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Patent GB-189713496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: MITCHELL FRANK AUSTIN
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 13,496. Mitchell, F. A. June 1. Acetylene.-The generator C, Fig. 4, and the carbide holder F are made of the form shown to facilitate cleaning, and the cover D is formed with a dished top for causing condensed moisture to run off into the holder. Water is delivered by a pipe 0 so as to run into the bottom of the holder F and attack the carbide from below. The gas passes into the bell B by the pipe I. To control the supply of water to the carbide, the bell is fitted with two plates S, S<1>, which aot upon the lever r<1> of a cock P in the pipe 0 in such a way that as the bell descends the plate S gradually frees the lever r<1> to open the cock P fully, and closes it again as the bell ascends. When the carbide is exhausted, the bell descends further, and the plate S' turns off the cock P and prevents the generator from being flooded. In case of excessive generation, a plate T' near the bottom of the bell lifts the lever T<2> of a cock T in the pipe I and thereby prevents further passage of the gas into the bell B. The excess of gas then passe.s by the pipe T<5> into a strongly-made chamber U which is well cooled by the water in the tank A, and serves also to diminish the water space therein. Exhaustion of the carbide is indicated by the ringing of an electric bell, the circuit of which is completed by the contacts V<1>, V<2> when the bell B descends to its lowest position. The gas remaining in the generator is forced into the bell by a pump H before the generator is opened for recharging. Freezing of the water in the tank A is prevented by placing under it gas burners, or a coil of pipe X containing a suitable heating-medium.
Patent GB-189718962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: POOL JAMES SARGENT
Filed: 1897-08-17
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 18,962. Pool, J. S. Aug. 17. Tobacco pipes.-The bore C is provided with a removable valve or plug B which is cut away as shown, so that by a partial turn it will close the passage from the bowl and open the outlet D or vice versÔ. In the Figure the outlet D is shown open, so that nicotine &c. may be blown out through it. The bore C may be lined with cork &c. to make a tight joint with the plug.
Patent GB-189719278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production and Reproduction of Animated Photographs.
Inventor: JONES WALTER JOHN HUBERT
Filed: 1897-08-20
Granted: 1897-10-09
Abstract: 19,278. Jones, W. J. H. Aug. 20. Kinematographic apparatus.- Relates to mechanism for actuating the ribbon and the shutter in kinematographic apparatus. As the disc B rotates, the tooth b<1> raises the end of the lever D, and thereby releases the lever E which actuates the reciprocating shutter F. When the shutter has closed the exposure aperture K, the lever E strikes the end of another lever H, and thereby releases the toothed segment R. This segment gears with a pinion I on the end of the feed-roller J, which gears with another roller opposite, the film passing between the two rollers. The segment R is actuated by a spring h<5>, and the shutter lever E by an elastic band e<4>; the segment and lever are also connected by an elastic band. The segment R is brought back to its original position by the stop b<3> on the rotating disc B. In order to insert the film, the feed-rollers J are separated by cams actuated by turning the rod M by the lever m'. The position of the aperture K may be adjusted by a rack and pinion actuated by a similar rod and lever. In a modified form, the shutter mechanism is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189726777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preparing the Recording Ribbon or Sheet for use with Recording Instruments of Pressure Gauges and the like.
