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Patent GB-189819422-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Surveying Instrument for Delineating the Profile of the Ground.
Inventor: WEBER PETER
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 19,422. Weber, P. Sept. 13. Surveying-instruments. - The instrument is for obtaining tracing of the profile of the path passed over by a bicycle or vehicle on which it is mounted. For this purpose, a recording-strip I is led from a spool D over a table M, partially round a roller C and adjustable pressure roller N, to a takeup spool E driven by a cord 0 from the roller C. The roller C is geared to one of the vehicle's wheels. A leather band P moving with the recording-strip receives the points of the tracing-wheel H, and prevents the interference with the action that might take place if a fixed surface were used. A pendulum weight Q is suspended by a band T passing over pulleys R', Q<2>, R, the rod V<2> acting merely as a guide to prevent lateral motion and to retain the weight Q in case of the band snapping. The middle of the band is secured to the block J sliding (at right-angles to the plane of the paper) in an arm pivoted by a vertical axis in the cylinder F<1>. This arm carries the axis of the tracing-wheel H, which is free to slide along the axis. K', K', K' are pencils mounted on spring arms for tracing datum lines on the recording-strip. When the vehicle leaves the horizontal, the arm carrying the tracer swings on its pivot, and the tracing- wheel H is placed at an angle to the direction of movement of the recording-strip. It will then, while rolling, travel along its axis, making a line inclined to the sides of the strip more or less according to the gradient.
Patent GB-189821144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cut-off Apparatus for the Water Supply to Pumps Used for Compressing Gases.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 21,144. Sugg, W. T. Oct. 7. Distribution, increasing pressure locally in.-Relates to apparatus for cutting-off the water supply to the motors of pumps for compressing gases for incandescent gas lighting. The gas receiver B contains a mercury-sealed floating bell E, which, when the pressure in the receiver exceeds a certain amount due, say, to turning out some of the lights, rises and, acting through the rod F, the lever H, and the link J, closes the stop cock L of the motor A. The gas outlet C<1> has a perforated covering.
Patent GB-189822439-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method or Process of Pressing and Finishing Cloth and other Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: NUSSEY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 22,439. Nussey, G. H., and Leachman, W. B. Oct. 25. Fressing. - In pressing cloth and other fabrics, the material is passed into the press in a moist state, and plates E of zinc, tin, or other metal which is not affected by moisture are placed between the layers, while pads G of absorbent material are placed at the back. The plate may consist of thin sheets with a resilient substance between. When several layers are pressed simultaneously, an intermediate plate J, adapted to be heated, may be used. The stationary press-head B, the movable head A, and the plate J may be heated to a temperature of 212‹-240‹ F. ; and the pressure employed may be 380-480 lbs. to the square inch.
Patent GB-189824930-A (GB)
Inventor: SCHMALENBACH AUGUST
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 24,930. Schmalenbach, A. Nov. 25. Stoppers; sealing bottles etc.; stopperkeys.-The vessel a is formed with a projecting bead b, beneath which the revoluble closing-ring c is placed, the ring being formed with inclined projections e, which, by rotating the ring, engage over corresponding projections l on the cover i. A tight joint is formed between the cover and vessel by the washer k. The lid is prevented from rotating by a bolt or pin on the vessel engaging in a hole in one of the projections l, and the ring is operated by the eccentric disc f, which is pivoted at g within the loop d on the ring. When in its closing position, the lug h on the disc f is secured by a sealed connection to a similar lug on the loop d. The disc f is formed with a square hole to receive an operating- key, the handle of which is bent to one side to facilitate its engagement with, and its operation of, the disc.
Patent GB-189903062-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of Iron.
