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Patent GB-189811525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electrical Switches.
Inventor: WADE EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-20
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 1 1 , 5 2 5 . Wade, E. J., and Electric Motive Power Co. May 20. Switches for rearranging the grouping of cells for motors &c. The switches are fitted with contacts, so that, in changing from one combination to another, intermediate momentary arrangements are formed without breaking the main circuit or short-circuiting the accumulators. The Figures show a switch adapted to control 12 cells and group them as (1) 6 parallels of 2 in each, (2) 4 parallels of 3 in each, (3) 3 parallels of 4 in each, or (4) 2 parallels of 6 in each. Fig. 1 shows the developed surface of a drum fitted with contacts B connected in pairs, or as shown by the dotted lines. The cells 1 ... 12 are connected to a series of fixed contacts A, Figs, 2 and 3, adapted to engage the contacts B. Between each of the desired positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 three intermediate combinations are formed at the points 1<a>, 1<b>, 1<c>, &c., as shown in Fig. 1. Resistances may be connected with the contacts so as to lessen local circuits while the switch is in the intermediate positions.
Patent GB-189813679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Can Opening Devices.
Inventor: KENDRICK ROBERT
Filed: 1898-06-20
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,679. Kendrick, R., and Harding, W. June 20. Cans, opening.- A cutter D is pivoted at D' to a bar C, which is itself pivoted at C<1> to a support B adjustable vertically on a stand A fixed to the table. The bar C is provided with projections C<3>, C', which bear against the side or top of the can E and serve to guide the cutter. Modifications are described in which the bar C is curved over and pivoted to a plate fixed to the table, or is formed in two lengths pivoted together and to plate either on the table or on a vertical support.
Patent GB-189818048-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Starter for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: STIMPSON ALFRED
Filed: 1898-08-22
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 18,048. Stimpson, A., and Green, W. H. Aug. 22. Gas and explosivevapour e n g i n e s, starting. Liquid hydrocarbon is p o u r e d into the cylinder B through the valved nipple A and the vapour is ignited, the flame flashes back into the cylinder, and the ensuing explosion closes the valve C and starts the engine. The nipple is closed by a plug D.
Patent GB-189819219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Compressed Gas Vessels.
Inventor: SWEETSER ALFRED
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-11-09
Abstract: 19,219. Sweetser, A., and Pringle, A. Sept. 9. Storing u n d e r p r e s s u r e.-T h e storage v e s s e l is prevented from being burst by an excess of pressure by securing caps B at each end by a rod C which will stretch before the vessel will burst. Nuts D and E tighten the caps, which are packed by soft metal or g u t t a - p e r c h a flanged discs F. The rod may contain the discharge valve G. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a single cap is held by a cross-bar N inside the vessel, which will bend under an excess of pressure.
Patent GB-189824512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bits for Horses.
Inventor: BEHRENS NATHANIEL
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,512. Behrens, N., and Smith, N. B. Nov. 21. Bits. - The bit cheeks have the form shown. The ordinary driving- reins are attached to the loop C, and the runaway or check reins to the loops E, E<1>. The curb chain is attached to the loop D, the cheek straps of the bridle to the loop F, and an overdraw check rein to the loop G. The mouth-bar B is attached as shown.
Patent GB-189901556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Pipe Couplings and Valves.
Inventor: REAUME DENIS JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 1556. Reaume, D. J. June 23, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Couplings with valves.-Relates to a combined pipe coupling and valve. The pipe ends A and B are drawn together by means of the sleeve C, and the ball valve G is at the same time lifted from its seat, as shown in Fig. 2, by the pin M forcing up the winged pin L and with it the ball valve. The nipple K is connected to the supply pipe ; on unscrewing the coupling the valve is forced down on to its seat by the combined action of the spring J and the pressure of liquid in the pipe A. There is sufficient elasticity in the packing-ring D to allow of the valve being closed while the sleeve, as shown in Fig. 1, is still in position.
