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Patent GB-189905416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swing Break Switches for Electric Currents.
Inventor: WALKLATE JOSEPH JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5416. Walklate, J. J. March 13. Switches, rapidmoving. A U- shaped blade or brush A, pivoted at B, is formed with extensions connected by a bar or pin D. A spring E, fixed at one end at F and with the other end secured to the pin D, gives a quick make or break when the loose handle G is operated.
Patent GB-189907539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Acetylene Gas Lamps.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE ARBUTHNOT
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7539. Moore, G. A. April 11. Acetylene lamps; carriage lamps; velocipede lamps.-In vehicle, domestic, and other lamps, the calcium - carbide cartridges are so stored that they are not attacked by moisture until required for use. In the lamp shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the water-tight cartridges o are fed seriatim by a spring e to a chamber f, in which the case is pierced by a pricker p before the chamber is turned by the thumb-piece h<1> to eject the cartridge through the opening i<2> into the water chamber a. When gas is generated too rapidly, the increased pressure forces a portion of the water from the chamber a into a secondary chamber formed by the depending plate a<2>, and the gas is dried while traversing the absorbing-material non its way to the burner k. The water chamber a is filled through a tube j, and access to the chamber a, d is obtained by removing the respective plates b<1>, d<1>. In a modification, the chamber d is arranged within the casing a<1>, and carbide packages, open at one side and enveloped in a common sleeve or stocking of waterproof material, are torn off and fed to the water chamber by the horizontal rotation of a disc located in the top of the chamber a'. In another modification, the cartridge is fed to the water chamber by turning the superposed holder until an opening in its lower end coincides with a corresponding opening in the top of the water chamber.
Patent GB-189908223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing Electric Primers, Batteries and Cells.
Inventor: FRASER GORDON COLQUHOUN
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 8223. Fraser, G. C., and Elphinstone, G. K. B. April 19. Blasting-cartridges.-A portable apparatus for measuring the currents necessary to fire primers, and given by firing batteries, and for testing the condition of primers, consists of a dead-beat ammeter A, connected in series with a key D and a variable resistance E, F between two terminals G, G<1>, in a case ; two other terminals, connected together, are also provided. The ammeter scale may be provided with special marks in addition to an ampere scale. The variable resistance may extend up to 50 ohms, consisting partly of a resistant wire F coiled on a circular support to directly touch the contact arm E, the higher resistances being coils connected between studs. A spring may be provided to return the contact arm automatically, and place the maximum resistance in circuit.
Patent GB-189908821-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Purifying Waste Distillery Liquors and Extracting therefrom Valuable Products.
Inventor: SQUIRE WILLIAM STEVENS
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 8821. Squire, W. S. April 27. Manures; foul waters, treating; precipitating.- Treating distillers' waste liquors. The tun room water and the water resulting from steeping the barley are purified by treating them with manganate or permanganate of sodium or potassium. The manganese dioxide formed is allowed to subside, and the purified liquid is run off. The spent wash or burnt ale is neutralized with lime or with lime and calcium carbonate, and the resulting precipitate is washed and dried and used as a manure. The clear liquid is concentrated, preferably in a triple-effect apparatus, and the steam given off from the last evaporator is condensed and may be used in the mashing process in the distillery. The concentrated liquid, when cold, deposits crystals of calcium lactate, which may be used for the manufacture of lactic acid, and the liquid is then passed through a dialysing apparatus, in order to separate the glycerine and salts contained in it. The liquid which remains is concentrated to a syrupy consistency, and then mixed with maize meal or other suitable material and used as cattle food.
Patent GB-189910313-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Enemas.
Inventor: INGRAM FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,313. Ingram, F. W. May 16. Syringes. - The inlet or suction tube d of an enema having the usual bulb and delivery tube is formed with a rolled or turned-over end f. The valve e has a roughened outer surface and a central rib which keep it in place in the tube d, in which tube it is completely inserted. The ring f isintended to prevent the valve from rattling against the sides of the basin &c.
