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Patent GB-189709776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Water by Means of Steam.
Inventor: PYLE JAMES HORN
Filed: 1897-04-17
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 9776. Pyle, J. H. April 17. Baths, water-heaters for. An apparatus for heating water by steam is shown in elevation in Fig. 1, and is especially applicable for supplying hot water for baths on board ship, and in other situations where steam is readily available. A closed casing A is provided with a steam heating - coil B for heating the water, which enters by an inlet D and circulates around the coil, escaping in a heated condition by a central open-topped pipe H. The perforated diaphragm K serves to distribute the water evenly, and the supply of steam is controlled by an inlet valve J.
Patent GB-189712337-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cleaning Tubes of Steam Boilers or other Machinery.
Inventor: ROBESON SAMUEL BURDETTE
Filed: 1897-05-18
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 12,337. Robeson, S. B., and Bohne, W. T. May 18. Cleaning tubes.- Relates to apparatus for removing scale &c. from boiler and other tubes. An o p e n rectangular frame 2, adjustably secured to the brackets 1, carries a cylinder 3, which is capable of horizontal and vertical adjustment, and which has a piston 3<c> on a hollow piston-rod 4, through which the bar 5 passes. This bar is movable longitudinally by means of the wheel 6, and has preferably a swivelled connection to the bar 7, which carries the cleaning-device shown in section to an enlarged scale in Fig. 4. The bar 7 is preferably octagonal in section, and carries two or more sets of serrated plates 9 having springs 9<a> of various lengths so as to keep the cutting-edges against the scale, as shown in Fig. 3. Steam is supplied to the cylinder through a flexible pipe 3f. In a modification, the bar 7 may be constructed in sections, and a joint for connecting it to the rod 5 is described.
Patent GB-189715048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching Bindings to the Brims of Hats.
Inventor: GAMMONS WELCOME PENNSON
Filed: 1897-06-23
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 15,048. Gammons, W. P., and Bracher, G. S. June 23. Trimmings.-Relates to a mode of applying binding to the brims of hats. T h e binding is first secured by stitches 4, made in a special machine, so that it l i e s wholly on the upper side of the brim. Its ends are then secured together, and it is sprung over the edge into the position shown, where it remains in virtue of its elasticity. Its free edge may be secured by hand stitching.
Patent GB-189718901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drop Box Motions for Looms.
Inventor: FIELDING WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-08-16
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 18,901. Fielding, W. Aug. 16. Loom change-box motions; cards- Oppositely-n o t c h e d plates d, pivoted to a crosshead e on a vertical rod f, are operated by cards on a card barrel a, and communicate motion by means of the rod f and lever g to a sliding bar h. This bar is connected by a link l<1> to a hanging rod k on the cam-actuated lever j, and by its motion puts prongs or fingers k<1> on the rod k into engagement with the notches of one of two oppositely-notched plates l, sliding in guides m and provided with racks l<2> to engage with pinions l<3> on a sleeve on the fixed stud o. Another pinion q on the same sleeve gears with a rack p<1> on the shuttle-box rod p, and raises or lowers the shuttle-boxes in accordance with the motion given to the plates d by the card.
Patent GB-189725428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extension Ladders.
Inventor: WAGGONER SAMUEL TOMPKINS
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 25,428. Waggoner, S. T. Nov. 2. Ladders.-The section 6 of an extension ladder is arranged to slide within the sides of the section 5, and is supported by a double pawl 17, which is pivoted at 16 in brackets on the section 5, and engages with the rungs of the section 6. A rope 18 used for lifting the section 6 passes over a pulley 20 at the top of the section 5, below the bottom rung of the section 5, and is attached at the ends to eyes screwed into the bottom rung of the section 6. The pawl is held forward out of action by a cord when it is required to close the ladder, and is caused to fall back into action by a weight 27 when released. The sides of the sections are strengthened by lengths of wire 40, which are fixed at the ends while the sides are bent, and are sprung into grooves when the sides are allowed to straighten out.
Patent GB-189725878-A (GB)
Title: AN Improvements in Curtain Rods, Portiers Rods, Picture Rods, Towel Rods, and the like.
