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Patent GB-189906781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas or Oil Engines.
Inventor: BRAEUER KURT
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6781. B r õ u e r, K., and B a u e r, M. March 29. Vapour burners.- The vaporizer and igniting-tube A of oil engines are heated by a burner C supplied with oil through the pipe 15, the passages 2, 3, 5, 4, and 6, and the needle valve 11. Air enters through the rotary valve 12, and mixes with the vapour as it issues from the valve 11. The burner is heated at starting by an inflammable liquid 21 contained in the chamber A and ignited by a match forced into the chamber through a tube 16 by a plunger 18 and struck on its passage by rubbing against a rough surface 20. Air enters through pipes 23, 24, and the air inlets are covered with gauze to prevent flashing back.
Patent GB-189909947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplers.
Inventor: LYON WILLIAM BOGART
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 9947. Lyon, W. B. May 11. Couplings, automatic.-Consists of a coupling adapted for use both with similar and with other couplings. The open draw-head is formed with two holes 5, 6 for the coupling-pin 8, and another one at the side, not shown, for the pin when not in use. A locking-plate 9 pivoted at 11 is arranged normally to co-act with a coupling-bar 4, shown in its locked position in Fig. 2. An open link L may also be used as one member of the coupling, in which case the plate 9 serves to retain the coupling- pin 8, Fig. 3, until turned to release it by the entrance of the link L. In addition to its locking- shoulders 16, the bar 4 is formed with holes so as to co-act with the pin 8. The pin 8, when placed in the hole 6, Fig. 2, serves to retain a spare coupling-bar in the draw-head and to prevent backward motion of the one in use. The plate 9 is connected through the rod R with the link which operates the pin 8.
Patent GB-189911957-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Oil Colours.
Inventor: TURSKI ALEKSANDER
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 11,957. Turski, A. June 8. Paints, materials for.-A mixture of kaolin and oil of turpentine is added to oil colours to render them matte or lustreless, and enable them to be used for colouring walls or wall papers &c.
Patent GB-189920342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suction Dredges
Inventor: HIGGINS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,342. Higgins, G. Oct. 10. Dredging.-The suction pipe C of a suction dredger is connected to the pump B by a bent pipe E and ball-andsocket joints D, K. Chains or flexible stays are secured to the pipes above and below the joint K, and the outer end of the bend is supported by a chain e attached to an overhanging frame e<1>. The cutters G at the mouth F of the suction pipe are driven by worm gearing H and a sliding shaft g, which is connected by a ball- and-socket joint g<2> with the cutter shaft. The worm gearing is mounted on gimbals I to enable the shaft g to assume any desired inclination, and the worm shaft h<1> is connected by a universal joint to a shaft which slides within a hollow jointed driving-shaft and turns with it. The free end of the pipe is suspended by a lifting-chain J passing over pulleys carried by a frame j on the hull of the boat.
Patent GB-189923661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Practising Football, Tennis, Cricket, and like Games; applicable also for Physical Exercise.
Inventor: MILES EUSTACE HAMILTON
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 23,661. Miles, E. H. Nov. 27. Exercising-apparatus-Relates to apparatus for practising football, tennis, cricket, &c., and for physical exercise. A net bag b, adapted to receive a ball of any kind, is supported on elastic cords d connected to cords e, preferably non-elastic, passed over hooks h, the ends of the cords being fixed as at g, i. The cords may be arranged at any required angles to the vertical and horizontal planes. In practising, the bats or racquets used in the special games are employed.
Patent GB-190000362-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Cutting Cloth and other Materials.
Inventor: MCWILLIAM WILFRID AFFLECK
Filed: 1900-01-06
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 362. McWilliam, W. A. Jan. 6. Guards.-Relates to a guard for the knife of a machine for cutting cloth &c. The guard r is mounted in guides s and secured by screws t. Its lower end is bifurcated to form a pair of spring arms w, between which the knife n passes.
Patent GB-190002480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cardboard and the like Boxes.
Inventor: ARNOLD HUGH BRONTE
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 2480. Arnold, H. B. Feb. 7. Cardboard and like boxes having flanges b<1> around the sides and ends have a cover attached to the bottom and two sides, the ends c, c' of the cover being adapted to close the mouth of the box, and to be secured together by a tongue and slot connection. The end c' may be narrowed to be passed under the opposite flange b<1>. The cover may be further secured by an ordinary adhesive label &c.
