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Patent GB-189906339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Receiving and Moulding Molten Iron, Slag, Scoria, or other Material from Furnaces or the like.
Inventor: HAWDON WILLIAN
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6339. Hawdon, W. March 23. Conveyers; elevators.-Relates to apparatus, of the kind described in Specification No. 14,803, A.D. 1887, for use in casting molten iron, slag, or other material run from furnaces or the like. The moulds c, having overlapping edges c<1>, are provided with lugs formed with apertures for receiving the transverse bars of endless chains c', which travel over sprocket-wheels b, b<3>. The chains are prevented from sagging by rollers e, mounted in bearings placed beyond the ends of the moulds. Two endless chains, each with its series of moulds, are preferably placed parallel to each other. and the metal &c. is run into the moulds from a bifurcated runner d. The pigs &c. are discharged upon an inclined grid f, terminating in a shoot f<1> which directs them on to an annular platform i<4>, which is supported by a large number of hangers i, mounted upon wheels i<1>. The hangers are attached to arms h<8>, secured to a wheel or circular frame h<9>, which is carried by a shaft h, rotated by means of the engine driving the endless chains c'. The platform i<4> is immersed in water contained within an annular tank g, which has a lateral enlargement or well, within which is an inclined grid or platform for receiving the pigs &c. from the platform i<4>, whence they are swept by a fixed deflecting-plate. The pigs may be raised from the platform in the well, and discharged into wagons, by means of an elevator comprising endless chains provided with projecting arms which pass between the several members of a series of parallel bars ; the upper ends of these bars are suitably curved, so as to direct the pigs into the wagons, and end in an adjustable inclined plate.
Patent GB-189909050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 9050. Ottensener Eisenwerk (vorm. PommÚe & Ahrens) and Rosenthal, H. April 29. Sectional boilers.-A boiler, more especially adapted for marine use, is shown in section in Fig. 1. Over the grate a there are two inclined steamgenerating elements band c. Each forms a separate receiver, and has two sides forming parallel tube-walls in which are fitted the small fire-tubes d, affording a straight passage for the furnace gases. The flat walls are stiffened in the steam space by braces. Several elements may be united, the water or steam spaces being connected.
Patent GB-189911635-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in and relating to Pianoforte Frames.
Inventor: GREENWOOD HERBERT MELCHOR
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 11,635. Greenwood, H. M., and Bennett, F. R. June 5. Pianofortes.-The invention relates to the framing. In order to leave the soundboard unobstructed, the front iron framing is dispensed with, and means are adopted for preventing the wrest - plank from buckling under the tension of the strings. These means consist of a bent iron truss bar m abutting at its ends against projections on the bar k lying against the top of the wrest-plank c at its back, and bolted to another bar i at the front. The stress of the truss is regulated by a bolt n. On the front side of the wooden frame is the hitch pin plate, attached to, or in one with, which are metal straps f enveloping the bottom of the frame and passing upwards at the back. The truss m is attached to one of these as shown at f<1>. Metal plates d are screwed to the front of the two outside upright bracings of the frame.
Patent GB-189912534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: DAVIES PRESTON
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 12,534. Davies, P., and Ross, A. June 15. Steam - generator furnaces. - Relates to water-tube boilers with tubes, preferably zig-zag as shown, arranged in a flue of corresponding shape, formed of refractory material, so that the products of combustion are compelled to follow the course of the t u b e s, preferably in a contrary direction to the flow of w a t e r therein. Such a generator is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1 in connection with liquid-fuel fittings of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 6703 and 14,791, A.D. 1898. Fig. 3 is a section on the line A-B, Fig. 1. The liquid-fuel supply apparatus is shown at 8 and the combustion chamber at 7, the course of the combustion products being indicated by arrows. Fig. 6 shows a modified arrangement adapted for use with ordinary fuel. There are here two sets of zig-zag tubes in the one flue.
