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Patent GB-189901150-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Engine.
Inventor: BRUYNIS CAREL
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1150. Bruynis, C., and Ginkel, J. van. Jan. 17. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-Steam entering the cylinder by a port d expands between and actuates curved vanes C<1>, C<2>, C<3>, C<4>, enlarged bosses on which engage recesses c', c', c<3>, c<4> in a disc B carried by the shaft. Steam exhausts through a port f. One side of the cylinder is formed integral with the cylindrical part, the other side consisting of a detachable cover. These engines may be compounded.
Patent GB-189905656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepaid Gas Meters.
Inventor: PINCHBECK JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5656. Pinchbeck, J. March 15. Gas meters.-The valve lever h, from which the supply valve is suspended by a rod j, is lifted to open the valve by a lever g which is pulled from left to right by a shaft f screwing into a sleeve nut e. The sleeve nut is geared to the meter by worm and wheel d, and the screw shaft is geared by a worm and wheel k and crown-wheel l to a shaft m, which is turned by hand after prepayment. The crown-wheel m<1> is loose on the hand shaft, but bears a pawl engaging a fast ratchet wheel m<2>. Coin action.-The shaft m is divided near the handle, and the two opposing sections bear discs n and o having radial slots n<1> and o<1> to receive a coin which connects them and also engages al oose crownwheel p subject to a pawl p<1>. On reversal of the handle after the coin has dropped, lugs on the two discs engage together. The angle through which the handle can be rotated for each coin is limited, and regulated as described below. Coin-discharging mechanism.-The disc n carries a tumbler t which supports the coin u till it is tripped by striking a stop s<1> on a worm-wheel s which is set by a sealed handle r
Patent GB-189908921-A (GB)
Inventor: LEE ALFRED EUSTACE
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 8921. Lee, A. E. April 28. Bottles etc.; stoppers; emptying bottles &c.- Relates to vessels for liquids having stoppers or valves which can be opened for delivery of liquid by raising a glass or other receptacle beneath them. In Fig. 2 a vessel A is shown delivering liquid into a test-tube D, the liquid flowing through the valve B<2> into the funnel C fixed to the valve stem, and thence through the aperture b. When the testtube is withdrawn, the valve B<2> closes the bottom of the vessel, and the stopper B<1> at the same time closes the aperture at the top. The stopper B<1> is preferably formed as a cap fitting loosely on the valve stem. For laboratory use, a number of the vessels A may be supported by perforated shelves with a trough below to catch any liquid that may drip. Fig. 5 shows a vessel for delivering measured quantities of a liquid such, for instance, as whiskey. The stem I carries valves I<1>, I<2>, and is surrounded by the tube H carrying stoppers H<1>, H<2>. When the valve I' is opened, liquid flows through the apertures h<1> and fills the measuring- vessel G. On the glass D being raised in contact with the projecting arms i<1>, the valve I' is closed and the valve I<2> opened, allowing the liquid measured off to flow into the glass.
Patent GB-189909229-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pneumatic Transmission System.
Inventor: BATCHELLER BIRNEY CLARK
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 9229. Batcheller, B. C. May 2. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-Relates to the operation of the switches and gates, and provides indicating-devices for the action, the primary application being to an installation consisting of a single tube and a loop. The switches D at the junctions of the main tube A and the loop B and the intermediate gate in the main tube are operated simultaneously from pneumatic cylinders E, F, having a common distributing-valve G. This valve is shifted with a pneumatic piston in a relay cylinder H, which has a pair of supplying and exhausting valves under the control of a manual electric switch. Fig. 11 shows a section of one of the last-mentioned valves. Its construction and action are as follows :-The ends of its cylindrical chamber are closed by plugs I<3>, I<4>, which are pierced by central holes I<9>, 1<10> respectively, and its centre is occupied by an electromagnet J<6>, having a piston armature J on a central rod J<1>. Terminal chambers I and I<8> are left, which intercommunicate by a bye-pass I<6>. A pipe K conveys the acting air pressure to the hole through the plug adjacent to the cylinder H, and the corresponding chamber communicates with the cylinder by a port H<6>, while the other chamber contains a spring J<5>, which normally holds the central rod against the pressure entrance and leaves the hole in the other plug open to the atmosphere. The electric wires enter by a tuhulure. Thus the piston in the cylinder H is normally subject to only atmospheric pressure on both sides, but, when the current is switched into one of the electromagnets, the corresponding valve rod is drawn and acting pressure is admitted to one side of the piston. Preferably a double-pole knife-edge switch is used. The successful performance of all the operations designed to follow the manual operation of the electric switch is indicated as follows :-Each end of the switch and gate cylinders is furnished with a valve casing R or r, which normally communicates with the atmosphere and contains a valve to be struck by the piston of the cylinder. The outer ends of one pair of valve casings R, r are connected to the main tube and corresponding casings (i.e. the R casings and the r casings) are connected in series to two index cylinders P<1>, P<2> by pipes joining inner and outer ends. The construction of the valves is such that normally each admits atmospheric pressure towards the corresponding index cylinders, but, when all the main pistons have made corresponding strokes, one of the index cylinders P', P' is supplied with acting pressure, and its piston opens the electric circuit so that a lamp is extinguished.
