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Patent GB-189721141-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Plaster for Walls, Ceilings and the like.
Inventor: JONES JOHN ALLCOCK
Filed: 1897-09-15
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 21,141. Jones, J. A. Sept. 15. Plasters for walls, ceilings, and the like are made of slag, preferably annealed slag from Cleveland ore, which may be mixed with cements, lime, sand, and hair.
Patent GB-189800903-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inlet Ventilator.
Inventor: CRESSWELL JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 903. Cresswell, J. J. Jan. 12. Ventilators; valves; air, aromatizing, disinfecting, and moistening.-Relates to an inlet ventilator adapted to give the air admitted a rotary motion, controlling the quantity admitted and mixing it, if necessary, with disinfectants or perfumes. Spiral or inclined vanes such as g, f, e are fixed in a cylinder or tube, so that the air which passes through the passages between the vanes is discharged into the rooms with a spiral rotary motion. The vanes in Fig. 13 are mounted on horizontal axles, such as f, o, and connected to a ring q by links p. When the ring q is turned by the knob r, the inclination of the vanes is changing, thereby controlling the amount of the air admitted. In some of the forms, the vanes are spiral shaped and fixed, and a tubular passage may be left along the axis, in which appliances for moistening, disinfecting, or aromatizing the air are fixed.
Patent GB-189801408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 1408. Thompson, W. P., [Gottwal, W. 0.]. Jan. 18. Spanners and wrenches.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications Nos. 28,054 and 28,055, A.D. 1896. The fixed jaws B, B' are secured by rivets or screws at a' to side plates e, e', the ends of which lie in grooves b in the jaws. The slide g carrying the movable jaws c, c' is similarly grooved to receive the plates e, e<1>. The slide is slotted at l and fitted with a bar F and rack G. Upon the bar F turns the worm E which engages with the rack and projects through slots in the plates e, e', so that it may be turned by the thumb and finger for adjusting the jaws. For additional strength the plates e, e' are connected together by screws o, o<1>. In a modificaion, the shoulders i<1> on the slide are replaced by projections running in grooves in the plates e, e', which are strengthened by a bent plate of U-section which embraces them and is kept in place by the screws o, o<1>.
Patent GB-189812204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Oil, Grease and like Impurities irom Steam, Water and other Fluids.
Inventor: ROBERTS GEORGE ILSLEY
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 12,204. Roberts, G. I. May 31. Filters of large capacity; decanting and settling.- An apparatus for separating grease, oil, or other impurities from vapour, steam, or water consists preferably of a cylindrical vessel 2 with an inlet 9 for the fluid, which first passes through a network of baffles 7 composed of chains, ropes, or the like. The cleansed fluid escapes by an outlet 11, while the foreign matters drip into a compartment 5, where they are allowed to settle. The lighter material flows over a partition 12 into an oil discharge compartment 13, while the heavier passes under or through the perforated partition 10, and is filtered by a layer of material 18 before being discharged into the chamber 19. From this chamber the liquid, chiefly water, flows into a compartment 17, and is finally drained off past a valve 24 operated by the float 23. Outlet pipes controlled by valves are provided at suitable points for emptying the various compartments, and also covers for gaining access to the interior for cleaning and repairs.
Patent GB-189814428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Oil Engines.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOHN GEORGE AULSEBROOK
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 14,428. K i t - chen, J. G. A. June 30. Connecting - rods, engine.-The connecting - rods o f small gas and oil engines have a ring c of hard indiarubber, dermatine, or the like between the bush b and the straps d, d<1> to minimize shock and the consequent wear of the crankpin.
Patent GB-189815004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Arrangement of Domestic Fire-grates.