Inventor: GUITERMAN SIGMUND
Filed: 1897-11-08
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 25,878. Guiterman, S., [Guiterman, H. M.]. Nov. 8. Curtains, drawing and suspending; pictures, hanging on walls; towel racks.-Relates to curtain and portiÞre rods, picture rods, towel rods, &c. The rods are made of two tubular round or half-round sectional parts, which telescope one within the other. Knobs d at the ends have holes which spring over forked hooks e with heads t<1> on the prongs. The hooks e are carried on fixing-plates c.
Patent GB-189726712-A (GB)
Title: Cast Iron Pulleys.
Inventor: DONOVAN JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 26,712. Donovan, J. E. Nov. 16. Pulleys, cast-iron, are made so that they may be readily divided and used as split pulleys when required. The rim is maintained of the full thickness throughout, but is provided with pairs of transverse ribs 4 which meet at an angle and carry projecting lugs 5 united in pairs by stems 7. Grooves 9 are formed in the boss; these at a short distance from each end extend through into the eye. The pulley may be fitted at each end with a bush cast in one piece and split as in Figs. 3 and 4 ; pins 15 are provided to enter corresponding holes in the pulley eye ; one half of the bush may be bored out eccentrically to receive a small roller adapted to lock the pulley to the shaft.
Patent GB-189729096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Inclined Gas Retorts.
Inventor: DRAKE JOHN ARMITAGE
Filed: 1897-12-09
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 29,096. Drake, J. A., and Maraland, J. S. Dec. 9. Gas retorts, charging. Inclined retorts in ranks are fed with coal from vessels 5, of equal capacity but of varying shape to suit the distance from the supply vessels to the retorts in any given rank. The bottom of the vessel 5 is closed by a damper 7 having an opening 8 a n operating- handle 9. 16 is a fixed shute below the damper, and 10 is a sliding shute carrying studs 14 which move in the slots 13 of operating-levers 12. The lever 12 closes the damper 7 when withdrawn to the position shown in dotted lines, b u t does not operate the damper when moved to its forward position.
Patent GB-189730890-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flexible and Adjustable Ruler for use in Drawing Curves.
Inventor: CLARK GORDON PATON
Filed: 1897-12-31
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 30,890. Clark, G. P. Dec. 31. Rulers; curves, plotting. -A flexible strip A is fitted with end loops B, C into which the fingers may be introduced for bending the strip to any required curve. An abutment E on a rod D sliding through the loop B may be used to modify the curve. In the form shown, the bending is effected by a cord G which can be fixed in a hole b' in the loop B by sliding it sideways into a tapered slot. F is an additional abutment for further modifying the curve, adjustable on the rod D and clasping the strip at f.
Patent GB-189805038-A (GB)
Title: A Special Heating Apparatus with Regulated Draught for Drying Gypsum and Certain other Products at a Regulated Temperature.
Inventor: BAMBER HENRY KELWAY
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1899-06-01
Abstract: 5038. Bamber, H. K. March 1. Drying gypsum &c.-Plaster of Paris is prepared from gypsum or planter stone and previously-used plaster of Paris in a drying-oven A which is kept at a uniform temperature of 300‹ or 350‹ F. by a heavy grade petroleum in the space D between the double walls of the oven. Hot air passes from a pipe F, through a pipe depending from the open door B, into the oven, from which it passes by an outlet L. The oven and the pipe F are heated by a furnace. The material, which is broken up may be run into the oven in latticed or perforated open wagons.
Patent GB-189807080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generators.
