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Patent GB-189816749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-08-02
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 16,749. Boult, A. J., [Mendizabal, C.]. Aug. 2. Gas and like engines.-The engine is designed to utilize the heat that usually escapes from the walls of the cylinder and with the exhaust, to be easily reversible, and to receive two impulses every revolution. It is double-acting, and its piston a has at each end plungers b, c working in the pumps d, e. A charge drawn into the pumps during a portion of the out-stroke is compressed on the in-stroke through a valve r into a combustion chamber q, which is fitted with a piston y which keeps the pressure of the charge constant. The charge is fired at the beginning of an out-stroke, and the hot gases pass through the valve x and mix with the compressed combustion products in the space w. This mixture expands behind the piston a throughout its out-stroke, when the valve u is opened, the products escaping until the port is covered by the returning piston, after which the remaining products are compressed. The pump admission valves and exhaust valve are operated by cams, and the opening of the pump valves controlled by the governor. Ignition is cut out and the engine left charged on stopping. For reversing, the charges from the pumps are sent to the opposite ends of the cylinders.
Patent GB-189817755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governing Arrangements for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PINKNEY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-17
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 17,755. Pinkney, C. W. Aug. 17. Gas and like engines, governing in. The governing-mechanism is so arranged that the admission gas valve shall open wider than usual on the first stroke after it has been out of action. This is effected by the tappet when it misses the valve spindle causing a distance-piece to come between itself and the end of the valve spindle, which distance-piece is automatically removed the first time the valve is opened. Several ways of carrying out the invention are described. In Fig 1, the tappet C on missing the block H on the end of the valve spindle assumes the raised position shown in dotted lines and engages a slide L which, through a bell-crank lever Q, raises a block S into the normal path of the tappet. On the opening of the valve the lever Q is depressed by the incline U. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 8, the tappet removes a spring catch A<6> from before a block S on the valve spindle, which is thrust outwards by a stiff spring A<2>. A shoulder H on the valve is arrested by the casing A<1> on the long stroke of the valve, and the block S is replaced.
Patent GB-189818538-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Transmitting Orders, Serving also as an Advertising Medium.
Inventor: CHORLTON FRANK
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 18,538. Chorlton, F., and Long, E. C. Aug. 30. Indicators or annunciators; signals, indicator or visible.-Orders, say for drinks, are transmitted, say, from the room of a hotel to the bar, by means of pushes e spring-mounted on a disc or table top a, which operate, either electrically or mechanically, an indicator in the bar, the pushes and the indicators being marked with the several kinds and quantities of drink.
Patent GB-189901572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Mechanism.
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 1572. Mason, J., and Mutoscope & Biograph Syndicate. Jan. 23. Actuating-mechanism; coin action.-The coin dropped through a hole in a fixed plate Z lodges on the flange F<1> of an under plate F, which has the shape defined by broken lines and leads to a curved lever J<3> having its fulcrum pin J' on the fixed plate and abutting against a push-rod M. By turning a stepped disc E on a vertical shaft B concentric with the curve of the under plate, the coin is rolled over the lever, and displaces it against the pull of a spring L which tends to keep it near the disc. Fraud, preventing.-The coin has a slight tilt between the disc and the curved under plate, and undersized coins fall through the annular space between them. The lever is formed with bevelled serrations H, which cut into a counterfeit lead disc and eject it upwards. A nick P in the disc, as shown in Fig. 5, renders a thin counterfeit inoperative.
Patent GB-189902048-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Cutting Tenons on the Ends of Wooden Wheel Spokes and the like.
Inventor: WOODS EDWARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 2048. Woods, E. A. Jan. 30. Tenoning.-Relates to a machine with automatic feed for cutting round tenons or spokes and the like. The cutting-tool H is mounted on the end of a hollow spindle C, which is screw-threaded outside and fits in a nut E. The nut and spindle are rotated at slightly-different rates by toothed gearing N, N', N<2>, F ; the feed forward of the cutter H is thus a slow differential movement. When the required length of tenon is cut, a cam L on the hollow spindle C strikes a lever Q, which disengages the wheel N<2> by releasing the spiral spring h, and causes a quick return of the cutter by stopping the rotation of the nut E. A forked centre T fitted inside the spindle C is pushed against the end of the wood by the hand-wheel R. The cutter is rotated by a train of gearing, of which the last wheel is fixed on a spindle P connected to the hollow spindle by a feather K.