Patent GB-189914800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vices.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 14,800. Haddan, H. J., [Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik A. Schõrfl's Nachfolger]. July 18. Vices. - The parts k<2>, k<7> of the jaw k fit into slots k<3>, k<8> in the jaw k<1>, so that tubes &c. of various sizes may be gripped. One side of the jaws is cut away as shown at k<4>, to facilitate putting the tubes &c. in position. The jaw k has a projecting part k<5> which registers with the part k<9> of the jaw k<1>, so that very short tubes may be gripped. The jaw k has a tubular nut z for engagement with the adjusting-screw b, and the e jaw k' has a flattened stud l<1> which is held in the circular part of a keyhole slot in the base a by a set-screw. The jaws can be turned together round the axis of the pin l<1> and screw b, and the jaw k<1> can be slid out altogether in a certain position, the cut-away parts k<4> facilitating this movement. The vice can be fixed in a vertical or a horizontal position by passing the screws s, s<1> through the horizontal or vertical line of bolt-holes c.
Patent GB-189922825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Briquettes or Blocks of Small Coal, Graphite, Sand and other Substances, and Apparatus for the Purpose.
Inventor: WAISSBEIN MOSES
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-11-15
Abstract: 22,825. Waissbein, M. Nov. 15. Bricks. - Sand, chamotte, or crushed fireclay, chrome iron ore, or other substance is mixed, with small coal, the mixture being heated u n t i l the ingredients cohere, and then compressed or formed into briquettes or blocks. The briquettes may be used as building-bricks, chrome iron ore bricks being used in Siemens' Martin furnaces. Briquettes of iron or other ore, sand, chromate of iron, &c. may be made by mixing with small coal, heating the mixture until bituminous vapours are evolved, and then compressing the heated mass. The briquettes may be afterwards fired in suitable kilns. In some cases the compression is dispensed with, and the heating may be effected in the manner described in Specification No. 12,508, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.]. Fig. 1 represents a retort which may be used in the heating process. A vertical cylinder A is fitted with a series of quadrantal shelves B, which are arranged helically and are swept by a series of rakes b mounted upon a vertical shaft C. The mixture for forming the briquettes is supplied to the uppermost shelf from a hopper A', and, after being swept from shelf to shelf, is discharged by means of a shoot D. Hot gases for heating the retort may be supplied through a pipe E, the waste gases being withdrawn through a pipe F.
Patent GB-190001427-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Crushing Mills.
Inventor: STURTEVANT THOMAS LEGGETT
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 1427. Sturtevant, T. L., and Sturtevant, T. J. Jan. 23. Roller mills for rock and ores. The rolls are made up of segments h pivoted between flanges on a boss e. These segments are pressed outwards by centrifugal force, but they yield in the event of excessive strain between the rolls. The segments may be surrounded by tyres k, as in Fig. 2. One roll of each pair may be of the usual construction.
Patent GB-190001519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Measured Quantities of Aerated Liquids in Exchange for Coin and for Displaying Advertisements.
Inventor: MYERS ADOLPH
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1901-01-24
Abstract: 1519. Myers, A., Myers, L., Matthews, T., and Baker, F. R. Jan. 24. Measured quantities, delivering.-A supply of aÙrated beverages is obtained from a siphon bottle in a casing a<2> after prepayment. The casing, containing rests a<3>, a<4>, to determine the position of the bottle, has a hinged front a<2> which turns down to admit the bottle and bears a modifying nozzle L to fit the nozzle of the bottle. The bottle stands on a plate which is screwed up or down to the required height. A slide C is pulled down by a spring c<2>, and a pivoted pawl D on it opens the valve of the siphon bottle until the pawl slips, while a dash-pot I renders the action sufficiently slow to ensure the required draught. The coin H intervenes between an external lever g and an internal lever F which lifts the slide C. An endless band N formed of hinged plates or a drum is operated to show a succession of advertisements through a window. The internal lever F has a knuckle-jointed extension f<5> to catch the hinge pins.
Patent GB-190004383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and/or connected with Electric Controlling Apparatus.