Patent GB-189910790-A (GB)
Title: New and Useful Process of Enamelling or Treating Steel and Homogeneous Iron for the Manufacture of Goods to be Enamelled and of Producing Enamelled Goods or Ware.
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 10,790. Clark, A. M., [National Enameling and Stamping Co.]. May 23. Enamelling.-A flux such as borax, cryolite, fluorspar, silica, or any enamel flux, is mixed with the molten iron or steel in the ladle or ingot mould in order to make the coating of enamel unite with the manufactured article. As an example, 1¢ Ibs. of silica, 2 lbs. of boracic acid, and ¢ lb. of cryolite may be mixed together, or 2 Ibs. of felspar, 3 lbs. of borax, and ¢ lb. of fluorspar may be mixed, and added to a ton of molten steel. Instead of the above mixtures, 3 lbs. of boracic acid, or 4¢ Ibs. of borax, or 3 lbs. of silica may be added to every ton of molten steel.
Patent GB-189915425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Carrying and Attaching a Pluralityof Tools or Bits Used in Conjunction with a Brace or other Form of Socketed Handpiece.
Inventor: HARRISON WILLIAM HENRY CRAINE
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 15,425. Harrison, W. H. C. July 27. Braces and other hand drills. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 1562, A.D. 1899. Figs. 3 and 8 show respectively a vertical section of part of a hand brace and of a handle for a combination tool. The tangs 9 of the tools 8 have cross pins 10 to fit between the curved edges of the flanges 3, 4, which are radially slotted for the tool tangs. The flange 3 is part of the rotatable sleeve 1, and the flange 4 is removably attached to the flange 3 by screws. The points of the tools fit into radial recesses in the flange 12 of the sleeve 1, and are kept in place by a cap 14 fixed to the fixed rod 19 or 21. A gap in the cap closed by a sliding plate enables any single tool to be lifted out for use.
Patent GB-189916058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ploughs.
Inventor: KELLER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 16,058. Keller, F., and Keil, A. Aug. 5. Ploughs. - R elates to the construction of a rotary mouldboard which pulverizes the soil, and is applicable to single, double, or multiple furrow ploughs. The plough body b is fitted w i t h a share a, and with a footstep for the spindle d of the rotary mouldboard c. The upper end of the spindle d is supported in a bearing f carried by a bracket on the main frame. The rotary mouldboard consists of a number of curved metal plates attached to a casting on the spindle d.
Patent GB-189919367-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand for Cameras, Geodetic Instruments, and the like.
Inventor: GOERZ CARL PAUL
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 19,367. Goerz, C. P. Sept. 26. Tripod stands.- Relates to a telescopic tripod stand which is packed into the form of a stick when not in use. The three legs are hinged to a top which is attached to the camera. Fig. 4 shows a section of the telescopic legs packed in the tube b. Each leg is sector-shaped, the lower section d telescoping into the upper section a. Each leg is extended by the act of drawing it out of the tube, shoulders f, Fig. 2, on the section d catching o n i n - ternal flanges l at the top of the stick b. Conversely the legs are shut up or collapsed by the act of pushing the stand back into the tube b, the conical spring stops c, Fig. 3, being pushed back partly by the tube band partly by the tubes a.