Inventor: DAWSON NELSON
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 15,004. Dawson, N. July 8. Stoves and fireplaces; ashpans; fire-dogs.-Relates to the arrangement of a portable fireplace. A metal plate A has a hole C provided with a rim P which fits in a hole in the wall leading to the chimney. Cheeks G are fastened to the plate, and a hood H is provided. Firebars 0 are attached to the cheeks G, and form with a grating, which rests on fillets attached to the cheeks, the fire-basket. A lining F of firebricks is provided. A drawer M slides under the grating, and serves both as an ashpan and also as a damper to hasten or retard combustion. A metal hearth E, which rests upon a rim e so as to allow an air space between the hearth and the floor, may be provided. Holes or eyes may be provided in the rim e, in which to place a fire-guard or fender. A flap or register J is hinged to the upper side of the smoke-hole C, and may be retained in the desired position by a pin passing through holes in a graduated quadrant K. Curved metal rests D are attached to the plate A to hold the fire-irons.
Patent GB-189815139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Acetylene or like Generators and Lamps.
Inventor: BUFFINGTON LEROY SUNDERLAND
Filed: 1898-07-09
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 15,139. Buffington, L. S. July 9. Acetylene and like lamps.-A. generator for producing acetylene or other gas, by dropping a liquid on a solid, applicable for use in a street or other lamp, is constructed so that the supply of liquid or production of gas is regulated by the change in volume of the solid due to the action of the liquid, The section represents a carriage-roof lamp. A cylinder A containing water is attached to two flues H<2>, a perforated plate N, and a cylinder O, by which it is supported on a glass L and within a casing K provided with hinged covers K<1>, P. Air enters between the cylinder 0 and casing K. The carbide D may be used in the form described in Specification No. 23,802, A.D. 1897, or otherwise, and is placed in a vessel A', open at the top, and supported by a foot A<2> in the cylinder A. A water-supply vessel B fits in the cylinder A, and is flanged to impede passage of water between them. It also carries a depending cylinder B', slightly larger than the vessel A', forming a gas holder. The water vessel is closed by a screw plug B<4>, made with three perforated diaphragms. The burner G is carried by a bent tube, both ends of which pass up through the plate N and the bottom of the cylinder A, and between the cylinder B<1> and vessel A' to near the water vessel B. Water is admitted to the carbide from a valve C, which is linked to a ring C<5> or disc held down by springs E on the surface of the carbide, so that, as this swells, owing to formation of lime, the valve C is opened to admit water more freely. If gas is produced in excess, its pressure stops the admission of water, which can also be effected by a valve C', provided with a handle. For gases other than acetylene, the valve C' may be opened or closed by diminution in volume of the solid material. When applied to a street lamp, the cylinder A is fixed in the bottom of the ordinary glazed lantern, and the burner is carried on the top of the water vessel B ; the gas tube is made large at its lower end, tapering towards the burner.
Patent GB-189816272-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Clip or Fastener for Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: PHARE ANNIE ELIZABETH
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 16,272. Phare, A. E. July 26. Clip fastenings; hook fastenings. - Blouses, shirts, &c. are attached to waist belts whilst in wear by means of small clip hooks, Fig. 2, secured inside the belt. The clip or honk consists of a disc blank a having a pointed lug a' which is folded over parallel to the disc, b, b are perforations for attachment.
Patent GB-189819713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linotype Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 19,713. Boult, A. J., [Muehleisen, C.]. Sept. 16. Linotype machines.-The invention is described more particularly with relation to the Mergenthaler machine, described in Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890. It consists essentially in the use of two or more magazines, each having its own keyboard, and in the use of matrices so shaped that in the process of distribution all those belonging to any one magazine are separated from the others before being brought to the distributing-devices which return them to their proper compartments in the magazine. Fig. 4 shows the usual magazine B, with its escapements G operated from the main keyboard, and in addition a superposed magazine B', the escapements G<1> of which are operated by the keyboard C', which is hinged at 8 together with the front plate 9 of the guides 1, so that the latter can be inspected when necessary. The matrices having been assembled and the linotype cast, the line of matrices is received on the elevator rail in the usual manner. The elevator rail is then raised, the line being at the same time carried somewhat to the left, and a slide pushes the line of matrices on to a pair of rails I, K, Fig. 14. Of these rails the upper is fixed in line with the distributers of the lower magazine, and the lower capable of being swung upwards into line with the distributers of the magazine B<1>. Fig. 14 shows the rails separated, the rail I retaining those matrices which have undercut shoulders 11 and open notches 16, while the rail K carries away the matrices shaped as shown at 13 and 15. Fig. 17 shows a pair of rails I', K', operating in a similar way to separate the two kinds of matrices. A pair of slides carry the separated series of matrices on to their respective distributers, which operate in the usual manner. Reference is made to Specification No. 16,254, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189820879-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Refining and Treating Crude Petroleum, and of Producing Asphalt from Petroleum and its Products.
