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Patent GB-189813716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Canning Goods.
Inventor: OPAWSKI AUGUST
Filed: 1898-06-20
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 13,716. Opawski, A., and Murmann, E. June 20. Cans. - Cans for canned goods are provided with means for heating their contents. Heat is developed by the interaction of water and lime. In order to expedite the action, a third substance, such as chloride of calcium, is mixed with the lime or with the water. Other substances instanced are chlorides, bromides, iodides, and nitrates of calcium, magnesium, ammonium, and zinc. The lime and the water are placed in two sealed chambers c and f, which are attached to the top of the can b by their flanges f<1>, c<2>. The two chambers are put into communication by forcing down the curved top h, the cap j<1> covering the hole f<3> in the bottom of the chamber f being broken away by the pin j.
Patent GB-189813873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: QUELCH WILLIAM BEWICK
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 13,873. Quelch, W. B. June 22. Signals on engines and trains indicators and repeaters, signal ; contacts, mechanical.- Relates to improvements on the apparatus described in Specifications No. 20,861, A.D. 1894, and No. 25,715, A.D. 1896, in which an incline on the permanent way, acting when the ordinary signal is at 'danger,' serves to sound a whistle or other signal on the engine &c. In the present invention, the contact-lever a<1>, a' on the engine &c. is provided with a stop k, which normally supports the weighted lever j, this latter lever being connected by the wire l &c. to the whistle &c. When the lever a', a' is deflected by contact with the inclines, Fig. 13, the lever j is released, and in falling sounds the whistle &c. The contact-lever is returned to its normal pcsition by a removable spring or springs enclosed in the box g, and may be arranged to be operated in either direction. In a modification, the roller j<3> on the lever is mounted on the weighted arm of the lever, and engages with the upper, instead of the under, surface of the stop k. The lever j is reset by means of a handle &c. on the whistleoperating rod connected to the wire l, or by other suitable means. To prevent injury to the incline s, or other part of the apparatus, under abnormal pressure, or when the incline is struck by a fixed part of the engine &c., the incline is fixed to, or pivoted on, a weighted lever r, which permits the incline to be depressed by excessive pressure without affecting the ordinary signal. The incline is moved to its inoperative position by the pull t, or by the thrust rod t<1>, which are connected to the incline when the latter is pivoted on the lever r, and are connected directly to the lever when the incline is fixed thereon.
Patent GB-189904641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Furnaces and the Feeding of Fuel thereto.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 4641. Bousfield, J. E., [Ideal Fuel Feeder Co.]. March 2. Mills and apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for breaking and pulverizing coal, and feeding it into a boiler or other furnace. Fig. 2 shows a horizontal section of the breaking and pulverizing apparatus, and Fig. 3 shows a vertical section of the breaking-apparatus. The coal is first broken between fixed and rotating vanes b, c, Fig. 3, of special form, and afterwards crushed between teeth b<3>, c<3>. The crushed coal is delivered by vanes on a rotating disc D, with serrated edges, through an inclined shoot F<2> to the pulverizing- apparatus, the shoot being fitted with an adjustable gate J', for regulating the discharge. The pulverizing-apparatus consists of vanes, with perforated blades g', rapidly revolving in a casing F. The casing has helical ribs, which act to return unbroken pieces of coal to the supply end of the apparatus. In an enlarged part F<1> of the casing revolve vanes, with large blades of adjustable area, which cause a draught of air through the apparatus and deliver it, with the powdered coal, through a hinged trunk to the feeding-nozzle.
Patent GB-189905548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Changing the Frequency of Alternating Currents and in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5548. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. March 14. Distributing; transformers.-Relates to systems of distribution and to arrangements for changing the frequency of the alternating currents employed. Two or more induction or transformer motors are electrically connected in tandem and geared together, the working circuits of the changed frequency being connected between them. The changed frequency may be produced by causing a slip of the motor by mechanical means, or by driving a generator. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement for use with a three-phased system. a, b, c are the mains connected to a source of three-phased current. M, M<1>, M' are motors connected in series and mounted on one shaft or geared together. The secondaries of the last motor are short-circuited through adjustable resistances. a<1>, b<1>, c' are the mains which carry currents having a relatively different frequency. At M<3> is a motor which may be driven from either set of mains by moving the switch S.
