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Patent GB-189824144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Vacuum or Suction Boxes of Paper Making and like Machines.
Inventor: BERTRAM DAVID NOBLE
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 24,144. Bertram, D. N. Nov. 16. Paper machines.-Relates to the vacuum or suction boxes. Two or more rollers B within the box A are driven at the same speed as the wire-cloth by spur or chain gearing. Each roller is supported throughout its length by a hollow support C, the upper surfaces of which are prepared to receive the roller ; and between each pair of rollers are adjustable end pieces, which are moved inwards or outwards by screws according to the width of the paper. The hollow supporting- pieces C and the box A are supplied with water, which flows round the outside of the outer rollers and between the rollers as far as the adjustable end pieces. Air and water are drawn from the pulp through the spaces between the rollers in the usual way: The rollers are mounted in a common yoke or saddle, or are otherwise arranged so that they may be reciprocated longitudinally to prevent unequal wear. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which two adjacent rollers are supported by a single bearing-piece, which is extended upwards in the middle to support the rollers laterally, and is also perforated to allow of a connection with the suction apparatus.
Patent GB-189824824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gridirons and the like.
Inventor: SHEPHERD TERESA EMILIE
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,824. Shepherd, T. E. Nov. 24. Grilling-apparatus; toasting-appliances.-Fig. 1 shows the apparatus arranged as a toaster. The grid proper d, which may be single or double, is supported on shelves a<1> attached to side plates a so that its position can be adjusted. The side plates are secured to a frame formed of wires b, c having suspension hooks b<4> and loops c<2> for the purpose of hanging a pan g for receiving gravy &c. The grill is provided with hooks for the bacon &c. to be toasted. Fig. 2 shows a modified form of frame, the grill proper being supported on hooks h. The grill may be formed with grooved bars for receiving fat &c., which flows down into a suitable receptacle. The apparatus is described as an improvement upon that described in Specification No. 19,864, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189910215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: HAAS MAX
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,215. Haas, M. May 15. Bleaching c o m - pounds, obtaining.- Electrolytic apparatus for the manufacture of bleaching-lye is provided with double pole electrodes E. The end electrodes E<1> and some of the double - pole electrodes E are perforated with a vertical central row of holes, while the alternate i n t e r - mediate electrodes E are perforated along the sides with two rows of holes. The number of holes in a double row is equal to that in a single row. In a modification, the holes are inclined in opposite directions in adjoining plates. The end electrodes project above the bath.
Patent GB-189910566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Rolling Metal.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM BURGELAND
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 10,566. Johnson, W. B., [Loughran, M. J.]. May 19. Rolling.-An apparatus for rolling axles, flanged nuts, coupling-pins, screw blanks, or other articles with heads or enlarged ends of various sections has a pair of plates 4, 5, simultaneously reciprocated by worm gearing 6. The blank B is held in a rotating holder 8, and is rolled between inclines a on the plates, the blank being reduced till it reaches a middle parallel portion b. The remainder of the stroke allows the blank to be removed as the inclines open out. The holder is split and rotates in a bearing 9, the lower part of which can be lowered by togglelevers 13, 14, 15 to open the holder and remove the blank, the holder being turned to the position shown and held by a sliding rod 21. The holder has a recess 10 to suit the head, and the metal is forced into this during rolling by inclined strips 7 on the plates acting on the end of the blank. The holder has partial flanges 19 which serve to hold the upper half in position and to ensure the lower half moving downward when the bearing 11 is lowered.
Patent GB-189911456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Boxes of Electric Tramways and the like.
Inventor: MIELS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,456. Mills, C. K., [Bonnet, E., Paufique, J., and Liniere, G.]. June 1. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact system, especially those with switches worked by magnets on the vehicle. Conductors; switches.-The plunger A, which is lifted by the vehicle magnet to complete the circuit, works in a mercury cup H, and the mercury in this cup is connected by the rod I and second mercury cup J to the feeder K. The contacts Q, S on the plunger and fixed below the surface plug G may be of carbon, and are enclosed in a box formed of two parts B, D with an indiarubber joint or a liquid joint as shown. A flexible chamber, which may be formed as a ring P, communicates with the interior of the box to maintain equilibrium of pressure. The lower connection is also protected from wet by the bell L. The bottom end R of the plunger A may be of copper, and flexible connections may replace the mercury cup J.