Patent GB-189906478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6478. H a l l, R. F. March 25. Globe holders for electric arc lamps. An arc-enclosing globe h is provided with a loose cover h<2>, and d is clamped between elastic packings, a lower carbon holder k, and a conicallyf o r m e d plate i. This is carried by pivots on the side tubes j, so that it can be turned over with the globe. Normally it is held in place by a spring catch m.
Patent GB-189911034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plugging Devices for Ships' Boats and the like.
Inventor: SCOFIELD JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 11,034. Scofield, J. C. May 26. Water, relieving from.-Relates to automatic plugs for boats. When the boat is in the water, the cork float d rises and covers the grated orifice a' in the plate a, the flange bl of which holds the plate c in position. Fig. 1 shows the draining position of the plug, which is guided by means of the eyes e<1> which slide on the rods c<1>.
Patent GB-189922830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Batteries.
Inventor: ROBINSON STANLEY
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 22,830. Robinson, S. Nov. 15. Primary batteries.-The battery consists of a box A provided with a lid A<1> in which are placed carbons C, porous vessels B, and zincs D. The carbons C have reduced lower ends which protrude through the bottom b of the box. The bottom b of the box and the connecting-wires between the plates are covered with a layer x of acidproof cement. The zincs D are either suspended from copper hooks which project from the porous vessels B, or stand on conducting-slabs E and lie against studs e<2> which project them forward towards the carbons. The solution in the porous vessel is a saturated solution of sodium nitrate mixed with an equal quantity of sulphuric acid, and the space outside them is charged with a mixture of dilute sulphuric acid. The cover A' is made hollow and filled with an absorbent into which the gases evolved pass through perforations in the cover.
Patent GB-190013741-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Machine for Tightening Hoop Iron, Wire or the like around Packing Cases, Bales or other Articles.
Inventor: BILATTE EDMOND
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 13,741. Bilatte, E., Audoye, L., Gruel, A., and Ginestet. F. July 31. Staples.-A hoop 2 is secured to a packing case by clips or staples 1, the lower limb of which is driven into the wood. The hoop passes through a slot in the upper limb, and the whole is secured by a pin 3.
Patent GB-190013765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Block Systems for Railroads.
Inventor: SHOECRAFT JUDSON
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 13,765. Shoecraft, J., and Gardiner, C. C. July 31. Signalling &c. between trains; semaphore signals.- The semaphore signals are operated automatically, being put to danger' at both ends of a block section when a train enters that section, and to 'safety' when the train leaves the section. The semaphore arm is connected by the rod 21, Fig. 3, to the lever 20, which is linked to the carrier block 25, shown separately in Fig. 5. This block is provided with a fixed hanger 27 and a pivoted hanger 26, which carry respectively the two halves 28, 29 of a split nut, adapted to engage the screw-threaded spindle 13, which may form the armature shaft of the motor 14, or may be geared to it by spur gearing 16, 17, as shown. During the operation of the motor, the nut 28, 29 is clamped on the spindle 13 by the locking-wedge 36 engaging between the hanger 26 and the edge 35<1> of the slot 5 formed in the rocking shaft 33, the wedge and shaft being operated respectively by the armatures 40, 38 of the electromagnets 39, 37. The operation of the motor thus raises the carrier 25 on the spindle 13 to lower the semaphore. At the upper limit of its movement, the carrier breaks the motor circuit between the contacts 76, 77, and, by engaging the arm 75 on the rod 72, brings a brake shoe 71 into contact with the brake drum 70 on the spindle of the motor armature. Both semaphores of a section are controlled by the same track relay, Figs. 1 and 8, the terminals 61, 62 of the relay electromagnet being connected through the rails to the battery 65. When the section is clear, the relay magnet is energized, and holds its armature x in the position shown in Fig. 8. In this position, the parallel circuits a, b, d and a, c, e from the battery f to the motors 14 are closed between the mercury cup 50 and the weighted arm 48 on the spindle of the relay armature. The circuit g, h, i, which connects the magnets 37, 39 in series to the battery 41', is also closed between the mercury cup 56 and the pivoted arm 58. Under these conditions, the semaphores at both ends of the section are put to 'safety,' and the motor circuits are broken between the contacts 76, 77. When a train enters the section, the relay magnet is short-circuited, and its armature x is rotated by the weight 49, so as to break the motor circuits between the contacts 48, 50. At the same time, the weight 49, by bearing on the insulated end of the arm 58, breaks tne circuits of the magnets 37, 39 between the contacts 58, 56. When the magnets 37, 39 are de-energized, their armatures 38 and 40 drop, the armature 38 turning the shaft 33, so that the slot 5 is in position to permit the disengagement of the wedge 36 by the armature 40. The hangers 26, 27 are thus unlocked from the spindles 13 of both signals, which are then moved, by the influence of their counterweights, to ' danger.'