Patent GB-189908207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Beat Up Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 8207. Hollingworth, E., [Renz, E.]. April 19. Loom beat-up motions; lays; stop-motions.-The dwell stand 5, which is situated between the lay sword 7 and the connecting-rod 3, has a yielding connection with the lay at its lower end 5<1> by means of a pin 17 and spring 20, so that, when the finger 13 of the stop-motion acts against the lever 14, and the connecting-rod acts upon the dwell stand in an upward direction, the dwell stand can turn upon the pin 6 and thus avoid breakages.
Patent GB-189909977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM EDMUND
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 9977. Simpson, W. E. May 11. Gas and like engines.-The engine has two or more cylinders a<1>, a<2> with a common piston b, and one of the cylinders a<1> may be thrown out of action when the load is light by holding open its exhaust valve throughout the whole or a greater part of the cycle. The thrust on the connecting-rod is always in the same direction. An Otto cycle is performed in each cylinder, preferably in succession; the suction valves a<5>, a<6> are automatic. and the exhaust valves a<7>, a<8> are normally operated by cams h<1>, h<2>, but, when the cylinder a<1> is to be put out of action the cam h<5> is slid into the path of the valve rod j and allows its valve a<8> to close only during the end of the compression and beginning of the expansion stroke. The igniting-lamp is common to the two cylinders, and they may be served by one pair of valves, the cylinder to be thrown. out of action when not ascending hills being shut off from the common valve box.
Patent GB-189918220-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Money Registering Till.
Inventor: HAYNES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-09
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 18,220. Haynes, W., Hewitt, F., and Bradley, F. E. Sept. 9. Type-writers and like machines.-Relates to registering-tills. Rows of spring keys y, inclined so as to strike the same point of the paper o<1> on the pad f, are arranged for ú. s. d., and carry type at their ends by which an impression is made by means of carbon paper on the paper o<2> and on a recording-strip k<1>. A key l<1>, to print "paid," is then struck and, by means of a lever l<2>, lifts the drawer fastening m, whereupon the drawer is thrown open by a spring h<1>. The drawer carries a rack p by which, through the gear shown, the endless band g for exhibiting coins inserted through slits at d' is moved forwards, the feed-rollers s, s<1> for the strip o<1> are actuated; and a slower feed for the record strip k<1> is effected.
Patent GB-189920022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Hydraulic Presses.
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 20,022. Abel, C. D., [Haniel & Lueg]. Oct. 5. Hydraulic presses; working valves.-The return of the working ram b is effected by the rams e, f attached to its crosshead and working in cylinders which are connected to an accumulator l through a check valve m and to an air vessel i or to a differential piston or ram k. The pressure in i or k rises during the working stroke, and any deficiency of pressure is supplied from the accumulator. The additional cylinders can be put into connection with the working cylinder through the pipes n, n<1>, distributing-valve o, and check valve p, when the pressure in the working cylinder is lower. This valve p can be opened by a piston p<1> or other means controlled by the valve o, when the latter is manipulated to close the connection between the cylinder and to open the working cylinder to exhaust.
Patent GB-189920813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Exhibiting Photographs in Natural Colours.
Inventor: KRAYN ROBERT
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,813. Krayn, R. Oct. 17. Graphoscopes; stereoscopes. - Relates to coinfreed apparatus for displaying photographs in natural colours. The direct-view part-picture is illuminated by a white reflector, the other two part-pictures being covered by screens and their reflectors out of action. On the insertion of a coin, the white reflector is replaced by a yellow one, the screens are removed, and the reflectors for the other part-pictures move into position. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the yellow reflector x is always in position, and the screens are dispensed with. On inserting a coin, the cam e can be rotated by hand or by clockwork and the reflectors a, b mounted on the lever c are raised so as to direct the rays from the part-pictures y, z to the eyepiece m.