Inventor: LINCOLN JOHN CROMWELL
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1901-03-07
Abstract: 4383. Lincoln, J. C. March 7. Switches. - Relates to controllers particularly adapted for compound-wound motors supplied from two or more groups of battery cells. The contacts are so arranged on the controller cylinder that the voltage supplied to the shunt winding is constant, though that of the series winding be changed. Fig. 1 shows the controller, and Fig. 4 a diagram of the connections for controlling a motor supplied by four batteries K<1>, K<2>, K<3>, K<4>. The cylinder A, carrying contacts c<1> ....... c<33>, is mounted on a shaft a fitted at one end with a pinion d with which suitable gearing D works. Fixed contacts F, F<1>, J, J<1> and B<1> ... B<8> rub on these contacts when the cylinder is rotated, and make connections as indicated in Fig. 4, to place the batteries in series or in parallel with the series winding, but always constant in regard to the shunt winding F". In the " off " or intermediate positions the tixed contacts spring into recesses f, f<1> between the contacts on the cylinder, which are insulated from one another by rings H. Resistances R, R<1> are arranged to assist in stopping the armature. When the motors are running at high speed, as on a vehicle on a down grade, the armature may be arranged to supply energy to the batteries to re-charge them.
Patent GB-190007701-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Apparatus for use in Shaping the Peripheries of Dishes, Plates, Plaques, Vegetable Dishes, Soup-plates, Soup-tureens and similar Articles.
Inventor: DAVIES FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7701. Davies, F. April 26. Pottery.-Relates to apparatus for shaping the plain or scalloped edges or rims of circular, oval, and other dishes, plates, plaques, vases, tobacco jars, soup tureens, &c. from plastic china clay &c. A profile tool 4 is bolted to a slotted bar m carried by a sliding bar or crosshead k, which is arranged to slide in guides l of a weighted lever d, and is moved into, and nut of, action by a spring i<2> and handle d<3>. A profile or pattern plate 5, fixed on the jigger snindle 2, bears against a roller t carried by an adjustable slotted bar r bolted to a forked lever o, which is pivoted at the lower end, and engages with a bolt n of the bar m so as to move the profile tool radially against or within the article in the plaster mould. The lever o is pulled into action by springs u, and the upper forked end of the lever may be pivoted and maintained in position by a spring o<3>. The lever d is pivoted at e to a pillar fitted in a socket on the bench, and is provided with bearings for a sliding rod j of the crosshead k.
Patent GB-190008648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Chocolate Covering Machines or Apparatus for Coating Various Small Objects with Easily Fusible Material.
Inventor: LEHMANN LOUIS BERNHARD
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 8648. Lehmann, L. B., [trading as Lehmann, J. M.]. May 10. Coating surfaces with liquids. - Relates to machines for coating small articles, biscuits, nuts, &c. by dipping them in chocolate or like material. The articles to be coated are placed on wire gratings or bashets and fed along guides, such as a, into the dipping- frame c. The frame is suspended by rods c<1> from a cross-bar c<5> carried by a vertical rod d, which is reciprocated to lower the frame c into the tank e by a rack and pinion device d', d<2>. The extent of the movement is controlled by an adjustable nut d<6> and retaining- pawl d<7>, and the frame is held in the raised position by a stop pin d<3> connected to a lever having an adjustable weight d<5>. The hammering to remove excess of coating material is produced by a wheel g having ratchet-like teeth which engage a pin g<1> and transmit the blow to pins or hammers f, f<1> connected to a shaft g<3>. The hammering- mechanism, which may be operated by hand or power, may be thrown out of gear by an eccentric operated by a handle g<5>. The agitators i in the tank e are connected to a rack operated through gearing i<3>, i<4>. A folding frame for turning the coated articles is shown in Fig. 1, (Sheet 3). The grating e is fed on to the frame a, a piece of paper laid on, and the part b turned over. The whole frame is then turned over, and finally the part a is turned back ready to receive the next grating.