Patent GB-190014657-A (GB)
Title: Tapping and Stopping the Flow of Molten Metal from Iron Foundry, or Blast Furnaces, During the Process of Casting.
Inventor: HARLOW BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1901-08-16
Abstract: 14,657. Harlow, B. Aug. 16. Blast and cupola furnaces.-A flanged cross-bar b, formed with a grooved part or bend c, is removably secured to the tapping-spout a of a blast or ironfoundry furnace, for the purpose of facilitating the manipulation of the tapping and stopping bars, which are made longer than usual.
Patent GB-190023115-A (GB)
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 23,115. Boult, A. J., [Lanston Monotype Machine Co.]. Dec. 18. Monotype and like machines ; type, setting etc.; type-writers and like e machines. - Relates to machines for perforating record strips for controlling type forming, setting, and like machines, and consists of means whereby several perforating - ma - several may be operated from one keyboard, for simultaneously perforating a number of control strips. The apparatus operates to perforate strips after the manner described in Specifications No. 22,208, A.D. 1897, and No. 18,638, A.D. 1899. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement in which four strip-perforating mechanisms, such as are described in Specification No. 18,638, A.D. 1899, are combined, and are all connected to the air-pressure pipes H connected with one keyboard. Each strip-perforating mechanism comprises a die B over which the strip is fed from a reel A to a winding-reel C, and a set of punches D connected to the levers E operated by motor cylinders and pistons F, f, to which compressed air is admitted through the pipes H, h by the operation of the keys of the keyboard. In order to render any one of the perforating-mechanisms inoperative, they are each provided with a cut-off, which may consist of a sliding valve plate K. shown separately in Fig. 4. This plate is provided with perforations for placing the motor cylinders F into communication with the pipes h, and with a perforation for admitting air from the pipes H<1>, h<1> to the strip-feeding motor. The plates are moved by levers to open or close the communication.
Patent GB-190101033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Coupling Hooks for Railway Carriages, Waggons, or similar Vehicles.
Inventor: NAPIER JAMES LANGMUIR
Filed: 1901-01-16
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 1033. Napier, J. L., and Swanson, A. Jan. 16. Couplings, automatic. - Hooks A, jointed to or rigid with the draw-bars B, have engaging ends comprising a cross-piece E and prongs F. When two vehicles come together, one hook slides over and automatically couples with the adjacent one, locking being effected by a spring or other means. In this position, the end D of one hook lies in the recess G between the prongs F of the other hook.
Patent GB-190103552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Guiding and Supporting of Lifts and Elevators
Inventor: TOMKINS ALFRED
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 3552. Tomkins, A. Feb. 19. Lifts.-Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan. The guides for the cage consist of two channel-section irons A. The cage or platform is fitted with an upper pair of wheels B, which run on the inner surface of the flange, and a lower pair C, which run on the outer surface. Both pairs may run in the channel.
