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Patent GB-189801128-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: JOLLES MAXIMILIAN HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 1128. Jolles, M. H. Jan. 14. Carburetting.-An apparatus for carburetting air consists of a cylindrical chamber divided into two series of compartments g<1> and w, alternating one with the other. The compartments g<1> are filled with absorbent material such as wood wool, felt, or the like, and are supplied with gasoline through the cock g<11>. Air is forced in a downward direction through the compartments g<1>, as shown by the arrows. When, owing to evaporation, the temperature has fallen below a certain point, the heat is restored by filling the compartments w with warm water through the cock w<1>.
Patent GB-189803096-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Retaining Joints, Poultry and the like in Position upon Dishes, whilst being Carved.
Inventor: BOWN WILLIAM QUINTON
Filed: 1898-02-07
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 3096. Bown, W. Q. Feb. 7. Meat-carving appliances.-A device for holding joints, poultry, &c. in position on a dish while being carved, consists of a divided rod a, connected by a tightening-nut b of suitable form, the outer ends being attached to the dish and joint by a clip d and hook c<1> respectively One of the jaws of the clip may have a tightening-screw, and both may be faced with india-rubber. The tightening-nut &c. may be replaced by winding a spring coil in the rod. Two or more such devices are used to hold the joint &c.
Patent GB-189805306-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Method of and Apparatus for use in Making Lids for Ten-pots, Knobs for Doors and Drawers, Match-holders, Tobacco-jars, and other Articles.
Inventor: KING JAMES
Filed: 1898-03-04
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 5306. King, J., and Barratt, W. G. March 4. Pottery.-Tea-pots, lids, match holders, tobacco and other jars, sugar basins, door knobs, cups, and other articles are shaped externally by profile tools g clamped to bars f arranged to slide in horizontal guide-slots in blocks clamped to standards c. The clay or plastic material is placed on a plaster core or mould k, which is inserted in a metal holder or whirling-disc m at the end of a spindle n. The motion of the barf towards the mould is limited by a screwed stop or bolt j. The mould and profile tool are changed when it is required to produce articles of a different shape.
Patent GB-189813552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding Chickens and other Young Birds.
Inventor: STEELE ERIC BURRELL
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 13,552. Steele, E. B. June 17. Feeding-appliances for birds.-Relates to a feeding-appliance for chickens and other small birds, arranged to prevent large birds from gaining access to the food. The frame A is formed with a roof consisting of bars C and with sides consisting of bars D arranged at such a distance apart that only small birds can pass through to reach the feeding- troughs E, E, which are automatically kept supplied with grain or similar food by a shoot F from a hopper G with removable lid H.
Patent GB-189819920-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pipe Joint or Coupling.
Inventor: CLINCH JAMES SEYMOUR
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,920. Clinch, J. S., and Clinch, J. S. Sept. 20. Sleeve joints for coupling the ends of tubes of soft or semi-soft metal without soldering or brazing. The ends of the pipes a to be connected are, after the screwed nuts e have been threaded over them, expanded in order to pass over the portions d of the couplings. The nuts are then screwed into the couplings, and the ends of the pipes securely gripped as shown.
Patent GB-189820829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Generators and Motors.
Inventor: BOCQUENTIN ALBERT
Filed: 1898-10-03
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 20,829. Bocquentin, A. Oct. 3. Dynamos and motors; armatures; field magnets; frames.-Two armatures a, a<1>, preferably of the ring type, are mounted on the same spindle A, so as to rotate within the poles P<1>, P<3>, &c. at the opposite ends of a number of straight field magnets arranged parallel to the axis of rotation. The field cores are secured between two parallel side plates or frames B, B' of non-magnetic material, such as brass or aluminium. Between the two armatures is arranged a single commutator C, the plates of which are connected with both armature windings. In the case of a four-pole machine, opposite plates of the commutator may be connected together and a single pair of brushes employed. Motors constructed in this way are especially suitable for electric traction.
Patent GB-189905843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beds for the Sick.
Inventor: GREENE JOEL HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 5843. Greene, J. H. March 17. Bedsteads.-A rod B slides in the hollow pillar, and can be clamped at any height by a set-screw H. On drawing the rod upwards, hooks D pivoted in a slot d fall outwards and can be utilized for supporting an irrigator G or other conveniences for the sick.
Patent GB-189905854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Machines.
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE CHARLES LLOYD
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5854. Braithwaite, C. L., Braithwaite, I., and O'Brien, E. March 17. Ironing-machines.-Fig. 2 shows a side view. The fast and loose pulleys are mounted on the shaft B placed parallel to the ironing-roll C, which it drives by means of the sprocket chain S'. The hollow padded roller H is supported centrally by, and rotates upon, an inner shaft secured to the arm G, which is pivoted on the shaft F. By depressing the treadle 0, the toggle joint R is straightened, causing the arm P to turn the shaft F, bringing the roller H into contact with the ironing-roll C.
