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Patent GB-189716411-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hydrocarbon Motor.
Inventor: SEUNIER NOEL
Filed: 1897-07-10
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 16,411. Seunier, N. July 10. Gas or explosivevapour engines. - The engine has two d o u b l e - a c t i n g cylinders C arranged on opposite sides of the crank e and working on a six-stroke cycle; the air drawn in on the fifth stroke is forced on the sixth into the carburetter. The piston crossheads slide on guides b; the engine is provided with gearing and is suitable for motor road vehicles. The fuel-admission, exhaust, and airoutlet valves are worked by cams on a shaft F revolving at one third the speed of the crank shaft; the air-inlet valve works automatically. The air is forced into the carburetter through the valve k, Figs. 6 and 7 ; it enters through the pipe u and normally passes the valve v and pipe x; but when the pressure in the carburetter acting through the pipe y on the back of the valve and that of the spring v<1> are greater than that of the spring w<1> acting on the valve w, the latter opens and the air escapes through the port z into the atmosphere. The air enters the carburetter J through a nozzle t below the surface of the liquid, and draws a current of liquid upwards from the bottom of the vessel through the nozzle s; the carburetted air escapes from the top of the cylinder r.
Patent GB-189718676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Receptacles or Boxes from Wood, Wood Pulp Boards, and other like Material.
Inventor: TAYLOR ELIJAH FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-08-12
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 18,676. Taylor, E. F. Aug. 12. Boxes for fruit &c. are formed from blanks of wood or wood pulp, cut and scored as shown in Fig. 2. To set up or form the box, the flaps G are turned inwards, and secured to the sides S by eyelets, which also serve to receive the cord handles. The parts D serve as lids.
Patent GB-189719715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Opening, Closing, and Fastening Windows and Ventilators.
Inventor: MCLAREN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-08-26
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 19,715. McLaren, W. Aug. 26. Ventilating.-Relates to opening and closing apparatus for ventilators, such as may be used in the roofs of a railway carriage. A bell-crank lever d is pivoted on the frame b, and has a pin f engaging a slot i in a plate h on the sash a. On rotating the lever by means of the finger-piece e, the sash assumes the position shown in Fig. 3. When closed, the pin f bears against a curved portion j of the slot to wedge the sash into the frame, and fasten it in the closed position. The pin may be placed on the sash and a slot formed in the lever.
Patent GB-189726574-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spade.
Inventor: CHECKEMIAN LEON
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 26,574. Checkemian, L. Nov. 15. Handles for spades. The handle c of the form of spade shown is made longer than usual to facilitate the use of the spade without stooping.
Patent GB-189726822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Treatment of Liberia Coffee Beans and the like.
Inventor: VERWOHLT HEINRICH LUDWIG
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 26,822. Verwohlt, H. L. Nov. 16. Husking coffee. - A machine for loosening the husks or shells of Liberian coffee beans preparatory to passing them through a shelling-machine. A cylinder c, which is supplied with beans by a hopper a, is provided on its interior surface with inclined radial projections i, and with partitions f which have openings The cylinder is rotated, in the opposite direction to its supporting-shaft w, by an internally-toothed wheel m running loosely on the shaft and a pair of intermediate pinions not here shown. The shaft carries a number of tangential beaters b which just clear the ribs i, and serve to strike and squeeze the beams against the ribs i and the walls of the cylinder.
Patent GB-189728326-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleat for Ships' Hatches.
Inventor: THIRKELL ROBERT HENRY WELFORD
Filed: 1897-12-01
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 28,326. Thirkell, R. H. W. Dec. 1. Hatches and hatchways. - A clamping - device, for holding down the tarpaulin covers of ships' hatchways, is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1, and consists of a bracket b bolted to the coaming a and supporting a pivoted jaw c. The head e<1> of a loose bolt e fits into a recess in the bracket, and its tail end passes through a slot c<1> in the jaw and is furnished with a nut f to grip the jaw against the batten h. The hinge pin d is relieved of strain by the tongue or rib c' bearing against the bracket.
Patent GB-189800248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Locks and Latches.
