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Patent EG-25610-A (EG)
Title: Stirring device for activated sludges
Inventor: HOFKEN MARCUS
IPC: B01F27/93
Filed: 2010-02-08
Granted: 2012-03-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a stirring device for activated sludges comprising a hyperboloid stirring body (2) attached to a shaft (1), wherein a plurality of transport ribs (3) are provided on the top (O) of the stirring body (2) running toward the circumferential boundary (UM) thereof, wherein the transport ribs (3) have an oblique course, at least in sections, relative to a radial direction, and wherein an oblique position of the transport ribs (3) is selected such that, when the stirring body (2) rotates in a predetermined rotational direction (R), a flow is generated that is directed radially outward away from the circumferential boundary (UM) of the stirring body (2). In order to improve the efficiency of the stirring device, the invention proposes that at least one propeller (6) be attached to the shaft (1) that, when the stirring body (2) rotates in the rotational direction (R), generates a flow (A) directed toward the top (O) of the stirring body (2).
Patent GB-189703998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Terry and other Looped Fabrics.
Inventor: FAREY WILLIAM RICHARD GIBBS
Filed: 1897-02-15
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 3998. Farey, W. R. G., and Langhorne, R. Feb. 15. Looms, pile-forming in.-In looms for terry and other looped fabrics, the let-off mechanism described in Specification No. 3997, A.D. 1897, is provided with an additional spring pawl r<1>, operated by a lever r and a connection q<2> from the dobby for the formation of the loops. The other pawl k<1>, for actuating the let-off mechanism for the cloth between the loops, may also be controlled by the dobby, acting through the cord u. The reed is put back, while the warp is slack for making the loops, by means of the ordinary spring locking-lever, which, in this case, is connected to a lever operated by the dobby.
Patent GB-189710566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: VONHAUSEN AUGUST EMIL FRIEDRIC
Filed: 1897-04-28
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 10,566. Vonhausen, A. E. F. April 28. Driving-mechanism. - Relates to hand-driving mechanism for bicycles &c. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the two handle-bars move together. These are pivoted at a to a framework c and d, which is carried by the steering-post. A lever f, keyed to the same axis a, conveys their motion through two arms g to a ring h, which slides vertically on the handle-bar stem. Supported by ball bearings on the ring h is a ring i, which conveys the motion through the arms m to the bell-crank levers n, o, from the end o of which a rod p drives the chain-wheel. The ball bearings between the rings h and i permit the cycle to be readily steered. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the handle-bars e<1>, e<2> rise alternately. The bar e<1> carries a lever f, which, by means of the oscillating bar g' imparts a vertical motion to the segment-wheel t<1>, which slides on a tube b<1> A clutch v (fitted with ball bearings, if necessary), sliding freely round the segment t<1>, transmits its motion through a crank and connecting-rod m<1> to a wheel m<2> mounted on the steering-head. A similar arrangement connects the handle-bar e<2> to the same wheel. A belt or chain carries the motion to the chain-wheel.
Patent GB-189719299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stiffening Fabrics.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1897-08-20
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 19,299. Dymond, G. C., [Warren, E. K.]. Aug. 20. Woven fabrics for stiffeners are made from fibres i of horse-hair or other stiff hair, or fibres prepared from the quills of feathers, waxed and made into a strand, which is tightly bound with a thread m. Longitudinal threads n may be incorporated in the strand to give additional strength. The strands are used as warp or weft, or both, and are bound firmly into the fabric by the weft or warp threads engaging.in the spirals of the binding-thread m.
Patent GB-189720585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Packing of Flower Pots and other Round Articles in Boxes.
Inventor: HOLLAND JOSEPH ALFRED
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 20,585. Holland, J. A. Sept. 7. Packing-cases for flower pots and other round articles are fitted with recessed partitions C, preferably formed by cutting a wooden or papiermÔchÚ &c. board in a sinuous line longitudinally. The pots &c. rest on battens b, and when there is more than one tier battens may be interposed between the tiers, or the articles may rest on one another.
