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Patent GB-189800237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: ROWE ARTHUR CORNELIUS
Filed: 1898-01-04
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 237. Rowe, A. C. Jan. 4. Extincteurs.-Relates to an extincteur capable of discharging liquid or gas according to the position in which it is held. The main vessel A, Fig. 1, is nearly filled with a solution of carbonate. The acid is contained in a bottle P, which is covered with a heavy lid E made airtight with a liquid seal. When the vessel is inverted the lid E falls off, and the acid and carbonate mix and generate carbonic-acid gas. The gas escapes by a pipe a into a second vessel B, in which it is dried through the impact of the gas jet against the side of the vessel. The gas is discharged on the fire by a nozzle d connected to the vessel B by a flexible tube c. The nozzle d, shown in section in Fig. 4, has a small aperture at z followed by an enlargement, the object being to reduce the velocity of the jet of gas and prevent it from carrying air with it. In another form of the nozzle, a sand box is fixed on the nozzle to discharge a stream of sand into the gas jet. The gas is specially suitable for extinguishing fires on electric switchboards. When the extincteur is re-inverted, it discharges liquid.
Patent GB-189800685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydrocarbon Motors, particularly applicable for Cycles, Motor Cars, and the like.
Inventor: WERNER MICHEL
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1899-01-10
Abstract: 685. Werner, M., and Werner, E. Jan. 10. Motor road vehicles.-Hydrocarbon engines are designed so that they can be readily mounted on motor vehicles. The motor is carried on the steering-head, and is connected by a flexible pipe y with the carburetter P, which, with the oil reservoir X, is carried on the horizontal bar of a man's bicycle as in Fig, 3, or on the motor in a lady's bicycle as shown in Fig. 11. The carburetter used in Specification No. 16,072, A.D. 1893, is used in the latter case. The pipe y is attached to the handle-bar; it has a branch air pipe for supplying the air for completing combustion fitted with a cock, the handle Y of which may be attached by a chain to, and used to lift, the exhaust valve, and thus relieve compression at starting. The handle thus controls all the operations for driving the motor. The motor carries two flywheels K, and its motion is transmitted by belt, rope, chain, friction, spur, or bevel gearing to the front wheel of the vehicle. It may, however, be carried near and drive any of the other wheels. The belt gearing may be double.
Patent GB-189806202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Life-guards for Tramway Cars.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-03-14
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 6202. Boult, A. J., [Dittrick, R.]. March 14. Obtruction-removers.-A catch net C is pivoted to hangers D on the car and is supported at its outer end by hooks and chains E. A second net H is pivoted at H<1> in the front of the car and acts through the sliding rods I' on the hooks E', so that, when the car encounters an obstruction, the pushing in of the net H causes the release of the catch net C. An upright net d between the hangers D prevents a person when caught from rolling over the catch net. When applied to electric cars, the movement of the rod I<1> to release the catch net operates the switch k to stop the car and the falling of the net C pulls the chain L leading to the lever R, thereby reversing the motor, so that, when the net H swings upright again and restores the switch k, the car will run backwards.
Patent GB-189813045-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Cutting Leather and other Materials into Strips.
Inventor: REYNOLDS CHARLES HILTON
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 13,045. Reynolds, C. H., and Wormleighton, A., [trading as Reynolds & Wormleighton]. June 10. Cutting-machines for leather &c.-Relates to means for cutting leather and other material into strips for laces &c. The cutter consists of a disc C with a spiral cutting-edge A produced by turning or otherwise. By mounting two spiral cutters together, as shown, small pieces of material may be economically dealt with. A plunger G may be arranged in the centre of one of the cutters, to eject one end of the strip.
Patent GB-189820375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres and in Means for Attaching them to Wheel Rims.
