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Patent GB-189708326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Filed: 1897-03-31
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 8326. Steam Carriage and Waggon Co. and Thornycroft, J. E. March 31. Drawings to Specification. Steam-generator furnaces.-In a vertical watertube boiler designed for motor vehicles, the tubes are so arranged as to form descending flues for the passage of the gases from the central and tubeenclosed furnace. An exhaust fan may be employed to urge the gases, and baffles are fitted where necessary. The firebars may be secured in sets so that, on removal of one set, the clinker &c. may be pushed through the aperture into the ashpit.
Patent GB-189716825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot Uppers.
Inventor: CONDON JOHN
Filed: 1897-07-16
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 16,825. Condon, J., and Furlong, J. P. July 16. Uppers.-Elastic insertions are placed at the front and back, instead of at the sides. Two narrow strips are placed in front, separated by a leather strip 2, as shown in Fig. 2, and two Y-shaped pins at the back, also separated by a narrow leather strip. The pulling-on pieces 3 and 3<a> are attached to these strips. Soft leather linings limit the extension of the insertions and make the boot water-tight. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the back insertions are omitted and those in front are made of V-shape.
Patent GB-189721352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or in connection with, Muzzles for Dogs and other Animals.
Inventor: GARSTIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-09-17
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 21,352. Garstin, A. Sept. 17. Muzzles for animals.-The two top wires A of a dog &c. muzzle are curved outwards at the nose E, and at the back are spread apart until they meet the neck strap H, where loops 0 are formed. These wires A are padded by a pad R of leather &c. lined with felt &c., and the wires pass between the two layers at the points C. The other wires of the muzzle may be similarly padded.
Patent GB-189724346-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game.
Inventor: BRITTON JAMES POWNELL
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 24,346. Britton, J. P. Oct. 21. Games played with balls and mallets, either out of doors on a lawn &c., or indoors on aboard. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement for an indoor game. The board A is fitted with inflated tubular cushions C, D, secured by plates E, F. It is also provided with raised edges B, recesses G, hoops or arches H, and a circular central recess L having an inclined edge J. Each player has a mallet and a ball. The object is to pass the balls through the arches and into the recesses by cannoning and by rebounding from the cushions.
Patent GB-189729001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Partitions, applicable as Bulk-heads, Cricket Sight Boards, Targets, and the like.
Inventor: BROWNING WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-08
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 29,001. Browning, W. Dec. 8. Granaries.-A movable partition of wood or corrugated iron is constructed with a base B supporting a separate vertical member A by links E. When it is desired to fold the structure, the lower edge of the vertical member is lifted over the batten C<2>, and the base B is folded flat against the said vertical member.
Patent GB-189729241-A (GB)
Title: Air-Pump for Bicycles.
Inventor: ZIRRGIEBEL BRUNO
Filed: 1897-12-10
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 29,241. Zirrgiebel, B. Dec. 10. Inflating.-A hand-pump for inflating pneumatic tyres is formed of three parts a, b, c sliding telescopically. The central part b carries two pistons e and f working in c and a respectively, and a tube d allowing air to pass from c to a or vice versÔ. The connecting-tube t may be fitted at either end.
Patent GB-189801486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Collars and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL JAMES
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 1486. McDougall, J. Jan. 19. Collars, neck. - The horse - collar is wholly divided at the top and the hames, enclosed in the fore-wale, as in Specification No. 24,327, A.D. 1895, are hinged or otherwise connected together at the bottom so that they may be opened out a certain distance only sufficient for putting the collar over the horse's neck. Fig. 3 shows one form of hinge, and Fig. 5 a method of connecting the hames by a spring S riveted &c. in place. In another form of hinge, the motion is limited by a T head engaging in a groove. The top of the collar is fastened by a buckled strap and a thumb piece &c.
