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Patent GB-189814729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene.
Inventor: GASTALDI FRANCESCO
Filed: 1898-07-04
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 14,729. Gastaldi, F. July 4. Acetylene.-A gas holder P is supplied with gas from either of two generators A', A', which contain calcium or magnesium carbide and operate automatically by intermittent contact of this with water. Each generator consists of a cylinder C', closed at the top and bottom by hinged lids M', N', secured by latches. The upper part of the cylinder C' is cooled by a water jacket G', which may have two connections with the gas-holder tank Q. Large pieces of carbide are placed on a grating E' in a perforated inner cylinder D' ; the grating has upstanding spikes, which assist in separating the lime produced. Water is supplied to the cylinder C' by a tube 5, 1 extending to it from below the bell P, and is driven back by gas accumulating in the generator. The gas is conveyed from the generator by a tube 7, valves V<1>, S, and a vertical tube 9 to a washing-vessel T, containing water, below the tank Q ; from this the gas passes through a coiled cooling-pipe 12 to the bell P. The valve S has two arms engaging a vertical strip s and a projecting pin on the bell P, by which it is opened only when the bell descends considerably. The valve V<1> is opened by an arm being engaged by a pin h<1> on the bell when this descends nearly to the bottom of the tank ; each generator is thus put in action when the other is exhausted. The gas is conveyed from the bell P by a pipe 13, 16, provided with a branch at 14 draining into the washing- vessel T. The generator not in action can be disconnected by the valves R', V<1>, for emptying and recharging, the valve R<1> in the water pipe 5, 1 being attached to the latch a' of the lid M', so that this cannot be opened without closing the valve R<1>.
Patent GB-189904506-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Automatic Variable Driving Gear for Velocipedes.
Inventor: ROXENDORFF AXEL FREDRIK ABRAHA
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 4506. Roxendorff, A. F. A. March 1. Driving-mechanism, variable-speed. Relates to driving - mechanism for velocipedes driven by treadle - levers, chains, and ratchet couplings arranged so that the speed ratio is automatically varied as the pressure on the pedals changes. One arrangement is shown in Fig. 1 applied to a bicycle. A driving-chain D passes round a pulley E on the treadle T, and is connected to a block G arranged to slide on the frame-bar B. The block G is connected by a rod k to a sliding piece H working on or in the frame bar H<1> against a spring f, the tension of which may be adjusted by a stop g. Increase of pressure on the pedals causes the block G to slide backwards to a greater or less extent, for instance to the position shown in dotted lines, so as to vary the speed ratio. Notches in the frame B tend to prevent the return of the block. In a modification, the frame-bar B is arranged so that its front end is lower than its rear end, and the block G carries pulleys over which the driving-chains pass, their ends being connected to the treadle-levers.
Patent GB-189911296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moving Stairways or Elevators.
Inventor: SOUDER LEAMON GRIFFITH
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,296. Souder, L. G. May 30. Lifts of continuous stairway and like type. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view, Fig. 2 a plan of the frame of a tread with the tread proper removed, and Fig. 3 an end elevation of a tread. The treads band risers e are pivoted together and fitted with rollers b<2> to engage with the guiding-groove a<3>, which keeps the treads always horizontal, but allows the risers to assume a vertical position on the inclines. Just before each landing, an auxiliary groove a<4>, which engages with the rollers e' only allows the risers to assume a horizontal position also. To allow of the platform rounding curves in a horizontal plane, and thus make the whole of its surface available for carrying, the risers are pivoted at d<2>, Fig. 2, to sector-shaped flaps d, free to rotate on pivots d' on the treads. As a curve is rounded, these swing into the position shown in broken lines on the left of Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 7, the driving is effected by a sprocket chain on the inclined part of the run only, which carries caps m which engage with depending projections g<1>, g<2> on the treads. At the return ends of the run the rollers b<2> disengage with the groove a<3>, and engage with a guiding sprocket-wheel in a horizontal plane.
Patent GB-189918212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Point and Signal Apparatus.