Patent GB-189921456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoemakers' Lasts.
Inventor: WATERS HENRY
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 21,456. Waters, H. Oct. 27. Lasts; last-holders.-The standard 3 is revolubly mounted on a base-plate, which is bolted to the bench. A tapered square opening in the standard receives the stem 5 of the last-bracket 6, which is swivel-jointed at 20. A V-shaped depression in the bracket receives a similarly-shaped projection 8 on a block 9, which has on each face a tapered tenon fitting corresponding grooves in the sole and heel blocks. The last can be lengthened by the insertion of a changeable block 17 shown separately in Fig. 4. Projections 18, fitting recesses in the toe and heel blocks, prevent them from rotating. A spring 21, secured to the toe of the last and to the bracket by a screw 22, can be drawn down after the last has been inserted to extend the instep portion of the boot or shoe.
Patent GB-190004788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Hanging Wall Papers.
Inventor: MOFFITT THOMAS EDMAN
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4788. Moffitt, T. E. March 13. Pasting.-Paste is applied to the back of wall paper, drawn from a roll D, by a split tube F connected to a reservoir H by feed-pipes G fitted with stop cocks. The ends of the roller D fit loosely in guide-grooves in the frame, the guideroller E is pressed down by springs, and the front guide-roller C serves to smooth the paper.
Patent GB-190007523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Edge Setting Machines
Inventor: OLDERSHAW HENRY ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 7523. Oldershaw, H. A. April 24. Burnishing soles. Relates to improvements in the edge-setting machine described in Specification No. 23,791, A.D. 1894. Each vibrating lever consists of a barrel A' pivoted on a stud A<2> and provided with a central arm A, coupled to an eccentric strap as described in the previous Specification. This arrangement enables the eccentric strap to be made wider than formerly. From the barrel depends a pair of lugs B, between which is pivoted at C a wing D carrying the tool-holder. A spring allows the holder to yield slightly when applied to the work. Fig. 2 shows in full lines a tool-holder revoluble on a horizontal axis, and Fig. 3 shows one revoluble on a vertical axis. The irons are secured in sockets e', e' by means of set-screws g. By depressing the push-rod d<x>, the bolts or catches d<2> are withdrawn from the notches d<3>, in which they are held by a spring d<1> ; the toolholder can then be rotated to bring the desired iron into use.
Patent GB-190110416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines or Motors for Propelling Ships.
Inventor: WINDHAUSEN FRANZ
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,416. Windhausen, F. May 20. Marine engines.-Consists in the application to marine propulsion of engines in which ammonia, sulphurous acid, carbonic anhydride, or other liquid boiling below 0‹ C: is employed, either alone or in combination with steam engines. The steam engine may be a reciprocating engine, and the vapour engine a turbine, or vice versÔ. In the example shown, the steam engine and the vapour engine form a combined reciprocating engine with the vapour cylinders G, H tandem with the steam cylinders A, B, C, D. The evaporators E for the volatile liquid are heated by the exhaust from the steam cylinders, and act as condensers for the steam. J is the condenser for the vapour motor, K the feed-pump for the same, L the steam boilers, and M the circulating-pumps for the condenser J.
Patent GB-190111924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres for Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: ALLEN LEMUEL E
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 11,924. Lake, H. H., [Allen, L. E., and Poyser, W. J.]. June 11. Tyres, elastic. other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to the attachment of a tyre to a channel-shaped wheel rim, the tyre and rim being shown in separate section in Figs. 2 and 4. The rim 3 has a central undercut flange 7 and inturned beaded sides 4, which engage with the flanges 11 formed on the base of the tyre 5. At one part of the rim, the sides are slotted and small sections 9 are bent outwardly to allow the tyre to be inserted, gaps 10 being formed in the flanges 11 to facilitate this. The sections 9 are afterwards closed back into line with the sides of the rim.
Patent GB-190113278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spittoons.
