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Patent GB-189813895-A (GB)
Title: Method of Reducing the Energy of Magnetisation of Electrical Transformers when the Output is small.
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 13,895. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. June 22. Transformers; distributing.-Relates to means for reducing the energy expended in magnetization in polyphase transformers during periods of light load. In periods of heavy load, the coils are arranged in mesh connection, and in light loads in star connection. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for carrying out this system automatically. a, b, c are the high-pressure mains, and A, B, C the lowpressure. The coils of the transformer are connected to the terminals of the switch U, the U-shaped arm G of which is connected to the core of the solenoid S. When the load is heavy, the core is drawn in as shown, and the connections made in mesh. When the load falls, the switch is thrown over by the spring F. This system may be combined with the arrangements of coils described in Specifications No. 19,821, A.D. 1892, and No. 14,533, A.D. 1893, in which the windings are divided and connected in parallel for high loads and in series of low loads.
Patent GB-189814525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Testing Eggs.
Inventor: LYONS JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 14,525. Lyons, J., Lyons, A., and Lyons, G., [trading as Lyons Bros.]. July 1. E g g s, testing.- The eggs g are fed by hand, or from an inclined table r, on to an endless band formed of a number of rollers e between which the eggs rest. The band passes through a chamber b in which is arranged a light c. The chamber may b e provided with a hood q for the operator. The ends of the axles of the rollers e are provided with spur-wheels o, Fig. 3, gearing with a rack p so as to turn the eggs and facilitate inspection. At the discharge end springs u or star-wheels are fitted to lift the eggs off the band on to the sorting- table t, which may be of the construction described in Specification No. 11,945, A.D. 189C, or, as described in the Provisional Specification, may be fitted with trays to facilitate the packing.
Patent GB-189815856-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Assisting in the Propulsion of Spring Vehicles.
Inventor: AUSTIN GEORGE BROUGHAM HUBERT
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 15,856. Austin, G. B. H July 20. Propelling.-The "bumping" of vehicles is utilized to assist in their propulsion. Rods D connected to the underframing of the buggy or other vehicle A operate pivoted arms E having spring pawls which gear with ratchet-wheels carried by extensions of the hubs. Multiplying-gear may be fitted between the pawls and the hubs. When descending hills, the pawl may be thrown out of gear by a cord connected to a hand-lever. The "bumping" may also be used to operate a pump for forcing air into a reservoir on the vehicle.
Patent GB-189817158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Artificial Stone known as Reconstructed Granite, and in Process of Making the same.
Inventor: COURTENAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 17,158. Courtenay, W. Aug. 9. Facing-blocks. -Relates to improvements in 'reconstructed granite' as described in Specification No. 7184, A.D. 1891. The building-blocks &c. are moulded with an inner portion or body A of calcined and pulverized granite, ground feldspar, and fireclay, rendered plastic with water. This is faced with a similar composition B, having, however, a larger proportion of feldspar. When the blocks are burned in the kiln, the latter composition fuses and forms a vitrified surface. The surface may be protected in the kiln by a pottery glazing-mixture sprayed upon it, the glaze being afterwards removed by the blast or by hydrofluoric acid. The blocks may be fired in saggers, but are preferably burnt in kilns, being piled between firebrick tiles C separated by pillars D and having the fusible surfaces protected by asbestos sheeting E. Some other varieties of stone beside granite may be employed.
Patent GB-189822458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wheels for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: COHN LUDVIG
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 22,458. Cohn, L. Oct. 25. Suspension or tension wheels; felloes or rims ; hubs ; spokes.-A bicycle or like wheel is shown in partial sectional elevation in Fig. 2. The rim a has an inner projecting rim b provided with holes, in which the spokes are secured by their headed ends d. Each spoke c has its inner screwed end e attached by a nipple f to a bent-over flange h on the hub i, so that the tension of the spoke may be adjusted by rotating the nipple. In modifications, there may be two parallel rings b, or the ring may have the parts between the spokes cut away. Jletallic wheels with wooden felloes.-The ring b may be replaced by small eyes screwed into the wooden rim or felloes.