Inventor: BRAND THEODORE
Filed: 1898-01-04
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 248. Brand, T., and Fehrmann, M. Jan. 4. Keys; keyholes.- Relates to nightlatches and the like. The lock proper is enclosed in the space between the plates b and d, and is of ordin a r y construction, being worked by an arm e<1> on a revolving boss e. The key o screws into the boss e by means of the screw-thread q<1>. The insertion of a false key is prevented by an obstructing - plate g working between plates f and h. The plate g is normally held in its place by springs g<1>, but is drawn aside on the insertion of the proper key by means of a wire frame l fixed to the block k' and acting on a flexible band g<3>. The block k<1> slides in the tubej, and at the entrance of the tube is fixed a similar block k. The holes in these blocks are large enough to allow the free passage of the screwed portion q<1> of the key, but are screwthreaded to fit an oppositely-screwed portion q. The block k<1> is normally held against the block k by the spring n, but by a proper action of the key it can be forced down so as to move aside the plate g and leave a free passage for the part q<1>. Additional blocks similar to k<1> may be arranged in the tube j in order to render the lock still more secure, The key may be made with a crank handle instead of as shown.
Patent GB-189801972-A (GB)
Title: Convertible Invalid Chairs and Cots.
Inventor: CRANDALL JESSE ARMOUR
Filed: 1898-01-25
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 1972. Crandall, J. A., Caldwell, F. E., and Hull, C. E. Jan. 25. Invalid carriages.-Referring to Fig. 1, the side bars a of the seat frame, which are extended to form handles b, have pivoted on them legs c, which are coupled by bars k. The said bars are formed with bent extensions strengthened by stays l, and connected by an axle upon which wheels j may be mounted ; other wheels i may be secured on the front legs, and the rear legs are coupled to the ends of the bars k by adjustable stays. The side bars f and d of the back-rest and leg-rest respectively are likewise pivoted on the bars a; they are adjustably supported by means of pivoted rods and clamping-bolts. A footboard h is pivoted and adjustably secured at the end of the leg-rest, which is provided with handles h<1>. The pairs of bars a, f, and d are each coupled by bent bars e<1>, f<3>, f<4> respectively. The arm-rests n are clamped to the handles b, and supported at the front by adjustable rods n<1>; one of them is provided with a folding flap n; a table o may be slid over them and secured by spring studs. The shelf m is for a commode, and is suspended by readily-detachable wire hangers ; the fabric covering which extends between the bars f, a, d is formed with an opening above the commode and with a flap adapted to cover the same. Fig. 5 shows the carriage, with the wheels removed, converted into a cot and set as low as possible. The bottom may be raised by locking the legs in the vertical position.
Patent GB-189809002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for the Manufacture of Potassium Chlorate or Sodium Chlorate by Electrolysis.
Filed: 1898-04-18
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 9002. Brock, J., and United Alkali Co. April 18. Potassium and sodium chlorates.-Relates to the electrolytic apparatus described in Specification No. 15,396, A.D. 1893, for the preparation of potassium and sodium chlorates. The metal cells A forming the cathodes are arranged on terraces B, so that the liquid can overflow through tubes C from the top cell to the bottom one. Each cell is provided with a porous lining a, and with a platinum anode A'. The cells are connected in series, as shown. By this arrangement any single cell can be removed without disturbing the others. The liquid from the last cell is withdrawn, and, if potassium chloride has been used as the electrolyte, is run into vessels to allow the potassium chlorate to crystallize out ; but if sodium chloride has been used, it is boiled down, and the sodium chloride which salts out is removed, leaving the sodium chlorate in solution.
Patent GB-189811881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Producing Knitted Fabrics.
