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Patent GB-189706344-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Indicating or Recording the Number of Rotations, or Partial Rotations, Imparted to Coin Actuated Mechanism.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1897-03-10
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 6344. Glover, R. T., and Glover, J. G. March 10. Registers.-Relates to the registering-mechanism for rotary actuating-apparatus, such as the pricechanger described in Specification No. 25,272, A.D. 1894. The invention is more especially applicable to gas meters, and is shown in Fig. 1 applied to the meter described in Specification No. 22,830, A.D. 1894. The movement of the price-changer, on inserting a coin, rotates the spindle A which, by the bevel-wheels B, C, actuates the spindle D of a register E showing total quantity of gas paid for and total of coins received. The means for showing the quantity of gas paid for at any time (by a pointer on the spindle K) and for actuating the ordinary register F are the same as in the latter of the above-mentioned Specifications.
Patent GB-189706352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Vent of Butter Churns and other Revolving Machines.
Filed: 1897-03-11
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 6352. Frost, A. E., and Dairy Outfit Co. March 11. Churns.-Relates to means for venting churns and other revolving machines. Two tubular pieces b and b<1> are screwed into the churn so as to form a passage which through the opening c communicates with the interior and exterior of the churn. The part b<1> is formed with a seating for the valve f on the spindle e. The valve f is normally held closed by the action of the spring h, and is opened periodically in certain positions of the revolving churn by a blow from the weighted pivoted lever j. In a modification, the weighted lever j is arranged inside the churn.
Patent GB-189713825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Production of Carbonic Acid Gas.
Inventor: STEINEM HERMAN
Filed: 1897-06-04
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 13,825. Steinem, H., and Murray, K. S. June 4. Carbonic acid.-Relates to means for obtaining carbonic acid from furnace gases. The gases from the furnaces of the boilers A, A<2> are drawn upwards by means of exhausters C, C<2>, C<3> through a vertical washer B, charged with pieces of marble or hard limestone, while hot liquid from the gas cooler D is caused to drip downwards, resulting in the impurities, such as sulphuretted hydrogen, being absorbed. The gases next pass by the tube b<2> to the bottom of a second washer B<2> supplied with cold water to complete the purification. The gases are then passed by the exhausters to the bottom of the corresponding absorbing- towers E, E', E<3>. These towers are packed with broken coke &c., or fitted with perforated or reticulated trays, and are supplied with a solution of potassium carbonate from a tank F, into which the lye is pumped from a tank G capable of holding the entire quantity of lye required in the continuous working of the process. The unabsorbed gases escape through pipes e', while the lye, enriched with carbonic acid, passes through the tube e to the bottom of the smaller compartment g of the tank G, which is divided by a partition g<3> reaching nearly to the top of the tank. This lye is partly pumped therefrom by the pump J to a preliminary heat-exchanger H and thence to the boilers A, A', while of that which overflows into the larger compartment part is forced by the pump I through the tube i to the tank F, while the remainder is forced through the tube i' to the cooler or coolers D. The lye in the boilers A, A, which work in succession, parts with its carbonic acid, which is led through tubes d to the cooler D, and thence to the gasometer K by the pipe k. The hot poor lye from the boilers passes through the heat-exchanger H, heating the rich lye passing to the boilers in an opposite direction, and then passes to the large compartment of the tank G from which it is pumped to the tank F for re-use.
Patent GB-189718029-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Electrode Plates for Storage Batteries.
Inventor: MARSCHNER CARL
Filed: 1897-07-31
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 18,029. Marschner, C. July 31. Secondary batteries.-A material for binding the active material to the supporting grid or frame consists of amber dissolved in dichlorhydrin or epichlorhydrin and mixed with alcohol. Reference is made in the Provisional Specification to Specification No. 12,250, A.D. 1896.
Patent GB-189718310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cycle Pedals.
Inventor: PATERSON ARTHUR FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-08-06
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 18,310. Paterson, A. F. Aug. 6. Drawings to Specification. Athletic shoes.-The soles of cycling shoes are provided with strips, which engage plates secured to the pedals, to enable the rider to exert a pull on the cranks.
Patent GB-189721528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery Employed in the Construction of Tension Wheels for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: CRAIG ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-09-20
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 21,528. Craig, A., and Austen, C. T. Sept. 20. Building wheels.-The Figures show an apparatus, for maintaining a wheel hub centrally and keeping the rim true, for use with an arrangement such as is described in Specification No. 23,204, A.D. 1896, for screwing up the nipples and tightening the spokes of tension wheels. The hub 2 is secured to a rotatable spindle 1 carried by a fork. To this spindle is also secured a boss 4 having radial arms 6 carrying an annular metal rim or flange 7. Radial holes in this flinge receive the screw-threaded stems 8 of jaws 9 which support the wheel rim 17. Engaging with the stems 8 are nuts 10 having external teeth to gear with a rack 12, held in place by plates 13, and actuated by a toothed wheel 16 provided with a square spindle 15 for the reception of a handle. By these means the jaws 9 are extended equally, and thus keep the wheel rim true.