Patent GB-190105393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winches and Reels for Coiling and Holding Ropes and Hawsers in use on Floating Vessels
Inventor: ARCHER THOMAS
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5393. Archer, T. March 14. Winches. - T h e end flanges A of the barrel B, of winches for use on board d ship, are dished, as shown, to secure lightness and strength. They may also be corrugated radially.
Patent GB-190108140-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Railway Rolling-stock.
Inventor: RILEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 8140. Riley, W. J., and Jobson, H. April 20. Couplings, non-automatic.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 8189, A.D. 1899 Arms c are pivoted at b to the two end links a of a coupling-chain. These arms are pivoted together at d, and one of them has an extension e connected to operating-poles g loosely pivoted at A to forks i on rods j passing through lateral slots in brackets k and connected to swivel pins l. One of the arms c may be pivoted or hinged to the wagon.
Patent GB-190109555-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Driving Tunnels and Sinking Pits through Quicksands by Freezing.
Inventor: GOBERT AUGUSTE
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9555. Gobert, A., and Merivale, J. H. May 8. Shafts; tunnels.-In driving tunnels and sinking pits through quicksand by the freezing process, the freezing-tubes are arranged so that the liquid flows successively through them in series instead of in parallel. The tubes may be spaced at various distances apart, so that the further they are from the source of cold the nearer they are to one another. The direction of flow of the freezing- liquid may be reversed, or the flow may begin from different tubes successively. Fig. 5 shows three tubes of a group with valves arranged so that any tube may be cut out of the series. Thermometers are fixed in the outlet pipes.
Patent GB-190110542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Eyelets.
Inventor: COOKE ROBERT LEWIS
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,542. Cooke, R. L. May 21. Making eyelets.-Eyelets are formed with heads which are re-inforced against deformation in setting, so that the enamel is not injured. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the head g rests on a shoulder e, and is supported by a bend f formed in the eyelet. Figs. 2, 3, 4, and 5 show the successive stages in the formation of the eyelet shown in Fig. 1, comprising cupping as in Fig. 2, stamping to the form shown in Fig. 3, beading the upper edge as in Fig. 4, then rolling it over as in Fig. 5, and finally punching out the bottom. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the bend f is dispensed with ; the space under the head g may be filled by a washer i. The lower end of the barrels may be scored as at j.
Patent GB-190115690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Drilling, Boring and Shaping.
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-08-02
Abstract: 15,690. Angular Hole Drilling and Manufacturing Co., and Black, G. J. F. Aug. 2. Boring and drilling; shaping.-Relates to improvements in machines such as are described in Specifications No. 3850, A.D. 1890, and No. 10,923, A.D. 1891, for boring and drilling taper angular holes or shaping taper surfaces. In the present invention, the coned roller c, which engages the templet on the headstocK d, is carried by a screw b, which can be rotated at a uniform rate from a vertical shaft e to produce a taper hole or surface as the headstock is fed downwards. The amount of taper given to the work is determined by the speed of the shaft e relatively to the tool feed, and this speed can be varied by friction discs by means of which the vertical shaft is driven from a side shaft k. One of the discs g is carried by a bush h feathered on the shaft e and mounted in a bracket h<1> vertically adjustable by means of a screw i<2> in a fixed bracket i, a pin h<8> preventing rotation of the bracket h'. The templet is formed of one or more sets of radially-adjustable blocks l, Figs. 2 and 3, which may be independently adjusted in grooves in a ring m to alter the shape of the polygon produced or to compensate for wear. In Fig. 2, the block is kept in contact with the adjusting- screw o by a spring p, and is locked by a screw n, but in Fig. 3 the screw o has a pair of collars q, q<1> engaging the block.
Patent GB-190118507-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fish Bolt.
Inventor: WESLEY JOHN ALBERT BLACKALL
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 18,507. Wesley, J. A. B. Sept. 16. Bolts ; locking bolts and nuts.- The shank A of a fish-bolt for railway rails &c. consists of a helical steel &c. spring which takes up shocks and serves to lock the nut. The nut may be fixed by a washer with flanges F to engage the nut, and one or more projections E to fit into recesses in the fishplate.
