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Patent GB-189910041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Breaking or Crushing Coke, Lime, and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS VINCENT
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 10,041. Roberts, V. May 12. Crushers for breaking or crushing coke into small pieces for use in heating - apparatus, domestic fireplaces, or ranges, and for crushing lime &c. The apparatus consists of a rectangular casing A, open at one side, where it is fitted with a plate B, pivoted at band carrying a roller F against which bears the cam E on the rock-shaft D. This shaft also carries a lever G connected by a link H to the operating-handle I, which is pivoted at b. The shaft D may, however, be rotated by power. The casing and the plate B may be ribbed.
Patent GB-189911361-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Canvas, Fabric for Pneumatic Tyres and Apparatus or Appliances therefor.
Inventor: LYCETT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1900-08-31
Abstract: 11,361. Lycett, E. May 31. Tyres, pneumatic. -Canvas of cotton, twill, linen, &c. for the covers of tyres is woven with a curve in both directions. Two covers A, Fig. 4, may be united at the selvages by a strip of fabric a<1>, so that they may form a double layer and enclose the air tube.
Patent GB-189911875-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Distributing Manures or the like.
Inventor: FRANCK FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 11,875. Franck, F. June 7. Manuring and fertilizing.-Relates to distributing-apparatus for sowing powdered manures broadcast. The apparatus comprises a hopper a mounted on travelling wheels k. A distributing - chamber c having a ridged bottom i s arranged beneath the hopper a, and is fed therefrom through an adjustable slide b. A cranked shaft d is driven from the axle of the road wheels k, and carries a number of flat or curved plates f, which, as the shaft d revolves, work in and out of the depressions in the floor of the chamber c and distribute the manure.
Patent GB-189918383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cranks, Crank-axles and Chain-wheels for Cycles and similar Machines.
Inventor: BIGGS THEODORE JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,383. Biggs, T. J. Sept. 12. Mounting and securing chainwheels and cranks on shafts; chainwheels.-The hub W of the chainwheel and the crank B of a cycle or similar machine are recessed on the inside to allow the crank-axle bearing to project i n t o them. The crank axle A is provided with an end flange F to enter t h e recess, and may be secured to the chain-wheel and crank by rivets. Or the flange or crank may have projections R formed on it to be riveted in holes in the other parts, or secured therein by countersunk screws N, as shown in Fig. 6. The crank and axle are connected similarly when there is no chain-wheel. In another modification, Fig. 8, the recess in the crank is threaded to screw on the chain-wheel hub W, the flange F on the axle being clamped between the crank and hub ; the flange has projections R to enter holes in the crank, or the flange and crank both have recesses to receive connecting-studs E. The screw-threads are such that the driving strain tends to keep the parts together, and a set-screw S may also be inserted. A crank and axle only may be connected similarly by using a screw-threaded ring in place of the chain-wheel hub W. A chainwheel consists of a sheet-metal wheel, partly shown in section in Fig-. 10, strengthened at the rim by folding a metal band 0 on it. The band may be formed with side flanges X to support the side plates of a chain. The band 0 is preferably made from a plate having its edge bent up at right-angles and its centre cut out, the wheel T being placed within the edge, which is then turned down by pressing or spinning. Or the band may be formed from a flat or a cylindrical ring. It may be fixed by riveting, brazing, or otherwise. The teeth are cut in the strengthened edge 0, T.
Patent GB-189921487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stitch-separating and Indenting Mechanism for Sewing Machines used in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WHITCHER FRANK WESTON
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 21,487. Lake, H. H., [Whitcher, F. W., and Peters, H. C.]. Drawings to Specification. Ornamenting.-Consists of a stitch separating and indenting tool which is actuated from part of the needle-driving mechanism in. a boot-stitching machine. The tool-carrier is normally held up by a spring, and is driven downwards to cause the tool to enter the work, when the needle is near its lowest point, by the percussive action on it of its operating-mechanism.