Patent GB-189824338-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lid and Frame for Bunkers.
Inventor: WOOLLONS FRED
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 24,338. Woollons, F. Nov. 18. Manhole doors.- The lids of ships' bunkers are screwed into their frames in the manner shown in Fig. 1. Hand-bars e may be provided in addition to holes g to receive a wrench or toggle-pins, by means of which the lid can be rotated. An air grating may be secured in the groove h.
Patent GB-189824509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Annealing, and in Pots used therein.
Inventor: LANGEN HERMANN
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 24,509. Langen, H. Nov. 21. Annealing.-An annealing-pot for use in annealing wire comprises a base-piece A formed with tubular parts B, D and a cover G formed with a central tubular part J which fits within an annular space between the upper part of D and a tubular part E formed thereon. The wire to be annealed is placed in the annular space between two removable tubes M, N placed upon the basepiece A and provided with a cover O. The space between the ring N, which is perforated, and the tubular part D is filled with coal dust charged through passages F', which are afterwards covered with a ring F. Fine sand is charged into the annular spaces c, to make tight joints for the edges of the cover G.
Patent GB-189900046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianoforte-actions.
Inventor: REEVE THOMAS FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 46. Reeve, T. F., and Kattmaan, H. Jan. 2. Pianofortes.-The set-off is effected by a lever F pivoted in the jack B and impinging at one end against an adjustable button H when the key is struck. This causes a rod I carried by its other end to press against the jack, which is thus forced out of the notch in the hammer butt.
Patent GB-189905458-A (GB)
Title: Petroleum Incandescent Lamp Burner.
Inventor: BRAUNSCHILD JULIUS
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 5458. Braunschild, J., and Kirchh÷fer, J. March 13. Incandescent vapour lamps.-The formation of vapour and the production cf a small blue flame at the wick ware obtained by the use of a flat or slightly-concave wire disc a, which rests upon, and is raised and lowered by, the wick, a stop u preventing the wick and gauze from being turned too high. A baffle c arranged within the perforated cylinder b deflects the outer air currents laterally to ensure its mixture with the vapour in the chamber f. The mixture then ascends through holes i in a plate h and over semicircular baffles l to the perforated burner top m. The starting of the lamp may be facilitated, and the initial vapours consumed without smell, by placing a secondary annular burner upon the mixing-tube k, and the heat transmitted from this tube assists the subsequent action of the lamp.
Patent GB-189912470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means and Apparatus for Conveying Hot Coke Direct from the Retorts of Gas Houses and other Plant and Depositing the same in the Stores.
Inventor: GRAHAM MAURICE
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 12,470. Graham, M. June 15. Loading and unloading; conveyers; elevators; shoots.-Coke is raked into a trench extending along the front of the retorts in which a band conveyer works. Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of the trench and conveyer. The trench is of hopper section, and the sections of it not in use are covered by hinged plates d. The conveyer, fitted with the usual trays, is provided at intervals with wheels h which run upon rails o. At one end of the trench the conveyer takes an upward and inclined path to deliver the coke on to a raised conveyer, which completes the transfer to the stores. The smudge which collects along the bottom of the trench is continually pushed along by scrapers m to the end, from which it passes by a sluice to a collecting-tank. The hopper may be formed by inclined plates bolted to the sides of the trench. To guide the falling coke, an iron shoot fitted with rollers is mounted upon suspended rails, which extend over the trench.
Patent GB-189913520-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Catching Flies.
Inventor: MOSS HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,520. Moss, H., and Moss (nÚe Brown), M. J. June 29. Traps for flies. A roll of paper B, having an outer loop b, is enclosed within a casing A containing also some sticky material, such as bird lime. The roll may be enclosed in an inner casing C, or otherwise separated from the adhesive material, so as to prevent its contact with the latter until required for use. Slots D, E allow the strip to be withdrawn. The casing A, which may be of any desired shape, is covered with a lid, not shown.
Patent GB-190002439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Tongs.
