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Patent GB-189800823-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Closing and Sealing Sacks.
Inventor: LIPPMANN SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 823. Lippmann, S., and Sch÷nert, C. Jan. 11. Fastenings.-Relates to a wire or metal band fastening for closing and sealing sacks. In the form shown in Fig. 1, two loops a, b are pivoted together and closed round the sack by a hook h on the loop b engaging a loop c on the loop a, the end k being passed through a ring g and tied and sealed. In a modification, Fig. 6, a double bar b is pivoted to the loop a, and a bar h, pivoted to the bar b, passes through a loop c and is bent down between the limbs e of the bar b and tied and sealed. In the form shown in Fig. 9, bands are used, the bar b being pivoted to the rolled end of the loop a and having a loop e over which a bar h is passed, after its hooked end h<1> has been made to engage with an aperture in the loop a. The loop e affords a means for securing and sealing the fastening. Spikes are formed on the inside of the loop a to prevent the fastening from slipping off the sack.
Patent GB-189803622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Water-supply Taps and Accessory Fittings for Baths, Lavatories, and the like.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-14
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3622. Shanks, J. Feb. 14. Multiple-way valves and cocks.-Relates to multiple water-supply taps and accessory fittings for baths, lavatories, &c. Fig. 1 shows a device in which the spring-pressed valves F controlling the hot and cold water inlets B and C are opened by a cam or eccentric H turned by a spindle J. When two or more delivery nozzles D are used, spring- pressed valves therein may be separately lifted from their seats by cams or eccentrics on one or on separate spindles. In a modification, the outlets are closed by rotary sliding covers actuated by projections thereon engaging cams on the main spindle. A pointer is arranged on the spindle to indicate which nozzles are open. When several valves are arranged near together, their spindles aro alternately inclined in opposite directions. Fig. 9 shows a modification, in which the hot and cold water inlets have separate valves Q and the distribution of water to the passages D is controlled by a plug R having cavities in its surface, or the outlets may have separate valves. Fig. 10 shows a further modification, in which the casing is made in two parts S and T screwed together ; the hotwater inlet is controlled by an annular valve U, and the cold-water inlet by a disc W, as shown. These valves may be fitted about the middle of the bath, on a side wall, and provided with a suitable protecting-cover having recesses for soap &c., and leaving only the handles exposed.
Patent GB-189807315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ships' and Analogous Telegraphic Apparatus.
Inventor: CHADBURN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-26
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 7315. Chadburn, W., and Bevis, R. R. March 26. Telegraphs, mechanical.-In ships' and analogous telegraphs worked by mechanical means, a bolt i is arranged to automatically stop the actuating-wheel f, when the order at either end of a series of orders has been reached by the mechanism. The wheel f is connected to the transmitting-shaft by bevelwheels g and d, and is arranged to make one revolution for each order, being connected to the indicating-needle c of the dial b by a single-toothed wheel l and a notched wheel k as in a Geneva stop mechanism. The bolt i is shot at the extreme positions of the wheel k by means of a cam j on the boss of the wheel k, and it engages an arm f<1>, Fig. 3, the boss of which fits tightly on the boss of the wheel f. The arm f<1> is split so as to give it a certain amount of spring, and it can move relatively to the wheel f through the space f if the frictional resistance at the boss be overcome. The wheel f is thus brought to a stop without jar at either end of the series of orders.
Patent GB-189809320-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flour or Food Preparation.
Inventor: KERR CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-22
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9320. Kerr, C. J., and Kerr, A. April 22. Food preparations.-The grains of the plant known as Raggi (Eleusine coracana) and the washed, scalded, and dried tubers of Salep misri (orchis mascula) are ground together to form a flour which is used as a food. If desired, the husks may be removed before grinding.
