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Patent GB-189900147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Direct Acting Steam Pumps.
Inventor: RICKIE ROBERT
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 147. Rickie, R. Jan. 3. Steam pumps. - Consists chiefly of a design of pump by which a set of differentsized cylinders can be used with the same frame and valve gear. The distance between the valve rod and piston-rod in each set is constant, and the boltholes in the cylinder flanges are drilled to the same templet for attachment to the rectangular frame a. The valve gear is carried on the beam b ; the distributing-valve k receives its motion from the main piston through a lever c, and by changing the position of either the pin c<1> or the pin g<1> the stroke of the pump can be changed to suit cylinders of different sizes. Pump valve chambers; valve seats.-The valve seats o, with the valves, are held in place as shown, and may be removed by taking off one of the nuts n. The valve seat and cover may be cast in one piece in the form of a cone and ground into the valve box, the bolts p being then carried through the covers, separate bolts for which are thus dispensed with. The bolt-holes in the frame are arranged so that the pump cylinder can be turned over, and by changing the valve seats from one side to the other the suction can be converted into the discharge side and vice versÔ. Interconvertible liquid and airpumps.-The abovedescribed pump may be used to compress air for actuating a water pump, of similar type but smaller size, at the bottom of a mine shaft.
Patent GB-189901391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scarf-pins.
Inventor: GIRDLESTONE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1391. Girdlestone, F. W. Jan. 20. Pins, scarf. - Coils c, right or left handed, are formed in the pin a to prevent its withdrawal by a straight pull.
Patent GB-189905521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery of Refining Pulp in the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 5521. Brookes, A. G., [Dillon, I. P., and King, H. C.]. March 14. Pulping - engines. - The pulp is admitted to the refining-engine through two chambers or traps a<8>, a<16>, for the collection respectively of heavy impurities, such as bolts, buttons, &c., and lighter impurities such as sand. The chamber a<8> has a central vertical pipe a<10>, through which the stuff passes to the engine, and suitable doors and a manhole a<17>, a<15>, and a<14> are provided for cleaning &c. Each longitudinal bar b<4> of the rotating conical plug B engages with notches b<3> in the rims of rings or discs b<1>, and is provided with plugs b<6>, which engage with sockets at the bases of the notches b<3>. The end disc has an inwardly-projecting ring b<7>, which engages with notches b<8> in the corresponding ends of the bars, and the opposite ends of the bars are cut away as shown at b<9>, so that they may be secured to the end support b by means of a clamping-ring b<10>. The wooden lags between the bars b<4> are made deeper than usual, and are made of a slightly greater width than the distance between the bars. They are then forced between the bars until their inner edges project beyond the inner edges of the bars as shown in Fig. 7, when the free projecting portions are allowed to swell through the absorption of moisture from the pulp and the lags are held firmly in place.
Patent GB-189909147-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Supporting and Liberating Pit-props used in Coal and other Mines.
Inventor: GREEN JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 9147. Green, J. May 1. Shoring and strutting. - Relates to means for supporting and liberating pit props in coal and other mines. The prop is mounted on a chock block D arranged to slide in a metal box A, which is fitted with hinged or sliding doors C, and contains sand, coal dust, or the like. To liberate the prop, the doors are opened from a distance or otherwise, and the sand or dust is forced out of the box by the weight of the prop.
Patent GB-189913888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminating Gas Apparatus.
Inventor: HADDEN JAMES MARK
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,888. Hadden, J. M. July 5. Water gas.-In the process of making carburetted water gas in " Lowe" and like apparatus, the gases obtained during the blast period are usually allowed to go to waste, after passing through the " superheater " or fixing-vessel. According to the present method, the whole or any portion of these gases is utilized. The superheater 1 is provided with a gas exit 2 having a valve 3. Over the valve is an elbow tube 10 leading to a feedeconomizer which will utilize the heat for raising steam. The tube 10 is provided with a balanced valve 22 operated by a cord 25, for controlling the discharge of the gases up the vertical flue into the air. A slide valve 13 is mounted on arms 14, 15, and controls the supply of the gases to the feedeconomizer. The valves 13 and 3 are simultaneously operated by the pivoted bent rod 5, link 8, and lever 9. The arms 14, 15 are connected by a rod 18 passing through the tubular guide 19, which contains a controlling-spring.