Patent GB-189905034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Precipitation of Gold from Chloride or Bromide Solutions Containing it.
Inventor: MARTINO FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 5034. Martino, F. W., and Stubbs, F. March 7. Gold.-Relates to the precipitation of gold from chloride or bromide solutions containing it, such solutions being produced in the chlorination, permanganate, or bromide processes. The gold is precipitated from the solutions by means of metallic carbides which, when brought into contact with water, produce a hydrocarbon gas, or a hydrocarbon gas may be used, however manufactured. Carbides of the metals of the alkaline earths, calcium and barium carbides for instance, produce acetylene when treated with water, and methane is produced similarly from aluminium carbide. The hydrocarbon gas is passed through the solution containing the gold, or a metallic carbide is added to the liquid, thereby precipitating the gold. If free bromine or chlorine is contained in the solution, it is removed, preferably by passing a current of air through the solution. Heat may be applied during any of the stages, for instance the solution may be heated by steam pipes or enclosed in a steam jacket. The Provisional Specification states that a mixture of hydrocarbon gas and oxygen may be used to precipitate the gold.
Patent GB-189906606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 6606. Justice, P. M., [Pope Manufacturing Co.]. March 27. Motor road vehicles.-(1) The framing of the undercarriage, of which one modification is shown in Fig. 13, is composed of two parts A, C, one of which A is spring supported and supports the carriage body, while the other part C towards the rear supports rigidly all those parts of the mechanism which are necessarily aligned. The two parts are connected together by a flexible or universal joint C<3>, A<4>, or by springs, so that they can adjust themselves to unevenness in the road. (2) The casing enclosing the motor and the casing E<2>, Fig. 5, enclosing the gear are rigidly secured together, and are supported at the forward end by the frame C and at the rear end by the driving-axle G<7>. The driving-axle is tubular and divided, and through it passes from wheel centre to wheel centre a stiffening-bar G<8>. The motor shafts E<3>, connected by a half lapped box coupling, drive a toothed wheel E<8> capable of being made to engage with the shaft F by means of a friction clutch E<9>. This shift F is movable endwise by means of the pinion H<7>, so that keys can be made to engage with any one of the three pinions F<1>, F<2>, F<3>. These pinions each have long hubs by which they are independently supported in bearings, and each gears with a toothed wheel on the driving-member G of the balance gear G', G<6>. The speed is changed by adjusting the shaft F. (3) This adjustment is effected by a single controlling-handle H, Figs. 8 and 10, provision being made to prevent any change of the speed wheels except when the friction clutch is uncoupled. Fig. 8 shows a plan, and Fig. 10 a section on the line 10-10. The handle H is mounted so that a movement on its own axis actuates through the pinion I<1> and rod I the friction clutch, and another movement of rotation about the axis of the supporting-shaft H<1> operates the rack H<6>, Fig. 5, so as to control the change gear. The hand!e H moves over a notched are, and is notched or flattened so that it must always be turned on its own axis before it is free to move over the arc. (4) Strap brakes are applied-to the wheel hubs ; these are fitted with springs for separating the free ends of the straps when the brake levers are released.
Patent GB-189909903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffing Boxes.
Inventor: TESSIER EDMOND
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 9903. Tessier, E. May 10. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to stuffing-boxes which permit of slight oscillations or lateral movements of the piston-rods passing through them. Fig. 1 shows two similar arrangements. The box C bears by means of the collar b upon the movable ring c and upon the socket ring E, similarly to a valve upon its seat, ensuring a joint while permitting movement, and is fixed in the interior of the box or recess B formed in the cylinder cover. The gland D for compressing the packing may be tightened up by the screw cap F or by studs g and nuts i. External springs r are provided. For stuffing-boxes of condensing-engines, circular or spiral springs are arranged in recesses so that the casing of the box C is drawn outwards to keep it to its seat.