Inventor: ANNETT JAMES PHILIP
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 18,212. Annett, J. P., and Sykes, W. R. Sept. 8. Points and switches, railway. Notches c, c<1> on the underside of the stretcher bar b<1> engage a projection b on the tie-plate a to lock the tongues in either position. A ground lever d is connected to the force rod f, and connections are made to a safetybar g and to a detector blade k which crosses the blade l in the signal connection. The points can thus be locked in either facing direction, and can be run through in the trailing direction. The safety-bar g may be omitted.
Patent GB-189921494-A (GB)
Title: Mail Pouch Fastener.
Inventor: GRIFFIN WATSON EBENEZER
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,494. Griffin, W. E. June 8, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Fastenings.-The mouth of a mail bag or pouch is formed with a flap P. Metal plates A, A are riveted to the flap and to the back of the bag, a strip A<1> being left between the plates to allow for folding. When the bag is closed, a staple E fixed to the flap passes through holes D in the front and back, and is secured by a hasp G. In order to allow the mouth of the bag to stand open as shown in Fig. 4, the end portions B of the plates A are hinged at C, but are prevented from turning backwards by extending-portions a of covering- plates A<2>.
Patent GB-189923963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Taps or Faucets for Wash-basins and the like.
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 23,963. Lake, H. H., [Peck Bros. & Co.]. Dec. 1. Cleaning valves. - A device for enabling the accumulation of dirt &c. round the base of the tap of the washing-basin, bath, or other appliance to be easily removed is shown in Fig. 1. The base A of the tap D has a ribbed tubular extension C, on which is placed a porcelain or other shell G. The shell is internally grooved, and can slide vertically on the ribs F so that any dirt &c. at the base of the tap can be readily removed.
Patent GB-190002365-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Condensers for Steam and other Vapours.
Inventor: KIESSELBACH CLEMENS
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 2365. Kiesselbach, C. Feb. 6. Condensers.-An injection condenser for steam and other vapours is shown in Fig. 1. Water or injection liquid is introduced by the perforated pipe r, and passes through the sieves v, v<1>, condensing the steam or vapour entering by the opening d. Partitions s, e, q are provided to regulate the flow.
Patent GB-190004081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonograph or Graphophone Instruments.
Inventor: SHEBLE HORACE
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4081. Sheble, H. March 3. Phonographs and graphophones are arranged with means for attaching to the ordinary instrument additional gearing adapted for driving a largesized cylinder, supporting the reproducer in the necessary position on the large cylinder, and arranging the reproducing-horn with two or more trumpets. Fig. 1 shows a general view of the apparatus, in which 36 shows a triple horn mounted in a socket 35 which carries a long disconnectible tube 23 carrying the reproducing - apparatus 3. The cylinder 10 carrying the large record is mounted on a shaft 11 running in a bracket 12. The shaft 11 is connected by gearing with the ordinary shaft, and is driven either directly as shown or through the driving-mechanism of the ordinary shaft.
Patent GB-190004119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Flies.
Inventor: MARSTON ROBERT BRIGHT
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 4119. Marston, R. B. March 3. Artificial flies. - The body c is made of a strip of celluloid, tapered towards one end, which is w o u n d around the shank on any suitable foundation. The wings and tags e may also be formed o f celluloid, coloured or not.
Patent GB-190006130-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Change Till.
Inventor: HULL CHARLES CLIFFORD
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 6130. Hull, C. C. April 2. Money - delivering apparatus. - In connection with a till, change for half - sovereigns is contained in cans c on a tier of shelves, and the cans are rendered accessible in succession by the upward travel of a shutter f moving with endless bands e when a shaft 7 is turned by a knob h, the shaft bearing a worm i in gear with pins on the face of one of the bandwheels j. Half-sovereigns for making up the change for sovereigns are delivered singly from a compartmental drum subject to ratchet gear put into action from the main shaft. A sovereign, placed in a hole 1 in a shelf r over a slide g consisting of two plates n and p, drops after the slide is drawn out through a hole 2 in the upper plate n, and a hole 3 in an intermediate fixed plate q, into a hole 4 in the lower plate p, while a half-sovereign drops into a hole 5 in the lower plate. The slide being then pushed in, a sovereign is carried to a balance t, and a half-sovereign to a balance u. Light or thick coins are returned to an external under hole. These balances respectively have arms v and w projecting in front of a turn-button 22 on the shaft 7, while wires x and y project from the arms under a trap z upon the shaft. The coin, while being shed into a drawer 12, turns the trap, and the arm is consequently clear of the turnbutton. The shaft 7 is then turned once round by a knob h, and a second arm 16 on the sovereign balance determines the disposition of the jointed end of the ratchet lever, so that it is caught or missed by an arm on the shaft according as the change is for a sovereign or a half-sovereign. A pawl 10 engaging a ratchet-wheel 8 on the main shaft prevents reversal till the cash drawer, against which its spring 11 bears, is drawn out to take the contents.