Inventor: EDSON JARVIS BONESTEEL
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 26,777. Edson, J. B. Nov. 16. Numbering - apparatus.-Means are described for preparing recording-ribbons such as are used in pressure gauges and shown in Fig. 3. Longitudinal lines are drawn at distances apart which vary in different instruments, short dividing lines are printed at top and bottom, and the strip is divided into sections bearing consecutive numbers g, so that a record for any number of days may be kept and any particular day's record identified. From a web E, Fig. 1, the paper strip e passes over straightening- rods c, c to the ruling- device B. A roller f presses the strip into contact with a number of endless threads 2, which pass over and are moved by grooved rollers 3, 3. These threads are inked by a pad 4<a>, and may be placed in any positions on the said rollers to vary the distances between them The said distances may be further adjusted by means of pins 1, 1 in a perforated plate 4. Tables 5, 5 under the threads support patterns or samples of the ribbon required. From this ruling-device the ribbon e passes over guide-rollers to a printing-device C, which impresses the necessary graduation marks near the edges. This printing-device consists of an impression roller 12 and a printing-cylinder 13 inked by a series of rollers shown to its left, or by a hand-roller 24 shown stowed away under the machine. From the printing-rollers the strip passes under a cylinder D which consecutively numbers the sections, and thence over a flanged guide-roller 64 and stretching-roller 54, from which it is drawn by a band 53. The numbers are arranged helically on the drum D, and the said drum is similarly grooved to engage with a fixed flanged pulley 28 so that as the drum rotates it is moved endwise. The strip is pressed against the cylinder by a platen 27 carried by a lever 37, which is actuated by the cams and levers shown and the spring 38. The spindle 29, with which the cylinder D rotates and on which it moves endwise, is rotated by a ratchet-wheel and a pair of pawls 33 aetuated by a pair of eccentrics and rods 36. The spindle 57 carries a belt pulley with which it can be geared by a clutch when the machine is to be used. From this spindle one of the thread-rollers 3 is driven by a belt 60 and the other spindles by spur gear.
Patent GB-189728979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Keys for Railway Chairs.
Inventor: CUTHBERT DAVID WATT
Filed: 1897-12-08
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 28,979. Cuthbert, D. W. Dec. 8. Chair keys and wedges for railways are made with convex and concave sides as shown, or two half keys with their curvatures reversed may be used.
Patent GB-189729953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Conical Step-toothed Wheels.
Inventor: WENIGMANN CARL
Filed: 1897-12-17
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 29,953. Wenigmann, C. Dec. 17. Bevel gearing.-Stepped bevel-wheels are built up of discs a, b, c ; the teeth are cut across the entire width of the wheel, after which the discs are suitably displaced and secured together by bolts d or otherwise. For velocipedes &c., the discs may be formed with projecting bosses fitting one over the other.
Patent GB-189804381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gussets for Trousers and Vests.
Inventor: HARLAN EDWARD
Filed: 1898-02-22
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 4381. Harlan, E. Feb. 22. Trousers; waistcoats.-The invention consists of gussets for insertion in trousers and waistcoats to replace the traps and buckles in common use thereon. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 3 a horizontal section of the gusset, which comprises two doubled and stiffened bands 1, 2 arranged in V-shape and provided with eyelets 7 which serve for the passage of a lace 10. To the bands 1, 2 is sewn a double thickness 5 of flexible material, and this gusset is sewn into the garment between the cloth 8 and lining 9.
Patent GB-189809985-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool or Device for Holding Jewels and Jewel-holes for Watches, Gems, and such like Articles.
Inventor: GILL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 9985. Gill, A. April 30. Pincers.-A jewel g can be held for working or setting by means of a handle a containing a protruding U-shaped metal strap c, which is pressed back against a tongue e by means of a spring f, and can be separated therefrom by means of a pusher b.
Patent GB-189816767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Destruction of Distillery Refuse.
Inventor: CUMMING DAVID BRUCE
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 16,767. Cumming, D. B., and Fullarton, J. H. Aug. 3. Drawings to Specification. Waste heat, utilizing.-The waste gases and waste heat from furnaces and other heating-apparatus employed in a distillery are used to concentrate the waste liquids known as distillers' refuse, the liquids being run into vessels which are placed in the flues.
