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Patent GB-189817538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Causing a Flow of Water or other Fluid by the Fusion of a suitable Joint or Connection for Fire Extinguishing and like Purposes.
Inventor: BEECH HANDEL
Filed: 1898-08-15
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 17,538. Beech, H. Aug. 15. Sprinklers, automatic.- Relates to a method of supporting the valves of sprinklers by a fusible prop. Several modifications in the details of the prop are described, but the general arrangement is shown in Fig. 6. The prop is made up of a T-piece, Fig. 8<a>, consisting of a horizontal knife edge b<1> and a vertical limb b which hangs between the legs of the U-piece c, Fig. 10, forming the lower part of the prop. The piece c rests on a point a<3> forming part of the valve nozzle. The lower end of b is clamped to a tongue c<1> on the piece c by a band d which is soldered to a rod d<1> larger than the opening between the limbs of the piece c. The valve V of the sprinkler is supported on the knife edge b<1>. When the solder is fused, the prop collapses and allows the valve V to fall. The pieces c and b may be interchanged ; a variety of different shapes may be given to the piece c ; the rod d' may be transverse, instead of vertical ; and the union of the parts band c may be strengthened by a strip of metal.
Patent GB-189820996-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Regulating the Production of Acetylene Gas from Carbides.
Inventor: TUERR RAOUL
Filed: 1898-10-05
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,996. Lake, H. H., [T³rr, R.]. Oct. 5. Acetylene lamps.-A generator operating by intermittent contact of water with carbide is provided with a layer of petroleum or other hydrocarbon or fatty oil of density À7 to À8, on the water, to prevent overproduction of gas when the water recedes from the carbide. In the lamp illustrated, the carbide container D can be raised or lowered by a cord and pulley T.
Patent GB-189901017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Salts of the Oxyhalogen Acids such as Chlorates and Hypochlorites and the Like.
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 1017. Imhoff, P., and United Alkali Co. Jan. 16. Chlorates; hypochlorites.-Relates to the electrolysis of an alkaline chloride or alkaline-earth chloride, or a mixture of either or both of these with magnesium chloride in alkaline solution, to obtain the salts of the oxyhalogen acids, such as hypochlorites or chlorates ; and consists in adding to the electrolyte a phosphate or a body belonging to those oxides which are capable of either basic or acid reaction, such as aluminium, boron, or silicon oxides. The oxide or phosphate is continuously being split up and re-combined, thereby preventing undesirable secondary reactions.
Patent GB-189901112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion or like Engines.
Inventor: LAIR PAUL
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 1112. Lair, P. Jan. 17. Drawings to Specification. Centrifugal governors. - Weights mounted on links attached to the flywheel of an oil engine and steadied by springs, in moving outwards, turn by means of links a helically-grooved sleeve which engages projections on another sleeve and moves it along the crank shaft.
Patent GB-189901569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Bobbin or Spool Carriers for Looms for Weaving Tufted Carpets and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 1569. Williams, G. Jan. 23. Looms, pile-forming in.-In bobbin or spool carriers of looms for weaving tufted carpets &c., the guidetubes a for the tuft yarn are soldered to a metal strip c in the manner shown, and the strip is secured to the wooden carrier-bar d by nails or screws. The strip may be made in two separate parts.
Patent GB-189905171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Heaters and Purifiers.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 5171. Allison, C. A., [Parke & Lacy Co.]. March 9. Feedwater, heating and purifying.-The water is caused to fall from one to another of a series of trays E within a chamber B through which exhaust steam is passed. The heated water is conducted to the bottom of a lower chamber A', whence it rises through filtering-material between gratings I, and finally passes through the pipe K to the feed-pump R<2>. The steam-supply valve R of the feed-pump is automatically controlled by the float P. Sediment is automatically discharged at intervals from the chamber A' by means of a steam trap W, to which steam is admitted by the pipe Y. The discharge from the steam trap opens a piston valve T, and passes through the pipe V to a nozzle in the discharge pipe S, so as to draw sediment and scum from the chamber A<1>. The valve T in opening lifts the valve S' in the discharge pipe.