Inventor: CORBEIL ALBERT
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,278. Corbeil, A. June 29. Spittoons. - R elates to spittoons which are automatically flushed with water &c. when opened for use. Fig. 1 shows a horizontal arrangement, in which the basin n 1 is stationary, and Fig. 4 s how s a vertical arrangement, i n which the basin is movable with the lid 2. When the lid is opened to allow the spittoon to be used, a projection 6 is raised from the tail rod 7 of a lever 8, which bears on the stem of a supply valve 9, and the valve is thus allowed to open, water being supplied to the basin by a pipe 11. The water escapes tangentially, so as to form a film on the surface of the basin. When the lid is closed, the projection 6 presses down the lever 8, and closes the valve. In the vertical arrangement, the lid is fitted with a closing-spring 5.
Patent GB-190116384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolleys for Traversing Cranes.
Inventor: FRIDERICHSEN HANS WILHELM
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 16,384. Friderichsen, H. W., and Briede, O. Aug. 15. Cranes.-The chain or rope drum b, driven from a motor c, is mounted in a frame a free to turn about an axle the ends of which have bearings in the axles g of the trolley. In this way deformation of the rope or chain by the swing- ing of the load is prevented.
Patent GB-190119924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Stemming or Stripping Machines.
Inventor: HAVENS JOSEPH GOODENOUGH
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 19,924. Havens, J. G. March 8, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tobacco.-Relates to a machine for removing the body portion of the leaf from the stem. Fig. 1 shows a plan, Fig. 4 a section on the line A-B, Fig. 1, and Fig. 11 a vertical section of a portion of the machine. Tobacco leaf is fed stem first on to the series of endless bands 21, which are separated by partitions 11 and run over rolls 12 on the rotating shaft 8, and the rolls 19 on the adjustable shatt 18. A series of concave rolls 26 are carried loosely on the fixed rod 25, so as to have a certain amount of play to allow the passage of different thicknesses of material between them and the bands 21. The weight of these rolls acts to increase the friction between the tobacco leaf and the travelling bands and to prevent slipping. The supporting-block 39 of triangular or polygonal section receives the tobacco leaf from the bands 21, and transmits it to the drawing-in and stripping appliances. The block 39 is provided with a forwardly-rotating roll 30 at each angle, and is itself partly rotated to bring a fresh face on top at every rotation of one of the toothed gear wheels, which carries a pin for striking the arms 50 projecting from the shaft of the supporting-block. A friction disc 15, connected by a band to the frame of the machine, prevents the shaft from turning too far. The stems of the tobacco leaves are seized by the drawing-in bars 62, 63, carried by sleeve cams such as 65, 68 running loosely on the shafts 58, 59, furnished with elliptic gear-wheels 66, 71, and driven by sprocket chains 119, 121. The upper shaft 58 is free to rise against the pressure of the spring 56 to allow the bars 62, 63 to pass beneath it as shown in Fig. 11. The stem is seized by the drawing-rolls 72, 73 before the bars 62, 63 separate. The stripping-rolls 60, 61, provided with corrugations to permit the passage of the stems, are rotated in opposite directions to the bars 62, 63 which envelope them ; the roll 61 is driven by toothed gearing, and the roll 60 by the sprocket chain 109. When the bars 62, 63 separate, the stripping-rolls 60, 61 come together, and grip the leaves between them, tearing them away from the stems and throwing them back upon the supporting-block 39, which drops them on its next movement. The stems are carried on between the rolls 72, 73, rotary brushes 74, 75, and rolls 82, 83 to be discharged on the slide 91. Small fragments drop on the slide 92, and are carried to the front of the machine by the air blast from the blower 87.
Patent GB-190121355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gauge Glass Fittings
Inventor: WAKEFIELD CHARLES CHEERS
Filed: 1901-10-24
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 21,355. Wakefield, C. C. Oct. 24. Gauge-glass fittings.-The socket A into which the end of the gauge glass C fits is slightly recessed to receive the rubber or other compressible ring B, preferably of square cross-section. Above the ring B is placed the washer D, the underside of which is coned or hollowed and may be provided with ribs or projections to press the ring B inwards against the glass C. The shoulder nut E is passed over the washer D, and screwed home on to the socket A.
