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Patent GB-189802335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers for Boats and the like.
Inventor: HEATHORN THOMAS BRIDGES
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 2335. Heathorn, T. B. Jan. 28. Propelling and steering by vibrating plates or fins. -Relates to the propulsion and steering of a vessel by means of a single vibrating rudder or fin at the stern, the rudder or fin having a vibratory movement about the stock or head, and in addition a similar movement about another axis due to the resistance of the water to its firstnamed movement. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the rudder is mounted on an inclined shaft w secured to the rudderhead a. A casing ac, made in one with the rudder, contains springs bearing on a crank on the shaft w to control the movements of the rudder about the shaft. The rudderhead a is screwed through a nut b which can move endwise in, but rotates with, a sleeve m rotating in the bearing n. The upper end of the sleeve m carries a crosshead o to which the actuating-rods p, p are connected. The upper end of the nut b is grooved to receive a collar c having lugs through which screwed rods d, d pass. By means of the gear shown these rods are rotated to raise or lower the nut b and thereby move the rudder to steer or reverse the vessel. Fig. 6 shows a modified arrangement in which the rudder is rigidly secured to the spindle w. This spindle is screwed to receive a nut al, and is mounted in bearings in the casing af. Springs bear on the nut al to control the movements of the rudder, the nut being prevented from rotating by moving along guides. The casing af can be rotated by the bevel gear shown. The locking, steering, and reversing devices are similar to those described in Specification No. 20,177, A.D. 1894.
Patent GB-189803866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Siphon Flushing Apparatus of Water Closets.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 3866. Shanks, J. Feb. 16. Seat-action closets; water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. Relates to means for starting the flushing action and rendering it noiseless. The long leg of the siphon communicates with the discharge pipe through a trap or water-seal which is preferably placed at the bottom of the tank. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the siphon A, B is started by withdrawing the air from it through a pipe E<2> by means of a small auxiliary siphon E, E<1>. The auxiliary siphon communicates with the discharge pipe, and is started by a jet of water forced from the nozzle F by squeezing a flexible ball F<2>. Or the jet may be supplied from a pressure pipe F<3>. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which the discharge is started by a plunger G. In a modification, water is admitted to the long leg of the small siphon by opening a valve. In another modification, the discharge from the auxiliary siphon starts the main one by the means shown in Fig. 11. Any of these arrangements may be actuated by the closet seat, which is normally raised by a spring or weight. When the delivery pipe is made with a bulb-like enlargement as described in Specification No. 23,413, A.D. 1892, the enlargement is made pear-shaped as shown in Fig. 5. The bottom may be carried below the mouth of the pipe in the manner shown, or it may be made flush with it. In a modification, the larger end of the bulb is placed above. Figs. 14 and 15 show devices for preventing noise when the tank is nearly empty. The tanks containing the flushing-devices described above may be fixed against a wall in such a manner that all the external fittings are concealed, as shown in Fig. 17 for instance.
Patent GB-189811402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Metal Pot Mechanism of Casting Machines, especially in that of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-19
Granted: 1899-05-19
Abstract: 11,402. Lock, W. H., Nadall, B., and Barr, M. May 19. Linotype and like machines; type.-Relates to the metal pot mechanism of linotype and other metal-casting machines. Air passes under pressure from the reservoir V<68> through the three-way cock V<72> to the cylinder V<49>, which communicates by the throat v<10> with the delivery nozzle v<12>. To cut off the supply of metal, the bar V<81> is moved to the left, throwing over the cock V<72> so as to put the cylinder in communication with the open air through the port V<73>, and equalizing the level of the metal in the pot V and cylinder V<49> by opening the port V<78> as the valve V<76> closes. The pin- and-slot connection between the bar V<81> and the vertical rod V<82> attached to the valve spindle causes the latter to remain at rest during the greater part of the time occupied in turning the cock V<72>. In a modification, the throat v<10> is horizontal, and a plug cock connected by suitable levers with the cock V<72> is substituted for the reciprocating valve V<76>.
Patent GB-189823862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons.
