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Patent GB-189814100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Signalling by Daylight, especially Adapted for Ships' Use.
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 14,100. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Fiske, B. A.]. June 25. Signals, semaphore. - Relates to semaphore signalling-apparatus especially adapted for use on ships, but applicable also for land signals, or for signalling between the shore and ships. Each signalling-element comprises two pivoted semaphore arms, which are set at an angle to each other, so that one at least will be visible from any point of the horizon. In use, a number of these signalling-elements are mounted in a suitable conspicuous position, such as near the top of the military mast of a man-of-war, and are used for signalling purposes according to a suitable code. Fig. 2 shows one of the signalling-elements as consisting of two semaphore arms 18 pivoted at right-angles to each other on the split collar 2, which is secured to the mast 1 by bolts 3. The arms 18 are pivoted at their centres, and are operated by the quadrants 14 through the chains 16 from the cord &c. 17. Each arm consists of a light frame 19 of wood or metal backed with a filling 20 of cane, wickerwork, cloth, or perforated wood or metal &c., and is notched at 21 to permit both arms to assume the horizontal position. The arms have two signalling positions, viz., horizontal and inclined, and are returned to their normal positions, parallel to the mast &c., by springs after each operation. In a modification, the arms are pivoted near their ends, and are geared together by bevel gearing.
Patent GB-189815041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circuit Breakers.
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 15,041. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. July 8. Cut-outs.-The moving arm of the cut-out is connected to the re-setting handle by a toggle arrangement controlled by an electromagnet and tripping-mechanism. The handle is moved downwards to re-set the apparatus. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement. The fixed terminals B, B<1> are fitted with brushes b, b<1> and carbons C, C'. The bridging-piece F is carried by an arm F<1>, pivoted at f<1> and connected by a link H<2> to an arm H<1> connected to the handle H pivoted at H<3>. This combination forms a toggle which is held in the position shown, against the pull of a spring G, by the latch I<1> and pawl h. The armature I is held up by a spring M acting through the pivoted bar O and handle N. When it is pulled down, as by an excessive current, its end strikes the latch I<1> and liberates the pawl.
Patent GB-189815175-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Acetylene Gas Generator, Single or Double Acting.
Inventor: MARRS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-11
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 15,175. Marrs, W. July 11. Acetylene.- Within a water tank a, provided with a filling-cup e, is a bell from which is carried a carbide receptacle c, having a row of holes d near the top and a central tube f. Both the tank and the bell are securely closed above by gas-tight covers. As the air is allowed to escape, by turning on the outer tap, the bell sinks, water enters the carbide receptacle through the holes d, acetylene is generated, and, if not used as fast as generated, accumulates under the bell, and raises it, whereby the carbide is removed from the water. The gas passes down a tube g to a store chamber h, and from thence, through a tube i, to a purifier k, charged with soft-wood sawdust carried between two layers of cotton-wool. Any moisture carried over collects in a chamber l having a drain cock m. A safety-valve n may be fitted to the apparatus. Two bells with carbide receptacles may be immersed in the same tank, each having a branch pipe, on which is a cut-off cock, leading to the tube i, thus rendering the apparatus double-acting.
Patent GB-189815374-A (GB)
Title: Multiple Way Cock.
Inventor: BURCHARTZ ANTON
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 15,374. Burchartz, A. July 13. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing -off.-A multiple - way cock, principally for use in drawing beer or other liquids by means of pressure, has a branch pipe, such as a, communicating w i t h a vessel containing, say, compressed carbonicacid gas, and a passage a<1> adapted to be put in communication with branches c, c<1>, and c<2> simultaneously by a forked passage b or separately by the ways e, e<1>, and e<2>. More than three ways may be provided in the cock, if required. This cock may also be used as a tap for drawing different kinds of beer or other liquids, separately or together.
Patent GB-189820140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Watering Streets and for similar purposes.
Inventor: JENKINS ARTHUR ROGERS
Filed: 1898-09-23
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 20,140. Jenkins, A. R. Sept. 23. Watering-carts.-The water passes from the tank a, down pipes c, to conduits b, formed conical at d, and terminating in pipes e and roses f. In the conduit b is a screw propeller h, driven by bevel and chain gear from one of the rear wheels, which forces the water out under pressure. A cap q, pivoted at r to an adjustable ring s, may be used to direct the water as required.
