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Patent GB-189903091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Straining Paper Pulp.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 3091. White, J. Feb. 11. Strainers.-The vat A<1> is fixed, and is provided round its outer edge with a deep well A<3>, into which projects a flange or projecting portion of an oscillating frame D carrying the strainer plates C. The frame D is pivoted at F, and is slowly oscillated by a rotating cam J and connecting- rod K. The pivots F may be carried by vertical and sliding rods, which are raised intermittently by a rotating cam, so that the frame is raised and lowered in addition to being oscillated as described. The frame may also be carried by rotating eccentrics, adjustable stops being provided on the sides of the vat to limit the movement of the frame. The pulp is admitted to the well A<3>, and is forced by the flexible diaphragm A<2> through the strainer plates, from which it passes to the discharge box through passages which are flexible or are otherwise constructed so as to allow of the necessary movements of the frame D. The flexible diaphragm A<2> may be dispensed with, if desired, and the pulp may be passed through the strainer in the opposite direction. The heavier pulp &c. sinks to the bottom of the well A<3>, and is removed through suitable cocks &c. to the auxiliary strainer.
Patent GB-189907158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: HADDOCK WORCESTER
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 7158. Haddock, W. April 5. Annular-chamber type.-Steam entering by a port A, a reversing and cutoff valve B, ports in the casing, and a valve E of the form shown in Fig. 3, acts between the latter, which serves as an abutment, and a piston J<2> having a metallic packing J<3> and fixed to the drum J. Recesses E<7> in the valve E control the communication between the chamber K and the exhausts G. Ports B<4> lead steam to cushioning - chambers E'‹ communicating through spring-closed valves F<3> and passages F<2> with the exhausts G. To allow the piston J<2> to pass, the valve E is oscillated by the action of inclines J<7> on the valve-wings E<6>, and from the exterior by the action of a cam Q on two rollers carried by toothed slides engaging teeth on a two-armed lever secured to the valve spindle E<2>. The valve B is operated by a lever M, which may be reversed by hand or by the eccentric-rod N having a pin N<15> engaging a recess M<8> and wings M<9> of the extension M<7>, which has pins M<10> to operate a lever E<9> on the spindle E<2>. The lever M has projections M<4>, Fig. 10, adapted to engage resesses N<4> in the rod N and provided with a collar M<5> and a smaller projection M<6>, into engagement with which holes N<12 >are pressed by a spring behind a handle N<9> which is pivoted at N<8> to the handle N<16>; a pin N<14> on the rod N engages a hole in the handle N<9>. The drum J has spring- pressed packing-rings V.
Patent GB-189909916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Singeing Machines for Fabrics.
Inventor: DANIELS JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 9916. Daniels, J. H., and Brown, J. June 8. Singeing.-Two pieces of fabric I, I' are simultaneously singed by a revolving hot roller B. Each piece of fabric is carried, as indicated by the arrows, at one side of the roller, being threaded on the rods or rollers C or C' carried on the sliding rods D, D<1>, which are actuated by hand-levers F, F<1> through pinion and rack gearing.
Patent GB-189910859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: VIGNES GEORGE FRANCIS GABRIEL
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 10,859. Des Vignes, G. F. G., and Cloud, W. A. May 24. Sectional boilers.-Projecting radially from a steam and water drum a are a number of water chambers b which are traversed by smoke-tubes. The chambers b are preferably square in crosssection as shown, and the tubes are preferably in two sets which cross each other ; but triangular, circular, or other forms of section may be adopted, and the tubes need not cross each other. From the openings of the chambers b, which are preferably contracted as shown, tubes a' extend to near the top of the drum a, and along the top of the drum adjacent to the ends of these tubes run baffle-plates a<3>. The lower ends of the chambers bare connected to return circulation tubes a<4>. The ends of the furnace space e are closed by brickwork, by walls of vertical water tubes, or by flat water chambers, the water tubes and water chambers being suitably connected to form a circulation system. Any one of the chambers b can be readily removed or replaced. In place of one drum a, two intercommunicating drums or chambers may be provided. The whole is enclosed in a suitable casing as shown.
Patent GB-189911157-A (GB)
Title: Self-lighting Gas Burner.
Inventor: BEESE RICHARD
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 11,157. Beese, R. May 29. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-Relates to apparatus in which the heat from a pilot jet, which has been automatically lit by a catalytic igniter, causes a thermostatic rod to open the valve controlling the supply of gas to the main burner. W h e n the ordinary cock is turned on, the gas traverses the channels and tubes a, b, d, d', d<2>, e, and f to the catalytic igniter g. The heat of the pilot flame causes the compound metal rod h, acting through the plunger l and the levers n, o, to depress the valve spindle c. The conical valve c<1> then uncovers the gas passage to the main burner, and, when the spindle has reached its lowest position, the part c<2> cuts off the gas supply to the pilot jet. The thermostatic rod A is subsequently heated by the main flame, but should this flame be extinguished while the ordinary cock is turned on, the valve may be re-opened and the gas re-lit by pressing the thumb-button l<1> on the plunger l.
