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Patent GB-189714933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filters.
Inventor: KURKA RICHARD
Filed: 1897-06-19
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 14,933. Kurka, R. June 19. Filters of large capacity.-A number of tubes, Fig. 2, of porous stone, with or without a bottom flange c and with a square flange b a little below their upper ends, have their lower ends bedded in concrete at the bottom of the reservoir, the flanges b being also covered with concrete. The filtering-medium, which consists of infusorial earth, broken bricks, turf loam, vegetable charcoal, and the like, is placed between the tubes, and water admitted at h is filtered and passes out by the holes g into the reservoir.
Patent GB-189714953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folded Maps and Plans.
Inventor: TURLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1897-06-21
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 14,953. Turley, T. June 21. Maps, folding. The map or plan c is provided with a blank space at one side, and is cut along the lines a, b. The strips f are folded on the lines g, the uppermost strip is then doubled on the lines h, d to overlie the second strip, which is then doubled over the next, and so on until the strips are folded on the cover e.
Patent GB-189721548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Railway and other Carriages.
Inventor: RADELET FERDINAND
Filed: 1897-09-20
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 21,548. Radelet, F. Sept. 20. Footwarmers.-An iron bar B is heated and placed in the case A surrounded by a jacket of a material E which is a bad conductor of heat, and which slowly absorbs and emits the heat of the iron bar. The end D of the case A is pressed by a spring H which allows for expansion. The cover I is secured beneath the lugs J by a bayonet-joint.
Patent GB-189723135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Rolling Tealeaf.
Inventor: SHARPE NATHAN WILLIAM HORATIO
IPC: A23F3/12
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 23,135. Sbarpe, N. W. H. Oct. 8. Tea.-Relates to machinery for rolling tea leaf. Four crank shafts B are employed. The lower cranks B' are connected to the rectangular frame C carrying the lower rolling - plate. The upper cranks B<2> are connected to the frame D, in which are fixed the leaf boxes E, each provided with adjustable plates F. Suitably - arranged single cranks may be employed in place of the doublethrow cranks.
Patent GB-189729363-A (GB)
Title: Means or Apparatus for Producing and Exhibiting Animated or Changing Pictures on Advertising and like Appliances Carried on the Person.
Inventor: FRIESE-GREENE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-11
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 29,363. Friese-Greene, W. Dec. 11. Hats fitted with lamps and magic - lanterns.- Relates to displaying animated or changing pictures on appliances carried on the person. In the form shown, the person wears a hat a of transparent or translucent material having a brim c, and by means of a pulley mounted upon an upright z operates the continuous cord y whereby a shaft u is rotated. By means of the friction-wheels t, s, r, motion in opposite directions is communicated to a cylinder having equidistant slots g, and to a cylindrical sheet or film e of translucent material bearing a sheet of pictures arranged around it in the same horizontal plane. The motion may, however, be produced by suitable clock mechanism. An electric glow lamp h supported within the hat, and lit by current from a pocket battery k, causes the moving pictures to be visible all round the hat. The cylinder g may be omitted, the hat body then being opaque and slotted.
Patent GB-189729690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Engines Operating by Soluble Gases.
Inventor: AYTON ROBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 29,690. Ayton, R. C. Dec. 15. Drawings to Specification. Vapour engines.-A soluble gas, such as ammonia, is employed in a closed circuit for the production of motive power. Liquid containing the gas is heated in a generator, and the gas thus driven off under pressure is employed in a suitable motor. The exhaust gas is re-absorbed in cool liquid, which is then passed into the generator to take the place of the impoverished solution. The latter is withdrawn and cooled for re-use as the absorbent.
Patent GB-189730450-A (GB)
Title: A Process of and Apparatus for Expanding Metal Tubes.