Inventor: IMLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,862. Imler, J. Nov. 12. Pistons.-The piston body is composed of a central partitition or diaphragm 2, on each side of which is a head 3 furnished with a packing-ring 8. In the heads are openings 5, through which the motive fluid enters the intermediate spaces 4. Thence, through openings 9, the fluid passes into the peripheral space between the packing-rings 8, the partition 2, and the cylinder wall. The packing-rings are thus put in equilibrium, whereby friction is diminished, and in the case of steam engines water of condensation collects in the peripheral space and aids in lubricating the piston. To regulate the amount of pressure fluid entering the spaces 4, adjustable cover-plates 6 are provided by which the openings 5 may be more or less completely closed.
Patent GB-189826343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Plates or Elements for Secondary Batteries or Electrical Accumulators.
Inventor: BRAULT CAMILLE
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 26,343. Brault, C. Dec. 13. Secondary batteries.-The material to be rendered active consists of a mixture of litharge with 10 per cent. of calcium sulphate or other salt of an alkali or alkaline earth, and for negative plates 1 to 3 per cent. of the double chloride of platinum and mercury, or of platinum chloride or of mercury sulphate, is added to the mixture, which is then kneaded up with distilled water in a vessel through which a stream of ammonia gas is passed, or the kneading is effected with a solution of ammonia. The material is then dried and pulverized. A grid of the shape shown in Fig. 2, having triangularshaped cross-bars with conical projections b at their intersection, is then placed in a mould and covered with the pulverized material described above, and then on this is placed a similarly-shaped plate, Fig. 1, formed with holes a which fit over the projections b, and the two are then forced together by pressure. The surface of the mould may be furnished with points or projections which form indents in the active material. The plate is then immersed for several hours in acidulated water, after which it is dried. The plates in the battery are separated from each other by rods of glass, celluloid, or ebonite, or perforated and corrugated sheets of ebonite or celluloid.
Patent GB-189826729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Transmitting, Regulating and Controlling Rotary Motion.
Inventor: PARKINSON ROBERT
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 26,729. Parkinson, R., Law, J., and Barmby, H. Dec. 19. Toothed gearing. -Relates to apparatus for transmitting and regulating rotary motion, specially applicable to lifting-apparatus. A winding-drum l is mounted in a casing c on an axle d. At one end of the drum a concentric internally - toothed annulus h is formed to gear with a toothed ring g mounted upon an eccentric e. When this eccentric is driven by the crank f, it drives differentially the drum l, through the ring g, which is prevented from rotating by pins i projecting through holes j in the cover. In modifications, lowering is effected by withdrawing a detent from engagement with teeth on the periphery of the cover, which thus leaves it free to rotate with the ring g. A band brake may also be applied to the drum.
Patent GB-189911448-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sanitary Flushing Apparatus.
Inventor: RICHARDY ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 11,448. Richardy, A. June 1. Drawings to Specification. Water-waste preventers, valve-discharge. A three-way cock, operated by the rise and fall of the closet seat, puts an overhead closed vessel alternately into communication with the service pipe and closet basin.
Patent GB-189911985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Over Head Conductors for Electric Tramways.
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,985. Smith, M. H. June 8. Electric tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors.-At bridges, or elsewhere where temporary gaps or breaks are required in the overhead conductors, they are mounted on cantilevers, sliding arms, or the like which can be operated by gearing or otherwise. Fig. 1 shows the conductors K carried by insulators H on the ends of counterweighted arms or frames D, and Fig. 6 shows the conductors W attached to trussed bars L, which slide on rollers in channel guides M on the adjacent posts. Locking-devices may hold the parts closed, and insulated underground conductors bridge the gap when opened. The Provisional Specification mentions a tube instead of the trussed bar L.
Patent GB-189912980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors.
