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Patent GB-189800391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Apparatus for and in the Process of Manufacturing Water-gas.
Inventor: BOWER ANTHONY SPENCER
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1899-01-06
Abstract: 391. Bower, A. S. Jan. 6. Gas-producers.-Water-gas producers are arranged so that the air supply in blasting - up traverses the fuel in a short path while the steam traverses a long path. Fig. 1 shows a horizontal section of one form, in which A is a fuel chamber having perforated long and short sides B, C, D, E through which the air and gas can pass. The air and steam either receive heat from, or give up heat to, the sides, the direction of the flow of the air or steam being reversed after each operation. In a second form, the blasting supply of air traverses the furnace horizontally, and the steam traverses the furnace vertically either up or down. In a further form, a number of separate shallow fires are arranged with a checkered regenerative brickwork and dampers, so that the blasting stream of air passes through the fires in a divided form, but the steam is heated by the brickwork, and passes up and down through the fires seriatim. Green fuel or oil may be added to the first of the series of fires to enrich the gas. The direction of the steam is reversed at each operation by means of dampers in the brickwork.
Patent GB-189804265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Facias, Sign-boards, Advertising Tablets and the like.
Inventor: TRENNER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 4265. T r e n n e r , J. Feb. 21. Signboards; advertising. - Facias, signboards, advertisement tablets, and the like are formed and decorated by moulding a suitable decoration, such as a pattern of leaves &c. B, and attaching it to a suitable background A. To attach the letters C to the backing, the moulding is in part removed, or the letters may be attached before applying the moulding. The whole is fitted with a frame D and may be coloured or gilt.
Patent GB-189804811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines adapted for Making Balls, Rivets, Screws, and like Articles.
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4811. Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. and Hoffmann, E. G. Feb. 26. Lathes.-Relates to improvements in automatic lathes for making balls, rivets, screws, and like articles from wire &c., and is particularly applicable to and is described in connection with the machine described in Specification No. 8123, A.D. 1892. Instead of having one cutter with a number of grooves to simultaneously act on a number of balls, some of which are being roughed and some finished, two cutters g, q<1> are used, one q for roughing and the other q<1> for finishing. The slides k on which these are mounted are independently operated from a cam shaft h. The wire d is intermittently fed forward through a hollow spindle c and suitable chuck e operated by a lever f and cam g. A similar chuck c<1> and spindle e' are provided to hold the end ball while being cut off and then discharge it. The finishing-cutter is preferably brought into operation after the roughing-cutter is withdrawn, so that springing of the material &c. is avoided. To further ensure this, an adjustable stay or rest s, provided with suitable seatings, bears against the balls while being finished. For turning rivets and screws, the cutters are suitably shaped, and, in the latter case, may have a traversing motion.
Patent GB-189806302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: LINLEY CHARLES MONTAGUE
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 6302. Linley, C. M. March 15. Brakes for bicycles &c. The invention is specially applicable to cycles with a ratchet &c. arrangement to give free pedals. Brake shoes B, pivoted at A on the frame at each side of the wheel and arranged to act on the wheel rim, are connected by a bridge-piece C pivoted to a swing- ing link E so that the shoes move together. One or both of the brake shoes carries a lever F provided with a foot plate G on which the heel of the rider acts. The foot plate may be hinged so as to move upwards, as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 2, to allow the pedals to pass during driving. A quadrant H limits the movement of the lever F.
Patent GB-189813991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steelyards.
Inventor: BRECKNELL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 13,991. Brecknell, C. W. June 24. Steelyard apparatus.-The counterpoise C has a V- shaped bracket A which tilts in the opposite direction to the inclination of the shank, and engages with the lower edge of the shank, so preventing sliding.
