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Patent GB-189804019-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rinsing-apparatus for Bottles, Jars, and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: DELIN HERMANN
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 4019. Delin, H. Feb. 17. Cleaning bottles &c. - Relates to bottle &c. washing apparatus in which sand or other abrading- agent is carried in by the jet of water. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The bottle is inverted and held against the padded support G over the water pipe C. By turning the handle E attached to the part D the pipe B is depressed so that water under pressure enters the openings a from the supply pipe A. The rotation of the part D brings openings in it opposite the openings c, and sand &c. in the cup H enters the pipe C and is carried up by the water. A small rotation of the handle E serves to admit water only. Three modifications are described, all of which relate to the mechanism by which the supply of water and sand is controlled ; in one a lever is employed, and in the other two cam pieces.
Patent GB-189811506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Telephones.
Inventor: KUMBERG JULES ERNEST OTHON
Filed: 1898-05-20
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 11,506. Kumberg, J. E. O. May 20. Telephones ; phonographs; telephone signals, recording. - Telephones are arranged in conjunction with phonographs so that while speaking into a mouthpiece b<1> part of the sound is transmitted by a telephone transmitter b and part is conveyed by a tube b<2> to the phonograph at the transmitting-station. The telephone receiver is mounted on the travelling arm g of the phonograph so that messages may be recorded on the cylinder or received through an ear-tube d* or through the electrically-connected telephone receiver c. The phonograph is provided with an additional reproducer diaphragm f connected by the tube f* to the telephonic transmitter for explaining 'cause ' of absence &c.' to any calling subscriber in the absence of the called subscriber. This reproducer is placed in and out of action by a handle m<2> and is provided with a cam traversing mechanism f<8>, f<4>, Fig. 2, the shaft f<9> also having an arm for raising the reproducer from the cylinder during the return or resetting motion. Fig. 7 shows a section of the "micro-diaphragm" d, e in which the receiver diaphragm d' is connected to the recording-diaphragm e<4> by means of a wire e<5>. The wire passes through the screen and floating weight upon which the double tool e<1> is pivoted. The floating weight is pivoted at e<7>, and is controlled by a spring e<8> and screw e'‹ on one side and the stud e<12> on the other. Either tool can be brought into position by a slight angular rotation. The arm g, Fig. 1, supporting the " micro-diaphragm " d, e is mounted on a rod g<1> and is provided with a driving-screw h. The arm is provided at its forward extremity with a saddle j<1> which runs on a bar k. Fig. 8 shows a view of the indicator scale and the cam axle k<5> for raising the frame k<2> and bar k when the phonograph is to be thrown out of gear or reset. n<4> is a magnet in the signalling-circuit for bringing the phonograph into gear by means of the pawl n which operates the cam axle k<5> when a calling subscriber wishes to record a message in the absence of the called subscriber. A second movable pointer shows the traverse and the part of the cylinder used. A form of transmitter having a delicately-mounted single contact microphone is described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-189823335-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cistern or Tank for Water Storage.
Inventor: DOWNTON JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 23,335. Downton, J. Nov. 5. Tanks and cisterus.-Tanks for water storage in buildings are made with a conical bottom c and an outlet d at the lowest point to prevent the accumulation of sedimentary matter. The top is closed, and an air valve e is provided which is closed by a float f when the tank is full, or the ordinary ball float and cock may be used to stop the supply.
Patent GB-189824993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing for Pistons and the like.
Inventor: LOCKWOOD CARR
Filed: 1898-11-26
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 24,993. Lochwood, C. Nov. 26. Pistons.-Relates to double-action packing-rings and to adjustable piston-block rings especially applicable for use in high-pressure marine engines. The packing-ring a, as shown in Fig. 1, is cut through at b and at z, so that, in addition to its distensive action, it has an axial or lateral action when screwed down or compressed endwise. Rings of large diameter may be fitted with flat or coiled expanding springs c, or radial expanding springs, and may have ridges y for checking undue expansion. The piston block rings d are formed with check ridges to engage with the packing- rings, and are cut through to receive angular joint-pieces secured to the rings d by bolts and furnished with set-screws. The rings d, instead of being provided with joint-pieces, may have expanding springs lodged in pockets between the cut ends. Adjustment is then effected by temporarily slackening the junk-ring.