Patent GB-189918105-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Sulphurised Black Dyestuff.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 18,105. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Sept. 7. p- Oxy-m-methyl-p-nitrodiphenylamine-o-sulphonic acid is produced by condensing sodium nitrochlorobenzene sulphonate with p-amidocresol in presence of sodium acetate. It is precipitated by common salt in the form of reddish-brown needles. p-Oxy-m-methyl-p-amidodiphenylamine o-sulphonic acid is produced by reducing the foregoing nitro compound with iron and acetic acid. After removing the iron, the amido compound is separated in the form of white needles by acidifying the solution. Dyes, artificial.-An inferior grey-violet dye is obtained by heating either of the foregoing products with sulphur and an alkaline sulphide at a low temperature, as described in Specification No. 24,538, A.D. 1898. If, however, the mixture is heated to 180‹ C. for several hours, and then to 240‹ C. for 3 or 4 hours, a valuable product is obtained which, when pulverized, dissolves in water and dyes cotton directly a deep black.
Patent GB-189923085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Coke, Charcoal, and the like, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SCHENK ADOLPH
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 23,085. Schenk, A. Nov. 20. Charcoal.-Relates to a process for increasing the solidity and density of charcoal and the like, which consists in charging the ovens or furnaces, in which the coking-material is brought to the necessary temperature, with gases or vapours containing carbon, without admission of air, or with substances which are capable of generating gases or vapours containing carbon. In Fig. 1, the coke oven 1 has a chamber 2 beneath it containing fresh coal, tar, &c., the gases from which pass through openings in the arch above, and deposit solid carbon partly upon and partly within the de-gasified material in the oven. In Fig. 2, fresh coal &c. enters at 3, and the gases therefrom travel through the coke &c. on their way to the outlet 5. In Fig. 3, the coke &c. is in the chamber 6, and the fresh fuel is in the chamber 7, the liberated carbon gases passing from the latter to the former by the connection 8. In Fig. 4, tar, oil, and the like carboncontaining bodies are charged in at 11, and pass through the chamber 10 to the outlet 12.
Patent GB-189924231-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electrical Massage Rubbing or Brushing Apparatus.
Inventor: KELLERMANN BELA
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 24,231. Kellermann, B., and Kellermann, B. Dec. 5. Massage; electricity, administering.-Relates to electrical massage apparatus. Metallic rollers c, mounted in bearings b on the handle a, are connected by wires to a suitable voltaic inductor d having an interrupter c and an adjustable coil j connected to a dry battery f so that a current passes from one roller to the other. A touch button h is arranged in the primary circuit, the circuit being closed when the button is pressed. In a modification, the current is generated by a magneto-electric machine actuated by suitable gearing connecting it to one of the rollers.
Patent GB-190002575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Cushions and the like to be used as Springs for the Reduction of Vibration.
Inventor: STUBBS SHELDON HAROLD
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2575. Stubbs, S. H. Feb. 9. Springs, bearing. - Relates to air cushions or springs applicable for the axles of vehicles &c. The spring, shown in cross-section in Fig. 4, consists of an inner bag a of india-rubber or the like provided with a valve, a covering b of canvas or the like laced over the inner bag, and an outer semicircular casing c of rubber, open at the base, where it is provided with thickened edges c' and adapted to be depressed centrally under pressure. The spring is enclosed in a suitable container or frame. Fig. 6 shows the spring applied between the parts g of a vehicle spring ; the spring c is secured to the upper part, and bears upon a protuberance e' fixed to the lower part. In another arrangement, the plates between which the spring is placed are guided, relatively to each other, by a series of pairs of links arranged in planes at rightangles ; the links of each pair are jointed together and pivoted, the one on the upper and the other on the lower plate. Elastic bushes may be interposed between the pins and their eyes as shown at h, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190003808-A (GB)
Title: Means for Enabling a Water Wheel to Rise and Fall with any Change in the Water Level.