Patent GB-189722897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cut-outs for Electric Lighting and other purposes.
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS
Filed: 1897-10-06
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 22,897. Taylor, T. Oct. 6. Cut-outs.-The object is to increase the length of fuse wires and to minimize the risk of shortcircuiting. The base a is formed with a boss a<2>, having, in double-pole c u t - outs, four grooves b<1>, c<1>, b<2>, c<2> for the reception of the terminal plates d<1>, d<2>, e<1>, e<2>. These are bevelled and slide in undercuts in the boss. The leads h are led up through holes in the base, and are secured by screws i. To prevent lateral movements of the terminal plates, the screws g which secure the fuses pass into holes in the base. The boss a<2> is formed with hollow or scalloped faces so that the wires f only touch at the peaks. In single-pole cut-outs the terminals d<1>, e' are not required, and the fuse wire is led round the boss, which may be variously modified in shape to give air space.
Patent GB-189723218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: KOPS DANIEL
Filed: 1897-10-09
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 23,218. Kops, D. Oct. 9. Corsets are made with a yielding portion, so that they accommodate themselves to the movements of the abdomen, and are also provided with means to support that part of the body. As shown in elevation in Fig. 2 and horizontal section in Fig. 6, the fabric a is formed between the bones b into pleats e, e', e<2> which are ironed, but not sewn so that they allow of the expansion of the corset. These pleats are partly covered and held down by extensions 4, 5 of the pockets in which the bones are held, these pockets being sewn to the corset along three lines. Thin bones may be inserted in the extensions 4, 5. The abdomen is supported by the tapered bands d, d<1>, in each of which is a series of eyelets which engage with a hook c<2> on one of the busks and serve also to prevent the corset from becoming accidentally unfastened.
Patent GB-189802157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chaff Cutting Machines.
Filed: 1898-01-27
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 2157. Richmond, J. G., and Richmond & Chandler. Jan. 27. Chaff-cutters.-Relates to the feeding-mechanism, which is arranged so as to prevent the attendant's hands from being caught between the toothed feedrollers B, B. A large roller C with spindle C<1> is mounted in blocks D free to slide in guides in vertical standards E. The weight of the roller keeps the feed pressed upon the usual travelling belt A. In a modification, the roller C may be mounted at the ends of links pivoted on the shaft of the upper feed-roller B. In a further modification, the roller C is made smaller and the requisite pressure is obtained by means of springs or weights. A shield F prevents the feed from being entangled round the ends of the roller C.
Patent GB-189805021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seats for Water Closets.
Inventor: POCOCK GEORGE
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 5021. Pocock, G., and Pocock, P. R. [trading as Pocock Bros.], and Nevett, W. March 1. Closet seats.-The seat A is normally kept in the raised position shown by a spring bolt B the outer end of which bears against a plate a on the rear inclined edge of the seat. A projection c<2> on the side plate c<1> prevents the seat from being raised too far.
Patent GB-189807519-A (GB)
Title: Improved Door Closer and Door Holder.
Inventor: NORDQUIST JOHAN
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 7519. Nrordquist, J., and Nordquist, P.E. March 29. Door holders. - Relates to a doorclosing apparatus which is also adapted for holding the door open at any angle from 90‹ to 120‹. The plate 9 is fixed to the door frame, and the casing 1, containing the spring and brake mechanism, to the door. The door is closed by the action of a pair of spiral springs 2, which are compressed by flanges o n t h e cylinder 5 when the door is opened. The cylinder 5 is connected by the rod 7 to the link 8, which is jointed to the fixed plate 9. Both ends of the link 8 are fitted with ball bearings. The casing 1 is filled with glycerine, which is drawn into the cylinder 5 through the valve 21 and expelled through the valve 23 while the door is being opened and closed, thus acting as a brake. Exit of the liquid also takes place through a port 5<b>, which is opened by the passage of an aperture 6<b> in the plunger. This arrangement secures acceleration to close a spring latch and subsequent retardation to prevent banging. The door is held open by a pawl 28 which catches behind the end of the link 8, where it is held by a locking-lever 33 actuated by an external lever 36. The pawl 28 is mounted on a spring so as to give way to violence. The position of the locking-lever may be adjusted to hold the door open at different angles.
