baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-189824664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Utilization of the Motive Force of Currents of Water.
Inventor: WILSON GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 24,664. Wilson, G. Nov. 22. Water-wheels.-Water-wheels Care mounted in the narrow part of converging channels B placed in a water current. The apparatus may be mounted on a floating vessel A moored in the current, and may be used to drive a dynamo D. The wheel works with the current flowing in either direction.
Patent GB-189825292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Watermarks and other Designs and Impressions in or on Paper, Textiles, and other Materials.
Inventor: GOODCHILD THOMAS ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 25,292. Goodchild, T. A., and Bond, A. C. T. Nov. 30. Printing on cheques.-Relates to an electrolytic process for producing watermarks and other designs or impressions on paper, fabrics, &c., the material being moistened with water &c. and subjected to the action of an electric current between two electrodes, one of which bears the required design in relief. The Provisional Specification also states that the process may be employed for printing cheques, to prevent alteration of the amounts for which they are drawn.
Patent GB-189826466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closets.
Inventor: FYFE ROBERT
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 26,466. Fyfe, R. Dec. 14. Closet discharge fittings.-The basin is discharged by exhausting the air from the space 5 between the traps 3 and 7. This is effected by raising the piston 10 in the cylinder 9, the lower end of which is connected by a pipe 18 to the space 5. Normally the piston 10 rests at the bottom of the cylinder 9 in an annular enlargement 16, so that the space 5 is in communication with the atmosphere through the cylinder 9 and pipe 20. Premature action by the emptying of slops is thus prevented.
Patent GB-189826690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kettles, Bottles, Pots, Cans, Feeders, and other Vessels having Spouts attached thereto.
Inventor: NEWTON RUPERT GROSVENOR
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 26,690. Newton, R. G., Shakespeare, J. T., and Hunt, W. Dec. 17. Kettles; cans; spouts.-Spouts for kettles, pots, cans, feeders, and other vessels are made in one or two parts with a cross-section such as is shown in Fig. 3, the lower portion being formed with a sharp angle as at s<5>, and the seam or seams being made at their sides. A strengthening-piece s<3> is fixed in the angle between the body and the spout.
Patent GB-189900434-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Flushing Water Closets.
Inventor: NUBER CARL
Filed: 1899-01-07
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 434. Nuber, C. Jan. 7. Ball and float valves.-The water enters the flushing-cistern e by a sinuous passage b leading to the discharge pipe f. The inlet is regulated by a valve c which rises and falls with the float d to which it is connected. By means of a nut h on the screwed stem g which engages with a stop i, the valve c may be prevented from entirely closing in frosty weather. The passage b may be replaced by a regulable screw-down valve, and the bottom of the float made cylindrical in form.
Patent GB-189902844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Generators.
Inventor: STANLEY FRANCIS EDGAR
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 2844. Stanley, F. E., and Stanley, F. O. Dec. 6, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Vapour burners.-Relates to multitubular boilers for motor carriages &c., heated by the vapour of naphtha or other hydrocarbon oil. The supply of vapour to the burner is automatically controlled. The burner consists of a shallow box c traversed by short tubes, the top being perforated with small holes arranged in a ring round each of the tubes. The oil is vaporized by passing it through a pipe d, d<4>, Fig. 3, which traverses the boiler twice in an upward and downward direction, and the vapour is delivered through a nozzle f<1> into the mouth of an open-ended tube m, which penetrates the box c. The vapour, thus mixed with air, burns at the rings of perforations above mentioned, additional air being supplied through the tubes. To regulate the supply of vapour, the boiler water is admitted to act on a diaphragm n<7>, Fig. 6, the movement of which is transmitted through a spring to the valve n. This valve has small grooves n<1> to allow the passage of a small quantity of vapour when it is shut.
Patent GB-189905275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Picking Sticks for Under Pick Looms.
Inventor: HEATON ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5275. Heaton, A., Hirst, M., and Hallas, T. March 10. Loom picking-sticks.- The lower part of the picking-sticks 2 of underpick looms is bolted or clamped in a troughshaped metal sheath 4, provided with a bearing- block 7. When the upper part gives way, the stick can be raised in its sheath to a new position and used again.
Patent GB-189908729-A (GB)
Title: Improved Soap Holder.
Inventor: WRIGHTSON ALFRED
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 8729. Wrightson, A. April 26. Soap holders.-A holder for soap is formed of wire as shown to hook over the edge of a pail or other vessel.
Patent GB-189909586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Food from Blood.
