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Patent GB-189912151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Couplings.
Inventor: NORFOLK HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,151. Norfolk, H. June 10. Couplings, automatic.-Each coupling-pin C is carried on a pivoted lever B, the tail D of which supports the pin in its raised position. When two cars come together, each link A strikes the tail D of the opposite lever B, and allows the pin C to pass through the two jaws H and the link A. Uncoupling is effected by raising the pin C by the action of the rod G on the lever B.
Patent GB-189912662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means of Connecting Outlet Pipes from Closets and like Places to Soil or Waste Water Pipes.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 12,662. Taylor, C. June 17. Butt and flange joints for soil and waste pipes. To make the joint between the soilpipe a and the lead pipe c from the closet, a flange d is first slipped over the end of the pipe c, which is then splayed out to form a packing-washer c<1> between the flanges d and b<1>. In this way the connection may be made at any angle. In the case of smaller connecting-pipes, such as e, the lead washer may be soldered on.
Patent GB-189913018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BARTON JOHN BRUNSWICK
Filed: 1899-06-22
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 13,018. Barton, J. B., and Gorham, J. M. June 22. Arc lamps. - To steady the arc when it is starting, the movable carbon-holding tube c of a lamp is connected with a pivoted support f or o for a rolling or sliding weight m, which tends to keep the carbons in contact at starting, but subsequently moves to the outer end of the support, so that the carbon is relieved of the extra weight. The tilting support may be a closed tube or tubes f, Fig. 3, or an open frame o, Fig. 7, pivoted at one side of the frame of the lamp. The tilting frame o may be provided with a depression q, so that in its outer position the rolling weight rests below the pivot g; or the frame o may be extended so that the weight moves beyond the pivot. The rolling weight may be a ball or cylinder. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of springs instead of weights.
Patent GB-189917660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Mirrors or Glasses used for Attracting Birds in Shooting.
Inventor: VILLARD LOUIS ADRIEN
Filed: 1899-08-31
Granted: 1900-08-31
Abstract: 17,660. Villard, L. A. Aug. 31. Drawings to Specification. Seats for sportsmen. Relates to a bird decoy and to means for actuating the same. The whole apparatus may be packed into a box, which will serve as a seat and may be fitted with suitable attachments.
Patent GB-189921420-A (GB)
Inventor: MUNGER LOUIS DE FRANKLIN
Filed: 1899-10-26
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 21,420. Munger, L. de F. Oct. 26. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-The circular pneumatic or other elastic tyre A is vulcanized to the outer part 10 of an annular metal rim C, of which the inner part 11 fits in to the slightly-tapered outer surface of the felloe B. The tyre has two ribs 2, which rest on and are vulcanized over the folded edges 3 of the rim. The rim is attached by means of two clamping-rings 4, 5, which are secured to the felloe by transverse bolts 6 and are provided with studs 7 adapted to prevent creeping by engaging holes in the rim.
Patent GB-190002288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Meters.
Inventor: DUNCAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2288. Duncan, W. Feb. 5. Liquid meters.-Relates to water meters in which a piston travelling on a cylinder operates ordinary meter clock mechanism. The piston - rod a is pivoted to the pistonhead a' and connected to a lever a<2> hinged on a lug a<3> extending from the head of the cylinder. A series of discs B, C<2>, C, an outer ring D, and a washer E are secured together by a screw E<1>. A tooth a' on the lever a<2> is received between two projections in the ring D, and a steel plate E<2> is arranged in slots in the ring D and disc B so that the disc C<2> fits into a slot E<3> and the disc E in a slot E<4>. A set-screw on the disc B is adjusted so that, on the return stroke of the piston, the plate E<2> drags the disc c<2>, carrying with it a pin e<4> fitted in orifices in the discs E, E and connected by a crank e<3> to a rod e<2> of the clock mechanism. A lower tooth a<5> on the lever a<2> operates two projections k<6> on a pin k<5> of the slide-valve K. This valve and the bore J in which it is located are provided with inlet and outlet ports k, k<1>, k<2>, k<3>, and j<1>, j<2>, j<3>, j<4>, designed to register alternately in pairs, and exhaust ports K<1>, j<5>. Passages L in the heads of the cylinder connect the ends of the bore J with a passage leading to the inlet pipe, and the water passes into a cylinder F placed below the main cylinder A<1> and operates a piston valve I, which has annular ports i, i<1> to register with ports h, h<1> in a core H, and ports f, f<1> in a core G. The chamber H is divided by a mid-partition h<2>, and the chamber G is divided by a partition and provided with inlet and outlet pipes. Water from the inlet pipe passes through the port f to a port h<4> opening into the main cylinder, and operates the piston. The ports are symmetrically arranged in pairs for the forward and return strokes respectively.