Inventor: NESBITT WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 7080. Lake, H. H., [Nesbitt, W. J.]. March 23. Acetylene. - Relates to apparatus for obtaining acetylene and other gases. The vertical cylindrical tank A' has a rising and falling bell A, the movements of which are guided by rollers A' working against the vertical supporting-rods d. Beneath the vessel A' is an inverted cone A<2>, to which a conical vessel B may be removably connected in an airtight manner by a lever b<2> provided with cams b which force the top rim of the vessel B against the under surface of the port A<2>. Within the bell is a second fixed vessel A<3>, depending from the conical cover of which is a tube N closed at the bottom, within which passes a tube 0 from the outside, and another M from the cover of the bell. The centre of the conical cover has an opening, covered with a perforated disc a<10> and surrounded with a rim or ring a<9>. The ring encloses a space which is filled with charcoal A<6>, and is covered with cheese cloth a<11>. The vessels A<3> and A' are filled with water, to the height shown, by means of the pipe P having an upper and a lower outlet. The removable vessel B is charged with carbide through a shoot C, which receives periodically a small charge from one of the compartments in a movable carbide holder F. This holder consists of a receptacle cut up by vertical partitions into a number of chambers arranged in a straight or curved line, and provided with hinged bottom doors. The receptacle is carried on wheels along a double rail track E, and is moved forwards step-by-step, each time the gas holder falls, by a rod L on the holder acting upon one of the curved teeth on a sprocket-wheel K, and thereby turning a spindle upon which is a pinion j gearing with a rack on the bottom of the receptacle. Each such movement is just sufficient to bring a fresh chamber over the shoot. The door of each chamber is held up by a rail, running along the centre of the track, but broken off over the shoot, thereby allowing the door of the chamber above to fall and discharge its contents. When it is necessary to remove the vessel B, a valve in the lower part of the cone A<2> is brought down to its seat by means of an external handle a<8>, and thereby closes the outlet from the cone A entirely. Should gas be generated to too great an extent, the bell rises to such a height that the lower end of the tube M is raised above the top end of the tube 0, and gas escapes through the latter tube. The gas is purified on its way to the holder by its passage through the charcoal A<6>.
Patent GB-189808270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sounding Boards for Grand Pianos and Upright Pianos.
Inventor: ZOEGA EDUARD
Filed: 1898-04-06
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 8270. ZoÙga, E. April 6. Pianofortes.-The invention relates to soundboards. The ribs a, instead of being attached to the soundboard throughout their length, are only attached at their ends and at intermediate points. For this purpose strips d and c are interposed between the ribs and the board. The strip d is underneath the bridge, and is used in all cases, while the use of the strips e is optional.
Patent GB-189809387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sight Feed Lubricators.
Inventor: GRANDISON JAMES LIONEL
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 9387. Grandison, J. L., and Pickett, W. April 23. Lubricators.-Relates to sight-feed lubricators of condensation or differential-piston type for supplying oil to the supply pipes and valvechests of steam engines &c. Instead of the usual conical regulating-valve, a valve c with a hemispherical head c<1> is employed. In the cylindrical chamber d, forming an enlargement of the feedpipe e, is placed the taper plug f, which is of such a length that it closes the pipe e when the valve head c<1> is on its seat d'.
Patent GB-189815777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Working Valves.
Inventor: SCOTT FRANK WALTER
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,777. Scott, F. W. July 19. Working valves.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 14,563. A.D. 1891. A non-return valve n is placed in the main m, so that, in the event of a diminution of pressure, the running back of the ram &c. will be prevented.
Patent GB-189816315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kites.
Inventor: DOYLE JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 16,315. Doyle, J. Jan. 24, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Kites.-The kite is described in two forms- (1) as a ship, and (2) as an angel. In the first form, here shown, it consists of a main horizontal brace a, with an upright brace c secured thereto. To the brace a, a flat or other model of a hull b is attached. The hull consists of a canvascovered frame. The topsail d is secured to a cross brace b<1> and to guys e, e'. The jib or foresail f is attached to the mast c and the end of the brace a. The mainsail g is attached to the mast c, the brace a, and the gaff h. The kite string k is attached to the free end of a rod i, socketed into the lower part of the upright c, and held by a guy j. Instead of the usual tail, a kind of anchor is employed, consisting of cross-bars m to which is attached a baggy fabric m<1> and an upright stick m'. The latter is connected to the ends of the rod a by a bridle n. In the second form, the rods a, c, i and the anchor tail are employed, while the wings of the angel are carried by laterally-extending sticks and are secured by guys.
Patent GB-189817367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddles for Bicycles and their Supports.