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES WILLIAM CLAUDE
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9586. Hamilton, J. W. C., and Linley, J. A. May 6. Food for animals.-Fresh-drawn blood, filtered if necessary, is treated with 1 per cent. of salt, and is then heated, in an autoclave made of silver or enamel-lined, to 340‹ F. by means of superheated steam. If required for keeping, it is then bottled while hot and cooled as quickly as possible. The blood remains liquid, and can be used as a food either alone or mixed with tea, coffee, cocoa, solutions of hypophosphites of soda, lime, or iron, or with malt extract, aÙrated waters, alcohol, sugar, molasses, &c. When used as food for animals, extract of linseed oil, fat oil, or bone marrow may be added, or it may be mixed with treacle, starchy or albuminous matters, cereals, ground oil seeds, nuts, nut kernels, desiccated malt, powdered spices, carminatives, &c.
Patent GB-189923655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Paper Sheets and similar Articles.
Inventor: MEWBURN JOHN CLAYTON
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 23,655. Mewburn, J. C., [Radebeuler Maschinenfabrik August Koebig]. Nov. 27. Drying.-An appliance for drying paper sheets and similar articles is shown in the Figure. Trays r are suspended by U-shaped straps b from endless chains k, which pass over rollers a, a' supported in a suitable frame. The sheets of paper or similar articles are placed in the trays, which are carried by the chains backwards and forwards through the apparatus and dried by heated air. Horizontal and vertical guide bars s are provided to keep the trays in position.
Patent GB-189925540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Making Bricks and the like.
Filed: 1899-12-27
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 25,540. Fawcett, (Limited), T. C., and Fawcett, J. D. Dec. 27. Moulding bricks &c.-Relates to mechanism for actuating the cutting-table of an extrusion machine. A stop piece B is hinged to the outer end of the cutting-table A, and is connected by a rod C and bell-crank lever D with a weighted sliding rod E, which engages with a fixed cam I and stop G. When the stream of clay comes in contact with the hinged piece B, the rod E is raised clear of the stop G, and the table then moves with the clay. As the table advances, a lever carried by the table is moved clear of a cam, and a weighted lever, which rests on the table lever, falls, and throws a clutch into action. The table is then moved laterally by the clutch, toothed wheels, and ordinary linkwork to cut the clay into bricks, and is afterwards moved lengthwise at a greater speed than the stream of clay by a second cam driven by the clutch. On the return stroke of the table, the cam is moved under the lever of the table again. At the end of the outward stroke of the table, a roller H of the rod E runs on a cam I, and the hinged piece B is turned outwards clear of the end brick. If desired, the automatic clutch mechanism may be disconnected, and the table may be moved by hand.
Patent GB-190002910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop and Non-return Valves.
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 2910. Templer & Ranoe and Templer, C. L. Feb. 13. Check valves; lift valves. - A stop valve and check valve are arranged in one casing, and used in connection with steam boilers and similar purposes as a stop valve and isolation valve in the event of injury to the steam pipes or boiler. The flange A of the valve casing is connected to the boiler, and the spindle D of the lift valve C has a stem or extension F, which acts as a guide for the non-return valve E. The non-return valve, which may be assisted in its upward movement by means of a spring, is raised by the pressure of the steam under it but closes against any backward rush. In a modification adapted for a right-angled pipe, the stop valve rises from its seat and a downward extension or stem on the valve carries a check valve, which is supported by buffer springs acting against a piston-like extension of the stem.
Patent GB-190006660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Platen Printing Presses.
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 6660. Waite, F., and Waite & Saville. April 10. Platen presses.-Relates to the machine described in Specification No. 12,878, A.D. 1898. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement for holding the tail edge of the sheet during the impression. The platen C is pivoted at C<2>, and rocks up to the feed-board to take the sheet, which it grips at its leading edge. On a shaft 2 in the framing are fixed arms 3 extending up on each side of the platen C when it is down, as shown, in the printing position. D is the oscillating type bed. A cross-bar 4 is adjustably fixed on the arms 3 by screws 5. The shaft 2 is operated by an arm 8, spring 12, and cam 9 to grip the sheet and hold it during the impression, and to release it when the types have moved away clear of it. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the arms 3 are on a shaft 2 mounted on the lower part of the platen frame. An arm 22 on the shaft 2 has a roller 23 moving in a curved slot 24 in an arm 25 pivoted at 27 and operated by an arm 30, spring 28, and cam 9<a>. The Provisional Specification describes also an arrangement of light spring fingers for pressing thin sheets quickly down out of the delivery grippers on to the delivery table, to prevent them from being disarranged by the delivery grippers on their return journey.
Patent GB-190008270-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Recording the Score at Billiards and like Games and also for Checking the Number of Games Played.
