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Patent GB-189812005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Coal for the purpose of Recovering the Fine or Small Coal from the Effluent Washing Water and for the Drying of the Washed Coal.
Inventor: BURNETT CUTHBERT
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 12,005. Burnett, C. May 26. Straining liquids.-Relates to apparatus for use with coal-washing machinery for separating and drying the small coal from the effluent water, and for returning the clear water to the washing- machine. The effluent from a washing-machine such as is described in Specifications No. 8478, A.D. 1892, and No. 4380, A.D. 1894, is delivered by a shoot A into a hopper A' with regulating discharge slide B. The effluent falls through the slide B into an inclined close chamber, having a perforated false bottom D, in which an endless conveyer with scrapers E, E', E<2>, E<3>, E<4> operates. The conveyer discharges the coal at the end of the closed chamber into a truck or other suitable receptacle. The scrapers are of different depths, so as to allow of an accumulation of the small coal periodically on the bottom D to act as a straining or filtering medium for the water which drains from the coal and is discharged by a pipe I into a settling-tank, from which it is pumped back to the washing-machine. The Specification describes a modified form of the apparatus, in which a conveyer is employed having a number of perforated sections or trays into which the effluent is discharged from the hopper A<1>.
Patent GB-189812627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: HOPLEY JAMES
Filed: 1898-06-06
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 12,627. Hopley, J., and Bickley, J. W. June 6. Brakes. -Relates to a brake which may be applied or released from either side of a wagon. When the lever B, which rides loose on the brake shaft A, is depressed, a projection R thereon engages a projection Q on the shaft and applies the brake. If the lever E be now depressed, its first action is to turn two lifting- levers I and H, having projections engaging the levers E and B, and carried by a shaft G ; the lever B is thus lifted into its rest N, and releases the projection 0. On further depressing the lever E, a cam D on its shaft F engages a cam C on the brake shaft and applies the brake. The stop O is attached to the lever H by a quadrant J, which can be adjusted to compensate for wear of the brake blocks.
Patent GB-189815790-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mouth-harmonica or Mouth-organ.
Inventor: MESSNER MATTHIAS
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 15,790. Messner, M. July 19. Mouth organs.-To facilitate the playing of these instruments, the mouthpiece is concaved or recessed.
Patent GB-189816274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Bale-coverings.
Inventor: HEATH MARK ANTHONY
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 16,274. Heath, M. A. July 26. Bales.-The bale is encased in a sheet-metal cover made in sections which are laced together by iron bands. In Figs. 1 and 4 the side sections a have their edges turned over, and are pierced with holes c through both thicknesses a, a'. The flange b<1> of the end cover b is also reflexed, but the reflexed part b<2> is not perforated and so keeps the contacts clear of the holes c. In Figs. 12, 13, and 14, the edges have slits c<1> instead of holes, and the alternate pieces of metal between the slits are pressed above the normal surface, and the band d is passed beneath them. Beads r may be pressed on the metal to strengthen it. The end piece b may have a sampling-hole and cover. The side pieces and one end piece are laced together and placed in a press with removable sides, the cotton or other material is pressed in, and then the other end is placed on and laced up.
Patent GB-189819319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in File-cutting Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 19,319. Boult, A. J., [Rahire, A.]. Sept. 10. File-cutting machines.-The holder V<1> for the tool F is mounted in the slide V, which has a horizontal reciprocating motion with a quick return. This is imparted by a connecting-rod U and slotted lever R pivoted at S. The lever is rocked by a crank-pin 0 carrying the piece P sliding in the slot Q. The crank-pin is adjustably fixed to the wheel N connected by spur gearing to the main shaft D. The tool-holder V<1> is worked by hand by the counterbalanced bell-crank lever y. The file flank is clamped to its bed a by a screw e.
Patent GB-189826801-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Obturation for Pistons of Machines for Riveting Punching, or Shearing Metal Plates, Driven by Gases Derived from Charges of Modern Smokeless Gunpowder.