Inventor: TURINA FELICE
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 3808. Turina, F. Feb. 27. Water-wheels.-The shaft 1 of a water-wheel is mounted in blocks 2, 3 sliding in guideways 4 and attached to a chain or rope 14 guided over rolls 5, 6, 7, 8 and supporting a weight 9 somewhat heavier than the wheel with its shaft and bearings. The blocks are also attached to a chain 15 guided over rolls 10, 11, 12, 13 and supporting a weight 16 which, when partly immersed in the water, just counterbalances the parts and automatically raises or lowers the water-wheel as the water level varies. The water-wheel is raised out of action by removing the weight 16, which can be replaced by raising the weight 9, using a cord or chain 17 guided over a roll 18. Corresponding motion of the gearing is obtained by coupling with a yoke 27 a bevel-wheel 22 feathered on the spindle 21 and round the boss 24 of which an arm 25 of the yoke is retained by an annular flange 23 of the boss, and a bevel-wheel 20 keyed on the shaft 1, the other arm of the yoke encircling this shaft.
Patent GB-190004540-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Counting or Registering Apparatus for Hoisting Apparatus.
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 4540. Wise, W. L., [Brynie, J A., and Steinkopf, B.]. March 9. Counting-apparatus.-The apparatus is for counting the number of loads raised by a sheave or hoist. A projection 3 on the sheave rope 2 strikes an arm 20 in passing, and rocks a central shaft in the casing 14. This casing surrounds a bolt 10, with square slotted central portion 13, by which the plates 11, 12 are secured to the support 4 of the sheave 1. The shaft is slotted at one end for securing a spring by which it is held in or returned to normal position ; at the other end the shaft is fitted with the spring arm 30, which actuates the spring arm 41 of the counter when the projection 3 rocks the arm 20 in one direction, but does not affect it on the return movement. The counter 40 is of ordinary construction, but its actuating-arm 41 carries the hammer of a signal bell.
Patent GB-190009120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Building Constructions.
Inventor: PELTON JOHN COTTER
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9120. Pelton, J. C., and Mosher, L. E. May 17. Flooring - blocks.-Concrete or like blocks A are strengthened by p e r - forated metal sheets B, which may be swelled or wrapped round anchoring- rods B' at the edges. The wedge-shaped supporting-blocks F fit between metal girders or beams D, and are constructed of layers of concrete applied to sheets of fireproof cloth or paper. These plastic layers are wrapped round sheet metal strips or cores E, which are perforated along inclined or radial lines. The blocks are finally compressed to the desired shape, and may be formed with shoulders to support the flooring and ceiling blocks, or the ceiling H may be suspended by bent wires I. The cores E may be strengthened by cables or rods, or the blocks may be strengthened by a skeleton constructed of metal strips E<1> and rods G<1> as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190015739-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Moistening Paper in Rolls.
Inventor: WEZEL JULIUS
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 15,739. Wezel, J. Sept. 4. Damping.-Relates to a machine for damping or preparing paper for calendering or sizing. The paper passes from the roll r to the cylinder a, on which it is damped by the spraying-apparatus b. The spraying-apparatus is mounted on an adjustable frame so that it can be set further away when dealing with a thin paper. After passing under rollers i, which distribute the water, the paper passes round a number of rollers w, to the winding- up roll r'. In order that the length of the course may be adjustable, the rollers w may be mounted on a travelling carriage g. According to a modiflcation, the rollers are mounted, singly or in groups, on carriages travelling on the framing of the machine. In a further modification, the rollers are fixed and the length of the course is determined by the number of rollers round which the paper is passed. Loose rollers h are employed to apply tension and remove unevenness.
Patent GB-190023486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cisterns for Water Closets.
