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Patent GB-189710203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piles, Quays, and Retaining Walls or Structures.
Inventor: HENNEBIQUE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1897-04-23
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 10,203. Hennebique, F. April 23. Piles; quays; sea and retaining walls.-Piles employed in the construction of various objects, such as quays, dams, &c., are formed of moulded masses of beton having longitudinal metal rods a' embedded therein. The rods a<1> are connected by stirrups b, and are extended beyond the upper end. The lower end terminates in a shoe c. A steel cap d filled with dry sand held in position by clay and fibre packing e, f is employed for driving. Sheet piles are provided with grooves and guidepieces in the edges ; the grooves may be afterwards filled with cement. In the formation of dams, quays, and other structures, the piles may receive a superstructure of bÚton, the front surface of piles being braced at intervals to other piles in the rear; anchor stays are also shown, and overhanging structures may be attached.
Patent GB-189712120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generators.
Inventor: CAMPBELL CHARLES HENDERSON
Filed: 1897-05-15
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 12,120. Campbell, C. H. May 15. Acetylene.-A generator for obtaining gases by the action of water upon a solid, as upon calcium carbide to obtain acetylene, is formed of a chamber A connected to a water supply vessel B, and provided with a closed feeding-vessel C containing the carbide. The generated gas passes to a gas holder Y, and away to a service pipe B<1>. The fall of the bell of the holder starts the feeding-mechanism for the carbide, while the rise has no effect thereon, by the following mechanism :-A rack X upon the holder gears with a pinion V on a shaft U carrying a sprocket-wheel S, from which motion is imparted by a chain T to a sprocket-wheel R loose on the shaft M but connected to a collar Q. Internally this collar is provided with a spring pawl gearing with the teeth of a ratchet N fixed on the shaft M, and operating the ratchet only when the bell Y falls. When the shaft M rotates, the conveyer E delivers carbide to the chamber A. A swinging yoke L mounted on the chamber C is connected by a rod K to a lever J, by which it is operated to open or close the chamber, and the latter is connected by a link H to a valve G, which is thereby opened when the yoke is in position, but is closed when the latter is moved away. To discharge the spent carbide, a box C<1> is connected by a union E<1> to the discharge tube D<1>, and when the box is full, a valve J<1> is closed by means of a lever H<1>, and the tail G<1> of the latter is then disengaged from a slot F<1> in the union, allowing the latter to be removed and the box emptied. When the box is replaced, the operation of opening the valve locks the union coupling.
Patent GB-189714150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators, and Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: BEAUMONT WILLIAM WORBY
Filed: 1897-06-10
Granted: 1898-06-10
Abstract: 14,150. Beaumont, W. W., and Holt, H. P. June 10. Water-tube boilers.- Relates to improvements on the boilers described in Specification No. 5505, A.D. 1897, and consists in arranging the coils or grids of tubes E alternately with radially-projecting layers or blocks C, D of refractory material. The blocks act as heat accumulators, and form passages for the gaseous products of combustion to the outlet at G<1> or G". At the upper part of the structure a refractory grid F is provided. The blocks may be of various shapes, such as are illustrated in detail in the Specification. When the central tube M is absent, its place is taken by blocks secured together by a central bolt. In Fig. 10, the joint pieces of the tubes are shown as connected by external bolts b, which pass through the end covers e. To dispense with the use of ferrules in the tube ends, as described in the prior Specification cited, a hole d of the required size is drilled in each joint-casting.
Patent GB-189714236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Boxes for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HOWGATE EDWARD
Filed: 1897-06-11
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 14,236. Howgate, E. June 11. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-A chamber B, Fig. 2, is formed in the wall A of the axle-box, and dust shields C, D, one of which is shown in Fig. 3, are inserted from either side and retained in position by springs F upon them. The shields may be replaced by a packing of hair or cotton, as shown in Fig. 5, the packing being held in position by guard-plates a, a<1>. The excess of lubricant in the chamber B is returned through the port N.
Patent GB-189715200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Pale Ale.