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1899-06-22
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,980. Sayer, R. C. June 22. Engines with mechanism other than simple connecting-rods transmitting motion to shaft.-Relates to apparatus for actuating wheels 1, 2 or drums by means of rocking levers 11 actuated by means of cylinders 12 ... 15, wheels and chains being provided to actuate the valves. The rods 8 are brought into and out of engagement with the teeth 20 by the action of guides or by magnets 17 ... 20 which actuate an armature 67 pivoted at 68 and carrying a lever 69 connected by a tube 70, through other tubes and sliding rods with slotted heads, to the rods 8. In a modification, an arrangement of levers is provided so that power is transmitted from the disengaged to the engaged lever. To transfer the rods 8 to the outer teeth 30, they may be withdrawn by fluid supplied to the passage 137, the passage 138 communicating with the exhaust. Fluid is admitted to a cylinder 118, and through rods 120, 121, and a link 122 turns a tube 116 and its blade 115 which lifts one of two levers 112, having a space to clear the other lever, and a lug thereon acts on a collar on the slide 108 which, through a lever 123 and against the action of a spring 125, causes a pawl 27 to engage a ratchetwheel 29 carried by the lever 11. Motion is transmitted from this ratchet-wheel through chain-wheels 31, 33 and a collar 127, engaging a screw-thread on a fixed tube 21, to the frame 16 and the parts carried thereby. The motion ceases when the lever 112 comes opposite a space 315, and the frame meets a lug 130, which, as well as a lug 129, is carried by a rod 128 traversing the tube 21 and serves to open the exhaust tap 133 of the cylinder 118, the rods 120 &c. being then actuated by a spring 139, and the tube 116 turned so as to be ready to lift the other lever 112 for the return traverse of the frame. In the case of a drum, the rods 8 may be joined, and reciprocated by a crank and connecting-rods.
Patent GB-189918561-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game or Pastime and Apparatus in connection therewith.
Inventor: POWERS JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 18,561. Powers, J. H. Sept. 14. Drawings to Specification. Games played with balls, clubs, and goals; hockey; polo.-In a suitable enclosure the game of "roller "polo-hockey" is played by two sides of five men on roller skates. The ball placed in the centre of the enclosure by a referee is driven by clubs into one or other of the end goals. Each goal, approximating in shape to a quarter of a sphere, is built up of riveted vertical and horizontal metal rods supporting netting. Immediately opposite the smaller semicircular opening in the front of the goal through which the ball is driven, a curtain is hung to arrest the ball.
Patent GB-189918845-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cooking Apparatus with Bottom and Top Heating Appliances and Automatic Basting Device.
Inventor: JUERGENS EMMA
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 18,845. J³rgens, E. Sept. 19. Cooking stoves and ranges.-Relates to a cooking- apparatus with top and bottom heating-appliances and a basting-device located inside the cooking- vessel. The apparatus comprises a bottom heating- appliance a, a top heating-appliance c, and a cooking- vessel b. The appliance a is of a conical shape, and is provided with a pipe e for the removal of the products of combustion. Gas or any suitable fuel may be employed for heating purposes. The cooking-vessel b rests upon the appliance a, and contains the basting-device, which is composed of open tubes f secured to the vessel b by the rings i and stays h. The pipes are somewhat of a U- shape, and are of larger diameter at the bottom end, so as to better receive the gravy. A glasscovered sight-hole v can be provided in the vessel b. The upper heating-appliance c is placed on the top of the vessel b, and consists of a casing k with a perforated bottom s and holes l for air circulation. Firebars r and m are provided upon which glowing charcoal is placed. The casing may be closed by a lid q, and may be provided with an exhaust pipe. An igniter d, Fig. 3, is used to bring the charcoal to a glowing condition. The meat to be cooked is placed in the vessel b, and the heating- devices started. The gravy rises in the pipes f, and issues out upon the meat. One heating- appliance only may be used in connection with the apparatus.
Patent GB-189920877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Reflecting Opalescent Surfaces for Electric Lamps or Glass Reflectors.
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 20,877. Improved Electric Glow Lamp Co. and Barnes, A. Oct. 18. Coating.-An opalescent or opaque reflecting- surface is produced on glass by coating it with a creamy mixture of zinc oxide or barium sulphate, opal glass, silica, and cryolite, all finely powdered, with solution of potassium or sodium silicate ; pigments may be added. When dry, a thin coating of hot paraffin wax, or gelatine and formalin, may be applied. Electric-lamp bulbs, lamp globes, glass reflectors, and other glass may be thus treated, by dipping, or with brushes, pads, or rollers.