Inventor: THIEL OTTO
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 3062. Thiel, O. Feb. 11. Iron furnaces.-In a process for producing iron directly from the ore, a regenerative furnace, provided with gas outlets c, and a gas inlet b connected to gas generators, is employed. The gas from the generators is heated to a temperature of 1000‹ C. or more before entering the furnace. The furnace is charged with about two-thirds of the fluxes to be employed and worked at its full heat; then the gas supply is cut off and the charge of ore, carbon, and remaining portion of the fluxes is introduced, and the gas re-admitted. As soon as the reduction has been carried far enough, the gas is again cut off, molten iron is run into the furnace, and the gas is re-admitted until the reduced iron has been completely incorporated with the molten iron. Finally, the gas is cut off and the furnace is worked by means of the regenerators in a manner similar to that carried out in the Martin process. In the preparation of the furnace charge the apparatus described in Specification No. 10,923, A.D. 1894, may be employed.
Patent GB-189909882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lighting Apparatus, especially applicable for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1900-05-10
Abstract: 9882. Preston, E. J., and Gill, A. B. May 10. Lubricating.- Relates to improvements upon the system of train &c. lighting described i n Specifications No. 5631, A.D. 1894, No. 1611, A.D. 1895, and No. 6329, A.D. 1896. In lubricating the dynamos, the valves are operated by an electromagnet placed in the oil reservoir or in a chamber adjacent to it. Fig. 4 shows a section of a reservoir containing a pair of electromagnets A, the armature of which is connected by an arm C with the valve F.
Patent GB-189918632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firelighters.
Inventor: SMITH WALTER STANLEY
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 18,632. Davis, W. J. Sept. 15. Ironing.-The ironing -board is formed of two angular pieces A, B, made to slide one on the other by means of the screw 0 and lug D, to adjust the height. The screw may be operated by bevel gearing. The board may be driven by means of a pivoted link attached to a slotted link, pivoted to the machine, and operated by a crank.
Patent GB-189919762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydrosulphites and the Production of Solid Sodium Hydrosulphite.
Inventor: WILLCOX Benjamin
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 19,762. Willcox, B., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Oct. 2. Ammonium, potassium, and sodium hyposulphites. -These hyposulphites are prepared by treating sodium, potassium, or ammonium bisulphite with about half the quantity of sulphurous acid already existing in the bisulphite, and then reducing with zinc dust. The zinc is afterwards thrown out by adding milk of lime. The concentrated and pure hyposulphite solution obtained may be evaporated to dryness in vacuo to obtain the salt in a solid condition ; or this solution, or even ordinary alkaline hyposulphite solution, may be salted out in the solid condition by adding common salt. The hyposulphites are suitable for reducing indigo.
Patent GB-189923318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes for Medical Applications of Electricity.
Inventor: HOUGHTON ROWLAND
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,318. Houghton, B. Nov. 22. Electrodes for therapeutic purposes are made hollow so that hot water or other heating - material can be introduced therein. Fig. 1 shows a form adapted to support the patient's feet, the flat electrode being provided with a cock b to introduce the heating - material and with a battery connection a,
Patent GB-189923586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink Well Cases.
Inventor: BARTEN WILLIAM H
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 23,586. Barten, W. H. June 20, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Fastenings for boxes or cases for school use for enclosing a number of inkwells, pens, &c. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view. When the case is closed, the padded cover v is secured to the perforated uprights x, d', by means of the pins w and the pivoted hook e' which passes through the perforations a<1>, b<1>. A penwiper may be secured to one of the pins p.