Inventor: FORWARD CHAUNCEY B
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 20,879. Forward, C. B., and Davidson, J. M. Oct. 4. Purifying oils; tar oils. - Crude petroleum, petroleum tar, or heavy hydrocarbon oil is heated and mixed in agitators with sulphuric acid to precipitate the carbonaceous material. If crude oil is used, the lighter constitutents are preferably removed by distillation, prior to the treatment with acid. The carbonaceous matter, together with the acid, is on settling separated from the clear material above it, which consists of oils with a proportion of acid which can be removed by washing. The carbonaceous matter is freed from acid by washing, the acid being recoverable by distillation, and is mixed with heavy oil to form asphalt. The heavy oil may be that obtained in refining petroleum, or may be obtained by distillation of the oil obtained as a bye-product above. The heavy oil and carbonaceous matter are thoroughly mixed at a high temperature, at which they are maintained for some time. Marl or lime is added to the asphalt so prepared for paving purposes &c. For cheaper grades of asphalt the heavy oil may be omitted.
Patent GB-189825233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Annealing Furnaces.
Inventor: BURGAN WALTER
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 25,233. Burgan, W., and Winder, B. W. Nov. 30. Straightening.-Relates to a rotary annealing- furnace for steel bars and the like, which acts to straighten bent bars. The bars are placed in a series of revolving cylinders C mounted in a heating-chamber A. The cylinders are fitted at one end with removable doors, and at the other end they are connected to the revolving mechanism, which, in the arrangement shown, consists of worm gearing operated by an engine M. The cylinders are supported on rollers R, R. The bars may be contained in removable cylinders which may be inserted in the cylinders C and withdrawn to be cooled in separate cooling-cylinders.
Patent GB-189825393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in File Cases for Cards.
Inventor: MACEY FRANK
Filed: 1898-12-01
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 25,393. Macey, F. Dec. 1. Filing papers.- Relates to a filing- case or drawer for cards. Fig. 1 shows a sectional side view, and Fig. 2 a cross-section. The case or drawer A is provided along its sides with semicircular grooves B, in which turn semicircular rods M connected by cranks P with the rod K. By turning the handle I the rod K is operated by the pin L, and the rods M are rotated ; when fresh cards are introduced, the rods M are rotated till their flat surfaces are in line with the sides of the case A. The cards R are provided with recesses to receive the rods M when turned into the positions shown in Fig. 2. The follower E is provided with a spring clip F, which engages the rod G in the bottom of the case.
Patent GB-189826152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Meters.
Filed: 1898-12-10
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 26,152. Abel, C. D., [Cie. Generale des Compteurs (Soc. Anon.)]. Dec. 10. Pistons ; stuffing-boxes.-Relates to meters of the " Kennedy" type. The piston B of the working cylinder A is packed by means of a rotating caoutchouc ring c. Annular ridges a<1>, d' at the ends of the cylinder form stops for the piston. The piston-rod F is kept at its full size for some distance into the boss of the piston, and the joint is made on the shoulder f <10>. The stuffing-box E is either forced into the cover D or is made in one with it. It is made long, and is packed with rings of oiled leather or other packing. The gland e' is adjusted by means of a screwed cap e<e>, in which is formed a cavity e<3> to contain lubricant for the piston-rod. The spindle i<a> of the distributing - valve I passes through a caoutchouc tube K, one end of which is fixed to the valve I by a nut i<l>, while the other end is formed into a flange which makes joint between the part J and the distributer casting H. A wire coil L is placed between the spindle i<2> and the tube K, as shown to a larger scale in Fig. 9, in order to allow for the torsion, of the tube.