Inventor: WATERFIELD JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1899-05-25
Abstract: 11,881. Waterfield, J., Badcock, W., and Edwards, M. B. May 25. Circular knitting-machines.-The machine produces a fabric having warps and unknitted wefts similar to a woven fabric and knitted weft threads which bind the other wefts to the warps. Needles may be caused to miss stitches at regular intervals, and so produce diagonals as described in Specification No. 11,882, A.D. 1898. The needle cylinder rotates within a fixed cam cylinder. The needles may have one or more butts c<3>, c<4>, Fig. 7, of different widths, acted on by corresponding cams d, d<1>, e, also of different thickness. With the arrangement shown in Figs. 6 and 7, needles 1 and 2 knit and 3 misses, then 2 and 3 knit and 1 misses, and then 3 and 1 knit and 2 misses. Fig. 11 shows the needle with turned-up end c' soldered to a jacket c'. The warp threads g are wound on four rollers carried round synchronously with the needle cylinder ; they pass through notches in a rotating guide-ring g<1> and through eyes in the guides i<4>, which have a radial motion given to them by their butts i<3> engaging a camgroove b<2> in a fixed plate, and an up-and-down motion given to them by the inclined parts i' bearing on the ring i<5>. The unknitted weft threads l are drawn from bobbins on a fixed ring, and are fed by guides l<2> and placed on the inside of or behind the needles and in front of the warps. The knitted weft threads m are drawn from spools on a fixed ring, and are fed through guides m<3> above the warps. The bed for the warp guides and the needle cylinders are driven by pinions u on a shaft u<1> geared to the main shaft, which has fast and loose pulleys with a spring shifting belt fork and a hand-wheel. Gates are provided by which warp guides and needles may be readily removed. The work passes between a pair of tension rollers geared together ; one roller has a ratchet-wheel operated by a pawl with bowl which comes into range of a cam on a rotatable part when the tension is released beyond a certain degree. The work winds on a roller operated by a spring-actuated pawl which is depressed by a cam and rod ; the spring causes the active throw of the pawl.
Patent GB-189812206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Beer Engines and the like.
Inventor: BURROWS THOMAS
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 12,206. Burrows, T. May 31. Beer and other beverages, drawing- off. - To prevent drip, within the delivery bib is placed a perforated stopped tube c covered by a rubber tube d, which is forced off the perforations by the flush of liquor in draught, but closes on them when the pumping is ended. The tube is secured in the bib by a screwthread and rubber packing.
Patent GB-189819021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adhesive Compounds
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-09-06
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 19,021. Boult, A. J., [Higgins, C. M.]. Sept. 6. Paste.-Relates to improvements in the class of adhesive pastes described in Specifications No. 12,447, A.D. 1896, and No. 9108, A.D. 1897. A soft, homogeneous, and smooth paste of brilliant and permanent white colour with an alabaster tint, which spreads smoothly and adheres quickly to diverse surfaces such as paper, wood, tin, &c., is prepared by mixing starch, flour, or the like with about half its weight of sulphate of alumina and then digesting the mixture with water at 150‹ F. to finally 205‹ F. until the starch has completely liquefied. A mixture of borax and water is then stirred in, whereby the digestive action is stopped and a soft precipitate of hydrate of alumina is produced throughout the mass. The acidity of the mixture is removed by means of a small quantity of caustic alkali, and any desired aromatic and antiseptic substances are also added. The product when cool is a soft pasty semi-fluid mass. A mixture of starch and sulphate of alumina may be packed up as a paste preparation ready for digestion with water. Instead of sulphate of alumina, alums, other salts of alumina, or salts of zinc or magnesia, or even the bisulphates or binoxalates of magnesia or potash, may be employed.
Patent GB-189820451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Producers.