Patent GB-190010010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of "Crinkled Paper."
Inventor: WIEGARD ROBERT
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 10,010. Wiegard, R. May 31. Paper, crumpling. -The paper to be crinkled is scraped off the drying- cylinder c by means of a scraper d having a serrated edge, and afterwards passes over heating-pipes f to complete the drying operation. By this means a streaked pattern is produced in the crinkling.
Patent GB-190012033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumping-cars.
Inventor: SOUDER JACOB JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,033. Souder, J. J. July 3. Wagons.-Relates to gondola hopper cars for transporting coal, ore, &c. Fig. 2 shows a crosssection. Bearing-irons b, Fig. 5<a>, arranged at each extremity of the discharging-opening of the hoppers h and with their hooked extremities resting on the beams o, are riveted to the flanges f of the hopper end plates v. Extending the length of the hopper are #-shaped girders g, which are riveted to the irons b, and for strength an auxiliary #-shaped crown piece p is riveted to the parts band g. Doors, wagon.-The discharging-doors d, hinged at h<1>, are connected by chains to a longitudinal winding-shaft s, operated by bevel gearing from a cross-shaft outside the car. A triangular brace frame f arranged within the #-shaped portion of the iron b, has a bolt p<1> on which is pivoted the rod r for locking and unlocking the doors.
Patent GB-190013548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway and Tramway Chairs.
Inventor: CARTER HARRY EDWIN
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,548. Carter, H. E. July 27. Chairs; rail joints; gauge, adjusting.-Railway and tramway chairs are made with one loose jaw, as shown, or with both jaws loose. A tapered key, driven through the holes d in the cheeks on the base and through the hole f in the loose jaw, secures the parts together, and, if both jaws are loose, the gauge may be altered by adjusting the keys. The jaws may be provided with pins j and holes k, to secure the rails at the joints or elsewhere.
Patent GB-190017321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flexible Connections for the Discharge Pipes of Suction Dredgers.
Inventor: BATES LINDON WALLACE
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 17,321. Bates, L. W. Sept. 29. Flexible tubes used as couplings; angle-pieces.-Relates to means, shown in side elevation in Fig. 1, for flexibly connecting to a dredger the end of a floating discharge pipe. The pontoon f, carrying the end section of the floating discharge pipe, supports guides k, on which are adjusted brackets j having pins e<1> adapted to act as a pivot for the bracket e. The bracket e is connected by a link d, universal joint, or the like, to a strut c fixed to the dredger a immediately above the dredger discharge pipe b. The bent part b<1> of this pipe has a ferrule b<2> connected, by an armoured rubber or similar sleeve h, to a ferrule g<1> on the end of the floating discharge pipe. When the two parts of the pipe have to be used in a position inclined at a large angle to each other, wedge-shaped cylinders may be interposed between the parts of the pipe and the sleeve h.
Patent GB-190022417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gutters for use in Stables and like Buildings.
Inventor: FORD JAMES KNIFTON
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 22,417. Ford, J. K. Dec. 10. Stables; laundries; floors.-The gutters M in the floors slope downwards to the drains outside the building, and may be inclined in an opposite direction to the floors, or be used with horizontal floors. The gutters are made of glazed or enamelled stoneware or other material, and are embedded in concrete C between perforated metal side frames A, which are connected together by ties or distance-pieces, and support a perforated grating formed with projecting studs to prevent slipping. To facilitate drainage, slight spaces are left between the side frames and gratings, and the gratings are supported at a distance from flanges of the side frames by studs or distance-pieces. The perforations F in the side frames are of dovetail or other suitable shape, so as to act as a key for the cement.