Patent GB-190003018-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Journal Bearings.
Inventor: KNAPP BENJAMIN JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-15
Granted: 1901-02-15
Abstract: 3018. Knapp, B. J. Feb. 15. Axle - boxes &c., lubricating.-Relates to means for lubricating journal bearings, in which oil is supplied from a reservoir in the journal box through a wick. The upper surface of the brass 1 is formed with a groove 2, to which the lubricant is supplied through a tube or wick. The groove 2 communicates, through oil-holes 3 of a diameter increasing from the centre, with a series of radial grooves 4 on the bearing-surface of the brass.
Patent GB-190004272-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of, and Apparatus for, the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: POTUT JEAN
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 4272. Potut, J. March 6. Sulphuric acid.-Relates to the method of supplying the nitric acid required in sulphuric-acid manufacture. The gases from the Glover tower b pass through a wide communicating-tube a to the first chamber c. Either in this tube or in the tower they receive, and are thoroughly mixed with, the nitric acid by means of a spraying-device. Nitric acid is charged into a funnel f, and flows down a tube d to a jet e, where it is atomized by a steam jet h, the steam entering by a tube g. The sulphur gases are by this means also drawn through the tower. An inclined trough collects any unatomized nitric acid. When the spraying-device is placed in the tower, as indicated in dotted lines, this trough is not required. Instead of nitric acid, a nitrate solution may be used, as it becomes decomposed into acid in the process.
Patent GB-190006495-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of and Means for Sealing or Securing the Edges of the Envelope or Wrapper of Cigarettes.
Inventor: EVANS-JACKSON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 6495. Evans-Jackson, J. E., [Howard, W.]. April 6. Cigarette - making machines.-Relates to means for making the seam in the paper wrapper in continuous-rod cigarettemaking machines. Fig. 2 is a plan view of part of such a machine showing the invention applied thereto. The usual endless ravelling belt, paperwrapper strip, and tobacco rod pass through the channel a beneath the presser-plate b, one edge of the wrapper being folded down upon the tobacco rod and the other left upstanding through the slot y in the channel-block c. The reservoir D supplies paste or gum to an inclined delivery tube f, through which passes a fine thread from the spool E. The thread passes to the upstanding edge of the paper strip, which is then folded down upon the other edge at w, the seam being pressed by a smooth or milled wheel t. A blast of warm air may be directed upon the seam through the nozzle v.
Patent GB-190006877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hay Bogies, Sledges, or Carriers, the same being also Applicable for Carrying Sheep, Calves, or other Light Cattle.
Inventor: POLLOCK ANDREW
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 6877. Pollock, A. April 12. Drawings to Specification. Carts; hay bogies; sledges.-Relates to detail improvements in hay-bogies, sledges, or carriers, such as are described in Specification No. 20,412, A.D. 1889. The carrier is also adapted for carrying sheep or other light cattle. The barrel on which the ropes or chains are wound is made of larger diameter than formerly, and is provided at each end with a conical projection to prevent the ropes from slipping off. The bogie may be provided with sides when it is to be used for carrying sheep.
Patent GB-190010785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slotting Machines.
Inventor: TANNETT-WALKER FREDERICK WILLI
Filed: 1900-06-13
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,785. Tannett-Walker, F. W. June 13. Slotting.-A slotting-machine has the ram a raised by a hydraulic cylinder b and depressed by gearing. The gearing comprises a rack a<2> on the ram engaging a pinion c<1> on a shaft c driven by toothed gearing m<1>, c<2>, or by rope gearing, from a shaft m with fast and loose pulleys, or the shaft c may have a belt pulley loose on it, and capable of being clutched to it. The belt shifter n or clutch rod and the valve for controlling the hydraulic cylinder are operated by levers and links from a shaft f, rocked at each end of the stroke by a tappet rod d, passing through a lug a<3> on the ram. A rod l geared to the shaft f enables the mechanism to be controlled by a handle l'.
