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Patent GB-189708625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stoppers for the Filling Apertures of Bottles, Jars, and other Similar Receptacles Provided with Draw-off Taps.
Inventor: MERCHANT GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1897-04-05
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 8625. Merchant, G. A. April 5. Bottle, jar, and lilee filters; air supply.-Relates to bottles, jars, water filters, or other similar receptacles fitted with draw-off taps, and consists in forming the stopper a of the filling-aperture with a vent passage d, to enable the vessel to be emptied by means of the usual tap without withdrawing the stopper. The stopper is screwed down by means of the key f until it is flush with the mouth of the vessel, and is removed for filling purposes also by means of the key. The passage d is normally closed by a vent peg, and a washer h is employed to form a tight joint between the stopper and neck.
Patent GB-189715870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrical Propulsion of Carriages and other Vehicles, Boats, and the like.
Inventor: MUELLER ADOLPH
Filed: 1897-07-03
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 15,870. M³ller, A., and Tudor, H. July 3. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-In electrically-propelled vehicles, boats, &c. multiphase or polyphase current motors are used for driving and are supplied with suitable current through a commutator device from a direct current source. This may be a battery or a line-wire conveying continuous or alternating current, the battery being charged continuously from the line-wire ; or the battery or line-wire are used by themselves. Fig. 1 shows the application to an electric railway with an overhead conductor L, a storage battery A, a commutator T driven by a continuous-current motor G, and a multiphase motor M for driving the vehicle.
Patent GB-189728868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hand Irons employed for Laundry and other purposes.
Inventor: BLAKEY JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,868. Blakey, J. W. Dec. 7. Gas burners.-Relates to gas-heated hand-irons. Fig. 5 shows a vertical section. Gas from the pipe g<1> passes into the swivelling connection piece G, and through the opening g' into the passage E<1> having an air inlet e'. A vertical spindle may be employed in the piece G for use in controlling the supply of gas. The gas passes down the channel A<3> into the chamber B, which is provided with outlets b<3>. Air enters through openings a<5> in the sides of the iron near the base and through recesses a<1> near the top. An asbestos shield D separates the combustion chamber from the top of the iron.
Patent GB-189800121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Inventor: BATAULT EMILE
Filed: 1898-01-03
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 121. Batault, E. Jan. 3. Energy meters.-An alternating-current motor meter may be constructed as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 7 being a plan of one form of magnet poles. A spindle C, geared to a counter, carries a conducting - disc D in the spaces in a stationary laminated-iron circuit A<1>, A<2>, 13. The magnet A<1>, A<2> is excited by a shunt coil A, and its poles are slotted radially to receive series coils, which enclose only part of the section of the iron, as shown in Fig. 7. The poles may be divided equally or unequally in section, and the series windings may enclose parts both on one side of the magnet, as shown, or one part only, or parts symmetrical about the axis. The arrangement shown, in which the series windings produce like poles at both ends of the magnet A<1>, A<2>, has the advantage that currents induced in the two series coils act oppositely on the disc, so that this is not rotated when no main current is passing ; with the other arrangements of the series windings, the tendency of the disc to rotate when no main current is passing is neutralized by somewhat displacing the part B of the magnetic circuit about the axis C. Or closed conducting-circuits may be placed on the parts of the poles not carrying series coils, to balance the effect of these. Slow rotation of the disc may be stopped by inserting a stud of a different metal in a hole in it ; this tends to stop in the magnetic fields. The slots in the poles may be deeper and wider than is necessary to receive the series windings, and may be partly filled up with non-magnetic material. One part of the pole may be lower than the other. In order that the meter may indicate accurately on an inductive circuit, the magnet A<1>, A<2> is surrounded at the poles or elsewhere by closed circuits of conducting-material L of proper dimensions. The disc D may be retarded by a permanent magnet P, such as is shown in Fig. 17, but this is not necessary on circuits at constant pressure. In order to render the field of this magnet constant, a piece of magnetic material R is supported near its poles by a spring S, which tends to withdraw the piece R. This piece serves as a variable magnetic shunt, and acts automatically to keep the useful field constant. Pins prevent contact of the piece R with the magnet. In a modified form of meter, Fig. 18, two or more electromagnets are arranged to act on one disc ; one magnet may be displaced so that it is not radial to the spindle to regulate the starting of the meter. Such a meter is applicable for single or multi-phase currents, and three-wire systems.
Patent GB-189801061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Roving, Slubbing, and Intermediate Frames.