Patent GB-190100801-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Kiln for the Manufacture of Portland Cement or Lime.
Inventor: RIGBY JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 801. Rigby, J. S. Jan. 12. Kilns.-Shaft kilns for the manufacture of Portland cement or lime are made of iron plates, with a jacket through which water circulates.
Patent GB-190101701-A (GB)
Title: Improved Drying Apparatus for use in the Production of Enamelled Leather and the like.
Inventor: HOCH CARL
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 1701. Hoch, C. Jan. 24. Hides and skins, tanned, treating. -Apparatus for treating air for use in drying and oxidizing enamelled leather is shown in Fig. 1. The purifying-chamber b is fitted with partitions c, which cause the air entering at the bottom of the chamber to take a zig-zag course. The air is purified by alkaline liquor supplied through pipes e and passed through a heating-chamber f containing a stove g. The heated air is passed through a series of vessels h containing alkaline liquor and sulphuric acid, and is then passed into a drying-chamber, which contains trays in which the enamelled leather is placed.
Patent GB-190105687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inkstands.
Inventor: RUSSELL WINFIELD SCOTT
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5687. Russell, W. S. March 18. Inkstands.-Relates to a fountain inkstand provided with a cover to facilitate transport. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The inkstand A is provided with ridges A<1> to act as pen-rests, and with a neck A' forming a dipping- well. The flange A<6> is covered by an annular washer B, which supports a sheet of lead foil U. The metal cap D is provided with an opening D'. When the inkstand is to be used, the lead foil behind the opening D' is cut out.
Patent GB-190105986-A (GB)
Title: Improved Armature Core for Electric Generators
Inventor: KOPPELMANN GERHARD
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5986. Koppelmann, G. March 21. Armatures ; field magnets. - Relates to the armatures of multipolar dynamos or alternators in which the poles are arranged in pairs f, f<1>. with the lines of force disposed as indicated by the dotted lines in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 is a diagram of the armature winding, showing the diagonal form necessitated by the opposing poles f, f<1>. The armature is built up of core-plates a, held between spur-wheels b. The core-plates stand close together at the inner periphery of the core, and radiate outwards so as to leave diverging air gaps between them. These gaps facilitate the cuoling of the core, and also oppose the tendency to cross-magnetization of the armature. The spur-wheels b have projections d engaging between the bundles of core-plates. The field magnets may be internal instead of external, and may be either rotary or stationary.
Patent GB-190106644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Raw Silk and Fabrics Containing Raw Silk
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6644. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. March 29. Retting.-Improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 5469, A.D. 1899. Raw silk and mixed silk and cotton goods are treated, for the purpose of removing the gum and for mercerizing the cotton in the fabric, with an alkaline sulphide in the presence of glucose or glycerine. The material may be treated for about a quarter of an hour at a temperature of 20‹ C. in a bath made by dissolving four hundred parts of sodium sulphide and one hundred parts of glucose or glycerine in five hundred parts of water. The Provisional Specification states that Turkey-red oil may also be used. The process is specially applicable for treating mixed silk and cotton goods, because it is not necessary, in this case, to recover the " boiled-off" liquor.
Patent GB-190106863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hydraulic Machines or Motors.
Inventor: BENNER GEORGES GASTON
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 6863. Benner, G. G. April 2. Hydraulic rams.-Water passes from a reservoir &c. a down a suction pipe b to a hydraulic ram c, which forces part of the water up a pipe d to a hydraulic motor, the water being afterwards returned to the reservoir. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which the water is employed to drive several parallel-flow turbines, arranged in series. In Fig. 4 is shown the arrangement for driving an overshot wheel. Pipes m, n may be arranged for leading the superfluous water from the ram to the motor or the reservoir. In another arrangement, the pipe d is arranged as a siphon.
Patent GB-190108878-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Razor.