Inventor: BENDER CARL-BALTHASAR
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 26,801. Bender, C. B. Dec. 20. Air and gases, apparatus for actuating machines by.-The pistons of machines worked by modern smokeless gunpowder, such as riveting, punching, and shearing machines for metal plates, are prevented from leaking by recessing the piston 1 and thinning off the walls of the recess, which are pressed outwards by the explosion in the recess. In order that the walls shall be expanded before the gases can leak past them and groove the cylinder, they are made to fit over the flange on a fixed plate S in the end of the cylinder, which flange is pressed outwards against the walls of the recess before the piston begins its out-stroke. A metal ring T fills a part of the recess to diminish the air space, and grooves g lead from the powder chamber A to the recess. Leakage is further provided against by injecting through the hole H into the space around the flange of the part S some stiff greasy substance or wax. The piston may be made in two parts and joined at the line m, n, o, p, q, r.
Patent GB-189901296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CUMMINGS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1296. Cummings, G. Jan. 19. Uppers.-Heavy boots and shoes such as those worn by miners have their uppers protected and strengthened at the back by a covering D of thick butt leather. This covering may be lasted with the upper as shown in Fig. 2, and at its upper edge is channelled and sewn to the upper, or it may be sewn all round instead of being lasted. It is preferably further secured by a stud or eyelet F.
Patent GB-189914806-A (GB)
Title: Improved Counter or Meter for Electric Lamps, Motors and other Electric Apparatus.
Inventor: MAGINI GIUSEPPE DI PAOLO
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-07-18
Abstract: 14,806. Magini, G. di P. July 18. Registering duration of electric current; counting- apparatus.-The duration of supply of current to an electric lamp, motor, or other apparatus, is registered by the apparatus illustrated. The current is supplied through the coils of electromagnets b, c' ; if in excess of the allowed strength, the magnet b moves a weighted lever d, which opens the circuit. The proper current causes the magnet b to move a lever i and a clutch to connect a shaft m with a loose pinion o, which is geared to numberwheels e, s. The magnet c' turns a weighted stop c<111>, Fig. 3, to start the balance-wheel c<v> of a clockwork, driving the shaft m and the clutch. The number-wheels are thus driven by the clockwork so long as sufficient current passes through the coil b. The shaft m may similarly drive any number of counters under control of additional electromagnets b, each in circuit with one lamp &c. and a switch, but all in circuit with the starting-magnet c'. In running down, the clockwork causes a crank-disc C to make one turn ; the crank finally shifts a cut-out lever w to open the circuit, unless the clockwork is re-wound. The winding- key is loose, but has a conical projection to prevent its removal from the case, and to hold the cut-out lever w so that current cannot be used while the key is on the winding-stem A. The key also gears with and returns the crank-disc C.
Patent GB-189921829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brick Dies.
Inventor: WILKINSON THOMAS
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 21,829. Wilkinson, T. Nov. 1. Moulding bricks.-To facilitate the cleaning of the lubricating-grooves a of dies of extrusion machines, the grooves extend to the outside of the die frame, and are normally closed by sliding plates C and pivoted plates C<1> when the machine is working. The end plates are fastened by wedges, and the top and bottom plates by screws D'. The plates are formed with flanged edges or knobs, and may be faced with leather or other packing-strips. The metal lining-plates F are formed with flanges f, which enter grooves in the die frame. Rounded metal corner pieces G are fixed over the lining-plates, in order to produce a stream of clay with clean sharp edges.
Patent GB-189922608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hooks for Attaching Ropes and the like.
Inventor: EDHOLM CARL FREDRIC CYRILLUS
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 22,608. Eldholm, C. F. C. Nov. 13. Hooks. -Two hooks d, d' are hinged at c, Fig. 1, with a limited motion, and are prolonged to form eyes f for the ring g. The hooks are engaged by eyes l which project in a forked manner from a plate o with an eve b. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the hooks and eye q are in on e spring piece. In connecting the parts the hooks are opened by forcing the edge of the plate o between them. The hook is specially for use in connecting the ropes and sails of ships &c.
Patent GB-189923083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella and like Holders.