Patent GB-190015309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Means for Locking the Stoppers of Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Inventor: RAUPERT CARL
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 15,309. Raupert, C. Aug. 28. Stoppers.-Relates to stoppers for bottles, jars, &c., and to means for locking or securing the stoppers in position. The stopper B is provided with a packing-washer C, and is formed with a ridge D, having a slot or slots E to receive the ends of the fastening F. The fastening is made of steel or other wire, and comprises an operating loop or handle G, two arms a which embrace the neck b on each side, two bends or coils d, and two arms e, the ends of the arms e being bent at rightangles to engage in the slots E. The distance between the coils d is greater than the diameter of the neck b, but in less than the diameter of the rim c. The fastening is placed in position, as shown in Fig. 1, and the handle G is then pressed downwards until the coils d spring over and engage under the rim c, as shown in Fig. 2. A reverse movement of the handle disengages the fastening.
Patent GB-190017971-A (GB)
Title: Combination Extensible Instrument Holder and Sterilising Case.
Inventor: CORAM HENRY CONRAD
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,971. Coram, H. C. Oct. 10. Pencil and like holders. -A holder or case for surgical and other instruments, comprises a tube T having at one end a perforated cap A, at the other end a cap D adapted to screw into a case C, and containing a sliding block B to which the instrument is screwed. The block B is connected by a pin P passing through a slot in the tube T to a milled ring M by which it can be thrust forward and secured by turning the pin P into a lateral slot. The cap D is fitted with a ring G. According to the Provisional Specification the block B may be screwed into the tube T so that by reversing it the instrument is secured in position for use. In this form the tube is not slotted and the case C is replaced by a short cap.
Patent GB-190101193-A (GB)
Title: Coin Freed Delivery Apparatus for Electric Current.
Inventor: HAENSEL RUDOLPH
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 1193. Haensel, R. Jan. 18. Electric lighting; electricity, supplying, in general. -The supply circuit is completed by the coin action, and is broken by the coin-discharging mechanism. Actuating-mechanism ; coin action. - The coin conveyed by a shoot 2 into one of two pockets 6 in a rotary drum 1 turns the drum through half a revolution within a fixed drum 10, and drops into a pan 13 at the end of a weigh-beam 3, which accordingly descends till a fork 16 on it slips into a pair of mercury cups 17, and so completes the supply circuit 15. While in the pocket, the coin completes the shunt circuit 7 by contact with the metal coating 32 of the disc and with a spring finger 28 which protrudes into the pocket. The electromagnet thus draws a stop 9 to allow the rotation of the disc. Coin-discharging mechanism.-After passing a given amount of current or energy, the meter momentarily completes the shunt circuit 24 of an electromagnet 25, which draws the sliding bottom 14 of the coin pan so that the coin drops out into a receptable 27. Coin-slit closing-devices.-The weigh-beam, acting through a pair of links 18 and intermediate bell crank, pushes a shutter 19 under the coin shoot 2, to prevent a second coin from passing without effect till the first is discharged. Registers.-Ratchet gear 33, operated by the weigh-beam, turns a card disc 21, which is pricked by the pointed end 22 of the draw-stop 9. Fraud, preventing.-A gap 5 in the coin shoot lets undersized coins fall out before reaching the rotary disc.
Patent GB-190103008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Movable Seats for Polo-carts and other Vehicles
Inventor: MCMULLAN HUGH
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 3008. McMullan, R. Feb. 12. Seats.-Relates to sliding seats for polo-carts and other vehicles. The ends of the transverse seat Z rest loosely on ledges A secured.to the sides X of the vehicle, and projecting guides x fixed to the seat engage under the ledges to prevent lifting. Under one end of the seat a spindle C works in bearings B, and is provided at its opposite ends with a handle c and a cam c<1> adapted to press against the underside of the ledge, so that turning the handle either fixes the seat in position or releases it. In modifications, the handle may project above the seat, or it may turn in a horizontal plane to press the cam against a plate on the side of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190105010-A (GB)
Title: A Shield or Protector for Steam Generator Combustion Chamber or Fire-box Stay Nuts or Heads.
