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Patent GB-189810066-A (GB)
Title: Improved Frying Pan.
Inventor: KENDLE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 10,066. Kendle, J. H., and Twibill, A. W. May 3. Frying-pans and the like. - Frying- pans and the like are made with a detachable handle which may be attached to the pan at any point. An inclined rim B, formed with or riveted or brazed to the pan A, is provided with a slot C which is engaged by the projection E on the handle F. The curved end of the handle bears against the outside of the pan. The projection E is inserted at the enlarged end of the slot C.
Patent GB-189811615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Self-feeding Mechanism of the Metal Pots of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 11,615. Lock, W. H., Place, J., and Lewis, W. J. May 23. Linotype machines. -Relates to improvements in the self-feeding mechanism of linotype machines with the object of supplying new metal automatically in proportion to the amount ejected into the mould. Fig. 2 shows a part-sectional plan of the apparatus. The metal is prepared in the form of blocks V<96>, each of which is sufficient to form one linotype of the largest size the machine is capable of making. The blocks are stored in vertical chambers V<108> in a magazine mounted on the top of the melting-pot, their corners being held between the grooved bars V<128>. Ten blocks are stored in each of the ten chambers. Beneath the magazine is a rotating disc V<99> having a single aperture V<101> which will admit of the passage of the metal blocks. Rotating beneath this disc is a second magazine V<102>, similar in construction to the storage magazine but of depth sufficient for one block only. This magazine receives the blocks in each of its compartments successively from one of the chambers of the storage magazine through the aperture V<101>, and at the end of each complete revolution, during which the chamber is exhausted, it effects the turning of the disc V<99> through onetenth of a revolution, so as to bring another chamber of the storage magazine into action. This is accomplished by means of a cam V<111> and shoulder V<113> carried by the lower magazine, a spring arm V<112> on the disc V<99>, and a detent V<110> engaging with notches in the disc. At each tenth of a revolution of the lower magazine a block is dropped through an aperture V<124> in the melting- pot cover, each chamber of the lower magazine passing in turn over this aperture. The lower magazine is turned through one tenth or any smaller fraction of a revolution each time the melting-pot recedes from the mould after a linotype has been cast. This is effected by the engagement of the teeth of the ratchet-wheel V<104> with a pawl V<114> adjustable in position upon an arm V<115> supported from the main frame. A spring buffer V<121> is interposed to prevent injury in the event of one of the metal blocks jamming in the lower magazine. Reference is made to Specification No. 22,475, A.D. 1891.
Patent GB-189815884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BLAKE FRANCIS CLAUDE
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 15,884. Blake, F. C. July 20. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Gasoline, benzoline, and like petroleum spirit is vaporized in the apparatus, which is particularly applicable to launch and motor-car engines. The oil enters by an opening a<1>, and the air, which may be warmed, by surrounding orifices a<11>. The oil is directed by the valve J<1> through the shallow chamber B and over a pad of absorbent material m secured between layers of gauze, which pad becomes saturated with oil. The air and oil vapour pass around and under the pad between ribs r on the base of the chamber B, and then down through the casing A, being directed in a spiral course by a helix of closely-packed asbestos G. They next pass upwards inside the casing E through holes d in the tube D, and thence downwards to the pipe o leading to the combustion chamber. The valve J<1> is held open by a spring j, and is closed by a rod M which also controls the valve H containing a port h for the escape of the mixture, and a port h<1> for a supplementary supply of air through the port o'. The spring may be omitted, and the rod M worked by a screw, and the valve H may be a rotary one. The mixture may be controlled by a throttle valve, and the supplementary air by a gridiron valve in the pipe o.
Patent GB-189816964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Couplings.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1898-08-05
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 16,964. Wetter, J., [Elektrizitõts-Aktiengesellschaft vorm. Schuckert & Co.]. Aug. 5. Clutches.-The operating-sleeve 6 is connected by means of arms 14 to a cellular wheel 5 in which are mounted a series of rollers 4. These, in the position shown, are by centrifugal action pressed against and carry around the driven member 3 of the clutch. When the sleeve is moved to the right the rollers are drawn inside the other member 2. The inner surface of the part 3 may have a screw-thread cut upon it. In a modification, pivoted or spring hinged plates are interposed between the rollers and the walls of the clutch members.