Patent GB-189730627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Railways.
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 30,627. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Dec. 28. Electric railways on the third-rail system have sectional conductors substituted for the third rail at stations, crossings, &c. Conductors; switches.-Fig. 1 shows a plan at a station with two series of sectional conductors F, G. A shunt current from a second brush K<1> on the vehicle passes through the conductors G to the magnet coils and throws the switch. If the circuit to this brush K<1> is broken on the vehicle, the switch will be de-energized and the main current lost. Any switch may be excited from the signal cabin, when necessary to start the train, by the circuit a, b and switch N. The switches may be mechanically locked in their open or closed position for stopping the train or for allowing it to run through.
Patent GB-189800054-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus to be Employed for the Extraction of Corks from the Bodies of Bottles and other Vessels.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ROBERT
Filed: 1898-01-01
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 54. Nicholson, R. Jan. 1. Cork-drawers.-Relates to means for extracting corks from the interiors of bottles &c., and consists of a strip of spring steel bent to form a bow handle a, and two spring arms terminating in hooks c, the arms being connected together by a metal clip d &c. The appliance is used in the manner shown, the hooks c gripping the cork j during its extraction. Modifications in the construction of the appliance are described, one form being provided with a second pair of smaller spring arms, for use with smaller bottles. The additional arms, when not required, are folded up into the handle.
Patent GB-189801046-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Electro-magnetic Cut-out for Automatically Disconnecting Charged Conductors in the event of Breakage or Short Circuit, applicable to Overhead Systems of Electric Traction and the like.
Inventor: QUIN ROBERT CORNELIUS
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 1046. Quin, R. C. Jan. 14. Distributing; cut-outs.-Relates to means for automatically disconnecting charged conductors, such as overhead wires in traction systems, in case of breakage, short-circuit, &c. Fig. 1 is a diagram of the connections, and Fig. 2 shows the construction of the magnetic cut-out. A series coil i is in the main conductor a, and a shunt coil c is connected to the extremities of a. These coils control a rocking lever g fitted with a support for the weighted switch levers f<1>. If the conductor a breaks, no current flows through the shunt coil and the lever g rocks, opening the switch ; similarly the switch is opened with an excess current through the coil i. The latter may be replaced by a fuse. In Fig. 2, i is the series coil and c the shunt. A lever g, pivoted at g, carries an armature g<2> at each end, and is fitted with a support g<3> for a rod f<4> connecting the weighted arms f<1> which, when released, operates the switch contactlever h, both being pivoted at f<2>. A spring k tends to pull over the lever g. In normal working, this is prevented by the shunt coil c.
Patent GB-189801108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ink Ducts or Fountains of Printing Machinery for Multi-colour or other Printing.
Inventor: TAYLOR FRANCIS CORNWALL
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1108. Taylor, F. C. Jan. 14. Inking-apparatus.-An ink-supplying apparatus comprises a duct roller b and adjustable block a together forming an ink trough, and a series of parallel division plates c supported adjustably by the framing x. Each plate c consists of two parallel metal plates and intermediate sheet of india-rubber c<1>, the whole being secured together by screws c<3>. The plates c are gripped by saddle pieces h secured to blocks f which are free to slide between fixed parallel bars d. The india-rubber c<1> projects beyond the lower and front ends of the plates c, which are vertically adjustable by means of screws g. Reference is made to Specification No. 8748, A.D. 1896.
Patent GB-189812578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Bells for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: SCRIVENER PHILIP HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 12,578. Scrivener, P. H. J. June 4. Velocipede and road-vehicle bells. - The bell is rung by clockwork, contained in a case a secured on the handle-bar &c. by clips c. The spindle h is turned by a key to wind up the spring f, connected to an escape-wheel n and pallet m. The latter carries a spring hammer e, which is released to allow the bell to sound by turning the finger lever k, the bell continuing to ring till the lever is turned in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-189815784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regenerating Exhaust Steam.
Inventor: BARRON HUGH JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 15,784. Lake, H. H., [Barron, H. J.]. July 19. Drawings to Specification. Feedwater, heating.-Water of condensation and water which has been introduced to cylinders containing exhaust steam in a process for the regeneration and utilization of exhaust from engines, and other waste, is passed to a steam pump for supplying boilers.
Patent GB-189818647-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Material for Forming Articles by Moulding.
Inventor: STEIGER JACOB
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 18,647. Steiger, J. Aug. 31. Ornaments.-Powdered calcined magnesite mixed with water is moulded into ornaments, which are exposed to the action of carbonic-acid gas to convert the magnesium oxide into magnesium carbonate.