Patent GB-189923647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fog-signalling Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: MAGNIN EUGENE
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,647. Magnin, E., and Magnin, L. Nov. 27. Brakes. - A tube a, having a flared mouth a<2> in proximity to the rail, is mounted on the engine, so that, when a fog signal y is exploded, the tube serves to conduct the sound to the driver. A portion of the gases resulting from the explosion also passes through the tube, and, by acting on the piston b in the cylinder g, causes the annular serrated cutter c on the piston to cut-out a disc from the paper sheet d, which is clamped in front of the cutter, so giving a visible signal of the operation to the driver. The face of the cutter is coloured red, and becomes visible when the cut disc of paper falls away. The apparatus is also adapted to apply the air brakes. For this purpose, the detonator y, which is secured to the rail in the ordinary way, is shaped so that it trips the lever l and disengages the lever o of the cock p in the air-brake pipe q, r, the c o c k being then opened by the spring n. The compressed air passes through the pipes r, q, a, operating the piston b and cutter c &c., and through the pipes and parts h, i, j<1>, j, j', and whistle v to the atmosphere. A flap valve, in the chamber connecting the pipes q, a, clones the pipe a<1>. If the air pressure in the brake pipes is deficient, the gases resulting from the explosion of the detonator will throw over the flap valve on to the pipe q, and actuate the apparatus b, c, the valve remaining on the pipe q until the air pressure in it has increased sufficiently to return the valve on to the pipe a'.
Patent GB-190009110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Pieces for Transmitting the Current from the Fixed Base to the Revolving or Swinging Top of Electric Search Light Projectors.
Inventor: PAUL MATTHEW
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 9110. Paul, M., [Paul, J.]. May 17. Couplings for search-lights. The base A of the lamp is fitted with two rings B (one only shown), which rub on the contactplugs M. The contacts M are formed of copper w i r e gauze tightly rolled up. Each contact is fitted in a holder H, enclosed in a box C and recessed to receive the cable L. A spring N gives a spring contact.
Patent GB-190017919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Feeding Fuel in a Pulverized or Powdered State to Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 17,919. Newton, P. A., [Phoenix Investment Co.]. Oct. 9. Mills and apparatus combined with furnaces. Consists in combining together a rotary motor, pulverizer, and blower to form an attachment for steam-boiler and other furnaces, the motor, pulverizer, and blower having a common shaft. In Fig. 1, the motor (a steam turbine) is shown at b, and the pulverizer, which has inclined beater vanes and also acts as a blower, at c. A separate blower may be employed.
Patent GB-190111360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles
Inventor: MCGUIRE JAMES HENRY ARMSTRONG
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,360. McGuire, J. H. A. June 4. Forks; steering-mechanism.-A looped wire d, connected by an eye bolt b to a ring a mounted on the handle-bar stem and formed with an eye to receive the bolt b, is passed through holes y in a plate e secured to the fork crown, and is attached at its ends to the axle f. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the plate e is secured by a tubular rivet V, through which the brake rod passes, to the part W of a clip comprising curved portions W and X adapted to be secured to the fork crown by a bolt h forged on the part W. In another form, shown in Fig. 5, the plate e is bent as at S, and is secured by a bolt and nut M, 0 to a plate L adapted to be bolted to the head. Slotted plates P are secured to the plate e to engage the fork crown.
Patent GB-190113125-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means of Regulating the Supply of Air to the Combustion Chamber of Furnaces.
Inventor: LITTLER CHARLES ROGERS
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 13,125. Littler, C. R. June 27. Air-supply, regulating; smoke-consuming.-Relates to means for regulating the supply of air to the combustion chamber of furnaces. In the boiler furnace shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the apertured box H slides within the casing E, which communicates with the air passages F. The box H can be adjusted to regulate the throat L by linkwork from the handle K<1>, and, when the throat L is reduced, the valve or damper M is automatically moved towards the shut position, to throttle the supply of air to the discharge slot H<2>. The damper M is hinged at M' to the box, and the rod N is fixed. The apparatus provides for an amount of air, which may be heated, properly proportioned to the draught to be discharged into the combustion gases, to ensure combustion and prevent smoke.
Patent GB-190114508-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Producing Adjusted Printing Plates.