Patent GB-189922147-A (GB)
Title: Composition for Wax Tapers for Friction Matches.
Inventor: CRAVERI JUAN
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,147. Craveri, J. Nov. 6. Taper.-A composition for tapers for wax matches is made bv melting suitable proportions of ceresin and resin, and mixing in sulphate of lime, zinc oxide, and potassium nitrate.
Patent GB-190007061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Spotting Net and like Fabrics.
Inventor: THORP EDGAR LESLIE
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 7061. Thorp, E. L. April 17. Chenille, attaching to fabrics.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 25,271, A.D. 1896, for attaching chenille to net and like fabrics. The chenille-cutting, looping, and attachment devices are carried on pairs of heads a, a' supported on bars b. Between the heads the fabric f is fed, being mounted on suitable rollers g, g<1>, the roller g<1> being intermittently actuated, and tension being kept on the fabric by weights g<5>. The chenille- C, which has preferably a core formed of strong wire, is fed from a roll d to feed-rolls d', d<2>, which are suitably actuated by ratchet gearing to feed the chenille intermittently. From the feed-rolls the chenille passes through a perforation a' in a guide a<3>, Fig. 20. On each head a are a series of slides consisting of a cutter and former i, Figs. 4, 20, and 21, which is adapted to act in conjunction with the edge of the perforation a<2> to cut the chenille, and is slit and shaped at the end, as shown in Figs. 20 and 21, to loop it ; a pusher J, Fig. 4, moving within the slide i and having a rounded termination j<1>, moving within a circular guide in the slide i and provided with a cup-shaped end to form the chenille spot; a slide k having a spring finger k<1> around which the loop is formed ; and a bottom slide l, which serves to lift the finger k<1>, and is provided at the front with a spur or device m, which holds the fabric in position against rails r at the back. The slides are actuated by cams on the shaft b<2> through pivoted levers, as shown in Fig. 1. While the chenille is being cut, it is pressed upon from the top by the end of a pivoted lever n, and the finger k<1> rests in front of it, Fig. 20, the cut chenille, on the further movement of the slide, being then looped around the finger k<1>, as shown in Fig. 21. The pusher j<1> then moves forward, and pushes the loop into position on the fabric, as shown in Fig. 22, the finger k<1> being meanwhile withdrawn. Arms o, o<1> on the head a<1> now serve to close the loops, as shown in Fig. 23, and a ram p, moving in the head a<1> and in sockets formed in the ends of the arms o, o', completes the attachment of the chenille spots. In a modification adapted for nets of fine mesh, two spring centering-fingers m<1>, Fig. 21, on the heads a<1> make passages in the fabric for the prongs of the chenille loop to pass through.
Patent GB-190008481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of Manufacturing Iron & Steel.
Inventor: TALBOT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8481. Talbot, B. May 8. Basic processes; open-hearth processes.-In the manufacture of iron aud steel, by an open-hearth process, a layer of molten slag rich in oxide of iron is maintained on the surface of the bath of metal. The process may be conducted in a tilting- furnace, connected with regenerators, portions of purified molten metal being withdrawn periodically, while crude iron is poured in a molten state through the slag layer into the furnace charge. Portions of the slag may be drawn off periodically, and replaced by additions of mill cinder, scale, iron ore, and lime, or. limestone. When a fixed open-hearth furnace is employed, a small charge of oxidizing- slag and purified metal is introduced into the furnace, and periodical additions of crude iron and oxides are made until the furnace has received its full charge. Two or more furnaces may be used, a charge, or portion thereof, being tapped from one furnace into another for final treatment.
Patent GB-190011160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lubricators.
Inventor: JELLEY HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,160. Jelley, H. June 20. Oil cups for cycles, motor cars, and other machinery. A cup 2 of spherical form is provided with an opening at the top for feeding the lubricant, and at the bottom is formed integral with cr attached to a nozzle 5 secured to the machineand provided with a passage for the delivery of the lubricant. A spherical cap 7, the lower part of which is cut away or grooved, is secured over the cup, and acts as a cover. A small aperture 9 is made in one or both sides of the cap, or the aperture may be slotted out and merged into the grooved part of the cap. A handle 10 may be provided at the top or side of the cap, so that the aperture 9 can be turned to register with the hole in the top of the cup, when it is required to fill the same. The cap is sprung into place on the cup, or fitted thereto by spinning &c. Projections 11 on the cap may engage the hole in the top of the cup, to hold the cup co-axial with the cup.