Inventor: PILLING JAMES
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 1061. Pilling, J. Jan. 14. Slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames.-The brackets D, K, which carry the collar and footstep bearings respectively, are adjustably clamped to the upper edges of beaded longitudinal rails A, B. The inclination of the brackets is regulated by the screws C, G, and they are secured by the bolts F, the heads f of which are each inclined on one side for engaging with a correspondingly - inclined portion of the bracket, and on the other side are curved for engaging with the curved head of the rail. Either the collar bearing or the footstep bearing, or both, may be carried each by a supplementary bracket e, which is adjustable upon the bracket D or K and is clamped to it by the bolt F. The board brackets are provided with forked ends and clamping- screws, by which they may be adjustably secured to the beaded rail.
Patent GB-189807134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Steering Vessels from a Distance, also applicable for Controlling the Propelling Engines, Firing Guns, Exploding Charges, and Performing such like Operations.
Inventor: FITZGERALD GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1899-03-24
Abstract: 7134. FitzGerald, G. F., and Trouton, F. T. March 24. Steering from outside vessel. - Relates to controlling operations, such as, among others, steering vessels from a distance, steering vessels up and down, &c., automatically, by means of Hertzian radiating- apparatus. The receiving-apparatus is designed so that one number of short signals followed by a long one causes mechanism to perform one operation, while another number of short signals followed by a long one causes other mechanism to perform another operation, and so on. The Figure shows apparatus for steering a ship. Commutators A, A', rotated at the same rate, are fitted at the transmitting and receiving stations respectively. Two contact-brushes b-c, b<1>-c<1> are placed on each commutator, so that, when one makes contact, the other rests on one of the insulating-strips. When the key P is depressed, the relay D closes the primary circuit of the Ruhmkorff coil M, and works the Hertzian oscillator. The radiation is taken up by the coherer E, and the relay D<p> is actuated by means of the relay R and commutator A' to close the circuit of the steering-motor and steer the vessel to port. Similarly, by operating the key S, the current is reversed in the steering-motor by the relay D<8>. Each relay D<P>, D<8> has a dash-pot allowing a quick descent but only a slow return. The time of return is as great as, or slightly greater than, the time an insulating-strip in the commutator takes to pass under its brush, so that the relays D<P>, D<8> can be continuously depressed by operating the keys P or S. An ordinary de-coherer is worked by the current which passes through the commutator A'.
Patent GB-189809375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stoking Apparatus.
Inventor: STONES WILLIAM GRIMSHAW
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 9375. Stones, W. G. April 23. Mechanical stoking.-Relates to means for guiding and deflecting streams of fuel, which are projected into a furnace by rapidly-rotating fans, or by jets of steam or forced currents of air. Figs. 1 and 2 show, respectively, a sectional plan and elevation of an arrangement with two fans 11, 11. Deflecting-plates 10,10 are mounted on inclined hinges on a central bracket with inclined faces, which may be adjusted vertically by the screw 28. The plates 10, 10 are adjusted on their hinges by means of curved rods 17 with screwed ends engaging handwheels 20. Hinged to their upper edges are curved plates 12, which are adjustably secured in place by screws passing through slots in the curved bars 13. These upper plates 12 may be varied in form, and they may be dispensed with altogether. Arrangements of single deflecting-plates with single fans, and of two plates mounted on the outer sides of the discharge openings of two fans, are described and illustrated in the Specification. In these cases the brackets carrying the plates may be laterally, as well as vertically, adjustable, by means of racks and pinions or otherwise. In place of the curved rods 17, jointed rods may be used, and the movement for vertical adjustment may be transmitted through a lever from the front of the apparatus. The hand-wheels for effecting the various adjustments may be fitted with spring locking-devices and indicating-fingers.
Patent GB-189812191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflectors, chiefly Designed for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BARTENSTEIN CURT
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 12,191. Bartenstein, C. May 28. Reflectors.-A bowl-shaped glass reflector has its reflecting-surface formed of numerous concave or convex facets. S u c h reflectors are especially applicable to electric incandescent lamps, to avoid the projection of images of the filaments upon the surfaces to be illuminated.
Patent GB-189819476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening the Parts of Cardboard Boxes and for like Purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 19,476. Boult, A. J., [Kaulfersch, F.]. Sept. 13. Staples. - The parts of cardboard, leather, and like boxes &e. are fastened by strips or staples a having teeth b formed by a Z-shaped cut. The staples, which may be of any of several s h a p e s described, may be connected end to end, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or they may be used singly, as shown in Fig. 3, or two or more may be bent to an angle, such as shown in Fig. 4, say, for securing the corners of a box.
Patent GB-189824643-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Producing Lime and Obtaining Carbonic Acid.