Patent GB-189822642-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Liquid Fuel Burning without Smoke in Steam Boiler Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: GREGORY ROBERT
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 22,642. Gregory, R. Oct. 28. Liquid-fuel fittings.-Relates to apparatus for burning petroleum and other liquid fuel, with or without coal, in a smokeless manner, in steamboiler, refuse-consuming, and other furnaces. The apparatus is specially suitable for use with boilers supplying electric-light machinery where the fires may require to be quickly revived. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section, and Fig. 2 an enlarged sectional plan. An injector for supplying the liquid fuel is enclosed in a casing or air trunk A, the back end of which is covered with wire gauze at D to prevent noise, and provided with an adjustable cover E. The injector consists of two chambers N, 0, the former of which has a nozzle, shown in dotted lines at R in Fig. 2, projecting through the latter. From the chamber 0 projects the mixing-tube S, which has a flattened end. Liquid fuel is supplied to the chamber N and steam to the chamber 0, the fuel passing through the nozzle R and the steam around it. A supplementary supply of steam may be introduced at the back of the chamber N, as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1. The downwardly-directed mouth of the delivery tube T is laterally flared as shown at W.
Patent GB-189822779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycles.
Inventor: CRAIG ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 22,779. Craig, A. Oct. 29. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to an attachment for a seat whereby a cycle or like vehicle, whether driven by man power or by a motor, may be used for conveying a passenger, or for ambulance purposes. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a tricycle having two front steering-wheels. The framework A of the seat is connected to a clip on the steering-tube C by means of a pivoted link or links B. On each side of the frame are a pair of curved bars A', A<5>, forming a footboard, each pair being connected by a cross-piece A<6>, and the cross-pieces connected by a bar. A link D is pivoted to the centre of each cross-piece A<6>, and is connected at the other end A<11> of a cross-bar fixed to the frame of the cycle. Pins E are connected on the cross-bar, and corresponding pins E' are secured on the underside of the seat frame. Each pair of pins E, E<1> carries a helical spring F on which the seat rests. The link B may be replaced by a spiral spring. The seat may be provided with pedals and a chain-wheel for driving the machine.
Patent GB-189903066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Waste or Discharge Valves of Sinks, Washing Vessels, Baths, Lavatories, and the like.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 3066. Shanks, J. Feb. 11. Wash-tubs.-The grating E is fitted at the bottom of a conical recess Band connected to the discharge pipe by screws M. The valve F is made w i t h a flexible periphery. The inlet to the overflow pipe is protected by a hinged grating J. In a modification, the grating is made integral with a short sleeve, in the top of which the conical seat B is formed.
Patent GB-189904551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means or Method of Bending certain Angle Iron.
Inventor: MIDGLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 4551. Midgley, J., and Sutcliffe, W. March 2. Bending.-Angle-irons of L-section are bent in pairs in bending-rolls arranged to prevent curling of the radial members 3. When the radial members are on the outside of the curve, they are placed back to back as shown in Fig. 4, the upper roll 6 being plain and the lower roll 8 having a groove 7 adjustable in width in any suitable way. When the radial members are on the inside of the curve, they are placed as shown in Fig. 2, the upper roll then having the adjustable grooves. The Provisional Specification states that T-iron may be bent in a similar fashion.
Patent GB-189904742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Coal and other Illuminating Gas.
Inventor: COLMAN HAROLD GOVETT
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 4742. Colman, H. G. March 4. Purifying gas.-Tar and suspended tarry matters are removed from gas before reaching the condensers, by passing the gas through a separator, such as a cyclone dust-collector. This apparatus may be fitted with a flap valve for regulating the supply of gas, a vertical adjustment in the discharge pipe, and a siphon for the removal of the tarry matters. Before reaching the condensers, the gas may be washed by babbling it in fine streams through a liquid seal of hot light hydrocarbons, such as are obtained from the condenser. The gas in passing to the condenser has about 10-20 per cent. led off by a bye-pass, and admitted to the condenser at some point where the main portion of the gas has been cooled to at least 70‹.
Patent GB-189905247-A (GB)
Title: Connection Between Hydrants and Existing Tapered Fire Plug Branches for Water and other Mains or Pipes.
Inventor: HERBERT FRED
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 5247. Herbert, F. March 10. Butt and flange joints.-Relates to the connection of a hydrant of the ball, screw-down, or other type to an existing fire, or outlet plug, or branch. The flange B at the base of the hydrant is provided with lugs for L-headed bolts, which take under the bead C on the branch A, and make a joint at D. The connection may be made by means of a distance-piece instead of directly.
Patent GB-189906089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Pins adapted to be used for Securing Carpets or Druggets, or for like purposes.