Patent GB-189919752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeders for Perforating Machines.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 19,752. Haddan, H. J., [P. & P. Feed Gauge Co.]. Oct. 2. Perforating-machines for paper.-Relates to means for feeding a pile of sheets of paper accurately and rapidly under a set of perforating- needles. The rising and falling bar 2, which carries the needles, is mounted at the front of the table 1, and is operated in the usual manner. At the sides of the table are racks 8 with which engage pinions 9 on the shaft 11 journalled in bearings on the transverse bar 13. This bar 13 carries a flange or plate 14 on which the paper is supported. The clamps 16, which grip the paper, are pressed down by springs and raised by handles 21 fitted with locking-catches. When the paper is put in place by the operator and pressed against the bar 13, the bar moves back, and the shaft 11 is rotated. This rotation of the shaft causes cams 28 to act on the locking-catches, so that the clamps 16 are released and grip the paper. The clamps 16 are mounted on the bar 13 in such a manner that they can be adjusted to suit sheets of different widths. As it is sometimes necessary to perforate printed forms in which the printing is not perfectly parallel with the edges of the sheets, a metal bar 33 is mounted in front of the bar 13, and means are provided for setting it at the necessary angle. To enable a series of lines of perforation to be punched at predetermined distances, catch-pieces 44 are fixed at each side of the table. These catch-pieces are bolted in position, and their setting is facilitated by providing engraved scales on the bars which carry the racks 8. The bar 13 is provided at its ends with bevelled spring bolts, which yield when passing the catchpieces as the bar 13 is moved forward. A backward movement of the bar brings the rear faces of the bolts in contact with the front faces of the catch-pieces, so that the position of the bar, and consequently that of the paper that it carries, are accurately determined.
Patent GB-189921473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: MORRIS GEORGE LEONARD
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,473. Morris, G. L. Oct. 27. Frames for bicycles, tricycles, tandems, and motor cycles. The frame tubes are arranged so as to obtain three cross junctions. Fig. 1 shows a frame for a lady's bicycle, and Fig. 2 the frame of a gentleman's bicycle, constructed according to the invention. The dotted lines in Fig. 2 indicate alternative positions of the upper frame tube. In either of the forms shown the ordinary top bar may be added. Single or double tubes may be used for the various parts of the frame. In the case of tandems, a similar construction is employed ; for instance, the front part of the frame is arranged as in Fig. 1, and the rear part as in Fig. 2, or vice versÔ, or both parts may be made like Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190003645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Distribution of the Actuating Fluid in Fluid Motors such as those of Direct-acting Non-rotating Steam Pumps.
Inventor: WATSON HENRY BURNETT
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3645. Watson, H. B., Watson, J. S., and Billetop, T. C. Feb. 24. Valves and valve gear for fluid motors, such as those of direct-acting non-rotating steam pumps. The apparatus consists of a main balanced valve 3 working in a usual manner in a bridle 4, and operated by a pair of pistons working in cylinders to which steam is distributed by a balanced auxiliary valve 8 operated by the pump and also working in a bridle, and working on ports 15, 16, formed in the bridle 4 and connecting with the passages 15<a>, 16<a> leading to the main valve cylinders. The port face 2 against which the main valve works may be made detachable ; or it may have tapered ports and be adjustable for altering the lap ; or, for the same purpose, the valve may be in two parts connected by a right and left hand screwed spindle passing outside the valve-chest. Hand valves may be fitted in the passages 15<a>, 16<a> to adjust the cushioning of the main valve. In a modification, both main and auxiliary valves work in the same direction.
Patent GB-190007550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: BELDAM GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7550. Beldam, G. W., and Winton, W. M. April 24. Golf, clubs for. The blades of "putters," "running-up irons," "cleeks," and other golf clubs are made of such a section that the ball is struck above its centre. The blades are also made so that the upper part is heavier than the lower. ' Figs. 3, 5, and 10 show forms of blades a embodying both parts of the invention, while Fig. 6 shows a blade which is heavier above but strikes the ball centrally.