Patent GB-190121364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Sterilising and Bleaching previously cleaned Wheat and other Grain or the Hulled Products thereof
Inventor: BUCHENAU CARL HERMANN
Filed: 1901-10-24
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 21,364. Buchenau, C. H. Oct. 24. Processes of treating grain.-Relates to the treatment of grain or the hulled products thereof with sulphurous-acid gas for the purpose of bleaching and sterilizing the same. The Figure shows the arrangement of the apparatus. The grain or hulled products are first treated, in the con- veyer a, with a spray a<1> of steam or hot water. The grain then passes through a stirrer c to a cylinder b for treatment with sulphurous-acid gas. The grain leaves the cylinder b by the outlet d and may then be subjected to any further cleaning or other ordinary operations.
Patent GB-190122763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Gears or Mechanism for Cycles
Inventor: MASON WILLIAM QUINTON
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 22,763. Mason, W. Q. Nov. 11. Driving-mechanism; treadle-levers. - Relates to treadle driving-mechanism for cycles. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, rods J, secured in notches a in levers A, A' pivoted to the frame, are attached to bands F, F<1> passing over pulleys B mounted on the rear forks, and attached to drums E mounted on suitable free-wheel clutches on each side of the driving-wheel and provided with springs which return the levers to their upper positions. In a modification, in which the depression of one lever raises the other and in which the speed ratio of the gear is raised, the bands F, F' are connected to opposite sides of pulleys B, B', Fig. 3, keyed on an axle C mounted on the rear forks, and the cords F<2>, F<3> connected to the drums E are attached to the opposite sides of smaller pulleys B<2>, B<3>, also keyed on the axle C.
Patent GB-190123289-A (GB)
Title: A Lubricating Apparatus for Oil or Petrol Engines especially applicable for Use with Motor Cycles and Motor Cars, and all Engines Provided with a Closed Crank Chamber.
Inventor: HEWETT JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 23,289. Hewett, J., [Jong, S. de]. Nov. 18. Lubricators.-Relates to means for lubricating oil, petrol, or other engines with enclosed crank chambers, and is especially applicable to enginesemployed on motor road vehicles. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to an engine mounted on a motor cycle. A pump C is coupled to a three-way cock D, connected by pipes E and F to the oil tank A and the crank chamber G of the engine. The pump C is of the type employed for inflating tyres, the piston being formed as a cupleather K, Fig. 2, held in place by a screw. By means of the cock D the pump is placed in communication with the tank A, and by several smart strokes of the pump air is forced into the tank. The air is admitted past the cup-beater K, the oil, which is too thick to flow freely, acting as a non- return valve. The pump piston is left at the top of the stroke, and the air under pressure in the tank forces oil to the barrel of the pump. The cock D is turned to open up communication between the pump and chamber G, and to close the passage to the pipe E. By forcing down the piston the oil is forced to the crank chamber G.
Patent GB-190208508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Air Cylinders, Boilers and other Containers.
Inventor: AUSTIN WILLAM LISETER
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 8508. Austin, W. L. April 11. Joints.-The circumferential joints of cylindrical air containers, boilers, tanks, and the like are made by means of grooved rings B, Fig. 5, or B', Fig. 7, shrunk on to engage one or more enlargements or grooves near the opposing edges of the joint. The jointed sections may have plain faces, abutting as shown in Fig. 5, or with a space between them ; or they may be formed with engaging tongues and grooves d, as shown in Fig. 7. Containers jointed in this way may be made in two or more sections, the ends being formed in one with the body, or separate.
Patent GB-190212166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Regulating the Supply of the Explosive Mixture to petrol or other Explosion Engines
Inventor: IDEN GEORGE
Filed: 1902-05-28
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 12,166. Iden, G., and Motor Manufac- turing Co. May 28. Rotary disc valves.-In explosion engines are employed a couple of ported disc valves c, d, one valve being closed as the other is opened. The valve d may be angularly adjusted on the spindle c<4> by the screw device d<6>, Fig. 11.