Patent GB-189820319-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Guard for Porcelain or other Fragile Ignition Tubes used in Gas Engines.
Inventor: DAVIS EDMUND JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 20,319. Davis, E. J. Sept. 26. Guards.-Gas-engine igniting-tubes of porcelain and other material liable to fracture are prevented from injuring the attendant by surrounding them with a guard B, as shown, with peep-holes C covered with glass, mica, gauze, or the like, and with suitable ventilation apertures.
Patent GB-189821870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave and Tide Motors.
Inventor: NIUBO MICHEL
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,870. Niubo, M., and ThÚraizol, S. Oct. 18. Wave and tidal energy, utilizing.-Floats 2 on shafts 43 are mounted in bearings on a frame 42. The vertical, horizontal, and rocking movements of this frame due to the action of the waves on the floats is communicated by systems of links and levers to a common shaft 45 mounted in a fixed framework A supported on an incline 1 on the shore. The floats also have paddles which cause them to rotate under the action of the tide, and this rotation is similarly transmitted to the shaft 45. The frame A can be run up and down on the incline 1 by means of a cable 1<c>. The upward and downward movements of the floats actuates the pivoted beams 3. The beam 3 is connected by links and levers 6, 7, 8, 9, and 20 to two ratchet levers 10 and 22, which act alternately on shafts 39 and 40. These shafts are geared together by toothed wheels 12 and 13, and to the shaft 45 by a train of wheels so that the shaft 43 with its flywheel 19 is continuously driven. The horizontal movements of the frame 42 are transmitted to the shore by the lever 24 and beam 26, the rocking motion by the rod 31, cranked lever 32, 33, and beam 34, and the rotary movement of the floats by eccentrics and rods not shown.
Patent GB-189822627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproof Doors, Shutters, or like Structures.
Inventor: MCGROUTHER JOHN HUNTER
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,627. McGrouther, J. H., Clerk, J., and Robertson, W. Oct. 27. Door fastenings.-Relates to doors or shutters for preventing the spread of fire from one portion of a building to another, or for isolating the different floors from the well of a hoist. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the door is constructed of loose metal panels B between rails A in the manner described in Specification No. 102, A.D. 1898. These panels are formed with inclined slots D through which the distance-pieces or studs C pass, and are forced outwards to engage with a grooved frame E by handles F and cams H, J. A toothed segment on the spindle of the cam H gears with a segment on the spindle of the cam J, so that each handle actuates two panels, or the four panels may be displaced radially from a common centre. In a modification, metal plates or bars are arranged to work diagonally on pins in recesses in the frame, and enter recesses in the edges of the door. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the door V impinges on the side j of a pivoted channel bar T of the frame when the door is closed, and swings the bar into the position shown. When the door is opened it swings the channel bar outwards again.
Patent GB-189905466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables, Cabinets, Desks, and similar Articles.
Inventor: ELLINGTON LEONARD HAYWOOD
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 5466. Ellington, L. H., [trading as Ellington & Co.]. March 13. Stands, spirit &c.-Relates to spirit stands &c. fitted with flaps C and rising and falling platforms A similar to those described in Specification No. 1631, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Furniture &c.]. In order to cushion the descent of the platform, an ordinary dash-pot H, I or bellows may be used, the cylinder or bellows being made with minute holes to allow the air to escape gradually. The piston-rod G is preferably connected to the joint of the lazy-tongs guides F. In a modification shown in Fig. 6, the descent of the platform is checked by means of a system of levers and a weight O<1> or a spring O<2>, in which the effect of the weight and spring diminishes as the platform descends.
Patent GB-189905952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sole Rounding and Channelling Machines.