Patent GB-189906762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Saucepans and other Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: BRANDON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6762. Brandon, W., [trading as Brandon & Co., William]. March 29. Saucepans.-A saucepan or other cooking-utensil A is formed with one or more central tubes B open at each end. A main lid C, with a central opening E and handle D, fits over the vessel A and tube B, and a lid F attached to this main lid can be closed over the opening E. Studs &c. G, or an iron ring &c. on the lid C, form a support for a frying- pan &c.
Patent GB-189918040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephone, Speaking Tube, and like Receivers.
Inventor: CUTMORE HAHNEMANN ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1899-09-06
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 18,040. Cutmore, H. A. Sept. 6. Speaking - tubes. - Earpieces for speaking-tubes and the like are formed in two parts. The part A fits over the speaking- tube and has a diaphragm C with a central opening. The part B springs over the edge of the part A, and centrally engages with the edge of the opening in it, a metal conical piece K acting to hold the parts rigidly together.
Patent GB-189918166-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Swivel Attachment of Artificial Baits for using in Freshwater and Sea Fishing.
Inventor: PREEDY THOMAS RANDALL
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 18,166. Preedy, T. R. Sept. 8. Artificial bait.-A buckle swivel is fixed to the bait, instead of the usual wire ring, for the attachment of the trace.
Patent GB-189919683-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Self-acting Toning-paper.
Inventor: RAETHEL OSCAR
Filed: 1899-09-30
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 19,683. Raethel, O. Sept. 30. Printing paper; toning.-Relates to a process for producing a self-toning photographic emulsion for printing-paper, containing chloride of gold added in conjunction with chloride of barium. A collodion silver emulsion is first prepared, and with this is mixed a prepared collodion gold emulsion containing chloride of barium. For the purpose of toning, the prints are placed in water.
Patent GB-189922165-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spirit Level and Clinometer.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 22,165. Thompson, W. P., [Gohl, A.]. Nov. 6. Clinometers; levels.-The spirit-level tube a is made in the form of a quadrant of a circle, and set in a straight edge c which may be strengthened at its weak part by a metal plate d. A U-shaped plate f, which can be pulled up when the apparatus is in use, protects the tube. A sliding index e, provided, if desired, with a vernier, may be used for reading the exact position of the bubble.
Patent GB-189925646-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Top for Chimneys, Ventilators, and the like.
Inventor: RAMSEY WALTER BILTON
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 25,646. Ramsey, W. B., Davies, C., and Lee, A. Dec. 28. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-The uptake a is formed with a square pyramidal top having four apertures over which hang two pairs of shutters c carried by two rocking beams d at right-angles.
Patent GB-190002299-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Preventing the Sinking of Ships.
Inventor: WINKS HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2299. Winks, H. Feb. 6. Sinking, preventing.-India-rubber or other airproof and gas-proof bags are stored in various parts of a ship such as the hold, the cabins, and the'tween decks. Should the vessel spring a leak, or be damaged in any way, air or gas is admitted to inflate these bags and exclude the water from the ship. Air or gas is carried in a compressed or liquid form, and is admitted to the bags automatically or by hand. Or the gas may be chemically generated when required.
Patent GB-190010893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves or Taps.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS EVANS
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,893. Williams, T. E. June 15. Tubular valves.-A tap for ventilating casks, barrels, or the like is shown in Fig. 3, and a modification adapted as a draw-off tap is shown in Fig. 5. The tapered end a<1>, Fig. 3, screws into the cask, and has an upper continuation a<2>. The vent passage a<4> has a lateral orifice a<5>, which is controlled by the screwed cap a<6>. As adapted for a draw-off tap, the discharge orifice b<6>, Fig. 5, is controlled by a screwed sleeve b<4>, which is kept on the plug by the enlarged end b<2> of the plug.
