,preventing.-The valve-seat a<1>, which is suitably secured in the neck of the bottle, has a central outlet passage a<2>, normally closed by the disc valve c, and is formed with an upwardlydirected tapered tube a<5>. The annular recess a<8> at the junction of the tube and valve-seat serves as a hinge member for the edge of the valve, which tilts on its point of engagement with the recess when the bottle is inverted for pouring out the contents. The tube is surmounted by a dome a<3>, which is preferably connected to the tube by struts, and the edges a', a<6> of the dome and tube are notched, as shown. The dome and tube prevent tampering with the valve, and also form a liquid trap, which prevents the introduction of a gummy or syrupy liquid, intended to stick the valve in its open position. The valve is engaged by a float c<2>, which closes the valve, if it is attempted to introduce liquid with the bottle held in a horizontal position, or the valve may be made buoyant, to act also as a float. The neck of the bottle is made eccentric to the body, as shown, to facilitate the discharge of the contents.
Patent GB-190004166-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Fire and Acid Proof Materials and Coatings.
Inventor: ENGELS ERNST WILHELM
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 4166. Engels, E. W. March 5. Firebricks; blocks.-Relates to the production of a fire and acid proof material or coating, which is composed essentially of carborundum obtained by means of the electric furnace. The combination of the carborundum with the Dinas stone, firebrick, or other substances to be rendered fireproof &c. is effected either by applying it with water glass, boric acid, &c. to the already finished, baked, or dried material, or by rubbing the carborundum into the moulded but unbaked blocks &c. The carborundum may also be mixed with the clay, dolomite, and quartz or other materials from which the bricks or blocks are to be moulded, and in this case the mixture will serve also as a binding-agent for uniting the blocks &c. Reference is made to Specification No. 24,378, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190007536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Tables or Stands for Displaying Articles.
Inventor: MARSHALL EDWIN MORTON
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 7536. Marshall, E. M. April 24. Displaying.-Tables or stands for displaying books, cards, &c. consist of ends or stands A, which are secured at the base by a cross-bar B, on which is journalled a clamp bar D carrying the bars G, J and shelves H. The clamp bar works in a nut a let into one of the ends, and it may pass through a loose nut f let into the other end, and is provided with a cam lever E by which the bars G, which are pivoted on the clamp bar D and to which the shelves are pivoted, are clamped between the ends. The bars G may be thus held in position by friction, or by means of flanged serrated semicircular pieces K on one or both ends. The shelves, to which are pivoted the bars J, are turned simultaneously to any angle, by turning the central shelf, which is held in position by means of a pinion L, with which a projection j on a latch F engages, two such latches being used to hold the nuts in place. The pinion may also engage with a toothed piece on the inner side of the end A, when the cam lever is operated. When the cam lever is reversed, a spring tends to move the ends apart. The shelves &c. may be used apart from the ends, for window dressing.
Patent GB-190010711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Signalling Apparatus for Railways and the like.
Inventor: FILIPPI ARISTIDE DE
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,711. Filippi, A. de. June 12. Locomotives.-In connection with an electric apparatus for signalling to any other train which may inadvertently be allowed to enter the same section in the opposite direction, provision is made for automatically stopping the two trains. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement for the direct line 1 and a siding 2 at a station. An insulated conductor 4. 5,8 is mounted between the rails, so as to make contact with a roller or trolley 25 on the engine 20<a>. The roller 25 is connected through the lead 22, including an electromagnet 27 and an indicator 26, with one pole of a secondary. battery or other suitable generator 21, the other pole of which is earthed, the connections to the generators being reversed in polarity for trains adapted to travel in opposite directions. The indicator 26 is an ordinary ampere meter. Should two trains 20<a>, 20<b> approach each other on the same section, their generators 21 reinforce each other, and the indicator 26 is moved to its extreme position '' Train on "line," the electromagnet 27 also coming into action, by closing the shunt circuit 30 through a bell or other indicator 31. To stop the trains, an electric motor 32, adapted to close the steam valve, is placed in a shunt from the circuit 30.