Inventor: HOLLINGS THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 8270. Hollings, T. E. May 4. Scoring and marking.-Relates to apparatus for scoring billiards and like games and for recording the number of games played. A case A is provided with a graduated dial B, with two pointers C, D, the former mounted on a central pivot c and the latter overhanging the dial as shown at d<1>. The pointers are fitted with pawls c<3>, d<3> and ratchet-wheels c<2>, d<2>, to prevent them from being turned backwards. To register the number of games played, the pivot c carries an eccentricallymounted pawl F<1>, which actuates a ratchet-wheel F carrying a dial, the numbers a' on which are preferably only seen when the door A' is opened. Additional dials B', B<2>, movable by hand, serve for registering high scores. The pointers may be locked by means of an arm e carrying pins E, which can be projected so as to engage the pointers by turning the shaft on which the arm is mounted by means of a key. According to the Provisional Specification, slides for marking pool may be fitted to the case.
Patent GB-190013694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drawing Scales.
Inventor: SYKES EDGAR LESLIE
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 13,694. Sykes, E. L. July 31. Scales; compasses, drawing. - Drawing-scales are fitted with a fixed and a movable pointer, as shown in the Figure, in order that compass dividers may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190016702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo-Electric Machines.
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 16,702. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Rice, E. W.]. Sept. 19. Converting alternating and direct currents ; transformers.-In order to prevent sparking in commutating machines and any tendency to hunt in alternating - current machines, the armature is provided with a secondary winding in close inductive relation to the main winding, and the coils of this secondary winding which span the angles between the pole tips are all short-circuited. The Figure shows the application of the invention to a rotary converter of the 6-phase type. The main armature winding 1 is connected in the ordinary manner to a commutator 2, on which bear brushes 3 and 4 in connection with the consumption circuit ; it is also connected through collecting- rings to the alternating-current leads 5 to 10. The secondary winding 13 is connected to a commutator 14, on which bear brushes 15 and 16, of a width sufficient to short-circuit all the coils lying within the angles between the pole tips. The short-circuiting brushes may each consist of a bundle of brushes, the outside members being of carbon and the inner ones of copper or the like.
Patent GB-190101970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottles.
Inventor: RENOUF JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1970. Renouf, J. W. Jan. 29. Stoppers. - The stopper c is formed with two lugs d, e, the lug d being pivoted by the wire f to the lug a on the bottle neck. The lug e carries a wire g, which is adapted to catch over the lug b on the neck, to secure the stopper in its closing position. The stopper has a rubber washer.
Patent GB-190107719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Treatment of Phenols, to render them Soluble in Water.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 7719. Wetter, J., [Akt.-Ges. fiir Theer und Erd÷l-lndustrie.]. April 15. Preservative compositions. - Cresol and other phenols are rendered soluble in water by mixing them with a salt of a sulphonic, preferably disulphonic, acid of phenanthrene, or of acenaphthene, fluorine, or a similar tar hydrocarbon, or of carbazole, or with a mixture of such salts. An example is given in which zinc salts are produced by treating the sulphonic acids with zinc chloride, and the product is mixed with cresol and water. The solutions prepared by means of the zinc salts are suitable for impregnating wood.
Patent GB-190109418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vent Pegs for Casks and the like.
Inventor: DAVIES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1902-08-13
Abstract: 9418. Davies, W., and Thomas, E. Aug. 13. Vent pegs.-The peg, Fig. 1, which has a threaded end A for insertion into the venthole of casks and the like, is bent at the top and fitted at the outer end with a cup C which serves as a seating for a ball valve D. A pin or stop E prevents the ball from rising too high, when lifted by the vent air.
Patent GB-190113135-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Obtaining Fatty and Fertilising Substances from Fecal Substances.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 13,135. Thompson, W. P., [Maschinenbau- Akt.-Ges. vorm. Beck & Henkel]. June 27. Manures.-A process for obtaining fertilizing and other substances from fµcal matter and mixtures containing urine and the like, comprises the following steps :-(1) The material is allowed to decompose until the urea therein is converted into ammonium carbonate and then the ammonia and carbonic acid are distilled off. If the residue still contains ammoniacal salts, it is treated with just sufficient lime to decompose them and then it is again distilled. (2) The residue is treated with sulphuric acid, sulphurous acid, or hydrochloric acid, whereby a separation into liquid and solid portions is effected in the known manner, and the saponaceous materials are split up into bases and fats. (3) The acidified material is pressed, while warm, in filter presses, and the mass is dried and extracted with benzine for the removal of the fat. The residue, free from fat, is used as a fertilizer.
Patent GB-190114511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Apparatus for Medical Purposes.