Inventor: BERTRAND JOSEPH ELI
Filed: 1899-03-18
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 5952. Lake, H. H., [Bertrand, J. E.] March 18. Soles; channelling.-Relates to a combined rough rounding and channelling machine. To the front of the head of the machine is bolted a welt guide-plate 6 of U-shape to accommodate the end of a lever 7 to which is secured a serrated or roughened feed-plate 8. The work is held against the plate 6 by a nose piece 40, Fig. 6, pushed out by a spring. To allow the work to be introduced, it can be drawn back by a treadle. This nose piece carries a gauge 41, Fig. 8, a fixed channelling- knife 42, and a rotary knife 44 which is rotated by reciprocating a rack 47. This rack is actuated by a lever 49 on a spindle rocked by a face-cam on the main shaft. The piece 40 moves in a T-groove in a block 39 carried by eccentrics 65, which can be rotated by a treadle and the means shown in Fig. 2 to raise or lower the block and adjust the distance of the channel from the edge of the sole. As the shoe is fed forward, the knife 42 cuts a slit 74, Figs. 13 and 14, while the rotary knife cuts the slit 75 to form the channel. The sole is rounded by a cutter 24, Fig. 5, carried by a bar 22 reciprocated by a bell crank similar to 31 actuated by a cam on the main shaft. The bar 22 and a similar one 21 carrying the feed-point 29, which is reciprocated by the bell crank 31 and a cam on the main shaft, are mounted to slide in an arm 19 pivoted at 20 and connected by a link to a lever 14 by which it is reciprocated to feed the shoe forward.
Patent GB-189906315-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Mercerising and otherwise Treating Hanks or Skeins under Tension.
Inventor: SCHREINER LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 6315. Schreiner, L. March 23. Yarns, mercerizing &c.-Hanks or skeins under tension are treated with several liquids in succession, which are automatically admitted to and removed from the vessel in which the treatment is effected. In the arrangement shown, the hanks are stretched over rollers a, b, of which the lower one is immersed in a trough c, to which the desired liquids are supplied as required through the pipes d, e, f, g, each with corresponding spring valves o, p, q. r, communicating by the vessel h and pipe i with the trough c. Corresponding valves s, t, u, v, and pipes k, l, m, n, are employed for emptying the apparatus. The different valves are opened at the proper time by suitable cams on shafts operated from the shaft which drives the yarn roller a. For the purpose of regulating the height of the liquid in the trough c, the vessel h is fitted' with a float-valve y the lever z of which is arranged to be operated by the raising of any one of the discharge valves s, t, u, v.
Patent GB-189907015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphing by Means of Sound Waves.
Inventor: VARLEY SAMUEL ALFRED
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 7015. Varley, S. A. April 1. Signals, audible ; signals, receiving - apparatus for ; speaking-tubes.-Relates to means for signalling or communicating by means of sound waves. The apparatus serves both as a transmitter and a receiver, and consists of a parabolic trumpet A, adjustably mounted on pivots a, B<1>. When a message is spoken into the focus of one trumpet, the sound is reflected to the trumpet at the receiving-station, and is heard in the focus of the latter. The trumpets may be mounted on suitable poles or towers, and connected to speaking-tubes C, through which the communications are transmitted and received at lower levels. For longer distances, the tubes U are connected to a chamber D, which communicates with a larger chamber containing audible signalling-apparatus, such as bells, sirens, whistles, &c., of definite pitch. The receiving-apparatus contains a tuning-fork &c. H, constructed to synchronize with the signals received, and is put in communication with the chamber D through the cock D<2>. The tuning-fork responds to the signals received, and actuates the microphone I, which, through the induction coil L and the ordinary telegraph relay R<1>, actuate the Morse telegraph instrument M in the usual way.
Patent GB-189909608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travellers for Ring Doubling Frames.
Inventor: COOK JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 9608. Cook, J. W., [trading as Cook & Co ]. May 8. Spindle apparatus. -In travellers for ring doubling-frames, the shank joining the upper and d lower hooks is curved, as shown, so that it will touch the i n n e r surface of the ring on two narrow surfaces only.
Patent GB-189912406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kites.
