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Patent GB-189717076-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Supporting Drilling Tools and the like.
Inventor: ANDERSON HARRY PERCIVAL
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 17,076. Anderson, H. P. July 20. Braces; machine framings.-A support for a drill &c. is constructed of a bent tube a connected by cross-pins to rods q secured to plates b provided with india-rubber ringi or cups c which are pressed against the plate, boiler, or other work so as to hold the drill &c., supported by the bearing e, in place bv atmospheric pressure. The air may be exhausted from the cups c by attaching pumps to the nozzles d.
Patent GB-189811858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Elements of Plates for Secondary Batteries or Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: KING FRANK
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 11,858. King, F. May 25. Secondary batteries. -Relates to means for making perforations or interstices in the active material of plates or electrodes. The plate or grid A, packed with active material B, is covered on each side with a layer B<1>, B<2> of semi-elastic or compressible material, such as felt or asbestos, and the whole is compressed between the plates C, C<2>, and, while in a state of compression, the active material is perforated by needles e which pass through holes c in the plates C, C<2>. Needles may enter the active material from both sides of the plate, and may only partly penetrate it.
Patent GB-189812830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators for Railway Carriages, Motor and Tram Cars, and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: ARNOTT JAMES
Filed: 1898-06-08
Granted: 1899-06-08
Abstract: 12,830. Arnott, J., Ramsden, W., Carter, N., and Wilson, C. H. June 8. Ventilating.-Consists of a pipe A open at its ends, which are bell-mouthed, and connected to the inside of the vehicle by conical tubes E. The pipe A is preferably of D-section and is carried on the roof, but it may be made in short lengths, one being carried along the top of each door.
Patent GB-189813108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerators.
Inventor: MOLINARD THEOPHILE
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 13,108. Molinard, T. June 11. Refrigerators; cooling liquids. - The ice receptacles consist of plain or corrugated cylinders A with conical bottoms, and are closed by covers P. Ice is carried in them by floats B clear of the ice water. Condensed moisture is collected by the sloping bottom and tray R. The refrigerator chamber is provided with an insulated casing and doors separated by movable cross-bars. The air in this chamber is cooled by contact with the ice receptacles, and does not have access to the ice. When liquids such as beer are to be cooled, they are passed through a coil C surrounding a perforated basket H containing ice. The ice water passes through a filter F to a storage receptacle D, whence it may be drawn off. The arrangement of this liquid cooler are generally similar to the refrigerator shown in Fig. 2, and the two appliances may be combined.
Patent GB-189815343-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Semaphore Signals for Railways.
Inventor: WELCH WILLIAM HENRY ISAAC
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 15,343. Welch, W. H. I. July 12. Signal lamps.-The lantern d of a semaphore railway signal is provided with a lateral extension e having a front f, preferably of silvered glass, on which the indicating letters, figures, or marks employed on such signals are formed by removing the silver, as shown at g. An adjustable mirror h is provided to increase the illumination of the front f. The letters &c. may be hidden by an opaque extension on the red spectacle b of the semaphore arm a, when the signal is at 'danger.' In an alternative arrangement, transparent letters &c. are provided in an extension of the semaphore arm, and are illuminated by an extension of the lantern.
Patent GB-189823239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valve Arrangements of Brass Wind Instruments.
Inventor: SLACK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 23,239. Slack, W. Nov. 4. Brass wind instruments. -The application to an instrument with three valves is shown. The principle of the improvements may be thus illustrated :-In the case of an instrument in C, the valves lower the pitch by a tone, a semitone, and a tone and a half. It is therefore not possible to obtain G by a combination of the first and third valves unless some compensating-device is used to lengthen the tubing thrown into circuit by the first piston when the latter is used along with the third. The arrangement adopted in the present case is to lead the tubing D, C, B belonging to the first piston through the third. When the third piston is depressed, the portion C is cut out, and a longer piece G introduced into the circuit of the first piston. In small instruments, where the tubing of the first piston is not long enough to reach the third, the tubing of the third is led through the first with the same result. The same principle may be applied to instruments with four valves, the tubing uf the third valve being led through the fourth. The tubing of the last is sufficiently long to give C# and F# in the bottom register, and is not led through any other valve.
Patent GB-189823765-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Billiard Cue.
Inventor: NAGEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,765. Nagel, H., and Gr³n, F. A. Nov. 11. Billiards, cues for. The billiard cue a is provided at its end with a screw pin b; an ivory cap c, fitting on the screw pin b, also has a screw pin d over which fits the tip e. By using adhesive material, or by the application of a metal ring, the connection may be made still firmer. The leather tip e may also be screwed directly on to a pin let into the wood of the cue.