Inventor: BEAUMONT FREDERICK EDWARD BLAC
Filed: 1898-08-11
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 17,367. Beaumont, F. E. B. Aug. 11. Saddles; saddle springs and supports.-The saddle frame consists of a thin metal plate A, Fig. 1, with two cup-shaped perforated recesses B over which project steel blade springs C, Fig. 4*, which receive the rider's weight. The plate A may be covered with leather. Clamps E, Fig. 1, are fitted under the parts B to secure the saddle to a crossbar F, which is clamped at G to the saddle-bar H as shown. The bar H is mounted on a square &c. stem K, Figs. 1 and 2, which works in a socket I enclosing a helical spring L. A shoulder on the stem rests on the spring, which may be adjusted by a nut M. The socket I is fixed in the bicycle frame J in the usual way. The stem K may be polygonal or segmental ; in the latter case, the socket I is cylindrical and is fitted with a segmental filling N adjustable by a screw 0 as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189820262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Posts and Bars applicable for Telephone and Telegraph Posts, Railway Sleepers, and the like.
Inventor: HELLSTROEM BROR OLOF VIKTOR
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 20,262. Hellstr÷m, B. O. V. Sept. 24. Sleepers for railways are formed of beton strengthened by a metal skeleton. Fig. 7 shows a metal skeleton F of angle-iron having right-angled web pieces G for holding the beton.
Patent GB-189821299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus and Method for the Subjection of Liquid Substances to the Action of Air and other Reagents, more especially for the Treatment of Manganate of Soda or other Alkali.
Inventor: FELT FRANK BILLINGS
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 21,299. Felt, F. B. Oct. 10. Oxygen; nitrogen.-Relates to processes and apparatus for the subjection of liquid substances to the action of air and other reagents, more especially for the treatment of a solution of manganate of soda or other alkali to obtain oxygen. Consists in introducing the gas in such a manner that the liquid acted upon is immediately removed d from the liquid unacted upon, its place being supplied by fresh liquid. The apparatus shown consists of a complete device, without its enclosing-case, for treating a sodium-manganate solution with steam and air alternately, so that the solution is alternately de-oxidized and re-oxidized, oxygen being given off in the first step, and nitrogen in the second, both of these gases being collected, if desired. At one corner of the casing is a vertical pipe E, connected at the bottom of the apparatus to a cross - pipe, from which branch pipes project. These are provided with a number of upstanding nozzles. This system of pipes is for introducing the air. The steam is brought by another corner pipe F, also having branch pipes and nozzles. The supports J, J<1> complete a frame, which is braced together by bars K. These bars are joined by cross-bars L, which support rows of vertical open-ended tubes G having enlarged bottom ends g, each end being immediately above both an air and a steam nozzle. There are also supported by the frame perforated or network partitions H, and diaphragms I having openings, say alternately at the edges and centre. When this device has been placed within its casing, the liquid is charged up to about the top of the tubes G. The alternate injection of steam and air now takes place, and causes the liquid within each tube to be projected upwards, when it is broken up by being forced through the network &c. screens H, and is next dashed against the diaphragms I. The gas, oxygen or nitrogen, which is liberated, escapes, through an opening in the top of the casing, while the liquid thus treated tumbles back into the space surrounding the tubes. In modified forms, there are no tubes, the jet of steam or air causing the liquid to circulate either round a vertical partition, or round a horizontal track, but in any case m such a manner that the liquid acted upon is immediately removed from the unacted liquid, while fresh liquid takes its place.
Patent GB-189823502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Tuning Pianos and other Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: GEORGE FRANK LEE
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 23,502. George, F. L. Nov. 8. Tuning pianofortes.-The metal string frame has secured to it in a groove 5<b> by screws 8 a bar 5a carrying gudgeons 5 spaced at intervals to allow for one, two, or three strings as required. Levers 3, one for each string, are pivoted in the gudgeons by pins 3<e> passing into the slots in the gudgeons and the slots 3<d> in the levers, and the ends rest against pins 7<b> between flanges 7<a> on sleeves 7 fitting over the tuning-pins 6. Collars 6<a> on the pins press the sleeve 7, and so the levers 3, to the left as the screw is tightened, and stretch the strings 4 which pass round a grooved hub 3<a> and are fixed in perforated lugs 3<c>. The sounding-board is arranged to provide an unobstructed space below the strings to obtain a better tone.