Filed: 1897-06-25
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 15,200. Fraser, A., and Maclay & Co. June 25. Brewing.-In brewing pale ale, oat malt is substituted wholly or partly for barley malt.
Patent GB-189716137-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Method of Beating, Caving, Sifting Cut Chaff and the like, and Elevating the Cavings into the Feed Box to be applied to Chaff Cutters.
Inventor: TREWIN SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-07-07
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 16,137. Trewin, S. July 7. Sifting chaff.-Relates to apparatus for use in beating and sifting cut chaff and the like and for elevating the cavings into the feed-box, and refers to Specification No. 8657, A.D. 1896. Fig. 2 shows a side elevation of the machine. A fan K with casing m extends the width of the box described in the prior Specification. The chaff is carried by a moving platform n, hinged at o and operated by a connecting-rod P from the riddle s. The chaff drops on to a table which delivers it to the sifter h. The cavings are taken off by a spout at the side of the riddle, and raised by an elevator to the feed-box.
Patent GB-189717917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Closing and Opening Bulkhead Doors.
Inventor: DOERR CARL THEODOR
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 17,917. D÷rr, C. T. July 30. Bulkhead doors.-An apparatus for operating bulkhead doors automatically, or by hand, consists of a pressure cylinder B', the piston-rod e of which is directly connected to the door F. In the position shown in the Figure, the pressure fluid from a reservoir C can enter the left-hand end of the cylinder past the piston valve G, but, should the valve be released from the control of the pin g, it will rise and close the pipe B and the fluid may be allowed to escape by a three-way valve z<3> operated by a float or by hand in a similar manner to the piston valve. The piston valve D is now free to move under the action of the pressure fluid in the pipe A, and a passage is opened through the valve for the admission of pressure fluid to the right-hand end of the cylinder, thus moving the door in the opposite direction. In a modified arrangement there is a secondary pressure reservoir attached to each operating-cylinder. The apparatus without the secondary reservoir may be applied to vertically-moving doors. The pressure fluid may be air or water or both.
Patent GB-189720438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baking.
Inventor: KERSLAKE JAMES CONDRED MARK
Filed: 1897-09-06
Granted: 1898-10-06
Abstract: 20,438. Kerslake, J. C. M. Sept. 6. Drawings to Specification. Bread; ovens.-A frame is arranged to space the loaves at the desired distance apart on the baking- tray or sole of the oven. The frame may have solid bars, or may have thin bars with hinged or flexible wings so that the space between the loaves is adjustable. In the latter modification, the frame may be left in the oven during the baking. This apparatus may be used in connection with mechanical setters.
Patent GB-189723264-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gas Governor.
Inventor: MILNE JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-11
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 23,264. Milne, J. Oct. 11. Governors.-A station gas governor is constructed with its valve or valves outside the base of the bell tank, so that the valve chamber or chambers can be readily opened for examination and repair. Fig. 1 shows one form of the governor provided with two valves. The body is divided by transverse partitions into three chambers, the central one of which is further divided into two by a longitudinal partition. The valves C are arranged in the end chambers and are connected with the bell G by rods, wires, or chains D, passing over pulleys or attached to levers E. The cover-plates H of the valve chambers are readily detachable. Gas enters one of the compartments of the central chamber, and passes simultaneously into the upper part of one end chamber and into the lower part of the other, thence in opposite directions through the valves, and finally from the valve chambers into the outlet compartment of the central chamber. A pipe I connects the outlet pipe with the bell. In another form, provided with only one valve, the bell has a central chamber equal in area to the valve opening, and the bell and its central chamber are placed in communication with the outlet and inlet sides of the governor respectively, so as to compensate for sudden fluctuations in the inlet pressure.
Patent GB-189801556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Calendars and Lighting Up Time Indicators, for Cyclists.