Patent GB-190007759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Submarine Working Devices.
Inventor: PAUER LEON DE
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 7759. Pauer, L. de, and Kutschera, J. de. April 26. Grabs; lifting-dogs.-Relates to electricallyoperated submarine apparatus or machinery such as is used for lifting, carrying, dredging, and the like. The apparatus is driven by an alternating- current induction motor suitable for working under water, and the transmitting mechanism is of such a nature that it can only become disengaged when the working parts meet with abnormal resistance. Fig. 1 shows a dredger, consisting of a scoop h suspended by a cable e and driven by an induction motor a through worm gearing d, i, a friction clutch j being iuterposed between the motor and the worm shaft. Currents are supplied to the motor through the cable k, a reversing switch and a cut-out being placed in the circuit. Fig. 3 shows an apparatus provided with grippers for lifting and carrying building stones or other submerged objects. In this case, the motor a is connected by clutches j to a pair of screw spindles d, on which move nuts i, which transmit their motion through a system of levers o, p, m to the grippers h. In a modification of this apparatus a pair of parallel grippers are connected directly to the screw nuts i.
Patent GB-190017262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters of the Electrolytic Type.
Filed: 1900-09-28
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 17,262. Wright, A., and Reason Manufacturing Co. Sept. 28. Quantity meters. - Mercury voltameters are provided with platinum cathodes placed lower than the anodes, and the anodes may be partly platinum. The invention may be applied to the meters described in Specifications Nos. 2222, 5046, 5593, and 9746, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], A.D. 1900. In one arrangement, Fig. 1, the anode is mercury 7 in an annular trough. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the anode consists of mercury in a pocket 8 provided with a feeding-bulb 9, and of a roll of platinum foil 10, carried by a connecting-wire 11, and partly above the mercury. The cathode is a platinum cone 1 carried by platinum wires. Mercury drops from the cathode into a glass funnel 14 and tube 3, from which it overflows at intervals into the lower part 13 of the glass containing-vessel 12 ; scales are placed in the vessel near the tube 3, and outside near the part 13. An opening 15 is left between the funnel 14 and the vessel, for returning the mercury to the anode bulb by inverting the instrument. The vessel 12 is nearly filled with an electrolyte such as mercurous nitrate solution, and sealed at 16.
Patent GB-190017611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Sulphide Ores.
Inventor: SWINBURNE JAMES
Filed: 1900-10-04
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,611. Swinburne, J., and Ashcroft, E. A. Oct. 4. Chlorine; sulphur.-Sulphide ores are treated dry with sulphur chloride, and are then electrolysed. The crushed ore is run into a fused salt, such as zinc chloride, contained in a converter or chlorinator. Liquid or gaseous sulphur chloride is then forced in through the bottom of the converter. Chlorides are formed, while sulphur is liberated and distils off. The arsenic and most metals may be removed from the fused mass before electrolysis by substitution. The zinc chloride remaining is electrolysed in a bath containing sodium or potassium chloride, whereby zinc and chlorine are obtained.
Patent GB-190018781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Applicable to Machines for Opening, Combing, or Carding Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: LAURENCY GUILLAUME
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 18,781. Laurency, G. Oct. 20. Carding-engines.-The fleece is removed from the cylinder 1 and partially drawn through the teeth thereof by means of a leather or india-rubber covered roller 4, which rotates in a trough or recess in a block 5 at a greater surface speed than the cylinder 1. The roller 4 may be succeeded by other rollers 8, 9 alternately covered with card teeth and with leather &c., and rotating with progressively-increasing velocities ; 10 is a roller for preventing the fibre from lapping on the roller 9. When it is desired to divide the fleece into slivers, a roller 11, provided with projecting rings, is caused to rotate in a second recess of the block 5, the recesses which accommodate the rings of the roller 11 communicating with the trough of the roller 4, so that strips are removed from the fleece, passed over an edge of the block 5, and conducted to a rubbing-apparatus 18 ; while alternate strips which form the remainder of the fleece are conducted to a rubbing-apparatus 17. The rollers may be grooved to prevent the accumulation of knots &c. on the edges of the recesses in the block 5.