Inventor: SMART GEORGE
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 2439. Smart, G. Feb. 7. Fire-irons.-The bows a', a<2> and handle b of fire-tongs are cast in one piece, or made up of stamped metal pieces. The legs d are hinged to the end of the bows, as indicated in Figs. 7 or 8 ; or one of the legs may be fixed rigidly to the bow. As shown in Fig. 8, the bow a<5> in the half-ball a<4> on the bow forms the pivot, passes through a hole in a half-ball on the leg, and is secured by a screw e<3>.
Patent GB-190003199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind Motors.
Inventor: SMYTH WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3199. Smyth, W. Feb. 17. Clutches.-A wind motor or windmill having an automatic feathering-attachment is fitted with a clutch for putting the vanes in or out of gear, as shown in Fig. 5. A central shaft b carries radial arms a, at the outer ends of which are vertical shafts k carrying the vanes l. A clutch 5, having a projection 6 engaging with a recess in the boss of the vane, slides on the angular shaft k, and is put in or out of gear by a pivoted arm 8 connected by a cord to a heavy ring 9. The ring surrounds the frame of the motor, and normally holds the clutches in gear. By raising the ring, the clutches are disengaged.
Patent GB-190004758-A (GB)
Title: Process of Carbureting Aeriform Fluids.
Inventor: MCALLISTER EDGAR ARDEINE
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 4758. McAllister, E. A., and Gilroy, J. W. March 13. Carburetting.-Dry air is carburetted while it is expanding. Any means of extracting moisture from air, and of carburetting such air, may be adopted. In the form shown, air is compressed by a pump A, and is led to an air tank B, where it deposits moisture as it cools, and thence passes to a vessel B containing sulphuric acid, whereby the. remainder of the moisture is abstracted. The dry air, still under pressure, passes to a chamber C containing the carburetting-liquid, and while expanding takes up the liquid. The carburetted air then flows to the gas holder D. Or liquid air, which is necessarily free from moisture, may be caused to absorb the hydrocarbon while expanding. This carburetted air is suitable for both heating and lighting purposes. The apparatus shown is described fully in Specification No. 4759, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190005298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Manure or Refuse in Stables, or the like.
Inventor: MORRIS ASTLEY JOHN SKILBECK
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 5298. Morris, A. J. S. March 20. Stable fittings.-Receptacles for manure, peat, moss, litter, and refuse in stables &c., where the animals are stalled on floors above the ground level, are made with hinged bottom flaps or doors h, h<1>, h<3>, which are released in order to discharge the material into carts or receptacles below. The flaps are of trapezoidal or quaurangular shape, and are connected by chains l to a link k at the end of a main lifting-chain A, which passes round pulleys D, C to suitable operating-mechanism. When the flaps are raised into a horizontal closed position, the end flaps rest on, and overlap, the side flaps. The receptacle is strengthened by angle-iron bars b, and is supported by channel-iron girders c, built into the wall, and stay rods f.
Patent GB-190007200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Belts for the Electric Treatment of the Human Body.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7200. Thompson, W. P., [McLaughlin, M. A.]. April 18. Primary batteries.-A battery for use with an electric belt and suspensory appliance comprises a series of cells each consisting of an inner copper plate b<1> formed with links b<11> and surrounded by absorbent material b<111> saturated with acid and enclosed between zinc plates soldered inside a casing b' connected to the links b<11> of the adjacent cell.
Patent GB-190008108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ingot Moulds.
Inventor: BURGAN WALTER
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 8108. Burgan, W. May 2 Ingots.-A mould, for use in casting plated ingots, has a removable side B, which is held in position by means of a ring C and wedge or wedges D, and stops or distance-pieces F are.provided to serve as abutments for a removable divisionplate P. The back of this plate is formed with an inclined rib G, against which is forced the cylindrical end J of a bar I. After the first portion of the ingot has been cast, the bar I is removed and is passed through an aperture H in the plate P which is then raised from the mould. A similar removable plate having a projecting strip or rib running longitudinally along the inner side of the plate, is used in connection with the mould when employed for casting gated ingots.
