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Patent GB-189716774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Appliances for Medical and other purposes.
Inventor: SANCHE HERCULES
Filed: 1897-07-15
Granted: 1898-08-15
Abstract: 16,774. Sanche, H. July 15. Thermo electric batteries.-The inventor has discovered that if a living organism be connected with another body in a different thermal or electrical condition by a moderate electrical conductor, r a p i d oxygenation or hydrogenation of the capillary blood is produced, and he utilizes this principle for invigorating the organism and for preventing or curing disease in the same. Numerous forms of apparatus are described for carrying the invention into effect. Fig. 1 shows one of these. A cylindrical metallic casing 4, packed with copper or other metallic bars and supported by a yoke 2, is heated by an atmospheric burner 6, having a long narrow slit, which is attached by an insulating-union 1 to an ordinary gas fitting. One end of the cylinder 4 is connected by a coiled spring 16 and a conducting- cable 17 to a contact-plate 18. The cable and contact-plate are secured together by a plate 20, to which are fastened the ends of a silk strap 22 for application to various parts of the body. Instead of the cylinder and burner above described, a clip screwed on to any part of a stove or range or other source of heat may be employed. Another arrangement consists of a cylindrical metallic shell filled with a suitable electro-negative material, such as fused sulphur, which is exposed to a low temperature either by laying it on the floor or suspending it outside the window. Two application bands connected together may be employed for two persons sleeping in one bed. In connection with a house or building, several sources of energy may be employed ; for example, a plate exposed to the sun's rays, an apparatus heated by a stove or fireplace, and another embedded in the earth; these are all connected to a common switchboard from which proceed the connectors for the patient. Finally, an arrangement may be employed consisting of an absorbent cord, connected at one end to an application pad and at the other to a a weight deposited in a vessel of water, which may be either cooled or heated.
Patent GB-189720537-A (GB)
Title: Portable Apparatus for Producing Gas from Carbide of Calcium.
Inventor: WINDHAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 20,537. Windham, F., and Fry, E. Sept. 7. Acetylene.-Relates to portable generators for producing acetylene from calcium carbide. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a tube A is divided into two chambers Y and Z containing water and carbide respectively by a detachable gas-tight plug, consisting of a rubber ring F compressed between two flanged collars E, E<1> screwed to a tube D which connects the chambers. A similar plug B closes the lower end of the tube. The water passes through holes D<4> in the tube D, and drips on to the carbide through a valve consisting of a conical hole D<3>, partially closed by the conical end H<3> of a rod H<2> adjustably secured in the tube D. A tube L, having perforations L', leads away the acetylene. The rod H<2> is controlled by a pin H<4>, which passes through a slot in the tube D and is engaged by a spiral slot J<1>, formed in a rotatable cap J as shown. The slot J<1> is widened at its lower end to allow an excessive pressure of gas to lift the rod H<2> against the action of a spring K which normally presses the rod H<2> downwards. The tube A is closed at its upper end by a looselyfitting cap C having an opening C' normally closed by a screw C<2> to admit water. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the tube A is divided by a fixed diaphragm A', and the rod H<2> is adjusted by screwing. The holes D<4> are pierced in a flat formed on one side of the tube D, and are adapted to be closed when the pressure of gas rises too high by the flexible face M<2> of a box M<1> connected by a tube M to the chamber Z. A tube N leads away the acetylene to a suitable burner.
Patent GB-189722277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heeling Machines.
Inventor: MYNARD THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-29
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 22,277. Mynard, T. Sept. 29. Heels.-In heel-attaching machines the heel-pin a, Fig. 2, is carried by a slide b movable in the heel-post and provided with a locking-screw h. This arrangement enables the last to be accurately adjusted under the driver g. In a modification, the jack, as a whole, may be made adjustable in a similar way, and, in addition, may be mounted on a turntable so that it can rotate about a pin as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189728161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Motors.