Inventor: SANDERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,083. Sanders, W. Nov. 20. Umbrella &c. holders.-A rack or holder for umbrellas, walking-sticks, &c. is preferably bent from one piece of metal, formed into hooked loops A, the ends being bent round to form the back-plates. A separate back-plate B may be riveted on. The rack may be cast, and may be fixed in halls, on church pew fronts, or elsewhere.
Patent GB-190006479-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Accumulator Plate.
Inventor: RIBBE PAUL FERDINAND
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 6479. Ribbe, P. F. April 6. Secondary batteries.-The electrcdes are m a d e from a plate, Fig. 3, provided with a number of vertical slots b. The plate is folded along the line of the slots b, in order to form a plate of the shape shown in plan in Fig. 5. The various folds of each plate are kept apart by perforated strips e, which are inserted through slots which run slantwise, so that the escape of gases is facilitated. The upper strip i and the feet d are burned or soldered together. The plates are kept in place in the cell by pins which engage in sockets in the sides of the cell.
Patent GB-190008931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braiding Machines.
Inventor: DISS ALBERT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8931. Diss, A. B. May 15. Braiding-machines.-The revolving heads for driving the bobbin spindles have semicircular notches 5 to receive the spindles e, and slots 6 to receive a locking-plate f, Fig. 6, fixed to each spindle, and are connected to the usual pinions c geared together and working on pivots b fixed to the bed a, which has rims n. Spring-actuated guided bolts 7 having flanges 9 engage the slots 10 or the plate f. Switches g, which move with friction, are pivoted at one end, and have upwardlyprojecting flared cams 13 and undercut cams 14, Figs. 1 and 5. As a spindle is driven round, its lower end strikes one or other of the cams 13, and moves the switch so that one or other of the cams 14 comes into the path of the flange 9 and depresses one of the rods 7, and so unlocks the plate f and allows the next carrier to take the spindle on. Half the spindles travel one way and half the other; there are always two spindles to one revolving head, and the spindles may travel in a circle for making a tubular braid, or in the arc of a circle for making flat braid. Cams h. Figs. 1 and 7, ensure the rising of the rods 7 after being disengaged. Projections p on the spindles e prevent them from rotating. The spindle e carries a frame 16, the top cross-bar 17 of which is hinged to allow of insertion of the spool and has a spring snap 18. The thread passes from the spool under a roller 20, through an eye 21 round a roller 22, round a roller 23 on the pivoted take-up lever i, round a roller 24 on a pivcted lever 28, and through a guide 19 to the braiding-point. As the spindles revolve, they move nearer to or from the braiding point, and, to keep the tension constant, the take-up arms have projections 26 which run on discs k carried on inclined spindles and driven by pins 27 from the revolving heads. When a spindle changes from one head to another, the arms 26 drop in notches in the discs k. When a thread breaks, the lever 28 drops and allows a flanged collar 30, to which it is connected by a wire or rod, to drop into range of a lever m which actuates the stop motion.
Patent GB-190009263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heaters
Inventor: LEASK ALEXANDER RITCHIE
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 9263. Leask, A. R., and Bellis, P. M. May 19. Tea &c. making apparatus.-An electric heater, which may be placed in any ordinary vessel such as a tea-pot, coffee-pot, kettle, or cup, consists of resistant wire wound across one or more rings or frames A of insulating-material; these frames are supported by nuts and distance pieces on two. rods J, J<1> attached to a larger insulating piece C, which is intended to rest on the top of the vessel, and is provided with a knob. Electric connection between supply conductors E and the heating- wire is made by the rods J, J<1> and a spring switch H, which is closed by the weight of the heater when placed on the top of the vessel; the underside of the spring is coated with insulating-material.
Patent GB-190010940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: SWINBURNE JAMES
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 10,940. Swinburne, J. June 16. Pottery. - Non-oxidizable electric heating resistances, for use in incandescence lamps, are made from a conducting material such as graphite, carbides, silicides, silicon, tungsten (prepared by electrolysis of a fused tungstate), or other metal, in powder, mixed with non-conducting material such as kaolin and felspar, or clay prepared for making china. The mixture is kneaded, squirted into thin rods or spirals, dried, and baked. The temperature may be high enough to vitrify the material, or the rods can be dipped in boracic acid or other glazing-material in water and fired.