Patent GB-189812554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Collars.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 12,554. Fairweather, W., [Fessenden, J. C.]. June 4. Collars, neck.-The collar, open at the top, is fitted with a spring hinge at the bottom. If an ordinary collar breaks, it may be converted into a hinged collar by fitting on the spring hinge. Fig. 2 shows a section of the form of hinge preferred. The plates 7, 8, shaped to fit the collar to which they are held by covering-plates serving as stops, have tongues 9, 10 which fit together as shown. Notches in these tongues are engaged by lugs 13, 14 on the pieces 15, 16 which turn upon the hinge pin 17 against the action of the spring 18. The top ends of the collar are preferably held together by a steel spring 5, Fig. 1, secured to one side and having a clasp 6 to engage the other side.
Patent GB-189813732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Controlled Mechanism.
Filed: 1898-06-20
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 13,732. Wise, W. L., [Cheney, G. K.]. June 20. Actuating-mechanism; phonographic apparatus.- Relates to apparatus for giving an arm positively a slow motion in one direction and a quick return by automatic change from one driver to another, as in gramophones where the record is on a disc and the reproducer is carried by a swing arm. In the apparatus shown, the swing arm which is not shown is returned from the centre of the disc 2 to the periphery by means of a screw 28 which is driven when the disc is driven by an endless belt 31 and engages a pin 9 projecting down from the arm. This screw is mounted in a yoke 25 which can slide vertically in guides 29, 29<a> and is supported by a spring. When a horizontal lever 16 is pushed to the left it makes a vertical bell crank 23 push the yoke down and so leave the swing arm free to sink till the style of the reproducer feels the disc. A slight further movement of the lever 16 detaches a brake 34 from the disc, and the action of the instrument begins. A latch 36, having a screw 11 in its free end, holds the bell - crank lever till the swing arm trips it by bearing against the screw. The feed-screw now lifted by its spring lifts the swing arm clear of the disc and drives it back till the pin 9 encounters a bolt 22 on the horizontal lever 16, which, being consequently restored to its initial position, re-applies the brake 34. Coin action.-The coin 17 forms a connection between the horizontal lever and a hand-lever 12. A finger 20 on the hand-lever draws the bolt 22 away from the pin 9 before the horizontal lever is moved, this previous action being ensured by the engagement of the bolt in an L slot 19 in the plate below the horizontal lever. Fraud, preventing.-A knife operating with the hand-lever cuts a cord or wire if the coin is suspended by one.
Patent GB-189815521-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sheet Adjuster for Printing Machines.
Inventor: JOWETT JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-15
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 15,521. Jowett, J. July 15. Delivery apparatus.-Means for adjusting or knocking-up the sheets deposited on the delivery board. The sheets are knocked-up against stationary guides S, S' at rightangles to each other. The guide S is adjustable by means of a tubular L-shaped bracket T fixed to it, and a rod T' movable through a boss on the bracket U. The guide S' is attached to the bracket U, which is adjustable on a guide V. The sheets are knocked-up by boards A, B at right-angles to each other and mounted on an L-shaped bracket C adjustable along a rod D fixed in brackets M pivoted on the ends of arms K, L on fixed pivots K<1> and Q. The arm L has a projection Q<1> engaged and operated by a roller R<1> on a cam piece R fixed to the flyer shaft J. The parts are returned by a spring P connected to an arm O<1> on the pivot shaft K<1>. The board B may have an adjustable part F carried by a rod G movable in a socket on the part B. The position of the cam piece R may be so adjusted that it operates the arm L and knocking-up boards, both as the flyer moves towards, and away from, the delivery board. As a modification, the fixed guide S may be replaced by a third knocking-up board adjustably secured to the rod D.
Patent GB-189817969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Flanged Tubes.