Inventor: DYMOND JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 20,451. Dymond, J. Sept. 27. Gas-producers.-Relates mainly to means for superheating water or producer gas as it leaves the producer, and for heating the air supply, though other improvements in details are described. Reference is made to Specification No. 22,066, A.D. 1897. Figs. 1 and 2 show vertical sections on planes at right-angles. The fuel chamber, up to the lower end of the inclined feeding-passage 3, is formed of firebricks, preferably with interlocking grooves and projections on both their horizontal and vertical faces. These bricks are supported on a plate 50. Above this fuel chamber is a contracted portion 9, with a gas outlet passage 11, which forms the superheating portion of the apparatus. The gas passes by a descending metal pipe 13, which may be outside the producer, into the hollow bottom 14, and thence by the rising pipe 13<a> to the pipe 16, which is fitted with a valve 16<b>, and so to the hydraulic valve 18 and on to the purifying-apparatus and the gas holder. The valve 16<b> allows the gas to escape into the atmosphere when desired. The hydraulic valve 18 prevents back pressure when the generation of gas is stopped. Water is continuously supplied by the pipe 21, and overflows through the pipe 22. The fuel hopper is fitted with two valves 24 and 25, the former being mounted to turn on its axis to obtain a tight fit. The producer has a hollow top 30 through which the air for combustion is passed, this air being afterwards passed through vertical passages 36<a>, Fig. 2, in which steam injectors 41 are placed. The hollow top has radial baffle partitions to form a tortuous course for the air, which becomes heated in its passage, and it is formed with a central hole for use in removing clinker, this hole being fitted with a cover 40 having a fireclay extension 40<a>. The air may be first passed through a passage shown in dotted lines at 35*. The air passages 36<a> may be entirely within the walls of the producer as shown, or formed by projecting portions of the casing. The injectors, which may be controlled from outside, both as regards steam and air supply, are formed with air inlet parts 44 fitted with adjustable regulating- plates. The discharge pipes 43 are curved upwards, as shown, but formed so as to prevent the entrance of ashes. The steam and air are further heated by the hollow bottom 14. A fan or other apparatus may be used to force the air supply. The firebars are of ordinary form, or made in two parts hooked or hinged together as shown at 38<a>. The jointed bars may be raised and lowered by connection to an outside lever to clear the grate. A steam-superheating coil is fitted at 51, or in the gas outlet pipe 13<a>.
Patent GB-189821220-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flower Holder.
Inventor: PALMER NATHANIEL
Filed: 1898-10-08
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 21,220. Palmer, N. Oct. 8. Flower holders.-Consists of a perforated block of terra-cotta, wood, or the like, as shown in Figs. 1 and 4, which is placed in the dish or well of a flower stand, the stems of cut flowers being stuck in the perforations. After the blocks have been placed in the stand, water is poured in.
Patent GB-189821656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Collars and the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 21,656. Birkbeck, H., [Curtis, W. D.]. Oct. 14. Collars, neck.-The collar is formed of metal, the back part A which bears against the animal being of zinc &c., and the front part B turned up at C to form the forewale being of iron &c. The parts A, B are connected together by rivets &c. c and by a beading at a, b. The two sides or halves of the collar are fastened at the top by curved perforated plates K, Fig. 5, of square channel section adjustably united by a nut l and a bolt L, L<2> with pins to enter holes in the plates K. The sides are fastened at the bottom by a projection T on one side fitting into a socket M on the other side and kept in place by a spring latch O. A dovetailed projection on the latch fits into a recess in the part M to take the strain off the pivot pin.
Patent GB-189823978-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Bi-sulphite of Soda.
Inventor: BASSE FELIX MARIE EMMANUEL
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 23,978. Basse, F. M. E., and Faure, G. Nov. 14. Sodium bisulphite.- Sodium carbonate is charged through a hopper F on to a partitiou E in a closed vessel A. Sulphur dioxide is led to the bottom of the vessel by a tube B, and steam beneath the partition by a tube D. A solution of bisulphite of any desired concentration collects in the bottom of the vessel, and may be withdrawn through the drain cock G. If the solution is over 36‹ BÚ. crystals of bisulphite will separate out. The unabsorbed gases may be passed through one or more similar vessels. The sulphurous-acid gases may be obtained by roasting sulphuretted ores.
Patent GB-189826953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Reels of Twine, Tape, Thread, and the like.
Inventor: CARDWELL HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 26,953. Cardwell, H. Dec. 21. Reel holders.-Relates to improvements in the type of reel holder described in Specification No. 1884, A.D. 1896. A reel of twine, tape, or thread is provided with an axle, the ends of which taper and engage within grooves in upright standards A, A<x>, to permit of the winding of the slack thread &c. on the axle without jamming the reel. The reel rests on a roller H or its equivalent, and is kept in place by a clip L inserted into a slit in the frame, as shown. The holder may be suspended or attached to a counter stand. In a modification adapted for counter use, the reel rests between two bars, underneath which are other rests, to prevent the jamming of the reel between the bars when it is reduced in diameter.