Patent GB-189922338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 22,338. Evered & Co. and Evered, S. Nov. 8. Switches.-Relates to a two-way switch rocked by a tumbler lever. A U-or V- shaped contactlever is pivoted on a pin i<2>, and is adapted to connect the terminals b, c or b, d. The tumbler lever f is fitted with a sliding insulating- sleeve f<2> passing between the contact-arms and working in a recess a<2> in the base. A spring k gives a fly motion.
Patent GB-190003177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gravitation Safety Valves.
Inventor: MACKINTOSH CHARLES
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-12-03
Abstract: 3177. Mackintosh, C. Feb. 17. Safety-valves. - A safety - valve of the kind described in Specification No. 24,622, A.D. 1895, and adapted for kitchen boilers, water-heaters, &c., is shown in Fig. 1. The flow pipe A or other source of pressure is connected by a pipe N to a T-piece F, to one limb of which a U -tube B is connected. The free end C of the U-tube is curved and dips into a receiver D. A quantity of mercury proportional to the pressure to be resisted is placed in the U-tube, and the closed limb and connecting-tube are filled with spirits of wine. A rise of pressure in the flow pipe drives the mercury into the receiver, and the escaping steam may actuate a whistle or other alarm. The entrance of the mercury into the receiver may complete an electric circuit by which the alarm is given. An air-cushion may be formed between the flow pipe and the U-tube by suitably arranging the connecting-pipe.
Patent GB-190003510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Game Apparatus.
Inventor: STOKES ANSON PHELPS
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 3510. Stokes, A. P. Feb. 22. Games imitating golf.-Relates to a parlour game in imitation of golf. A board with raised edges is provided with imitation golf links in relief. In the arrangement shown, putting-greens C to C<8> with holes, adjacent teeing-grounds D to D<8>, bunkers E, E', a depression F to represent a river, and model trees, shrubs, &c., are provided on the board. A counter or disc G is placed on the teeing-ground D, and has to be traversed into the various holes according to the usual rules of golf by jerking or otherwise manipulating the board.
Patent GB-190006112-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Distributing Liquid Manure.
Inventor: HOLME THEODORE
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6112. Holme, T., [Hermansen, H.]. April 2. Manuring. - Relates to apparatus for distributing liquid manure to crops. d represents a tank for the liquid, and a a cock for supplying the liquid to a distributing - pipe b. A trough f, divided into compartments, is supported below the pipe b, and a flexible delivery pipe l is provided for each compartment to discharge the manure between the rows of plants. The pipe l is supported by a chain s from a block n, adjustably secured on a bar p supported by arms m.
Patent GB-190009663-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Accelerating the Cooling of Beer Wort.
Inventor: KRUTMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 9663. Krutmann, H. May 25. Cooling liquids.-Beer wort is cooled by flowing over a corrugated plate d, under which water is led by the pipes n, g. Sterilized air from the pipe g is passed over it under the covering-plate e, and also into the tank b, where the wort collects. Here it is further cooled by well water, and then iced water, flowing through the coils h. This tank is provided with an agitator i and draw-off pipe k.
Patent GB-190013952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Steel
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 13,952. Lake, H. H., [Soc Fonderia Milanese D'Acciaio]. Aug. 3. Bessemer or pneumatic processes; blast for converters.-Small charges of cast iron are converted into steel in a comparatively-small converter supplied with a blast of pure oxygen, or air enriched with oxygen, which is blown into the molten metal near the surface of the charge.
Patent GB-190105765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Mechanism for Breech Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 5765. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. March 19. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Fig. 5 shows a sectional plan taken below the centre and with tha firing-gear drawn to the right, and Figs. 7 and 8 show sectional plans taken through the centre. Fig. 7 with the breech-screw unlocked, and Fig. 8 with it withdrawn. To open the breech, the handwheel j is turned so as to rotate the hinge-pin g in the direction of the arrow The following operations then take place :-(1) A cam-groove on the hinge-pin g withdraws the firing-pin l from its central to its safe position, as shown in Fig. 5, (2) the conical roller e, mounted on the hinge pin, acts in the cam-groove d on the plate c, and rotates the breech-screw a into unlocked position, as shown in Fig. 7, (3) a cam n on the hinge pin acts on a projection o at the side of the breechscrew, so as to start it in its rearward movement, after which another camp and a tooth q formed on the pinion f act in their turn on other projections at the same level on the side of the breech-screw, thus continuing its rearward movement, and finally teeth r of a pinion at a lower level on the hinge-pin g engaged with teeth s on the side of the breech-screw and complete its withdrawal, and (4) the final rearward movement of the breech-screw enables a spring catch t to move to the right so as to unlock the breech-screw carrier, whereupon the continued rotation of the hinge pin moves the carrier and breech-screw away from the breech.