Inventor: BERGER JOSEPH ANDREW
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 20,375. Berger, J. A., and Larson, J. P. Sept. 27. Tyres, pneumatic ; spokes, securing. Means for attaching the tyre to the rim are shown in section in Fig. 1. Each spoke nipple has a flange 2, and a neck 3 which is long enough to pass through eyelets 9, 13 in the edges of the cover 10. The neck terminates in a head 4 which is prevented by the flap 11 from injuring the inner air tube. The neck 3 may have a threaded shank which screws into the body of the ordinary nipple, or the neck and head may be in the form of a glove fastener. These nipples may alternate with nipples of the ordinary kind.
Patent GB-189822148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Washing Grain, and Separating Straws and Light Shapes therefrom.
Inventor: MUMFORD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 22,148. Mumford, C. E. Oct. 21. Washing grain.-The grain is washed in a tank A having an overflow trough G with strainer H and discharge pipe J. The tank has preferably a conical bottom with a water supply pipe controlled by a cock E and with a pipe D leading from an air-pressure chamber B with cock C and placed in communication with an air pump F. A current of air is forced through the tank, and carries to the surface all straws and other light impurities, which are floated off at G..
Patent GB-189901708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insoles.
Inventor: DORMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 1708. Dorman, W. H. Jan. 25. Insoles.-After an insole has been split to form the lip and feather, its flesh side has secured to it by some adhesive material a reinforcement c, preferably of woven material. A strip of similar material e is then attached to the lip and feather.
Patent GB-189902989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Checking Receipts of Money or "Fares" in Omnibuses and in analogous cases.
Inventor: BEECHEY CHARLES GRANTLEY
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 2989. Beechey, C. G., Bellamy, C. B., and Wright, A. T. Feb. 10. Fares, registering and checking.-The apparatus is for punching omnibus &c. tickets to represent the amount inserted. In the form shown, which may be somewhat modified, two punches are employed, both of which act if a penny is introduced, and one only in the case of a halfpenny. A counting-apparatus is provided to show the receipts, which can be further checked by leading the punched pieces into a receptacle separate from the cash-box. Two parallel punches e are pivoted to levers d, fulcrumed at d<1>, and work in guides f. The arms d are linked to levers c pivoted at c<1>. A coin is inserted at b<1> so as to fall into the cylinder a, and a ticket at g<3> so as to pass into the slot g and rest on the table h. On now turning the cylinder a, the edge of the coin will run over a cam k, and the protruding part will actuate the punches e. These punches are of different lengths, so that, if a halfpenny is inserted, one only will reach the ticket and perforate it. A cam s on the spindle d' actuates a platen q, to impress on the ticket marks from the hand-set type-wheels o, p showing the journey and stage. Finally, the coin falls out of the cylinder, and the punches are returned to normal position. A pawl and ratchet arrangement prevents the cylinder a from being turned back again until the stroke is complete, but, when the punch returns to normal position, the pawl is thrown out of engagement with the ratchet and the cylinder is free. The Provisional Specification describes means for issuing tickets by feed-rolls from a storage roll, a duplicate ticket strip being retained as a check.
Patent GB-189907520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Dividing, Shaping, Working, or Dressing Stone and the like.
Inventor: MCLARTY FARQUHAR MATHESON
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 7520. McLarty, F. M. April 10. Dressing and sawing stone &c.-Relates to machinery for dividing, shaping, working, or dressing stone &c., in which the serrated rolling tools described in Specification No. 4328, A.D. 1898, or other tools, may be used. Figs. 2 and 2<a> show a plan of the machine. The tools are carried from a slide E which is attached by an arm F to a second slide F' to which a reciprocating motion is given by a crank-pin h adjustable radially on the horizontal flywheel G, the pin h working in a slot in the slide. The work is carried on a table I which runs over rollers I<1>, some of which are mounted on extensions B bolted to the main foundation plate A. It is driven by a rack and pinion K through change gearing at k and a shaft L which is driven from the flywheel shaft G<1>, either by ratchet gearing or by belt gearing according to the speed desired. Another train of gearing, operated in a somewhat similar way, drives through the shaft g on to the feed-screws d, which raise or lower the tool-holders on the saddle E, and in the Specification these arrangements are described in detail. A brake for the wheel G consists of two semicircular bands tightened by screws. The bearings of the rollers I<1> are protected by covers from water and grit, and water troughs and splash plates are arranged round the table. Water is supplied to the tools by pipes with telescoping lengths which allow for the vertical and horizontal movements. Fig. 7 shows two forms of the serrated rolling tools q, q<1> with holders adjustable at q<5>, q<6>, q<8> on a saddle suspended from the slide E. Fig. 6 shows an appliance for holding the work ; dogs r<5> are held by clamps on a support r<3> advanced by the nut r<1> in the block r which fits the grooves on the table.