Inventor: STIEFEL RALPH CHARLES
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 30,450. Stiefel, R. C. May 24, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tube expanders.-The invention relates to enlarging metal tubes. The tube E is passed between two or more conical rolls A, B, which are positively rotated in the directions indicated, and the axes and generating-lines of which intersect in the axial line of the pass between them. The ends a and b of the rolls are further cut away so as to leave a converging opening forming a pass L, L between them. A mandrel D, which is free to rotate, is situated in the axial line of the pass, and the tube is forced against it by pressure from behind. A feature of the invention is that the operation is performed without twisting the fibres of the tube. The rolls may be adjusted so as to alter the pass between them by turning them so that their axes intersect in the same point as before. Small adjustments may be made by moving them outwards or inwards parallel to themselves. The rolls may be placed askew so as to help the pressure behind in feeding or to effect the feeding by themselves. In this case the surfaces a, b have the effect of gripping the end of the tube and forcing it through the pass. The rolls may also be opened out so as to allow the tube to be introduced, after which they are moved back to their operating positions.
Patent GB-189805697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Children's Bedsteads or Cots.
Inventor: RIGBY THOMAS FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 5 6 9 7 . Rigby, T. F. March 8. Bedsteads a n d cots.-A child's cot is made with a domed cover A hinged at B and secured by a fastening at C. The wirework D prevents the child from tampering with the fastening. The cover may be made to slide. A chain prevents the cover from opening too far, and a counterbalance weight may serve to keep the cover open or closed.
Patent GB-189807373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing Two or More Gases in any desired Proportions.
Filed: 1898-03-26
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 7373. Day, P. C., and Acetylene Illuminating Co. March 26. Mixing gases; mixing in definite proportions.- Gases such as acetylene and oil gas or air are mixed in definite proportions by means of concentric or other holders c, f, having areas corresponding to the proportions and being so connected as to move together. The gases are fed from reservoirs a, b through pipes d, g and valve cocks y<1>, y<2> to the chambers c, f. The holders are provided with discharge pipes s, t of sizes proportional to the holders. The pipes s, t are provided with valve cocks y<3>, y', and meet in a mixing- chamber u, the end of the pipe t being preferably closed and being provided with perforations near the end. w is a valve cock in the pipe leading to the storage vessel x &c. The holders c, f are supported by counterweights, through which a trip rod N slides for operating the hydraulic valve D. The valve D is connected to the piston B, which operates the supply and discharge valves y<1>, y<2>, y<3>, y<4>. These valves may also be operated by hand.
Patent GB-189811009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stuffing Boxes, Glands, and the like.
Inventor: CLERK DUGALD
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,009. Clerk, D., [Bagnoli, U.]. May 13. Stuffing-boxes.-The packing-rings B are disposed between a neck-ring C and the rings D and E constituting a floating and ball resting. Surrounding the packing-rings are a number of steel or other hard metal balls H which may be subjected to pressure by the piston and screw K. The spring and piston at M prevent the pressure from becoming excessive. The space between the balls is kept full of lubricant supplied by a cup P, and at R is provided a draining-cock,
Patent GB-189813498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vertical Compound Steam Engines and in Apparatus for Automatically Lubricating the same.
Inventor: MUSGRAVE WALTER MARTIN
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 13,498. Musgrave, W. M. June 17. Compound engines.-Relates to the general arrangement of vertical compound engines, and to apparatus for automatic forced lubrication of the same. Fig. 4 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 5 a transverse vertical section, of one form of the invention. Upon a base or foundation plate R formed with an oil well f is mounted an enclosed framework S carrying the slide-bars and supporting the cylinders. Of these there are two, with the valve-chests placed outside so as to bring the cylinders close together. In the oil well f is disposed the oil pump h, which is actuated by an eccentric on the crank shaft. The oil is forced through the pipe r to the pipes v connected to the caps of the crankshaft bearings. Through the coupling x and chamber m<2> it is also forced into the jointed swinging pipes h<2> connected to the crosshead pin. Thence it is supplied to the crank-pin by the pipes z. In place of the jointed pipes, passages may be provided in the slide bars from which the oil is caused to reach the crosshead pin through a port and ducts in the crosshead. Drip-pipes v' are provided for lubricating the eccentrics. Dripping points enclosed by covers d are also provided for preventing the oil from passing along the crank shaft to the outside of the casing.