Patent GB-189805389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Agitating the Water in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: GRIESE JOSEPH CASPAR AUGUST
Filed: 1898-03-04
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 5389. Griese, J. C. A. March 4. Water - circulation, promoting.- To 'agitate' the water and promote circulation over the heating- surfaces, a vanewheel f, mounted as shown, is rotated by the issuing steam acting on a helical vane e.
Patent GB-189808822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins with Detachable Disks for use in Weaving, Spinning, Knitting, and the like Machinery.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-15
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 8822. Golby, F. W., [Ay, F.]. April 15. Knitting-machines.-The metallic ends b of bobbins &c are held detachably on the wooden or pasteboard barrel a by means of bow-shaped springs e<1>, e', which pass through the barrel, through apertures a<1> therein, and engage in grooves b<2> in the faces of the discs. The springs are held in place by end plugs f, which are provided with wedge-shaped grooves f<3> for engaging with the springs. The plugs may be removed by means of a hook &c. inserted in the central aperture.
Patent GB-189813378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Central Buffer and Draw Gear Apparatus for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM RICHARD SUMPTION
Filed: 1898-06-15
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 13,378. Jones, W. R. S. June 15. Buffers; draw-gear.-Relates to central buffers and draw-gear which enables vehicles of different heights and different lengths to be easily coupled even when on curves of short radius. Each buffer has a pair of inclined extensions 2, 2<a> which direct the two meeting buffers into line, the buffers being attached to the vehicles by a sort of universal joint. The buffer passes through an aperture in the headstock 6 on each side of which is a spring 9. The securing-bolts pass through flanges 7, 7, and these springs as described in Specification No. 2492, A.D. 1898. The invention may be applied to the gear described in Specification No. 217, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189816080-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Wind Motor.
Inventor: KRUGER ALBERT MAX
Filed: 1898-07-23
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 16,080. Kruger, A. M. July 23. Wind motors have two or more sets of vanes rotating in different horizontal planes and fitted with hinged plates or louvres h', Fig. 7, which close against stops on the driving side, but swing about their pivots when moving round against the wind or when the wind is blowing from an unsuitable quarter. Fig. 3 shows one with two sets of vanes which can be rotated about their horizontal axes, to regulate the speed. Each vane is secured to a sleeve mounted on a spindle projecting from the boss c, and having cut in it a helical groove engaging a pin on the spindle. When these sleeves are moved lengthwise on their spindles by means of levers m, i, k, the vanes are rotated. If desired, means may be provided for moving the various sets of vanes into the same plane to govern the speed or power of the motor. In a modification, the vanes are rotated by vertical racks gearing with pinions on the sleeves carrying them.
Patent GB-189822161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines or Motors.
Inventor: HENRIOD CHARLES EDOUARD
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,161. Henriod, c. E. Oct. 21. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-Air is drawn through adjustable ports M and past the valve N and mixes with gas, oil, petroleum spirit, &c. issuing from a chamber through grooves in the valve spindle I<2>. The two currents become intimately mixed in passing between the valve N and the cheeks N<1>, and mix with a further supply of air before they leave the apparatus A. The lift of the valve N may be adjusted by a setscrew I<4>, or by an adjustable screwed sleeve. The exit valve I', which leads to the crank chamber between two cylinders and serves as a pump in two-stroke cycle engines, may have a spindle that extends through the spindle P of the valve N. In two-stroke cycle engines, the charges pass through valves in the pistons when they uncover the exhaust ports. In four-stroke cycle engines, the charges are led by pipes to valve boxes at the rear ends of the cylinders, which boxes also contain exhaust valves opened alternately by a single cam or a disc l, Fig. 5, revolving at half the speed of the crank shaft and controlled by a centrifugal governor e, which, when the speed is excessive, slides the disc l and its cam on the pin j by means of the wheel h and disc i, so that the cam bowls ride on the disc and keep the valves open. One governor may control all the exhaust valves of a multiple-cylinder engine.