Patent GB-189825978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Stringing Pearls and Beads.
Inventor: DOSCH LOUIS
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 25,978. Dosch, L. Dec. 8. Beacls &c., threading.-The beads or pearls to be threaded are contained in the receptacle A rotated by suitable means. The needle H, shown separately in Fig. 6, is bent in a figure of 8, and is supported by guide-rollers C', while the position of its point is regulated by the roller B<1>. The rollers C<2>, B<1> are fluted, and are rotated to move the beads &c. onward. The thread is connected to the needle by means of an eye, or may be clamped thereto by a split tube I, which may be magnetized. The thread may be supported between rollers D and clamps P opened periodically, or may be carried round fluted rollers the revolution of which carries the beads &c. forward. When short threads only require to be strung, they are attached to bobbins by which tension is applied. Instead of the central projection A', the receptacle A may have a mandrel passing through it and rotating with it, in which case the needle passes round the mandrel and is held down by an adjustable collar thereon, which performs the functions of the roller B<1>. The needle in this case is formed with a loop which embraces the mandrel. Two or more needles may be arranged round one mandrel.
Patent GB-189826177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cocks and Valves.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED HODGSON
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 26,177. Smith, A. H. Dec. 12. Lift valves.-Relates to a valve having a conical seat b with which a plate g engages and a cylindrical or slightly-conical seat c engaged by washers f, Fig. 1, of woodite or other slightly-compressible material, or by expansible split rings n, o, Fig. 2, preferably of metal.
Patent GB-189901565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Furnaces.
Inventor: HURRY EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 1565. Hurry, E. H., and Seaman, H. J. Jan. 23. Rotary furnaces; linings.-Relates to rotary cement furnaces, and consists in the use of alining of firebrick with a protective skin or shell of the cement material or clinker welded thereto. The firebrick lining having been applied, the furnace is heated, with or without the application of salt or other suitable flux, until the surface of the brickwork is on the point of fusion. The cement material is then introduced, and forms a highlyrefractory coating.
Patent GB-189908658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash and Package Carriers.
Inventor: GIPE EMANUEL C
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8658. Gipe, E. C. April 25. Coin and small-parcel transferring apparatus.-The track j is a wire stretched between a pair of hangers a, and is accompanied by a wire i, on which near each hanger is a sliding saddle n bearing guide-pulleys for the despatching-cord. At the loading end of the track the two ends of the despatching-cord are attached to a snatch block s<4> which is connected to the saddle by a rod t<1> and the double cord is led round a pulley s<2> on an arm s of the hanger, under the pulley of the snatch block and over a pulley on the hanger, beyond which the loop opens to include the car q after bending back from the guide-pulley on the saddle. An operating-cord hangs from the snatch block. The car q, with a pair of wheels p, has a pair of catches r which jump into forked buffers m<2> on arrival, but are disengaged by the pull of the despatching-cord. The means of attachment and detachment of the basket to and from the car are as follows :-An arm f at the bottom of the hanger holds a pair of sockets g<2> containing springs and surmounted by guide-pulleys s<7>, while a rigid sling y hangs by two cords s<6> which come through the sockets from a pull-cord s'‹ and pass over a pulley s<5> on the upper arm of the hanger. The basket is provided with a handle in the form of a plate w<2>, which has lateral slots to engage the sling and is pierced by two apertures to engage guiding-pieces q<6> on the car. The middle w<3> of the handle engages a rocking claw q<2> on the car, and a spring latch x holds the claw while the basket is travelling to and fro. But when the sling is pulled up after the car has returned, it catches a finger x<3>, which extends from the latch, and, on lowering, the claw is left inclined towards the finger, so that the latter is not caught when the basket is raised. The arrangements at the unloading end are only slightly different.
Patent GB-189908678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Gloves and the like.
Inventor: RICHARDSON WILLIAM STREETER
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8678. Lake, H. H., [Richardson, W. S.]. April 25. Ball-and-socket fastenings for gloves &c. The sides a<2> of the socket member are slit from the flange a at the bottom to near the top, so that they bulge outwardly when pressure is applied to attach the member to the glove or other article as shown in Fig. 8. An outer cap A<2> may be used, or this may be dispensed with. The flange a may be formed in one with the sides, and may be continuous or divided. In the latter case it is completed by a metallic binding a<3>, Figs. 6 and 8. In the modification shown in Fig. 10, the flange is formed by a washer a<9>.
Patent GB-189909365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive or Traction Engines.