Patent GB-189818753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Determination of the Position of Vessels in Foggy Weather.
Inventor: LACOINE EMILE
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 18,753. Lacoine, E. Sept. 1. Signals, marine and ship.-Relates to a method of, and means for, determining the positions of vessels in foggy weather, the means employed comprising audible signalling-apparatus, and charts to be used in conjunction with such apparatus for particular purposes. In the case of a vessel entering a clear strait or channel, two soundsignalling instruments adapted to produce notes of different pitch or character, such as a siren and whistle, are located on lighthouses &c., on opposite sides of the entrance, as shown at b, t, Fig. 1, and are connected by an electric cable, by means of which they are controlled and caused to sound simultaneously and at intervals of, say, one minute. If the vessel is on either side of the central line d, e.g., at a or a', the sounds will not be heard simultaneously on the vessel, and the course can then be rectified until the sounds are so heard. If as in the case of lightships, the instruments cannot be conveniently connected by cable, the instrument at one station is sounded immediately on the sound of the other instrument being heard, and, the interval between the two sounds being known, the navigator can determine his position accordingly. If the entrance is obstructed by a reef or other obstacle, such as m, the chart is marked, as shown in Fig. 3, with concentric circles around the points b, t, at intervals of 300 metres, corresponding approximately to the velocity of sound in air, and the points of intersection of these circles are joined by the hyperbolic curves 1<b> ... 7<b>, 1<t>...7<t>, &c. The signalling-instruments are sounded simultaneously, or with an interval between them equal to the time taken by sound to travel from one to the other, and the navigator by observing these signals can determine his position with respect to the central line d. The exact distance of the vessel from one or other of the stations can be determined by a signal from the vessel and an immediate return signal from the station, arranged by a preliminary code signal, and noting on the vessel the time which elapses between sending the signal and hearing the reply. By another method, two signals are sent simultaneously from the station, one through the air and the other through the water, and the difference in time in receiving the signals observed, from which, and the known velocities of sound in air and water, the distance can be calculated. In another arrangement, three stations are provided with signalling - instruments of different character, and two series of hyperbolic curves are drawn on the chart between one station and each of the other two. By noting the intervals between the corresponding signals, the position of the vessel can be determined from the chart.
Patent GB-189820364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Furnace for Steam-boilers.
Inventor: KOEPPE ALBERT
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 20,364. K÷ppe, A. Sept. 26. Steam-generator furnaces.-A removable furnace, surrounded by a water and steam space and forming an auxiliary boiler, is arranged in proximity to the main boiler, so that the products of combustion therefrom pass through the flues or tubes of the main boiler or heat it externally. Fig. 3 shows the application of such a furnace to a Cornish boiler K, the auxiliary boiler A being saddle-shaped. It may be mounted on wheels. S, S are the connections between the water and steam spaces of the two boilers. The furnace may be applied in connection with an externally-fired boiler, in which case it is so placed that the furnace gases pass under the main boiler.
Patent GB-189821778-A (GB)
Title: Table Golf.
Inventor: HOLLAND GEORGE EDMUND
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 21,778. Holland, G. E. Oct. 17. Drawings to Specification. Games imitating golf.-To play table golf, all the physical features of the ground and the accessories for playing outdoor golf are reproduced in miniature with the exception of the clubs and balls, for which flippers and counters are substituted. Thus, model tees, bunkers, ponds, sandpits, trees, and so on are provided, the models being in general covered in green baize.
Patent GB-189823045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Finishing Hosiery and other Fabrics.