Patent GB-190017380-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Adjusting the Ring Shaped Guiding Track of Friction-gear
Inventor: HULT CARL ALRIK
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 17,380. Hult, C. A., and Hult, O. W. Oct. 1. Friction gearing, epicyclic, for electric motors &c. The motor shaft carries a roller 1, and the coaxial driven shaft 2 a disc 6, on which is supported a roller 5 ; this roller is located in one of a set of rings 3 interposed between the roller 1 and a fixed ring 4. The invention consists of means for adjusting the diameter of this ring. The ring is split obliquely at one point, and its two ends are drawn together by a bolt 8 or other means ; at each side, it is formed with a bevel flange 9, one to engage with a corresponding flange 10 on the head 11, which is bolted to the frame of the motor, and the other with a flange 10 on the outer head 12. By adjusting the distance between the heads, by means of packing-pieces 13, or of set-screws 14, 15, Fig. 4, the diameter of the ring is regulated.
Patent GB-190022356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Side Doors for Railway Wagons.
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,356. Waldie, J., and Pickering & Co., R. Y. Dec. 8. Doors, wagon.-Fig. 3 is a plan showing the hinged doors A, A held in the open position by bars N. The sliding tray C is drawn out and supported by arms D, which, when the doors are closed, lie along the side of the wagon and are secured by studs and pins E. Stops H prevent the tray from being drawn out too far.
Patent GB-190022644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washers for Producer or other Gases
Inventor: HUMFREY CHARLES
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 22,644. Humfrey, C. Dec. 12. Liquids, treating with gases. - Relates to apparatus for washing prodncer gas, separating sulphuretted hydrogen and other bye-products from coal gas, and generally for separating solid, liquid, or gaseous impurities from gases, the water in such cases being replaced by chemical solutions capable of removing the desired ingredients. The apparatus consists of a chamber A, having one side B which at certain places does not reach quite to the bottom, and having three open extensions C, one at each end and one at the middle, connected by open troughs D. The gas enters at K and leaves at L. Within the chamber are two shafts E, caused to rotate in opposite directions, and provided with spiders I carrying curved plates or beaters J. The latter throw the liquid upwards towards the centre, the two bodies of thrown liquid dashing against one another, and filling the centre of the apparatus with spray, through which the gas passes. The liquid passes out at each end of the troughs C, and back through the troughs D and centre trough C to the apparatus, thereby maintaining the liquid constant at the level M. The impurities are collected from the open troughs.
Patent GB-190101613-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Auxiliary Appliance or Tool or Work Holder for use in Milling, Boring, Drilling Tooth-cutting and other Operations Capable of Performance upon a Lathe, or the like.
Inventor: CROKER SAMUEL HARBORD
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 1613. Croker, S. H., and Barnes, J. W. Jan. 24. Lathes.-An attachment for enabling milling, drilling, wheel-cutting, slot-cutting, cam-cutting, grinding, &c., to be done on a lathe, comprises a pillar 1 clamped on the tool-plate 2 of the sliderest by a central bolt 3, and carrying a split sleeve 9, feathered on the pillar and vertically adjustable by a screw 10. The sleeve carries a split boss 22, in which a sleeve 25 can be clamped. The sleeve 25 carries a spindle 27, which may serve as a workholder and be provided with a division plate 29 or may carry a tool for operating on work in the lathe, the spindle being then rotated by a handle or belt. The boss 22 is angularly adjustable on the sleeve 9, and the pillar 1 is angularly adjustable on the tool-plate. Graduations are provided to show the adjustment of the screw 10, the sleeve 9, and the boss 22. The index peg 30 is carried by a bracket 32 sliding in a groove in the boss 22 and hel d in place by a flat nut 33. Fig. 9 shows a modification adapted to cut curved teetb, slots, or surfaces. The screw 10 is removed, and a spring 35 inserted to keep a peg 36 on the sleeve 9 in contact with a former-plate 37 on the slide-rest.
Patent GB-190104386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for the Production of Jacquard Cards.