Patent GB-189822707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BUCK GEORGE
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 22,707. Buck, G., and Torrey, E. S. Oct. 28. Centrifugal governors for explosion engines. When the speed is excessive, the centrifugal motion of the weights i<1> tend to slide the pipe h<2> up the pipe h<4> until the ports j, j<1> coincide, when an excess of air is admitted through them to the engine and a weaker impulse follows.
Patent GB-189823952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Chiming the Quarters and Striking the Hours of Church-turret and House Clocks.
Inventor: HOCH JOHN GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-11-14
Abstract: 23,952. Hoch, J. G. H. Nov. 14. Chimes; striking- mechanism. - The train ending in a fly is replaced by worm gear wit h driving-wheel and driven worm.
Patent GB-189902579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Down Draft Stoves and Furnaces.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 2579. Mills, B. J. B., [Walbridge, W. de L.]. Feb. 4. Stoves.-Relates to downdraught stoves and furnaces adapted for the consumption of bituminous or soft coals. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement of a cooking-stove. The stove A, which may be provided with an oven 13 and a water back 30, has a magazine or fire-pot 11 which is closed by a fuel support 10. Openings 15 are formed in the wall 14 of the magazine for the passage of the combustion products through the flues 16, 17 to the pipe 18 which leads to the chimney. The top plate 19, which is preferably arranged at a lower level than the top 20, is provided with air tubes 2 which aremade conical and project into the magazine. The area of the holes may be adjusted by means of a damper 3. The magazine is preferably made separate from the stove, and may be provided with perforations 9 for drawing heated air through the fuel. The fuel may be supplied through a door 22 located at the top of the chute 23<a>. A lower set of bars 10<a> may be provided to receive unconsumed fuel. The top plate of the stove may be formed with an over-hang and a surface 23 for deflecting the air into the tubes 2. The device may be applied to ordinary stoves. When applied to a heating-stove, a short flue leads from the magazine, which may be of a conical form and fed from the top, to the main flue, in which short flue is placed a partition to intercept any unconsumed fuel. Below this partition is a damping-plate for emptying the ashes into the pan &c. Fig. 6 shows a section of a hot-air furnace fitted according to this invention. The air tnbes 2 extend into the combustion chamber G, and the air supply is regulated by a plate 3 provided with a handle a and indicating-device b. The openings 15 in the magazine 11 communicate with a common head d leading to the flues L and 18. The bottom of the head d is provided with openings e fitted with doors f which are closed by a segment having inclined teeth or projections h which engage the doors, so that, by turning the segment by means of the handle i, the doors are closed tightly. These doors f serve to discharge the ashes which accumulate in the head d. The fuel is fed through the door 22. The air enters through the hole c, and, after passing round the flues L, is led away. The invention may be applied to a boiler for heating purposes, a water space replacing the air space and tubes replacing the flues L. In a hotwater heater, the water space is divided into a series of sections of different diameter communicating with each other through nipples, preferably cast on the respective sections and entering sockets in the adjoining sections. The sections are held together by bolts.
Patent GB-189909905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepayment Gas-meters.
Inventor: HALLENGREEN HELMUTH ANTON JULI
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 9905. Hallengreen, H. A. J. May 10. Gas meters.-The supply valve is opened and closed by a lever S acting with the movement of a sliding collar on the first spindle of the index mechanism, this collar being furnished with a crosshead R which bears against a cam flange F on a ratchet-wheel having a rotation relative to the spindle. The pawl O for driving the ratchet-wheel is upon a spur-wheel B' which is in gear with a sliding rack 12. Coin action; coin-discharging mechanism.-A hand-slide 7 above a pair of rails 10 bears a slit bottomless pocket 6 which receives a coin from the shoot 1 when the slide is drawn out to strike away a hanging shelf 2 on which the coin drops. The toothed rack is stepped, and the hand-slide moves it a distance proportional to the size of the coin, which ultimately drops at the end of the rails into a receptacle 18. Fraud, preventing.-Incomplete action and retraction of the coin are prevented by a serrated bar 25 hanging close against the slide and engaging the coin. A tooth 28 on one of the rails prevents a second coin from being taken into the pocket if one is already in.