Patent GB-190008985-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Braiding Machines.
Inventor: OBER THOMAS KERR
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8985. Ober, T. K., Cooper, E. M., Beaston, H. D., and Schutz, C. May 15. Braiding-machines.-Two spiders 12, 20, carrying two sets of bobbins 13, 31, are driven in opposite directions by bevel-wheels 10, 7, 6 from the shaft 4. The threads 14 are moved above and below the bobbins 31 and carriers 29 by threadcarriers 15 reciprocated by cranks 16 on shafts 17 having gears 18 engaging fixed circular racks 19- The bobbins 31 are carried by two part carriers 29 clamped together over pairs of flanged discs 27 carried on axles 21 on the spider 20. Each part of the carrier 29 has two circular grooves which fit together to form chambers in which the discs 27 work. The discs then carry the bobbin carriers along, but are free to rotate. The discs are rotated by pinions 23, and idle pinions 24 carried by the spider 20 and engaging a fixed circular rack 25. The discs are notched at 28, Fig. 4, and move in such a way as to carry the threads 14 below the carriers 29 in the opposite direction to their motion. For instance, if the carriers move in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 4, the discs 27 have a clockwise rotation.
Patent GB-190013653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process for Purifying or Removing Impurities from Iron or Steel while in a Molten State, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GREENWAY ALFRED GRIFFITHS
Filed: 1900-07-30
Granted: 1901-07-30
Abstract: 13,653. Greenway, A. G. July 30. Basic processes; cupola furnaces; converter furnaces.- Phosphorus and other impurities are eliminated from iron or steel by means of an electric current passing through the molten metal. The process may be effected in a cupola, or converter, or in a reverberatory or like furnace having regenerators and provided with electrodes 4, 5, which may be embedded in opposite walls of the furnace. Or one of the electrodes may be embedded in the basic lining of the furnace, while the other may consist of metal such as platinum, chromium, or iron coated with a basic mixture of tar, graphite, lime, or magnesia, and suspended in the midst of the molten metal.
Patent GB-190023480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 23,480. Boult, A. J., [Computing Scale Co.]. Dec. 22. Value-indicating apparatus.- Relates to computing-scales of the kind described in Specification No. 9841, A.D. 1898. A device for indicating when the load has nearly reached the required amount consists of two vanes F, pivoted inside a casing E and having curved projections H normally acted on by the end of a rod K attached to the beam. A slight motion of the beam releases the vanes, which come together and expose a suitably-coloured background. The warning may be given by reversing the action of the shutters. A device for adjusting the price poise R consists be raised so as of two sliding rods P, normally pressed downwards by a coiled spring T, which can be raised so as to engage with the poise and move it to the required position.
Patent GB-190102493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: STOREY ARNOLD ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 2493. Storey, A. A., and Ingham, E. Feb. 5. Leggings and gaiters.-Boots and shoes for military, cycling, sporting, and like purposes have a short legging or gaiter attached to protect the trousers. Figs. 1 and 2 show a military boot in which the legging is lasted with the upper, the front portion E<5> being cut low as a spat or gaiter. Strap and buckle fastenings are shown, but others may be used. Instead of lasting the legging, it may be sewn to the upper, and, in some cases, the legging and back quarters of the boot or shoe are cut in one.
Patent GB-190115340-A (GB)
Title: A Spittoon for Receiving the Sputa of Persons Suffering from Tuberculous Disease.
Inventor: TROPLOWITZ OSCAR
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 15,340. Troplowitz, O. July 29. Drawings to Specification. Spittoons, pocket &c. are made in bag form of combustible material, such as cardboard, and are filled with wood wool, or other absorbent substance impregnated with a germicide.
Patent GB-190116123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Terminal Couplings for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: JACOB THOMAS
Filed: 1901-08-10
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 16,123. Jacob, T. Aug. 10. Couplings.- Terminal couplings for electric conductors. A conically-bored case B with a connecting- lug D is secured to the end of a conductor by means of a split sleeve A having a conical exterior and a screw nut C. The split sleeve may be replaced by wedges.
