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Patent GB-189719975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Rims for Cycle and other such Wheels.
Inventor: WALKER SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-08-31
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 19,975. W a l k e r, S., a n d Walker, S. S. Aug. 31. Hoops and rings.-Relates to the manufacture of jointless rims for the wheels of cycles and other such vehicles. The rim is formed from a thin strip A of iron, steel, or the like the edges a<2> and ends a<3> of which are sloped away from the thickened centre a'. This strip is slit along the thickened centre, as shown in Fig. 3, and is then opened by pressure into the form of a conical hoop a<5>, of which the two edges are formed by the original edges a<2> and ends a<3> and the slits a' respectively. The hoop is then rolled, Fig. 6, into a cylindrical form, and afterwards is given any desired section by rolling.
Patent GB-189720421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Testing and Tracing Leakages in Gas Pipes and Gas Pipe Systems, and other Pipes or Systems of Pipes.
Inventor: JENSEN GERARD JULIUS GEORGE
Filed: 1897-09-06
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 20,421. Jensen, G. J. G. Sept. 6. Mains and pipes, detecting leakage in. Leakages in gas and other pipes are detected by pumping into them fumes or gases, the escape of which is discovered by means of suitable chemical reagents in the form of test papers. A liquid such as ammonia is placed in a vessel b, into which air is forced by a pump a, and the fumes generated are conveyed to their destination by a pipe f. The apparatus may be fitted with a pressure gauge c and a safety-valve e.
Patent GB-189726478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trawl Nets.
Inventor: ADAMSON THOMAS FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 26,478. Adamson, T. F., and Clarke, E. Nov. 13. Trawling-gear.-The usual otter-board is replaced by a frame B in which an iron-shod pulley A is mounted. This frame, which may be either one or two sided, is fitted with shackles for the attachment of the net ropes. One or more smaller wheels k may be fitted to assist in keeping the arrangement upright.
Patent GB-189729548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mitre Sawing Apparatus.
Inventor: CLEMENS GUSTAV
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 29,548. Clemens, G. Dec. 14. Mitering.-Relates to a mitering-block in which the saw is guided between pairs of rollers contained in the tubular pillars s. The moulding &c. to be mitered is fixed between the radial arm p and angle-iron o, the end projecting over the groove z in which the cutting-edge of the saw or knife works. The arm p, when set at the required angle, is held by a spring stud f which fits into one of the apertures e. A sliding stop g on the arm p is set for cutting pieces to length.
Patent GB-189816651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks for Use in connection with Ladders and the like.
Inventor: OSBORN HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,651. Osborn, H. C. July 30. Hooks.-H o o k s for supporting ladders from a gutter &c.or for connecting ladders together end to end are made from stout metal strips. The strips A, B are welded together and bent to form two hooks to engage a gutter &c. and the side L of the ladder respectively. Another strip E is bent to form a hook for a rung M of the ladder. The hooks A, B, and E are connected together by hinged links C, C, D as shown. Screw bolts F, G are employed to prevent the hooks B, E from becoming accidentally disengaged. The Provisional Specification describes a hook in which the parts A, B, C on one side are in one piece, and the parts A, B, C, D, E on the other side are also in one piece, the only joint being that in the centre.
Patent GB-189816712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process and Apparatus for Generating and Burning Gas from Hydro-carbon Oils.