Inventor: EDDY WILLIAM ABNER
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 12,406. Eddy, W. A. June 14. Kites.-Fig. 1 shows in plan the upper face of a tailless kite, the parts of which can be readily separated and put together, Figs. 2 and 3 sectional views at right-angles to each other, and Fig. 4 a section of the junction of the cross-bars with the securing-clips. The cross-bar 3, which is secured to the longitudinal bar 2 about one-fifth of its length from the top, is preferably maintained on a curve by means of a truss-wire 4, the tension of which may be adjusted to vary the curvature. The cross-bar is also strengthened by the brace 5 between which and the former the longitudinal bar passes. Clips A, B, Fig. 4, with inturned edges, teeth, and eye-screws 9, secure the bars together. To the ends of each of the bars a sheetmetal ferrule or thimble C is fastened, the metal at the outer end being turned in to bear upon the end of the bar. A projecting tongue on the ferrule serves as a hook for the ring, which is fastened to the cover of the kite. The cover is wider along the cross-bar than longitudinally, so that, when inflated, it takes up the shape shown in dot and dash lines in Fig. 2. It is preferably hemmed along its edges, the hems carrying cords which additionally serve to strengthen the kite.
Patent GB-189915367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydrocarbon and the like Explosion Engines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 15,367. Thompson, W. P., [Rumpf, M. H.]. July 26. Gas or explosivevapour engines. - The improvements are applicable to two or four stroke cycle engines, which have two cylinders with h a common combustion chamber 24 between them. In two - stroke cycle engines, according to one method of working, the piston uncovers exhaust ports 18 towards the end of its out-stroke, and a charge of air which has been drawn into the pump 8 through the valve 10 is forced through the cylinders and the cam-actuated exhaust valves 15 on the in-stroke. The remaining air is compressed, and a charge of oil is forced into it by air compressed into a reservoir 30 by the pump 8, after its piston has covered the valve 11. Governing is effected by a stepped cam which opens a valve 20 and allows a certain quantity of air to escape after the exhaust valve 15 has closed, the oil charge being similarly controlled by a stepped stop 41 which limits the stroke of the oil-pump piston 39. The oil pump has a movable barrel 34, which dips into the oil reservoir 35 and receives a charge of oil through the port 42 owing to its piston being arrested. On the up-stroke it raises its port 42 into the cavity 36, when the piston is forced inwards by impinging against the stop 40 and expels the oil, which is swept by air from the reservoir 30 and pipe 33 through the mixing chambers 22 into the combustion chamber 24. The volume of the combustion chamber is adapted to suit a diminished charge by a piston 50, and the cylinders are cooled by drawing the air charge through their jackets 45 and by injecting water by a pump 26 operated by the valve 20. According to other methods of working, the pump 8 and ports 18 are dispensed with and the new charge is drawn in on the end of the out-stroke, or the charge may expand below atmospheric pressure, which assists the piston to return, or the vacuum in this last case may be destroyed by a relief valve to allow the piston to pass the dead centre. In four-stroke cycle engines, the pump and ports 18 are dispensed with, the air is drawn directly into the cylinders by a pipe 53, and the valves 15 and 20 are suitably timed.
Patent GB-189917953-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Appliances connected with Air-tight Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: RATHBONE JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 17,953. Rathbone, J. J. Sept. 5. A r c lamps. - An enclosed - arc solenoid lamp has a vertical tube g, in the lower part of which a split iron socket m carrying the lower carbon slides, and the upper part of which is surrounded by a shunt coil j, to hold up the socket. The tube g and socket m are connected electrically by a flexible wire or chain n, or by mercury; when mercury is used, the lower part of the socket m is made with a small tapered slot to allow mercury to enter it, its movements being thus retarded. The tube and coil are surrounded by a casing h, and the tube supports a glass or other globe e, the upper end of which carries a collar and a screw plug b holding the upper carbon, the joints b e i n g made airtight.
Patent GB-189922566-A (GB)
Title: Adding and Subtracting Machine with a Distant Total or Difference Indicator.