Patent GB-189906051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Lamps or Burners.
Inventor: KENT HENRY ANDREW
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6051. Kent, H. A. March 20. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-In burners provided with pilot jets, the pressure of the incoming gas is utilized to actuate a compound valve by which, as the channel to the main burner is opened, the channel supplying gas to the pilot jet is either entirely closed when this jet is provided with a catalytic igniter, or is partly closed when no such igniter is used. Fig. 1 shows the position of the parts before, and Fig. 2 after, the gas has been turned on. When the gas cock has been slightly turned on, the small quantity of incoming gas traverses the channels h<2>, d, Fig. 1, to the pilot jet e<2>, and is lit by the igniter e. As the cock is further turned on, the pressure of the gas increases until it is sufficient to lift the valves g<2>, i on the common spindle g to the position shown in Fig. 2, in which the ball j cuts off the supply of gas to the pilot jet e<2>, while the valve i rises clear of the channel f by which gas passes to the main burner B. The Provisional Specification states that the valve i may be replaced by a valve which is actuated by the pressure of the gas upon a diaphragm.
Patent GB-189906459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mould Mechanism of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 6459. Lock, W. H., and Girod, E. March 25. Linotype machines.-Relates to improvements in the mould mechanism of the Mergenthaler machine (Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890). Fig. 1 shows the mould wheel 3 in front elevation. It is adapted to carry four mould-blocks 4, for casting linotypes of different sizes, but one mouldblock only is shown in Fig. 1. The mould wheel does not turn through a complete revolution for each linotype cast, but merely reciprocates between the casting position A and the ejecting position B. This is effected by means of a link 22 connected to the arm 18 on the cam-actuated shaft 14. The link carries a pin 23, Fig. 4, which engages with one or other of four holes 24 in the mould wheel. The pin is urged towards the mould wheel by the action of a spring 28 and lever 34, so as to follow the movements of the mould wheel towards and away from the composed line of matrices and the ejecting part. By pressing on the finger-piece 32 the mould wheel can be released to bring a new mould into operation. The knife for trimming the foot of the linotype as it passes from the casting to the ejecting position is fixed behind the mould wheel in the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1, 31 representing the knife edge.
Patent GB-189907052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disbanding or Collapsible Cardboard and similar Boxes.
Inventor: MALCOLMSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7052. Malcolmson, W. H. April 4. Fastenings.-A box hinge may be formed of metal strips a, b, bent over a wire frame c and having attachment projections g. The strip b is adapted to be removable, and serves as a hook or clip.
Patent GB-189913561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means to be employed in Electric Traction.
Inventor: BARREAU MARIE JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,561. Barreau, M. J. June 30. Switches.-Relates to controllers for electric motors which are especially applicable to electric traction, but also applicable to navigation and transmission of motive power. The windings of the induction coils are divided into sections, and by means of the rotary controlling-switch these sections are variously connected into sets or groups, while the battery cells are similarly grouped, in order to give variations of speed. The invention is applicable both to shunt-wound and to series-wound motors. Fig. 4 shows the arrangement of the connections of the switch contacts in the case of a shunt-wound motor. The battery connections are shown at a, the induction coil connections at b, and the armature connections at c, while the connections made by the controller corresponding to stoppage are shown at V<0>, those giving successively increasing speeds at V<3>, V<2>, V<1>, and that giving reversal at V<4>. The construction of the controller is shown in Fig. 9. The several groups of contacts are carried by a cylinder d, in front of which are situated the brushes i supported on an insulating-plate k. At one extremity of the shaft e is a removable handle m, shaped so that water cannot obtain access to the casing, and at the other end is a star-wheel n engaging with a spring-pressed roller by which accidental movement is prevented.
Patent GB-189914948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gas-lamps and Lanterns.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 14,948. Shaw, E. J. July 20. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-Relates mainly to valves for lamps o f t h e type described in Specification No. 18,777, A.D. 1896, and Specification No. 3797, A.D. 1897, but is applicable to acetylene and other lamps. In Fig. 1 the side burners a' are shown supplied by the pilot and main pipes b, c, while the central burner a is supplied by the pipes b<1>, c<1>. When the lever attached to the valve plug B is horizontal, gas passes from the passage A through the passages x, y, z to the channels s, v, which supply the pilot pipes b, b<1>. On pulling down the right-hand side of the lever, gas passes through the ports f, y to the ports z, x, g leading to the channels u, s, v which supply the pipes c', b, b<1> respetively, and the pipe c is supplied through the passage t<1>, so that all the burners are alight. If, however, the left-hand side of the lever is depressed, the supply to the centre burner is cut off, while she burners a<1> and the bye-passes fed by the pipes b<1>, b<1>, remain alight. The casing of the valve has an opening t to receive a spring-pressed ball, in the manner and for the purpose described in Specification No. 3797, A.D. 1897. The globe G has a hole m covered by the ball n, which is displaced when the lighter is inserted.