Patent GB-190114836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear of Direct Acting Steam Pumps.
Inventor: HEALEY BRIERLEY DENHAM
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 14,836. Healey, B. D., Woodhouse, R., and Mitchell, S. July 22. Steam pumps.-Relates to the distributing valve gear of direct-acting pumps. The steam enters and leaves the cylinder at the beginning and end of the stroke through small adjustable passages. The pilot valve, by which the main valve is controlled, works in an open-ended cylinder and is moved by direct contact with the main piston.
Patent GB-190117649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: SORGE ADOLPH
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,649. Sorge, A. Sept. 3. Feedwater, heating and purifying.-Relates more particularly to feedwater heaters in which the water, before entering the heater, is treated with a chemical reagent, the impurities thus separated being afterwards removed by filtration. The supply of water to the saturator tank 10 is regulated by a valve 19 operated from a swinging plate in the feedwater supply pipe 2. The solution made in the tank 10 is usually a saturated one, and, to prevent deposit in the pipe 12 which conveys it to the heater, this pipe is heated by a steam jacket, as shown, or otherwise. Or, for the same purpose, additional solvent is introduced into the pipe 12 from a tank to which pressure is applied. In order that back pressure in the feedwater pipe may not choke the pipe 12, this pipe discharges either into the top of the heater, or close to the discharge of the pipe 2. The filter consists of bags of crushed quartz or the like 14, which can be stirred about or manipulated so as to dislodge the particles of dirt during cleansing.
Patent GB-190121148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of High Pressure Water Taps
Inventor: BRADLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,148. Bradley, W. Oct. 22. Float valves; lift valves. -The float arm F of a high - pressure valve is loosely connected to a slide E, which acts as a piston and is of greater area than the contracted orifice of the rim-shaped valve-seat I. A spindle C connects the piston and the valve J, and allows the water to close the valve when the seat orifice is throttled by a rim R on the spindle. The throttling action may be assisted by the ring N on the valve. Spraying is prevented by a flange K on the outlet, and the valve may be formed as a lift valve.
Patent GB-190122476-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lubricator for Connecting Rod and other Bearings.
Inventor: JASINSKY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 22,476. Jasinsky, A. Nov. 7. Oil cups for movable bearings such as the connecting-rods &c.of locomotives and other engines. The invention is shown as applied to a connecting-rod end. An oil cup a is fitted to the bearing, and in it is placed a wick-tube b leading to the shaft. A spiral spring d is arranged over this tube, and presses at one end against the cover of the cup, and at the other end against a metal wire f attached to the wick, thus holding the wick in position for efficient lubrication even when the bearing is rotating at a high speed.
Patent GB-190200438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Taps or Cocks
Inventor: WALL JAMES WILLIAM RUSSELL
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 438. Wall, J. W. R. Jan. 7. Locking valves and cocks; tampering with valves and cocks, preventing.-The plug c of the tap or cock has a perforated lug d, which can be secured to similar lugs b, b<1> on the casing by means of a padlock, rivet, or other device.
Patent GB-190203804-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake-block for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HULBURD PERCY
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 3804. Hulburd, P., and Constable, H. L. Feb. 14. Brakes for railway and other vehicles. The brake block is detachably secured to the holder by means of a "fastener" or pin permanently connected to the holder. The block b has grooves d to receive the ends e of the holder a, which has a lug g slotted at h to receive the projection f on the block. The block can only be placed on, or taken off, the holder when the flattened portion k of the pin i is lifted and is in the same plane as the lateral slot l in the block b. Finger pieces i prevent the pin i from leaving the holder.
Patent GB-190207637-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening Device for Baskets.