Inventor: GIBSON JAMES HUME
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6089. Gibson, J. H. March 21. Pins, carpet, and drugget.-Carpet, drugget, and like pins are made of a loose disc 1 of metal, leather, &c. through holes in which are driven one or more staples 4, 5. The disc is channelled at 2, 2 to receive the head 4 of the staple and to enable a screwdriver to be readily introduced beneath the head to remove the staple.
Patent GB-189909743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: DEIKE AUGUST HERMAN
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 9743. Deike, A. H., Alexander, A. W., and Mitchell, J. May 9. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus for generating acetylene by automatically supplying carbide to water. The generator 1 is provided with two or more carbide holders 6, which are inserted through openings 12 which can be closed airtight. Each holder rests upon two rods 11, and is formed with a bottom composed of a number of independent hinged sections 9. At first these sections are held in the closed position by supports 16 pivoted on rods 15, 15<a>, there being one support for each section. The supports are thrown one at a time on one side, so as to let a section fall each time the bell of the holder sinks. The bell in descending engages with the hooked end of a rod 28 connected to a bellcrank lever 26, 27, the other end of which is connected by a link 25 to a second bell-crank lever 23, 24, from which motion is imparted by a link 22 to a lever 21 having a dog 21<a> which engages the teeth of a ratchet-wheel 20, and thereby causes the latter to rotate slightly each time the bell descends. The ratchet-wheel 20 is mounted upon a shaft 17<a>, upon which are spirally arranged a series of projecting pins. which successively operate the supports 16 of the carbide sections. Pinions 19, 19<a>, rigidly mounted on the shafts 17, 17<a> and gearing together, cause the sections of each holder to be released simultaneously. The gas passes to the holder by the pipe 31.
Patent GB-189911172-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Controlling Electric Currents, especially applicable for Charging Secondary Batteries or Accumulators.
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1900-05-29
Abstract: 11,172. Veritys (Limited) and Steele, L. J. May 29. Cut-outs; switches.-Apparatus for breaking the circuit should the charging-current for secondary batteries fall below the necessary voltage. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement. An oscillating carrier c carries switch contacts h, h<2> and a permanent magnet N. It is supported on knife edges f, and is weighted so that normally it rests in the opposite position to that shown. An electromagnet having poles e<3>, e<2> is wound with two coils o, o<2>, one having a low resistance and the other a high. The coil o<2> is connected to the mercury cup r<2> and terminal n, and the coil o to the cup r. The other terminal m is connected to the oscillatory carrier. As shown, the charging-circuit is connected to the battery through the lowresistance coil o. Should the current fail, or the reverse current flow through the coil, the carrier c oscillates, breaking contact at r and making contact at r<2>, so completing a circuit through the highresistance coil. When the voltage again rises, this coil excites the magnet, causing the magnet to swing over and again make the main circuit. The contacts h, h<2> are adjustable, and the coils of the electromagnet are preferably mounted in a copper spool.
Patent GB-190015960-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fire-proof Coating for Walls, Floors and the like.
Inventor: GABRIELLI ANDREA
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 15,960. Gabrielli, A. Sept. 7. Fireproof coverings and compositions.-Relates to fireproof coverings adapted more especially for the walls and floors of the cabins &c. of warships. The covering is formed of two layers. The first layer is applied directly to the wall, and consists of asbestos sheets of cloth, wood, cork, cloth, felt, papier mÔchÚ, &c. perforated with small holes, and, if necessary, fireproofed by ammonium salts, phosphates, borates, or aluminium salts, &c. The other layer is applied in a liquid form, and consists of linseed oil, copal varnish, &c., together with such substances as calcium, iron, zinc, or lead carbonate, and red or yellow ochre, and other materials which, when heated, evolve gases tending to check combustion.
Patent GB-190017999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: COGHLAN JOSEPH MICHAEL
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 17,999. Coghlan, J. M. Oct. 10. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus in which the carbide is intermittently brought into contact with the water. The generator consists of a fixed cylinder 4, fitted with a cover 5 for use in recharging it with a number of superposed carbide holders 10, which are provided with conical bottoms for facilitating access of water to the middle of the carbide. The water vessel 11 is suspended by a bail 12 from a cord 13 which is fixed to the segmental end 14 of a lever, the other segmental end 15 of which is connected by a cord 16 with the bell 2 of the gas holder. The water is thus raised into contact with the carbide as gas is required. The gas produced passes by a pipe 18 into a purifier 19, which contains water 22 and a cage 21 charged with purifying-material, and is fitted with an overflow pipe 23. From the purifier, the gas passes by a pipe 20 to a floating goose-neck 20<a>, which dips a constant distance into the water and delivers the gas into the holder. In case overpressure should occur in the holder or in the generator, a blow-off chamber 25 is provided. This is charged with water by a funnel 30, and contains goose-necks 28 and 29<a> on the ends of pipes 27 and 29 connected respectively with the pipes 24 and 18. A pipe 26 conducts the escaping gas out of doors.