Filed: 1898-08-02
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 16,712. Wise, W. L., [Moss, J. H.]. Aug. 2. Oil and spirit stoves.-In a heating or lighting apparatus, shown applied to an incandescent lamp, gas is generated from liquid hydrocarbon supplied to an annular wick C, situated between the casing A of the oil receptacle and the inside casing B, by maintaining imperfect combustion at the end of this wick. The gas is produced in a perforated generating-chamber F, from which it passes to a mixing-chamber N communicating with the main burner. Air enters the chamber N through a perforated false bottom R, and passes through perforated spreaders G and H, and is mixed with the vapour by winged discs I and Q which give the vapours a whirling motion and increase the draught. Air, admitted to the generating-chamber through the casing B, is distributed by a spreader J, and the current of air and vapour is arrested and deflected by an inwardly-projecting portion g' of the perforated plate G, and thereby prevents the flame from igniting the vapour in the mixing-chamber. Means are provided for moving the bottom R and the walls of the chamber F to permit the wick B to be lighted. The rod E which carries the plates I, H, G, the spreader J, and chamber F is made to slide so as to raise the latter. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the plate R, which is supported by posts s, is raised by means of toggles T and rods T<1>; while in the form shown in Fig. 2 the plate R can be depressed against the action of the spring Z, being guided by posts s which support the chamber N. The main burner has a horizontal base-plate a' having a series of air-inlet openings a<5> and inclined deflectors a<6> to direct the incoming air obliquely and give it a whirling motion. The base-plate has a central opening from which arises a dome a<3> having a perforated cap a' and surrounded by a ring b supported directly over the deflectors a<6> by rods b<1>. The chimney X is held by resilient standards d and curved resilient arms d<11>; a ring x is supported on shoulders d<4>, and has openings to receive the standards d and shade supports u. Downwardlyextending hook-shaped globe supports are provided. When the invention is applied to a heating-apparatus, the mixing-chamber is elongated and the number of whirler-discs increased.
Patent GB-189817634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Brakes and Mudguards for Cycles.
Inventor: PURDY RICHARD
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 17,634. Purdy, R. Aug. 16. Brakes; guards, mud.-Relates to foot-brakes and to arrangements for allowing the foot to be used as a brake. The front-wheel mud guard b, Fig. 1, is connected to the fork crown c by bent pieces d, or is cut away at the side or fitted with spring flaps to allow the foot to be inserted under it. A foot-brake g, Fig. 2, mounted on flat or other springs e and provided with foot-rests, is arranged behind the head and may be used alone or in combination with the mud guard described above. The brake is fixed to the fork crown by washers y and nuts l. The foot-brake may be connected to the spoon of the usual hand-brake instead of to the fork crown. When the brakes are applied to ladies' machines, they are arranged to act lower down on the wheel.
Patent GB-189819248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Electric Motors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 19,248. Thompson, W. P., [Bradley, C. S.]. Sept. 9. Motors, alternating-current.-A motor to be operated from a single-phase alternating-current circuit has its primary element 5 wound with two coils, set at an angle to each other, one of which is connected directly with the supply mains A, B, while the other is connected thereto through an inductance 6, or is closed upon itself, so as to produce a difference of phase. The secondary winding 7 is connected with a condenser or set of condensers, the capacity of which can be adjusted by an arrangement of switches 8, 8<a>, and 8<b>, for the purpose of controlling the speed of the motor. Either the primary or the secondary element may be the stationary part of the motor.
Patent GB-189906067-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Drying Apparatus for Treating Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: VIGNON-DANTO JEAN MARIE JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6067. Danto, J. M. J. E. Vigrnon-. March 20. Heating by electricity.-In an apparatus for drying fabrics, a fan 6 circulates air through a chamber 2, tubes 3 of carbon and clay heated by electric currents, the drying-chamber 4, a perforated plate 12, passages 7, and a chamber 8. The apparatus is encased with non-conducting material, and has a cover 11 through which the water vapour escapes.
Patent GB-189907763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wefting Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: MACDONALD DAVID JOHNSTON
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7763. MacDonald, D. J. April 13. Shuttleless looms.-The weft is inserted in looped form into the shed from a stationary bobbin or roll by means of a needle D<5>, Fig. 2, and hook F, carried by bars D<2>, E<3>, which are moved in opposite directions by an endless cord E passing over pulleys E', E<2> and connected on opposite sides to brackets on the bars. The bar D<2> is operated from another bar C<3>, connected at its end by a cord C<2> to a pulley B<4>, which is driven by a smaller pulley B<3> on the same axis and a cord C attached at its ends to the frame of the loom. The return motion is given by a spring lever F<2>. The loop of weft is traversed at the selvage by an oscillating shuttle G, Figs. 3 and 4, operated by pins J<3>, J<4> on a carrier, which is held in a case K, Fig. 7, and driven by bevel and spur gearing K<1>, K<2>, K<5> and a pin L' from a slotted plate L<3> on the breast beam L<4>. A vertical needle M, made D-shaped near the point, is reciprocated by a cam-bar M<3> to prevent the outer thread of the loop from being improperly acted upon by the shuttle. The shuttle is provided with an adjustable spring finger H<1> to regulate the tension of the selvage thread, and this finger can be turned up, as shown in Fig. 4, to allow the spool G<3> to be taken out of, or put into, the shuttle. The hook F is released from the loop by a small roller N<2>, Fig. 2, acting upon a projection N on its pivoted end. The slack of weft is taken up and its tension regulated by passing it over a guide-bar P<2>, Fig. 10, through the eye Q<2> of a sliding block Q<3>, and through another block S sliding upon a rail S' on the lay A. This improvement is of advantage in weaving narrow fabrics. The block Q<3> is moved up and down by a cam slot R, and is connected by a cord R<2> to a weighted lever P<3>, so that, when the slack is being taken up, this lever is allowed to press upon the weft passing over the bar P<2>.