Patent GB-190019362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Liquids from Solids.
Inventor: STEWART DUNCAN
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 19,362. Stewart, D. Oct. 30. Refining sugar.-An apparatus for separating liquids from solids may, according to the Provisional Specification, be used for the separation of sugar crystals from their syrups. The material to be treated is fed upon an endless band B, which consists of wire gauze attached to brackets C', Fig. 8, carrying chains C, and supporting, if necessary, a sheet of fabric which is held in place by clips C'. The faces C' of the clips are connected by flexible bent leather strips, so as to form edges which retain the material on the band. The band passes over vacuum boxes L' and under washing-pipes M and rakes M<1>, and then over heating-boxes or coils P, which dry the solid matter to enable it to be removed by the scraper Q and brush R. The band is finally cleaned by washing-appliances U', and then dried. According to the Provisional Specification, strips of material, or " deckles," may be used instead of the retaining- edges of the band described above.
Patent GB-190100139-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Dressing Hides.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 139. Imray, O., [Deutsch - Amerikanische Maschinen-Ges.]. Jan. 2. Hides and skins, raw and tanned, treating.- Relates to machines for depilating or fluffing, fleshing, and smoothing hides by means of a scraper or knife of stone, porcelain, metal, &c. A conical rotary " beam " A is employed, which is driven from the shaft D by a splined worm engaging with the worm-wheel c<1>. By means of a hand-lever J<1>, slotted crank J, pin i, and sliding- carriage C, the rotary beam can be moved towards the right to separate it further from the tool b. The beam is provided with a guide-track a<5>, which runs on the supporting-roller c<5>. The tool is held in a carriage G secured to an endless apron B. The upward pressure on the tool is taken up by yielding guide-rails H, which can be lifted against the compression springs h<1>. The skin is placed on the beam A with its centre at the apex a, and is worked in radial lines or strips outwards from the centre. The weight of the overhanging portion of the hide balances the tendency of the tool to drag it off the beam towards the left.
Patent GB-190100537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Wind Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WICKI KASPAR
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 537. Wicki, K. June 5,A.D.1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Brass and like wind instruments.- The invention relates to valves, and consists in attaching the finger-piece to the piston by a flexible joint as shown.
Patent GB-190102508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas and Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: NIEMANN CARL
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 2508. Niemann, C. Feb. 5. Incandescent gas and vapour lamps.-To facilitate the removal and renewal of the mantle, the bunsen or mixing tube c, the burner head f, the mantle holder g, and the mantle h are arranged to slide as one piece upon the central gas or vapour supply pipe a, upon which they are detachably secured by the engagement of a pin k with a groove l in the plug m which closes the lower end of the pipe a. This pipe extends vertically down to the lower end of the lamp, and has lateral apertures b through which the gas or vapour passes to the mixing - tube c. The gallery o may either be fixed to the tube c or be detachably connected thereto by a bayonet joint or its equivalent.
Patent GB-190114395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wood and the like Carving Machines.
Inventor: LOCHMAN EMIL RICHARD
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 14,395. Lochman, E. R. July 15. Carving.-Relates to a carving-machine in which rotary cutters are connected by mechanism to a , tracer the movement of which they copy. Fig. 1 shows an end elevation, and Fig. 3 a plan of the machine. The tracing-point 35 and the rotary cutters 34 are connected to the bar 27, which is pivotally connected to the tubes 14, 25 by the beams 24, so that the beam 27 can move parallel to the tube 14. This permits the required lateral movement of the tracer and cutters. The forward and backward movement is obtained by mounting the tube 14 on wheels 12, which run on rails on the tops of the standards S. The wheels 12 are prevented from slipping by ropes 21, which are passed once round the pulleys and are attached by their ends to the standards, and they are prevented from rising off the rails by wheels 13 running on the underside of rails Y. The rotary cutters are driven by belts and pulleys from the main driving- shaft 46, the belts 49, 58, and 63 being shown in the Figures. A device for reversing the pattern consists of two segments 69, 69<1> connected by straps 70. The table T is raised and lowered by four screws 3 geared together by a pitch chain 6.
