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Patent GB-189826250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-controlled Mechanism for Automatically Delivering a Pre-determined Quantity of Liquid.
Inventor: PHARE ANNIE ELIZABETH
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 26,250. Phare, A. E. Dec. 12. Measured quantities, delivering.-After prepayment of a coin, a dipping-measure a having a long spout a' is lifted by a lever b so as to pour the contents down a spout g into a chamber having a delivery bib h. There is a nick in the free end of the lever, so that the coin connects it with a handle e, which is traversed by the insertion slot. The coin comes down on a stationary pin, and escapes by thrusting back spring flaps b<4> and e<4> in the lever and handle respectively.
Patent GB-189826842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 26,842. Justice, P. M., [Manning, C. E.]. Dec. 20. Firebars and grates.-Relates to a combined rocking grate and water coil, the grate being vertically adjustable with reference to the coil, which may be used to promote circulation in the boiler, or to heat feedwater ; it may also be fitted with blow-out connections. The invention is described with reference to an externally-fired boiler. The grate consists of rocking sections K, K, mounted between lugs L, L, on transverse bars J, J, the gudgeon-like ends of which rest in notches G in side bars F. The bars are rocked by arms M, M and a rod N, and the grate is adjustable vertically by levers R, R, rods S, and levers V, the bar F being mounted to slide at its ends in guides E, E. Segmental projections A<1> on the bars F may be provided to engage lips on the bars J to keep them in place. The water coil 0 is supported above the grate surface.
Patent GB-189905495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines Appliances for the Packing of Powdered or like Substances in Paper or other Bags or Receptacles.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 5495. Smith, A. March 14. Packeting sheep dip &c.- T h e packets to be filled are placed on a sleeve G and inserted into recesses in intermittently-rotating tables F, F<1>. There are four stations ; at the first the packet is inserted, at the second it is filled, at the third the contents are compressed by a plunger D, and at the fourth the packet is forced through the table A<1> by a plunger D<1> into a box where the packet is closed. The tables are operated through ratchet and rope gearing by a weight H, which is wound up by operating the pulley J by means of a pin k<2> on the rotating disc K<1> and levers L, L'. The plunger D has an expanding ring d<1>, Fig. 12, which is distended by a plate d<2>, operated by the cam lever d' engaging the pin d<6> on descending. and collapses when the lever d' reaches the pin d'. The receiving- box R, Fig. 6, is pushed to the right by a rod R<5>, and a gab at the end of the pendent rod R<6> engages a crankpin R<7>, by which the packet is lifted. out of the box level with a table S, on to which it is pushed by a plate S<1>. The packet is closed by the motion of the box R to the right, causing pins t<2>, Fig. 9, on lateral folding-blades t' to engage pivoted cam surfaces t<4> on the frame, and arms U, u<4> on the end folders U, u to engage the pivoted projections U<3>, u<5>. The folder U carries a gumming-pad U<4> and gum box U<5>, and a stripper U<6> prevents the flap from adhering to the folder as it rises.
Patent GB-189905502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: HELLER ADAM
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 5502. Heller, A. March 14. Gas burners.- The burner is designed to give a number of atmospheric flames which are solid or compact at the points at which they issue from the top of the burner. Short air tubes 8 project from the bottom 2 of the circular, Fig. 1, annular, Fig. 4, or other gas chamber 4 into the lower ends of tubes 7 depending from the top 1 of the chamber. The overlapping ends of the tubes 7, 8 occupy the relative positions shown in Figs. 1 and 4, and leave an annular gas-way between them.
Patent GB-189906790-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of Caustic Alkalis and Alkaline Earths, and of Aluminates.