Patent GB-189913105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 13,105. Jandus Arc Lamp and Electric Co. and Jones, A. D. June 23. Globe holders for electric arc lamps. An arc-enclosing cylinder h, made with a contracted neck o and a larger top opening, is secured by a flared tube n, bearing upon the inside of the neck o, and screwing into a socket p, which is made with an annular channel to receive an asbestos washer l, and the ground end of the cylinder. The socket screws on the lower carbon-holder, k.
Patent GB-189915084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means suitable for Connecting the Piston Rods and Crank Shafts of Multiple Cylinder Engines.
Inventor: RADOVANOVIC ANDREAS
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 15,084. Radovanovic, A. July 21. Connecting-rods ; driving - gear.-In engines with a number of cylinders, the connecting-rod C, guided by the rod o, p and connected to the crank d at c, has arms a, b, to which the connecting- rods driven from the cylinders I, II, III, IV are attached. Modifications are described, showing the application to two, three, four, and six cylinders. Such connecting-rods are suitable for air, gas, steam, and water motors, blowers, compressors, and pumps.
Patent GB-189915142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printers' Galleys.
Inventor: WEBB THOMAS
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,142. Webb, T., and Taylor, A. H., [trading as Webb & Co., T.]. July 22. Galleys.-The galley is provided with holes or passages for drainage of water &c. from the galley when washing the types. The holes are made to increase in size from the inside of the galley outwards. Fig. 3 shows part of a galley in section, having holes or slots D made in the bottom at the end C, and partly overlapped by this end. In Fig. 6, the holes D are made by cutting the end C.
Patent GB-189915744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Regulating Switches.
Inventor: LUCAS OWEN DAVID
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 15,744. Lucas, O. D. Aug. 1. Switches for use with regulating-resistances or with battery cells. A number of contact-levers may be mounted on a shaft, and be connected to be operated independently or together. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. T h e switch lever c is mounted loosely on a shaft d, and is moved by the handle k to engage with the contacts a' and a<10>. The contacts may be arranged in pairs, or the conducting-plate g at the end of the lever c may connect the contacts with a continuous contact-plate f. The contact-lever c carries a perforated segment n, and may be locked to the shaft by means of a pin m sliding in an arm l fixed to the shaft d. Several switches may be mounted on the shaft d, and may be locked in any desired relative position. The pins m may be held by a spring, or by a bayonet-joint connection as shown. The shaft d may be operated by hand or by suitable gearing &c.
Patent GB-189916576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Handles for Velocipedes, Motor-cars, or other similar Purposes.
Inventor: STOAKES HARRY ADRIAN TAYLOR
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 16,576. Stoakes, H. A. T. Aug. 15. Handles, pneumatic, for cycles or o t h e r similar purposes. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a four-armed inflatable cushion b, c is fitted on a frame f, f<1> on the end of the handle-bar a, and is enclosed by a leather &c. cover e fixed to a wire e<1>. The frame f, f<1> is bent up at the inner end to form a ferrule. The cushion is inflatable through a valve g. Figs. 4 and 6 shows a pneumatic handle which may be adjusted longitudinally on the handle-bar. The inflatable cushion i is formed into chambers by radial partitions i<1>, which are perforated at i<2> . The cover &c. is connected to wires p<1>. A frame g fits on the handle-bar h, and ferrules r engage under this frame. The inflating-valve consists of a short tube h fitted with a valve m held in place by an elastic strip o. The tube k is closed by a cap l.
Patent GB-189918788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bedsteads and Mattresses.
Inventor: SIROTICH ANTON
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 18,788. Sirotich, A., Faber, K., and Dalla Croce, A. S. Sept. 18. Bedsteads ; mattresses.-The side bars a of the bed bottom or mattress frame are hinge-jointed at b so as to be capable of folding as in Fig. 3. The legs p are hinged at d, and can be held in a horizontal or vertical position by a pin o entering holes in the leg frame as shown in Fig. 6. The ends of the sides a are turned up, and support cross-bars c connected by springs j to pivoted arms e which carry cross-bars f supporting the surfaces, which may be made of fabric, of straps or bands, iron wire cords, or metallic bands hinged at the centre. Springs j may be used at one end only, in which case the other arm e may be adjusted by a pin q and holes in the two cheeks s as shown in Fig. 6. The head frame uprights drop into the turned-up parts of the side bars a. A frame n with canvas &c. cover m is supported by adjustably-placed hooks l, and forms a bolster or pillar support. By turning out the legs p, an ambulance litter is formed. By dispensing with the legs p a mattress is formed.