Inventor: ERNST VICTOR HUGO
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 28,161. Ernst, V. H. Nov. 30. Road-vehicle motors.-The engine described is particularly applicable to the propulsion of road vehicles, but may be used for other purposes. Frames; cylinders; valve chests and casings.-As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the framing is made in two parts 5, 6, bolted together through lugs 7, 7. These lugs on one part have thimbles 8, 8, which fit into recesses in the corresponding lugs on the other part to facilitate erection. The cylinder end is screwed on to a threaded portion of the framing as shown in Fig. 3. The cylinder casing is made in halves bolted together through flanges, as shown in Fig. 4, the said halves being, preferably, drop forgings, and provided with grooves 15, 15 serving as steam and exhaust passages. The steel liner is held in position by the cylinder ends, and is provided with steam and exhaust ports 21. The valve casings 18 and 19 are preferably bolted to the cylinder casing and are provided with ports communicating with the passages 16 and 15. Eccentrics.-The eccentric E is held by a nut on a conical bushing 60 keyed on the crank shaft, and its periphery is doubly coned to receive the strap, which consists of two rings bolted together, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Valves and valve gear; expansion, varying.-The eccentric rod is ball-jointed to the crosshead H, Figs. 1 and 2, which reciprocates on a pair of guide-rods 42. The latter are carried at one end by a stud 44 fitting the socket 14, Fig. 4, and at the other are bolted to a plate 39 bolted to a flange 38 on the framing. The valve spindles carry arms 40, connected by ball-jointed rods 41 to the crosshead. There are a pair of oscillating steam valves 26, 27, Fig. 4, above, and a like number of similar exhaust valves below. Each valve oscillates in a hard steel liner, one 26 of each pair being secured permanently to the spindle and the other being adjustably secured, so that the point of cut-off can be varied. A flanged sleeve 34 is non-rotatably mounted on the spindle, and is secured to the valve 27 by screws passing through slots in the end of the said valve. Connecting-rods, engine; crossheads, engine; crosshead guides.-The connecting-rod is ball-jointed to the crosshead, which has adjustable slippers 70, Fig. 13, moving in the guides G bolted to the framing.
Patent GB-189729477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binding-covers.
Inventor: LEVISON ADOLF MARTIN
Filed: 1897-12-13
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 29,477. Levison, A. M. Dec. 13. Bookbinding.-A book cover, within which loose leaves, sheets, pamphlets, sheets of music, magazines, and the like may be readily secured, consists of side covers A, B, a back C, and a sewing-back Dfastened to the inside of the side cover A, and provided with strips or cords a, and a flap E which can be pushed into a slit F in the side cover B. The sewing-back D is made of strong fabric with open meshes, and the sheets are secured to this by sewing, as shown in the Figure, or by means of metal clips. When the sheets &c. have been secured to the back D, the flap E is pushed through the slit F.
Patent GB-189800704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Roving of Rhea Fibre.
Inventor: LONGMORE JAMES
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 704. Longmore, J. Jan. 10. Roving-frames for rhea &c. The roving passes from the drawing-rollers through a water trough, and then through a twist tube of the kind shown in Fig. 3, after which it passes over a guide F to the spindles. The twist tubes D are geared together, and are each provided with an inclined bore extending throughout the length of the tube, and at one end with an eye D' approximately at right-angles to the bore of the tube. The water trough has grooves in the sides to accommodate the slivers, and a longitudinal rod to depress the slivers beneath the surface of the water. It is supplied with water from a pipe above and overflows into a trough below.
Patent GB-189803105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metal Strips or Clamps for Use in the Manufacture of Card-board Boxes and for similar Purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-02-07
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 3105. Boult, A. J., [Partzsch, F.]. Feb. 7. Staples.-Metallic strips or clamps for securing the parts of cardboard or other boxes, or for similar purposes, are formed by bending or stamping attachment teeth C' along the edges of the blank, instead of cutting them out as heretofore. Figs. 17 and 18 represent the use of such a clamp or strip in connecting two parts A, B. In a modification, Fig. 20, the portions of the edge of the blank lying between the teeth may be bent upwards, so that the teeth when inserted may be bent inwardly as in Fig. 21. Other modifications are described in which the points of the teeth are slit.
Patent GB-189804157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pendent Lamp Fittings.
Inventor: DAVIS HAROLD
Filed: 1898-02-19
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 4157. Davis, H. Feb. 19. Gasaliers, chandeliers, and oil-lamp pendants. - Relates to incandescent gas and other pendants of the type in which there are two parallel pendant rods, and comprises means for supporting shades, screens, or ornamental accessories thereon, and for removing and replacing the said accessories from below. The central cut-away portion of the holder 10 for the shade or other accessories is passed from below over the rods 6 and the fixed brackets 8, and the holder is turned horizontally until the rods 6 engage the slits 12. Then, upon lowering the holder, the pins 9 on the fixed brackets 8 enter the holes 14 and lock the holder in position. Other locking- devices may, however, be substituted for the pins 9 and the holes 14.