Inventor: GEE ALBERT JOBSON
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 1556. Gee, A. J. Jan. 20. C a l e n d a r s; indicating announcements and information.- A match or other box or case is fitted with a calendar c rolled on a spring or hand actuated roller c<1>. The calendar is marked with lighting-up times for vehicle lamps, five minutes earlier than the regulations prescribe, and it can be pulled out through a slit d in the lid or side or from the inside of the lid when open.
Patent GB-189801769-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Fireproof Building Stones, and for the Production of Cement from the same.
Inventor: KLEBER PETER
Filed: 1898-01-22
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 1769. Kleber, P. Jan. 22. Fireproof compositions.-Burnt lime in lumps and quartz or sandstone are mixed, broken, and ground to a powder. The materials are then thoroughly mixed while a spray of dilute hydrochloric acid is falling on them, and the plastic mass so obtained is moulded into building-blocks &c. The blocks are then placed in a steam-tight drum, and dilute hydrochloric acid is evaporated within it until a pressure of about seven atmospheres is obtained. After some hours exposure to this pressure the stones are ready for use. The artificial stone so obtained forms a cement when finely ground.
Patent GB-189803861-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Weather Protector or Covering for the Exposed Seats of Tram-cars, Omnibuses, and other Vehicles, and for Seats generally in Open or Exposed Situations.
Inventor: CORSER THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 3861. Corser, T., and Appleton, J. Feb. 16. Weather screens.-Relates to a covering for use on omnibuses and the like, to shelter exposed seats. Vertical metallic tubes are secured at each end centrally, and carry brackets hollowed out to receive two longitudinal tubes disposed side by side. Within these longitudinal tubes are mounted rollers or tubes to carry a cover of waterproof material. Fig. 5 shows an end view of the upright arrangement. The cover h is extended and withdrawn by means of a vertically-sliding bracket i. The bracket is connected to the cover by hinged arms,j, and rotates, by means of cords, the rollers which are geared together. The sliding brackets may be operated by hand, or a handle or key may be employed.
Patent GB-189807749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: MERTZ EMILE
Filed: 1898-03-31
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 7749. Mertz, E. March 31. centrifugal governors.-The valve spindles N, N<1>, of an engine in which two valve-chests are situated as shown in Fig. 3, are connected to arms on two eccentric straps through the medium of rocking levers. One of the eccentrics is adjusted by the centrifugal shaft governor shown in this Figure. The eccentric sheave U, Fig. 20, has an arm L<3> pivoted to the side of the casing, so that it can be shifted transversely to the engine shaft by the turning of an eccentric K<3>. The shaft J<3> on which the eccentric K<3> is carried is connected by the linkage shown in Fig. 3 to the flyer-weights B<3>, B<3>, which are acted on by the springs E<3>. The tension of these springs can be altered so as to modify the speed of control through the medium of certain worm and screw gear.
Patent GB-189813819-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Governor and Pressure Regulator for Steam Beer, Porter and other Malt Liquids that are to be Drawn under a High Pressure.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 13,819. Thompson, W. P., [Schuster, C. J.]. June 21. Beer and aÙrated beverages, raising and drawing- off.-The supply cask or barrel containing the liquor at a high pressure is connected through a pressure - reducing valve with a retailing vessel having an automatic venting-valve. The construction and arrangement employed are as follows :- The retailing-vessel G, sometimes in an ice chest H and closed by a bolted head, contains within a perforated shield K a guided float I, which bears two valves i and i<1> for stopping either end of a tube g<8>, g<9> passing through the head into a perforated cap g<12>. The pressure-regulating valve through which the liquor enters the retailing- vessel is contained in a chamber F, in which the delivery pipe E ends in an elbow e pointing downwards. From a metal diaphragm above the pipe, a stopper f for the end of the pipe is suspended by a stirrup f<1>, and above the diaphragm is placed a spring f<8> with an adjusting screw cap f<7>.
Patent GB-189816992-A (GB)
Title: A Means of Mounting a Stereotype Printing Plate for Use along with Cutting or Creasing Rules.