Patent GB-189923734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Lighting or Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: BOUILLET JEAN
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-11-28
Abstract: 23,734. Bouillet, J. Nov. 28. Arc lamps.-In a motor lamp, horizontal carbons y, z are carried by two pairs of side rollers f, and two lower r rollers d. One roller of each pair is carried by a spring on the baseplate b of the lamp, to hold the carbon against the other roller f, which is carried by a vertical shaft h, geared to a ratchetwheel r. This is intermittently turned, to feed the carbons together, by a pawl on a lever r p, pivoted centrally, and acted on at one end by a spring q, and at the pawl end by a core and shunt s o l enoid m ; the shunt circuit is completed through a pivoted switch v, which rests on the pawl lever p, so that, when the pawl lever has turned to some extent, an adjusting- screw on the switch is stopped by the top-plate a of the lamp, the shunt circuit is broken, and the core and pawl lever are returned to their original position by the spring q. The rollers f may be of different sizes, to keep the arc central when using continuous current. One lower roller d is carried by a fixed support ; the other is connected by a link and a lever l to the armature of a series magnet j, which strikes the arc by tilting the carbon y. In a modification, the carbons are carried above the frame a, b, which is supported in an inverted reflector. Heating by electricity.-The inverted lamp may be arranged in a casing, the top of which is a corrugated metal plate to support utensils to be heated, over the arc. The plate is supported by a refractory ring. Several lamps may be used in one apparatus.
Patent GB-190003546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: KITSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 3546. Kitson, A. Nov. 27, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Fig. 4 shows a sectional plan on the dotted lire shown in Fig. 1, of an elastic tyre composed of two rubber or similar rings 2, 3 provided with transverse ribs 4. The ribs have apertures through which passes a core 7 of elliptical section, and the various parts are enclosed in a cover 1.
Patent GB-190006049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Steam Pumps.
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 6049. Tangyes (Limited), and Floyd, J. W. March 31. Pumping-engines; valve gear.-Relates to directacting pumps of the kind described in Specifications No. 23,030, A.D. 1897, and No. 4291, A.D. 1899. The tappet valves, by which the steam which operates the main valves is controlled, now have the part a carrying the two valve faces separate from the tappet stem b and adjustable thereon. This is effected by means of a screw and lock-nut c, Fig. 2, flats for a spanner &c. being provided as at b<1> and a<3>. Or the part a may be plain and held down by a nut c on adjusting-washers supported by a shoulder on the valve stem. In another modification, Fig. 6, the part a is of the shape shown, and adjusting-washers are introduced at d
Patent GB-190007272-A (GB)
Title: Improved Connections for Carbon Electrodes.
Inventor: BAKER HARRY
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7272. Baker, H. April 19. Couplings.-Carbon electrodes for electrolysis, such as the rods a, are passed through the side or top of the cell b, and their projecting ends are connected in pairs by two rigid plates c having a bolt d and a tightening-nut e. The several pairs of electrodes are connected up in parallel by the copper band j, which is secured by the nut e, or by a second nut on the same bolt above the nut e.
Patent GB-190009232-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cleaning the Boiler-tubes of Tubular Steam Boilers.
Inventor: GEHRE OTTO
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9232. Gehre, O. May 18. Cleaning pipes and tubes.-A tube cleaner for tubular steam boilers is shown in Fig. 1, and consists of levers f and d linked together and carrying rollers or wheels of hard material to act upon the scale, the levers d being connected to the pipe a, adapted to be moved backwards and forwards, while the levers f are linked to the head e and rod b, which is adjustable longitudinally within the pipe a. The spring bears upon the loose head e, and thumb-nuts provide for the adjustment of the rod band the cutters. The V-shaped rollers which are first used are followed by toothed wheels substituted for them.