Patent GB-190011874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lighters for Gases or Vapours.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-30
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 11,874. Thompson, W. P., [Simonini, A.]. June 30. Lighting gas; vapour tamps.-Relates tu catalytic igniters for incandescent and other burners in which the glow from a starting - pellet A, composed mainly of platinum black, is transmitted successively through a series of incinerated threads B, C, D, which have been so prepared as to glow successively at increasing temperatures until the ignition is effected. The thread B, which has a platinum wire woven or secured in it, is treated with a solution containing from 75 to 90 per cent. of thorium nitrate, and from 25 to 10 per cent. of platinum chloride. The two or more threads C with similarly-attached platinum wires are treated with a solution of platinum chloride alone, which results in a deposit of porous platinum on the platinum wires after the threads have been incinerated. The two or more threads D, which actually effect the ignition, are treated with a solution containing about 98¢ per cent. of thorium nitrate, 1 per cent. of cerium nitrate, and ¢ per cent. of platinum chloride. When the gas or vapour impinges upon the igniter, the glow from the preliminary heater A is transmitted successively through the threads B, C to the igniting-threads D. The percentages of the ingredients used may be varied, and the platinum may be replaced by another metal of the platinum group.
Patent GB-190012243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tubulous Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HAEGER CARL
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 12,243. Hõger, C. July 6 Instantaneous generators; feedwater, supplying.- A reservoir E, partly filled with air, is interposed between the boiler and the feed-pump, which is arranged to draw in a certain amount of air through the valve G.
Patent GB-190017278-A (GB)
Title: A New Manufacture of Soft Soap.
Inventor: HULME FRANK ANDERTON
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,278. Hulme, F. A., [trading as Hulme & Son, J.]. Sept. 29. Soaps.-Soft soap is made by mixing a vegetable oil, such as cotton-seed oil, with resin, heating and stirring until the resin dissolves, and saponifying with potash free from soda, finishing with a strong lye.
Patent GB-190017867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Flooring, Walls, Partitions and the like of Trussed Beton.
Inventor: ELIET CONSTANT
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 17,867. Eliet, C. Oct. 8. Building-blocks and slabs.-BÚton or concrete slabs for floors, girders, partitions, and walls of pits, silos, quays, &c., are strengthened by straight or curved metal bars a,f, e, which project beyond the edges of the slabs, and are connected together when the slabs are laid by hooks and eyes, pins, loops, sockets, cores, nuts, &c., or by embedding the ends in cement or concrete. The joints between the slabs are arranged at places where the bending moment is zero, or a minimum, and the internal bars are disposed so as to resist the shearing and bending stresses at different parts of the slabs. Fig. 39 shows a flooring-slab united to a girder by concrete n. Spacing-ribs o project from the slab or girder, and S-shaped hooks e project from the slab and girder into the concrete.
Patent GB-190101898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Casters.
Inventor: HALL MILTON C
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1898. Hall, M. C. Sept. 12, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Castors.-The large ball 2 is retained by the turned-in edge of the cup A, which is fixed by means of the flange 8 to the piece of furniture, trunk, &c. Integral with, or fitting into the upper end of, the cup A is a smaller cup 3, in which is placed a dished bearing-disc 6 and a ring 4 with convex edges. A ring of small balls rests on the large ball, and bears against the convex surface of the ring 4 and against the inner surface of the cup 3. A number of small balls 7 bear against the disc 6. When used for trunks, the fixing-flange 8 is arranged closer to the turned-in edge of the outer cup A, so that more of the cup is let into the bottom of the trunk, and less projects. A separate ring 9 may be used to fix the cup as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190105985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Current Collectors for Electric Railways on the Overhead System
Inventor: REINECKE AUGUST
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5985. Reinecke, A., and Jost, A. March 21. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-Two balls d, e bear on projections p, c and balls g, h in the trolley head, and are covered by a hinged cap with horns i lying on either side of the trolley wire a.