Inventor: BRUCE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-03-08
Abstract: 5010. Bruce, W., Perkins, T. G., and Taylor, R. H. M. March 9. Stays.-Shields or protectors for the nuts or heads of stays employed in combustion chambers, or fire-boxes or furnaces, of steam generators are made of compressed asbestos or equivalent material, or of a compound of asbestos and fireclay or other substance, and are moulded to the form of a flanged cap, Fig. 2, in a suitable press. The body b is hexagonal within, and a hole c allows for the escape of air. White lead, oxide of iron, or other cementitious substance is employed to hold the caps on to the plate of the chamber or fire-box.
Patent GB-190106843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards for the Wheels of Spinning Mules and the like
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT HENRY BOYD
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 6843. Thompson, R. H. B., and Hancock, W. April 2. Mules.-The carriage wheels are provided with guards consisting of blocks d, on one or both sides of the wheel, suspended by a wire c from the flanged rim as shown in Fig. 1, or from the boss or spindle of the wheel. The blocks d may be made of any suitable material, or formed by coiling the wire c in a suitable manner. To facilitate the application of the wire frame c to the wheel, it may be open at one end so that it may be sprung into position and there secured by a hook.
Patent GB-190114812-A (GB)
Title: Process for Purification of Brine containing Salts of Calcium.
Inventor: VIS GERHARD NICOLAAS
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,812. Vis, G. N. July 20. Salt, common.-Brine is purified from calcium salts by mixing therewith the calculated quantity of artificial magnesium carbonate to precipitate the calcium compounds as carbonate. After separation, the brine is evaporated to obtain salt crystals. The mother-lye from the latter is treated with slaked lime to precipitate the magnesium salts as hydrated magnesia, which, after washing, is treated with carbonic acid, which may be in the form of furnace gases, to regenerate the magnesium carbonate for re-use. Before adding slaked lime to the mother-liquor, calcium chloride may be added, to throw out calcium sulphate, before regenerating the magnesium carbonate.
Patent GB-190117786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Fires.
Inventor: WARD THOMAS
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 17,786. Ward, T., Coulson, M., and Clayton, R. Sept. 5. Gas fires.-The "fuel" is supported on a refractory base-plate 1, having holes to receive the burners 5, and an intermediate row of air-holes 4. A fireclay back 2 is made hollow, and open above and below, or is fluted in front and provided with several vertical holes 4<a>; air passing through it is heated and mixes with the products of combustion above a refractory top 3, to ensure complete combustion. The Provisional Specification states that a movable baffle may be provided above the back, to deflect the hot air forward.
Patent GB-190118242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Tanks for Liquids.
Inventor: INTZE OTTO
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,242. Intze, O. Sept. 12. Tanks.-Figs. 1 and 2 show part of an annular tank with a brickwork foundation. Horizontal beams a are radially disposed on the foundation, and to these are connected vertical, inclined, or curved uprights b, c. The spaces between the uprights are covered in by corrugated or curved plates m, n, and a base-plate u transmits the weight to the beams a. Honzontal stays k connect the uprights, or diagonal stays connecting the uprights and the beams may be employed. External rings or braces r enclose the outer uprights b, and may also be applied to the inner uprights. The tanks may be of polygonal, elliptical, or other form, and may be mounted upon an iron structure. The invention is also described as applied to tanks with a plain base. The tanks may be divided into two or more compartments by partitions.
Patent GB-190119953-A (GB)
Title: Hygienic Dwellings or Buildings.
Inventor: MACAUSLAN JOHN URE
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 19,953. MacAuslan, J. U. Oct. 7. Rooms and dwellings, general arrangement of; hospitals ; schoolrooms.-Bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens are constructed in blocks A separated by air spaces from blocks D containing bathrooms, sculleries, coal bunkers, lavatories, and sanitary chambers and apparatus. Platforms C on each flat are reached by external staircases B, and a central well is provided for light and air. Rain-water from the roofs runs into a tank over the scullery, and is led by down pipes into the drain, which is provided with a ventilating-shaft extending above the roof.