Patent GB-190015773-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling for Railway Carriages Wagons and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: NEW JOHN EPHRAIM
Filed: 1900-09-05
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,773. New, J. E. Sept. 5 Couplings, automatic.-Each coupling consists of a hook D to which is bolted, riveted, or welded a lifting spur stay C adapted to lift a coupling-link G, normally resting on a stop piece M, into engagement with the hook. A rod pivoted to the hook at N may carry a pivoted U-link adapted to embrace the stay C, or a pivoted frame Q may carry a spring catch 0 to engage a recess P and operated by a handle T. The U-link may be operated by a cord passing over a pulley on the back of the wagon.
Patent GB-190016170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Packing.
Inventor: KELSEY SIDNEY EUGENE
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 16,170. Kelsey, S. E. Sept. 11. Pistons.-Selfextensible and contractile packing- rings are composed of a strip of suitable material, such as brass, which is folded upon itself, Fig. 5, or bent into a helical form, Fig. 3, and is then compressed, so as to upset the outer portion, and fill the interstices.
Patent GB-190022495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Doors for Wells, Mine Shafts and the like.
Inventor: LAMPRECHT ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 22,495. Lamprecht, A. Dec. 10. Lifts, well doors for. Relates to automatic apparatus for operating the well gates of mine and other shafts. The gates, which slide in front of one another to open in the case of a double shaft as shown, are each fitted with a nut g which engages with a horizontal screw f, one end of which is fitted with a pinion e, and the other with a pulley over which a weight i is slung. As the cage reaches the bottom ot the well, or it may be the top, it strikes and forces down a rack d engaging with the pinion e, thus rotating the screw f and opening the gate. When the cage leaves, the weight i closes the gate.
Patent GB-190104220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: VERNET ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 4220. Vernet, A., and Clerget, P. Feb. 27. Gas and like engines.-Into a compressed charge of air in the cylinder is admitted, besides the ordinary fuel, some body which may be both combustible and combustion-supporting, such as water, or a supporter of combustion such as oxygen or a chlorate or chromic-acid solution. When water is used, it is split up by the heat of combustion, the oxygen joining the carbon in the unconsumed fuel; the two lots of hydrogen and the carbon monoxide so formed then burn in the remainder of the air charge. Fig. 1 shows a vessel divided into two compartments band c containing respectively hydrocarbon and water with compressed air in the space d above them. The three spaces communicate with three valves m, n, o opening into the cylinder and operated by a stepped cam q, controlled by the governor through a tappet r. The ordinary air inlet and exhaust valves are shown at x and y.
Patent GB-190104834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Continuous Subsiders for Cleansing Surgar Juice or other Liquids.
Inventor: PICKERING JONATHAN
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 4834. Pickering, J., and Macgregor, P. March 7. Purifying saccharine liquids.-A settling-tank, for use in purifying sugar juice or other liquids, may be formed with a cylindrical portion A, secured to a conical portion M, and provided with an internal concentric cylinder B, the lower end of which extends nearly to the conical part M. An arrangement of scrapers and stirrers f<1>, f<1> is mounted upon a rotating shaft G, and the scrapers f<1> sweep over the inner surface of the tank. The sugar juice or other liquid flows from a pipe H into an annular channel J, whence the liquid passes into the annular chamber b, and beneath the cylinder B into the tank. The clear liquid flows over a lip b' into an annular channel C, provided with a discharge pipe E. When emptying the tank, the liquid may be withdrawn through a pipe F. A double outlet pipe may be attachel to the bottom of the tank, one outlet L being used when washing- out the tank, and the other L<1> for conducting the sediment to the filter-presses.
Patent GB-190107141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dust Collectors
Inventor: RACHEL WILHELM
Filed: 1901-04-04
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 7141. Rachel, W. April 4. Dust - collectors, having an upper cylindrical and a lower conical por- tion, are preferably m a d e entirely of metal to avoid risk of fire, the sections being formed with annular flanges a, b connected by spring, screw, or like clamps d. Packing e is placed between the flanges, and guid- ing plates k may be attached to the upper sections. The flanges a, b may be bent round strengthening rods ; or one of the adjacent edges has an annular flange, round which are bent the free ends of plates attached by bolts and nuts to the other edge, which is straight.