Patent GB-189924011-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Producing Alkali Cyanides and Ferrocyanides.
Inventor: GROSSMANN JACOB
Filed: 1899-12-02
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 24,011. Grossmann, J. Dec. 2. Potassium and sodium salts. -Cyanides of alkalies are prepared by passing pure ammonia gas, or ammonia mixed with volatile non-oxidizing ammonia compounds, or with hydrogen, hydrocarbons, or other non-oxidizing gases, over a mixture of carbon or carbonaceous matter, and a sulphide of an alkali, or liver of sulphur, or ingredients forming an alkaline sulphide at a red heat. The reaction takes place in a set of retorts, heated to between 700 and 800‹ C., and used in series, the latest charged retort being at first the last of the series, and gradually working to the first of the series. Ferrocyanides are prepared by forming the cyanides as above, and adding to the products of the reaction either at the beginning or at the end of the reaction iron filings, for the purpose of converting the cyanides first formed into ferrocyanides.
Patent GB-189924489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing and other Affixing-down Pins.
Inventor: SHAW FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 24,489. Shaw, F. H., and Universal Wood Working Co. Dec. 9. Pins, drawing, carpet, and drugget.-A drawing, drugget, or other holding - down pin is provided with a strip or piece of stout fabric, leather, or other material, which facilitates withdrawal of the pin. In one form of pin, the strip c<1> passes through slots a' in the head a of the pin, and is secured by closing in the metal round the slots. In a second form, a cord or strip, having its ends secured between the component parts of a composite head, is employed. A third form of pin is provided with a cord or strip, the ends of which pass through apertures in the head, and are held by knots formed on the cord or strip ; a clamping- disc may be secured to the lower side of the head. In a fourth form, an endless cord &c. is passed through a central aperture in the head, and is held by a crossbar secured between the turned-in edges of the head. In a fifth form, the knotted ends of a cord are secured within sockets formed in the head of the pin. In a sixth form, the head is formed with apertures for a cord or the like, which is held in position by means of a knotted end. In other forms, the strips &c. are secured between the parts of a composite head, and, as in the sixth form, these strips &c. extend laterally from the edges of the heads of the pins.
Patent GB-190003837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetted Air Motors.
Inventor: VIGNAL JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 3837. Vignal, J. Feb. 27. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The engine has two vertical cylinders in which a four-stroke cycle is performed alternately. A common carburettedair pipe supplies the two suction valves S, which are placed axially and open near the igniter T. The exhaust valves S' are operated by cams acting through levers D', and, when the speed is excessive, the governor operates a stepped cam which acts on an arm on the shaft B and turns the shaft so that its other arms D come beneath the valve levers D', one after another, and hold one or both of the exhaust valves open. The motor is suitable for motor cars.
Patent GB-190006287-A (GB)
Title: A Horse-shoe.
Inventor: HUDSON HENRY ROBERT
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 6287. Hudson, H. R. April 4. Special wearing- surfaces; materials for.-Tapped holes are formed in the shoe, and these are filled in with plugs b of an alloy of lead and tin to prevent slipping.
Patent GB-190009132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paste Cups or Mucilage Holders.
Inventor: RODIGER WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 9132. Rodiger, W. May 17. Bottles &c.-The paste or mucilage receptacle A is formed with an integral partition B, the upper edge of which is practically flush with the lip of the vessel, the smaller of the two chambers so formed serving to hold the brush C. The receptacle is closed by a screw or other cover D, which is made of sufficient depth to enclose the handle of the brush.
Patent GB-190010658-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Evaporating Sea Water to be used as Boiler Feed Water and in Arrangements connected therewith.