Patent GB-189910145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Changing Gear, the Invention being particularly applicable to the Driving Mechanism of Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MATHIEU JOSEPH CHARLES EUGENE
Filed: 1899-05-13
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 10,145. Mathieu, J. C. E. May 13. Clutches; mounting and securing wheels on shafts. -Relates to variable-speed gearing for motor road vehicles &c. in which a series of pinions fixed on one shaft gear with a series of wheels loose on the other shaft, and consists of means for securing any one of the series of loose wheels as desired. The loose wheels B, B', formed with driving-lugs b, b<1> on their adjacent sides, are arranged in pairs with a block G, mounted on a square part of the hollow shaft A, between them. Crossheads F, F<1>, coupled by bolts 1, I<1>, are fitted in guideways in the ends of the block G, and are caused to move to and fro relatively thereto by the action of pins f, f<1>, which bear against the bottoms of cam-grooves e formed in a bar E which rotates with the shaft but may be moved axially therein. The crossheads are provided on opposite sides with lugs h, h<1> adapted to engage the driving-lugs on the wheels. When the frame F, F<1>, I, I' is displaced in one direction one wheel is driven, and when in the other direction the other wheel. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the pins f, f carry the driving-lugs h, h<1> and are pressed inwards into the gearing position by springs, which may be spiral, as shown, or plate springs. Other pins, arranged at rightangles to those shown and having their lugs on the opposite side, serve for coupling the other wheel.
Patent GB-189911336-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plug for Boats.
Inventor: WARDER ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 11,336. Warder, A. E. May 31. Water, relieving from.-Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of a boat plug. The bolt A is provided with a head A' on which rests an india-rubber ring C. To tighten the plug, this ring is expanded by screwing up the thumb-nut. A flange B' on the washer B prevents the plug from dropping through when the nut is screwed back.
Patent GB-189913064-A (GB)
Title: Improved Match Box and Igniter.
Inventor: DARLING GEORGE JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 13,064. Darling, G. J. June 23. Match receptacles. -A box a of wood, tin, or other suitable material is fitted with a series of partitions c, between which the matches e are placed. The heads f of the matches are held by the partitions, and, when a match is withdrawn, its head rubs against prepared surfaces on the partitions. The box is fitted within a plain outer case.
Patent GB-190003632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Applying Red Lead to Joints.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3632. Johnson, W. Feb. 24. Hand tools for applying cements and the like; puttying-tools.-The tool is for applying red lead to joints, especially to the joints of boiler plates, water - tight bulkheads, and other water - tight joints. It consists of a cylinder A to contain the red lead provided with a piston D loosely attached to a screw C which passes through the screwed cap B and carries a handle c. A leather washer d<1> is attached to the piston. The flow of the red lead through the nozzle E is regulated by a cock F. The nozzle is threaded so that it may be screwed into a tapped hole in a plate riveted.in place, the red lead being forced in behind the plate and the hole afterwards closed by a screwed plug.
Patent GB-190003828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-lubricating Axle-trees.
Inventor: MAES NICOLAS OLIVIER
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 3828. Maes, N. O., and Min, A. Feb. 27. Axles; hand - trucks.-Relates to axles for carriages, gigs, hand-carts, wagons, and other vehicles which are formed hollow so that oil from the chamber 2 may escape to the recess 12 in the wheel hub, owing to the shocks reciprocating the pin 11.
Patent GB-190004859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Form and Renewability of Metal Rails for Carrying Wheeled Vehicles or other Moving Loads.
Inventor: PERRY HERBERT WILFRED
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 4859. Perry, H. W. March 14. Rails; rail joints.-The heads of rails are made with renewable wearing-caps of various sections, such as shown. They may be of harder material than the body, are slid into place, and can be placed to break joint with the lower parts.
Patent GB-190007568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Stoppers or Valves for Casks and the like.