Patent GB-189909308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refractometers for Liquids.
Inventor: PULFRICH CARL
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9308. Pulfrich, C. May 3. Refractometers, alcoholmeters, &c.-The instrument is for testing liquids such as solutions containin g alcohol, salt, &c., and is of the type described in Specification No. 22,751, A.D. 1892. The liquid is placed in a vessel a with a ground glass pane b in one side, or in the bottom. A mirror c directs the light rays to the prism e at the end of a telescope d, which is held so that the light just grazes the oblique refracting surface. The form of the instrument may be somewhat varied.
Patent GB-189910288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Cases.
Inventor: GRANGE WALLACE SUMNER
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 10,288. Grange, W. S. May 16. Boolccases.-A bookcase is made up of a series of separate boxes 1, which, when taken apart, can be used for the transport of the books. The bottom of each compartment has a bead 2 to cover the joint. The base-board 8 has a beading 9 with an upwardly-projecting flange and end flanges 10 forming recesses into which drop the lower ends of side pieces 3, the upper ends of which fit in similar recesses 6, 7 formed on the top, which has a downwardly-projecting bead 5. The sides 3 have flanges 12 to cover the sides and joints of the boxes 1.
Patent GB-189910781-A (GB)
Inventor: REDINGTON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,781. Redington, W. H. May 23. Bottles etc.; stoppers.-Relates to bottles or receptacles for containing gum, paste, &c. The vessel a is formed with an annular chamber B for containing the paste &c., and with a central chamber B<1> for containing water, both chambers being closed by the screw cover D and packing- washer d<1>, d<2>. The cover has a tubular portion d adapted to receive the handle of the brush C, which is kept in the chamber B' when not in use.
Patent GB-189911107-A (GB)
Title: A Method or Process of Improving Alcoholic Liquors.
Inventor: KNOWLES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,107. Knowles, J. T., [Bryan, T. A., and Boone, C. H.]. May 27. Beverages, ageing, maturing, and purifying; cor-. dials; spirits; wine.-Relates to a method of improving alcoholic beverages such as whisky, brandy, wine, and cordials, and consists in adding some methylic alcohol to the beverage and then subjecting it to the action of actinic rays from the sun or from an electric or acetylene lamp. The liquid is subsequently filtered. The Figure shows a greenhouse-like structure in which the liquid in bottles 4 resting on glass shelves 5 is exposed to the action of the sun's rays through the glass roof 2, or to the action of the rays from an electric light 7.
Patent GB-189912553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protecting Devices for Furnaces.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM BURGERLAND
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,553. Johnson, W. B., [Unger, J. S.]. June 16. Protecting metal parts.-Metal parts of furnaces exposed to great heat are protected by a jacket or covering of carbonaceous material which is enclosed in an outer sheath and coked in sit¹. The invention is described as applied for the protection of the gas-supply pipe of a cementation furnace for armour-plate. This pipe 7 is surrounded by a sheath 8, and the intervening space is filled with bituminous coal which becomes converted into coke by the heat of the furnace. Armour-plates are shown at 3, 3.