Patent GB-189819959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Inventor: SCOTT CHARLES FELTON
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 19,959. Scott, C. F. Sept. 20. Distributing.-Relates to arrangements for converting a three-wire single-phase system into a two-phase system for driving motors &c. A fourth conductor is added to the system, and this with the balancing conductor serves to carry a current in quadrature with the main current. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The two-phase generator 1 supplies the two three-wire circuits 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8, 9. To supply the motors 11, a fourth wire 10 is connected to the conductor 9, and the middle wire 5 is connected to the other wire 7 as shown. Instead of both circuits being supplied from one source, separate generators may be employed. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement where both circuits have to supply motors. In this case, one of the transformers has a supplementary winding 12.
Patent GB-189901478-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means and Apparatus for Jointing Stove Pipes to Chimneys.
Inventor: FISCHER WILHELM
Filed: 1899-01-21
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 1478. Fischer, W. Jan. 21. Plates, securing pipes to.-Relates to means and apparatus for jointing stove pipes to chimneys. A ring a, preferably made in two pieces, has indentations a<1>, in which are pivoted hooks h. The ring a is connected to a divided disc g. The outer surface a<2> of the ring is conical, and the inner surface has a groove a<3> packed with asbestos or other fireproof material. The ring a takes upon the stove pipe, and by means of the conical closing-ring b the halves of the ring are pressed together so as to grip the pipe, and the hooks h are moved outwards so that their claws will engage the brickwork of the chimney. The disc g is furnished with hooks or projections i, which engage slots in the ring b. In place of the hooks h, spring fastenings which engage the inner wall of the chimney and the end of the pipe may be employed, or a conical pipe with turned - over ends and spring hooks or fastenings may be used.
Patent GB-189907112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases for Papers or the like.
Inventor: GRANGE WALLACE SUMNER
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7112. Grange, W. S. April 4. Filing papers &c.-The case, Fig. 2, is preferably made of stiff cardboard with a wooden back 4, shown in section in Fig. 3. The back 4 is provided with a recess a, b to receive the cover 2, which is held in its open or closed position by the elastic band 3. A recess 8, connected with side slots 6, is formed in the back to receive a ticket or label.
Patent GB-189919907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vessels for Containing Beer or other Liquids.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 19.907. E d w a r d s, E., [Urbach, M.]. Oct. 4. Beer and other beverages, drawing- off.-The top h of a vessel for beer or other liquid is preferably below the upper edge of the vessel, so as to r e c e i v e and protect t h e drawing-off fittings.
Patent GB-190000128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rubber Tyres and Vehicle Brakes.
Inventor: DAKERS JAMES
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 128. Dakers, J. Jan. 2 Brakes.-Relates to means for attaching the rubber parts to elastic wheel tyres and to brake blocks and skids, and is shown in Fig. 7 applied to a skid. The rubber K, enclosed in the light metal box I, has slotted studs L, through the holes in which pins l pass to secure the skid to the frame M. A protecting projection N is provided. In attaching the rubber to the brake block shown in Fig. 9, one end of the block M has a shoe P into which the rubber fits closely, and the other end has a keeper R to which the rubber is secured by screws S or the like.
Patent GB-190002779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gun Bearings.
Inventor: STRAUSS JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2779. Strauss, J. Feb. 12. Roller bearings for gun mountings. Each ordinary trunnion B has an extension F which is supported on a table G having rolling supports H on a bracket I provided with vertically adjusting screws K.
Patent GB-190007363-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Self-driving Air Motor.
Inventor: LAPIERRE JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 7363. Lapierre, J. April 20. Self-driving motors.-An air motor 2, supplied from a reservoir 12, drives the air pumps 6, which supply the reservoir 12, and exhausts into the vessel 8, from which the pumps draw the air to be compressed.
Patent GB-190008266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bogies for Railway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: TIMMIS ILLIUS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 8266. Timmis, I. A. May 4. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-To reduce vibration in vehicles and to cause the bogies to run smoothly, the point of application of the hauling- force is in advance of the centre pin P, Fig. 2, the curved ends of a plate bearing against one of the rollers R, R', which work on pins carried by the beams C, C', according to the direction in which the vehicle travels. As shown in Fig. 5, the plate of Fig. 2 is in two parts a, c, of which the former bears on the latter, which has slotted ends engaging the pins R, R'. The centre of the part c has a slot, the sides of which keep, by means of the pin P, the bogie from moving laterally. In modifications, the ends of the plate may have curves of greater radii than those shown in Fig. 2, which are struck from the centre of the pin P, or they may be flat.
