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Patent GB-189816861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Signalling on Railways, and Stopping Trains in Case of Danger.
Inventor: BARKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-04
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 16,861. Barker, W. Aug. 4. Brakes.-One or more inclined planes G, H are mounted on pivots between or on either side of the rails and are connected through the cranks K, rods F, L-shaped levers E, and links A, C to the balance levers B, D of the home' and distant' signals, so that, when one of the signals is at ` danger,' the corresponding incline is in a vertical or operative position, but, when the signal is put to safety,' the incline is rotated to a horizontal or inoperative position. When in operative position, the incline is adapted to engage a bowl L on a sliding bar M mounted on the engine, and, through the lever O,to open the valve Q in the vacuum brake pipe R, so applying the brakes. The rod M is reset by a rod S, which is held in the position to which it is moved, by the packing- gland T. The incline H, connected to the dis- 'tant' signal, is adapted to open the valve Q just sufficiently to check the speed of the train before reaching the home' signal, whereas the incline G, connected to the ' home ' signal, is adapted to stop the train. In a modification, in which four signal arms are carried on the same post, each signal is adapted to move the incline to its inoperative position.
Patent GB-189817584-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Petroleum Vaporizer and Burner for Incandescent Light.
Inventor: PELLETIER EDOUARD LE
Filed: 1898-08-15
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 17,584. Le Pelletier, E. Aug. 15. Incandescent vapour lamps. -A petroleum v a p o u r burner is provided with a vaporizing - tube a, b of uniform section and having two bends. The end b is closed by a metal piece b* carrying a pointed spindle c which serves to spread out the extremity d<1> of the metallic wick d, the other end of which terminates in a spherical piece or ring d* to facilitate its removal for cleaning purposes. The end a of the tube is connected to a reservoir containing petroleum under pressure. The vapour produced in the hot part of the tube passes by a pipe e, having a disconnectible joint f, to a nozzle g, formed in two parts screwed together, the lower part carrying a needle i for regulating the feed through the opening h to the tube n and burner gauze k. A tight joint is made between the two parts of the nozzle g by means of Wood's or an analogous fusible mixture or of a highly-fusible metal such as tin or by means of mercury. In a modification, the piece b* carries a tubular piece terminating in a bell mouth which presses the ends d' of the wick inwards.
Patent GB-189818012-A (GB)
Title: Measuring and Checking Apparatus for Corn and other Small-grained Goods.
Inventor: HOHMANN CONRAD
Filed: 1898-08-22
Granted: 1899-08-22
Abstract: 18,012. Hohmann, C. Aug. 22. Measured quantities, delivering; measures of capacity.-The apparatus is for measuring corn and the like which passes down a wedge-shaped shoot a into the measuring-chamber of the delivery device c, c<1>, d, d'. When filled, the measuring- chamber is swung over the delivery shoot e, to discharge its contents, by means of the handle k. The measuring-chamber is formed by the walls c<1>, d<1>, which are relatively adjustable to regulate the capacity, and which can be secured in position by a spring lever k<1>, pivoted to the handle k, taking into holes in an arc-shaped piece h; the handle is fixed to the part d and the arc to the part c. Each stroke of the handle k carries forward with it, through a distance corresponding to that between the walls c<1>, d', the pawl lever of a counter x, thus registering the amount of grain discharged ; the lever is returned by a spring. A complete stroke of the handle k in either direction is ensured by means of the tumbling double pawl k<2> engaging a rack o and reversed automatically at each end of the movement by stops o<2>. A flap l, weighted at l<2>, rises, when the grain is nearly exhausted, and lowers a rod l<3> into the teeth of the rack o in front of the pawl so as to lock the apparatus. In a modified form of the apparatus, the measuring-vessel moves in a straight line.
Patent GB-189818411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atmospheric Burners for Gas Heating Stoves.