Patent GB-189916426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: HILBERG EMIL
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 16,426. Hilberg, E. Aug. 12. Acetylene.-Apparatus for automatically generating acetylene by admitting a regulated supply of carbide to the water. The cylindrical vessel e is divided by an automatically - operated valve v, supported by a funnel g, into an upper carbide vessel c and a lower gas chamber a. The chamber a communicates by a pipe (not shown) with the burner. The lower end of the cylinder e dips into water in a vessel h, upon which is mounted a cylinder b surrounding the cylinder e, and provided with outlet openings f. The valve consists, as shown, of two india-rubber plates having abutting edges which are pressed apart by the tongue z to allow a regulated amount of carbide to fall each time the tongue falls. The tongue is connected to a rod operated mechanically by any known device. The valve may be a single flat rubber plate, slitted across its central line, or there may be two plates, either flat or with upwardly or downwardly meeting edges, the rod working from above or from below. In other modifications, the plates are much thickened, having an upper and a lower pair of meeting edges with a space between, while the rod has two tongues or projections thereon, so as to open the lips successively. Or, in another form, two independent pairs of plates may be arranged one above the other, with a space between. In use, the gas, as generated, passes from the chamber a to the burner. Should, however, the pressure increase, the water is first driven downwards, and then rises in the cylinder b, some water and the excess of gas finally escaping through the openings f. In case of upsetting or other accident, the annular space d is provided with one or more spiral partitions s, or with a number of horizontal partitions which do not quite cross to the opposite side, the opening thus formed in each plate being at the opposite side to those above and below it. By either of these arrangements, a water seal is formed, preventing any escape of gas or water when the generator is lying upon its side.
Patent GB-189920512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rim Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: TRIGWELL JAMES RICHARD
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 20,512. Trigwell, J. R. Oct. 12. Brakes, rim. Rim brakes A are fitted to the front and rear wheels of bicycles, and are simultaneously operated by a lever D of the second order on the handle-bar. The brake blocks are mounted on stirrup-shaped frames B and slide on the forks, springs J being arranged to normally keep them out of action. The front brake is actuated through an adjustable rod C. The rear brake is operated through a flexible connection M passing through a guide-tube 0, and through the head to an arm d on the brake lever. The connection M is adjustable by means of U-shaped plates adjustably connected by a saddle piece, and may operate the brake through a lever. The stirrup pieces B are made of bent wire, the ends b<1>, Fig. 5, being turned up to receive double trough-shaped pieces A carrying the blocks a. Bolts g pass through the shoes, some of which may be formed with extensions G serving to guide the shoes on the forks.
Patent GB-189923450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dough Brakes.
Inventor: TOGHILL-WEST THEOPHILUS
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 23,450. Toghill-West, T. Nov. 24. Dough-working machinery.-In dough breaks in which the dough is normally fed on to short wooden trays held in position by hand, an additional conveyer is provided and a large tray is adapted to receive the dough, which is removed by the conveyer. Fig. 2 shows one arrangement a being the conveyer for feeding the dough to the rolls b, b<1>. An additional conveyer c, travelling at the same rate of speed as the conveyer a, is fitted on the other side of the rolls, and carries away the long tray, such as m, on to which the sheet of dough is to be fed. By the use of the long tray waste is avoided in cutting out biscuit, pie-covers, &c., and the machine works continuously. Instead of the two conveyers, one long one may be employed.
Patent GB-189924901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baths.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 24,901. Adams, M. J. Dec. 15. Baths.-A hood for giving a spray is built with hollow walls to which water is admitted by a cock E. The lower edge is turned inwards at D to rest on the bath and to allow of the hood being made wider than the bath. The hollow spaces in the walls may only occur opposite to the spray holes.
Patent GB-189925446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Railway Motors.
