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Patent GB-189805208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Gas Valves for Burners.
Filed: 1898-03-03
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5208. Actiengesellschaft f³r Fabrikation von Broncewaaren und Zinkguss, vorm. J. C. Spinn & Sohn, and Romocki, S. J. von. March 3. Extinguishing gas.- Relates to gas valves for street lamps and other lamps or burners operated from a distance by means of electricity. Leakage is prevented, and the appearance of the lamp or burner is improved, by arranging the conical or other valve k, the electromagnets c, d, and the spring armatures e, f entirely within a casing A. The valve k is carried by the spring armature e, which holds it open until the armature is attracted by the electromagnet c. A catch n on the spring armature f then engages the armature e, and retains the armature and valve in the closed position until the catch is released by the attraction of the electromagnet d upon the. armature f, whereupon the spring armature e lifts and reopens the valve k. In a modification, the action is reversed, the parts being so arranged that the attraction of the electromagnet c upon the armature e opens instead of closes the valve, and the catch n on the armature f retains the valve in its open position.
Patent GB-189806350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Carbons for Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: WADDINGTON JOHN JARL
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 6350. Waddington, J. J. March 15. Lamps, actinic. - Arc lamps are provided with carbons containing cores of lime or plaster of Paris for photographing red objects, or of plaster of Paris mixed with strontia and carbon dust for other purposes.
Patent GB-189822039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stockings.
Inventor: STOHWASSER FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-10-19
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 22,039. Stohwasser, F. J., and Winter, G. B. Oct. 19. Knitting stockings. Stockings are knitted with a close elastic lining, to prevent the wearer's leg from showing through gaping stitches in the stockings.
Patent GB-189823520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cutting Devices for Photographic Prints and other Uses.
Inventor: WORTHEN CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 23,520. Worthen, C. H. Nov. 8, Cutting and trimming prints and the like.-Relates to an apparatus with a rotary cutter suitable for trimming photographic prints and for similar purposes. In the table A is fitted a grooved metal bar B to form the fixed edge against which the rotary cutter C works. The edge h of the print or the like H to be trimmed is held by a plate E hinged at F and pressed down by the cutter disc C. The cutter disc is mounted in a bracket D, which is preferably guided by a rail M, Fig. 4, and reciprocated by hand or other suitable means. At the end of a stroke the bracket D comes in contact with the end of a lever P, and lifts the clamping-plate E.
Patent GB-189824939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Closets, Urinals, or like Sanitary Arrangements.
Inventor: MARTINI CLARA HEDWIG
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,939. Martini, C. H. Nov. 25. Drawings to Specification. Traps for closets and urinals. An inverted U-shaped pipe is fitted in the outlet, which, when lowered into horizontal position, starts the discharge.
Patent GB-189826244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: BROTAN JOHANN
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 26,244. Brotan, J. Dec. 12. Steam-generator fireboxes.-A watertube boiler is arranged to form the firebox of a multitubular boiler of the locomotive type. The water tubes are bent and placed closely side by side to form the sides, crown, and front of the firebox, being enclosed in a thin outer casing. They are connected below by screw unions with water tubes b, which may be separate for each side or connected together at the front. In modified arrangements, the water tubes are in two parts, each of which is connected directly with the chamber V. At the front the tubes may be bent to encircle the fire-hole, or they may be arched. The lower parts are filled in both at the front and rear with brickwork. The tubes are preferably secured together by bolts or rivets passing through ribs or ears formed with or attached to them as shown at l, Fig. 4. The space between the tubes and the casing may be filled with non-conducting material, or it may form a chamber whence heated air is delivered on the fire through projection between the tubes as shown at n, Fig. 4, for smoke-consuming purposes. A deflecting-shield with perforations communicating with the air-chamber may be fitted as shown in Fig. 1. The application to locomotive, stationary, and marine purposes, and to torpedo boats, portable engines, and motor-road vehicles is mentioned.