Patent GB-190121684-A (GB)
Title: Combined Bed and Table.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 21,684. Brookes, A. E. Oct. 29. Tables; bedsteads.-Relates to a convertible bed and table. The sides C, D of the frame are hinged at E, and can turn from the position shown in Fig. 1 to that shown in Fig.3. The spring surface G is connected to the fixed and adjustable bars H, K. Pivoted legs M support the turned-over part of the frame. The part A of the top is hinged at P, and the part 0 of the frame is hinged and falls down as shown in Fig. 3. A helical or coiled spring N holds the spring bottom in place and supports it.
Patent GB-190200645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milk Pail Holders
Inventor: MADDEN TIM
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 645. Madden, T. June 14, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Milk pails; appliances for use in milking animals. -Relates to an appliance for holding a pail between the knees when milking cows. The appliance consists of a band 1 which may be made adjustable in size, to fit the pail, by securing the overlapping ends by means of a clip 2 and a clamping- screw 4 passing through the slot 3. Supports 6, 6 to rest upon the knees are secured at opposite sides of the band 1. A rod 9, working through a guide bracket 14 pivoted at 13 on one of the shanks of the support 6, is employed to clamp the band to the pail.
Patent GB-190203213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Shapes, Moulds, or Vessels for taking Fluids, Fluid Pressures, or other Strains
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1902-02-08
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 3213. Sayer, R. C. Feb. 8. Sectional boilers.-Relates to the construction of vessels for containing fluids, fluid pressures, or other strains, applicable for pipes, connecting framework, or for vessels for steam generation or atmospheric pressure. Figs. 3 and 7 show two forms that the vessel may take, and Fig. 6 shows in section the method employed for jointing the halves of which the vessels are made. The halves a, a<2>of each vessel are drawn together into contact with the intermediate jointing-piece b by the contracting effort of a surrounding heated coil of rod, strap, or pipe c. In Fig. 3, the coil is shown surrounding the vessel, while, in Fig. 7, it is restricted to the joints. The grip of the coil may be increased by sending through it fluid from the vessel itself or from other sources. A vessel may be made up of elements, superimposed as shown in Fig. 3 ; in this case the outermost coils are placed closer together than the inner ones. Suitable inlets and outlets are provided. The joint-piece b, as shown at b<2>, tapers internally to a thickness less than that of the plate of the vessel.
Patent GB-190203657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Insulated Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: CUMMINGS JAMES FULTON
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3657. Cummings, J. F. Feb. 12. Conductors, insulating ; conduits. - Relates t o methods of insulating conductors in tubes. The conductor A is first painted with varnish, and is then enclosed in fibrous material such as wooden sections C with interlocking edges. A second layer of wooden sections E is placed over the first, the joints being arranged at an angle. The whole is then pressed into a metal tube F lined with asphalt, and is saturated with paraffin. Two or more sections of wood may be employed, to embrace two or more conductors. The lengths may be jointed by stepping the layers and building up the coverings round the joint with divided sleeves, the whole being enclosed in a metal case filled with insulating-material.
Patent GB-190208500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases or Books for Holding Documents, Patterns, and the like.
Inventor: LINDHOLM JOHAN OLOF NATHANAEL
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 8500. Lindholm, J. O. N., and Johansson, K. A. April 11. Filingpapers and documents.-A book or case for holding, registering or indexing, and filing documents, patterns, drawings, and the like is shown in Fig. 4. Pasteboard, wood, &c. leaves 3 are marked in alphabetical or numerical order, and provided with fixed or detachable pivots 7 for insertion in holes in straight or curved plates 4 secured to the back 1 of covers 2. The leaves and insides of the covers are provided with hooks 9, spring clasps, &c. for attaching the documents &c. The backs of the leaves may be strengthened by steel &c. strips, and intermediate pivot hooks may be provided on long and flexible leaves. The back 1 is preferably strengthened by an iron or wood strip &c., on which, or on the case itself, are placed pivots 8 to be mounted in supports 10 fixed to a wall &c. ; or the case can be permanently fixed to the wall by means of the back or one of the covers. The covers may be provided with hinged flaps 11, 12, and the latter with fastenings or locks.