Inventor: HORNE WILLIAM CULLEN
Filed: 1898-08-06
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 16,992. Horne, W. C. Aug. 6. Cutting-apparatus. -Relates to the mounting of stereotype or other printing-plates in formes along with cutting, creasing, or scoring rules. The printing-plate c is mounted on a spring block or plate b, in the underside of which are fixed screws d sliding in holes in a block a. A spring e lifts the block b and plate c, so that the latter rises above the rules, to be inked, between the impressions. The application of the invention to the manufacture of cardboard boxes, photograph mounts, and Christmas and like cards is indicated in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-189817141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cloisonne Work and Mosaics.
Inventor: PFISTER THEOPHIL
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 17,141. Pfister, T. Aug. 9. Ornamenting, cloisonnÚ. The outlines of the design are marked on the foundation or backing by a brush dipped in gelatine or other adhesive material, and particles of glass or mineral are sprinkled over the adhesive material to form the division ribs. A stencil plate may be used when applying the gelatine. In a modification, the division ribs or strips are formed of gilt, coloured, or crystal beads threaded on wires or strings dipped in varnish, wax, or glaze to stiffen them, in order to make them retain their shape when bent. Where narrow strips are required, the beads are wedge-shaped, or tapered to a fine edge.
Patent GB-189819924-A (GB)
Title: A New Chaff or Hay-cutting Machine.
Inventor: ADAMSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 19,924. Adamson, W. H. Sept. 20. Chaff - cutters. - The hay is fed to a series of serrated knives C mounted in two frames reciprocated in guides in the standards B, B by the crank on the shaft A and by the eccentrics J, J respectively. The feed-trough is preferably inclined downwards towards the knives, and is provided with a push - board operated by endless chains or an arrangement of rack and pinion gearing.
Patent GB-189823474-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Bed and Cot.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 23,474. Brown, W. A. Nov. 8. Bedsteads and cots cradles.-A cot or cradle b is fitted to the end or side of a bedstead so as to be capable of sliding inwards out of the way on rails c, after the sides or ends e are folded down or taken away.
Patent GB-189823779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles or Holders for Tools.
Inventor: HAVERKAMP ABRAHAM JOHANNES LAM
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 23,779. Haverkamp, A. J. L. Nov. 11. Hand-drills. - The screwdriver or boring- bit is fixed to the sleeve 6 by a thumbscrew 7. The crosshandle 1 is loosely connected to the sleeve 6 by a rod 3 turning freely in the sleeve. A crown ratchet-wheel 8 is pinned to the sleeve, and a washer 4 with teeth to engage the ratchet - wheel slides without turning on the squared part 3<1>, and is pressed downwards by a spring 5. By turning the cross-handle to and fro without removing the hand, the tool is advanced in one direction only, the direction depending upon the arrangement of the ratchet mechanism in the particular tool.
Patent GB-189901806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Ranges.
Inventor: CROSTHWAITE JOHN ROBINSON
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1806. Crosthwaite, J. R. Jan. 26. Cooking - ranges, convertible close and open; grates and fuel holders ; firebars.-A cooking-range is provided with an opening a into the chimney b, which may be opened or closed as required by means of a quadrant shaped plate f which, together with side plates and a cover, forms a hood. The plate f is pivoted at f to the side plates, and suitable stops are provided to limit its motion. The quadrant is placed so as to open the passage to the chimney when the fire-cover g is removed. The firebars h are made adjustable so as to vary the fire space. The bars are hinged to the range front i, and a rack k is hinged to the lower end of the bars, which rack is adapted to engage the edge l of the range front and hold the bars in any required position. The stove back j is curved to the radius of the firebars. The usual boiler m is placed behind the stove back, and flues n<2> are provided for the passage of the products of combustion when the fire is closed in by the plate g.