Inventor: WATSON DANIEL MACKENZIE
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,658. Watson, D. M. June 12. Feedwater, purifying; incrustation, removing.- Relates to apparatus for evaporating sea-water by the waste heat in the funnel of a steamship. The steam may be condensed for use as boiler feed &c., or it may be used in the engine or employed for increasing the draught in the funnel. Means for automatically controlling the supply of water to the apparatus, and the discharge of sediment, are described, as well as means for removing scale from the apparatus. The evaporator consists of a closed vessel a, with a central flue d, placed in the funnel of a steamship, a portion of which is shown broken away at e. Sea-water is supplied by the pipe h, the supply being controlled by a ball cock k, the float of which is in a tank i. The feed-pipe h passes through the tank i. As the water rises, it first closes a float valve m in the bottom of the tank i, and finally overflows into it, lifting the float and closing the cock k. The water level then falls until the float valve m is uncovered, when the tank i empties itself and the cock k is reopened. From the bottom of the evaporator a drain pipe n, with cocks always slightly open, leads to a tank o and a waste pipe r. When the cock k is closed, the pressure of the water overcomes a loaded check valve v<1>, and the water is delivered through a branch v to a cup u in a tank o. The weight of the cup then closes a valve s', thus stopping an opening from the tank o to the waste pipe. The tank then becomes full, and the ball-cock q is closed and the drain stopped until the feed-cock k is again opened ; the supply of water to the cup u is then stopped, and the valve s<1> is opened, whereupon the tank o is emptied and the valve q is opened, and the drain recommences. Scale is removed by scrapers y, consisting of flat strips adjustably attached to framework arms w. These arms radiate from a cylinder x surrounding the flue d, which is rotated by worm gearing x<2>. The arms also agitate the water.
Patent GB-190011211-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: TIDBURY ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 11,211. Tidbury, A. W. June 20. Driving-mechanism.-On the driving-axle A are two flanged discs B, to one of which a chainwheel C may be fixed. With the flanges b of the discs B the members of a clutch co-operate, to drive the axle A when the levers D are depressed by suitable treadles d. The levers D are loose on the ends of the axle A, and are raised by springs d<2>; or they may be connected by a band &c. so that one is raised when the other is depressed. The clutch may be, as shown, similar to that of a freewheel cycle, consisting of blocks F, seated in the part f moving with the levers, and engaging the flange b.
Patent GB-190019377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 19,377. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. Oct. 30. Gas -producers.- The gas outlet pipe has an inward extension k depending into the body of the fuel, which is fed from hoppers l into the annular space surrounding it ; or several pipes, such as k, may surround one or more central feeding- hoppers. The "grate" c is mounted to revolve continuously or intermittently. Cleaning-doors are provided at o. Air enters through an annular space e, and the outer casing d may dip into water in the trough g. A cast-iron facing p in the lining transmits heat from below to the freshlv-charged coal. Coke or non-bituminous coal may be fed into the pipe k.
Patent GB-190100200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Boxes.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 200. Birkbeck, H., [Webb Folding Box Co.]. Jan. 3. Folding-boxes are formed from a blank of flexible material, which is cut and scored as shown in Fig. 1. When set up, the corner flaps 15 are folded along the lines 16, and are then folded on the outside of the ends 13, being then engaged by the tongues on the end flaps 17. The tongues 26 on the lid flaps 25 also engage with the folded flaps 15, to secure the lid 22. A flap 24 on the front of the lid is inserted within the front side 14. The slits 27 on the flaps 25 are adapted to receive the heads or shouldered projections on a carrying-band or handle.
Patent GB-190100807-A (GB)
Title: An Overcoat which can be readily Transformed so as to Form a New-shaped Overall suitable for Cycling, Riding, or other purposes.
Inventor: STEEDE BENJAMIN HOSFORD
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 807. Steede, B. H. Jan. 12. Overcoats ; leggings; waterproof coats.-An overcoat is made so that the lower parts can be fastened around the legs to serve as overalls or leggings when cycling, riding, &c. Fig. 2 shows the overcoat so adapted. The coat is divided at the rear rather higher than is customary, and fastenings are provided for fastening the tails to the front of the coat as shown. The Provisional Specification states that the overcoat may be made of waterproof material.