Patent GB-190120980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Driving Gears for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BLUMFIELD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 20,980. Blumfield, T. W. Oct. 19. Driving-mechanism ; clutches.- Relates to twospeed driving-mechanism for cycles and other vehicles. In the form shown in Fig. 2, pinions C, mounted upon pins K carried by a disc B secured to a boss formed on the crank, engage with internal teeth F formed on the chain - wheel and with an externallytoothed wheel D mounted on a free-wheel clutch E secured to the crank boss. The chain-wheel is mounted on rollers J carried by the wheels C and engaging in grooves formed on each side of the teeth F, D. The wheel D can be locked by means of a suitably-actuated catch H adapted to engage in notches d formed in the wheel. When the wheel D is locked, the chain-wheel is driven through the gearing at a high speed, but, when unlocked, the clutch E engages the wheel D, and the whole mechanism rotates together. In a modification, the clutch E is replaced by clutches mounted between the pins K and wheels C. In a modification, shown in Figs. 5 and 6, in which the low speed is given when driving through the gearing, the chainwheel is formed with a flange B carrying double pinions C', C<1> gearing with toothed rings D, M loosely mounted on and screwed to the boss A respectively. The pinions C' gear also with an internally-toothed ring 0 loosely mounted on a fixed ring P and prevented from rotating backwards by clutch balls p<1> engaging in sockets p formed in the rings 0, P. The ring D is connected to a flange on the boss A by a suitable laterally-acting clutch comprising rollers q carried by a ring Q and adapted to grip inclined surfaces formed in a ring R loosely mounted on the boss A and connected by springs r<1> to pins q<1> projecting from the ring Q into slots formed in the ring R. The action is as follows : normally the ring D is fixed by the clutch ring &c. Q to the boss A, and the mechanism rotates together, but on locking the ring Q by a catch H the clutch Q becomes inactive, the clutch p, p<1> locks the ring O, and the cycle is driven through the gearing.
Patent GB-190121971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Coppers
Inventor: WEBB GEORGE
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 21,971. Webb, G. Oct. 31. Boiling-pans.-The steam rising from a domestic copper or boiler e is conveyed to the flue d, Fig. 3, by the device a, which is a metal box open at the front and is provided at the back part with a suitable hinge valve j or a sliding valve to close, when desired, the flue passage. The strip i<1> is flush with the top of the front of the box or chamber a.
Patent GB-190126307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Message Counters for Telephone Exchanges.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 26,307. Oppenheimer, H., [Akt.-Ges. Mix & Genest]. Dec. 24. Telephone systems.-Relates to arrangements for operating the counting-mechanism at a telephone exchange. The ring of each answering jack is connected to a polarized counting-magnet, the other terminal of which is grounded. Fig. 1 shows the system between the answering and calling plugs a, v. The connecting-line x, x is divided by a transformer z, the middle point of which is connected to the battery k, relay coils l, w being bridged across the transformer coils. The relay l has front and back contacts, of which the front contact 3 is in connection with the calling and counting key n. When the answering-plug is inserted, a grounded circuit is formed, lighting the signal lamp d by the battery c, but the counter is not operated until the key n is depressed, when the relay e is excited, the battery c being cut out and the battery k inserted, the contact 4 being so arranged that the relay e remains excited and the counter held down until the conversation is over. Hanging up the subscriber's telephone breaks this circuit and re-lights the lamp d. Placing one plug on its support breaks this circuit.
Patent GB-190203416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches for Electric Light Circuits and the like.
Inventor: JONES JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3416. Jones, J., and Jones, J. Feb. 11. Switches.-Relates to means for operating an electric switch placed on a ceiling or otherwise out of reach. An ordinary rotary switch is preferably employed, and is operated by auxiliary means. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show one arrangement. A baseplate a is fixed to the ceiling, and to a bracket c is attached the switch d. A plate f is hinged to the base a, and carries the operating-means. On a boss i is mounted a sleeve r, to which is attached an arm t carrying a pawl u adapted to engage the teeth of a ratchet-wheel or disc l. The disc l is provided with pins o adapted to engage the handle e and rotate it when the arm t is pulled down by a cord. The plate f is held in the position shown in Fig. 1 by a pivoted wedge or bar 8. A spring 9 is fitted to throw up the plate when the wedge is moved, in order to obtain access to the switch. The disc l may be fitted with an adjustable plate carrying the pins o or equivalents. The wedge 8 may be dispensed with, the plate f being held by a catch fitted on the end of a spring similar to 9.