Inventor: ZERKOWITZ OSKAR
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-03-01
Abstract: 4386. Zerkowitz, O. March 1. Cards, punching. - An electricallycontrolled machine for punching holes in jacquard cards, one row of holes at a time, is provided with a series of punches T, fitted within a sliding frame B, mounted upon guide-rods F, and actuated by means of an eccentric P and rod Q. A set of sliding-bars S, one for each punch, is fitted within grooves in the frame B, and each of these supports an electromagnet E, having a core K<1> suspended from a fixed bracket K<3>, and a core K<2>, which is quite free. When the magnets are not excited, the cores K<2> rest upon a bar M, which is formed with a longitudinal ridge n, and slides upon horizontal rods Z, carried by the frame B ; the bar M moves vertically together with the frame B, and during its movements is deflected laterally by means of standards C, formed with curved slots engaging with pins H on the bar M. As long as the magnets are not excited, the cores K<2> rest upon the bar M, with their lower ends in front of the ridge n; consequently, during the down-stroke of the frame B, the corresponding bars S are pushed inwards, by means of the bar M, so as to bring their inner ends directly above the upper ends of the punches. When the magnets are excited, on the contrary, the cores K<2> are lifted out of contact with the ridge n, and the corresponding bars and punches are not actuated. The cards are fed intermittently from a magazine A<1>, by means of a sliding-plate V and cam J, having as many camsurfaces J' as there are rows of holes to be punched. The perforated cards are discharged into a receptacle A<2>. A spring-controlled presser D, actuated by means of the rod Q, having apertures through which the punches pass, serves to hold down the cards during the punching operations. The making and breaking of the electric circuits is effected by means of the apparatus represented in Fig. 3. The design is drawn upon metallized paper 8, the squares corresponding with holes in the cards being coated with insulating- material, such as enamel. This paper is fed to a cylinder 1, against which it is pressed by means of endless india-rubber bands. A series of electric contact-pieces 9, one for each punch, is secured to a bar 22, mounted in a longitudinally-movable frame 23, to which motion is given intermittently by a cam 15; the distance between consecutive contact-pieces is equal to the sum of the sides of as many squares of the design paper as there are rows of holes to be punched in a card. After each punching operation, the contact-pieces are moved through a distance represented by a square, by means of the cam 15, and, as soon as a card has been punched, a slight rotation is given to the cylinder 1, by means of a ratchet-wheel 2, pawl lever 14, and collar 21, so as to bring the next row of squares beneath the points of the contact pieces.
Patent GB-190111801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Valves particularly applicable to Valves for Steam Traps.
Inventor: POOLE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-10
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 11,801. Poole, W. J. June 10. Lift valves.- Devices for regulating the wear of a valve on its seat and applicable for valves generally are shown in Figs. 1 and 2 applied to a steam trap, and in Fig. 5 applied to a stop valve. The floating bell B, Figs. 1 and 2, has a spindle C with a terminal valve E closing on to a seat F in the discharge pipe. Tangential ports J in the inner end of the discharge pipe allow the ejected water to act on vanes H on the spindle, so as to rotate the valvo and grind it on to its seat. The vanes may bo replaced by a second set of ports. The stop valve E, Fig. 5, has a boss G formed with ports K, and the spindle C has a flywheel M and an operating- handle N screwing on to the casing. The valve and spindle may be separate, and the ported boss made larger so as to act as a flywheel.
Patent GB-190111941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Cotton Seed.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 11,941. Boult, A. J., [Grassie, L.]. June 11. Processes of treating cotton seed.-Relates to an improvement in the process of treating cotton seed described in Specification No. 6909, A.D. 1900. The cracking, threshing, and screening operations indicated by the numeral 1 in the diagram shown in Fig. 5 of the above-mentioned Specification are replaced by a series of roller breaks and screens such as are ordinarily employed in flour milling.
Patent GB-190113274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process and Machine for the Manufacture of Marquetry
Inventor: BOEHME AUGUST
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,274. B÷hme, A. June 29. Shaping by cutting.-Relates to a machine for the manufacture of marquetry. The pattern to be inlaid is stamped out of a steel plate c, Fig. 3. Cutting blades a of the hardest steel are placed in the openings b of the plate c. The plate c is supported on an unstamped plate d. This stamping-out device a, c, d is placed on the bed g of a pressing-machine, Fig. 4. The sheet of wood in which the pattern is to be punched out is placed on the blades a. Pressure is applied hv the roller r, which is traversed across the wood by a table q propelled by a handle l, gearing k,j, i, and a rack p and pinion. Pressure is applied to the table q by rollers t and screws v. The pieces stamped out of the sheet of wood may be used for inlaying perforated sheets of a different kind of wood.