Inventor: WEINWURM STEPHAN
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 14,508. Weinwurm, S. July 16. Photo-mechanical printing. - Etched printing- plates requiring no packing are obtained by first taking two photographs, one with and one without the use of a prism or reversing-device, of the original picture with register marks made on the edge, then transferring these photographs one to the face and one to the back of the block in registering positions, and etching the face first, and then the back, making the latter more effective in light and shade. The contrast of light and shade may be obtained in the second photographic print by suitable shuttering and strengthening and weakening of the negative. In another method, the same photograph is transferred to both sides of the plate, only the transfer negative for the back is drawn straight off on to it, and that for the front is drawn off the glass plate and turned over to register.
Patent GB-190117025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,025. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Lunt, A. D.]. Aug. 24. Converting alternating and direct currents; distributing; regulating ; transformers. - Relates t o a n arrangement for obtaining a neutral connection with the armature winding of a machine fitted with a commutator such as a dynamo, motor, rotary converter, &c. In the arrangement shown, four collector rings 5, 6, 7, 8 are connected to the winding as shown. Brushes rub on these rings, and conductors are led to, and wound round, cores. The conductor 13 is connected to the coil 16 on the core 15, which is connected to the coil 18 on the core 15<a>, and thus back to the coil 17 and then to 18 and the conductor 14 ; the point 20 is thus a neutral point. Similarly, 28 is a neutral point. An excess current flowing in the neutral wire 21 would divide, and pass through the windings upon the cores without producing a magnetizing effect.
Patent GB-190123456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Resistances.
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-11-19
Abstract: 23,456. Mavor, K. A., and Mavor & Coulson. Nov. 19. Drawings to Specification. Insulation of resistances. A helix of resistant wire is held with its turns spaced apart in a perforated block or a tube of fireproof insulating- material, such as porcelain, earthenware, or asbestos. The block may contain several holes to receive resistances, and they may be of hexagonal or other non-circular section to receive wires in the corners for connecting sections of each resistance. The tubes may be flexible, and may be made by winding the insulating-material upon wire helices. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of asbestos paper or fabric or like material as the insulating-material.
Patent GB-190203119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Vapour Lamps
Inventor: OELERICH FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 3119. Oelerich, F. Feb. 7. Incandescent vapour lamps.-The burner, which is provided with a starting-cup q, consists of an annular vaporizing-chamber c, to which the oil is supplied by the pipe b, and from which the vapour passes to the nozzle f. The mixture of air and vapour ascending the tube g is consumed partly at the burner head k and partly at the outlets l to which it descends. The flame at l heats both the vaporizing-fittings c, m and a superimposed cham ber w, through which air passes by the channels v, y to the exterior of the mantle r. The upper plate z of the chamber w forms an adjustable holder for the chimney or globe z, which is heated by the products of combustion ascending from the annular outlet p.
Patent GB-190207806-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drain Pipe.
Inventor: BRIERLEY RICHARD
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7806. Brierley, R. April 3. Spagot-and-socket joints.-The socket is made with an extension c, upon which a ridge d is formed to engage a corresponding recess on the underside of the spigot.
Patent GB-190208147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Out-door Seats.
Inventor: ROCK JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1902-04-08
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 8147. Hook, J. A. April 8. Seat protectors; seats.-Relates to covers for omnibus seats. The waterproof cover a, secured to the centre of the slat seat b or, as shown, to the centre of the perforated auxiliary seat g, is also attached to the cross-bar d fastened to hinged arms e, which are normally kept apart by springs f, Fig. 5. When a dry seat is required, one of the halves of the cover a is turned back on the other. The springs f return the cover when the seat is vacated.
Patent GB-190208807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Roll-holders
Inventor: HOUSTON DAVID HENDERSON
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 8807. Houston, D. H. April 19, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Roller sliders.-Relates to a roll-holder which may be used to take the place of a dark slide for plates on a camera. In the section of the holder, Fig. 5, F' is the store spool on which the cartridge of film is placed, and F the winding-up spool turned by an external button. The film is supported by guide-rollers G. A recess B is formed in the casing, at the end of which is an aperture, covered by a red glass D, for reading the numbers on the back of the film.