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 25,446. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Priest, E. D.]. Dec. 22. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to electric railway motors, and to the manner of mounting them on the motor vehicle. The motors are each mounted on a separate axle, and the axle and its motor form a single structure, which is free to move in its support independently of the truck frame. Surrounding the motor armature A, which may be mounted directly on the axle, is a field-magnet frame divided diagonally into two parts D and D<1>, the lower of which may be swung open. The upper half of the magnet frame is provided with two extensions D<6>, which pass over the wheels and rest on the journal boxes F, the ends D<7> being curved concentrically with the axle. The journal boxes F, which may be of any desired construction, are arranged to work in guides on the jaws of the truck G, and are curved to receive the ends of the field-magnet extensions. Upon these extensions rest plates H, carrying saddles H<1> for leaf springs H', which support the truck frame by pairs of links H<3>. The side plates D<4> of the magnet frame serve both to exclude dust and moisture from the armature, and as a safety device to prevent the field magnet from striking the armature in case of an accident to the supports. In a modified arrangement, the ends of the magnet extensions rest on the brasses inside the journal boxes, instead of on the journal boxes themselves, while, in a further modification, they are bolted to the tops of the journal boxes.
Patent GB-190004314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Label Holders.
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN ELI THOMAS OLIVER
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 4314. Chamberlain, E. T. O. March 6. Label holders are provided with spring hooks F, having outwardlybent points F', closed by a link G for attaching them to portmanteaus, trunks, milk cans, parcels, &c. The label C, slipped under the flanges B of the holder, may be secured by a spring tail F' of the hook or by an attached ring E passed over the hook F.
Patent GB-190006108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Binding Clips for Albums, Collections of Photographs and the like.
Inventor: LOTZ ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6108. Lotz, A. April 2. Filing papers.-Binding-clips for albums, collections of photographs, postcards, samples, reviews, catalogues, registers, and the like, are formed from a single piece of sheet metal, a portion 1 of which is out out to form an eye 2 and bent downwards and punched with a hole 3 having irregular edges to be driven into the cardboard of the picture. Lugs 4 are provided with similar holes 5. The picture is preferably provided to two such clips, and is inserted between the parts 1 and 4, and a cord &c. is passed through the eye 2 and through holes in the cover of the album. In modifications, the eye is formed in the central upper part, the side portions being turned down as in the case of the part 1; or the lugs are omitted and a hole is punched in the lower part of the metal plate.
Patent GB-190007301-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Manufacturing Acetic Acid.
Inventor: BEHRENS ERNST AUGUST
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 7301. Behrens, E. A., and Behrens, J. April 20. Acetic acid of high percentage is produced from calcium acetate by entirely or partially dissolving it in acetic acid of 60 per cent. strength, and then decomposing it by slowly adding sulphuric acid without artificial heating. Under these conditions the calcium sulphate formed does not become stiff by hydration, and the acetic acid may be removed by distillation, pressing, or decantation. Impure calcium acetate may be employed, and, if Nordhausen sulphuric acid is used, glacial acetic acid may be produced directly.
Patent GB-190011589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Gongs.
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,589. Harris, C. R. June 26. Repeating-bells.-The bell is for use with a fire alarm. It is rung by a spring motor 17<a>, the winding-stem 23<a> of which is opposite a hole in the dome 20, and which is released by a projection 12 on the drum 8 engaging the spring arm 13. The projection 12 tends to move towards the arm 13 under the influence of a spring 17, attached at one end to the drum 8 and at the other to the frame A, and is held away from it by a cable 19 containing fusible links 26. The movement of the drum is limited by stops 10 and 2.
Patent GB-190012862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Reagents specially Designed for Purifying Water.
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 12,862. Lake, H. H., [Jewell Export Filter Co.]. July 17. Drawings to Specification. Water, purifying ; liquids, purifying.-An improved process for the manufacture of ferric sulphate for the purification of water &c. consists in passing a solution of sulphurous oxide in water over iron or a suitable compound thereof, and oxidizing by means of free oxygen the ferrous bisulphite thus produced. An apparatus for carrying out this process is described.
Patent GB-190013746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ice Safes.
Inventor: WIETECK HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 13,746. Wieteck, H. July 31. Refrigerators. - The floor b of the ice receptacle a is inclined, and a funnel-shaped passage c and passage d insulated from the ice receptacle lead to an opening e, which acts as an exit for foul air and an inlet for fresh air. The course taken by the ventilation is indicated by the arrows.