Patent GB-189820407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmission Gear for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: ROOTS JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-09-27
Abstract: 20,407. Roots, J., and Venables, C. E. Sept. 27. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to two-speed chain and toothedwheel driving-gear with reversing - arrangements for the slower speed, and also to means for allowing slip. The gear is described in connection with an oil engine. Fig. 2 shows in plan the arrangement adopted in the case of a heavy vehicle, a portion of the gear being shown to an enlarged scale in Fig. 3. For slow speeds, the countershaft Z is driven from the motor shaft B by the chain D'. Reversing is effected by throwing the clutch E out of gear, putting the clutch G into gear, and transmitting the motion through the intermediate shaft W and the chain F<2>. The shaft W carries a chain-wheel F engaging with the outside of the chain D'. For quick speeds, both the clutches E and G are thrown out of gear and the clutch C on the motor shaft (or it may be on the countershaft) is put in gear. The countershaft is then driven by the chain C<2>. In the case of a light vehicle the toothed gear shown in Fig. 4 is employed, consisting of the four wheels R-R<3> enclosed in a casing. B is the motor shaft, and B<2> an intermediate shaft. For quick speeds the wheel R<1> is connected to the shaft B by the clutch S, and motion is transmitted through the friction clutch R<5>, R<6>, which is constructed to allow nearly half slip unless lateral pressure is brought to bear by the handle S' on the wheel R<1> and so on the portion R<5> of the clutch. For slow speeds, the clutch S is brought into engagement with the wheel R, and motion is transmitted through the wheel Rand chain-wheel T. For reversing, the wheel T is thrown out of gear by the clutch R<4>, and the wheel R<2> is brought into action, motion being thus transmitted through all four wheels and the clutch R<5>, R<6>. In this case, also, slip may be prevented by imparting lateral pressure to the wheel R' by means of the clutch R<4> and a flange or shroud on the wheel R<2>. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement for allowing slip which also serves as a balance gear. The chainwheel V<2> is held by frictional contact on two conical wheels V, V<1>, the former being fast on the axle and the latter fast on a tube I' which carries the hub U<1> of one of the road wheels. The cones are pressed together and into the chain-wheel by the action of a light spring V<3>. The clutches C, E and G or S and R<4> are controlled by two handles contiguous to the driver's seat.
Patent GB-189902740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Graphophones.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2740. Johnson, J. Y., [American Graphophone Co.]. Feb. 7. Graphophones.-Relates to the construction of graphophones in which a spring motor is arranged between two plates A', A<2>, and is connected to the screw shaft c by one set of wheels and to the pulley m<2> by a branch train. The pulley m<2> drives the cylinder M by means of a belt m<3>, the cylinder M being mounted at one end only in a tubular bearing m. The same shaft that carries the pulley m<2> has a large gear-wheel 8 connected to the governor D and release lever l. Two parallel rods B, B' support the reproducer carriage. The sliding sleeve S on the shaft B carries a frame H for supporting the socket I or sound trumpet, a friction roller O for the rod B<1>, and the disconnecting-lever h, together with the necessary parts for controlling the stylus and the nut for the screw shaft. Fig. 3 shows the connection of the diaphragm to the socket I by means of the frame l<1>, L, which is acted upon by the pivoted goose - neck N. The goose - neck also carries the partial nut n<1>, and is provided with a heel for engaging with the recess p' on the lever h when the apparatus is out of action. Raising the lever brings the part into action by means of the cam surface p<1> and the spring n<2>.
Patent GB-189903115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BACK ARTHUR CHARLES LEMPRIERE
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 3115. Back, A. C. L., and Evans, W. Feb. 11. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-An oil valve C' is carried on the stem of the main admission valve C. The oil impinges against a spreader C<3>, and mixes with air entering through apertures A<4> in the funnel-shaped chamber F and in the chamber A. The valves C, C' are closed by a spring J, and the oil and air valves E<1>, G' by a handle H. The apparatus may be used for mixing gas and air, and may have internal heat-conducting ribs to heat it or be jacketed to cool it. The valve-closing spring may be hollow, and serve as the conduit for the oil, particularly when heavy oil is used.
Patent GB-189903352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Steam Supply Pipes of Steam Whistles, Sirens, Foghorns, and the like.
Inventor: AITKEN JAMES
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 3352. Aitken, J., and White, J. W. Feb. 15. Foghorns ; sirens; steanz whistles. - Foghorns, sirens, whistles, or the like, sounded by steam, are provided with draining - apparatus to prevent the water of condensation from being blown out when the whistle &c. is sounded. The whistle is mounted on a casing B, jacketing the steam pipe A, and provided with a pipe C leading to the boilers through non-return valves. Steam has free access to the jacket and pipe C, and, when the head of water in the latter is sufficient to overcome the weight of the valve, the water enters the boilers. The pipe may have drain cocks.