Patent GB-190009508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns.
Inventor: THOMSON ROBERT
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 9508. Thomson, R. May 24. Kilns.-Relates to continuous, regenerative, multi-chambered kilns for burning pottery, bricks, &c., and comprises a method of working such kilns whereby some of the air regeneratively heated may be supplied to the firing-chambers at an increased temperature as the firing proceeds, while the remainder is utilized to dry green goods in the freshly-charged chambers, and whereby the chambers in which firing has just been completed may be partly or entirely isolated for fire-soaking or annealing the goods therein. The arrangement of the flues and passages of a downdraught kiln for carrying out this process, and certain improvements in the details of construction of such kilns, are also described. The Provisional Specification mentions also the application of the invention for calcining ores, cement, and the like. Figs. 2 and 4 show, respectively, a partial longitudinal and a transverse section through the kiln, the section on the left hand of Fig. 4 being on the line D-D, Fig. 2, while the section in the right hand is on a vertical plane continuous with the upper part of the line D-D. Cold air enters the chamber which is being discharged, and passes through openings 10 in the floor to the flue 11 below and up the passage 12 to openings 9, and so into the last chamber undergoing cooling. Thence it may pass in a similar way through a second or third chamber containing recently-fired goods, according to the temperature required, being delivered into a longitudinal flue 19, Fig. 4, by way of one of the transverse flues 18. From the flue 19, some of the heated air is supplied to maintain combustion in the chamber or chambers in which firing is taking place, while the remainder is passed through the chambers containing green goods to dry them. Cold air may also be admitted at 30, Fig. 4, at the end of any of the flues 17. The products of combustion from the chamber or chambers in which firing is proceeding are passed upwards or downwards, as desired, through several chambers containing the air-dried and heated goods, to heat them still further, the heated air having raised the goods to a temperature sufficient to prevent the condensation on them of moisture from the products of combustion. The fires for heating the chambers at full heat, when solid or liquid fuel is employed, are contained on hearths 32 at the top of the dividing-walls between the chambers, and heated air is supplied through passages 9 on a level with the fuel. and through openings 8 above it. Fuel is supplied through openings 33, liquid fuel being fed to refractory material on the hearth. The hearths and the walls 31 are formed of loosely set refractory bricks, which can be readily replaced. When gas is used as fuel, an additional flue is provided, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4, from which the gas is supplied through the flues 17 and openings 8. Suitable dampers are fitted to control the working.
Patent GB-190017390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Nickel Coloured and Silver Coloured Metallic Alloys.
Inventor: EKKER MOZES
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 17,390. Ekker, M., and Krajcsics, J. Oct. 1. Alloys, which may be cast in moulds or rolled or drawn into sheets or wires, and which are nickelcoloured or silver-coloured, are manufactured from the following :-nickel, copper, zinc, magnesium, cadmium, zinc ash, aluminium, phosphor bronze, and powdered sal-ammoniac.
Patent GB-190022072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manacles.
Inventor: GRAF WERNER
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 22,072. Graf, W. Dec. 5. Handcuffs.-The chain a is passed round the prisoner's wrist, and the T-piece placed in the grooved and slotted T-piece b. By twisting the chain it can be tightened round the prisoner's wrist so as to secure him firmly.
Patent GB-190022762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valve Operating Mechanism.
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 22,762. Osborn, C., and British Motor Traction Co. Dec. 13. V a l v e gear.- The mechanism shown is designed for the exhaust valve of an explosion engine, but is generally applicable. The lift of a cam-operated valve A is adjusted by a lever D which is pivoted at one end to an adjustable crank-pin and bears on a cam C at the o t h e r end. By moving the pivot D' to the left, the lift of the valve is diminished.