Patent GB-190110006-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Regulating the Temperature of Barrels and like Vessels from the Outside.
Inventor: HENKE ARTHUR
IPC: F28D1/06
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 10,006. Henke, A. May 14. Heating liquids. -In heating or cooling the liquid contents of barrels and like vessels, a device is used for being placed on the outside of the vessel, consisting of a serpentine pipe a secured to a flexible frame b, or to a flexible strip c, the whole being enclosed within a cover. On the side remote from the vessel the cover is fitted with an insulating-layer. Hot or cold liquids or gases are admitted to the tube, according as the contents of the vessel are to be heated or cooled.
Patent GB-190110027-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Filling Casks and Apparatus for use therewith.
Inventor: ENZINGER KARL
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 10,027. Enzinger, K. May 14. Filling with liquids.-The reservoir or con tainer a has besides the ordinary float regulator b by which the level of the liquid in the reservoir is regulated, a second float regulator c, which communicates with the top of the container by a pipe d and with the bottom by a pipe e, which preferably leads into the caskfilling pipe k. The pipe k passes through the filling-head i fitted in the bunghole. The filling - head communicates by a pipe l with the top of the container, and by a casing containing a non- return valve p<1>, an air cock f, and a sight regulator or gauge p, and by a pipe m with the top of the regulator c. When the container is filled through a pipe h, the cock of the pipe e is opened, thus causing the float in the regulator c to rise and automatically close the cock or valve f of the pipe d. The entrapped air at the top of the regulator c is then compressed, as the liquid in it further rises. To fill the cask, the cock of the pipe k is opened, and, while the cask is thus being filled, the cock n of the pipe l is closed. The air escaping from the cask then passes along the pipe m to the regulator c, thus lowering the float and opening the cock f, which allows some of the compressed air in the regulator c to escape by the pipe d to the container. When the cask is completely filled, the liquid escapes along the pipe m to the regulator c. When the pipe k, having an automatic valve at its base, is withdrawn, the liquid below the non-return valve flows into the cock to fill the space occupied by the pipe k, this return flow being facilitated by the air cock q. The ascending column of liquid from the filling-head i may be reduced to a minimum by placing the regulator c in a suitably low position.
Patent GB-190111486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Harness Pads or Saddles.
Inventor: HARWOOD JOHN JONES
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,486. Harwood, J. J., Harwood, J., Harwood, W., and Harwood, F., [trading as Harwood & Sons]. June 5. Saddles.-The tree of a harness saddle is made of a sheet or cast metal frame A upon which are fixed the parts D of wood, papier mÔchÚ, woodite, &c. The part A has lugs C for the fixing-screws &c., and may be slotted for the attachment of the flaps. Holes are made at F for the pedestal and terret rings.
Patent GB-190119002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Diggers.
Inventor: LARKIN JAMES
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 19,002. Larkin, J. Sept. 24. Sifting potatoes.-Relates to an attachment to potato-diggers having revolving forks, for collecting, separating, and sorting the potatoes according to size. The potato-digger is of ordinary construction except that the rear end of the share 5 is turned up as shown at 35. A frame 8 is mounted on the main axle 9 and is secured in front to the frame of the potato-digger. An arm 11 is hinged at 10 to the frame 8 and forms the spindle for a rotary cage or drum formed of parallel rods and actuated by contact with the soil. A number of elevating-tines 23 are secured to the inside of the drum and carry the potatoes up past the guard 25 when they fall into a reciprocating hopper 24 having two inclined sieves fixed in the bottom which grade the potatoes and discharge them through fixed shoots into hampers or other receptacles on a platform carried on the end of the arm 11. The hopper 24 is supported on links 28 from brackets 29, and is driven by a connecting-rod 27 from a crank-wheel 26 driven by a spur-wheel 20 integral with the drum. The side of the drum further from the machine is covered in with canvas to prevent the potatoes from being thrown by the forks right through the drum, and sheets of canvas are also suspended from the brackets 29 to break the impact of the potatoes against the drum.