Patent GB-189918782-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Detachable Buttons.
Inventor: FIRL RICHARD
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,782. Firl, R. Sept. 18. Button and buttonfasteners. - Relates to a button which can be readily attached and detached. The part a has a tubular shank into which the stem of the part b is passed. This stem is slit at d, and is provided with projections c which retain it in place.
Patent GB-189922271-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Electrical Heating Appliances of High Electrical Resistance Capable of Sustaining High Temperatures.
Inventor: VOGT ADOLF
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 22,271. Vogt, A. Nov. 7. Branding by heat.-Dies are heated electrically by resistances which are moulded from mixtures of very finely powdered metals and refractory non- conductors, with water or other liquid, and may be pressed in moulds to produce uniform results ; they are dried, and then heated in hydrogen, at first to a temperature only sufficient to completely reduce the oxide on the metal particles. This having been done, the temperature is raised to the welding temperature of the metal, so that the non- conducting constituent frits, still in the hydrogen atmosphere, carbon being carefully excluded. The materials used may be nickel, cobalt, or wolfram, with kaolin, talc, alumina, quartz, or other oxides or rare earths.
Patent GB-190004450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Belts, Chains and the like.
Inventor: CAPEL CLARA
Filed: 1900-03-08
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4450. Capel, C., and Peirce, J. A., [Executors of Capel, H. C.]. March 8. Belts and bands.-A metal chain has a separate gripping-piece of leather or the like secured to one or both sides of each link. The gripping-pieces may be secured by rivets ; or by studs formed on the links, which are pressed through the gripping- pieces and riveted over ; or they may be formed with dovetailed ribs to fit in corresponding grooves in the links and be cemented or riveted in place. The sides of the gripping-pieces may be shaped to engage with grooved pulleys. Several chains may be combined to make a wide belt.
Patent GB-190005725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Swinging Window Sashes.
Inventor: PARKER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5725. Parker, G. H. Aug. 28, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Hinges.-R e l a t e s to a hinge adapted for temporary application to an ordinary sliding window sash, to enable it to be swung inwards for cleaning &c. The two discs 1 are fixed to the rod 3, while the two discs 2 are mounted so as to rotate freely upon it. A pair of headed pins 9 are fixed to the window jamb, and a similar pair to the top and bottom of the window sash. The heads of these pins slip into dovetail slots in the discs 1 and 2, in such a way that the sash can be turned on the rod 3, when the stop bead on the opposite side has been removed.
Patent GB-190010949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Engines.
Inventor: HETHERINGTON JOHN MUIR
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 10,949. Hetherington, J. M. June 16. Carding-engines.-Means are provided to ensure that the front cover of the main cylinder is closed while the machine is at work, and so prevent risk of injury to the operative. The lever h carrying the cover is provided with a rearward extension which, when the strap f is on the fast pulley d, engages with h a block j on the axle k from which projects an arm m parallel to the edge of the strap f. The cover is therefore locked in the closed position, until the strap is moved on to the loose pulley e, and the arm m is turned into the position shown in dotted lines across the fast pulley, this movement of the shaft k bringing a notch in the block j opposite the extension of the lever h, and thereby allowing it to be turned for the purpose of opening the cover. When the cover is open and the strap on the loose pulley, it is impossible to move the strap on to the fast pulley until the cover is closed. In a modification, the cover and belt fork are connected by a system of levers so that they are caused to move together.
Patent GB-190014286-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Fusing Porcelain and the like.
Inventor: OTT GEORGES
Filed: 1900-08-09
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 14,286. Ott, G. Aug. 9. Drawings to Specifications. Teeth, stopping.-Porcelain is melted in platinum moulds for the production of stopping, the mould being held in the flame of a gas burner to which oxygen is supplied round the central gas jet, or placed in a furnace heated by several such burners.
Patent GB-190019340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid-fermentation Apparatus.
Inventor: BECHAUX LOUIS
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 19,340. BÚchaux, L. Oct. 29. Brewing; wine; beverages, fermenting.-Relates to the vessels in which the fermentation of wine, beer, and other liquids is effected, and consists in providing them with an attachment, Fig. 6, which communicates with the lower part of the vat and serves to collect substances which fall to the bottom of the liquid, and by removing them from contact with the main body of the liquid prevents the latter from acquiring a disagreeable taste from them. The attachment, Fig. 6, consists of a vessel C provided with two main cocks D, E and two small cocks I, J, the latter of which regulate the flow to a gauge H, which is also provided with two cocks K, L. Fig. 2 shows the appliance C applied to an inclined vat 0, provided with a cover Q in which is an opening R for the escape of carbonic acid, but its application to upright vats and tuns and to other forms of inclined tuns is also described.