Patent GB-190210619-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Engine or Turbine.
Inventor: MANN ROBERT
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 10,619. Mann, R., and Mann, J. W. May 8. Impact-wheels.-The wheel a has wide vanes c working in a ring-shaped chamber d. The steam &c. inlet q opens into the valve-chest and is connected to one of the ports f, g, the other port being connected to the exhaust by means of a reversing sliding valve j. The casing may have one or more expansion passages h.
Patent GB-190210978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' or the like Hoists.
Inventor: HUTCHINGS WILLIAM EVELYN
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 10,978. Hutchings, W. E. May 13. Cranes.-Consists of an apparatus for unloading a ship on to the quay or into another ship, and carried entirely by the ship which is being unloaded. An inclined boom A, forming a track for a trolley J, is hinged and pivoted to the deck at E, and is stayed by guys G, so that it is capable of lateral and vertical movement. A rope N secured to the trolley passes round a pulley on the grab bucket M, and thence round the pulley P on the trolley, and pulleys Q, R, S to a winding-drum. The rope for opening and closing the bucket follows the same course to a second drum. In operation, the bucket is closed, and is then hoisted by both ropes until it reaches the trolley J. The further winding of both ropes draws the trolley up to the stop L<1> at the outer end of the boom, and, on then slacking the bucket-controlling line, the bucket is discharged. Slacking of both lines allows the empty bucket to return by gravity to the stop L. The boom A is preferably of I-section, with the trolley running astride of its bottom flange, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190211149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Filtering and Storage of Oil and like Liquids.
Inventor: AMBLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 11,149. Ambler, W., and Asquith, W. G. May 15. Drawings to Specification. Bucket pumps.-Filtered oil &c. is removed from the storage chamber of a filter by a bucket pump having a hollow rod terminating in a spout.
Patent GB-190214841-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Mechanism for Adjusting the Height of Dining, Billiard, and other Tables, Stands and the like.
Inventor: RILEY EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 14,841. Riley, E. J. July 3. Billiards, bagatelle, &c.-Relates to means for adjusting the height of billiard, bagatelle, and other tables required for use at two or more different heights. On the frame g are fixed blocks b on which are pivoted lever frames a, c, to which weights e are connected by cords or chains d. On the blocks a are secondary adjusters f. If the table top h be lifted, by hand or mechanical means, the weight of the frames c swings the blocks a into vertical position, and the secondary adjusters f engage slots or holes in the underside, and the table is supported in its raised position. To lower the table to its lowest position, shown in Fig. 1, the weights e are released, and the top h is lifted to free the frames a, c, which are then swung by the pull of the weights, so that the blocks a are down, as shown.
Patent GB-190223263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Panoramas.
Inventor: MAGNIER MAURICE
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 23,263. Magnier, M. Oct. 24. Railways for recreation.-Spectators enter closed motor cars 4, resembling submarine boats, and are carried along a continuous switchback railway 12 past a submarine panorama 9 and aquaria 10 containing fish and plants. The car starts from under a lighthouse on a jetty 1, descends to the submarine views so as to give an impression of submersion, rises into the open air at a loop 11 to view the external panorama 7, descends again past a second series of submarine views and aquaria, and rises again at the lighthouse. A window or plate of glass is fitted in the side of the car facing the panorama.
Patent GB-190223517-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Automatic or Self-acting Lubricators for Loose Pulleys
Inventor: POTTS ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 23,517. Potts, A. Oct. 28. Lubricating loose pulleys. For the lubrication of a loose pulley, the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 is secured to the boss of the pulley by one or more lateral clips b. It consists of a reservoir a, from which the curved air tube c extends in a direction contrary to that of rotation of the pulley, so that the open end of the tube is presented to the air. From the other end of the reservoir, a tube d enters the oil-hole of the pulley boss.