Patent GB-190100235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevating and Sight Adjusting Gear for Ordnance
Inventor: GRENFELL HUBERT HENRY
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 235. Grenfell, H. H. Jan. 3. Sights; mountings.-Relates to elevating and sight-adjusting gear, and provides means for moving the gun and sights together, for adjusting the sights independently of the gun, which latter operation is performed by changing the elevation of the gun while the sights remain fixed. A side elevation and horizontal section are shown. The gun is provided with an elevating-arc B operated by a pinion C on a shaft D carried by fixed bearings on the mounting. The shaft D carries a differential gear comprising a cross-arm E on the shaft having bevel-wheels F, F gearing with driving-wheels G, H attached to sleeves mounted loosely on the shaft. On the sleeve of the wheel G is mounted a worm-wheel J, which is locked to the sleeve by a friction device and is geared to a worm K driven through wheels L and shaft M by a hand-wheel N for bringing the gun to bear on the target without altering the sights. On the sleeve of the wheel H is mounted a worm-wheel 0, which is locked to the sleeve by another friction device and is geared to a worm P driven by a hand-wheel R, which is operated for adjusting the gun for range. A pinion S on the sleeve of the wheel G gears through a pinion U with the rack T of the sight-bar V pivoted on the gun trunnion W. By turning the wheel N, the wheel G is rotated, while the wheel H is fixed, and the bevel-wheels F are caused to roll on the wheel G and impart to the shaft D a motion which is half that of the wheel G. At the same time the pinion S moves the rack T, and thus the gun and its sights are elevated or depressed together. By turning the wheel R, the wheel H is rotated, while the wheel G is fixed, and thus the gun is elevated or depressed so as to readjust it with respect to the sights, while at the same time the sights themselves remain unchanged. In modifications, (1) the sight-bar is pivoted on the cradle, and is connected through a train of gearing with the wheel G, (2) the elevating-arc B is fixed to the mounting, and the elevating and sight-adjusting gear is carried by the cradle, (3) the elevating-arc B is fixed to the cradle, but the shaft D is connected directly with the sight-bar, and (4) the differential gearing is replaced by separate gearing on each side of the rack T, a second rack being provided on the rack T itself or carried on the mounting.
Patent GB-190100465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Agitators or Mixers.
Inventor: BUTLER JOSEPH BEAUMONT
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 465. Butler, J. B. Jan. 8. Mixing liquids &c. - The rotating spindle A carries two oppositely-arranged conical or other shells B, separated by an opening E, or by a perforated ring. By this construction the axial pressures on the spindle are balanced, and the two streams of liquid, drawn in at the ends of the shells, meet at the centre, and escape together by the opening E. The shells may be arranged with their small ends facing each other, more than one pair may be mounted on the same spindle, and more than one spindle in the same container. The container may have baffle-plates.
Patent GB-190100517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Sewage and other Polluted Liquids and in Apparatus for Use in connection therewith.
Inventor: CANDY FRANK
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 517. Candy, F. Jan. 8. Sewage and foul waters, treating; bacteriological processes; tanks.-The sludge deposited by the effluents from bacterial filters or beds, or the organisms resulting from cultivation of those in the sludge, may be added to sewage, before being treated in bacterial filters or beds. The effluents may be passed through a tank in which the sludge is allowed to deposit prior to removal for use, or the sludge may be collected and stored in the bottoms of the filters or beds, before being employed. A tank which may be used in connection with the process is shown in Fig. 3. This tank is fitted with a discharge valve d<2>, the action of which is controlled by means of a tilting-vessel g, mounted adjustably upon a link h<1>, supported by an oscillatory lever e connected to the valve. When the liquid rises to the upper end of a discharge pipe i, fitted to the tank, it flows along the pipe and fills the vessel g, which then descends and lifts the valve d<2>. After the tank has been emptied, the vessel is tilted by means of a counterweighted lever l, which presses upon the discharge end of the vessel, and is actuated by means of a lever k and float j. Sewage &c. may be distributed over filters and bacterial beds by means of perforated pipes t, Fig. 4, secured to a rotating head o, mounted upon ball bearings r, above the top of a supply pipe m. The head is guided by rollers o', which may be radially adjustable. A cover s is fitted over the upper end of the pipe m, and gases may be withdrawn from beneath it by means of a pipe v.