Patent GB-189913822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Logs or Drags.
Inventor: DEEGAN EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 13,822. Deegan, E. J. July 4. Logs.-The spindle 21 of the blades 13 is carried in ball bearings in a sleeve 22 screwed into a casing or frame consisting of a heavy head 10 turned downwards, a back 11, and a pair of parallel pins 12, also turned downwards. The cord 20 is attached to a lever 14, the inclination of which may be varied by the adjustment of a link 15 by means of a rin 16 and several holes 17, this adjustment being to regulate the depth at which the log will trail. The cone 36 in the rear bearing is grooved at 42 to cause the water to form a sort of packing, and retard its entrance into the sleeve 22. An eccentric 23 at the end of the spindle 21 actuates a push-button 24, and closes circuit periodically for the electric register on board between the spring 25 connected to the earth wire 28 and the plate 26 connected to the line-wire 18. These parts are contained in a rubber cap 31 and plate 26 the edges of which are clamped together by a screw ring 32. A somewhat modified and simplified form is provided where the register is not electric but is actuated by the twisting of the cord 20, which is then attached to the projecting end of the spindle 21.
Patent GB-189915034-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Use in Teaching and Testing Model and Perspective Drawing.
Inventor: PERRY THOMAS WRIGHT
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,034. Perry, T. W., and Tye, W. G. July 21. Drawing, teaching.-Relates to a device for use in teaching and testing model and perspective drawing, A frame A of metal, celluloid, &c. has an aperture a at the centre with rounded sides e, and has turned-up edges B forming guides for a vertical slide C. Lateral slides D, D' take into guides E. A division piece F crosses the aperture a to which is pivoted a wire pointer G. Another pointer G<2 >is pivoted to a projection f on the slide C. The pupil holds the device at arm's length, and by means of the slides, which are provided with scales, obtains a measure of the object. The pointers G, G<2> measure the angles and the receding faces.
Patent GB-189916234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Rum and to the Transport and Storage of Molasses.
Inventor: BARBET EMILE
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 16,234. Barbet, E. Aug. 9. Syrups and the like, treating for transport and storage.-Relates to the transport, storage, and preservation of molasses. The molasses are treated for their transport, storage, and preservation by concentrating them in vacuo and then casting them into blocks in ordinary sugar moulds, the inside of each of which has been covered with paper which adheres to the block. Reference is made to Specifications Nos. 16,159 and 16,233, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-189921080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Trousers, Cloths, and other Articles.
Inventor: SWAIN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-10-21
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 21,080. Swain, W. H. Oct. 21. Linen presses; trouser presses.-Relates to presses for trousers, table cloths, and other articles, and has for its object to construct them so as to facilitate the introduction of articles into the press and their removal therefrom. Fig. 3 shows an end view. The articles are pressed between two boards a, b which are forced together by screwing the wing-nuts f down on the screws c. The screws c are pivoted to the lower board ate' and their upper ends fit into slotted lugs d on the upper board so that by turning the screws outwardly, as shown in dotted lines, the top board a can be taken off.
Patent GB-190004426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metal Shoes or Boxes for Miners' and other Pick Handles.
Inventor: MORGAN OBADIAH
Filed: 1900-03-08
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 4426. Morgan, O. March 8. Handle, ferrules for.-The end of the handle of a miner's or other pick is protected by a ferrule, which has a reduced part forming a shoulder A and hole B. The handle is shaped to 6t the ferrule and enter the hole. The ferrule enters the eye of the pick, and is attached to the handle by screws &c.
Patent GB-190006560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Delivery Apparatus for Stamps, Post Cards and other like Articles.