Patent GB-189925701-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Controlling Apparatus for Electric Motors.
Inventor: STEVEN JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 25,701. Steven, J. A., and Haigh, W. R. Dec. 30. Switches.-Relates to apparatus for starting and stopping a motor gradually, resistances being cut out or into the circuit automatically. In starting, the lever L is caused to make contact at S<1> with the first of the resistances of the rheostat RT ; the motor starting rotates the governor G, moving the sliding fulcrum F of the lever L so that the resistances RT are cut out as the speed of the motor increases. To stop the motor, the lever is set on the last resistance, and in slowing up the resistances are cut in until the circuit is finally broken.
Patent GB-190006761-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Decolouration of Syrups, Molasses, and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 6761. Thompson, W. P., [Boot, J. C.]. April 10. Purifying saccharine liquids and syrups.-The decolorization of syrups, molasses, or saccharine juices is effected by treating them with sulphurous acid and then with ferrocyanide of potassium, or any other soluble ferrocyanide. The syrups &c. are preferably heated to a temperature varying from 75‹ C. to 95‹ C. during the treatment with sulphurous acid. After treatment with the abovementioned reagents, the resulting precipitate may be separated by any process preferred.
Patent GB-190010106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Drying, Airing, and Suspending Clothes, Linen, and the like.
Inventor: PARKER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 10,106. Parker, W. H. June 1. Clothes - hanging a p p a r a t u s. -A clothes-horse for drying, airing, or suspending clothes linen, or the like, and suitable for use in laundries and drying and storing chambers, is shown in perspective in Fig. 1. The central frame A is provided with a number of wings E, two being shown. The free ends e of the rails E<1> of the wings are secured to the rails C of the frame by bolts or similar devices, and they are attached at any desired position on the rails C.
Patent GB-190010517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Holding Liquids, principally for use in Therapeutics.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,517. Haddan, R., [Lavigne, A. A., and Miller, H. F.]. June 8. Heating and cooling appliances.-A receptacle for containing hot or cold water or other liquid for application to the body comprises an upper and a lower layer 1 and 3 respectively, joined together and rounded off at the edges, and is provided with a suitable filling-device 6. The surface 3 is flat in cross-section, but is curved longitudinally, as shown, to fit the body and prevent the weight of the receptacle from resting on the body.
Patent GB-190013401-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Converting Transformer.
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 13,401. Abel, C. D., [Soc. Anon. pour la Transmission de la Force par l'ElectricitÚ]. July 25. Converting alternating and direct currents; transformers; switches.-Relates to converting alternating, particularly polyphase, currents into continuous, and vice versÔ. Fig. 1 shows a section of one form of apparatus. It comprises a fixed transformer 1, a collecting-commutator 2, and brushes 3 rotated by a motor 5. The core of the transformer comprises a toothed ring 26, Fig. 4, with an outer ring 27 formed of laminated segments. In each slot are fitted the coils, each having four windings, which are shown diagrammatically in Fig. 5. These are the primary winding 28, secondary 29, and two compensating-windings 3U, 31. The compensating-windings have a different number of turns in each slot, the numbers being determined fur particular cases by formulae given in the Specification. They are also connected to the motor circuits. In some cases the secondary coil is replaced by two coils wound in different directions and suitably connected. The rotary brushes are preferablv carbon blocks sliding in holders ; pneumatic tubes hold them in position. good contact being maintained by the centrifugal action.
Patent GB-190015926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HOWELL CHARLES
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 15,926. Howell, C. Sept. 7. Cameras.-Relates to an arrangement of racks and pinions for raising and lowering the lens-board of a camera. Two racks a are fixed to the front frame e, in which the lens-board d is mounted to slide up and down. The bearings h of the axis of pinions b gearing in the racks are fixed on the lens-board d. By turning a knob c on the axis the lens-board is raised or lowered. The frame e is kept vertical by struts hinged to the baseboard of the camera.