Patent GB-189824398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Velocipede Saddles or Seats.
Inventor: SHAW-MACKENZIE JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 24,398. Shaw-Mackenzie, J. A., and Crowsley, E. A. Nov. 18. Saddle supports.-Relates to supports arranged to allow the saddle to rock or oscillate in various directions, reference being made to Specification No. 9159, A.D. 1898. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the saddle frame i is connected by swinging links f<1> to trunnions e carried by a sleeve d which turns on ball bearings on a tube b fixed to the L-rod a by a clamp c. A stop d<x> on the sleeve d works between the projections b<x> on the tube b, springs j being arranged to bear on the stop. The sleeve d may be mounted directly on the rod a, and the saddle frame may be rigidly secured to the sleeve d. Fig. 3 shows a saddle support with the horizontal arm a mounted on ball bearings on a pin k' on the fixed part k. A stop k<x> working between projections ax limits the motion, and may be fitted with springs as in Fig. 1. Fig. 5 shows a saddle support constructed to allow rocking motion in two directions, and rotary movement of the saddle. The saddle is carried by a shaft n turning in a sleeve carried by a longitudinal axis m, which is free to turn in the upper part of a casing l, the lower part of which is connected to a sleeve b on the upright k by ball bearings, so as to turn in a horizontal plane. Stops may be provided to limit the movement.
Patent GB-189826740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Card-board or like Boxes.
Inventor: TAYLOR GEORGE ROWLAND
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 26,740. Taylor, G. R. Dec. 19. Folding boxes of cardboard and the like are formed from a blank which is suitably creased and cut to produce the sides B with flaps D, the ends C with flaps F, and the bottom A. The box is erected as shown, and the parts are secured by means of the engagement of the shoulders G of the flaps F in apertures, shaped as shown, in the flaps D. In modifications, small locking-flaps are substituted for the flaps F, the flaps D may be on the ends, and the flaps F, which may be adapted to fold outwards, on the sides, and the gaps or apertures in which the fastening flaps engage may be in the sides or ends.
Patent GB-189900029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aural Appliances.
Inventor: DADYSETT HEERJEE JEHANGIR
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 29. Dadysett, H. J. Jan. 2. Ear appliances.-An appliance for aiding the sense of hearing consists of a flexible disc a, forming an artificial tympanum, to which is attached a short flexible trumpetshaped tube b. The tube b may be perforated as shown in Fig. 1, or unperforated as shown in Fig. 2 ; in the latter case a short wire c is inserted to serve as a sound conductor.
Patent GB-189901066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consuming Firebridges for Boilers.
Inventor: MILLER HERBERT WOODVILLE
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 1066. Miller, H. W. Jan. 17. Steam - generator furnaces; smoke - consuming.- Heated air is supplied through a perforated firebridge of special construction. Fig. 3 shows the manner of applying the invention to a water-tube boiler. The firebridge consists of a number of perforated fireclay blocks E (shown detached in Fig. 4) mounted, together with intermediate smaller blocks, on a hollow bridge bar D as shown in Fig. 5. The bridge bar D is perforated to correspond with the passages in the blocks E which conduct the heated air to the transverse perforations shown. The air is heated in tubes A and passages C in the side walls. B is a valve for regulating the supply of air. In a Lancashire or Cornish boiler the firebridge is placed at the back of the grate as usual. The blocks E are, in the arrangement shown, made in three portions.
Patent GB-189902770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Cargo Steamers.