Patent GB-189826463-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Receptacle for Umbrellas, Sunshades, and the like.
Inventor: COLEMAN CHARLOTTE JULIA
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 26,463. Coleman, C. J. Dec. 14. Brackets and r a c k s, umbrella. A rod a. is provided with a pair of clips b for securing it to a chair &c., a clip d to receive the umbrella, and a disc or cup f for the umbrella &c. to rest on. The discs or cup can be covered with felt to soak up moisture. The cup f is carried in the ring g.
Patent GB-189826904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: PURREY VALENTIN
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 26,904. Purrey, V. Dec. 20. Drawings to Specification. Plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to water-tube boilers with bent water-tubes connected above and below to the steam drum and the feed collector. The tubes are secured by cupping their reduced ends by means of a mandrel provided with screw plugs.
Patent GB-189905518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Spark Gap Apparatus.
Inventor: KINRAIDE THOMAS BURTON
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 5518. Kinraide, T. B. March 14. Spark-gap apparatus for powerful discharges from condensers &c. are made of two parallel plates or disks, the distance apart of which is adjustable. In the form shown, the upper plate g<1> rests on nuts on screw supports g<2>, and the lower g is connected by a spring g<6> to a table which rests on pivoted inclined struts or supports g<10>. By rocking the handle g<13>, the table is rotated and the inclination of the supports g<10> varied. This gives a fine adjustment. In a modified construction, the plates are made hollow and provided with pipes for obtaining a water circulation for cooling purposes.
Patent GB-189906447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Baits for Anglers' Use.
Inventor: CANTRELL ROBERT BEALES
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6447. Cantrell, R. B. March 25. Artificial flies.-The fly h<1> is tied upon a light tube a, which can be pushed on to the shank of the hook. The tube a may be in telescopic sections.
Patent GB-189908449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Feeding and Driving Protectors into the Soles and Heels of Boots, Shoes and the like.
Inventor: CUMMINGS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8449. Cummings, G. April 22. Sole and heel protectors.-Relates to an appliance for feeding and inserting p r o - tectors of horse-shoe form into soles and heels. The driver A works in a tube B secured in bosses C, C<1> having forked extensions C', C<3> in which a plate D is secured. The protectors X are piled on the forward edge of this plate as shown in Fig. 1. In using the appliance, the guide K is held against the edge of the sole or heel. The driver is then lifted by hand so that the pin A<2> raises the end E<2> of the bell crank E to push the lowest protector under the driver, which is then dropped and struck with a hammer.
Patent GB-189911532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: PERKINS JULIUS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 11,532. Lake, H. H., [Perkins, J. A.]. June 2. Roller bearings.-The rollers a are mounted in a cage or casing consisting of side plates b and connecting-plates c, the plates c being formed with shoulders or projections, which engage in circumferential recesses in the plates b and hold the casing together. The ends of the rollers are formed with recesses a<3> to receive the spacing- washers e, which are adapted to prevent the rollers from touching their spindles d, the side plates b, or adjacent rollers. The plates c are formed with projections c<3>, which are engaged in, and preferably riveted over, corresponding recesses in the locking- plates f. The plates b,f are formed with central openings for the bearing-shaft. In a modification, the roller spindles d are omitted, and the washers e are mounted on studs projecting from the plates b. Alternatively, the studs may be formed on the rollers, and the washer recesses in the side plates.
Patent GB-189913950-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carpet Beating Machine.
Inventor: FYFE PETER
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 13,950. Fyfe, P., Miller, A. B., and Dewar, W. July 6. Carpets, beating.-Fig. 1 shows a section of the machine. The carpet is fed between the nipping-rollers 8, beneath the swing door 9, and upon the open wire bed 4, and is drawn through the machine by the discharge rollers 14. The rotating shaft 10 carries beater arms 5 arranged in pairs having pivoted at their outer ends the loops 17 of rope, wire rope, leather, &c., Fig. 3. A rotary brush 11 is placed near the outlet. The dust &c. is drawn away by the fan 6 to a chamber containing steam or water sprinklers. Arrangements may be made to convey the carpet to the inlet a second time, or the direction of the rollers may be reversed to give a second beating.