Inventor: ROGERS RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 7637. Rogers, B. W. April 25. Fastenings f o r baskets. A piece of wire is bent to form a loop 1, the shanks 2, 3 of the wire being arranged to cross each other at 4 and 7. The free ends 10, 11 of the wire are bent to run parallel with each other. The ends 10, 11 are pressed together to allow the fastening to be passed through the staples 12,13 of the basket, and, when released, take up the position shown so as to secure the basket.
Patent GB-190225554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Contacts.
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-11-20
Abstract: 25,554. Kand¾, C. de. Nov. 20. Electric railways. -A. roller contact or trolley for use at high speed consists of a roller a of light material, such as wood, aluminium, or steel, covered with a good conducting- material b, such as hard copper. The covering may be produced by electrodeposition, or by slipping a tube over the body of the roller.
Patent GB-190226627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Method of Constructing Stairs, Staircases, and Landings for Mixed Schools
Inventor: GORDON JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,627. Gordon, J., and Dobson, D. B. Dec. 3. Stairs and stairecases; schools; balconies.- Separate staircases H, I are provided in mixed schools for the passage of boys and girls to the class-rooms on the upper floors, and are separated by fences or screens where they cross or pass one another. The flights of stairs run between landings level with the main floors of the building and intermediate balconies or landings, which may run along the sides of the entrance hall.
Patent GB-190303184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Cylinder Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: YOUNG BERTRAN MILLER
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1904-02-10
Abstract: 3184. Young, B. M., and Murray, W. G. Feb. 10. Pistons; flywheels; connecting - rods.-A fourcylinder internal-combustion engine, suitable for motor cars, is constructed with the cylinders arranged in pairs on opposite sides of the crank shaft. Each pair A', A<2> and A<3>, A<4> of cylinders may comprise a single casting. Opposite pistons B<1>,< >B<3>, B<2>, B<4> are also connected together by the hollow parts C', C' with a space for the passage of the crank shaft to which they are connected by a single rod. The flywheel D<3> carries one member of a friction clutch, the other D<4> being pressed against it by a spring d' bearing against a thrust ball bearing at its inner end. The clutch is thrown out of gear by a forked lever D<5>. The part D<4> drives a sprocket-wheel D<7> through the engagement of lateral teeth d<6>, d<7> on them. The connecting-rod brasses are secured by a strap c<2> and set up by a wedge worked by a screw P<1>.
Patent GB-190305195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Rags, Rope, and the like
Inventor: NUTTALL JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 5195. Nuttall, J. March 5. Cutting ropes.-Rehtes to machines in which the material is first cut in one direction by one cutter, preferably a guillotine B, and then in another direction by another cutter, preferably a rotary one D. The material is fed from the first cutter to the second by means of a pair of endless belts A, passing round horizontal rollers C at the receiving-end of the track and round vertical rollers E at the delivery end. The vertical rollers are mounted on swivelling brackets e', which are connected by a spring G so as to adjust the space between them to the amount of material passing. The horizontal rollers may be replaced by conical vertical ones. The guillotine blade B, set obliquely, preferably works in guides slightly incline d to the vertical.
Patent GB-190305494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors and Regulating Devices for Railway Trains or Vehicles Actuated by Electrical Energy.
Inventor: RAWORTH JOHN SMITH
Filed: 1903-03-09
Granted: 1904-03-09
Abstract: 5494. Raworth, J. S. March 9. Electric locomotives and motor, vehicles.-Relates to the electrical control of trains composed of a number of vehicles, more than one of which carry motors, the stopping-places being near together. The electromotive force of the armatures of the motors is rendered to some extent independent of the current and direction of the current through the armatures by having shunt field windings, so that at starting and stopping abnormally strong fields may be produced. The brakes operate the armature switches so that, at starting, the circuit is closed slowly, and at stopping it is opened quickly. The brake lever is interlocked with the rheostat in the shunt field winding circuit so that the brakes cannot be released until the shunt field is at or near its maximum, but they may be applied at all times. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically a number of vehicles driven by three motors a with shunt windings b controlled by the rheostat c. A series winding n is placed in circuit when the motors act as generators or when the shunt field is very strong, to minimise the waste that would be attendant on the provision of abnormally strong fields. This is accomplished by a small armature inside a ring excited by the motor armature current which places the windings n in circuit when an abnormally strong current flows. The brake lever g operates the switch r' through the mechanism shown, a weighted piston r working in a dash-pot s ensuring the gradual closing of the armature circuit through the resistances e. The lever g is provided with a pawl t engaging with a hinged rack h, which is operated by the electromagnet k, so that the brakes cannot be released until the shunt field is at or near its maximum.