Patent GB-190003190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seed Drills.
Inventor: FISCHER ALEXANDER THEODORE
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 3190. Fischer, A. T., and Lewis, E. C. Feb. 17. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to the construction of seed drills applicable for manual or other power. Fig. 2 shows a section through one of the seed hoppers, of which four or other suitable number may be mounted on a frame 1 provided with handles 10 and with eyes 53 to which the draught appliances may be fixed. The seed-distributing cylinder 13 is fixed on the axle of the travelling wheels, and is provided with three rows of pockets of different sizes for different seels. A cap 18 is secured over the cylinder 13, and is provided with openings registering with the pockets in the cylinder 13. Slides are arranged at each side of the cap 18 to close the openings or to uncover the one required for the passage of the seed. The seed hopper 29 fits over the cap 18. A chamber 33 is formed in the lower part of the hopper, and a distributer 37 on a shaf mounted parallel with and driven from the main shaft works in the chamber 33 to agitate the seed falling through the opening 32 to the cylinder 13. A. coulter 39 for opening the furrow is adjustably secured to the front of the seed tube 38 and to the arms 42 carrying the rollers 44, which are fitted with scrapers 46.
Patent GB-190012470-A (GB)
Title: Improved Methods of Discharging Grain or other Matters from Vessels.
Inventor: MURRAY THOMAS ROBERTS
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 12,470. Murray, T. R. July 11. Unloading.-Grain &c. is discharged from a ship's hold by means of one or mure bucket elevators e, f, supported independently of the vessel, by means of a swinging arm c and pontoon a. The grain &c. can be discharged at both sides of the vessel ; on one, by a conveyer in the arm c, and on the other by a conveyer in a beam o pivoted to the arm and supported at its outer end by a sling-not shown. Flap valves at 5 operated from the deck direct the discharge from the elevators to one or both conveyers. The hollow trunnions by which the elevators are pivoted to the arm c are carried in bearings k<1>, Fig. 7, which are capable of movement in the plane of the arm to an extent limited by springs k<3>; or a ball-and-socket connection may be used. Rolling &c. of the vessel and pontoon is thus allowed for. The motion shaft l, from which the elevators and conveyers are driven by gearing which is described, is rotated from an engine on the pontoon.
Patent GB-190013363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Ramming Paving Material, Stone Working, and for other Purposes.
Inventor: BEHMER JOHN
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 13,363. Behmer, J. July 24. Roads, making.- The apparatus, which is driven by a motor, is for ramming paving - material and for other purposes, but, by replacing the hammer 1 by a chiselshaped tool and using an anvil, the apparatus may be used for stone working or splitting. The hammer 1 is carried by the arms 5, 6, the latter connected by a spring 7, from the link 11 and lever 2 Adjustments, linear and angular, may be made by the hand-wheel 14 actuating worm and sector gear 13, 12 by the bell-crank lever 8, 9. working over the arc 10, and by a crank on the shaft 17 carrying the eccentric 16 and rod 15 secured to the link 11. The hammer is actuated by an eccentric and rod 4 on the shaft 3 belt-geared with the motor-driven shaft 39. The whole framing 20 can also be swung round the shaft 24 on the carriage 22, rollers 21, 21, 27, 27 working on rails 23, 28 being provided for the purpose ; this is effected by clutching the worm and bevel gear 35, 34, 37 to the worm gear 38 driven by a belt from the shaft 39. The belt 40 drives the pulleys on the shaft 24 in opposite directions ; either pulley can be clutched to the shaft, whereupon, by means of the worm 41 and worm-wheel 42, the machine is moved backwards or forwards. The fore-carriage 32 can rock about the pin 31 to adapt itself to irregularities in the road, and can also turn about the pin 33 for steering. The steering is effected by chains passing round pulleys at each side of the fore-carriage and winding on drums at the end of the shaft 47 ; the shaft can be rotated in either direction by worm gear 46, actuated by bevel gear 43, 45 or 44, 45 as required.