Patent GB-190109181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gun Carriages or Mountings.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9181. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. May 3. Field carriages.-The gun A, Fig. 2, is trained by moving it bodily along the axle C about the spade D' as a centre. For this purpose the axle C is curved, and traversing-gear c<2>, c<7> is carried on the trail. When the gun is about to be fired, the wheels C<1> rest on shoes, which are hung by rods from the carriage axle and are connected to the trail by rods d<3>, but at other times the shoes are housed by sliding the sleeve d<4>, to which the rods d<3> are attached, down the guide-bar d<5>. Wheel brakes are provided, consisting of bands E, the free ends of which are connected to bell-crank levers c<12> having their upper ends c<13> connected by a screw shaft c<14> carrying hand-wheels c<15>. In the recoil brake, Fig. 9, the liquid in the inner cylinder B<4> is forced by the recoil piston B<5> into the annular space behind the piston b<2> in the outer cylinder B against the action of the spring b<3>, so that the distance through which the spring b<3> is compressed is less than the travel of the recoil piston B<5>. The liquid from the inner cylinder reaches the outer cylinder past four cylindrical valve keys or plungers b<5>, which travel in recesses in the casing b<1> and control the recoil movement. In a modification, the hydraulic cylinder is carried between two spring cylinders, each of which is provided with two springs B'‹, B<11>, Fig. 17, connected by an intermediate casing B<9>, so that, when the piston is drawn out, each spring is compressed to half the travel of the piston, the casing moving out with the springs.
Patent GB-190109822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Coke-ovens.
Inventor: KOPPERS HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 9822. Koppers, H. May 11. Coking.-A Coppee coke oven is provided with means for regulating the admission of air and gas to the heating-flues. Series of cover-blocks a close the flues h, and are formed with central apertures, as shown in Fig. 4, communicating with the adjacent ovens A, through spaces b between the arch - supporting stones. These spaces bare covered by stones d having central perforations to receive removable air tubes f, which carry lateral snugs y. When the air tubes are turned so that the snugs rest over the lateral parts of the openings in the blocks a, the flow of gas into the flues is prevented, but when turned and lowered, so that the snugs rest on projections x formed on the interiors of the apertures, gas passes into the flues. The air supply can be cut off by removing the air tubes f, and inserting stones or blocks through the apertures in the stones d.
Patent GB-190109866-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hearing Appliance
Inventor: BUDGEN HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 9866. Budgen, H. May 13. Ear appliances.-Relates to an appliance to facilitate hearing, which is made to imitate a hand-bag, camera, deed-box, &c. A case H fitted with a handle C encloses a trumpet, the large end of which is provided with a removable cover B, while the small end I is adapted to receive a detachable ear piece, or is fitted with a telephone transmitter F. In the latter case, dry batteries G connected to the transmitter are enclosed in the case, and a receiver E is connected to wires wound on a coil so that they can be drawn out when required.
Patent GB-190113041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Method of Fixing Tiles for Walls and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 13,041. Thompson, W. P., [Walle, C.]. June 26. Wall and roofing tiles.-Each tile is formed with a deep hanging-nib or projection a, extending across the tile, an upper rib b and a lower rib c, and may be of the tongue shape shown in Fig. 4, or of lozenge shape. Nails or spikes s may be driven into the wood battens x above the upper edges of the tile in order to force the ribs firmly against the battens below, and the joints may be made water-tight and airtight by cement or mortar f.
Patent GB-190114649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Joints and Fish Plates.
Inventor: DAWE RICHARD HILL
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,649. Dawe, R.. H. July 18. Rail joints.-The head of the rail end, level with the web, is removed on the inner side, and the space is filled by an upward extension B<2> of the fishplate. Preferably this has a convex upper surface rising above the level of the rail tread at its centre, and the fishplate is thickened.