Patent GB-190022023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swinging Hose Brackets.
Inventor: FOREMAN LEWIS THOMPSON
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 22,023. Foreman, L. T. Dec. 4. Hydrants, stand-pipes, and water cranes.-A hose bracket which is capable of being turned or swung into various positions for use in livery stables, and around boilers, forges, furnaces, and other places, is shown in Fig. 1. The hose pipe 32 is attached to the pipe 31 of the water-control valve casing 29. The spring-pressed valve 50, Fig. 2, has its seat on the end of the pipe 31, and is operated by the links which are attached to the ends of the arm 41 and are guided by the brackets 34, 35. The valve shaft 40 has an eccentric 46 encircled by the strap 47 and the balls 47<a>. The pipes 9, 10 are joined to the air chamber 5, and are suspended from the turn-plate 20. Between the plate 20 and the head 17 of the sleeve 16 on the depending pipe 4 is the roller bearing 17<a>. The air chamber 5 is connected to the pipe 4 with the nut 7, and is packed as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190022535-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pen or Pocket Clasp Knife
Inventor: MACRAE WILKINSON
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 22,535. Macrae, W. Dec. 11. Pocket knives.-The backs a of the blades are formed near the hinges with grooves in which slide slotted bars f, which serve as covers over the spaces on each side of the blade and as handles for opening the blades.
Patent GB-190022930-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Support for Shelves and the like.
Inventor: VERNON JOHN JUSTINIAN
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 22,930. Vernon, J. J., and Whitaker, T. Dec. 15. Shelves and shelving; bookcases; cupboards; wardrobes; clothes-hanging hooks, pegs, and rails.- Metal plates A with projections B, E have secured to, or formed with them, ledges or grooves D, D to support a shelt, cupboard, wardrobe, clotheshook rail, bookcase, &c. The projections are forced into the plaster or wood in a recess or between two walls.
Patent GB-190107390-A (GB)
Title: Triple-cylinder Steam and Vapour Engine
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR FALLON
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 7390. Feeny , V. F., [Abwõrme Kraftmaschinen-Ges.]. April 10, Combined steam and vapour engines. - Three cylinders are employed, in the first two of which steam works, and in the third the vapour of sulphurous acid, ammonia, or other liquid of low boiling point. The steam cylinders work as the high and low pressure cylinders of a compound engine, and the vapour which works in the third cylinder is generated by the heat of the exhaust from the low-pressure steam cylinder. In the example shown, A, B are the steam cylinders, C is the condenser for the steam engine and vapour generator .for the vapour engine, K is the vapour cylinder, and D the condenser therefor. All three cylinders work on one crank shaft.
Patent GB-190107887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Skates.
Inventor: HENKE ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7887. Henke, A. April 17. Skates. - Skates are fitted with two short auxiliary blades b, which are mounted on each side of the usual blade a. The blades b may be fixed to the lugs c, c<1> of the skate by transverse bolts, or may be connected by a web which is slotted to engage the skate frame, a transverse bolt being arranged to lock them in position. In a modification, the blades b are each mounted on two parallel screws, so that they can be adjusted vertically. The auxiliary blades render the skates useful for learners.
Patent GB-190108211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abrading Machines.
Inventor: NASH JOHN MILTON
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8211. Nash, J. M. April 22. Surfacing and polishing.-Relates to a machine for smoothing woodwork such as the ornamental spindles of furniture &c. The wood W<1> is fed forwards through the hollow hubs d and bushes M by grooved rollers K. The wood is also rotated on its axis by these rollers, which are carried in bearings secured to the drums E, the hubs d of which rotate in the sleeves c, which are fixed to the standards C, C' adjustable on the bed B. The fixed sleeves c have teeth f which serve to rotate the spur-wheels g, which are carried round by the drums E. The wheels g are fixed to shafts F connected by worm gearing i to shafts H carrying the above-mentioned rollers K. The bearings for the shafts H are formed in casings I, which turn about the shafts F, guided by the bridge-piece J, and are pulled by the springs L so that the rollers K are urged inwards to grip the work. The abrading-device is carried by the frame P, pivoted at P', and urged inwards by a weighted cord. The frame P may be moved by a hand-lever V, rockshaft U, and lever T. The lever V carries a latch engaging the teeth y and a block abutting against an adjusting-screw.