Patent GB-189910423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wash Basins, Bath Tubs, Water Closets, and the like.
Inventor: HOUSTON JOSEPH FREDERIC
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 10,423. Houston, J. F. May 17. Lavatory basins; baths; closet casings.-Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the basin in use, and Fig. 3 shows a horizontal section taken just below the upper edge of the casing. The basin A is mounted in a box frame B which, when not in use, can be turned on trunnions into a vertical casing C. The water, regulated by taps F and G, flows through a port J into a fixed tubular trunnion L, whence it passes by a passage N to the front of the basin. When the basin is tilted, it discharges first into a chamber S, and thence through a second chamber V in the trunnion L to the port X and waste pipe Y. The end sections U and M are fixed to and turn with the frame B. The basin may be filled by a hand-pump B' with outlet at Bx.
Patent GB-189911372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sash Fasteners and Holders.
Inventor: HUDSWELL THOMAS
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 11,372. Hudswell, T. June 20. Sash fastenings.-The top rail C of a lower window sash is provided at one or both sides or at the centre with a hinged plate, a part A of which is fixed to the rail; the other part B is movable, and can be projected over the bottom rail D of the top sash. A thumb-screw G is passed through a plain lug E on the part A and a screwed lug F on the part B into a plain eyelet H on the rail D to hold the window closed. By releasing the screw from the eyelet, the bottom sash can be opened until the part B is stopped by a projection K on the sash stile L or on the central partition bar, and by withdrawing the screw so that the part B can be turned to clear the stop K the window can be fully opened.
Patent GB-189912663-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shaft Kiln or Furnace for Burning Lime, Cement, and like Substances.
Inventor: TIMM FRIEDRICH C W
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,663. Timm, F. C. W. June 17. Kilns or calcining-furnaces.-Shaft kilns or furnaces for burning lime, cement, and like substances are made with thin walls surrounded by a casing consisting of a complete cylindrical surface composed of several sections, one above the other, or consisting of separate rings, against which the wall of the furnace is supported at various points by corrugated plates as shown in Fig. 1, half tubes as shown in Fig. 2, whole tubes as shown in Fig. 3, or radial wings of suitable section as shown in Fig. 4. The supports may be resilient to allow expansion.
Patent GB-189914794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Storage Batteries.
Inventor: HEEBNER SAMUEL YOKE
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,794. Heebner, S. Y. July 18. Secondary batteries.-The battery is made up of a series of cells A, A', A<2>, A<3>, Fig. 3, of insulating- material, on the flat bottoms B' of which rest the electrodes E', F', Fig. 2, arranged in couples with intervening perforated sinuous rubber strips L between them. The cells are provided with lugs so that they fit together as shown in Fig. 3. The electrodes are made up of short pieces, Fig. 8, of lead tape, which are corrugated and indented as shown and then turned into a vertical position and packed in series into the slots in a frame, Fig. 10, several of which are then built up into the complete electrodes shown separately in Fig. 11 and in horizontal section in the battery in Fig. 2. The frames, Fig. 10, may be made with two or more horizontal rows of slots, instead of one only as shown.
Patent GB-189917757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Tie-plates or Sleeper-plates.