Patent GB-190104077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Composite Bowls or Rollers Employed in Machines for Hot Pressing and otherwise Treating and Finishing Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: JACKSON CHARLES LOXTON
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 4077. Jackson, C. L., and Jackson, H. L. Feb. 26. Rollers or cylinders for finishing fabrics, such as by hot pressing, consist of a metal body, a having an outer shell or cover b of cotton, paper, or analogous material, which is compressed by bolts c passing through flanges e, of which one is integral with the core a, and the other moves on a feather, the bolts being provided with nuts d moving on balls or rollers.
Patent GB-190104716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: DUC PAUL LEIGH LE
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 4716. Le Duc, P. L. March 5. Window blinds, venetian. Instead of ladder tapes, zig-zag wires or springs E with ey(s at each angle are used. Each spring is fixed, as shown at P, to the top and bottom laths, the eyes being screwed or driven into the edges of the laths. The intermediate laths rest on metal strips G, the ends of which I, H are placed through the eyes on the springs, and then closed down on to the tops of the laths as shown at L. The top lath has pivots engaging slots in brackets d, and is suspended by tapes passing over rollers in the top board a as usual. The strength of the springs is sufficient to close up all the laths at the top of the window, but the usual cords K may be fitted and used to ensure the laths being completely raised. The blind may be pulled down by a cord o, the springs causing the laths to open out with equal spaces between them.
Patent GB-190107387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Folding Bridges.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7387. Bloxam, A. G., [Kl÷nne, A.]. April 10. Bridges.-Fig. 1 shows a portable folding bridge for military purposes &c. in an extended position, and Fig. 4 shows the bridge partly extended. Each side girder is constructed of bars a, jointed to form a lazy-tongs framework, and bars r, m, n, t, which are jointed together and to the lazy-tongs frame as shown. The ends of the bars a, r are fitted with guide-rollers h, which run on uprights i, and U-shaped clips q, at the joints of the bars r, m, n, t, engage with transverse rods of the lazy-tongs framework when the bridge is extended. The bridge is pivoted to a transport carriage, and is operated by cranks x, pinions, and racks y connected to a cross-bar e of the lazy-tongs frame. A rope or chain w is attached at one end to a crossbar k between the uprights, and the other end is fixed.
Patent GB-190111709-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Contact Maker or Current Conductor for Electric Motors.
Inventor: ALLCROFT WALTER LACY
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,709. Allcroft, W. L. June 7. Brushes ; collecting- rings. -Relates to a construction o f collecting-ring and contact-maker for motors particularly of the type described in Specification No. 12,165, A.D. 1899. The collecting-ring A is formed with a V- groove B, and contact is made by arms or contacts D having wedge-shaped ends E. The contacts D are carried by a support suitably connected to the frame of the machine, and are pressed against the ring by springs.
Patent GB-190117312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Synchronising Turret Clocks.
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 17,312. Murday, T. J., and Standard Time Co. Aug. 29. Electric clocks; synchronizing hands.-In turret clocks the minute-hand is set every hour by the action of the pendulum, and is brought into play by the electric current from a standard. The crutch d of the pendulum carries a pivoted cross fork s, which, owing to a load n, normally rides clear of the setting-hand t, but is put over it for one swing of the pendulum by the lever armature j of the electromagnet e. If the hand is correct, the clearance of the two prongs v of the fork, is sufficient to allow the swing of the pendulum without effect; but if the hand is fast or slow one of the prongs catches it.