Patent GB-189915429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe-couplings.
Inventor: DART ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,429. Dart, A. E., and Crombie, H. S. July 27. Sleeve joints; flange joints.-To enable the two pipes c, d, Fig. 2, to be moved out of alignment, the sleeves A, B are made with convex and concave ends fitting together after the manner of a ball- and - socket joint. A correspondingly - curved packing-ring h fits in a recess formed in one of the sleeves. A nut C secures the pipe ends together. In a modification, the sleeve B, Fig. 4, is flanged, and is bolted to a loose flange m placed over the sleeve A and fitting against the curved flange f. Packing-rings may be fitted into the ends of both sleeves, and for pipes conveying corroding liquids they may be made of lead.
Patent GB-189916497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Brakes.
Inventor: BULLIVANT WILLIAM PELHAM
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 16,497. Bullivant, W. P. Aug. 14. Brakes, s team. The jaws A pivoted to the slide Bare connected by togglelevers C to the piston-rod k, which is jointed as shown to the sector G, pivoted to the guide E. When the piston K<1> is depressed by steam, the rod k and slide B move together until the slide is arrested by buffers F, after which the rod k moves independently to apply the jaws A to the rail X or to a rope. The steam valve J is controlled by the weighted lever L linked to the block O, which is reciprocated by hand by turning the rod O<1>. The brakes are rendered inoperative at junctions by placing obstructions N on the track which act on the rollers M and force up the lever L to cut off steam. When the obstruction is cleared, the lever L returns automatically to re-apply the brakes.
Patent GB-189919934-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Rollers of Calenders and Analogous Smoothing or Embossing Machines for Fabrics or Paper.
Inventor: ECK LORENZ
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 19,934. Eck, L. Oct. 4. Embossing r o l l e r s.- Elastic rollers of embossing machines for fabric or paper are formed of asbestos discs a, which are mounted on a ribbed or grooved core b, and secured together by discs at the ends of the rollers.
Patent GB-189920134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Watch, or Horological, or Analogous Instruments, for Indicating the Condition of the "Winding."
Inventor: MORGAN SAMUEL JAMES
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,134. Morgan, S. J. Oct. 7. Winding-appanatus. - The "up and down " indicator j is actuated by a toothed sector g moving with a wheel-nut f which travels along a screw e geared to the winding-wheel a and turns with a long pinion l geared to the going barrel.
Patent GB-190004341-A (GB)
Title: ? Apparatus for Throwing Inanimate Birds for Shooting Practice.
Inventor: PIKE JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 4341. Pike, J. F., and Pike, C. W. March 7. Trap-shooting.-Relates to apparatus for use in throwing "inanimate birds" for shooting practice. The bird B is held in the spring clip A, secured to the handle C. Modified forms of clip may be employed, such as shown in Figs. 3 and 8.
Patent GB-190005004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inflating Valves for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GUTMANN JOHANN
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5004. Gutmann, J. March 16. Tyres, pneumatic. - A combined safety and inflating valve is shown in section in Fig. 2. The tyre t is inflated by screwing the inflator on to the end of the stem a', and forcing air through the non-return valve a<2>. The stem has a flange a<3>, which is pressed against the step b<2> of the casing b by the action of the helical spring b<6>, a packing-ring b<3> being interposed to make an airtight joint. After the tyre has been inflated, a flexible cap c is fastened on to the end of the casing, so that, should the pressure in the tyre afterwards become abnormal, it will raise the flange a<3> against the action of the spring, and allow air to escape through the apertures b<5> into the cap c.
Patent GB-190005717-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Woven Fabric, particularly applicable as Matting or the like.