Inventor: KNOWLES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-09-02
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 17,757. Knowles, J. T., [Q. & W. Co.]. Sept. 2. Chairs; sleepers.-Plates for use on wooden railway sleepers are formed as shown with flaring side flanges B, curved edges a, and intermediate flanges C over which the top surface is grooved at D to collect sand from off the bearing-surface A.
Patent GB-189917928-A (GB)
Title: Smoke Preventing Apparatus for Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: BURNS ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 17,928. Burns, R. H. Sept. 5. Smoke-consuming.-Heated air or other "com- "bustion assisting medium" is delivered from one or more chambers placed in the smoke-boxes, flues, or "draft passages" of steam boilers, or similarly disposed in connection with other furnaces, so as to meet and consume the products of combustion. In a Name-tube boiler the air &c. is delivered into the lower tubes from the smoke - box, and passes through them into the combustion chamber or furnace. In a water-tube boiler the air is discharged about the lower tubes. As shown applied to the smoke-box of a flame-tube boiler, the apparatus consists of a tubular heater or chamber B, C, D, to which air is admitted at E and from which it is discharged at C<1>, a directing-plate I being fitted. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the air passes upwards through some of the tubes D and downwards through others. The apparatus may be fixed in a vertical or inclined position, or it may be hinged at the top or at the bottom as shown in Fig. 8, so as to be adjustable. The air inlet may be fitted with a screw cap E<1>, Fig. 2, which, in conjunction with slots in the end of the inlet tube E, may be used to regulate the supply of air. The Specification illustrates the application of the apparatus to the cleaning-opening of the combustion chamber at the rear of an externally-fired multitubular boiler.
Patent GB-189921196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means Employed for Fixing Brush Heads to the Handles.
Inventor: MITCHELL GEORGE
Filed: 1899-10-24
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 21,196. Mitchell, G. Oct. 24. Handles, fixing to stocks.-The handle 1 of a long-handled brush is screw-threaded at 2, to engage with a screw-threaded hole in the stock 4.
Patent GB-189921409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cocks or Valves.
Inventor: KAPRALIK SIEGMUND
Filed: 1899-10-26
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 21,409. Kapralik, S. Oct. 26. Self-closing valves.-The fluid-way f of a selfclosing valve passes through the casing b. It is closed at the inlet side by the conical valve g, and also, at an intermediate point, by the valve spindle a. The valve spindle is formed with a grooved, so that, when the valve is pushed in, the inlet end of the fluid-way is opened and the groove d allows the fluid to pass to the outlet e. The valve may be pressed on to its seat by the fluid pressure or by a spring.
Patent GB-189921999-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Body Rest and Support for Physical Culture and Development of Deportment.
Inventor: SANDOW EUGEN
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 21,999. Sandow, E. Nov. 3. Exercising -apparatus.-Relates to supports for use when using physical culture apparatus. A belt A is passed round the body, and is connected by cords a, d<1> to the wall, or the cord d' passes over a pulley c<1> and is fixed to a weight d. The belt may be made of elastic material &c., and is sometimes hollow so that it can be inflated by air or water.
Patent GB-189923988-A (GB)
Title: Means for Regulating the Supply of Water to Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,988. Leigh, H. H., [Carey, J. W.]. Dec. 1. Actuating pumps. -Relates to the combination of a pump with a gener a ting-apparatus for automatically supplying r e g u - lated quantities of water. To the bell B of the gas holder A is attached the pump rod G having a plunger F. As the bell rises water is drawn in from the holder, or from a separate water supply, by the suction pipe H, having a valve. As the bell falls, the water is driven up a tube I, having a valve and a tap b, to the top of the generator C. The generator may be arranged below, or a number of generators arranged around the gas holder, the whole being enclosed in a metal casing. The apparatus may be made of a large size, or small for use on a cycle.
Patent GB-189925500-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fishing Reel.