Inventor: MARCHANT WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-02
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 23,045. Marchant, W. Nov. 2. Pressing.- Hosiery and other fabrics, such as vests, pants, &c., are finished by being pressed between a series of hollow or chambered beds A, while stretched on shapes. The top and bottom beds are fixed to the vertical bars B, while the intermediate beds are mounted on slotted links D, on which the beds hang, normally, at a slight distance from one another. The beds are fitted with elastic or flexible steam inlet and outlet pipes, and each bed is provided with an internal partition, which does not quite reach to the far side, to cause the circulation of the steam. The pressure is effected by a hydraulic ram G, which is connected with the lower of the movable beds.
Patent GB-189826044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Horn Buttons and in the Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: FRANZE CARL
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 26,044. Franze, C. Dec. 9. Horn, preparation and treatment of. - Buttons are turned or formed from pressed plates of horn which have no coloured veins or rings. They are then bleached with hydrogen peroxide or other bleaching-agent, and treated with a solution of mercuric chloride. They are next washed and placed in a bath of soap or alkali, and finally dyed. In the result a transparent coloured button is produced, the colour extending over the whole button or over parts thereof. When the transparent button is placed in coloured dress material, the colours of button and material combine.
Patent GB-189826401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bath Apparatus for Treatment with Electricity and Medicinal Substances.
Inventor: SCHNEE CARL EMIL
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 26,401. SchnÚe, C. E. Dec. 13. Electricity, administering.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 18,475, A.D. 1897. To secure adjustment, each arm bath a<1> is pivoted upon a plate h which slides laterally on a plate f fixed to verticallyadjustable racks c secured by a cross-bar e. An insulated seat d, free to slide backwards and forwards, is also made adjustable vertically in a similar way. The patient being in position with his arms in the baths a<1>, a<2> and his legs in the baths b<1>, b<2>, an electric current may be passed through him in various ways, according as it enters by one, two, or three of the baths. The course of the current may also be altered by immersing three or two limbs only. Fifty different arrangements are described in the Specification. Fig. 6 shows one of these, in which the current enters by the left arm and right leg, and leaves by the right arm and left leg.
Patent GB-189916457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving or Transmission Gear and Brake Mechanism for Bicycles, Motor Cycles, Motor Vehicles, and the like.
Inventor: ROBERT OCTAVE
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 16,457. Robert, O. Aug. 12. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to chainless gear, the invention being described as applied to a bicycle. The crank axle a carries a disc g, which is connected by a strong helical spring h to the boss of the bevel-wheel i, so as to equalize driving and prevent vibration. Ball bearings are disposed as shown, the adjusting-cup e being carried by the cover d of the gear case a. The wheel i gears - with a pinion b turning on ball bearings, the inner cups q, r of which are carried by a fixed axle p and are secured by a lock-nut t. The pinion b, connected to the front end of a tubular shaft u enclosed in the frame tube n, is enclosed by a cover with nut o ; the rear end of the shaft u carries a similarly-mounted pinion b, Fig. 4, gearing with a pinion x on the driving-wheel hub 4. The axle is held in the fork ends by plates z fitting on the axle and carrying pins which engage holes in the fork ends, the axle being fitted with the usual nuts. The plates z and the nuts also serve to lock the rear bearings, gear case w, and frame-members on the axle. A helical band 8, Fig. 3, encircling the boss of the wheel i and actuated through a rod 9, acts as a brake. In a modification, the helical spring is replaced by an open spring ring.
Patent GB-189917767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Traction Engines, Road Rollers, Motor Cars, and similar Heavy Road Vehicles.
Inventor: AVELING THOMAS CLIFFORD
Filed: 1899-09-02
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 17,767. Aveling, T. C. Sept. 2. Casting.-The tread part of a wheel for motor cars, traction engines, road rollers, and other heavy road vehicles is cast from fairly soft metal, in which are embedded strips of very hard metal formed by slitting a metal sheet and expanding it to the shape shown in Figs. 5 and 6. Layers of these expanded strips are placed in the mould before the soft metal is poured in, and they are arranged as shown in section in Fig. 3, so that those edges d', d<3>, e<2>, e<3> of the tread which require further working consist of soft metal merely.