Patent GB-189902177-A (GB)
Title: Method of Supplying Electrical Energy to Motor Vehicles from Two Overhead Conductors.
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 2177. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. Jan. 31. Electric railways and tramways with two overhead conductors, and consists of means for obvia ting the difficulties experienced in the arrangement of the conductors at points and crossings. Conductors; collectors.-The upper conductor E or E<1> of each line runs uninterruptedly through a crossing, while the low conductor D or D<1> is interrupted, its parts being joined by a looped connecting-piece within which is the upper conductor of the crossing line. The collecting-device for the upper conductor on the vehicle is a roller C or sliding truck that can pass through the loop of the lower conductor, while the collecting-device for the latter is a contact-bar B. When the crossing is at an acute angle, the ends of the lower conductors are extended on either side of the gap, as shown at d' and d', so that there is no breakage of contact as the contact-bar B passes.
Patent GB-189904446-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reversing and Controlling Apparatus for Steam Winding and other similar Engines.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1900-03-01
Abstract: 4446. Wood, J. March 1. Starting-engines. - Relates to steam reversing- gear for winding and like engines. A steam cylinder A and an oil-locking cylinder B are mounted in line on a bed-plate C, and connected by a bracket D made in one with the cylinder covers. The cylinder A through links J acts on the reversing-shaft L, whereby the link-motion 0, P can be adjusted. The distributing-valves of the two cylinders are attached to one rod, which can be operated by a floating lever S. This lever is at one end connected through suitable linkage to an arm on the reversing-shaft L, and at the other to the reversing hand-lever X. By this means each movement of the piston in the cylinder A to adjust the link-motion effects an adjustment of the valve of the cylinder B whereby the gear is locked in the position which it has been caused to take up.
Patent GB-189905324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Counter Dies.
Inventor: COPAS ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 5324. Copas, R. J. March 10. Embossing and stamping.-A counter-die is obtained by pressing an oiled electrotype or other die A into a layer of plastic material B supported by a grooved metal plate E ; the layer of plastic material is previously prepared by embedding within it a thin perforated plate C, preferably made of copper.
Patent GB-189906074-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamp for Woodworkers.
Inventor: WOEBS LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6074. Woebs, L. March 20. Clamps. - Wood to be worked is gripped between the jaws a, b, of which the jaw a is pivoted at d and adjusted by the cam levers e pivoted to the fixed piece f and provided with the pawl g. The jaw b is carried by a piece h, the base of which may be pressed down so as to engage the notches w by means of the cam lever k pivoted to the bolt i, which can be slid in a slot c<1> in the body c. The body is formed with three arms l, m, u at right-angles to one another, and the arms l, m are toothed at n as shown for the tooth t on the sliding piece o. The piece o carries a cam lever r for clamping the tool to a table, tree, or post &c., which bears against the opposite arm m, l, or u.
Patent GB-189908055-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for Producing Articles of Malleable or Annealed Iron, having a Part thereof Chilled, specially applicable for the Manufacture of Cord Clamps for Harvesting Machines.
Inventor: DENNIS SAMUEL KIRKWOOD
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 8055. Dennis. S. K. April 17. Casting.-Relates to a method of and apparatus for making malleable or annealed iron articles having a portion thereof formed by a chilled casting. The method is described with reference to the manufacture of cord clamps for harvesting - m a - chines, in which the cord - gripping surface is chilled. Fig. 2 shows the mould J in section, with the malleable part A of the clamp placed therein. The recess G in the part A indicates the position of the chilled surface to be produced. A frangible mould P with overflow at R is placed on the top of the part A, and is kept in position by a cap pivoted at M and provided with an orifice at Q through which the metal is poured into the mould formed by the parts J, A, and P. The malleable or annealed part A is produced in the ordinary way.