Inventor: KOECK MARTIN
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 5717. Koeck, M. March 27. Yarns and threads.-For making fabrics suitable for matting, carpets, bags, &c., a continuous strand A is employed, formed of stalks of grass or the like twisted together and bound with a thread or cord B.
Patent GB-190013292-A (GB)
Inventor: MUERRLE GEORG JAKOB
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 13,292. M³rrle, G. J. July 24. Distilling water etc.; distilling and condensing apparatus, general arrangement of. - Relates to apparatus for distilling water and other liquids, and consists in arranging the condenser within the still so that the condensation is effected by the fresh liquid as it enters the still, the liquid itself becoming heated thereby. Fig. 1 shows a still a heated by a drum c and provided with a condenser d, in the form of a worm, which is connected to the upper part of the still by a pipe m. The liquid to be distilled enters by the pipe h. Modifications are described in which the condenser is in the form of a hollow cylinder, and in which the coodenser and heating-drum are on the same horizontal level, a cylinder of a non-conducting substance being placed between them, the liquid to be treated being supplied first to the space outside this cylinder, from which it overflows into the space inside it.
Patent GB-190015329-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Subjecting Rovings or the like to the Action of Fluids.
Inventor: OBERMAIER JULIUS OTTO
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1901-08-28
Abstract: 15,329. Obermaier, J. O. Aug. 28. Yarns and threads, treating with liquids &c. -Relates to apparatus for circulating liquids or vapours through rovings &c. for the purposes of dyeing, damping, bleaching, mercerizing, and the like. The rovings are wound into masses having conical ends on perforated metal bobbins or tubes l, which are strung upon a rod g having at its lower end a valve h, and at its upper end a wing nut i. The lowest bobbin rests in the flaring perforated mouth of a cup m placed upon the valve h, and the bobbins are separated by cylindrical pieces o having flaring perforated ends similar to that of the cup m, the whole being pressed together to the extent desired by the inverted cup m at the upper end of the rod g and the wing nut i. The string of bobbins is then placed in a perforated tube a, provided at its lower end with a valve seat f, with which the valve h engages, and is secured by a cross-pin k engaging in apertures in the sides of the tube. The tube a is placed over an aperture in the double bottom b of a vessel c, provided with inlet and outlet apertures below and above the bottom b respectively, through which the fluid can be forced or drawn as desired. The arrows indicate the flow of the fluid through the apparatus. In a modification, the bobbins are so constructed that the upper end of one forms a seating for the lower end of another, so that they rest one upon one another, instead of being independent as in the arrangement shown.
Patent GB-190018716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Gear for Explosion Engines
Inventor: CREESE ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 18,716. Creese, A. E. Oct. 19. Gas and like engines igniting in. An electric contact - maker comprise! two rods a, b, sliding in dustproof casings c, which are insulated from eacl other. The rods are depressed by springs d, e, or by gravity. The rod b i; raised against the upper one by a cam h. The contact-surfaces may be of platinum, or they may be kept clean by causing the upper one to slowly rotate as the lower one leaves it, the rotation being effected by its spring d, which is fixed to its casing at the top and to the rod at the bottom.
Patent GB-190023455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Enclosed Spring Trolly Standards.
Inventor: LOWDON EDWARD JOSEPH BONNER
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 23,455. Lowdon, E. J. B., and Balfour, G. Dec. 22. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors, enclosed spring trolley standards for. The trolley pole 10 is pivoted in the head 11 swivelling on the fixed standard 12. The lower end of the tension spring 20 is attached to the plate 19 carried by the tube 16, which is fixed to the swivelling head 11, and its upper end is attached to the plate 21 from which projects a tube 23 carrying a trunnion ring 24. Links 22 connect the ring 24 to the forked end 13 of the pole. A protecting-tube 15 for the conductor 14 is fixed in the plate 19, and carries the insulator 26, under which is mounted a tube 27 electrically connected to the conductor. This tube can turn in the fixed tube 28, from which current is led to the motors. The tube 28 is fixed in the insulator 30, held by rubber rings in brackets 29 in the standard. The cable 14 may have a disconnecting-joint near the top of the standard, to which access is gained through removable covers or doors 32, 33.