Inventor: SCHWARZ GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 22,566. Schwarz, G., and S c h w a r z, R. Nov. 11. Type-writers.-Relates to an apparatus for type-writing columns of figures and obtaining their total, or the difference of two numbers, and for indicating at a distance the total or difference; for subtraction, the counting-discs are replaced by others reversely marked. The type - writer can be clamped on a book by means of screws. The carriage c can be slid longitudinally for line spacing on the guides a, a spring click c<1> taking into holes a<4>. The spacing between individual digits in the same line is effected by turning the arm c<10> against the tension of the spring c<11>, bevelled stops c<13> rising behind it and preventing its return ; or the spacing may take place in the other direction, under the pull of the spring, on pressing keys c<14> carrying the stops c<13>. The end of the arm c<10> carries a sector c<8> gearing with a pinion c<6> engaging a rack c<7> on the transversely-moving carriage c<3>. The type-carrying-rods d<5> are mounted in a revoluble carriage d, d<2> and fitted with rollers d<6> running on a rail c<5>, so that any rod can be brought over a recess in the rail and pressed down to print ; rollers d' supply ink to the type before it reaches the recess. On the type-rods are projections d<6> of different lengths which give to a lever f<1> a movement proportionate to the number marked on the key and so through sector and pinion f<2>, f<3>, slip pawl and ratchet f<4>, g rotate a star-wheel f<5> a corresponding number of teeth, and, in the return stroke under the action of a spring, drive the gear of a controlling fly. During the forward stroke, the teeth of the star-wheel f<5> wipe over the upper insulated surface of a contact spring h, but on the return stroke they strike the under conducting-surface of the spring and complete circuit for the distant totalizer a number of times equal to the number marked on the key depressed. The counting- apparatus is situated at a distance and consists of a series of independent numbering-wheels, each provided with a weight motor and controlled by an escapement lever forming the armature lever of an electromagnet. The electromagnets are situated in shunt circuits connected successively to the main line wire by the position of the transversely-moving carriage. Thus when the carriage is in position to print the "hundreds" figure of an item and the wheel f is rotating, it closes the circuit of the " hundreds" numbering-wheel magnet as many times as the figure on the depressed key indicates. Should a numbering-wheel pass from 9 to 0 in the course of its movement, a projecting arm upon it closes circuit once for the numbering-wheel of next highest denomination and " carries '' one to this wheel.
Patent GB-189923017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Storing-up and Utilizing Power in Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GIBBS ANTON
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 23,017. Gibbs, A. Nov. 18. Regulators.-Relates to apparatus for compressing air into the frame &c. of a vehicle when running down hill, and utilizing it as an auxiliary driving power. The invention is described as applied to a bicycle. In order to maintain a constant pressure, a regulator of the form shown in Fig. 12 is used. An expansible corrugated metal case 34 is arranged between the air tube 32 and the reservoir. One side of the case carries an adjustable screwed stem 35, which bears on a valve spindle 36 so as to open the valve when the box collapses owing to the fall of pressure in the cylinder.
Patent GB-189925491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Accumulator Batteries.
Inventor: MARINO PASCAL
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 25,491. Marino, P. Dec. 23. Secondary batteries. -The positive plates a, Fig. 4, consist of a thin plate of lead coated with lead oxide and provided on each side with frames b of ebonite or the like. The negative plates are of similar construction, but aluminium or other metal may be used instead of lead and the plates are coated with spongy lead. The positive and negative plates are arranged alternately in a horizontal manner and separated by flat pieces of peat or lignite, which have been washed, dried, and successively treated in baths containing, firstly, water strongly acidulated with sulphuric acid, and, secondly, alcohol or benzene. The plates thus arranged are tied together in bundles. All the plates and partitions have holes in them which become coincident when the plates &c. are placed together and in these holes are placed vertical tubes, Figs. 7 and 8, having openings through their walls. These tubes facilitate the circulation of the electrolyte and the escape of gases.
Patent GB-190003814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Saving Life at Sea.
Inventor: VARESME ALCIDE
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3814. Veresme, A. Feb. 27. Upper works form rafts.-The poop, bridge, and fo'c'sle deck are made detachable, so that, should the vessel founder, they float and can be lashed together to form a large raft. As shown in Fig. 4 the supporting columns are made hollow, and contain bolts E provided with handles by which they can be disengaged when required. The movable parts are rendered buoyant by means of chambers G containing cork, and are lashed in place. When required the lashings are cut and the bolts withdrawn so that the parts are free to float off the ship.