Inventor: BULL HENRY CLAY
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 24,643. Bull, H. C., Oakes, A. C., and Thom, T. M. Nov. 22. Lime kilns.-In a process for obtaining lime and carbonic acid, a kiln is charged with limestone and coke by means of a closed feeder, and the residual lime is withdrawn by a similar contrivance. Oxygen is introduced at the lower part of the charge, and the resulting gases, consisting of carbonic oxide with some carbonic acid, are withdrawn from the upper part of the kiln above the charge, and passed to a closed chamber where they are burned with oxygen to obtain carbonic acid.
Patent GB-189824854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots and in Fastenings for the same.
Inventor: STOHWASSER FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 24,854. Stohwasser, F. J., and Winter, G. B. Nov. 24. Uppers.-Relates particularly to shooting-boots. The edge b overlaps the edge c, and the flap d has its edges attached to the two edges of the front opening. The strap h, secured at b<1>, is passed through the metal-lined transverse opening g, and wound as shown and fastened to the upper by a buckle.
Patent GB-189901023-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Preparation for the Extermination of certain Parasites upon Apple and other Fruit Trees.
Inventor: MARXSEN ADOLF
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 1023. Marxsen, A. Jan. 16. Plants, destroying insects on.-A composition for the extermination of the apple-root plant louse (schizoneura lanigera) is made by mixing quicklime, flowers of sulphur, milk, soap, phenol, methylated spirits, lampblack, and water.
Patent GB-189902469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to connecting Incandescent Burners to the Gas Supply.
Inventor: REDMAN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 2469. Redman, T. Feb. 3. Incandescent gas burners.- In burners provided with flexible connections, the transmission of heat from the burner, and the consequent deterioration and possible detachment of the flexible connection, are prevented by coiling the tube B, to which the flexible connection C is attached, in such a manner that it is kept cool by the air passing between the coils.
Patent GB-189905564-A (GB)
Title: Process for Solidifying Petroleum and Manufacturing Briquettes therefrom.
Inventor: HOFFMAN BERNHARD
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 5564. Hoffmann, B. March 14. Solidifying oils.-Petroleum is heated and mixed with suitable proportions of curd soap and stearine. The solid mass produced may be mixed with coal dust &c. to form briquettes for use as fuel.
Patent GB-189906160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Facsimile Telegraph Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-03-21
Abstract: 6160. Boult, A. J., [Dunlany, W. P.]. March 21. Telegraphs.-Relates to that class of facsimile telegraphs in which a rotating cylinder is traversed by a receiving or transmitting stylus which is mounted on a carriage moved by a traversing- screw. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the apparatus, and Fig. 4 a partial section. M is an electric motor provided with a governor V controlling a switch for cutting the resistances U in and out of circuit. The motor is connected by gearing with the screw and cylinder shafts R and C (Fig. 4) respectively ; each shaft is arranged with two speeds, the shaft R having a sliding key clutch and the shaft C a screw sleeve J for locking either of the loose wheels F<1>, F<2> on to the shaft G. The shaft C is provided with insulating-thimbles, and supports the record cylinder B, which may be of varying diameter to suit different desired results. The shaft C is provided at one end with three rings, viz.: (1), c' of metal and having a small insulating-section rubbed by a brush s<3> in one synchronizing circuit ; (2) c<3> of insulating-material and having a small conducting- sector corresponding in position to the insulating- sector on c', and connected to c<4>, (this ring being in the second synchronizing-circuit and rubbed by the brush s<2>); and (3) c' of metal and connected to the record cylinder B, (this ring being rubbed by the brush s' in the line circuit). The synchronizing-magnet W<1> has a tripping-armature controlling the movement of the lever W, which can engage with the unison stop on the ring c<3>. The cylinder B may be split longitudinally, and is then provided with internal gripping-rollers for fixing the transmitting or receiving sheets in position a filling-piece is provided to make good the surface of the cylinder between the rollers. Fig. 4 shows the travelling carriage Q mounted on the rod a<3> and roller q. q<1> is the spring-mounted split nut for engaging with the screw R, and q' is its release cam. The transmitting and receiving styli and the receiving-magnet P' are mounted on a sliding support to allow of different sizes of cylinders. The transmitting-stylus L is shown in position, the receiving-stylus N being turned away from the cylinder. The receiving-stylus consists of a small finely-toothed wheel when it is desired to make a record by means of transfer paper. The apparatus may be worked with relay circuits, when it is desired to produce reversed results.
Patent GB-189907992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Public Baths.
Inventor: KANE JAMES
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 7992. Kane, J. April 17. Air, drawing-off and supplying, methods of.-Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of a public baths to which warm and fresh air is supplied through vertical shafts at the end of the building communicating with horizontal shafts H on the walls D fitted with lateral openings h, h'. Air is exhausted through short vertical shafts i leading to the main shafts I.