Patent GB-190106129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Softening Water and Removing Suspended Matter from Liquids by Continuous Decantation.
Inventor: WOLLASTON THOMAS ROLAND
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 6129. Wollaston, T. R. March 23. Drawings to Specification. Mixing liquids.-In an apparatus for softening water by beating it with steam, treating it with reagent, and thereafter separating the precipitate by decantation, the reagent is admitted to a vessel through which the water passes, by means of a pipe, and the liquids are mixed by the swirl imparted to them by means of helical vanes, ribs, or plates on the said vessel.
Patent GB-190110544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connecting Rods or Pitmen
Inventor: COOK SAMUEL GEORGE BAKER
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 10,544. Cook, S. G. B., [Sherman, C. H. H.]. May 21. Connecting - rods. -Consists o f a construction of f connecting- rod designed to enable both brasses to be adjusted in each bearing, and thereby to permit the length between centres to be maint a i n e d constant. Fig. 3 shows one form of the invention in section. The brasses are carried in blocks L, L<1> through which pass the bolts or studs by which the cap is attached. The bolts or studs B, B' are screwed into the head of the rod at b<4>, b<5>, and at their ends wrench-holds b<2> b<3> are formed by which they can be turned. By so turning them the inner brass can be adjusted, collars being provided for the purpose, while the outer brass can be adjusted in the usual way by the nuts c<2>, c<3> and cap C. In another example, the bolts are made to turn freely in the head of the rod, but are screwed into the block L<1>.
Patent GB-190111348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syntonic Space Telegraphy.
Inventor: LODGE OLIVER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1902-09-03
Abstract: 11,348. Lodge, O. J., and Muirhead, A. June 3. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to syntonic telegraphy and embodies features described in Specifications Nos. 11,575, 16,405, 18,644, and 29,069, A.D. 1897. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement of the apparatus, in which the primary circuit of the induction coil c at the transmitting-station I includes a battery and key or transmitter a shunted by an inductance and condenser. The secondary is bridged by a spark gap g, and includes a condenser l and adjustable self-inductance m,f being the aerial conductor. The arrangement of the condenser and self-inductance may be modified. At the receiving-station II, the aerial conductor f is connected to ground through condensers l, n, the coherer and receiver circuits being arranged with an adjustable self-inductance so as to produce syntonic working with the transmitter. The arrangements of the receiving-circuits are also modified as regards the positions of the condensers and self-inductances. The receiving-apparatus may also be arranged in the secondary circuit of a transformer. The coherer employed consists of a tube containing needle point electrodes one of which is adjustable by means of a screw having a magnetic head operated by an externally-applied magnet. A heavy damping-device and rapid vibrating devices are also employed. When a siphon recorder is employed as a receiver, the lever may play between the terminal contacts of a split battery, one of the contacts being attached to the case containing the coherer.
Patent GB-190119018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clasps for File Bands.
Inventor: SIBLEY EDWARD LIVINGSTON
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 19,018. Sibley, E. L. Sept. 24. Bale-tie fasteners.-Relates to clasps for file bands for securing together bundles of papers, envelopes, or other objects. The lower wire frame 4 is provided with eyes 6, in which is pivoted the upper wire frame 3, provided with a lifting-piece 11 of triangular or other shape. One end of the band 2 is secured to a hook which engages the transverse part 7, or the band may be fastened, as shown, by means of a metal loop 13. The free end of the band is passed beneath the part 5, round the part 9, and again beneath the part 5, and, when drawn tight, loosening is prevented by the tendency of the adjacent surfaces beneath the part 5 to move in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190120268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Cooling of Fan and other Shafts and Bearings
Inventor: CAPELL GEORGE MARIE
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 20,268. Capell, G. M. Oct. 10. Centrifugal pumps.-Relates to means for cooling fan and other shafts and bearings. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a fan. At each end of the shaft b, which is mounted in the bearings c, d, is a longitudinal hole e provided with a radial passage f communicating through a hole in the bearing, with a grease box j. A pipe k, or pipes, is fitted to the end of the shaft or to a radial passage extending from the hole e, and the outer end of this pipe may be bent back in a direction opposite to that in which the shaft rotates. Water is supplied to the grease boxes through pipes n, and the mixture of water and lubricant is drawn through the passages by the centrifugal action set up in the rotating pipes k. The pipes k revolve in casings m fitted with discharge pipes. If desired, the casing may fit closely round the end pipe, which is advantageously of a flat section, and by this means the water and lubricant can be lifted up to a tank to be again used.