Inventor: HENZE FERDINAND
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 7568. Henze, F. April 24. Safety-valves.--To prevent explosions in casks filled with ignitible gases, the threaded bung or stopper g has a top or cover consisting of a plate h secured by a luting of bismuth, lead, tin, cadmium, or similar substances which give way when the internal pressure reaches a certain point, the composition of the luting being determined by the pressure which it is intended to resist. For light pressures, mercury may be added. To the stopper is also attached an ignition-preventing device, consisting of a wire-net tube a, within which is a perforated metal shield tube b.
Patent GB-190008750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements and Apparatus for Supplying Sand or like Materials between the Rails and Wheels of Locomotives.
Inventor: GRESHAM JAMES
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8750. Gresham, J. May 11. Locomotives.-Relates to apparatus for supplying sand or the like between the rails and wheels of locomotives, in which the sand boxes are placed within the smoke-box in order to keep the sand dry. In the form of the invention shown in Fig. 1, the sand box b is separate from the smoke box a, but has an opening b<1> in its side. A pipe d passes through the sand box, and is connected to the perforated pipe e through which hot air or gas is drawn for ejecting the sand at d<1> and through the sand pipe g, by a steam jet delivered by the pipe f<2> at the nozzle i. In another form shown in Fig. 4, the side of the smoke-box forms one side of the sand box ; the steam jet h is delivered at the upper end of the sand pipe g ; and a screw plug d<2> is provided to enable a wire or rod to be introduced for removing obstructions.
Patent GB-190009435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Various Kinds of Articles, and in adapting same for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: RODERWALD RUDOLPH
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9435. Roderwald, R. May 22. Paper holders.- An advertising apparatus is actuated on withdrawing or delivering by coin-freed or other apparatus various articles, such as toilet paper &c. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the advertisement band f moves on rollers d, e, before the glazed front a of the enclosing-case, being actuated through gearing from the toiletpaper holder or roller l each time the paper is withdrawn, or by gearing from a coin-freed apparatus. The movement of the roller l may also serve to wind clockwork which continuously moves the band f.
Patent GB-190012848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razor-stropping Devices.
Inventor: HERDER HERMAN
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 12,848. Herder, H. July 17. Strops ; workholders.-Relates to a device for holding a razor blade during stropping. The blade z is carried in a sleeve C, which is provided with a toothed wheel d and rotates in a frame A. This frame has arms a for sliding upon the strop, and is pivoted at m to the handle B, which has an extension H toothed at h to engage with the wheel d. A pin on the part A works in a slot in the extension H, to limit the relative movement of these parts. The arms a may be covered with rubber b. As the handle is moved to and fro, the razor blade is reciprocated in an inclined position, as shown. On reversing the stroke of the handle, the frame A and blade are reversed as shown in the dotted lines.
Patent GB-190022788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Earthenware Pipes or Conduits and in the Means Employed for Producing the same,
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 22,788. Doulton, H. L., and Morris, C. E. Dec. 14. Spigot - and - socket joints.-Relates to spigot - and - socket joints for earthenware pipes or conduits for electric cables, and to means employed in casting rings of composition around the exterior of the spigot and in the interior of the socket, so that a good fit may be ensured, or so that the pipes or conduits may be laid in other than straight lines and the joints made flexible. The mould shown in Fig. 3 is applicable for casting the jointrings on a two-duct conduit. The internal pieces b are of rubber, and are expanded by compressing through the screws d, d<1> and rods c, or by compressing or expanding the rubber pieces by other suitable means. Fig. 12 shows the position taken by the joint-rings and pipes in an oblique joint for a three-duct rectangular conduit. The spigot joint-surfaces are formed on two opposite sides from a cylinder having its axis at right-angles to the axis of the conduit and on the other two sides from a sphere having its centre at the intersection of the two axes. In the socket the jointsurfaces are throughout parallel with the conduit axis.
Patent GB-190100808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bins or Silos for Grain and the like.