Inventor: SCHURIG PAUL
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 23,486. Schurig, P., and Stein, G. Dec. 22. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The stand-pipe c, mounted in a well b, is surmounted by a bell c, inside which is fixed an annular float d. When the bell is pulled down by the chains z, water is forced over the crown of the siphon, and the flush started. The crown of the bell e is connected by a flexible pipe h to a pipe i attached to a float l working in a compartment m, which fills slowly through perforations from the main cistern. When the main siphon is started, therefore, the float l descends very slowly, with the result that the pipe i is uncovered, and air admitted to break the flush, when a certain difference between the water levels in the cistern and the well l has been set up. The quantity of the flush is therefore independent of the original water level in the cistern.
Patent GB-190103352-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fittings for Lavatories, Baths, and the like.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-16
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 3352. Shanks, J. Feb. 16. Baths; lavatory basins.-The frame of a lavatory basin is made tubular, as shown, so that hot water entering at D may, after circulation, pass away at G. The basin may be supplied independently or by a branch H. The hot pipes may be used as a towel rail, or for heating the room. Baths may be similarly fitted.
Patent GB-190106111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cone Driving Mechanism.
Inventor: BURNS JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-03-22
Abstract: 6111. Burns, J., and Burns, H. March 23. Slubbing and roving frames; scutchers.-Relates to cone driving-mechanism. Several endless ropes, preferably three, are used in place of a single broad strap, the ropes being independently placed at the proper tension and guided by adjustable grids or combs E, F mounted on the usual traverse bar G. The bars of the guide grids or combs are made of oval cross-section, so that the ropes may run as close together as possible.
Patent GB-190106739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Distillation or Utilization of Tar, Pitch, Petroleum and other Hydrocarbon Mixtures, and the Extraction of Carbon Suitable for the Manufacture of Electrodes, Calcium Carbide, and other Industrial Products.
Inventor: GASTER LEON
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-03-29
Abstract: 6739. Gaster, L. March 30. Drawings to Specification. Water and other liquid levels, regulating and indicating. - In a process for treating tar, the tar has to pass through an intermediate vessel to a distilling retort. When the supply of the liquid to the intermediate vessel is exhausted, the supply to the retort is cut off, and the steam supply is turned on by means of a float to which is attached a rod engaging externally with a bellcrank lever having a weight normally tending to pull a chain which controls the said supplies. Instead of this device, a vertical tube having a rising and falling indicator may be used to show the amount of liquid in the vessel ; or a vertically rising and falling rod may be provided with tappets to strike a gong and thus call attention when the liquid falls too low.
Patent GB-190111147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements for Transferring Wagons from a Broad Gauge to a Narrow Gauge Track, and vice versa.
Inventor: EBEN REINHOLD
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 11,147. Eben, R. May 30. Railways of different gauge, connecting.-The narrow-gauge rails b are laid at a higher level than the broad-gauge rails a, and are interrupted where they cross the latter, at which points tread plates f, g are placed. The wheels of the narrow-gauge truck c are made with broad flanges to run on these tread plates and to pass the gaps without shock.
Patent GB-190115943-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Semi Automatic Seat Cover.
Inventor: PAGE ALFRED
Filed: 1901-08-08
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 15,943. Page, A. Aug. 8. Chairs; seats.- Relates to a cover for an exposed seat. The cover is in two parts B, C, the part B having side wings extending to the back. The part C is pivoted on a bar I, and is normally pressed downwards by a spring. The part B is pivoted to back uprights A, and has connecting-rods F pivoted at G to the frame H. On pushing back the uprights A, the front part B is raised, and this raises the part C against the action of its spring. On vacating the seat, the spring-actuated part C begins, and gravity finishes, the closing of the seat cover on to the seat.
Patent GB-190116426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ship's Logs.