Inventor: HOWE BEN
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 25,500. Howe, B. Dec. 23. Rods; reels, rod.-The butt of the rod is fitted with a sliding sleeve 3 connected by a pin 4 to an axial spindle 5 upon which are cut right and left handed spiral grooves which engage with two corresponding nuts the peripheries of which form friction ratchet clutches with a common containing-cylinder 7 carrying a pinion 11. As the sleeve 3 is reciprocated, therefore, the pinion 11 is driven continuously in one direction only. The pinion 11 is geared up to the axle of the winch barrel. A rocking-shaft 29, held in the engaged position by a spring, is fitted with a thumb-piece which, when pressed, disengages the barrel by means of a clutch. The shaft can also by means of a sliding piece be locked in the disengaged position. A cam on the shaft serves to operate a check.
Patent GB-190009744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signalling Apparatus
Inventor: LEA JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 9744. Lea, J., and Taylor, J. May 26. Signals, electric, lamp, bell, and indicator or visible.-Relates to electric signalling-apparatus for use in communicating to the persons in charge of guns the distance of the object to be aimed at. The transmitter, Fig. 7, consists of a switchboard bearing, as shown, numbers or signs representing distances, and also letters for use when words are to be spelled out. The indicator has a similar number of chambers, the glazed fronts of which bear the corresponding numbers &c., while each chamber contains an electric lamp L, Fig. 3. Any desired lamp in the indicator is illuminated by inserting a switch plug P in the corresponding socket h of the switchboard. A single return wire w serves for all the lamps, and may have a bell or call and a circuit-breaking switch in circuit with it. When words are to be spelled out, a plug is inserted in the socket a, which, with the corresponding chamber of the indicator, bears the inscription "Read." Each lamp L has two filaments n of unequal resistance, so that, in case of the failure of one filament, the other will serve until the broken lamp is replaced. Fig. 4 shows a coupling for connecting up the lamp leads, in lengths, as required, between the transmitter and the indicator. One member of the coupling consists of a series of screws S mounted in an insulating-disc E, while the other member has a corresponding series of plungers S' mounted in an insulating-disc E'. The screws make contact with their respective plungers when the two members are connected, as shown. The cables are passed through water-tight glands m, m<1>, and the wires are connected separately to the screws and plungers. The central contact of the coupling is preferably employed to serve for the return wire w.
Patent GB-190011085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Furnaces for Smelting and Dephosphorizing Iron and other Ores.
Inventor: ZOHRAB EDWARD TRAVERS
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,085. Zohrab, E. T. June 19. Metals, extracting and refining.-Peat gas is used in blast furnaces, preferably those burning peat or charcoal, to dephosphorize and desulphurize iron and other ores being smelted. The gas is introduced under pressure through inclined openings a and b at the melting zone and just above the hearth. Gas is supplied at a alone, or mixed with air, and a mixture of gas and air at b. Tuyeres of the form shown in Fig. 3 are used at b and if desired at a also, though ordinary tuyeres may be used at a. The gas under pressure passes through the inner nozzle h of the tuyÞres and induces a current of hot or cold air from the pipe f through the outer nozzle c.
Patent GB-190012392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamps for Holding the Ends of Electrical Fuses or Links Acting as Electrical Conductors.
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,392. Callender's Cable and Construction Co. and Ward, J. C. A. July 9. Couplings.-A clamp for holding fuses or conductors is formed with two discs which are forced together by a spring and an eccentric. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement. Two discs b, c are mounted on a central pin f, to the lower end of which a conductor may be connected. A spring d is placed below the lower disc, and a forked eccentric e, pivoted on a -pin working in a slot in the pin f, is arranged above b. The fuse a is clamped when the eccentric is turned into the position shown. The appliance is clamped to a suitable base h by the nut i. Fig. 5 shows a modified form, the end of the pin f being forked and the eccentric e working between the legs of the fork.
Patent GB-190013706-A (GB)
Title: Artificial Fuel.
Inventor: HEYDEBRAND FERDINAND CHRISTOPH
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 13,706. Heydebrand, F. C. von. July 31. Fuel.-An artificial fuel may be obtained by moulding a mixture of earth or loam, sulphur, or substances containing sulphur, lime, or compounds of lime, such as chloride or carbonate of lime, sulphate of magnesia, sulphate of soda, sulphate of iron or iron pyrites, and dilute sulphuric acid. Sulphur or iron pyrites may be used instead of sulphuric acid, and nitric or hydrochloric acid may also be used.