Patent GB-190117650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Track Sanders
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 17,650. Nichols Lintern Co., and Nichols, C. B. Sept. 3. Sanding rails.-Fig. 1 shows the application to a motor tramcar. Below the sand reservoir a is placed the feeder box b, shown separately in section in Fig. 3. This is divided into two compartments, into one of which, f, sand is fed from the reservoir a, and from the other of which sand is delivered through a funnel-shaped box h to the delivery pipe j. The sand is delivered by a jet of air admitted by the pipe k.
Patent GB-190125856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Foot Scrapers.
Inventor: BLACK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 25,856. Black, W. Dec. 18. Scrapers, foot and hall.-Arch-shaped supports 1, let into concrete or stone or resting in a tray, have knife-edged cross-bars or scrapers 2 and upwardly projecting parts 4 with sharp edges 5 to remove dirt from the sides of the boot.
Patent GB-190215449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,449. Sutcliffe, J. H. July 11. Incubators.-In the incubator, of which a section is shown in Fig. 1, the fresh air enters the annular space 12 round the chimney 9, and, becoming heated, passes upwards through ports into the air pipe 3 and the egg chamber 2, and then downwards through a perforated plate 22 and a layer of canvas or other suitable material 23, whereby it is evenly distributed. Still passing downwards through the egg drawers 24 the air is drawn through an opening 8, up the vertical passage 7, into the air chamber 5, and out past the valve 21 by suction due to the chamber 5 being in the hottest part of the machine. When the temperature becomes excessive, the thermostat 20 lifts a valve and allows the heated air to pass out ; at the same time the valve 21 automatically closes and stops the suction, thus helping to reduce the temperature and automatically regulating the humidity. The fumes from the lamp 10 are diverted at the top of the chimney, and escape through the annular flue 17, radiation of heat outwards being checked by packing 16. The egg drawers are made in sections with perforated top and bottom plates, so that they are interchangeable and reversible.
Patent GB-190217052-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mustard Pot.
Inventor: COTTON ALFRED HEDLEY
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 17,052. Cotton, A. H. Aug. 1. Cruets and condiment receptacles.- A mustard pot consists of a casing A with a lid E, a nozzle H, and a screwed plunger C for forcing out the mustard. The casing may be lengthened or fitted with legs projecting below the plunger. Flanges B, D prevent the complete removal of the plunger.
Patent GB-190218796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-vibration Devices for use with Incandescent Gas Fittings.
Inventor: CROSSLEY BARTHOLOMEW
Filed: 1902-08-27
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 18,796. Crossley, B. Aug.27. Incandescent gas lamps; anti-vibration devices. - An anti-vibration device for supporting an incandescent gas lamp consists of one or two coppercovered steel or other tempered wire springs A, B with long hooked arms C, D. The shade or reflector rests on shoulders G on the chimney F, and has side slots to fit the wire frame H.
Patent GB-190220589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Card Index Cabinets and the like.
Inventor: FORTUNE WILLIAM WALTER
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 20,589. Fortune, W. W. Sept. 20. Filing papers and documents.-The drawers in a card index cabinet are formed without sides or back. Means are added to prevent a drawer from being accidentally pulled right out, and the removal of the locking-bar on which the cards are filed is prevented except by initiated persons. Fig. 1 is a plan of a drawer in such a cabinet. Strips of wood 2 take the places of sides and ends, and guide the angle-block 4, which slides upon the locking-bar 9 extending through the front of the drawer 1. Such drawers slide upon strips of wood or metal fixed inside the cabinet case. Fig. 2 shows a gravity catch fixed on the cabinet case, and engaging with a notch 8 in a drawer to prevent the drawer being entirely withdrawn. Fig. 3 shows the locking-bar 9 extending through the front 1 of a drawer. A metal plate 11 slides inside a recess 14 behind the drawer front 1, and has a slot 12 through which a recesse part 10 of the locking-bar 9 passes. In the position shown, the withdrawal of the locking-bar is prevented by the plate 11, except when the plate is pushed up from beneath so as to allow the rod 9 to pass through an enlarged lower portion of the slot 12.