Inventor: HILLS ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1898-08-20
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 17,969. Hills, A. E. Aug. 20. Flange joints.-The tubes are flanged by the bending over of the ends, and semicircular beds or grooves are formed in the flanges for the reception of the packing - ring C. Segmental strengthening blocks D and E are jointed together by bolts, The flanges may be made so that one has a projection fitting into a groove in the other, and the packing-ring may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189821285-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Lighting and Extinguishing Street and other Lamps.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 21,285. Justice, P. M., [Kent-Johnston, A. G.]. Oct. 10. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-In series of street or other lamps in which pilot jets are used, the gas supply to the main burners is controlled from a distance by valves actuated electrically. Each lamp is provided with a pair of electromagnets G, G' and a horizontally-arranged plunger valve H, which is grooved circumferentially at h and is provided with armatures F, F<1> on the ends of its spindles E. On the passage of the electric current through the electromagnet G the armature F is attracted and the groove h is brought into line with the gas channels B', B, and gas passes to the main burner C. When, however, the electromagnet G is energized, the movement to the right of the arm F<1> and the valve H causes the ungrooved portion of the valve either to close the communication between the channels B<1>, B entirely and cut off the gas supply, as in incandescent lamps in which a separate pilot light is provided, or to close the communication between the channels B', B in such a manner that a small quantity of gas can pass to the batswing or non-incandescent burner to serve as a pilot light, the separate pilot tube and jet being then dispensed with.
Patent GB-189824184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machines.
Inventor: STEWARD JOHN FLETCHER
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24,184. Lake, H. H., [Steward, J. F.]. Nov. 16. Mowing-machines.-Relates to the cutting-apparatus of mowing-machines. The branches D, D' forming the coupling-frame are pivoted to the main frame B. A casting E, adapted to rock on the bar D', has a transverse portion e to which is hinged a shoe F which carries the cuttmg-apparatus. A gag-lever G, pivoted to the casting E, serves to depress a short arm on the cutting- apparatus, and thereby turn it about its hinge pin. The inner end of the lever G is connected by a chain g<1> to one arm of a bell-crank lever I mounted upon a stud h projecting from a bracket H fixed to the draught tongue C. The other arm of the lever I is connected through adjustable rods k, k<1> and a spring K to the main frame. The spring K tends to lift the gag-lever, and through it the coupling-frame and the cutting-apparatus. The lever I is so arranged that the lifting tendency of the spring is small when the apparatus is lowered, and increases as the apparatus is lifted. The tension of the spring may be adjusted by the rods k, k<1> and the chain g<1>. The lifting-lever L is adjustably secured to the lever I by a bolt, the surfaces in contact being toothed so as to lock the parts together. The parts are locked in the elevated position by a ratchet M, secured to the main frame, which is engaged by a pawl mounted on the lever m<1>, which lever is connected by a rod N to a nut on the threaded rod k<1>, and is operated by the foot of the driver. The pawl is provided with a toe pad by which it can be disengaged and the cutting-apparatus thus permitted to be lowered. The lever L may be bent so as to escape reaping- devices often attached to mowers.
Patent GB-189906850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step Ladders.
Inventor: DUCKWORTH THOMAS
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6850. Duckworth, T. March 30. Ladders.-The steps are connected to the back legs or supports B by hinged plates M, N, formed with hemispherical pivots and sockets R, Q. The plates are secured to the ladder by cross-bolts passing through holes 0, P, and ribs S of the plates N enter recesses in the sides of the ladder. A cross-bar A of the back supports forms an extension of the top step D when the ladder is in use. ‹A V-shaped stay H is pivoted to turn on a cross-bolt J, and slides in a slot G of a bar F fixed between cross-bars A, E of the back supports. The bars A, E may be grooved to receive cross-bolts.
Patent GB-189908609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Coupling Apparatus for Railway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 8609. Johnson, W., and Carpenter, J. April 25. Couplings, automatic; buffers. - The drawbars a are enclosed by casings e having inclined bottom and side guide - surfaces. On bringing the vehicles together, the shackle b<6> carried by the sliding spring block b<3> rides over and engages the hook a<1>, and the lug c<3> of the pivoted block c rests on it. When the slide d is lifted, the rod d' draws the block c into the position shown in dotted lines, causing the arm c<2> to lift and disengage the shackle b<6> of the link b.