Patent GB-189904789-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsible Stand for Displaying Goods for Sale.
Inventor: COOPER ALFRED JABEZ
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 4789. Cooper, A. J. March 4. Displaying.-Collapsable stands for jewellery, scents, and other toilet requisites consists of two boards A, B, hinged or pivoted together at the top, and having projections at the base which engage in sockets G on a base-board H, being therein secured by screws J. Fitted on the boards are angle clips M adapted to receive rods P. Over the rods are placed the shelves N, N<1>, N<2>, which consist of pieces of glass &c., with openings in the centres. At the top is placed a canopy.
Patent GB-189906039-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Conserving and for Dissipating Liquid Gases.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 6039. Dymond, G C., [Brady, J. F.]. March 20. Storing under pressure.-Liquefied air and other gases are stored for consumption by placing the liquid in the innermost of several concentric spheres made of a strong non-conductor of heat, such as a woven or knitted fabric with or without a metal skeleton. The sphere C is stayed from the vessel B by ropes E ; it has a pipe D of non- conducting material leading to the outer air, and a spring valve C<1> which allows the gasified liquid to escape into the vessel B. The sphere B is similarly supported from A, and each has relief valves G, F.
Patent GB-189910911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Batteries.
Inventor: PFANNENBERG ALBERT
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,911. Pfannenberg, A. May 24. Primary batteries.- Relates chiefly to zinccarbon batteries, and consists in dividing the carbon c into two or more parts by longitudinal cuts extending from the bottom nearly to the top of the carbon, and in extending the zinc electrode b into these incisions. The extensions of the zinc b are held in slots in pieces of wood d, d', which are fitted in the incisions in the carbon, and the lower one d, is extended outwardly so as to support the electrode b above the glass cell a.
Patent GB-189911151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Separating and Dissipating Froth from Fluids, applicable also for Removing Fat from Soups and the like.
Inventor: BOWKETT WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,151. Bowkett, W. D. May 29. Strainers.-Relates to appliances for removing fat from soup and the like. Two appliances are described. The appliance shown in plan in Fig. 1 consists of a shallow pan A with a spout B and several cross-partitions C, C<1>, having openings D at their lower edges, these openings being arranged so that the liquid poured in at A<1> has to follow the sinuous course indicated by arrows before it arrives at the spout D. The appliance shown in Fig. 6 consists of a number of devices, which are permanently or detachably connected to a central stem and through which the liquid flows successively from the highest to the lowest. The liquid is first poured into a funnel A<2>, from which it escapes through holes D on to an inclined plate A<3> with fluted edges, from which it drops into a larger funnel A<4>, and so on. Baffle-plates may be placed on each funnel, so that the liquid has to follow a sinuous course to the holes B. From the lowest funnel A<4> the liquid flows through holes D' into the tube B<1>, in which are partitions B' arranged in the form of a cross. From the tube B' the liquid flows into a tumbler or other vessel.
Patent GB-189914907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit Breakers.
Inventor: DAVIS HARRY PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 14,907. Davis, H. P., and Wright, G. March 23, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cut-outs.-Fig. 1 shows an overload magnetic cut-out having auxiliary infusible contacts 5 and 7 adapted to rub on making and breaking. 4 and 6 are the main contacts. The fixed contacts 4 and 5 are carried on an arm 3 fixed to the base 1. The movable contacts 6 and 7 are carried on an arm 8 pivoted at 14 in a triangular frame 121. Electrical connection is made through a flexible conductor 9. The frame 121 is fixed on a sleeve 12, to which is also fixed a projecting piece 122. A spring 29 connects this piece with the base, and a spring 28 with the arm 8. The frame is also connected by the toggle-levers 16, 17 with an arm 20 engaging with the trip mechanism of an electromagnet 26. When the arm 20 is released, the spring 29 lifts the piece 122, and finally throws over the arm 8. The cut-out is re-set by the handle 31, the inner end of which engages with the piece 122, and forces it into position.