Patent GB-190100135-A (GB)
Title: Improved Artificial Spinning Bait.
Inventor: LEAFE HENRY
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 135. Leafe, H. Jan. 2. Artificial bait; spinning-tackle.-The tail is made of some flexible material, such as rubber, divided into a number of strips a, differently coloured on the inner and outer surfaces.
Patent GB-190110659-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Metal Keg or Drum for Holding Paints and Analogous Substances.
Inventor: WALKER RICHARD
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 10,659. Walker, R., Freestone, J. T., and Freestone, C. May 23. Kegs; drums.-The head a of a keg or drum for paints or analogous substances is dished, as shown, and is provided with a bent outer flange c, between which and the inner side or flange b the upper edge of the body d is received. The head is secured by tongues e, which are secured to the body and bent over the flanges b, c. The bottom and lower edge of the body may be formed, as shown, and the bottom may be secured by riveting. By this construction and arrangement, the heads are easily removed and inserted, and are safely secured, while they also serve to strengthen the kegs &c.
Patent GB-190113195-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring Wheel
Inventor: CLAYDON FRED
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,195. Claydon, F., and Brown, G. P. June 28. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to wheels provided with helical springs between inner and outer rims, a partial longitudinal section being shown in Fig. 1. The inner and outer rims B, A are flat sectioned, and have flanged edges B<1>, A<1> which are turned inwards so that a solid rubber tyre (not shown) can be secured to the outer rim A. Cupped discs D are fixed to the rims by screws d, and the edges of the cupped discs are cut away in places to allow the ends of the helical springs C to be held by the discs. The springs are preferably of larger diameter at the ends than in the middle. Lateral displacement is prevented by radial pins E, which are fixed to the outer rim and project through slots f in the inner rim. Narrow guides g, secured to the inner rim by flanges h, also embrace the pins.
Patent GB-190117386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inflated and Solid Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: PARR SUSAN
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 17,386. Parr, S., [executrix of Parr, J.]. Aug. 30. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to means for protecting pneumatic and other elastic tyres. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a network B of metallic rings is embedded in rubber or similar material C, which is placed between the inner and outer surfaces A of a cover adapted to surround the tyre. In modifications, the rings may be replaced by springs; the parts which are not metallic may be dispensed with ; the protector may be constructed in sections ; and it may be employed outside an ordinary cover.
Patent GB-190121753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: HANSON ROBERT
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-10-29
Abstract: 21,753. Hanson, R., Henshall, R., and Boardman, A. E. Oct. 29. Water-tube boilers.-Two or more steam and water drums are connected to two or more water drums by curved diagonal water tubes c, d, in alternating groups, and by lateral downflow tubes e in the side flues. The gases from the furnace, which is between and below the water drums, pass backwards among the diagonal tubes, forwards among the down-flow tubes and backwards again through lower flues k in contact with the water drums. A dry steam drum or superheater g is connected to the steam and water drums.
Patent GB-190122715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Alarms for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: GIBSON LEWIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 22,715. Gibson, L. W. Nov. 11. Water-level indicators and alarms.-A high and low water alarm for steam boilers is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The valve casing a is screwed to the boiler shell b, and is fitted above with a steam whistle x. The valve seat is arranged without the boiler, and the valve f is normally held in position by the spring g, which abuts against the cross-piece i between the two arms e, and against the pin h fixed to the valve stem. Steam is admitted to the chamber of the casing by the ports k in the diaphragm j and by the flutings m in the valve stem. The oscillatory yoke n is pivoted on the pin p, and is constructed with sockets, one of which receives the rod q that carries the water float. The yoke n is adjustably connected to the saddle t by the rods u, v. When the float rises, the yoke is tilted, the rod u pulls down the saddle t to open the valve, while, when the float sinks, the rod v depresses the saddle t, and unseats the valves.
Patent GB-190125679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lubricators for Loose Pulleys, Trolley Wheels, and other Rotatory Devices.