Patent GB-190100233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Boilers and other Purposes.
Inventor: FLETCHER JAMES ASHTON
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 233. Fletcher, J. A., and Fletcher, S. Jan. 3. Check valves; safety-valves.-Relates to valves of the kind described in Specification No. 6831, A.D. 1899, and especially suitable for preventing a backward flow of steam in boiler installations. The lift valve e is balanced by a counterweight 4, which is carried by a forked lever y, pivoted at x and engaging with the collar g on the valve. By means of the hand-wheel r and its screwed spindle o, which abuts on a sleeve k having a square end h loosely fitting into the collar on the valve, the valve can be positively closed. The valve can only be opened when the spindle is raised, and when the boiler pressure in the inlet b exceeds the pressure in the outlet c. The balance-weight is enclosed in the casing to prevent tampering with it, and the haud-wheel &c. can be removed for repairs. The valve may be used as a safetyvalve The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which a bye-pass valve is used.
Patent GB-190101445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Cans or Cylinders
Inventor: HUNTING ALFRED ARNOLD
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 1445. Hunting, A. A., and Hooker, G. S. Jan. 22. Drying.-A drying- cylinder for use in paper, textile, and other mills, and fitted with a device for removing the water of condensation, is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The steam-heated drying- cylinder a has one edge of an L-shaped gutter f soldered or otherwise secured to its inner surface. The gutter is arranged in a spiral form, and its discharge end opens into a pocket h at the end of the cylinder from which the collected water is removed by a discharge-pipe i.
Patent GB-190103409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Applicable to Steam Sanding Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-02-16
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 3409. Gresham, H. E. Feb. 16. Locomotives.-Relates to steam sanding-apparatus for railways, and comprises improvements on the apparatus described in Specification No. 6072, A.D. 1887. (1) In order to prevent accumulation of water at the sand outlet, the steam-supply valve is made with a draining-outlet, which is always open to the atmosphere but closed to the sand pipe when the steam valve is closed, but is automatically closed on the opening thereof. Several forms of this part of the invention are shown. In Fig. 1, c is the steam valve, e the draining-outlet, and g the valve which closes the way to the sand pipe. When the valve c is opened, the piston or collar c' enters the cylinder a, and shuts off the drain outlet e. In another example, a cock operated by the hand-wheel d is substituted for the valve g. In Fig. 3, c is the steam valve, p the valve for closing the draining-outlet, and o the valve controlling the way to the sand pipe. Two-way valves of various kinds may be provided for directing the steam either to the forward or backward sand pipes in duplex sanding-arrangements. (2) To enable the sand trap to be examined and cleared, a removable door r is provided as shown in Fig. 6. This may either be situated or shaped so that the sand will not fall out when it is removed, or the casing may be extended, or a thin-metal slide may be used to retain the sand. The screw cap and plug tare also arranged so that, unlike an ordinary screw plug, the cap can be screwed on without the screw becoming choked with sand. A spindle u may be fitted to the screw plug, as shown in Fig. 7, for loosening the sand in case of obstruction. (3) Between the steam nozzle y, as shown in Fig. 9, and the sand delivery x is an open space z, from which all water of condensation may escape when the ejector is not working. Fig. 10 shows a form in which the casing v, furnished with the sand supply pipe w, steam branch y, and sand delivery x, is also provided with a lid or door v<1>, by the removal of which the interior may be exposed.
Patent GB-190107992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Sewer Systems.
Inventor: CASE GEORGE ANSON
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 7992. Case, G. A. April 18. Drawings to Specification. Flues.-Smoke is conveyed from houses and factories by tile, iron, or like flues arranged like sewers below the pavement of streets and leading to a power house containing an engine for driving fans or the like to create a draught in the flues. Manholes are provided at intervals, and dampers are provided in the pipes connecting the flues to the chimneys.