Patent GB-190014160-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Acetylene Gas Generator.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,160. Smith, E. F. Aug. 7. Acetylene lamps; velocipede lamps.-The apparatus comprises a water compartment 5 and a generating chamber 6 connected together by a bayonet-joint and suitable packing 20. Water is admitted to the supply-pipe 11 upon opening a screwed pin-valve 13 by a thumb disc 14, and the pressure of the supply is rendered constant by means of an intermediate water-chamber 15, which communicates with the chamber 5 by an opening at 16. The pipe 11 opens into a cup 9, provided with overflow openings 12 and wicks 21, by which the water is conducted into a cylinder 22, communicating by holes 23 with the carbide chamber. The carbide is kept in position by a cover 26 and a spring 27. When the production of gas exceeds the demand, the gas pressure prevents the water from descending the pipe 11, and if the gas pressure continues to increase, the water is driven back, and gas escapes into the chamber 15, and thence by the passage 17 to the open air. When the water valve 13 is closed, a washer 19 on the disc 14 closes the opening 17. An expansible vessel 28 may be used for providing a steady supply of gas to the burner. When the apparatus is used as a cycle lamp, lugs 29 are provided for attaching it. In a modified form the water container is screwed into the generating-chamber.
Patent GB-190101893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Fry Pans, Saucepans, and the like.
Inventor: STEVENS ERNEST
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 1893. Stevens, E. Jan. 28. Handles for frying-pans, saucepans, and the like. Relates to improvements upon the invention described in Specification No. 11,032, A.D. 1894, whereby smoke, heat, and dirt are excluded from the open handles which are the subject of that invention. The open handle is fitted with a lining 21, the edges of which grip the edges of the plate which forms the handle 18, so that, when the handle is riveted to the pan, the spread end of the handle lies close against the side 20 of the pan.
Patent GB-190105674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: BENNIS EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5674. Bennis, E. March 18. Mechanical stoking. - Shovels or strikers with inclined surfaces a for delivering coal and spreading it over the fire are provided with a projecting hood or cover B, to prevent the coal from rising. Fig. 5 is an elevation, and Fig. 6 an inverted plan of such a shovel. The hood may be formed by bending back the top plate of the shovel as shown, or it may be separate and secured in any convenient way. The side flanges C may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190105700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Clocks.
Inventor: POESCHL JOHANN
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 5700. P÷schl, J., and Gautsch, J. March 18. Electric clocks.-Relates to an electrical clock B which is operated from a standard mechanical clock A, the striking-mechanism being shown separately. The minute-hand of the electrical clock is driven by a ratchet-wheel c in gear with a pawl d, which is connected by the levers g<1> to a spring h. The spring is secured to one end of a pivoted lever g, the other end of which is attracted by the electromagnet f when the circuit 01 is closed by a pivoted lever, the movement of which is effected each minute or half-minute by the pin m operated by the clock A. The ends j<1>, k<1> of the pivoted levers j, k engage with a circular series of pins i, to prevent undesired movement of the ratchet-wheel c. The electromagnet is provided with a concentric reinforcing-cylinder e. The spring-controlled striking-levers v, w are similarly operated by electromagnets t, u, when the circuits 024, 035 are closed by the pivoted levers p, q moved by the striking-mechanism of the clock A.
Patent GB-190106361-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fish Incubator.