Patent GB-189826093-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Treating Latex for the Separation of India Rubber and Allied Products therefrom.
Inventor: CHRISTY THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-10
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 26,093. Christy, T., [Hart, J.]. Dec. 10. Filters or strainers. -India-rubber or like latex is cleaned in the filtering or straining and washing apparatus shown. A receptacle G is closed below by a filter or strainer H, and is secured by clamps on a larger vessel J. The receptacle G contains a stirrer having blades inclined so as to drive the contents downward, the lowest blade bearing on the filter H. The vessel J is provided with a funnel L conveying water to its lower part, a large side opening N and inclined lip, and a waste valve P. The latex is mixed with water, alcohol and water, or other liquid, in the receptacle G : the filtered portion falls into the water in the vessel J, where india-rubber or the like separates and floats.
Patent GB-189901883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliancec for Moistening or Gumming Envelopes, Stamps, and for similar purposes.
Inventor: KNAUBER WALTER H
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 1883. Knauber, W. H. Jan. 26. Damping envelopes and the like.-A reservoir A for water or mucilage is provided with a holder K which is slipped over the finger, and a sponge H by which water or mucilage flowing from the reservoir may be applied to a stamp or envelope. A screw cap G is provided for covering the sponge when not in use.
Patent GB-189906697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave Motors.
Inventor: GEHRE MAX
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6697. Gehre, M. March 28. Ratchet gearing.-The ratchet-wheel a of a wave motor is operated both on the rise and fall of floats f, by giving each float lever b connection to two ratchet arms d with pawls v. In Fig. 1 the lever b is shown connected to the arms d by links c, while in Fig. 3 the lever b is connected to one arm d through a link, and the other arm d is operated through a link from an arm on the spindle of the lever b.
Patent GB-189907552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Making Biscuits.
Inventor: POUEY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7552. Pouey, A. April 11. Moulding biscuits.- The dough is fed on to a travelling belt z and passed between rollers 8 and 9. Thence it travels to a sliding mould h fitted with cutters. The mould is depressed to cut the dough by means of a vertically-reciprocating block m operated by the rod n attached to the driving-wheel c. The mould is then raised, carrying the biscuits with it, by the springs 18, and slid by the rod i until it is beneath the block q, which then descends, depressing the plungers 19 and discharging the cut biscuits on to trays resting on a second travelling belt.
Patent GB-189911717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Inventor: HODGSON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 11,717. Hodgson, A. E. June 6. Drawings to Specification. Secondary batteries.-A separator for the plates of secondary batteries is formed of glass fibres woven into a fabric.
Patent GB-189914995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Gas Burners.
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1900-07-20
Abstract: 14,995. Duncan, J. H. H., New Sunlight Incandescent Co., and Barnett, H. T. July 20. Incandescent gas and vapour burners. - In burners designed for use without chimneys, the cone 2 is connected to the inverted cone 1 by a tube 3 of uniform diameter, and the air supply entering through the holes 4 is controlled by a split ring 5<a>, which is of such a depth, or is so arranged, that it can never close the holes 4 sufficiently to produce a luminous or sootdepositing flame. The detachable burner head 8 is formed with pearshaped or similar orifices 11, and the globe bolder 12 is attached at 15 to arms 13, of which the ends are screwed at 14 and 16 respectively to the lower and upper cones 2, 1 of the burner. In a modification, the special shape of the parts 1, 2, 3 of the bunsen tube is obtained by inserting a liner into a cylindrical tube, after the manner described in Specification No. 10,497, A.D. 1894. By reducing the size of the holes 11 in the burner head, and the diameter of the intermediate cylindrical part 3, the burner may be employed with acetylene or other rich gas.