Inventor: JANISCH JOSEPH CHARLES DE
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 6560. Janisch, J. C. de. April 7. Drawings to Specification. Damping envelopes &c.-Coin-freed apparatus for the sale of postcards, letter cards, envelopes, and the like have damping-devices attached, consisting of an india-rubber covered roller rotating in a vessel containing water. A spring holds the roller in any position.
Patent GB-190012654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saw-guards
Inventor: MURDOCH DRUMMOND ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,654. Murdoch, D. A., and Murdoch, F. July 13. Sawing.-Relates to a guard for circular saws, which is lifted automatically by the pressure of the advancing wood. The shield A consists of a frame on each side of the saw, the openings in which are filled in with " expanded metal." The back end C of the shield is connected by radius bars B to the axis D, which turns in bearings in the horizontal arm L of the standard F. A wheel E mounted on the top of the shield runs on the edge of a bracket H fixed to the arm L, when the shield is lifted by the pressure of the wood. The front end of the frame A is inclined, so that the pressure of the wood tends to lift it. The frame rises horizontally in the position shown in dotted lines, its movement being controlled by the radius bars B and the wheel E running on the bracket H. The weight of the shield A and arms B is counterbalanced by a weight W. The guard may be fixed at any height by a pin P placed in one of several holes of a fixed segment Q. The guard may be locked down when the saw is not in use.
Patent GB-190100775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LINS RICHARD
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 775. Lins, R. Jan. 11. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to means for preventing the displacement of interchangeable tread pieces. The tread piece, shown in section in Fig. 1, comprises a leather strip c and a rubber layer d, in which are embedded the heads of metallic pins e projecting into metal-lined recesses b in the tyre a. The edges may be secured to the tyre either by wires f or by the bent-over ends of clips g. In modifications, the tread piece may be formed of papier mÔchÚ, celluloid, metal, or the like, and, as shown in section in Fig. 3, the inwardly-projecting pins may be replaced by transverse ridges o on the tyre and corresponding grooves m on the tread piece. In the latter form, two longitudinal side ribs prevent lateral displacement.
Patent GB-190105308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Recording, Registering or Indicating the Velocity, Pressure & Direction of the Wind.
Inventor: BAXENDELL JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 5308. Baxendell, J., and Halliwell, F. L. March 13. Anemometers; wind vanes.-Relates to a combination of known apparatus for indicating the velocity, direction, and pressure of the wind. The vane A keeps a tube A<1> facing the wind. The pressure in this pipe is transmitted by the axial tube and a tube n to velocity-recording apparatus E. The direction is recorded through a long rod o rotating with the vane and actuating recording- apparatus F. The pressure is indicated on a dial 2 by the action of the wind against the plate D, which moves against a spring. An improved form of this pressure apparatus is shown by the enlarged Figure. The plate 1 is attached to rods 3 free to slide longitudinally and connected by a cross-bar 20 to a spring 4. A perforated plate 5, hinged at 16, acts on a rod 15 connected to the bar 20 as a clutch to lock the plate 1 and prevent it from moving back. The clutch is liberated by a pull on a rope acting through bell-crank levers. An indicator 10, operated by a rack 8 and pinion 9, thus registers the maximum wind pressure. The dial 2 also acts as a vane to keep the plate 1 to the wind. A dashpot 7 and piston 6 prevent too violent action.
Patent GB-190106403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Circuit Breakers.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 6403. Eckstein, A., and Mellis, D. B. March 27. Cut-outs.-Circuit-breakers adapted to act with over or under load. An electromagnet A is mounted on a bearing-block B, and carries the contacts D adapted to engage with the fixed contacts N. The coils of the magnet are in series with the contacts D. The magnet and contacts are held in the on position by a projection J engaging a pivoted detent K. The armature F of the magnet is pivoted at G, and provided with an extension T adapted to move the detent K and so free the magnet &c., which turns to the off position under the action of a spring C. A spring 0 is provided to control the armature so that it operates either with excessive or minimum current.