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN WILLIAM BERNARD
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 18,411. Wright, J. W. B., and Darwin, H. Aug. 27. Gas burners, atmospheric.-Relates to a construction of gas burner for the purpose of preventing lighting-back. The mixing-chamber a is formed with an air inlet b, and a double-ended gas inlet e fitted with perforated nozzles f. The upper part of the chamber a is formed as a perforated plate c with a raised lip d. A cone g is supported above the chamber a, and has a space at the bottom for the passage of the mixture of gas and air. An outer cone h, cemented to the burner, encloses the cone g, and forms a passage to conduct the mixture to the ignition point or points k. The construction may be applied to burners having one or more emission ports.
Patent GB-189819936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controllers for Electric Motors.
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 19,936. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Sept. 20. Motors, controlling.-A seriesparallel controller for four or more electric motors, arranged in pairs, is so. constructed that when one or more motors are cut out the remaining motors will be connected in parallel. Fig. 1 is a development of the controller cylinder K carrying two series of contacts, arranged in the manner shown, and acted on by two rows of brushes numbered 1 to 8 and 9 to 15. The motors A<1>, A', A<3>, A<4> are provided with cut - out switches CO<1>, CO<2>, CO<3>, and CO<4> respectively. In the first position of the controller, the motors are coupled in two pairs A', A<3> and A<2>, A<4>, the pairs being in series with each other and with a resistance R, as shown in Fig. 2<a>; when, however, one of the motors A' is out out by throwing the switch CO<1>, the connections are changed so that the remaining three motors are in parallel, as shown in Fig. 3<a>.
Patent GB-189826475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purifying and Decolorising Saccharine Liquors.
Inventor: LUCK EDWARD
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 26,475. Luck, E., and Luck, S. G. Dec. 14. Purifying saccharine liquids and syrups.-Saccharine solutions, such as those produced in cane sugar, glucose, or starch sugar manufacture, and brewers', vinegar-makers', and distillers' worts, are purified and decolorized by treating them with a compound of barium or calcium with an oxide of manganese, such as barium or calcium permanganate. The precipitated impurities are separated by filtration or otherwise.
Patent GB-189909514-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Red-brown Dyestuff Containing Sulphur Directly Dyeing Cotton.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9514. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. May 5. Dyes, artificial.-A new dye-stuff, which contains sulphur and dyes cotton directly red brown, is produced by heating trinitro-p-amidodiphenylamine with sulphur and an alkaline sulphide in aqueous solution at 160‹-170‹ C. for several hours, then evaporating off the remaining water, and heating the dry product at 130‹ U. until it dissolves in water with a violet colour. The trinitrop-amidodiphenylamine employed is obtained by acting with 1 : 2 : 4-chlorodinitrobenzene upon nitro-p-phenylenediamine in aqueous alcoholic solution in presence of an acetate. The product is a brick-red powder which crystallizes from hot acetic acid in red-brown laminµ.
Patent GB-189911354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Graduated Patterns for Cutting Dress-bodices.
Inventor: GAUNT WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 11,354. Gaunt, W., Gaunt, J. A., and Gaunt, J. May 31. Measuring for.- Relates to patterns for dress bodices, and consists in providing each portion of the pattern with aseries of graduated lines set at different distances apart for the different measurements c o r r e - sponding with the length, width, o r other dimensions. The numbers corresponding to the measurements are marked on the lines so that, after a person has been measured, it is only necessary t o find the corresponding numbers on t h e pattern in order to cut it out. The lines may be variously coloured or marked in order to show standard or average sizes. Fig. 1 shows a graduated pattern for the front of a dress bodice prepared according to this invention.
Patent GB-189918719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cans for Holding Liquids such as Petroleum, Benzine, and such like.
Inventor: HENZE FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 18,719. Henze, F., Cohn, J., and Schmitz, W. H. Sept. 16. Cans for petroleum, benzine, and the like are provided with means for preventing flames from reaching the interior. The spout b has a conical sieve g<1>. The filling-aperture c has a cap d and an interior sieve g<2>, which is protected by a perforated box i with points k pressed out against the sieve g'. The air inlet f has a sieve g, over which is fixed a cover h, which returns back to the can any oil that may splash out.