Inventor: BURRELL HENRY
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1900-03-07
Abstract: 2770. Burrell, H. Feb. 7. Ships' hulls. - Relates to the construction of vessels for carrying grain, coal, and the like, oil, timber, cattle, or other cargoes. The engines and boilers are placed in the after end of the vessel, which is provided with a trunk of about one-third of her beam in width and extending nearly from end to end. Large hatchways are provided in the trunk which are served by a large number of cranes. Vessels such as described may be employed to coal, or supply fresh water to, a fleet at sea. The officers' quarters are placed in a poop D, Fig. 1, over which is a hood D<1> to protect the steering- gear &c., and the mens' quarters are placed in a forecastle. The trunk T extends from this forecastle to the point X under the hood D<1>, and has in it a number of large hatchways G', G<2>, &c. The vessel shown has seven hatchways, which are served by nine cranes, six on the starboard and three on the port side, all of which can discharge on either side of the ship. In front of the boiler room BR is a transverse b u n k e r C, which may extend forward to the bulkhead WT<3>, or to any intermediate p o i n t. The vessel is strengthened by two sets of pillars P, P<1> respectively. The one set P<1> extend up to the lower deck only when they are connected to fore and aft girders K, while the other set extend up to the main deck, and are connected to the beams by gusset-plates P<2> as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. Above these pillars P web plates M are riveted to the dusk beams and the sides and top of the trunk. At the edges next hatchways and at their middles these web plates are strengthened by angle-irons. At the ends of the hatchways central pillars P<3> are placed. Fig. 13 shows a cross-section of the pillars. In Figs. 5 and 6, the dotted line shows the stern of the deck F. Transverse or longitudinal cargo-boards can be secured to the pillars in the manner shown in Fig. 13. A water-ballast tank is provided in the fore-peak, and others at the after end of the vessel by means of which the vessel can be trimmed as the coal is burnt. Cargo ports H are provided in the betweendecks, the doors of which form hoppers and shoots when open as shown in Figs. 8. Small trimming-hatchways are provided in the lower deck opposite these ports, as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-189910290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubular Lanterns.
Inventor: HILL JAMES HARVEY
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 10,290. Hill, J. H. May 16. Oil lanterns.-In this tubular lantern the globe holder C, which has fluted air inlets E opening towards the globe, and a wire globe guard J, is hinged at I to legs G which slide telescopically in tubes H to permit the globe to be raised for lighting or turned back to give access to the burner. The hood L is formed with a sleeve M which is normally pressed down upon the globe D by a spring N. The up-draught is increased by a conical flue Q surmounted by a deflector X and a cap Y, and openings, such as P, V, allow sudden gusts or currents of air entering the hood to escape without materially affecting the flame. In a modification, the globe holder C and the tubular arms A' are mounted on a common hinge, so that they may be thrown back to give access to the wick.
Patent GB-189910678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ash Pans for Fire-grates and the like.
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,678. Edwards, W. May 20. Ashpans and ash-guards.-An ashpan is formed of an open casing a secured to or made integral with the front plate b, and is placed beneath the firegrate. An open draw-pan crests upon ledges d on the casing, and is free to slide thereon. The bottom e of the pan is formed with perforations, or as an open gridiron, so that the fine ashes may fall through into the lower compartment f. The slots in the bottom e terminate a short distance from the front of the pan, so that the pan may be shaken to sift the ashes without any of the ashes falling outside the front plate. Suitable knobs g, h are secured to the draw-pan and front plate to assist in handling them. Perforations l are made in the front plate for the admission of air to the grid e. In a modification, the lower chamber f is replaced by a draw-pan.
Patent GB-189911666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Automatically Supplying Liquids to Vessels.
Inventor: TURRELL CHARLES MCROBIE
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 11,666. Turrell, C. McR., and Accles, J. G. June 5. Liquid levels, regulating.-The liquid level in vessels, such as the oil in the carburetter of an oil engine, is controlled automatically, by the oil as it rises in the vessel A, after covering the hole B leading to the carburetter, compressing the air above it, and raising a flexible diaphragm D which tends to close the oil-inlet valve E. The diaphragm may be of india-rubber, and is protected by a partition A' from splashes of oil caused by the jolting of a motor car. A modified form, in which the diaphragm is attached directly to the valve, is described.
Patent GB-189918307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope and Cable Grips, and Clips for Underground Haulage and the like purposes.