Patent GB-189810112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: PROCTOR JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 10,112. Proctor, J. May 3. Mechanical stoking. - Relates to shovel stokers of the kind described in Specification No. 7308, A.D. 1896, and more particularly to methods of actuating the rams for supplying fuel to the shovels, and to arrangements of springs in connection with the shovels. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2 as applied to a two-flue boiler, the rams c are operated by fingers n on a shaft m which is oscillated by toothed segments l, l<x>, the e segments l being on levers i which are operated by 'lantern-wheels' g on a shaft f. The lantern-wheels also operate the shovels e. The toothed segments may be brought together at the centre of the shaft m, being formed as bevel segments on a T-shaped lever i<x> as shown in Fig. 3<a>; or they may be in the form of bevel segments operating horizontal levers q arranged as shown in plan in Fig. 7, the levers engaging pins n on the undersides of the rams. Fig. 3 shows a method of operating the rams by means of tappet levers o, o<x>, without toothed segments. The lever o<x> may be replaced by a weight. Figs. 8 and 9 show the method of applying springs in the case of radial and reciprocating shovels respectively. In the first case the springs x, x are attached to lugs v on the shovel shaft u, and in the latter case they are placed at right-angles to the shovel rod y, to which they are connected as shown. The shovel rod has an open strap 1 at its rear end working in guides 2, and carrying rollers 3 on which the actuating-cams bear.
Patent GB-189820821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generator and similar Furnaces.
Inventor: SHIPMAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-10-03
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 20,821. Shipman, J. Oct. 3. Smoke-consuming.-At the back of a steam-boiler or like furnace, Fig. 5, is arranged a chamber B, preferably of cast iron, into which a portion of the unconsumed gases from the fire enter by openings D, while air enters at C from the ashpit, the mixture escaping at E. Fig. 3 shows a modified form of chamber constituting the upper part of the firebridge, and constructed in two parts with tubes D<1> in place of the simple perforations D, and with additional openings F at the rear.
Patent GB-189821104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Disc Harrows.
Inventor: SETTLE CAMPBELL THOMPSON
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 21,104. Settle, C. T. Oct. 7. Harrows.-Relates to the construction of disc harrows having two sets of discs which may be adjusted in position to adapt the machine for use between rows of trees without injuring the branches. Fig. 1 shows the machine with the two sets of discs E secured in their most extended position. The discs E are carried by beams I pivoted at J to a bracket K adjustably secured by means of set and clamping screws to beams F adjustably secured to the beam D forming part of the main frame. The pivoted beams I are adjustably secured by links P attached to cranks O<1> on the ends of a rock shaft 0 operated by the hand-lever Q. To reduce the width of the machine, the extension beams F are removed, and the brackets K are secured directly to the beam D.
Patent GB-189910341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Binding Means for Loose Sheets of Paper, Cards, Pamphlets, and like Articles.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,341. Haddan, R., [Morden, L. M.]. May 16. Filing papers.-Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the binder. Fig. 6 shows an enlarged view partly in section, of one of the filing rings. The upper part d<3>, Fig. 6, is pivoted at d<5>, and may be sprung over the other end of the ring at d<8>. The filing-rings are pivoted to the base a, to which the upper cover g may be secured by a flexible strip i. A flexible strip h may connect the cover g to the filing-rings.
Patent GB-189910433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Deep Boring Apparatus.
Inventor: RAKY ANTON
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 10,433. Raky, A. May 17. Deep-boring.-Relates to means for operating and feeding percussive boring-tools. The rope e carrying the tools passes over the pulley d mounted on the oscillating beam a, and then to the drum g, being guided by the pulleys h, f. The drum g which regulates the length of the rope is worked from the hand-wheel p, or may be controlled automatically. The pulleys h, f, d may be mounted on springs.
Patent GB-189911776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Means for Supplying Current to Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: DOLTER HENRI
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 11,776. Dolter, H. June 6. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact system with switches thrown by electromagnets carried by the vehicle. Conductors; switches; collectors.-Two studs A, A<1> separated by non-magnetic material when excited by the magnets U attract the armature G, which is mounted on the short arm of a pivoted lever F, and bring the carbon block f on its other end up to a contact which is connected with the feeder. The switch is enclosed in the box C, to which the feeder is secured by a screw junction in the insulator Q, the opposing faces of the box and insulator being ribbed as shown. The collector consists of long shoes T, T' with magnets U excited by the main current or by a battery. Vehicles are lit by two sets of lamps, one supplied from the battery and the other from the conductor when the vehicle is at rest or in motion respectively.