Patent GB-190114223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Toy Rowing Boats.
Inventor: KNELL PERCY EDWIN
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 14,223. Knell, P. E. July 12. Toy boats.-Relates to a clockwork toy boat, for floating on water or running on a level surface, fitted with a figure which is moved to imitate rowing. The figure c is pivoted at b, and is provided with pivoted arms d, which are connected to slotted links working on a guide-rod m and driven by cranks h actuated by clockwork f. The hands also carry oars k working in rowlocks l. The toy may be adapted for running on a level surface by fitting wheels w, x to the boat, the former projecting through the bottom and being driven by the clockwork. The slotted links j may be replaced by rods working in guides.
Patent GB-190115352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Emery Cloth and the like.
Inventor: ROCKSTROH WILHELM MAX
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 15,352. Rockstroh, W. M. July 29. Emery, sand, and like cloth and paper, holders for. A removable strip of emery, sand, glass, or other paper or cloth is held at one end of the holder or handle a by a toothed plate m, and at the other end by jaws b, c pivoted together at f. The jaw b is pivoted at d to the handle, and has a spring p for pressing up the end of the jaw c, to which is connected the rod g urged upwards by the spring i. By pressing on the spring i, the rod g opens the jaws to release the emery cloth and pushes them from their recess in the handle.
Patent GB-190125525-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Performing Operations of Manicure and Chiropody.
Inventor: WHIT-GOULD FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 25,525. Gould, F. Whit-. Dec. 13. Corns, bunions, and the like, treatment of. - Operations of manicure and chiropody are performed by suitable instruments E driven through a flexible shaft D from an electromotor B mounted on a stand A. The toes may be separated during the operation by the rings f on the tongs F which are held open by the rack f<1>.
Patent GB-190125819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: DAWSON MARY
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 25,819. Dawson, M. Dec. 18. Tyres, pneumatic.-The air tube is protected by interposing between it and the outer cover a puncture resisting strip of fabric formed of whipcord, string, or like warp threads a held close together by lighter weft threads b placed some distance apart. The fabric may be coated with waterproof solution and paint or varnish. In modifications, the strips, of fabric may be edged with india-rubber or cane ; the outside warp threads may be thinner and more tightly drawn than those in the middle ; the fabric may be woven in the ordinary manner, or the warp threads may consist of a single cord wound round a mandrel ; the strip of fabric may form the lining of the outer cover and may be attached to the rim. The Provisional Specification describes a puncture-resisting strip which consists of a rubber band ribbed on its inner surface.
Patent GB-190201133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vaginal Irrigators
Inventor: WESTLAKE HENRICUS WALLACE
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1133. Westlake, H. W. Jan. 15. Syringes ; irrigators.-A vaginal irrigator comprises a tube A which conducts the medicament from a fountain or bulb to an enlarged cavity in a head B screwed on the tube A and formed with holes b, which are of small diameter, as compared with the thickness of the walls, and are arranged in staggered or spiral formation. The fluid escapes through openings c formed in a tube C screwed on the head B, provided with an outlet pipe c<1> and closed at its rear end by a flange c<11>. The front edges 4 of the openings c are depressed, to facilitate the entrance of liquid.
Patent GB-190202379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Concentrating Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: ZANNER ADOLF
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 2379. Zanner, A. Jan. 29. Drawings to Specification. Cements.-A cement for cementing stoneware plates to cast iron, and for filling up the joints between the plates, consists of a mixture of asbestos and soluble glass.
Patent GB-190204240-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to Turbines Worked by Elastic Fluids.
Inventor: REUTER THEODOR
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 4240. Reuter, T. Feb. 19. Steam &c. turbines.-A ring of spiral nozzles or ducts b, of rectangular cross-section and tapering towards both the inlet and outlet sides, has the inlets controlled by valves d and the outlets forming a continuous ring for the emission of steam or other pressure fluid.