Inventor: PROJAHN FRITZ
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-03-29
Abstract: 6790. Projahn, F. March 29. Alkaline hydrates; aluminates; baryta; lime; strontia.-An alkaline or alkaline-earth sulphate is mixed with a native or pure metal, and then fused, whereby caustic alkali or alkaline earth and a metallic oxide and sulphide are obtained. For example, with sodium sulphate and iron, the reaction is as follows :- Na2SO4 + 3 Fe = Na2O + FeS + Fe2O3. The materials are used in the proportions indicated by the equation. Alumina may be added to the materials employed, in which case the following equations hold good :- Al2O3 + Na2SO4 + 3Fe = 2 AlNaO2 + FeS + Fe2O3, or 2 Al2O3 + 3 Na2 SO4 + 9 Fe = Al4Na6O9 + 3 FeS +3Fe2O3. The fused product is lixiviated with water, and the lye and residue treated according to known processes. Thus, the residue may be treated to obtain iron, generally in the spongy form. The Provisional Specification states that nitrates may be used instead of or in addition to sulphates, in which case nitrous gases are given off and are collected to form nitric acid. It further states that carbon maybe mixed with the metal, whereby a carbonate instead of a hydrate is obtained.
Patent GB-189908313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: KIRBY GEORGE EDMUND
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 8313. Kirby, G. E., and Crowther, H. W. April 20. Annular-chamber type.-Steam or like fluid acts between abutments 39 and metallic pistons 5<a>. The pistons move in the annular space 4, Fig. 2, between the halves of the casing, and have slots 7 engaged by projections 7<a> on the disc 8, which is keyed to the shaft 9. The abutments, which have openings on one side corresponding to the cylinder opening 40, Fig. 4, are oscillated about axles 42, by rollers 53 engaging fixed cams 54, 54<a> and connected through rods and levers to the axles 42, and have slots in which squares on the axles and springs 39<111> fit. The communication between the ports 26 and the fluid inlets and exhausts is controlled by passages 29 and 28 respectively in the valves 30, 30<a>, 30<b>, which are operated by a reversing-lever 34, having a catch 34<a> engaging recesses 35, bevel-wheels 31, and pinions carried by shafts 32. The passage of fluid from the inlet 23 through the box 18, Fig. 8, to the pipes 23<a>, 23<b>, 23<e> is controlled by a disc valve 16 operated by gear-wheels 10, 10<a>, 10<b> and pressed against its seat by a spring 19. The exhaust pipes 27, 27<a>, 27<b> may lead to a condenser 28<a>. The pistons 5<a> have packing 6, and the disc 8 has split ring packing 8', 8<11> held in position by plates 8<111>.
Patent GB-189908529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bottom Rollers and Brackets for Dye Boxes and the like.
Inventor: STANSFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8529. Stansfield, C. April 24. Removal of parts, facilitating. -Rollers A for dye-boxes and the like are provided with gudgeons D, which are screwed into the roller ends so as to be readily renewable. The gudgeons at opposite ends may be attached by right and left banded screws respectively, so as to prevent their working loose, or they may be secured by a setscrew. To facilitate removal of the bearings K for adjustment or renewal, each is mounted in a dovetailed recess formed in a bracket H ; it rests upon a lug M, and is secured by a cross-pin P. The bracket H is permanently bolted to the side of the box or jig J.
Patent GB-189909522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Distribution of Electric Currents.
Inventor: LAMME BENJAMIN GARVER
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9522. Lamme, B. G. Oct. 6, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Dynamos, regulating, by varying the excitation of the field coils. In the constant-potential system shown, 1 is the armature of the generator, 2 the series coil, and 3 the shunt coil of the field magnets. A motor 9, the field of which is maintained at its maximum excitation, drives a subsidiary generator 11, the armature of which is in series with the field coil 3. A rotary transformer may replace the motor and generator.
Patent GB-189911637-A (GB)
Title: Boxes.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,637. Allison, C. A., [Cary, S. C.]. June 5. Drawings to Specification. Wood boxes, preferably of veneer, are formed of parts or boards which are lined with paper that is turned over the edges and secured to the outside, the boards being then treated with paraffin wax or its equivalent to make them waterproof.
Patent GB-189915203-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Elevated Railway.
Inventor: BRUNS LOUIS JOHANN
Filed: 1899-07-24
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 15,203. Bruns, L. J., and Ottesen, H. R. July 24. Electric elevated railways. - A running rail e a n d two guide - rails f, g supported on posts a carry the vehicle, of the section shown, and form the conductors for supplying polyphase or continuous currents from central or transformer stations. With continuous currents the conductors may be arranged as shown in Fig. 3, so that the line resistance between the dynamo D and motor M is constant. Supply conductors j may be laid under insulators i in the beams carrying the rails and a channel section k placed as shown in electrical connection with the rails, which are connected to the feeder at intervals. A rack h may also be used on inclines &c.