Patent GB-189923539-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Saponaceous Products from Petroleum or other Mineral Oils.
Inventor: DYSON SAM
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1901-01-25
Abstract: 23,539. Dyson, S., and Gaskell, J. Nov. 25. Emulsions, making.-Relates to the production from petroleum and other mineral oils of a saponaceous emulsion suitable for use in the manufacture of soft or hard soaps, sheep washes, insecticides, lubricants, and varnish, and stated in the Provisional Specification to be also applicable for liquid fuel, wool-cleansing, and electric insulation. Petroleum is mixed with a fatty acid or a glyceride such as oleic acid, olein, stearic acid, or stearin, caustic potash or a mixture of potash and soda is added, and the whole is stirred and heated. Water may be added. The product is stated to be a petroleum emulsion readily miscible with water.
Patent GB-190003902-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cracker, applicable also for Advertising Purposes.
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 3902. Caley, F. W., and Caley & Son, A. J. Feb. 28. Drawings to Specification. Bon-bon crackers enclose samples of goods or advertisements, which are observed through a transparent material which covers the aperture in the side through which they are inserted. Advertisements may be also placed on the outside of the crackers.
Patent GB-190004137-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Take-up Motions of Looms.
Inventor: HARGREAVERS JAMES SMITH
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 4137. Hargreaves, J. S. March 5. Loom take-up, motions. -The handle or handwheel, usually employed for regulating the speed of the take-up motion, is replaced by a fast pulley b and loose pulley c mounted upon a shaft d, carrying a wheel c<1> which engages with the gearing of the take-up mechanism. A belt or strap connects the fast or loose pulley to a pulley on the tappet-shaft ; a spring k normally pulls the forklever g towards the loose pulley c.
Patent GB-190006586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Seats, Seat Backs, and the like.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1901-04-09
Abstract: 6586. McDougall, S., and Roberts, G. April 9. Seats and seat backs.-Relates to coverings for the bottom and backs of seats for outdoor use and for vehicles &c. The covering or seating is made up of wires or rods of non-corroding metals or alloys, preferably of a suitable mixture of tin and copper with or without a little lead and manganese. The wires may be intercoiled, as showp ; the points B, where the wires cross, are intermediate to the top and bottom surfaces. The meshes are of such a size as to prevent water from collecting on the surface.
Patent GB-190009337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames and Driving Apparatus for Portable Grinding Machines and for Sheep Shearing Machines.
Inventor: BAMFORD JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9337. Bamford, J. May 21. Sharpening.-Relates to portable hand or foot operated apparatus for sharpening mowing-machine knives &c. and for driving the flexible shaft of sheep - shearing machines. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the workman's seat D is pivoted to a folding framework A<1>, A', formed like a camp stool. A chain C<1> keeps the parts rigid when in use. A treadle E, normally raised by a spring 0, is pivoted to the leg A', and connected by a rod F to a crank G, Figs. 1 and 5, on a spindle H. An internally - toothed wheel K is also fixed to this spindle, and gears with a wheel L on the bracket M. The wheel L gears with another wheel N, fixed to the heavy wheel J and like it loose on the spindle H. The emery or other grinding - material j<2> is secured to the wheel J. The spindle and the gearing connected thereto are supported by brackets I', I<2> fixed to the legs A<2>. In a modification, the seat and gearing are supported by approximately-vertical legs, which are hinged to fold up and are kept from spreading when in use by crossed stays. The chain C' is replaced by an extension of the seat. In a further modification, the seat D, Fig. 10, is hinged to and supported by arms S<1> from the leg P hinged at p<5> to the leg A<9>. These single legs carry spread-out bases for bearing on the ground. When the apparatus is to be hand-driven, the legs &c. are dispensed with, the base P, Fig. 5, is extended as at u, and a crank handle g<2> is attached to the spindle H. When the apparatus is for shearing sheep, the wheel K may be loose on the spindle H, and the wheel N and the flexible shaft fixed to it. Or a pulley on the spindle H may drive the clipper by a band &c.