Patent GB-189819076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wall Connections for Electric Lighting.
Inventor: LUNDBERG ANDREAS PETER
Filed: 1898-09-07
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 19,076. Lundberg, A. P., and Lundberg, G. C. Sept. 7. Couplings.-Relates to the arrangement &c. of the terminals and connecting-pieces in wall sockets. A porcelain block or base h is formed with vertical holes for the reception of the cylindrical contacts d, and with horizontal perforations j, k for the locking-screws. Perforations are also formed for the leading-in wires. In the form shown in Figs. 10, 11, and 13, the contacts d are locked by eyelet screws l, which pass through the shaped slots j, k and aresecured by nuts m. The leading-in wires n are pinched by the screws. Figs. 5, 6, and 7 show modified forms, the contacts d and terminals b being secured together by screws f fitting in suitably-formed slots.
Patent GB-189822964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plug Switches or Wall Contacts for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: VANDAM ALBERT
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 22,964. Vandam, A., and Marsh, T. H. Nov. 1. Switches ; couplings; cut-outs.-Plug switches and wall sockets having concentric terminals are fitted with a fuse wire. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the central contact B is connected to one lead at B', while the outer contact C is not connected directly with the other lead, but through a fuse wire D. The insulation preferably consists of a central circular piece F and a partial circular piece F', the fuse wire being preferably carried in saw-cuts in extensions F<2>.
Patent GB-189824594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Wrapping or Folding Parcels or Packages.
Inventor: FORBES ANDREW
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 24,594. Forbes, A., and Grover, F. Nov. 22. Parcelling soap tablets &c.-A block of soap or other article is delivered from a hopper F on to a wrapper laid on the bottom of one of two moulds E carried on a carriage C. As the moulds move from the hopper towards the ends of the machine, their side J and ends K<4>, K<5> are raised, the edges of the wrapper are folded together by mechanism L, M on to the top of the packet, the side folds at the ends are folded by wings J<2>, J<4>, Fig. 4, and finally the top end folds are made by forcing the packet upwards out of the mould between guides N', whence they are delivered sideways from the machine by a swinging arm T. The sides and ends of the mould are raised and held closed by a rod K<1> carrying a fork K and operated through levers R<9>, R<14> by levers R, R<3> which are operated suddenly by a spring R<4> when the carriage C releases their detents s, s<1>. The article is delivered from the hopper by opening the retaining-jaws G by toggles G<2>. The folding together of the edges of the wrapper is effected by a blade M forcing them into a U-shaped receiver L, and then suddenly receding, and in doing so turning over the part L from the position shown in Fig. 8 to that shown in Fig. 10, by means of a hook M<7> engaging a cam-shaped arm L<8>. The part L remains in the position shown in Fig. 10, while the fold is slid out of it, and is pressed down by a roller B' as it emerges. The parts L, M are operated through toggles by vertical spring rods L<5> travelling over fixed cams L<7>, M<12> on the frame. The cam M<12> is caused suddenly to collapse, to effect the withdrawal of the blade M by spring trip gear operated by a cam M<10>. The fork K and sides K<4>, K<5> are withdrawn downwards by the roll.er K<2> engaging an incline, and the sides are then supported by guides V which operate the end folding wings J<2>, J<4>. The bottom of the mould is lifted to expel the packet by levers R<11>, R<6>, and is drawn down by inclined cam surfaces.
Patent GB-189826503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles to Prevent them from being Refilled.
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 26,503. Taylor, A. Dec. 15. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. -The neck of the bottle is contracted at 10 to receive the valve stopper 11, the upper end of which is formed with a head 12 and provided with a washer 13 to bear on the upper shoulder of the contracted part, so forming a tight seal when the bottle is upright. The body of the stopper is of irregular shape, to permit the outflow of the contents, and its edges bear against the neck, to prevent lateral movement. At its lower end, the stopper is formed with a stem 14, which is provided with a conical-shaped washer 15. This washer permits the contents to be poured out, but prevents refilling, any liquid introduced forcing the upper edge of the washer outwards against the neck. Withdrawal of the stopper is prevented by the forked piece 18 mounted in grooves in the sides of the stem 14, the forked piece being held in an inclined position against the washer 15 when the stopper is being inserted. For bottles containing sauces &c., the upper portion of the neck, which is shown closed by an ordinary cork, may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189901543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wheels or Bowls for Castors and other purposes.