Patent GB-190308591-A (GB)
Title: Process of Treating Fine Iron Ores for Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: ELBERS ALEXANDER DANIEL
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8591. Elbers, A. D. May 9, A.D. 1902, [date claimed under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Blast-furnace charges.-Fine iron ores are mixed with powdered slag and clinkered in a revolving or other furnace with constant agitation so as to produce lumps suitable for charging blast furnaces. The slag used is, preferably, of the singulo-silicate type, low in alumina and freed from sulphur, but other silicates may be used.
Patent GB-190309725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Typewriters, Calculating Machines, Recording Instruments, and the like.
Inventor: DONLEVY JOHN PATRICK LEO
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-04-29
Abstract: 9725. Donlevy, J. P. L. April 29. Calculating-apparatus ; dials.-Relates to calculating- machines, recording-instr u m e n t s, and the like, in which the letters, numerals, or other characters are brought to the required positions by the operation of a small number of finger - keys. The keys are arranged in positions corresponding with the fingers, for operation without moving the wrists. Fig. 2 shows a plan and Fig. 7 a sectional elevation of a type-writer, in which the types are on a wheel e on the shaft i. Three keys m, m<1>, m<2> are shown for rotating the shaft i and wheel e, three keys k, k<1>, k<2> for moving the shaft i longitudinally, and one key k<3> for operating the impression mechanism only. The keys k, k<1>, k<2> all act to operate the impression mechanism as well as to move the shaft i. The key m<2> operates a lever n, n' and rack n<2> to rotate a wheel n<3> loose on the shaft i. Each of the keys m, m<1> operates a lever n<4>, n<5> connected by a rod n<6> to a pawl n<7>, adapted to engage a pinion w on the shaft i to rotate the wheel e one step. The keys m, m<1> move the wheel in opposite directions. The wheel n' is provided with a pin projecting into a slot w<1> in the wheel w, and, when the key m<2> is depressed, it turns the wheel wand type-wheel through a considerable distance, say five steps. The type-wheel may be thus turned through one step in either direction by the keys m, m<1>, and, if the key m<2> be depressed and then the key m or m<1>, the wheel is moved four or six steps from its zero position. Two other keys operating similarly to the keys m, m<1> may be provided to move the wheel two steps in opposite directions. The keys k, k<1>, k<2> operate a lever to move the shaft i longitudinally, agaiust the pressure of the spring g<1>, to bring different circumferential rows of characters into position. The keys k, k<1>, k<2>, k<3> operate the impression hammer by which the paper is pressed against the type-wheel ; they also operate the ink ribbon and space the paper carriage. The paper carriage runs on guides and is moved for spacing by a screw engaging split nuts. The split nuts may be moved out of engagement with the screw for the return of the carriage. The ink ribbon passes around the type-wheel on guide-rollers, and is fed by gearing connecting it to the feed-screw of the carriage. In recording and calculating machines, the keys k, k<1>, k<2> may be arranged to lift shutters and expose characters brought into position, under the shutters, by the operation of the keys m, m<1>, m<2> which rotate the type-wheel.
Patent GB-190313865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stuffing Boxes with Screwed Glands.
Inventor: REED STANLEY JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 13,865. Reed, S. J. June 22. Stufing-boxes.-A conical washer C is placed between the soft packing F and the flared and radially-split inner end of the screwed gland B of a stuffing-box for a condenser tube or a valve or cock spindle &c., to prevent the tearing of the packing when the gland is rotated and to expand the inner end of the gland and thus lock the gland in position when it is screwed home.