Patent GB-189923152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Steam Engines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 23,152. Richardson, R. Nov. 21. Valves and valve gear.-Relates to direct-acting engines such as are used for operating pumps wherein the steam distribution is effected by two valves, one of which is actuated from the pistonrod and the other by a portion of the motive fluid controlled by the first. Fig. 1 is a vertical section through the cylinder and valve-chests. The auxiliary valve or controlling-block a, which traverses the cylinder port face longitudinally, is operated by a rod d jointed to the piston-rod e, or by tappets thereon, so that it follows the movements of the piston f. This valve by means of small ports j<1>, j<2> distributes steam to a cylinder situated transversely to the main cylinder and containing plungers g, by which is operated a slide valve h transversely on the back of the block a. The valve h is the main distributing-valve, the main cylinder ports being disposed transversely to the axis of the cylinder, and communicating with openings passing right through the block a, so as to be controlled by the valve h.
Patent GB-189924801-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Apparatus for Preserving Food-stuffs and the like, also applicable for Disinfecting purposes.
Inventor: MOELLER JOERGEN JACOBSEN
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 24,801. M÷ller, J. J. Dec. 13. Capsuling and sealing bottles &c.-Relates to an appliance for preserving relishes and food, and for sterilizing bandages, surgical instruments, &c. The food &c. is placed in a vessel a' provided with a lid e, and fitting into a vessel a formed with annular grooves b<1> and b<2> to receive flanges d<1> and d<2> formed on a lid d. The lid e and the groove b<2> are filled with an antiseptic material, such as formalin, acetic acid and salt, alcohol, or boracic or salicylic acid &c., which evaporates and sterilizes the contents of the vessel. The groove b<1> is filled with oil or other liquid, which acts as a seal to prevent the escape of formalin, &c. The lid e and vessel a' may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190000801-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Cream-separator Drum.
Inventor: BITTER WILHELM
Filed: 1900-01-13
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 801. Bitter, W. Jan. 13. Cream separators.-The drums are formed of the section shown, and with their inner surfaces wholly or partially roughened.
Patent GB-190005386-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Charging Paper Cigarette Tubes with Tobacco.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 5386. Imray, O., [A´vaz, J.]. March 21. Cigarette-making machines.-A rotary drum B Fig. 5, provided with longitudinal recesses B<1> in its periphery, receives empty paper tubes from a hopper A, the tubes being held in place by a cover-plate E, which partly surrounds the drum. The drum is rotated step-by-step in the direction of the arrow. As each tube reaches the position marked B<2> it is pushed sufficiently far by a plunger for its further end to slip over a mouthpiece or nozzle, which extends from a tube forming a continuation of the mould cavity K, Fig. 4. By the action of a cam U and lever a rubber roller z is caused to clip the tube on the mouthpiece, and a charge of tobacco is then transferred to the tube from the mould-cavity K by means of a reciprocating plunger. The charged cigarette is returned into the groove in the drum B, and is carried on to the position marked B<3>, Fig. 5. It is there pushed out by a plunger sufficiently far for the end through which the charge of tobacco was introduced to be trimmed by scissors-like knife-blades operated by cam-actuated levers Q. The finished cigarette is discharged on to a conveying-band. Fig. 4 shows the apparatus for supplying tobacco to the mould cavity K. The tobacco is spread by hand on an endless apron d, which feeds it beneath a pressure roller d' and fingers g to a rotary drum e bearing pins on its surface. The drum e transfers the tobacco to a vertical channel f, at the bettom of which is the mould cavity K formed between the fixed jaw k and the reciprocating jaw k<1>. The wall h<1> is slotted, and the prongs of a rake i are adapted to enter the slots. The rake is given both horizontal and vertical movements by the joint action of cam-actuated levers l, m, and a spring- tensioned arm n. The rake enters the channel f, and presses a certain quantity of tobacco into the mould cavity K, the sharp edges of the mould jaws k, k<1> serving to shear off the charge thus separated. A reciprocating brush D<1>, Fig. 5, frees the grooves in the drum E from adhering tobacco, and the upper end of a cam-actuated lever n<1> clears away fragments of tobacco adhering to the plunger which charges the cigarette tubes.