Patent GB-189918946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Clamps.
Inventor: VEINE EDWARD NAPOLEON LA
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 18,946. La Veine, E. N. Sept. 20. Fastenings, clamp. The base-plate 1 and the top plate 6 are pivoted together by means of the pin 9 passing through the lugs 4, 8. At the front edge of the base-plate is a bead 2 carrying pins 3 which engage in apertures in the bead 7. A spring surrounding the pivot pin 9 presses the jaws together. The clamp may be sewn to a garment or other article, or may be attached by passing the edge of the article under the hook 10 so that it is engaged by the prong 11.
Patent GB-189920471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Batteries.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 20,471. Boult. A. J., [Delafon, P.]. Oct. 12. Dry batteries.- Relates to a dry battery of the LeclanchÚ type, in which the zinc Z is of the shape shown and provided with holes on both of its long sides. R is the carbon element The electrolyte is a paste made of equal parts of sal-ammoniac, zinc chloride, and felt dust mixed with gelatine or the like, and the cell A is filled with this paste.
Patent GB-189920662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Corking or Stoppering of Bottles and the like.
Inventor: KRUSE MAX GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 20,662. Kruse, M. G. Oct. 14. Corking; corks, retaining.-The mouth of the bottle, jar, &c. is formed with a seat a. The cork b is placed on this seat, Fig. 5, a metal disc or cap c is placed on the cork, and the cork is then forced down by the plunger d on to the seat a, as shown in Fig. 2. The cork is secured by the pivoted latches e, Figs. 2 and 5, which are hooked over the top of the cap &c. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the ends of the metal band f are passed behind a wire &c. h fixed on the neck of the vessel, and, after the cork has been compressed on its seat, the free ends of the bands are bent upwards. In the corking- press shown in Fig. 5, the plunger d and the operating-lever k are mounted in the frame m, the spring i serving to raise the lever after operation. When the lever has been operated, a pin is passed through the holes l<1>, k<1>, to hold the lever and plunger while the cork is being secured.
Patent GB-190000866-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Hermetically Closing Receptacles for Preserving Alimentary Products.
Inventor: LABARRERE VICTOR
Filed: 1900-01-15
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 866. LabarrÞre, V. Jan. 15. Stoppers.-Relates to means for hermetically closing all kinds of receptacles for preserving alimentary substances. An india-rubber ring a is placed round the upper part of the receptacle, and is partly covered and compressed by the flange b<1> of a metal cover b. The ring a is then enclosed by a metal collar c, the edges of which are turned over as shown in Fig. 1. A push-button, comprising a metal cap g and a covering h with spring tongues or arm h<1>, is passed through holes in the ends of this collar to secure it.
Patent GB-190002980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Cigarettes.
Inventor: BEEMAN JOSEPH SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2980. Beeman, J. S. Feb. 14. Cigarettes are provided with waterproofed paper mouthpieces which are inserted in the end of the cigarettes and may be secured in place by means of an adhesive material. Fig. 1 shows a paper blank A gilded or coated with a strip of cork &c. at A<2>, and Fig. 2 shows the cigarette with the mouthpiece placed within it. The gilding &c, may be effected after the mouthpiece has been inserted in the cigarette.
Patent GB-190003327-A (GB)
Title: Improved Forms of Files for Holding Papers, Documents or Parchments.
Inventor: THOMAS JAMES PHILIP
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3327. Thomas, J. P. Feb. 20. Filing papers &c.-The filing-wire is passed through the base-piece and secured in place by a transverse wire slipped through a perforation in the end beneath the base. When full, the filing- wire and papers are removed from the base, and the papers are transferred to a string which is threaded through the hole in the filing-wire.
Patent GB-190003714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Garments or the like.