Inventor: LYNAM GEORGE
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,307. Lynam, G. Sept. 11. Rope clips for colliery use &c. The rope is gripped between a wedge d attached by a shackle e to the corve and the lower part of the casing a, which may have a separable cover-plate. The wedge may be held and guided by bolts and slots f, and it is moved by the pivoted lever i, which projects forward and liberates the rope if it strikes any obstruction.
Patent GB-189919121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Stringed Instruments.
Inventor: DAVIDSON HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 19,121. Davidson, H., and Massey, E. C. Sept. 22. Tuning; violins and like instruments.-The invention relates to means for straining the strings of violins and other musical instruments. A metal or other plate a is cut so as to fit the head of the instrument, to which it is clamped by a transverse bar j. The plate is slotted to receive travelling blocks d, which are moved in the slots by screws f. The strings pass over a bridge k, and are fastened to the blocks d.
Patent GB-189922807-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Lead Peroxide, and its application to Electrical Storage Batteries.
Inventor: BECKMANN HERMANN
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 22,807. Beckmann, H. Nov. 15. Secondary batteries.-Relates to the manufacture of lead peroxide, particularly as a coating for the electrodes of storage batteries, and consists in forming the peroxide by using lead as the positive electrode in a solution of free sulphurous acid through which an electric current is passed. The sulphurous acid may be obtained by passing sulphur dioxide into water or by acting on a solution of a salt, preferably sodium hyposulphite, with an acid such as sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190005128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Single-acting Steam Engines.
Inventor: SERPOLLET LEON
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 5128. Serpollet, L. Sept. 6, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Valves and valve gear. -Relates to multiplecylinder single - acting high-speed engines, in which each cylinder has separate admission and exhaust beat valves. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the engine partly in section, and Fig. 4 a sectional plan passing through the valves. The valves are normally closed by the steam pressure, assisted by springs, and are opened in proper succession by sliding rods T acted on by a centrally-situated multiple cam. Each rod carries a roller bearing against the cam, and is adjustable to take up wear. The cam is carried by a square shaft 0 driven from the crank shaft by toothed wheels P, Q. This shaft with the cam can be shifted longitudinally so as to bring different portions of the cam into action for the purpose of starting, stopping, and reversing the engine. The grade of expansion and compression can be altered by adjusting the wheels P and Q as regards their angular relation to each other.
Patent GB-190008579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Opening Capsules Charged with Gas or Liquid under Pressure.
Inventor: BOURSEAU JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1900-05-09
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8579. Bourseau, J. B. May 9. Stoppers.-Capsules containing compressed gas or liquid are opened by crushing them in the apparatus shown in connection with a bottle stopper in the Figures. The capsule is placed in the recess B, Fig. 1, and pressed by the screw f. In Fig. 2, it is placed in the receptacle on the top of the stopper and pressed by the cap G, the gas escaping through the tube C. In Fig. 3, it is held by the slit tube e on the removable part c of the stopper, and screwed down against the block h.
Patent GB-190009500-A (GB)
Title: Improved Weaves for Pile Fabrics Woven Double.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 9500. BollÚ, C., [Mengen, C.]. May 24. Pile fabrics. - Relates to methods of weaving pile fabrics or plushes double, with a crossed pile binding. In the weaves shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the odd numbered warp threads 1, 3 are raised for the first and third picks, and are in the bottom shed for the second and fourth picks. The warp thread 2 is in the bottom shed for the first, second, and third picks, and raised for the fourth pick. The warp thread 4 is raised for the second pick, and is in the bottom shed for the first, third, and fourth picks. The pile thread a passes beneath the first pick, and the other pile thread b under the third pick. The warp threads 2, 4 are thus floated, on the back, over the pile pick and the next two succeeding picks. In a modification, the warp threads are worked so that the even-numbered threads are floated over the pile pick and the two next preceding pisks.