Patent GB-189912226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes and Apparatus for Evaporating Brine.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 12,226. Haddan, R., [Gorgo, E.]. June 12. Evaporating brine.- The brine is subjected to a preliminary heating and purification, firstly, in an open vessel F by the vapours given off during the evaporation, which v a p o u r s pass through pipes F<1> immersed in the brine, and, secondly, in a closed vessel G by furnace gases which reach it through the flue C. The brine is run from the vessel G into a longitudinal trough R, from which the liquid is conveyed by a strip of asbestos fabric R<1> on to a cylinder b which revolves on rol'ers f and is heated internally by a furnace consisting of two grates A, and a flue C<1> supported by means of two stationary end plates and longitudinal connections. The salt deposited on the cylinder b is scraped off by a row of spring-pressed knives d, and is conveyed away by a worm N to an elevator. The surface of the cylinder is cleaned by a revolving brush e. The cylinder is enclosed in a wooden casing E, through which the vapours given off from the brine are driven into the pipe F<1>, partly by a draught of air through a door D and partly by the condensation of the vapours in the pipes F<1>.
Patent GB-189917199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stretching Dental Cofferdams.
Inventor: WITTKOWSKI JOSEF
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 17,199. Wittkowski, J. Aug. 24. Dental instruments.-A dental rubber dam b, with a slit a through which a front tooth to be treated is inserted, is stretched between two side clamps c fastened round the head by strings d. The clamps may consist of a single plate provided with pins, or, as shown in Fig. 2, of two wings which, when pressed together, hold the diaphragm by means of engaging pins f and eyes g.
Patent GB-189918424-A (GB)
Title: Paste Bottle.
Inventor: CRAGIN GEORGE PARKER
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,424. Cragin, G. P. Sept. 12. Bottles; stoppers. -The paste bottle A is provided with a central well B, adapted to contain water for keeping the paste brush soft and pliable. The upper end e of the well is externally threaded to receive the screw cover b, which is formed with an aperturef to receive the brush. The cover has a depending flange c, which rests in a rabbet d in the bottle A. For shipment, an annulus E and a disc F, of oil-soaked cardboard &c., are inserted, as shown, between the cover and the receptacles A, B, to prevent leakage.
Patent GB-189919285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Bonds for Electric Railways.
Inventor: MCTIGHE THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 19,285. McTighe, T. J. Sept. 26. Rail bonds for electric railways are made in one piece by upsetting the ends of a length of wire or rod a n d t h e n pressing them to form the heads A, leaving a shoulder a round the heads. The body B is flattened, slit, and bent or opened out, and also may be crimped to add to the flexibility. A conical countersink s is made in the heads to facilitate the spread of the metal when they are inserted in the rails.
Patent GB-189919332-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Conveyors of Billets and the like.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 19,332. Imray, J., [Garrett, W., and Cromwell, J. C.]. Sept. 20. Forging, rolling, &c.-Fig. 7 shows an elevation of part of a conveyer adapted for billets or ingots. and Fig. 8 a cross-section. Between a pair of parallel guides 26 transverse rollers 20 are mounted in bearings which are free to move vertically. Beneath them at intervals grooved pulleys 22 are mounted. A pair of endless travelling wires engage with the grooved rollers 20, and also with the pulleys 22, so that the billets placed between the guides 26 are transferred by the rotation of the. rollers. The driving-wire passes round two driving-drums and a tension pulley and thence round a series of guide-pulleys at the points of flexure. At certain points along the main conveyer, as shown in Fig. 2, lateral branch convevers, constructed and operated in the same way and by the same pair of wires, are mounted. The ingots are deflected by a plate 23 on to a rotating flange 24, which transfers them to the lateral conveyer 20<1>, from which they are pushed by means 27 into the furnace 28.