Patent GB-189915742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-hole Doors or Plates for Boilers and the like, the Invention relating particularly to Means for Clamping Hand-hole Plates in Position.
Inventor: TIDEMANN HENRY GERHARD
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 15,742. Tidemann, H. G., and Meier, E. D. Aug. 1. Handhole doors. - Relates to means for facilitating the clamping into position, and removal, of handhole doors for boilers and the like. The bridgeplate e is made with a slot or large hole which allows it to drop when the nut or other fastening is slackened, as shown in Fig. 2, after which, without detaching the parts, it may be readily passed inside the boiler or other vessel. A hook may be attached as shown in Fig. 8, so that the door and its fittings may be hung on the edge of the hole, inside the boiler ; the hook may be made integral with any part of the door or its fittings. Fig. 12 shows a cam and lever fastening, the lever having a suspending-hook s formed on it.
Patent GB-189916425-A (GB)
Title: Sand Mould Pressing Machine.
Inventor: RICHES GEORGE MICHAEL
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 16,425. Riches, G. M. Aug. 12. Moulding.-A ramming - apparatus for sand moulds has a framework A with a table A<2>, above which is a platen E. The platen is carried by rods D connected to a crank shaft C, and can be swung clear of the table as shown in Fig. 3, by means of a lever B with a lug B<2> engaging the rods. On pulling the lever forwards, the platen is drawn over the table by a weight W. The lever is then depressed to lower the platen by means of the crank and rods to compress the sand. A stop H limits the forward movement of the rods D, and a stop I limits the upward return movement of crank shaft.
Patent GB-189917761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Reed Holders of Carpet Looms and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: BALDWIN EDWARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-09-02
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 17,761. Baldwin, E. A. Sept. 2. Looms, pile-forming in.-In reed holders of looms for making Axminster or pile carpets, the back portion T' is made tubular and of metal, a flat portion t<3>, with or without a shoulder t<4>, being made to receive the reeds,
Patent GB-189924977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SAYER ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1899-12-16
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 24,977. Sayer, A. E. Dec. 16. Tyres, pneumatic. -The edges a, b of the outer cover A are held close together without overlapping, by securing along one edge studs c, which take into keyhole slots d fastened to the opposite edge.
Patent GB-190006341-A (GB)
Inventor: TELLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1901-04-04
Abstract: 6341. Teller, W., and Teller, H. E. April 5. Games played with boards, blocks, balls, etc.; puzzles.-A board 1 is formed with a central channel 2, which communicates with compartments I, II by openings 6, 7. The channel is filled with blocks, which, in the arrangement shown, are marked with the letters of the alphabet. The game or puzzle consists in restoring the letters to their proper order after "A" and "Z" have been interchanged. To play a war game, the board may also be divided into two parts marked, for instance, "US" and "Spain" respectively, and the underside of certain pieces are coloured to represent Spaniards In this case the puzzle consists in working the coloured pieces from " Spain into the compartment II and back again. According to the Provisional Specification, a round board is formed with an annular channel communicating with pockets. Lettered balls are placed in the channel, and the object of the ga ne is to manipulate the board so as to run certain balls into the pockets and form words. The board may be covered with glass. In a modification, flat pieces are used and are moved by two players alternately.
Patent GB-190007110-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Cleaning the Rails of Tramways.
Inventor: NABLE DAVID
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 7110. Nable, D. April 17. Watering-carts.-An appliance for cleaning tramway rails, which may be attached to a watering-cart, consists of a scoop A and brush C, with sometimes a guide wheel H. The scoop may be detachable, and the brush may have a raised rib of bristles to work in the rail groove.
Patent GB-190009582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinet-desks.
Inventor: COPELAND ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 9582. Copeland, R. J. May 24. Bookcases; desks; cabinets. - Relates to a cabinet desk for office use. The ledgers are contained in compartments in movable inner cases 30 or 31 placed in outer cases 2, 3 suspended by cords 4 passing over pulleys 5, 6. The desk part 17 of the cabinet is hinged as shown, and, when closed up against the bookcase part, the ways 19, 20, &c. come opposite to similar ways on the bottoms of the cases. Any pair of sets of compartments can be brought into position to allow of any particular book being slid out on to the desk top. The desk 17 and the hinged door 28, when closed, prevent removal of a book except by sliding out into one of the ways 19 &c. These ways are closed at the outer ends, so that a book cannot be removed by an unauthorized person. The inner cases may be moved bodily and placed in a safe. The outer ends of the ways on the desk may be opened or closed by a hinged strip. The desk top may be made movable, and the bookcases fixed.