Patent GB-189919139-A (GB)
Title: Locking Device for Clutch-couplings with Sloping Teeth.
Inventor: RAKY ANTON
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 19,139. Raky, A. Sept. 22. Clutches.-In order to prevent the disconnection of claw clutches and the over-running of the driven part, a spring latch or tappet d is provided to hold the two parts in engagement. The Figures show several forms which may be adopted.
Patent GB-190003005-A (GB)
Title: Improved House, Stable, and Street Gulley.
Inventor: STAINCLIFFE JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-02-15
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 3005. Staincliffe, J. Feb. 15. Gully traps.- Relates toimprovements on the invention described in Specification No. 4528, A.D. 1896. The trapping dish A is made removable, and the outlet is placed at the side of the gully. In addition, a grating is made by a steel zig-zag spring B, which is sprung into place at the top of the gully. In modification, adapted for street use, the trapping vessel is rectangular in shape and supported on four legs. One modification is adapted for stable use.
Patent GB-190010286-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Doors for Stoves, Furnaces, Fire-grates and the like.
Inventor: DRENGWITZ GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 10,286. Drengwitz, G. June 5. Doors. - These are made in two parts hinged upon a common pin, the upper part a being preferably larger than the lower b, which is secured by a catch c. By opening the top portion only, the fire can be stirred &c. without any of the fuel falling out.
Patent GB-190013029-A (GB)
Title: Mould Box for Producing Bricks, Building Blocks, Slabs, and the like.
Inventor: KOEPFF JAKOB
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 13,029. Koepff, J. July 19. Moulding bricks, blocks, &c. ; slabs &c. - In order to allow for the escape of surplus clay or material, the sides f of the mould are formed with bevelled meeting edges, and are recessed to receive ornamental pattern plates h of plaster of Paris or the like. The upper and lower plungers c, a are also bevelled in a similar manner, so as to make contact with the sides of the mould along sharp lines. The sides of the mould are secured in the mould box or casing b by adjusting- screws d and set-screws e.
Patent GB-190014124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alkaline Earth Silicides, and in a Combination of Silicon and Hydrogen, and Process for their Manufacture.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 14,124. Mills, B. J. B., [International Chemical Co.]. Aug.7. Hydrogen is obtained in large quantities and in a pure state by decomposing new bodies, namely, calcium silicide CaSi2, barium silicide BaSi2, or strontium silicide SrSi2, with water. A product, Si2H2, called "silico acetylene," and obtained by treating calcium or strontium silicide with an acid, also yields hydrogen when treated with a caustic alkali solution.
Patent GB-190014298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cards for Weaving Purposes.
Inventor: SZCZEPANIK JAN
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 14,298. Szczepanik, J. Aug. 10. Drawings to Specification. Cards.-Endless cards for use in jacquards having a single row of needles are produced by photo-chemical means. The cards have rows of guiding-holes along their sides and correspond to a diagram, in which each weft thread and each warp thread are represented respectively by separate horizontal and vertical rows, and the thread crossings by round dots. The design is copied, in a copying frame, or projected by means of photographic apparatus, upon a sensitized zinc or other metal plate. This plate is then developed, and the rear side of the plate is coated with asphalt, leather, paper, or other resist, and etched through. During the etching process, continuous rows of holes are also produced in an extension of one end of the metal strip ; the opposite end of the strip is finally laid upon this extension, and the two juxtaposed ends are secured together by stitching, so as to form an endless card.
Patent GB-190102240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Rope Holders for Electric Cars.
Inventor: CLAYTON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 2240. Clayton, J. W. Feb. 1. Cleats or holders.-The trolley rope on electric cars is held by means of a spring pin or bolt 9 mounted in lugs 6, 7 and bearing against a third lug 8 on the base-plate 5, which is attached to the roof or other part of the car.