Inventor: MARSHALL ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 14,511. Marshall, A. W., and Woods, M. W. July 16. Light, treating diseases by.-Relates to an electriclight appliance for treating skin diseases. An electric lamp, such as an arc lamp D' of any suitable form, has its electrodes D opposite the lens or opening B in the casing A. The walls of the casing are double and a tube or barrel C is fixed in them into which the front and back lenses B, B' are screwed. Packing-rings are used to make the lens joints water-tight. Openings d are formed in the barrel C and in the lens tubes to permit of the passage of water to and from the space between the walls of the casing A, and water is circulated in this space by inlet and outlet pipes V, V<1>. The lamp D' is adjustable on a post k, on a base f adjustable along a slot in the arm f<1> which carries the casing A. The arm f<1> is pivoted at l on a rod p, and is clamped in the required position by a nut m. The weight of the casing &c. is balanced by an arm and weight t. The rod p passes through a block r pivoted on the upper end of a post n adjustable vertically in a socket o.
Patent GB-190118608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Mechanism
Inventor: WILLIAM LORRAINE SCHELLENBACH
Filed: 1901-09-17
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 18,608. Lake, W. R., [Schellenbach, W. L.]. Sept. 17. Toothed gearing.-Relates to variable-speed gear- ing for countershafts &c. The shaft 1 carries a series of wheels of different diameter, keyed on it ; the shaft 2 carries a corresponding series of wheels, the eyes of which are larger than the shaft; these wheels are supported, between vertical walls, on the bottom of a casing, so that they are normally out of gear with the corresponding wheels on the shaft 1 and out of contact with the shaft 2. The shaft 2 is formed with a boss, coned at the ends, of the same diameter as the eyes in the wheels ; by moving it endways, any one of the wheels may be brought into a position concentric with the shaft, and into gear with the corresponding wheel of the other shaft. The boss is made with a radial slot, in which is fitted a key, having bevelled ends, which is pressed outwards by springs to engage a keyway in the eye of the wheel. The wheels are separated by fixed collars on the casing through which the boss slides. The shaft carries, by means of an arm 33, a rack bar 34, which is embraced by a forked lever 37 ; this is pivoted on a fixed support, and provided with a spring plunger having a bevelled tooth to engage the rack ; the plunger may be turned on its axis to allow the shaft to be moved in either direction.
Patent GB-190119857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Generation, Storage and Purification of Acetylene and like Gases.
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 19,857. Powers, V., and Bevois Patent Lighting Co. Oct. 4. Acetylene; apparatus for generating, storing, and purifying. The generation of the gas is automatically regulated in accordance with the pressure in the holder. The generator proper consists of a water tank a, containing one or more generating-chambers b, each of which is fitted with a cover bell c. The carbide is contained in a series of tapering trays g, fitting into one another and into a casing g<1> perforated at the bottom. A dummy casing h fills the space above the carbide so as to exclude air. Water is supplied to the generating-chambers from a pocket e through the pipes f, f respectively. In the pocket e is arranged a regulating-chamber e<1>, communicating by one pipe with the water tank, and by another pipe with a chamber d' in communication with the gas holder. When the gas in the holder attains a certain pressure, the flow of water from the tank into the pocket, and from the latter into the generating- chamber, is by these means suspended. Gas leaving the generator by the pipe d is conducted through a water seal in the chamber d<2>, and thence by the pipe d<5> into the holder. The gas holder consists of a bell k contained in a tank j and having a central tube k<1> working on an upright rod l, and a tube n<1> formed with an orifice n<2> near its lower end and telescoping upon a safety escape pipe n. When the bell rises above a certain level, the pressure of the gas is automatically increased by a suspended weight n<3>, so as to stop the supply of water to the generator in the manner above described. From the holder the gas is conducted through a purifier, consisting of a cylindrical chamber o, fitted with a perforated basket o' for containing the purifying-material and surrounded by a casing closed by a cover s and by a bell r<1> dipping into a water seal.
Patent GB-190120223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Band Sawing Machines.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ANDREW ERSKINE
IPC: B23D53/00
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 20,223. Mnirhead, A. E. Oct. 10. Sawing.-Relates to a band-sawing machine in which several saws are mounted parallel to each other, and are twisted so that they cut in planes normal to the axes of the pulleys. In Fig. 1, C, D, E, F, represent such saws mounted on the pulleys A, B. The saws at the cutting-points are turned through a right-angle by guide-pulleys as G and H. Each saw is also fitted with a tension pulley (not shown) at the back. The saws may be twisted so that opposite surfaces are in contact with the pulleys A, B. The table carrying the wood is fed forward by a counterweight connected to the bench by a cord passing over a pulley.
Patent GB-190200016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leathern Mats and the like
Inventor: MCCAW WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 16. McCaw, W. E., and Corbett, H. Jan. 1. Mats.-Leather mats and the like are formed of strips or thongs b connected by strips a which pass through apertures in the ends of the strips band are secured to two leather strips c by metal rivets d. In a modified form, thongs or cords are used instead of rivets.