Patent GB-190006069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Generation of Direct Electrical Currents and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: LUNDELL ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6069. Lundell, R. March 31. Converting alternating and direct currents ; t r a n sformers. - Relates to the production of pulsatory direct or almost constant currents in a dynamoelectric machine having a number of armature conductors connected in series relation, without the aid of a commutator. The working parts of the machine are so arranged that a given conductor is always cut by lines of force which flow in the same direction. Fig. 1 illustrates the principle of the invention. The armature coil A revolves within a stationary field magnet F, excited by a battery B or otherwise, and supplies currents to the winding C' of a second field magnet F<1>, revolving with it. Within this magnet is arranged a stationary armature coil A<1>, in which the pulsatory or continuous currents are generated By interposing a pair of collecting-rings in the circuit of the coils A and C', the machine may be used for rectifying alternating currents. As shown in Fig. 5, the coils A and C<1> may be dispensed with, and the machine modified into one of the inductor type.
Patent GB-190006333-A (GB)
Inventor: TOBLER ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 6333. Tobler, A., and Samuel, H. April 4. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Relates to a tyre which is protected by the rim and a sectional tread, one form being shown in Fig. 1. The tyre, comprising an air tube a, rubber cover c, and fabric lining b, is enclosed within the hollow rim d, the edges of which are bent round to form guides for the radially movable sections f of the tread. The sections have flanges g, h, and the lining b is such that, when the sections occupy their extreme outward positions, the tyre only partially fills the rim. In a modification, the side parts of the sections are spring-pressed against the edges of the rim. Fig. 5 shows a form in which the sections are shaped from bent sheet metal p so as to engage with a projection c<1> on the tyre and with the edges of a cover k. The sections may have overlapping pieces q, which slide in radial grooves in the edges of the rim. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, each section comprises two sides i provided with plungers s, which slide in a socket t embedded in the rubber tread k. This form may be varied, as shown in Fig. 9, by attaching the socket t to one of the side pieces i, to which also the plate x, for protecting the band k, may be fixed. Guides w to allow of slight lateral motion are provided, and the friction is reduced by soft metal plates v. In modifications, the plates x may have inturned edges, which engage under the edges of the side pieces i, or each plate may be in two parts secured to the side pieces i and connected together by a screw. The rim may have side apertures, which are normally closed by plates, and the air tube may be replaced by a rubber band. Spokes.-In the rim is rigidly fixed an inwardlyprojecting screw, to which a metallic spoke can be secured by a right-and-left screw-threaded sleeve, so that a spoke may be replaced without removing the tyre.
Patent GB-190008491-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Reproducing Autographic Writing, Drawings and so forth.
Inventor: MENZEL PAUL
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8491. Menzel, P. May 8. Copying documents &c.-A paper coated with a solid ink, such as a lithographic ink, is placed upon the paper to be written or drawn upon, and then a sheet of paper placed over this. The writing or drawing is then executed with a style, pin, pencil, &c., a facsimile copy being produced on the lower sheet. The prepared paper may be used in a typewriter. The copy thus made may be transferred to a lithographic stone or zinc &c. plate in a usual way for printing.
Patent GB-190008992-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fine Adjustment for Microscopes.
Inventor: STRINGER EDWARD BELCHER
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 8992. Stringer, E. B. May 15. Microscopes, fine adjustment for. The part b forms. with a removable covering-plate l, a tube of trapezium form in section embracing the pillar f, which is placed as near as possible to the tube a. Between the top of the pillar f and the part b is an adjustable spring m, which is put under such tension as lightly to lift the cross-bar o, passing between lugs x on the part b, against a lever p pivoted at p to the pillar f. The screw q presses on the lever p, and effects the adjustment. A steel sleeve or roller on the cross-bar o reduces the friction and wear.
Patent GB-190017713-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Disinfectant Compound.