Patent GB-189915723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 15,723. Lake, H. H., [Imperial Writing Machine Co.]. Aug. 1. Type-writers.-Relates mainly to the production of typewriting machines which are noiseless in operation. Fig. 2 shows in sectional elevation from front to rear a machine constructed in accordance with the invention. The keys K are linked by rods s<5> to curved. levers s'‹, which actuate slotted levers s<3> pivoted to adjustable blocks t<2>, The levers s<3> are linked to sliding type-bars s, each bearing three types on its face. Each key lever rests on a rocking cam k controlled by a spring. The universal bar r<27> passes beneath all the key levers, and its depression rocks the shaft r<23> so as to operate the escapement shown in plan in Fig. 8. The fixed tooth r<29> being rocked out of engagement with the rack R<4>, and the pivoted tooth R<5>* into engagement therewith, the carriage spring moves the carriage and rack towards the left, concussion being prevented by air-cushioning in the cylinder r<33>. On the release of the universal bar, the tooth r<29> re-engages with the rack, and the pivoted tooth returns to the position shown in Fig. 8. The carriage slides on rods A<1>, A<2>, Fig. 2, and is adapted to be raised and lowered to print from either of the three series of type. This is effected by a roll b<1> projecting into a groove b on the carriage and mounted on a rocking arm provided with movable stops and actuated by the shift-key S. The rocking arm has air-cushioning devices B<1> at both ends. The apertures b<6>, b<8>, of which the latter is closable by a valve linked with the movable stop, enable cushioning to be effected at the desired point. An inlet valve is provided at the bottom of each dash-pot. The carriage is furnished with a piston at its right-hand end, which enters a dash-pot when the carriage is returned so as to form an air-cushioning stop. The platen consists of a small block adapted to rise and fall with the carriage and guided in a block p<2> fixed on the rod A<1>. It projects in front of the feed-rolls R R', and the paper is fed over it for impression. The rod A<1> is adapted to be slightly flexed to adjust the platen towards or away from the type-bars. Line spacing is effected by a lever which raises a vertically-sliding and air-cushioned rack bar on the carriage so as to turn the feed-roll R by means of a segment-wheel, pawl, and ratchet-wheel. The escapement rack R<4>, Fig. 8, is pivoted so that it falls by its own weight into engagement with the escapement teeth. By means of a pushrod and double-rocker-lever it can be lifted to allow the carriage to be returned, the rack dropping back into line with the escapement as soon as the paper carriage reaches its cushioning-stop. The ink-ribbon is supported in front of the platen by swinging-guides i hinged to levers i<1> which are lifted each time the shaft r<23> is rocked on the operation of the escapement. Each ribbon spool has a ratchet-wheel operated by a long loosely-pivoted pawl, also actuated from the shaft r<23>. The pawl can be swung into working position with either spool as required.
Patent GB-189920177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: BRUELE LEON
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,177. Br³le, L. Oct. 7. Tobacco pipes.-The smoke passage is formed by a groove a, preferably of helical form, upon a cylinder or plug b fitting the enlarged bore of the stem. The bore of the stem may be provided with a lining c of vulcanite &c. The plug b is fixed to the mouthpiece f so that it may be withdrawn for cleaning &c. The ends of the groove communicate with the bowl and mouthpiece by passages e.
Patent GB-189920442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Mules and Twiners.
Inventor: MOORHOUSE JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 20,442. Moorhouse, J. Oct. 12. Mules and twiners. -Relates to the driving- mechanism. The fast pulley B on the rim shaft is driven from a loose pulley D on the countershaft. The pulley D is fast to a second loose pulley E, and between the latter and a third loose pulley F is a fast pulley G. The usual taking-in pulley H is also fast to the shaft. During spinning the strap I is partly on each of the pulleys E and G, during backing-off and winding it is partly on G and F, and, when the mule is stopped, it is wholly on the loose pulley F. The rod R carrying the guide-fork for the strap I is operated from the setting-on rod N through the system of levers shown, or automatically by connecting this system of levers with a lever U mounted on and operated by the usual strap guider shaft. This connection is made by means of a spring V and a slotted rod, which allows the strap to be moved on to the loose pulley F by operating the rod N. The end of the rod N is also slotted as shown, to allow of the automatic movements of the lever L when the mule has been once started. In a modification, the pulleys H and G are fast on a loose sleeve, while the pulleys E and D are separate from one another and fast on the countershaft, the loose pulley F being mounted on the sleeve. Either belt or rope pulleys may be employed. The Provisional Specification states that two or more backing-off friction cones may be employed.