Patent GB-190108358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Shutters
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 8358. Boult, A. J., [Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.]. April 23. Shutters. - Relates to photographic shutters which are controlled and actuated for giving time or instantaneous exposures. The shutters may be of the type shown in Fig. 7, consisting of leaves having exposure apertures 5, the edges of the leaves being secured to levers 2 pivoted at 3. Pivoted to one of the levers 2 is a link or arm 6, the upper end of which is connected with a spring 7 passing around a disc 8 secured on the spindle 9 of the shutter-actuating device 10, from the rear of which projects a pin 12 to which the other end of the spring is secured. To the pin is also secured another spring 14, which, passing over a disc 16 on the spindle 9, is secured to a stud 15. The link 6 has a shoulder 13 in which the pin 12, Fig. 7, engages when moved to the left, the shutter, when the pin is in the extreme left position, being set. When the device 10 is released, the pin 12 actuates the link 6, opening the shutter, which, when the pin leaves the shoulder, is again closed by the action of the spring 7. The device 10 has stop projections 18, 19 and a nose 37. Mounted on pillars 21 is a bridge 22, to the underside of which is pivoted a catch lever 23 having a shoulder 24 adapted to engage with the projection 18 on the device 10 to hold the shutter in the set position. The lever 23 has on its rear side pins 25, 26, and is pivoted at one end to the pneumatic operating- device 30. A selling or releasing lever or plate 33, pivoted to one of the standards 21, has an operating-handle 34, and two wings, the wing 35 being adapted to engage with the nose 37 of the device 10 to set the shutter, and the outer wing being adapted to engage with the pin 25 on the lever 23 to operate this lever, when desired, instead of by the pneumatic device. Pivoted to the bridge 22 is a lever 57, the upper end of which is forked, and the lower end of which is connected with a dash-pot arrangement 58. Two stop levers 40, 46, pivoted at 41 and co-operating with one another and with a pivoted lever, are provided with suitable stop pins and catches so as to arrest the device 10 for time exposures, the device being again released by the pin 26. For automatic, bulb, or instantaneous exposures, the stops are held away by a cranked spring lever 53, which is operated by a pin 67 on an index device, the pin moving in a groove in the device 10 and engaging also in the fork of the lever 57, thus regulating the time of exposure.
Patent GB-190111481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Distributing Insect Destroying or other Fluid.
Inventor: MACILWAINE JOHN BEDELL STANFOR
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 11,481. MacIlwaine, J. B. S. June 5. Disinfecting.-Relates to apparatus for mixing and distributing insecticides, liquid manures, disinfectants, and other liquids. The apparatus may be employed with a garden engine, a hose pipe, or, as shown in Fig. 1, with a watering-can. The apparatus consists of a cylindrical receptacle A for the insecticide or other liquid which has to be mixed with water and distributed. A cylinder a is mounted within the receptacle A and is connected thereto to be filled therefrom by a pipe a<2> having a cock a<3> arranged outside the receptacle A. A piston C works in the cylinder a. The piston C is raised by the handle c<1> and is depressed by the springs D. The piston C forces the liquid below it in the cylinder a through orifices a<5> into the watering-can B which is provided with a circular perforated pipe b<3> connected by a union b<2> with a constant water supply The mixture is distributed by the rose b<6> of the watering-can in the usual way. The apparatus is screwed into the lid b of the watering-can.