Patent GB-190010731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Washing Bottles.
Inventor: PETTERSON ANDERS PONTUS
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,731. Petterson, A. P. June 12. Cleaning bottles.-Fig. 1 shows a plan of the machine. The shaft 13 is driven by means of the pulley 14, and carries a pulley 15 from which the shafts 26, 41, 60, 47 are driven by the belt connections shown. The bottle is first soaked in water, and its neck is then inserted in the tubular guide 31, so that rubber strips secured to the shaft 26 enter the bottle and cleanse it. The guide 31 is carried by the rod 32, which slides in the pivoted tube 35, held in position by the spring 38. The bottle is next placed against the guide 52, pressing it back till the brush at the end of the shaft 47 enters the bottle and cleans the bottom ; the neck is cleaned by the brushes 45, 64. The outside of the bottle is cleaned by the four side brushes 17, Fig. 6, and central brush 16, contained in the drum 11 ; water is admitted through the openings 23, and passes through holes in the side supports of the brushes to the bristles.
Patent GB-190010968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Wicks.
Inventor: SARAFIAN HENTIR
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,968. Sarafian, H. June 16. Wicks.-Tips A of asbestos fibre or other incombustible material are enclosed in a n-shaped gauze casing B, and are prevented from jambing when raised and lowered in the wick-tube by stitching the lower end of the gauze casing B closely to the wick C, as shown at E, the stitches, passing both through the gauze and over the lower edges thereof ; an openly-coiled wire helix D may be embedded in the incombustible tip A, to intercept and conduct the heat to the sides of the wick.
Patent GB-190110696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Mills applicable for the Manufacture of Paint, White Lead, Pigments, Printing Ink, Confectionery or the like.
Inventor: WALLIS CHARLES
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 10,696. Wallis, C., and Lagerwall, R. E. M. May 23. Roller mills for paint, pigments, white lead, ink, confectionery, &c. The material is fed from the hopper between two equal rollers c, d, which run at the same speed ; other rollers e, f, driven at a higher speed, act in conjunction with the rollers d, c respectively, and are provided with delivery scrapers h.
Patent GB-190115322-A (GB)
Title: Improved Liquid Starting Resistance for Electro-motors and the like.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 15,322. Feeny, V. I., [Allgemeine Elektricitats Ges.]. July 29. Switches.-In liquid resistances for controlling heavy electric motors on railways, elevators, transporters, or elsewhere, a reversing or other switch may be connected with the controlling- valve g, so that the switch can be moved only when this valve is opened to empty the resistance tanks, by operating the valve by a crank which engages in slots in a stop-wheel attached to the switch.
Patent GB-190118150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Smelting Furnaces.
Inventor: LAIRD DAVID
Filed: 1901-09-11
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 18,150. Laird, D. Sept. 11. Crucible tongs.-In a smelting-furnace, a crucible a containing the ore and flux, stands on a circular hearth, and when the metal in the crucible is ready for pouring out, the body and the cover of the furnace are removed and the foot i, on the backbone h of a cradle, is inserted through a recess in the hearth. The removing-cradle has lifting- handles l, curved ribs j, and uprights k with turned-in portions n, one of the handles being straight and the other having two prongs.
Patent GB-190122721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Brooches and Pendants
Inventor: BIPPART ACHILL
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-11-11
Abstract: 22,721. Bippart, A. Nov. 11. Pendants; brooches.-Relates to means for securmg a pin-tongue or fastening to a pendant. Fig. 1 shows a rear view of an open centre pendant with the pin-tongue removed, Fig. 2 shows the pin-tongue and its frame, and Fig. 4 shows the two attached to form a brooch. The pin-frame g is formed with a hinge h for the pin j, and a catch i for the pin. Adjacent to the hinge h and catch i, the frame g is formed with lugs k, adapted to engage sockets f on the pendant a, and secure the frame g at these points. The frame g has also a spring bolt l for engaging an ear or socket e on the pendant, to secure the frame in place with the lugs k in engagement with the sockets f. The bolt l has a thumb-piece m for withdrawing it. The ring b is hinged to the pendant, and may be turned back as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190200151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Range Finders
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 151. Justice, P. M., [Davis, C.]. Jan. 2. Range-finders.-Two telescopes C, C' are fixed on a base D, the former at a right-angle and the latter at a lesser angle, say (90‹-k), Fig. 1. When the telescope C is sighted on a distant object, the image of it in the focal plane of the second instrument, is displaced laterally by an amount depending upon the angle between the sight line C', P and the combination line C', Y'. The scale is thus graduated to give directly the distance C P. For use on board ship, the two telescopes may be fixed, and the ship slewed round to bring the telescope C on the distant object. When this has been done, the fact may be signalled by a bell to the second operator. In some cases, the range scale may be operated by a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-190205924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Hanging of Sliding Window Sashes
Inventor: RHODES THOMAS WEBBER
Filed: 1902-03-11
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 5924. Rhodes, T. W., and Rhodes, F. R. C. March 11. Windows. - S l i d i n g sashes are connected to balancing - weights d by chains e which pass over toothed pulleys or chain- wheels c mounted in metal frames f, i in the pulley stiles, and are attached to the sash stiles and weights by cross-pins k, m. An oblique slit l is made in the sash stile to receive the pin k.