Patent GB-189915315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planes for Cutting or Trimming Cigars in Process of Manufacture.
Inventor: BOETTGER ERNST
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,315. B÷ttger, E. July 25. Cigars.-A plane for cutting or trimming the ends of cigar rolls, as they project from the cigarroll moulds, consists of two parallel cheeks a connected together by a horizontal bar b, the central portion of which is inclined. To the central portion is attached, on the upper side a handle c, and on the under side a blade d having two inclined cutting-edges m, n, one at either end. The lower edges of the parallel cheeks fit on the top edges of the roll mould, and act as guides in moving the plane over the mould. The cigar end is cut by pushing the plane once backwards and forwards, the edges m, n being used alternately.
Patent GB-189919668-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Checking Workmen's Time.
Inventor: HILL JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-30
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 19,668. Hill, J. Sept. 30. Time - printing stamps for workmen's checking apparatus. The workman writes his name or stamps his name, number, or sign upon a strip of paper s which is led from a roller h<1> over guide-rollers e, e, and a table f between feed-rollers g, g to the winding-on spool j<1>. He then depresses a key-lever i by which the following actions are effected. (i.) A pawl on the lever engages a ratchetwheel and feeds the paper strip by means of the rollers g, g. These rollers are bandgeared to a wheel n<1> driving the winding-on spool j<1>. (ii.) Another pawl on the lever engages a ratchet-wheel which is bandgeared with a wheel e', and also with a wheel i driving the spool h<1>. The wheel e<1> can, by means of a handle l<1>, be rocked into gear with either of the spools w, w, which, with the spool y, thus feed the transfer strip r in either direction at will. This action takes place in the return stroke of the lever. (iii.) The link o<1> is drawn down, and presses a pad on the bar q<1> upon the strips s, r so as to force them upon the type-wheels p, q, printing the time, and upon an arm t, adjustable by a handle r<1> so as to print "In" or "Out." The type-wheel p is driven from the minute arbor of a clock, and the type-wheel q by wheel v, v<1> to print the hours. In place of these type-wheels, fixed rings with clock-face type and printing-pointers driven by the clock may be used.
Patent GB-189920655-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in Forming Joint Ends on Electrical Conduits, Drain Pipes, and the like.
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 20,655. Albion Clay Co. and Lawton, R. Oct. 14. Moulding drain pipes, conduits for electric conductors, &c.-Relates to apparatus for moulding the spigot and socket ends of drain pipes and multiple conduits of the kind described in Specification No. 6024, A. D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Electricity, C o n - ducting &c.]. The spigot end of the conduit is inserted in a mould B mounted on a baseplate E, and a core C is lowered down on guiderods F into the centre of the socket A. Bituminous composition or cement is then introduced between the mould and core and the ends of the pipe to form a spigot B<1> and socket A<1> accurately in line with one another. The core may be balanced by a weight connected to the spindle J by a core passing over a pulley, or it may be raised and lowered by a screw or lever. The socket end of the conduit is maintained in position by spring arms N, fixed to the crosshead H, and by an adjustable bar M clamped to brackets L fixed to the crosshead.
Patent GB-189920732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Gaseous Fluid Pressure for use in Motors.
Inventor: CRUYT WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 20,732. Cruyt, W. J. Oct. 16. Steam generation by direct contact of combustion products.-Relates to apparatus for generating amixture of combustion products and steam for use in motors. A mixture of combustible gas and air is drawn through the mixing-device e into the chamber c by the up-stroke of the piston k of a compressing-pump, and is compressed on its down-stroke, at the end of which it is ignited by an igniter f. The force of the explosion is sufficient to open a valve h, and the gases therefore enter the reservoir b. At the same time water is forced by a pump p through the hollow stem i of the valve h, and through perforations in its head amongst the issuing gases, and is converted into steam ; vaporization is assisted by the heated perforated dishes y. The compressor is driven by a suitable motor, and the pump p draws its water from a tank r supplying the cylinder jacket s.