Patent GB-189923937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: ADOLFSSON ANDERS EDWARD
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,937. Adolfsson, A. E. Dec. 1. Acetylene.- Relates to acetylene - generating apparatus in which the carbide is automatically supplied in regulated quantities. It consists of a vessel divided into two compartments by a partition 26, the first 1 containing the carbide hopper 2 and forming the actual generator, and the second 15 containing the regulating- devices and forming a gas chamber. Beneath the hopper is a feeding-drum 3 having screw-shaped cells formed by.elastic partitions 7, into which the granulated carbide falls from the hopper and is transferred into pockets arranged around a rotating wheel 10. The wheel dips into the water, and is enclosed by a casing 27, and as it rotates the carbide is carried down into and mixed with the water. A guard or screen prevents splashing. The feeding-roll may be formed of a cylindrical brush. The gas generated passes through a passage, one end of which is above the water level, through the hollow hub 17, and, rising beneath the curved vanes of a wheel 14, causes the wheel to rotate. This wheel is wholly covered by a liquid of as great a specific gravity as possible. The rotation of this wheel causes the wheel 10 and also the feeding-drum 3 to rotate, by means of gear-wheels &c. In the upper part of the chamber 15 is a chamber 22, open to the atmosphere by a tube 23, and provided with a spring 20 and a flexible diaphragm 24, to which a lever 21 is attached. As pressure increases in the gas chamber, the diaphragm is driven inwards, and the lower end of the lever 21 checks or stops the rotation of the wheel 14 until the pressure becomes reduced.
Patent GB-190007342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Gear.
Inventor: RICKARD JAMES READ
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7342. Richard, J. R. April 20. Driving-gear for boat propellers. - Relates to reversing-gearing for launches &c. A bevel-wheel B fixed on the end of the driving-shaft A is geared to a similar wheel D fixed on the driven shaft C, by loose pinions E mounted in a drum H. The necks of the drum form clutches adapted to engage with sliding clutches J, K, the first being mounted on a feather on the driven shaft, and the second being held stationary as regards rotation. The two clutches are coupled by side rods L having pins to work in guide slots m and to engage the operating-levers o. When the clutch J is engaged, the driven shaft rotates with the driver ; when the clutch K is in gear the direction of rotation is reversed. Friction gearing may be used instead of toothed, and the surface of one wheel of each pair may be perforated or slotted, while the other is covered with some pliable material.
Patent GB-190008454-A (GB)
Title: A Tool for Opening Starched and Ironed Stud Holes in Shirts & Collars and for Raising the Plaits on Starched Goods and for Opening Eyelets.
Inventor: CATT ROBERT
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 8454. Catt, R. May 8. Pliers.- Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan, of a tool for opening stud-holes or raising the plaits of starched goods, or for opening eyelets.
Patent GB-190012844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines
Inventor: BRAKEFIELD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 12,844. Brakefield, W. July 17 Propelling.-In order to propel flying machines by giving them a series of impulses in a particular direction, two series of weights A and B are caused to move so that their centres of gravity describe circular paths M, H with equal energy. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the mass A, not shown, rotates about the centre C, while the mass B, which is four times that of A, reciprocates in a frame L, being moved by a crank S rotating at half the angular velocity of the mass A. In Fig. 4, the mass B is rotated about a shaft at the end of the arm carrying the mass A, and at the same angular velocity.
Patent GB-190014063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Combined Switches and Fuses.