Patent GB-189901697-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Apparatus for Operating Mechanism at a Distance.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 1697. Thompson, W. P., [Thompson, J. S.]. Jan. 24. Signals, electric.-Relates to arrangements by which a number of keys at a transmitting-station can selectively actuate any electromagnet of a series arranged 'in parallel across the leads, so as to operate a number of devices such as typewriter keys, signals, or the like. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which a number of keys D' ... D<4> are connected to the lines c, c<1> by a generator G and a rheostat 8, so that each key of the series taken in order sends a decreasing current to line. The receiving electromagnets A<1> ... A<4> are arranged to act with a similarly-decreasing amount of current, but, as the current decreases, the time constant of the magnet increases. The armature of each magnet may operate the respective devices directly, or may control local circuits. Each armature in acting cuts out the following magnets by breaking one of the contacts K<1> ... K<4>, and by closing the circuits at N<1> ... N<4> cuts in a resistance R<1>... R<4> equal to the line resistance of the magnets cut out. A battery may take the places of the generator and rheostat, and the receiving-magnets may be wound either of wire of varying thickness or of wire of even thickness but varying in amount of turns.
Patent GB-189906311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Stone.
Inventor: GEHRE FRITZ
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 6311. Gehre, F. March 23. Stone, artificial.-Relates to the production of artificial stone. Boracite, stassfurtite, borate of magnesia, or their respective residues left after the separation of the boron, are mixed, either singly or two or more of them added together, with pulverized carbonate of lime in a crystalline or compact state. The boracite &c. may be mixed with hydraulic magnesia, or the latter may be used alone. The mixture is brought into an aqueous solution of chlorides, such as the chlorides of zinc, aluminium, ammonium, magnesium, &c , used alone or mixed together. Paper fibre is used as the filling-material for this mixture. The paper fibre is prepared by acting upon it in a fine moist state with boracite &c., with one or other of the chlorides, and with carbonate of lime. The paper fibre may be coloured.
Patent GB-189920378-A (GB)
Title: Burners for Incandescent Gas Fires.
Inventor: HARPIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1900-10-11
Abstract: 20,378. Harpin, W. Oct. 11. Gas burners.-Incandescent gas fires are provided with a main gas supply tube d crossing from side to side below the grate bars. At any desired intervals in the side of this tube there are screwed nozzles f, having a flange or collar and also a plain propelling nipple. Across the nozzle is a thin brass sheet having four small holes for the passage of the gas. The burner tubes e fit over these nipples, and are curved as shown, so as to project vertically upwards through the bars, while the air admission hole g is immediately beneath the vertical part, whereby dust or the like falls through to the ground without interfering with the admission of gas. The tubes e can easily be removed and replaced when required.
Patent GB-189921417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging the Products of Combustion Arising from Gas Fires and the like.
Inventor: BEUTIER LEON
Filed: 1899-10-26
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 21,417. Beutier, L., and Vernier, C. Oct. 26. Gas stoves.-To create a draught for gas fires and especially for geysers used for heating bath water, and to ventilate a room, the vertical outlet pipe f for the products of combustion from the geyser fits within a collar d carried by ribs e from the lower end b of a curved pipe a leading to the outlet. This lower end b acts as a suction lantern allowing air and products of combustion to pass to the outlet. The outlet c is protected by metallic gauze k, and is divided by an inclined plate h having openings i protected by freely-swinging platesj, which prevent downdraught in the pipe a. The suction lantern may be fitted near to or at some distance from the geyser, while the outlet or valve-box c may be bell-shaped as in Fig. 2, or boxshaped as in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189921440-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Self Contained Puncture Repairing Outfit for Repairing Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: ROWLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 21,440. Rowley, T. Oct. 27. Tools, composition of.-The pneumatic-tyre repair outfit shown in section in Fig. 2 consists of an openended tube a fitted with removable caps e, g. One end is closed by a plug b, which holds a stick f employed to clear the surface of the rubber round a puncture. The stick is composed of 12 parts of glue, 24 of lime, 8 of plaster of Paris, 4 of sugar, and 16 of water. A small quantity of colouring- matter or abrasive material, such as emery, may also be added to the composition.