Patent GB-189923564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Cars.
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 23,564. Abel. C. D., [Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Panhard et Levassor]. Nov. 25. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to an arrangement of toothed driving-gear for motor cars such that by the movement of a single hand-lever the car can be driven at one or other of several speeds, or reversed. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section and Fig. 2 a horizontal section through the gear, and Fig. 6 shows the controlling hand-lever. On the driving-shaft a is a sleeve c, which can slide on but must turn with it. This sleeve carries toothed wheels d, e,f, g capable of gearing severally with the wheels i, j, k, l on a countershaft h geared to the balance gear as shown. For reversing, a second countersbaft p is provided, which carries two wheels q, r capable of gearing respectively with wheels d and i, but kept out of action by a spring acting on the shaft p bodily, except when the lever t is suitably operated. The lever t is connected to a sliding bar n furnished with an arm m engaging both the sleeve c and at a certain point in its movement the shaft. The lever t is fitted with a latch, which can be operated by a spring pushrod z, whereby the lever can be held on a notched sector in any one of a suitable number of positions.
Patent GB-189924716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hand-organs and similar Instruments.
Inventor: ROSSI PASQUALE
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 24,716. Rossi, P., Rossi, C., and Spinelli, L. Dec. 12. Automatic instruments.-The invention relates to a mechanical piano in which the tune-barrel can be driven either by hand or by clockwork. The spring is contained within a barrel and is wound up by a handle d. The motor is provided with a device for preventing overwinding, consisting of a tooth k on the spindle b acting on a pinion j which has the space between two of its teeth blocked up. A centrifugal governor l is also provided, in which, when the speed rises, a plate m is brought into contact with an adjustable brake n. The main wheel p can be disconnected from the tune-barrel, or the motor removed, so that the barrel can be driven by hand. The invention also comprises the application of drums and bells. The former are operated by strikers actuated in a similar way to the hammers, and provided with resilient shanks to avoid muffling the drum. More than one striker is provided for each drum, so that a roll can be performed. A set of bells is also arranged to co-operate with the string hammers. The hammer butt 2 has a projection 16 operating on a lever 15 which actuates the striker 8 of the bell 13. The strikers can be moved, so as to clear the levers 15 from the projections 16 and thus silence the bells, by a movable rail 18, which is controlled either by hand or by the tune-barrel. A resilient arrangement is also described, whereby the strikers of the bells are first retracted and then released, so as to strike the bells under the influence of a spring.
Patent GB-190000090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing Tiles, and in Apparatus for Manufacture of same.
Inventor: HUPERTZ EWALD
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 90. Hupertz, E., and Breidenbach, P. Jan. 2. Roofing-tiles.-The upper portion of the tile is dished at i, and formed with an upper rib k, and a central groove or drainage channel n to direct the flow of water down the centre of the tile. A projection m at the top of the side groove l prevents the entrance of water into the groove, and recesses o,p in the underside of the tile facilitate the flow of water. The tiles are laid in line one above the other, and the grooves n may extend to the lower ends of the tiles, so as to form continuous drainage channels. Fig. 11 shows apparatus for moulding cement, clay, or other tiles. The plastic material is placed on a metal mould plate z in a table y, the upper surface is levelled by a straight edge, and the grooves are produced by two arms, which are pivoted at right-angles to one another at the sides of the mould table and are operated by a counterweighted foot-lever wand links. The loose mould plate z is raised with the moulded tile by a footlever z<4>, pivoted to a plate z<2> carrying vertical pins z<1>, which slide through the table and bear against the mould plate.
Patent GB-190004061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screwing Heads in which the Dies are Opened Automatically.