Patent GB-190119877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Caps or Stoppers for Bottles and other Receptacles.
Inventor: GROTE LUDWIG
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1902-12-05
Abstract: 19,877. Grote, L. Oct. 5. Stoppers.-The cap or stopper A is formed of sheet metal, with arms B inturned at their ends H to engage in bayonet-joint slots F, G in the neck of the bottle &c. The arms are curved to conform to the shape of the neck, and the spiral or downwardly inclined parts G of the slots are serrated or roughened at the top, to afford a grip for the arms when the stopper is in closing position, as shown in Fig. 1. The stopper is provided with a packing- washer of cork &c., and can be opened and turned clear of the mouth, as shown in Fig. 2, without being detached from the neck. A groove I is formed at the upper end of one of the slots F, to enable the stopper to be removed when desired. The slots may be formed in a collar fixed on the neck.
Patent GB-190201866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: HORSTMANN RICHARD
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1866. Horstmann, R. Jan. 23. Type-writers.-Relates to machines ia which the type are mounted on a movable sector, and the impression is made by means of a hammer. The key-levers a are pivoted on a shaft b, and are provided with downward extensions e, which bear against a universal bar e forming the lower side of a pivoted frame. On the depression of a key, the bar e pushes the bolt k rearwards, compressing the spring n against an arm m, rigidly connected with the hammer l. The bolt ultimately comes in contact with the latch p, and releases it, the hammer then making the impression under the tension of the spring n. The hammer and latch return to the normal position under their own weight. In each half of the keyboard is mounted a yoke s pivoted on a shaft u. The upper bar of the yoke is situated immediately behind the arms c of the key-levers, and is inclined so that each lever rocks it to a different degree. With each yoke is associated an arm v engaging a rotary disc y on the axis of the type-sector r, which thus receives the requisite movement to position the proper type. The sector is locked in the right position by the abutment of an arm 2 on its shaft against the head f of the spring plunger g corresponding to the key depressed. The shifting of the type-sector for change of case is effected in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190204472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas, Oil, Hot Air & like Engines
Inventor: ROWBOTHAM WALTER
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4472. Rowbotham, W., and Rowbotham, K. A. Feb. 22. Pistons.-The cylinders of gas, oil, hot-air, and like engines are lined, and the end of the piston and the tops and faces of the valves are covered with an insulating-material, either indestructible porcelain with a backing of asbestos, or, as shown in Fig. 2, mica a<3> retained by a thin metal plate a'. The piston is packed by blocks of graphite d, d<2>, d<3>, d<4> at right-angles to each other and overlapping ; they are distended by springs d<5>, d<6> protected at their ends by non-conductors of heat c. Trunk pistons may be supported by balls or rollers x, Fig. 9. In order to work with increased expansion two pistons are employed, one, f, working in the other, e. The piston e is locked during the suction and compression strokes by a clip h worked by a cam m, Fig. 5, and lever mechanism i. Fig. 4 shows the pistons with shoulders, but, in an alternative arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the small piston is connected to a crank o carried by the piston e and connected by a link t to the main crank u. When the piston e is released, the crank-pin s remains on the axis of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190208620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tobacco Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: MACPHAIL NEIL
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 8620. MacPhail, N. April 14. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders are provided with removable wires A. To prevent saliva from entering the stem, and also to spread the smoke as it leaves the mouthpiece, a ball C is secured to the outer end of the wire. The inner end is made as a flat blade B, by which the stem is cleaned on withdrawing the wire.
Patent GB-190212274-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Can Opener.
Inventor: LOFTHOUSE THOMAS HILTON CHEESB
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 12,274. Lofthouse, T. H. C. May 29. Cans, opening.- The opener is made up of the pointed curved double-edged cutter D, having the shoulder D' at right-angles thereto, and of the shank B to which is affixed a suitable handle. The shoulder is of even width, and forms the fulcrum when opening a can.