Patent GB-190115357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines for Combing Cotton, Wool, and other Fibrous Materials
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,357. Platt Bros. & Co., and Chadderton, F. W. July 29. Combing-machines for cotton, wool, &c. Means are provided whereby the weights used for applying pressure to the top detaching-rollers and the top rollers of the draw-box may be raised so as to prevent damage to the leather coverings when the machine is stopped &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 9, the weight j of the top detaching-roller is provided with ears which may be engaged by seats on the ends of levers t, and the weights r of the draw-box rollers are provided with a slot through which passes a rod 14. Beneath the rod 14 is a shaft 5, which can be rotated by worm gearing and a hand-wheel 13, and carries cams 2, which are so shaped that, when rotated in one direction, they will simultaneously raise the rod 14 and depress the lever z on the shaft w carrying the levers t, so that the weights j, r are simultaneously raised ; while, when the shaft 5 is rotated in the opposite direction, the weights r only are raised. Recesses 20 serve to support the rod 14 when the cams are turned into either of their extreme positions. Modifications are described.
Patent GB-190116733-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Combined Nail Holding and Clamping Device for use in the Manufacture of Wooden Boxes and the like.
Inventor: HOLLOWAY JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 16,733. Holloway, J. Aug. 20. Making wood boxes; boxes for nails.-In making wooden boxes, a nail-holding and a clamping device, such as that shown in Fig. 1, is used. The box or frame a, which is divided by partitions a' into compartments a<2> to hold the nails, is fitted at one side with clamps b, c, d, e to hold the box while being nailed. One end of the box to be nailed is secured between the fixed clamp b and the adjustable clamp c, which has a bolt moving in a slot f in the side of the frame a, being held in place by a nut. The other end is secured between the adjustable clamps d, e, which, by means of slotted plates at the back, are adjustable relatively to one another, and, being mounted like the clamp c, are also adjustable relatively to the clamps b and c. The sides can then be readily nailed to the ends. The box-body being thus made, it is, for being glued and finished, held to the side of the frame a by a jaw h, moving on the end of the frame, and against the clamp e and plate l thereon.
Patent GB-190117735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Stretching and Drying Fabrics
Inventor: GEBAUER JULIUS
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 17,735. Gebauer, J. Sept. 4. Stretching and Lentering. - In stretching and drying fabrics, the endless chains a, to which the fabric is secured in the usual manner, are carried over guide-rollers b, c, d and over sets of small rollers e, i, k,f, concentric with larger rollers g, h, over which it is also carried, so that the fabric in its passage will be formed into convolutions with narrow spaces between to facilitate its being dried by heated air passing through a nozzle n from a heated drum p. In modifications, there are two or more sets of rollers g, h, &c.
Patent GB-190200869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Outside Passengers on Trams, on Omnibuses, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LEES HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-13
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 869. Lees, H. Jan. 13. Seats.-Relates to outside seats for omnibuses and other vehicles, and comprises means for draining the surfaces. A frame, composed of longitudinal and cross battens A, B of the section shown is secured to the ordinary seat or foundation. The seating-surface is therefore practically a number of line edges, and water can drain through the tapered channels D to the outlets C between the battens B and the foundation.
Patent GB-190203641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: WARREN WALTER PELHAM
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 3641. Warren, W. P. Feb. 12. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus in which the carbide is automatically supplied to the water, and which is applicable for use with table lamps, vehicle lamps, and the like. The carbide holder D is connected with the water vessel A by a union C and packing-ring B, and communicates with it by an aperture F fitted with a conical valve J<2> carried by a tube J<1>. The top of the holder is closed by an india-rubber diaphragm L, to which is secured a cap L<1>. The tube J<1> is normally pressed against the cap L<1> by a spring H, and the cap is pressed down by a stronger spring N<3> mounted between the cap and a fixed bracket M. The normal tension of the spring N<3> is adjusted by a sleeve N and a nut N<2> which rests upon the bracket M. In operation, the pressure of the gas in the apparatus determines the position of the cap L<1> and, consequently, the opening or closing of the valve J<2>. In order to avoid a variable weight of carbide upon the valve J<2>, a cone K, supported by a fixed sleeve K', is provided. Excessive gas pressure in the apparatus is relieved through a tube Q mounted within a tube P and ending below in a disc Q<2>, which is normally held up against the cap L' by a spring R. When the top of the tube Q abuts against the bail R' and the cap L<1> is raised above the disc Q<2>, the gas enters the tube Q by a lateral opening Q<1> and thus escapes.