Patent GB-189906197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Cutting Apparatus.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 6197. White, J. March 22. Cutting-machines for paper.-The paper D is led round rolls E and slit longitudinally by cutters on the shafts B, B', and afterwards cut into sheets by the cutters L, M. The shafts B, B' are provided with loose guiding-rolls and with rolls which feed the paper and serve as knife blocks, the knives carried by the blocks on the upper shaft being pressed by springs against the corresponding blocks on the lower shaft. One or other of the shafts may be driven frictionally, or they may be connected together by suitable gearing. The shaft carrying the knife L is driven through interchangeable gearing from the lower shaft B<1>, which is driven from a main shaft I carried by a swing frame J, which may be raised and lowered to slacken or tighten the belt.
Patent GB-189910046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres and in Wheels for Use therewith.
Inventor: FREYSINGER JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 10,046. Freysinger, J. May 12. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims; spokes, securing. A rubber tyre a, of exactly the circumference of the channel rim b, has an embedded steel ring e secured by canvas strips f. To allow the tyre to be placed in position, either the rim is capable of being opened laterally, or the rim is slit so that one part b<1> may be passed under the other b<2>. When the tyre has been placed on the slit rim, the latter is secured, either by an inner ring c connected to the rim b and to the spokes, or by a plate placed over the slit and between a spoke end and the rim.
Patent GB-189912019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lap Machines or Scutchers.
Inventor: WITHAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,019. Witham, J., and Lord, J. June 9. Scutchers; lap machines.-The machine is stopped automatically when any foreign substance passes between the calender rolls, and when the lap is too thick or too thin or fails altogether. If the weighted lever C of the calender rolls rises too high, it raises the lever D directly, and, if it falls too low, by means of the levers O, O<1>. In either case, by means of a lever F and link G, a lever L having a curved upper extremity is caused to disengage the spring catch N of the knocking-off motion.
Patent GB-189914842-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pen-guard.
Inventor: SCHROEER THEODOR
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 14,842. Schr÷er, T. July 18. Pens; pencils.- Relates to a guard and finger guide for attachment to pens or pencils. Fig. 3 shows the metal blank which is folded round the pen, as shown in Fig. 2, with the arms a, b projecting to form rests for the fingers.
Patent GB-189918729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Indicating the Position of Railway Points or Switches to Engine Drivers.
Inventor: DREYFUS LOUIS
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 18,729. Dreyfus, L., and Stadelmann, H. Sept. 16. Signals on engines ; indicators and repeaters, point or switch contacts, electric and mechanical.- Relates to means for indicating to engine-drivers whether the points or switches are correctly set. A set of disc or other indicators or signals A, corresponding with the number of points, is mounted on the engine, the locking-bolts x of the indicators being connected mechanically by the pulls Z, and electrically through the electromagnets G, battery P, and contacts w<1>, k, to a corresponding number of operating-levers W. These levers are adapted to be operated by tripping-blocks D, suitably mounted on the permanent way, each block being connected to the set of points corresponding to the indicator which it operates, so that it is brought into operative position when the points are correctly set. The operation of one of the levers W, in either direction, completes between the contacts w<1>, k the circuit through the corresponding electromagnet G, which, supplemented by the mechanical pull Z, withdraws the bolt x from and releases the corresponding indicator. In case of failure of either the electrical or the mechanical connection, the bolt will be operated by the other. In a modification, the indicators are duplicated, one set being operated by the mechanical and the other by the electrical connections. The blocks D and the levers W may also be arranged overhead or laterally, instead of on the track, to avoid structural or other obstacles &c.
Patent GB-189919836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Mandrel Attachments for Phonographs and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR BREMER
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 19,836. Robinson, A. B. Oct. 3. Clutches.-Relates to arrangements for carrying a number of phonographic or like record cylinders on separate mandrels mounted on a disc capable of putting any one of the mandrels in connection with the driving-shaft by means of a clutch. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the apparatus, in which a disc D carries a number of cylinders on mandrels L, the axles of which are held by a groove k and screw j, and are provided with a clutch end m<1> for engaging with the spring sliding clutch m in the end of the driving-shaft N. The axle C carrying the disc D is mounted with a spring sliding movement, so as to free the clutch when it is desired to rotate the shaft C, and also to withdraw a locking- pin from its engagement with the disc. The axle C is fitted with a handle H and pointer 0.