Inventor: RIPPL FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 25,679. Rippl, F. J., and Miller, W. Dec. 16. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to lubricators for loose pulleys, trolley-wheels, &c. A reservoir 1, preferably annular in form, is attached to or formed integral with the arms of the pulley &c. A feed-pipe 3 screws through the reservoir and enters an oil hole 12 in the hub 13 of the pulley. The passage 6 in the pipe 3 communicates with the reservoir by an opening and the supply is controlled by a valve. This valve preferably consists of a ball 8 acted upon by a spring 11 adjusted by means of a sleeve 10 screwing into the tube. A stop 9 screwing into the sleeve serves to adjust and limit the opening of the valve and the supply of oil. When the pulley &c. is rotating, the valve is thrown from its seat by centrifugal force and the oil can pass to the bearing. The lubricator may be made partly of metal and partly of glass to enable the interior to be observed. Oil is supplied to the reservoir through an opening closed by a plug 14', the stem of which is provided with a hole 16 to receive the spout of a can.
Patent GB-190125874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pins.
Inventor: KIMBALL HANNAH AUGUSTA
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 25,874. Kimball, H. A. Dec. 18. Pins, dress and like.-Pins are made with hardened or tempered heads O and points A, and with a relatively soft or pliable shank C, so that they can be bent to secure trimmings &c.
Patent GB-190201023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Pickers.
Inventor: WARDWELL FRANK AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 1023. Wardwell, F. A. Jan. 14. Loom pickers and connections.- A picker is formed of a series of leather sheets D strengthened by means of a U-shaped leather or other cushion F, and encased in a mould or shell G having an enlarged part g<1> which tits over the cushion. The part g<1> may be surrounded by means of a covering H, preferably formed of raw hide. The sheets D are arranged edgewise to the path of the shuttle. A loop or binder B serves to hold the picker securely on the picking-stick.
Patent GB-190207055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stands for Displaying Goods more Especially Applicable to Cigarettes.
Inventor: HUDSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 7055. Hudson, W. March 22. Label holders.-In stands, formed with steps, as shown in Fig. 3, for displaying cigarettes &c., the treads a<1> are formed as trays to receive the cigarettes &c., and the fronts or risers a<2> are fitted at the sides and tops with ledges b<1> which, with the bracket partitions c, serve to receive the labels. The top horizontal ledges b<1> have spaces b* at the back through which the labels are inserted, the vertical or side ledges b<1> and the partitions being grooved to receive them. The labels may be formed from the covers of the cigarette boxes or otherwise.
Patent GB-190209176-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Appliance for Cutting Off the Upper or Wearing Portions of Compound Tramway Rails.
Inventor: MAITRE WALTER LORD LE
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 9176. Le Maitre, W. L., Parker, F. G. W., and Rhodes, E. April 21. Slitting.-A machine for cutting off the wearing portion 51, Fig. 1, of a compound tramway rail, without disturbing the foundation 52, consists of a trolley 36, carrying a boiler 40 and engine 41, and also an angle bracket or frame 39, in which are mounted guide-rollers and cutting-discs. The frame has adjustable rollers 2 running on the upper surface of the rail, a pair of guide-rollers 6, 15 on one side, and two pairs 4, 13 and 5, 14 on the other side. The rollers 13, 14, 15 are mounted on screwed spindles which can be adjusted axially in tubular shafts carrying the rollers 4, 5, 6, so that the first set of rollers can be drawn up against the rail as shown in Fig. 1. The tubular shaft carrying the roller 4 is mounted in an eccentric bearing so that the rolls 4, 5, 6 may be drawn against the sides of the rail. Three disc cutters 25 are mounted in the frame and setup by screws 31 to have a stepby-step cutting action on the rail part 51. The roller 6 is driven by chain, worm, and spur gearing from the engine to traverse the trolley to cut the rail part, the guide-rollers being serrated or roughened. Two frames may be mounted on the trolley to cut a pair of rails simultaneously.