Inventor: BOURGEOIS HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 6361. Bourgeois, H. March 26. Fash culture.- Spawn is placed upon a number of glass rods e in the tank a, so that, when hatched, the fry falls to the bottom of the tank. Water enters at b, and leaves at c. A partition g, perforated for about half its depth, is placed as shown while the spawn is on the rods e, so that the water passes over them, but, when hatched, the plate g is reversed to produce a current on the bottom of the tank.
Patent GB-190107800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Chocolate.
Inventor: RIECK MAX
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 7800. Rieck, M. April 16. Chocolate.-Raw cacao beans are shelled without previous heating, sharp drying being employed, where necessary, to remove closely-adherent husks, and are placed in melted sugar which has been inverted by chemical treatment. After sufficient beating, stirring, and rolling, the mass is ground, with or without the addition of cacao butter.
Patent GB-190112459-A (GB)
Title: Cigar Wrapper Cutting Machines.
Inventor: DUBRUL NAPOLEON
IPC: A24C1/04
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,459. Du Brul, N. June 18. Cigars.-Relates to apparatus for cutting cigar wrappers. A table 2 is provided with a plate 7 with suitably-disposed perforations 8, which communicate with an air suction chamber fitted with a foot-operated valve. An axle 24 on the table carries a flanged guide 14, on which travels a handoperated cutting-tool 19, which is provided with rollers bearing on the flanges of the guide. The tool 19 carries a cutting-wheel, and is mounted on double-jointed links 10, to allow it free motion. The wrapper is held down on the plate 7 by suction, and the tool 19 is traversed over the guide so as to cut the wrapper. A spring 26 raises the cutter and guide-frame after the operation, so as to leave the table clear for rolling the cigar. Interchangeable plates and guides are provided to allow wrappers to be cut of various forms.
Patent GB-190116161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Foundry and like Ladles.
Inventor: LAING DAVID
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 16,161. Laing, D., and Ferry, G. M. Aug. 12. Foundry ladles.-A foundry or slag trolley-ladle has a cover to prevent excessive cooling of the contents during transit. Fig. 3 shows a slag ladle mounted on trolleys A and tipped by worm gearing 12. A fixed cover-plate C has two openings, which can be simultaneously opened or closed by a pivoted cover C', held in either position by catches 6 and pins 7. The pins are hollow to receive levers for turning the cover. The cover may consist of two hinged flaps raised separately or together by a chain and windlass on the cover-plate. When applied to foundry ladles, the ladle is removably mounted in trunnion bearings on a trolley.
Patent GB-190125071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Melting and Applying Marine Glue and other Convenient Substances.
Inventor: JEFFERY ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 25,071. Jeffery, A. Dec. 9. Glue pots.-Relates to apparatus for melting marine glue and the like, and running such substances into the seams of floors or decks. In the form shown in section in Fig. 1, the glue to be melted is placed in the upper compartment A. A number of tubes F, connecting A to a lower compartment C, are headed by a petroleum lamp L. The glue is thereby melted, and runs down into the compartment C, and thence through the pipe M and nozzle P into the seams of the floor or deck. An outlet valve in the nozzle P is actuated by a rod 0 leading to the handle of the vehicle V on which the whole apparatus is mounted. The peripheries of one pair X, X of the wheels of the vehicle are V-shaped, so as to run in a seam. In a modification, the tubes F are dispepsed with, the bottom of the vessel A being perforated and surrounded by an outer vessel, from which the discharge pipe leads to the nozzle.
Patent GB-190203506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shutters, Doors, and the like
Inventor: WILSON JAMES GODFREY
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3506. Wilson, J. G. Feb. 11. Doors; windows; shutters; mouldings; fireproof structures.- Fireproof doors, roller-shutters, window casings, mouldings, &c. are constructed of wood slats or bars 1 and sheet metal sheaths 2, which are made with perforations 4, to allow gases of combustion from the wood to escape in case of fire. The holes 4 may be closed by fusible plugs, and asbestos 3 may be interposed between the wood and sheathing.