Inventor: WHITE FRANK ROBERT
Filed: 1900-02-26
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3714. White, F. R., Barker, M., and White, E. M. Feb. 26. Combination undergarments.-Fig. 2 shows a rear view of the garment with the flap C fastened, and Fig. 3 a similar view with the flap C unfastened and let down. The invention consists in providing an opening A in the rear part of the garment, which opening is normally closed by an inner flap B and an outer flap C, the latter of which is provided with a band E which can be passed around the waist and be fastened at the front of the wearer. The opening A is also narrowed by side pieces D, D, which are preferably situated between the inner flap B and the outer flap C. The garment has a longitudinal central opening down the front, which extends from the neck to the waist or to the fork and is fastened by buttons. G are loops for the passage of the suspenders.
Patent GB-190004109-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Clock.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 4109. Golby, F. W., [Hansen, H.]. March 3. Electric clocks.-The minute-hand b of a master clock completes the circuit of electromagnets e every minute, and the armatures of the magnets drive pairs of wheels, both of which have sixty teeth, but one of which is masked by the other except at every twelfth tooth. The arbor of one wheel bears the hour-hand, and that of the other the minute-hand. Striking-mechanism.-The striking-hammer k of the master clock puts into circuit electric bells o in the indicators.
Patent GB-190008278-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Effecting Ignition of Combustible Mixture of Low Calorific Value in Gas Engines.
Inventor: THWAITE BENJAMIN HOWARTH
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8278. Thwaite, B. H., and Mensforth, H. May 4. Gas engines, igniting in. Engines, particularly those using blast-furnace and other gases of low calorific value, have their igniting-tubes h, i elongated, as shown in Fig. 2, by means of an internal tube p, with openings at the end remote from the cylinder ; a coil of wire q is placed between the cylinders. The tubes are heated by gas induced through a pipe a by air from the blast supplied through a pipe b and burning at the outlets f, g. Gas under pressure may be supplied by pipes and valves k when the blast-furnace gas and blast are not available, and the air supply controlled by the valves l, m.
Patent GB-190012071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Fittings
Inventor: COLBRAN JOHN BAKER
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1901-07-04
Abstract: 12,071. Colbran, J. B. July 4. Gasaliers.-A gasalier formed with anti-vibration devices for use with incandescent a n d other fittings, comprises a tube c, Fig. 1, screwed into the ball a of the cup- and-ball joint a, b, and terminating at its upper end in a screwed plug e from which depends a tube f. This tube forms a seal by dipping into mercury contained between two tubes d, d' screwed upon the sliding tube c<1>. The upper end of the tube d is flanged at i to rest upon a spring coiled between the tube d and the outer tube c. By screwing the tube c directly into the cap in the ceiling, the cup-and-ball joint a, b may be dispensed with. Incandescent gas burners.-The attachment and removal of the burner c, Fig. 2, is facilitated by forming it with a conical opening d, which fits upon a cone a screwed or cast upon the gas bracket or fitting.
Patent GB-190012186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Filling and Discharging Apparatus for Sewage Purification Works
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 12,186. Adams, S. H. July 6. Filters, supplying and discharging liquid to.- Relates to apparatus for automatically filling and discharging sewage filters, tanks, or other receptacles. In Fig. 1, which represents an arrangement of sewage tank a and filter h, the sewage flows from the tank a through a pipe e into an intermediate chamber d, whence the liquid is discharged upon the filter h by means of a siphon e. A settling or other tank may be worked in connection with two filters and two siphons acting alternately. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement of tank a and filter h in which the siphon e is fitted within the tank a. The flow of sewage to the filter may be controlled by means of a siphon m, fitted to the filter h, and an air bell k, which is situated within a chamber n and attached to a pipe l communicating with the siphon e. As the chamber n is filled by the siphon m, the air in the bell k is forced along the pipe l into the siphon e, and stops its action. The filter, when full, may be emptied by means of a siphon fitted in a chamber s, and started by the liquid delivered from the chamber n to the chamber s by siphon r. In another arrangement, an air bell, corresponding to the air bell k, is connected to a lever employed for controlling a valve fitted to the discharge pipe of the sewage tank.
Patent GB-190012498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scaffolding.