Inventor: AUSTIN HERBERT
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 4061. Austin, H. March 3. Screwing.-A screwing-head, the dies of which can be automatically opened, has the dies B sliding radially in a block A which can be drawn axially out of a shank C against the pressure of springs b round screws d screwed into the shank. The dies are moved inwards by cam surfaces n on a ring E turning on the block A and operated by a handle. The ring has cam slots o engaging links G, connected to the dies and sliding radially in grooves in a cover-plate D, which cause the dies to open when the ring is reversely rotated. This reverse rotation is effected, when the ring is released, by springs l in circumferential pockets j in the block, the springs being compressed between one end of each pocket and stops inside the ring when the dies are closed. The dies are held in the closed position by pawls H pivoted in the shank C and engaging ratchet notches r in a ring J secured to the ring E. When the traversing movement of the lathe saddle &c. carrying the screwing-head or the article to be screwed is stopped, the dies, block, and rings are drawn forwards till the ring J becomes disengaged from the pawls, allpwing the dies to be opened by the springs l and the block to be drawn back by the springs b, notches q allowing the ring J to pass into engagement with the pawls. The ring J is angularly adjustable by bolt and slot connections u, and may have additional notches or sets of notches q<2>, r' so that it may be set round 120‹ to bring a different set of notches into engagement and thus allow for cutting threads in two cuts or for cutting more than one depth of thread by suitably changing the dies. The dies may slide in T-slots in the block, and may be operated by spiral ribs on the front face of the ring E.
Patent GB-190007848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Purifying and Separating Flours, Cements, and other Pulverulent Materials.
Inventor: RENAULT ANTHIME
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 7848. Renault, A., and Cusson, G. April 27. Sifting and separating flour, cement, lime, phosphates, colours, sugar, &c.-Relates to the purifying and separating of flour, cements, lime, phosphates, colours, sugar, and other pulverulent materials, by apparatus acting on the same principle as that described in Specification No. 2462, A.D. 1900. In the form of apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the flour &c. is supplied by a feed-worm 1 to a brush 2, which distributes it over a grid 3, from which it falls upon a rotary wire-gauze cylinder 6, cleaned by a brush 8. The grains or groats and flour pass through the meshes of the gauze, the rejected portion being thrown upon an inclined plate 7 and returned to the mill. From the cylinder 6 the materials pass to the first of the smooth-surfaced cylinders 9, to which the flour adheres. Scrapers 10 remove the flour, which is discharged at 11. The heavier product or semolina is thrown upon the plate 12, and is collected separately, and a further separation of the rejected grains takes place into the collector 14 and upon the plate 13. The direction of the plates 15, and the speed of the cylinders 9, are adjustable according to the fineness of flour required in the collector 11. Fig. 3 shows a modifled form of apparatus, for treating ground products, or for extracting flour from bran. The flour is removed from the cylinders 9 by scrapers 10 as before, but brushes 17 are placed in the path of the material which is passing from one cylinder to the next. In a similar form of construction, the smooth cylinders are placed alternately on opposite sides of the path of the materials, with brushes between the groups of cylinders. The bran &c. is discharged at a central hopper, and the flour on both sides of it. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement adapted for separating into two grades by a long series of cylinders. In the form shown in Fig. 6, two sets of cylinders 9 are used, with a brush 17 interposed between them. Scrapers 10 remove the adhering flour, which is discharged by a worm 11. The rejected material falls upon a series of wiregauze cylinders 20, through which the fine grains fall upon the transporting-worm 14, while the coarser product is collected at 20<a>.
Patent GB-190014847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Fireproof Flooring and Roofing and in Materials therefor partly applicable to other Structural Purposes.
Inventor: TURNER JOHN HAMILTON
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 14,847. Turner, J. H. Aug. 20. Blocks, flooring and roofing. Hollow fireclay or terra-cotta blocks B are formed with convex tops b, flat, recessed, flanged bottoms b<1>, central partitions b<2>, and side ribs b<3>, which rest on the flanges of the girders A. Fine concrete is introduced into the spaces about the girders through the openings b<4> between the ribs b<3>.
Patent GB-190018713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipes for Smoking Tobacco
Inventor: GARNIER EMILE
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 18,713. Garnier, E. Oct. 19. Tobacco pipes.-To facilitate cleaning, a pipe is made in two longitudinal sections, which fit together by means of tongues and grooves, or grooves and packing, and are secured by ferrules &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the stem and lower part of the bowl are divided longitudinally, the two sections being connected by a ring 6 carried by or independent of the mouthpiece 7, and a piece 5 with threaded lining 8, which forms the upper part of the bowl. Grooves 3, 4 are formed in the sections to receive packing.