Patent GB-190216917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Indigo and Intermediate Products
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 16,917. Ellis, G. B., [Soc. Chimique des Usines du Rh6ne, anciennement Gilliard, P. Monnet, et Cartier]. July 30. Dyes, artificial; nitrophenyllactomethyl - ketone.- An intermediate ketone or aldehyde, which may be converted into indigo in the usual manner by means of an alkali, is obtained by the action of a salt having an alkaline reaction upon o-nitrobenzaldehyde in the presence of acetone or acetic aldehyde. Thus nitrophenyllactomethyl-ketone is obtained when a solution of sodium sulphite is added to a solution of o-nitrobenzaldehyde in acetone. The above ketone may be crystallized out from the residual oil after excess of the sodium sulphite and acetone have been neutralized and distilled off respectively, or may be converted directly into indigo by the addition of alkali to the solution. Sodium phosphate may also be used in the process.
Patent GB-190217791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lighting Gas Burners Automatically and from a Distance
Inventor: CANELLOPOULOS JEAN MICHEL
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 17,791. Canellopoulos, J. M. Aug. 13. Gas valves and cocks. -In incandescent and other burners, provided with pilot jets which are automatically ignited when the gas is turned on, and extinguished after the ignition of the main burner, the flame from the pilot jet is deflected centrally to heat the expansible parts actuating the main and bye - pass valves, the expansible parts being formed with devices for automatically c o m - pensating for any permanent expansion or contraction o f t h e parts after continued use. When the burner is extinguished, the cooling and contraction of the expansible rod T within the porcelain mantle rod U lifts the valve-rod B, thereby opening the bye-pass valve E, and closing the main valve A upon its seating A', the valve A sliding upon the stem B within limits determined by the stop V and the spring H. Consequently, when the gas is turned on, it can only pass by the open valve E to the pilot jet I, where it is lit by the catalytic igniter J. The flame is centrally deflected by the tube W to heat the rod T, which thereupon expands, opening the main valve A, and closing, with the assistance of a spring F, the pilot valve E, after the gas has been lit at the main burner. The upper end N of the rod B is screw-threaded so that any expansion, after use, is compensated by the slipping of a thread over the double pawls M, M<1> by which it is connected to the rod T, and any undue contraction of the rod T is compensated by the sliding of the rod B through the valve A. If the valve A and the rod B be made in one piece, the spring H may be interposed between the valve-rod and the end of the rod T.
Patent GB-190221034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with, Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,034. Hall, R. F. Sept. 27. Turning-gear.- The Provisional Specification describes a device for starting an internal-combustion engine comprising a lever carrying a spurwheel, which, on depression, first brings the wheel into gear with a pinion on the crank shaft, and then rotates it through a friction clutch. Exhaust-silencers.-The exhaust from an internalcombustion engine escapes from a perforated pipe q<4> through the alternate spaces formed between the co-axial cylinders s<1>, s', s<3>, s<4>, which spaces are united by headers s<5>, s<6>. Air is heated in the spaces between those traversed by the exhaust.
Patent GB-190224570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coke Conveyors.
Inventor: GIBBONS WILLIAM PIKE
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,570. Gibbons, W. P., and Gibbons, G. B. A. Nov. 10. Conveyers.-Relates to coke conveyers used in gas works and formed of transverse bars or scrapers B moved along a trough by endless chains A, A<2>, and consists in the employment of a deep trough partly filled with small coke and breeze J to form a bottom along which the coke is pushed by the transverse bars or scrapers B. When the conveyer is constructed to carry forward the coke for storage or for loading into trucks, the part of the trough which is over the place where the coke is to be deposited may have the bottom plate dispensed with.
Patent GB-190228918-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Paper Cutting and Perforating Machines.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 28,918. Willis, P. R. J., Hewston, H. S.]. Dec. 31. Cutting and perforating machines.-Relates to a stripping and guiding device for use on rotary paper cutting or perforating machines. The device has a pair of arms a, covered at b, which fit between the rotary discs &c. A, B and embrace the upper or male cutter d or perforating tool. The piece a, provided with a stop-pic, passes through a slot in a sleeve f, and is clamped to the bar j by a set-sctew k passing through the sleeve. A shoe h is secured to the base of the sleeve. The stripper is specially useful when perforating paper close to its edges.