Inventor: PILLINGER GILBERT CECIL
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 14,063. Pillinger, G. C., and Vandam, A. Aug. 4. Switches ; c ut - outs. - Relates to combined switches and fuses for use on distributing- boards. Fig. 3 shows one arrangement. The switch arm 1 is formed of insulating-material, and carries contacts 3, 4 adapted to engage the terminals 5, 9. The fuse 11 is fitted on a support 12 provided with plugs 15, 16 adapted to take in holes in the contacts 3, 4 and so bridge these contacts. In a modified arrangement, the fuse wire is directly carried by the switch arm, being secured thereto by screws &c. The Provisional Specification states that the switch arm may be so pivoted as to be readily withdrawn from its supports.
Patent GB-190014654-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Washing Device for Photographic Prints.
Inventor: SMITH JAMES SYMINGTON
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 14,654. Smith, J. S. Aug. 16. Washing. - Relates to a device for washing prints, films, or plates. In Fig. 3, the apparatus is shown as arranged for washing prints. It consists of a shallow spout or chute which is made up of hinged sections a. The margin of each print f is gripp e d at a hinged joint, while the water from a tap g runs over the whole series. Plates may be supported by pegs at the hinged joints, or each plate may rest on the edge of the plate beneath it.
Patent GB-190015879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obtaining Volatile Metals especially Mercury Antimony and Cadmium
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 15,879. Armstrong, J. Sept. 6. Mercury; antimony; cadmium; metals, extracting.-Relates to the extraction of volatile metals such as mercury, cadmium, and antimony. The furnaces described in Specification No. 3462, A.D. J900, for extracting zinc may be used for other volatile metals. The Figure shows a modified construction. The shaft furnace is divided into two chambers b, c, one for the fuel and the other for the ore. The volatile metal passes over into a condenser l, l<1>, l<2>, escape being prevented by a liquid seal l<3> formed of liquid or molten metal. The condenser may be maintained at such a temperature as to obtain the metal in the liquid or powdered form.
Patent GB-190022223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reducing-valves.
Inventor: KRAMER FRIEDRICH MAX
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 22,223. Kramer, F. M. Dec. 6. Reducing-valves.- A reducing - valve is shown in the closed or normal position in Fig. 3. The casing is divided by diaphragms into three chambers, -the high-pressure chamber p, the lowpressure chamber p<1>, and the valve chamber K. The saucer-shaped valve k fits on tubular seats h, h', and steam passes through the tubular seats and the valve when the valve is open. A port s in the valve admits steam into the valve chamber, and the valve is normally closed by the low-pressure steam acting on a flexible diaphragm which is connected to the weighted lever b, and by means of a socket f to the valve spindle. The check valve a fits inside the hollow spindle of the main valve, and, when the pressure in the low-pressure chamber falls, the weighted lever drops, and the check valve is opened by the movement of the socket f. Steam from the valve chamber then escapes past the check valve into the lowpressure chamber, and allows the further movement of the socket to open the main valve, and the low-pressure chamber is then brought to the normal pressure.
Patent GB-190100787-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Hermetically Closing of Tins, Canisters, and Boxes and the like made of Sheet Metal
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 787. Taylor, C. E., and Head, W. Jan. 12. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.-Relates to means for hermetically closing tins, canisters, metal boxes, and the like for containing food or other articles of a perishable nature, or for containing explosives or inflammable materials. An off-set is formed on the outside edge of the tin, or other article, for carrying a disc of sheet metal or other suitable substance with or without the interposition of solder or a packing ring. The top edge of the shoulder is then folded over and compressed upon the disc so as to form an airtight joint as at b in Figs. 2 and 4. For opening the tins, the disc is cut round close to the shoulder.
Patent GB-190102192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Dry Gas Meters
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1901-01-31
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 2192. Glover, R. T. Jan. 31. Meters. - T h e registering-me- chanism A of dry gas meter is en- closed in a casing D, which is secured to the casing B of the meter. The arbor of the first wheel of the train is removably attached to the spindle E of the meter mechanism, by which arrange- ment the register- ing-mechanism can be removed for examination &c. without opening the meter. The registering-casing is provided with a door, which may be locked by a hasp F secured in a casing G by a lead or other seal.