Inventor: NICHOLSON EZRA
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 16,426. Nicholson, E. Aug. 15. Logs.-Relates to a log which indicates, in addition to the speed, any variations in it which may occur, as well as the total distance travelled. These objects are effected by utilizing the variations in the height of a column of water raised by the pressure due to the motion of the ship, to actuate the indicating and recording mechanism. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus in elevation, and Figs. 4, 5, and 8 show details of the actuating and recording mechanism. Two intake tubes with telescopic ends are fitted, one of which is open at the bottom and the other at the side. In the first, therefore, the water level is determined by the draught, and in the second by the speed and draught. Floats fitted in these tubes are connected by lines f to the indicating-mechanism in such a way that the reading depends upon the difference of level only, i.e., upon the speed only. The apparatus for effecting this is shown in Fig. 8. The line from the float in the draught pipe, passes around and actuates a shaft h. Similarly the float in the speed pipe actuates a shaft g. The shaft h drives a sleeve p free to turn on a shaft k, to which sleeve a disc q is fixed, connected by parallel rods r to a second disc s. Upon the screwed upper end of the shaft k, a nut u with a loose annulus v works. The nut u slides on the rods r, while the annulus similarly slides on fixed rods x. The annulus v carries a rack 1, which gears with a pinion 2, Fig. 5, geared by compensating-wheels to a shaft 8 in such away that equal increments of speed give equal indications on a dial 9 against which works a pointer on the shaft 8. A pinion 11 on the shaft 8, drives a rack 12, the upper end of which is connected by an arm 14 to a sleeve 16, free to slide on a shaft 17 and connected by an arm 21 to a sleeve 22, free to slide but not rotate on a shaft 23. The sleeve 22 has fixed to it a friction-wheel 30, which engages with a cone 24 driven by clockwork. The shaft 23 is thus driven at a rate which depends upon the time and the speed of the ship. It thus drives a distancerecorder 35. Fractions of a mile or knot are read off on a dial worked by the shaft 40. The annulus v may carry a pencil which records on a chart mounted on a drum and driven by clockwork.
Patent GB-190118810-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Illustrating the Construction and Operation of a Valve.
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM NICHOLAS
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 18,810. Mitchell, W. N. Sept. 20. Mechanics, teaching ; educational appliances.- Relates to an appliance for teaching the construction and operation of a valve, such as the enginedriver's valve for controlling pneumatic brakes. Reference is made to Specification No. 18,809, A.D. 1901. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a set of diagrams of sections connected together so that the proper parts may be superposed, and Fig. 4 a perspective view of the valve proper. Parts representing ports and passages through which the same kind of fluid passes are marked with the same colour ; e.g., the ports x<1>, a, i, through which compressed air passes from the main reservoir, are all coloured red. Small openings are made through the parts representing ports &c., to show the passages when the sheets are superposed.
Patent GB-190119828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Track Construction of Electric Railways or Tramways Operated on the Conduit System.
Inventor: CHAPMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 19,828. Chapman, W. Oct. 4. Electric railways and tramways on the conduit system with means for allowing the plough to be withdrawn from the conduit. Conduits.-Movable flaps 4, which form continuations of the slot rails, are pivoted at their ends on projections 5 at the ends of the box 3, and are operated by the rock shaft 7 through the cranks 9 and links 10. The shaft 7 is worked by the lever 12 through the bell crank 11 and link 13. The cranks and links 9, 10 pass their centre line when the flaps are closed to act as a toggle to support them. The shaft 7 is made square, with round sleeves 22 for its bearings, and a counterweighted arm 17 is attached. A stop 18 is also provided, consisting of two parts with stepped faces 21 so that its height can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190122480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Adjustable Stays for Hinged Flaps and the like
Inventor: DESPAX EUGENE
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,480. Despax, E., Coutens, P., and Couderc, U. Nov. 7. Stays.-Relates to a stay, which, when the flap to which it is connected is closed, is disengaged so that the flap can be pulled out without obstruction to the movement from the teeth on the stay. The stay A, Fig. 1, is connected to the hinged flap H, and has teeth F<1> on its underside which catch in the bottom of the slot L, Fig. 2, and retain the flap at any required angle. When the flap is fully closed, the stay is lifted by the projection G, till the rib F catches in the notch E. This prevents the teeth F<1> from engaging, till the rib F is pushed out of the notch E by a lug m.