Patent GB-190104690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: KOCHENDARFER SIRUS EDUARD
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4690. Kochendarfer, S. E., Hunter, R. D., and Drury, E. W. March 5. Annular-chamber type.-The shaft C carries two eccentric pistons E, arranged with opposing eccentricity and working in chambers A<1>. The pistons are fitted with spring-pressed packing-strips E<x>, F and work against sliding abutments I. The steam chest G<1> has duplicate steam passages G', which are controlled by reversing-valves H, so that steam is admitted to one side of the abutment and exhausted from the other side through a recess I<4> in the abutment and a passage g<4>. The upward movement of the abutment is limited by a projection I<5>, and regulates the cut-off. The steam pipe K<1> is controlled by a sliding valve L actuated by levers M, M' mounted on a rocking shaft M<1>. The lever M' carries an adjustable shoe N, Fig. 2, which is pressed against a disc 0 on the shaft. The disc is built up of sectors O<1> pressed inwardly by springs so as to act as a centrifugal governor.
Patent GB-190106575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Wave Springs and Packing Rings of Pistons.
Inventor: DOBSON ADAM
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 6575. Dobson, A., and Dobson, A. F. March 29. Pistons.-Relates to piston packing of the kind described in Specification No. 22,229, A.D. 1898, in which spring packing-rings are kept in place by wave springs. Fig. 3 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 4 a plan, of one form of the invention. A portion of the packing-ring b is furnished with pins d, e engaging with holes in a strengthened portion of the wave spring a. Expansion of the ring b is allowed for by elongating certain of the holes. Fig. 5 shows a form in which the strengthened portion of the wave spring is furnished with projections engaging with recesses in the ring b.
Patent GB-190124128-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Colouring Glass or Glass-ware
Inventor: SCHERHAG FRANZ
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 24,128. Scherhag, F. Nov. 27. Acidproof paints; painting and varnishing.-Glass sheets or articles are coloured with tar-colours which are rendered resistant to acids and to temperatures up to 250‹ C. The glass is first cleaned, rubbed with iodine solution, warmed, and coated with four per cent. collodion, or india-rubber in benzine, by dipping or otherwise ; cut plates are so coated at the edges only, the remaining surfaces being coated with a boiled and filtered mixtare of water, gelatine or glue, animal gluten, oxalic acid, acetic acid, and chrome alum. The colouring- matter is mixed with these materials, or is applied subsequently as a solution in fat or in water containing citric acid. The dried coating is afterwards brushed over with copaiva or Canada balsam, or varnish, and heated.
Patent GB-190126693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit-breakers.
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 26,693. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Read, R. H.]. Dec. 31. Cut-outs; switches.-In order to prevent dangerous arcing in breaking circuits, means are provided for producing a sudden increase of pressure, as by igniting a combustible charge, so as to blow out the arc. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for introducing a mixture of air and hydrocarbon into a chamber containing the separable contacts 1, 1<a>. The contacts 1, 1<a> are carried on tubular shafts, and are maintained in contact by a latch 10 against the pressure of a spring 8. The chamber 2 is lined with refractory material, and is fitted with two annular perforated tubes 12, 13. The tube 13 is connected with a tube dipping to the bottom of a hydrocarbon reservoir. Below this is an air cylinder 15 fitted with a piston 14. The cylinder communicates by a pipe 16 with the top of the oil reservoir, and also with the pipe 12, suitable valves being provided. On raising the handle 22, the hydrocarbon and air are forced or sprayed into the chamber 2, and, when the disc 23 strikes the latch 10, the contacts are caused to separate, the arc then igniting the hydrocarbon vapour and thus raising the pressure. The arc is thus driven out through the hollow contact-rods, and the vapours cooled by passing through the perforations in the specially-grooved ends 5<a>. Other means may be provided for producing pressure, such as the ignition of a charge of gunpowder, as described in Specification No. 26,694, A.D. 1901, or the admixture of chemicals such as water and calcium carbide &c. or acid and carbonate. The piston 14 may be operated by a spring, which is released by tripping a magnet in the case of automatic cut-outs.