Inventor: RENSHAW WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1900-05-03
Abstract: 9365. Renshaw, W. R. May 3. Cylinders, arrangement or disposition of; stuffing-boxes.-The object is to arrange the cylinders in simple and in compound engines so as to obtain greater cylinder capacity and more equal strains. In simple engines, the cylinders a, b, as shown in Fig. 1, are arranged one behind the other, overlapping but not in line with each other. The two low-pressure cylinders in a four-cylinder compound engine may be disposed in like manner. Also, as shown in Fig. 2, the two high-pressure cylinders c, d, and the two low-pressure cylinders a, b, may be similarly placed, with each high-pressure cylinder adjacent to one of the low-pressure cylinders. The four cylinders may be cast together with an intermediate receiver surrounding them and forming a jacket. A stuffing-box is provided between the tandem high and low pressure cylinders, of which the gland or cover f can be adjusted from outside the cylinder by means of worm gear. Means may be provided for admitting dry boiler steam to the receiver or jacket. The invention is especially applicable to locomotive or traction engines.
Patent GB-189913383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Bandages.
Inventor: BELLVER JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-06-28
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 13,383. Bellver, J. June 28. Bandages.-A bandage consists of a band of linen or other fabric having at one portion an india-rubber strip intended to be placed over a wound &c. The india-rubber may be partially vulcanized.
Patent GB-189913524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: RIETZSCHEL ALEXANDER HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 13,524. Rietzschel, A. H. June 29. Cameras; roller slides.-Relates to a folding camera which may be supported on a tripod or by hand, and used with a dark slide or roller slide. The camera is shown in plan in Fig. 4, when fitted with a roller slide. The spools of the roller slide are contained in receptacles a, which slide down each side of the camera body b, the film passing from one spool to the other through a narrow connecting-chamber d, fitted in front with a sliding shutter i for exposure. When plates are to be used, the roller slide is replaced by a grooved frame, into which a focussing-screen or a dark slide may be pushed. When folded up, the front and bellows is enclosed in the body b and covered by the hinged baseboard f.
Patent GB-189917634-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steering Gear for Bicycles.
Inventor: DOYLE ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-08-31
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 17,634. Doyle, A. Aug. 31. Steering - mechanism, f o r bicycles. A telescopic arm F, F<1>, pivoted to the top of the steering-stem, carries a slide G which works laterally on a guide H and can be operated by one hand. The guide H is mounted on a segmental piece I adjustably fixed by a screw J to the frame. By grasping both the slide and guide, the rider can hold the steering-wheel in any required position. When fitted to a lady's bicycle, the slide and guide are curved instead of straight, and the guide is adjustably fixed to a bracket on the head and to the frame.
Patent GB-189919173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Superheating Arrangements with Separate Firings.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 19,173. Schmidt, W. Sept. 23. Superheaters, steam; auxiliary boilers.-A superheater is combined with an auxiliary water-tube boiler so as to be heated by the gases from the separate furnace thereof. The steam from the auxiliary boiler may be mingled with that from the main boiler and passed through the superheater. In Fig. 1, b, b are the water drums and s the steam drum of the auxiliary boiler, and r, the tubes of the superheater. Steam from the main boiler enters the drum i, passes through one set of superheating - tubes to the drums k, k and up through the other set to the drum h, whence it passes to the engines. The apparatus is especially suitable for marine use.
Patent GB-189920843-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wheel Hub for General Purpose Carts and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MADGEN LEONARD
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 20,843. Madgen, L. Oct. 18. Casting.-Relates to a metal wheel hub cast in one piece of the form shown in section in Fig. 5, and applicable to ordinary vehicle wheels. The ends of the spokes fit into apertures T having recessed parts P, and the end of the axle arm is protected by the projecting part Y. Wooden rings L, L<1> for holding the axle-box are secured by the wooden wedges M and flanges N.
Patent GB-190011893-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scoop or Ladle.
Inventor: HEYWORTH CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-06-30
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 11,893. Heyworth, C. F. June 30. Refuse, collecting.- Relates to scoops for removing obstructions from inaccessible places. A section of a scoop is shown in Fig. 2. The hemispherical scoop A is pivoted on the axle H which is carried by two arms B depending from the bracket U supported on the handle G. A cord F, connected to the extension E on the scoop, passes round a pulley D to the hand of the operator, so that, when the scoop has been pushed into contact with the obstruction, on pulling the cord F the scoop is turned round the obstruction, which is thus removed with the scoop.
Patent GB-190013151-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Purifying Waste Oil.