Inventor: KAMPFE FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 8878. Kampfe, F., Kampfe, R., and Kampfe, O. April 30. Razors and shavers.-In a safety razor, the blade I is secured to a frame C, hinged to a bottom part B having a handle, by clips G guided by slots F<2> and clamped by screws g. The guard D may consist of a series of forked teeth E. The blade is pressed forwards, against flexible arms K extending from lugs J, by a retaining spring H. The parts B, C are locked together by a bracket piece L, having a curved lip M, and a bracket piece N. This fastening may be effected by a curved lip on the section C engaging a recess in the section B, a curved tongue engaging a slot in a bracket, or an apertured arm engaging a buttonheaded stud.
Patent GB-190109338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racks for Newspapers and the like.
Inventor: WITTENSTEIN ROBERT
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9338. Wittenstein, R. May 6. Newspaper racks. The flaps for holding the newspapers &c. are pressed inwards by springs, so that, when the newspaper is withdrawn, the flap is pushed close to the support. I the form shown in Fig. 4, the flap a, hinged at b, carries an extension which is pulled downwards by the spring d. Fig. 5 shows a form in which a bent spring e is employed. A stirrup spring acted on by a projecting finger, or a bent spring on which a roller attached to a projection on the rack runs, may also be employed.
Patent GB-190112767-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ammonia-absorption Process for Working Cooling and Ice-making Machines
Inventor: OSENBRUECK AUGUST
Filed: 1901-06-22
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 12,767. Osenbr³ck, A. June 22. Ice-making and refrigerating.-In ammonia absorption apparatus, a cooler for the weak liquor is introduced b e t w e e n the temperature exchanger and the absorber. As shown, this consists of the vessel a through which the cooling - water is passed on its way to the cooling-coil h in the absorber b in a contrary direction to the weak liquor passing through the coil c to the point n, where it meets the gas before entering the base of the absorber. Highlysaturated solutions may thus be produced, and gas may be generated from them by the latent heat of exhaust steam.
Patent GB-190118530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Dynamos and Motors.
Inventor: MARSHALL WILFRED ROBERT VERNET
Filed: 1901-09-17
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 18,530. Marshall, W. R. V. Sept. 17. Field magnets.--For the purpose of checking armature reaction, obtaining a nearly-sparkless commutation, and enabling the machine to take overloads without damage, the field magnets are provided with specially-constructed pole-pieces, built up of plates of iron or steel, having non- magnetic spaces between them. In the form shown, segmental iron or steel plates A, arranged in sets or groups, are strung on binding-rods B extending between side plates or cheeks C, distance-pieces D being interposed to form air spaces E between adjacent sets of plates. Transverse air spaces L may also be introduced by arranging the plates in a series of groups M. The several groups M overlap to break joint, the greatest breadth being at the centre of the pole-face. Alternatively, the plates may be arranged singly instead of in sets, they may be disposed more closely together in certain parts of the pole-face than in others, and the pole-face may have a rectangular form.
Patent GB-190200953-A (GB)
Title: A Complete Holder and Pens for Hand-Ruling.
Inventor: HOWE WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 953. Howe, W. C. Jan. 14. Ruling-pens.-An ordinary penholder b is fitted with an adjustable sliding-case comprising parts a, e, which are provided with one or more holders for pens for ruling parallel lines, and keys or projections to engage slits i in the pins, and a slot and holes, respectively, for central adjustment on a set-screw or socket f fitting in or engaging the holder b. Pens with more than one point may be used.
Patent GB-190201062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam or Gas Turbines.
Inventor: ZOELLY HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1903-01-14
Abstract: 1062. Zoelly, H. Jan. 14. Steam &c. turbines.-A compound steam or gas turbine is composed of a number of vane wheels 6 driven by nozzles 30 combined with a number of parallel-flow wheels 17. The casing 2 of the vane wheels has curved partitions 31 forming collecting-chambers for the exhaust fluid escaping from each wheel through openings 11 in the annular rim shields 10, which prevent fan action. The exhaust fluid then passes through apertures 26 to the wheels 17 in turn. The vane wheels have lateral discs 7 or shields to prevent fan action, and the wheels 17 have built-up hubs 15 formed of a pair of notched discs 16, the notches being out of alignment, so that the vanes are given the required inclination.