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHARLES
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 808. Richardson, C. Jan. 12. Corn bins and corn silos.-Relates to means for regulating the discharge of grain from silos in such a way that the grain withdrawn is of the same uniformity of character as when fed into the silo. Above the usual hoppershaped bottom with valved opening is arranged a perforated plate or grating having the openings increasing in size in proportion to their distance from the vertical line through the centre of the discharge opening. Fig. 1 shows a grating formed of triangular bars 4 supported on bearers 6, 6, 6. The openings increase from the central point 3 along the lines 3, 5, and again increase from the line 5, 3, 5 towards the end of the bars 4.
Patent GB-190100911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Engine Valves.
Inventor: WEIMER EDGAR ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-01-14
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 911. Weimer, E. A. Sept. 17, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Valves, distributing.-Relates to double - beat admission or exhaust valves. The upper part of the valve 3 has a spider 6 connecting it to a boss 8 having a plain fitting on the spindle 13, and the lower part 4 has a spider 7 connecting it to a boss 10 having a stepped fitting on the spindle. Below the boss 10 is a sleeve 17, on the reduced part of the spindle, with a nut 21 at its upper end bearing against the boss. The sleeve and the valve are secured on the spindle by nuts 19, 20 outside the valve casing and therefore accessible to the engineer for tightening the valve on the rod while the valve is in motion. A drip cup 24 is suspended below the valve-chest by a stirrup 25.
Patent GB-190107851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-alarms
Inventor: LINDEN ANDREW JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7851. Linden, A. J. April 16. Alarms; fire.-Relates to an alarm bell to be fixed to a stove pipe or the like to give an alarm automatically when the heat becomes dangerous. A match Y, Fig. 2, is held in a clip X in contact with a combustible string R. When the heat from the stove pipe ignite; the match, the string is burnt through, and the escapement 0, connected to a bell hammer P driven by clockwork, is released, the hammer striking the bell to give the alarm. The case F of the bell is fixed to the stove pipe by a spring clip. The door H of the case is furnished with wirework I to give free admission to the heat.
Patent GB-190108723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Axles of Motor Cars.
Inventor: KLIEMT WILHELM
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 8723. Kliemt, W., and Heinemann, A. April 27. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to axles for motor cars, in which the main or fixed axle is disposed lower than the separate revolving axles on which the wheels are mounted. Fig. 1 shows one form. The fixed axle a has at each end forks b, c provided with journal bearings e in which the revolving wheel-axles turn freely. The axles d are driven by gearing, from motor shafts i, enclosed in a casing k. In a modification, the gear casing is integral with the fixed axle.
Patent GB-190110588-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game
Inventor: WALLIS PERCY
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 10,588. Wallis, P. May 22. Card games; games played with cards and counters.-Relates to a game played with cards or trays and counters &c., to represent the relationship of property and labour. In a simple form of the game, four cards or trays, with hinged backs and divided into partitions, are provided. These may represent the "landlord," "farmer," " manufacturer," and " workmen." Sheet 2 represents one of such cards. Other cards representing the "bank," "mill," "farm," and " poor- " house " are used, and, if necessary, the game may be complicated by employing other cards. Counters representing money and produce are provided, and are paid from one player to another and on to the extra cards.
Patent GB-190111948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Captive Balloons
Inventor: LOMBARD FERDINAND
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,948. Lombard, F. June 11. AÙrial apparatus.-One or more captive balloons are fitted with an electric conductor and sparking- apparatus for exploding the gas therein and thus releasing a life-saving apparatus over a ship, or over the shore from a ship.
Patent GB-190113292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Leaves and Flowers.
Inventor: HARVEY ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 13,292. Harvey, A. G. June 29. Flowers and leaves, artificial.-Relates to a method of manufacturing artificial flowers and leaves in which the use of stencils is dispensed with. A photograph of the natural leaf or flower is taken, and from this is prepared a block, stone, or the like for printing, and with these the reproductions are printed on the material from which the artificial leaf or flower is to be made.