Inventor: BECKMANN JULIUS GUSTAV HERMANN
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 13,151. Beckmann, J. G. H. July 20. Purifying oils.-Waste oil is treated with concentrated sulphuric acid, stirred for some time, and allowed to stand until foreign substances have settled. The acidulated oil is drawn off and mixed with an excess of carbonate of lime. After the calcium sulphate has settled, the purified oil is drawn off and filtered.
Patent GB-190015930-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Cold Production of Carburetted Air for Industrial and Domestic Purposes.
Inventor: LOTHAMMER FRANCOIS JOSUE
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 15,930. Lothammer, F. J. Sept. 7. Carburetting.-Apparatus for carburetting air consists of a cylindrical vessel a, supported on legs b, and divided into three superposed compartments, namely, (1) for fresh air, (2) for carburetted air, and (3) for the liquid hydrocarbon used. It supports a conical vessel c forming the actual carburetter. The liquid is charged into the compartment 3 through the valved inlet k, and passes by the valved tubes m i to the base of the carburetter. The air is forced into the compartment 1, at a pressure regulated by the weighted valve e, through the valved tube d, and passes by the non- return valve g and tube f, having branches f<1>, to the carburetter c. The ends of the branches are covered with finely-perforated plates h, and the carburetter is divided, as shown, by a number of inclined perforated plates p. The carburetter is maintained at a temperature just below that of the surrounding air by a hot-air or like jacket q. The level of liquid in the carburetter is maintained constant by the curved tube n entering the upper part of the compartment 3 and dipping into a trap r in the carburetter c. The carburetted air freely passes to the compartment 2, and then flows past the baffles o', o to the valved outlet j.
Patent GB-190103580-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dress Fastener
Inventor: WATSON JAMES JONATHAN
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 3580. Watson, J. J. Feb. 19. Hooks and eyes. -A hook of the type described in Specification No. 16,829, A.D. 1889, has the spring tongue C extended downwards and forwards as shown at D so that the eye can be easily detached. An upward bend F is formed on the end of the bill, to enable the eye to be easily inserted.
Patent GB-190106258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches and like Contact Devices.
Inventor: GLASS JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6258. Glass, J. J. March 25. Couplings switches.-In plug and socket or like switches in which the socket is split or divided, an auxiliary ring or fingers is placed on the plug to obtain good contact and to prevent damage to the socket. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which a ring 4 surrounds the plug 3 and is adapted to fit over the socket-piece 2. In Fig. 5, fingers 7 are fitted outside the plug or blade 6, and grip the fingers or socket 5<a>. The conductors may be carried by the handle or socket of the switch, or a pivoted arrangement may be employed as in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190110400-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water or Weather Excluder for Doors.
Inventor: CLARKE MARK
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 10,400. Clarke, M. May 20. Weather - excluders; door sills. - An inclined trough or conduit B, fixed to the bottom of the door A, collects any rain-water that runs down the door, and discharges it through a pipe J into a channel L in the sill M, or the sill may be inclined to carry off the water.
Patent GB-190110995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Tube Boilers
Inventor: VIDAL JOSEPH MICHEL
Filed: 1901-05-28
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 10,995. Vidal, J. M. May 28. Water-tube boilers.-The bottom a of the main water container is corrugated, and the vaporizing- tubes b are inclined, being fixed to the plate or wall a as shown in Fig. 3. The tubes b are fitted at their upper ends with non-return annular valves g, and communicate with rows of steam delivering chambers k. The feedwater in the tank d is heated by the steam which is deflected along the bottom of the tank by screens or baffles c arranged at the sides of the tank. Water passes to the pro- jecting inner tube j, which is centered by the closing-plug h having a cross end portion i. The valve g slides upon the inner tube j, and prevents, in case of accident to a tube, the water from escaping by that tube.
Patent GB-190121526-A (GB)
Title: Improved Paint or Protective Composition.
Inventor: BERTRAND EMILE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 21,526. Bertrand, E. G. Oct. 26. Paints, materials for; washes.-Relates to a paint or composition specially adapted for coating glass houses to moderate the effect of sunlight. The composition consists of water, Spanish white or the like, blue colouring-matter, and oil.
Patent GB-190125413-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Condenser for Steam-turbines.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,413. Stumpf, J. Dec. 12. Steam turbines.-Relates to condensers for steam turbines, of the kind described in Specification No. 14,679, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.]. A turbine or impact-wheel A is driven by steam from an annular channel D, and the exhaust steam is guided by spiral partitions K to two bucket-wheels E rotated inside rings of vanes F by the turbine shaft B. Pipes J supply cold water to the hollow casings H of the shaft bearings, and the water passes to the bucket-wheels through apertures H' surrounding the shaft and condenses the steam. One condensing-wheel may be used, and the condenser and turbine may be in separate casings.