Inventor: SZALAY ISTVAN
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 12,498. Szalay, I., and Korom, J. July 11. Scaffolding.- Ladder sections a are provided with sockets at their upper ends, to receive the feet of the sections above, and the sections are secured together in parallel lines by screwed shackles g, and by cross-braces c, which are bolted together and to the sides of the ladder sections.
Patent GB-190015623-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Washing Tumbler Glasses or other Suitable Drinking Vessels or the like
Inventor: HILL THOMAS
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,623. Hill, T. Sept. 3. Cleaning drinking-vessels.-Fig. 1 shows a sectional side view, and Fig. 3 a plan of a machine for washing tumblers and other drinking-vessels. The tank A contains an inclined rack B to hold the glasses &c. while soaking. The washed articles are hung on the pegs K. The brushing-apparatus consists of a spindle F for internal cleaning, surrounded by brushes D for the outside ; the whole may be mounted as shown, or may be enclosed in a cylindrical casing. A shield is used to prevent splashing.
Patent GB-190105506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Operating Mechanism for Scuttle-covers or Trap-doors, Skylights, Sashes or the like.
Inventor: BICKELHAUPT GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5506. Bickelhaupt, G. Nov. 6, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Window opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to means for operating a skylight, trap-door, scuttle-cover A, or the like, and fastening it when closed. The cover is raised by a cord 0 and a lever F, which is pivoted at F<1> to the frame C, and carries a roller E adapted to run in a channelled guide-rail D fixed to the cover. A catch G, pivoted to the lever, engages with ratchet teeth D', at the bottom of the guide-rail, when the cover is raised. The cover is fastened, when closed, by a sliding bolt which is forced outwards under a keeper J by a spring, and is formed with a projecting pin I<1> arranged to engage with a slotted arm G<1> of the catch G. The end of the operating-cord is attached to the sliding bolt. On pulling the cord, the catch G is drawn out of action, and the cover can then be raised or lowered. A second spring bolt under the cover is withdrawn out of action by a lever K, acted on by an arm G<2> of the catch G, when the cord is pulled. The cord passes round pulleys carried by the lever, a forked arm fixed to the lever, and the frame C.
Patent GB-190107318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: DUDLEY SUMNER ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 7318. Dudley, S. A. April 9. Loom shuttles.-The spindle or tongue B is provided with a basal portion b mounted upon a pin b<1>, and bearing against a disc a<5> having a stem encircled by a coiled spring a<4>. The portion b is formed with a downwardly-projecting toe b<2>, which rests against an inclined part a' of the shuttle, when the tongue is closed down, and also with a recessed heel part b<3>, which rests against the disc a<5> when the tongue is drawn back to receive a cop.
Patent GB-190109046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Mules and the like
Inventor: PARK JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 9046. Park, J. H., and Barton, W. May 2. Mules and twiners.-The faller chains a, dare each in two parts, of which one is attached to the faller sector and to a lever b or e, and the other to the lever b or e and the weight lever. The points of attachment of the chains to the levers b, e may be adjusted. In a modification, a single weighted lever is used, which is supported at its free end, when it is not desired to apply tension to the yarn, by means of a swinging lever operated by a cam on the faller shaft.
Patent GB-190109493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensors.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9493. Feeny, V. I., [Abwõrmekraft Maschinen Ges.]. May 7. Condensers.-The apparatus is in the form of a cylinder a, with headers d, traversed by a series of small pipes b, over which the sulphurous acid, ammonia, or other vapour to be condensed is caused to pass in a zig-zag path by suitable partitions. The partitions h, i are disposed obliquely, so that the condensed fluid flows down them, and is conveyed to the discharge orifice g through holes h<1>, i<1>, instead of being allowed to drop on the lower tubes and impede the transfer of heat.
Patent GB-190109580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: ROLFE EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 9580. Rolfe, E. May 8. Tobacco pipes.-A clay or other pipe G is covered by a binged casing A, which is secured in position by means of a ring provided with two inwardlyprojecting pegs which form a bayonet-slot connection with the groove C. The stem H passes through a rubber washer K, and enters a recess in the mouthpiece I which is held in place by the screw L.