Patent GB-189910414-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for Securing the Covers of Culinary Vessels in the Closed Position.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,414. Imray, O., [Joh. Baumann's Wwe.]. May 17. Saucepans and cooking-kettles; lids or covers.- Relates to means for securing the lids in the closed position. An angle piece a is riveted to the lid D, and to it is pivoted a lever b having a finger c and a handle d. To close the lid, a bar f is slid into position, with its hooked ends h engaging the rim i of the vessel g. The bar is then locked, by turning up the lever b until the finger c engages the cranked part g of the bar. The pressure on the lid is varied by varying the position of the lever.
Patent GB-189910496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ironing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 10,496. Boult, A. J., [Sinclair Co., S. H.]. May 18. Reversing-gearing.-Relates to improvements in ironing-machines of the type in which a reciprocating board is employed. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the machine. The operation is as follows :-The pulley P is driven by any suitable means. By slightly depressing the foot-lever S the block h<3> is withdrawn from beneath the collar h<4>, the connecting-rod S<5> is forced down by the spring h' till the friction disc p carried on the rock-arm Q engages a groove on the inside of the pulley P, and motion is imparted to the friction roll I' and to the ironing-roll M by suitable trains of wheels. When the ironing-board L has travelled sufficiently far in one direction, the foot-lever S is fully depressed by the operator, the friction disc p is raised, the friction disc n is lowered into contact with the pulley P, and motion is transmitted to the friction roll I<1> and the ironing-roll M through a train containing an extra pinion so that the direction is reversed.
Patent GB-189912942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Perfumes.
Inventor: MIRAU EUGEN
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,942. Mirau, E., and Schwarz, F. June 21. Perfumes.-Essential oils from living or unplucked blossoms are collected by exposing absorbing or dissolving mediums such as fats or oils in their vicinity, or by drawing the scented air through pipes and passing it over or through the absorbent.
Patent GB-189913280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Channel Rails and Current Supply for Electric Tramways.
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 13,280. Smith, M. H. June 27. Electric tramways with conduits in which are contact-studs connected permanently or during the passage of the vehicle by any suitable means. Conduits; conductors; collectors; switches.-The conduit is formed by the rail A and the guard rail B, and studs E are carried by the latter in the path of a conducting cord or rod G attached to shanks D, D<1> projecting from the vehicle through the slot and forming the collector. The studs E may be permanently connected to the main F, or by any mechanically-operated or any other switch arrangements. In Fig. 2, the circuit from the feeder P is completed by a spring-returned plunger K when the collector G comes between the discs J, K' and forces the latter outwardly. The plate J and the plate K' with its plunger K may revolve. A duplicate set may be provided for the return.
Patent GB-189915286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Carburetors.
Inventor: LEDERER LEOPOLD
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 15,286. Lederer, L., and Gottlieb, J. July 25. Hot-air engines.-A hot-air motor 21, which is kept cool by means of a refrigerator 25 aud circulating-pipes 23, 24, actuates bellows 20 by means of a connecting-rod 22. The bellows supply air to the carburetting-apparatus arranged above and a portion of the carburetted air formed is withdrawn from the discharge pipe 16 by the pipe 26 to heat the hot-air motor.
Patent GB-190000834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platform Weighing Apparatus or Scales.
Inventor: STIMPSON WALTER FRANKLIN
Filed: 1900-01-13
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 834. Stimpson, W. F. Jan. 13. Hand-trucks.-A platform machine combined with a handtruck is shown in longitudinal section in Fig. 2, and an underneath view is shown in Fig. 1. The platform I rests on the ends of the levers B, C, which are coupled together at the centre, and of which the longer lever B is connected to the beam D. By means of a longitudinal shaft J. worked by a hand-lever K and having spiral cams L engaging with the grooves under the platform, the platform can be raised from the levers and locked. The reverse movement brings the platform into the operative position, and its slight longitudinal motion frees any baggage &c. from the nose of the truck. A cam P on the shaft works the curved lever Q so as to lock the beam when the platform is locked. The levers B, C are preferably made of V-shaped metal bars having cast-metal ends.
Patent GB-190002886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cement.
Inventor: WUTH WILLIAM AUGUST OTTO
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2886. Wurth, W. A. O. Feb. 13. Cements ; slags, treatment of.-Relates to the production of Portland cement from blast-furnace slag. Such slag contains the constituent materials of Portland cement, but is deficient in lime and in soda, and contains too high a proportion of sulphur in the form of sulphide of calcium. The invention consists in adding to the ground slag burnt lime hydrated with water containing sodium nitrate in solution. The mixed slag and lime are burnt either in the form of powder or in bricks, the sodium nitrate serving to convert the calcium. sulphide into calcium sulphate by oxidation. Nitrates or chlorates of potash, lime, baryta, strontia, &c. may be used instead of solium nitrate, but the latter salt is preferable.