Patent GB-190210388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: HINES JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 10,388. Hines, J. May 6. Brakes.-Relates to improvements on the brake mechanism described in Specifications Nos. 23,092 and 24,762, A.D. 1901. The flexible member a is actuated by a lever c, Figs. 1 and 2, pivoted to a clip b secured on the handle-bar, preferably formed in two parts pivoted together at c<2> and provided with a thumb-piece c', which is pivoted to allow it to yield to the pressure of the thumb and is held in position by a spring c<4>. The other end of the member a slides in a sleeve a, Fig. 4, connected to the brake cord &c., but is prevented from rotating therein by a cross-pin a<3> engaging in a slot in the sleeve a or by equivalent means. The cord d is guided round the angles of the frame. either by semi-tubular troughs secured by clips to the frame or by passing round pegs f<2> secured to a lever f, Fig. 8, pivoted by a clip f<1> to the frame. The end of the cord d is secured to a drum g, Fig. 10, which can be rotated to adjust the cord and clamped between plates pivoted to the arms of the stirrup h. In a modification shown in Fig. 13, two pulleys are provided on an axle secured by a clip to the frame, the cord d being wound on one and a cord d' leading to the brake on the other. To adjust the cords, the pulleys are rotated relatively and are then clamped by a nut i<3>. The arms h are formed with pins h<1> adapted to engage in jaws j, Figs. 15 and 16, formed on levers l pivoted in brackets m carried by clips m<1>. The brake shoes k are adjustably secured by bolts k<2> to slots l<2> formed in the lever l. In a modification, shown in Figs. 17 and 18, a lever l formed with jaws j and carrying the shoe k, is pivoted to a block n bolted to a slotted extension o of the clip m<1>. A spring j<1> connecting the parts l, n retracts the brake shoes. In another modification, shown in Figs. 19 and 20, the lever l is pivoted to plates p between which is clamped an extension of the clip m<1>. The spring j<1> is compressed between an extension m<3> of one plate p and an extension of the plate l.
Patent GB-190215257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Treatment of Peat
Inventor: HENDUNEN ANDREAS
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 15,257. Hendunen, A. July 8. Drying peat. -An apparatus for drying peat by means of compressed air, which may, or may not, be first heated. Fig. 2 shows one of the described forms, in which compressed air passes from an inlet tap 1, through the peat in the containing-chamber, to an outlet tap 2. The peat is fed from the usual mixing and agitating apparatus into the drying-chamber, through a door 5, and is compressed between perforated plates 3, which are actuated by screws 4. Thus the air current is compelled to traverse the bulk of the peat. Peripheral flanges are made upon the plates 3, so as to force the peat against the walls of the drying-chamber, and thus prevent the direct passage of air between the peat and the walls. The apparatus is rotatable about a horizontal axis 6, and has supports 8 mounted on a base 7, which is fixed on wheels. Each of the taps 1, 2 serves alternately as the admission-tap for compressed air, according as to which tap is situated at the top as the apparatus is rotated. Thus the air current is reversed in direction through the peat several times during one drying operation. One modified form of the apparatus is not rotatable, and has admission and exit taps on each side of the drying- receptacle. The peat is fed in through doors at the top, and withdrawn at similar doors in the base of the apparatus. Another modification has a cylindrical drying-chamber with removable ends, and it is mounted so as to be rotatable about its horizontal axis. The perforated pressure plates extend across the chamber perpendicularly to the axis, and they are actuated from each end by axial screws. The dried peat may be finally compressed into blocks in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190216052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Exhaust Valve Governors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1902-07-18
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,052. Soc. F. Charron, Girardot, et Voigt. Oct. 17, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas and like engines, governing in. A sleeve c carrying the exhaust-valve cams d, f is slid axially by the governor so as to leave the valves closed when the speed is excessive. The movement of the governor is communicated from a sleeve j through a rod g with an adjustable fork i, which may be secured as shown in Figs. 2 or 4. The shaft a may be slid axially by the governor.