Inventor: KELSEY DAVID MCCLELLAN
Filed: 1900-10-05
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 17,713. Kelsey, D. M. Oct. 5. Disinfectants and antiseptics.-Consists of a mixture of hydrated calcium sulphate, charcoal, dried peat, sulphur, ferric oxide, and crude carbolic acid. It serves also as an insecticide.
Patent GB-190018004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: OXBORROW FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-10
Abstract: 18,004. Oxborrow, S., and Mathewson, T. Oct. 10. Brakes for bicycles and-other vehicles. The brake, which may be of the rim or tyre type, is operated against the action of the spring D<1> by the pedal crank P in back-pedalling, or from the handlever G through the cord or wire mechanism F shown in Fig. 1. The bracket C is provided with the lug C', and carries the angular rocking-shaft B, to which is attached the trip lever H for engaging with the crank on pedalling backwards. The trip attachment H consists of a short knucklejointed and spring-controlled lever hinged to an intermediate lever D, so as to project laterally into the path of the crank, or a spring-pressed sliding bolt may be used. In either arrangement, the lower face is bevelled so as to facilitate the free passage of the crank in forward pedalling. An ordinary crank gives a "one point brake, but " two points " may be obtained by clipping a projecting arm to the crank to extend in the direction opposite to the crank, or by the crank shown in Fig. 6, where there are two projections Q<1>, Q<2> for engagement with the trip gear.
Patent GB-190020535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmitting Devices.
Inventor: WILLCOX Benjamin
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 20,535. Willcox, B., [Riker, A. L.]. Nov. 14. Motor road vehicles, driving-gear for. The driven shaft F is mounted loose on the motor shaft A, and carries, on pins secured in its flange F<1>, double pinions G, G'. The pinions G gear with a pinion E fixed to the shaft A and with a loose internal wheel H ; the pinions G<1> gear with a wheel D formed in one with a clutch disc C, which is movable along the shaft, so that it may engage either with the wheel H or with the fixed framing B. By holding the internal wheel stationary, by means of a brake h<1>, a slow motion is imparted to the shaft F ; by locking the clutch and the internal wheel together, the two shafts rotate as one ; by holding the clutch stationary, the shaft F is driven in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-190023052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Material for Gay Lussac, Glover, and the like Towers
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 23,052. Gibson, J. M., and Buckley Brick and Tile Co. Dec. 17. Sulphuric acid; liquids, treating with gases.-Gay Lussac, Glover, and like towers are provided with a packing-material consisting of tubular pieces of any desired section, having on their outer, or both outer and inner, surfaces continuous horizontal grooves or channels a or recesses of any shape, which serve to hold the liquid.
Patent GB-190105231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Explosives
Inventor: SKOGLUND JEAN VILHELM
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 5231. Skoglund, J. V. March 12. Ammonia; ammonium nitrate; barium, calcium, and sodium sulphates.-In the manufacture of an explosive mixture of ammonium and sodium nitrates, sodium nitrate and ammonium sulphate are dissolved in water, and, after settling out insoluble matter, the solution is cooled and part of the sodium sulphate is crystallized out and removed; an oxide or salt, preferably a nitrate, the base of which forms an insoluble sulphate, is then added to the mother-liquor, and the precipated sulphate is removed ; barium or calcium oxides or salts are preferred for this purpose. The solution is then evaporated down, or the nitrates are crystallized out. When an oxide is used to precipitate the sulphates, ammonia is formed, and may be recovered.
Patent GB-190109779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Brushes.
Inventor: STAINSBY HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 9779. Stainsby, H. May 11. Handles, fixing to stocks.-The handle b of a hearth, crumb, bat, clothes, or other brush is made in a piece with the back a, to which the stock d is secured by screws &c. f<1>, f<2>, f<3>. By loosening the screws f<1>, f<3> the stock may be turned on the screw f<2> so as to equalize the wear of the bristles. When this end is also worn down, it may be sawn off to form a shorter brush, which may then be mounted in the same way as the original brush. The handle is bevelled at a<1>, and strengthened by a boss at g.