Inventor: HARRINGTON JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 1543. Harrington, J. Jan. 23. Castors.-The ends and periphery of the wheel or bowl are formed of two shallow stamped metal cups A provided with an inner supporting- ring D or internal shallow cups, and with a tubular distance-piece C which allows of the hub B being riveted over at the ends. The Provisional Specification states that the hub and distancepiece may be formed by threading a number of discs on a tube.
Patent GB-189901909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Pneumatic Tyres, Inflators and the like.
Inventor: BARTON ISAAC
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 1909. Barton, I. Jan. 27. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to a valve preferably of the type described in Specification No. 26,503, A.D. 1897, and is shown m section in Fig. 1 applied to a pneumatic tyre 3. The valve stem is secured within the valve body 1 by a flanged nut 7, and is enclosed in a length of rubber tubing 8, the inner end of which is stretched over a glass or like ball 9. The ball is prevented from being forced out of the rubber tube during inflation, by a central rod 10 supported by side wings 11.
Patent GB-189903218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axles and Lubricators therefor.
Inventor: BUTLER GEORGE WELLINGTON
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 3218. Butler, G. W., Cameron, D., Loucks, J. F., Cameron, R., and Cameron, H. Feb. 14. Axles.-The axle-arm of a vehicle and the lubricating-arrangement are shown in longitudinal section in Fig. 2. The axle arm 2 has a longitudinal groove 4 with which are connected either diametral grooves 16 or circumferential grooves. Passing through the collar 3 into the groove 4 is the nipple 7 of an oil cup 6, which is secured to the bolster-bar 1 of the axle A. This oil cup is closed by a lid 11 pivoted on a square axle 12, which is held either closed or open by the spring 14.
Patent GB-189907277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Measuring and Recording Electric Currents.
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7277. Aron, H., and Aron Electricity Meter (Limited). April 6. Quantity meters are provided with clocks for automatically changing the registration during any desired times in each day, either by connecting and disconnecting resistances or shifting change-wheels to alter the rate of the meters, or otherwise by shifting connecting-wheels so that registration is effected on two or more different sets of dials, during the different times. For this purpose, the clock c rotates two wheels g, g<1> one revolution in 24 hours. Each wheel can slide on a fixed pin, and has a hub k, Fig. 1b, with a single notch, pressed endways against a projection on a stationary cam n by a spring p. The cams n have arms o, by which they may be set by hand, so that either wheel g may slide forward at any desired time, after which an inclined side in the notch returns the wheel backward as it continues to rotate. The hubs k are grooved to move levers l, l<1>, as they slide, and these act on opposite ends of a horizontal T-lever s to shift this and connected linkwork w, y in one or other direction when a notch engages. The meter shown has two registering-trains J, K, to either of which motion can be communicated from the meter-wheel H by wheels F and E or G, these being carried by a rocking frame D, connected by a spring arm B with the link y. The link y also turns a pointer N to show which train is in gear at any time. The clock may be provided with 12-hour and seconds dials, and with a day and night indicator. This indicator, and those of the cams n, are preferably discs having black and white semicircles.
Patent GB-189907343-A (GB)
Title: A Guard for Platten Printing Machines.
Inventor: HARRILD HORTON
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 7343. Harrild, H., and Parkins, J. G. April 7 Patent refused. Platen presses.-Relates to a guard for preventing injury to the attendant through getting his hand between the platen and bed. A transverse guard is arranged to rise up above the platen as the latter moves up to the bed. Fig. 1 shows the guard applied to a machine of the Bremner type. The transverse guard b is carried by arms b<1> attached to the rocker c, which slides in the dovetail recess f in the rear of the platen a. The journals c<1> of the rocker c are journalled in the ends of the arms e of the rack shaft d by which the platen is moved on its pivot to and away from the bed. When the platen is away from the bed, the guard b is withdrawn below its upper edge, as shown by the dotted lines, so that it does not interfere with the feeding and removal of the sheets. Other means may be employed for operating the guard.
Patent GB-189910256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Appliances for Supplying Cold Water to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: VAUGHAN HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 10,256. Vaughan, H., and Fowler, H. May 16. Feedwater, heating and supplying. -Fig. 1 shows a sectional plan of a Lancashire boiler. The feed-pipe is prolonged inside the boiler in the form of a coil C, resting on the flues and terminating in a branched and perforated distributer D, D. A check valve constructed as shown in Fig 3 is placed in the pipe at B or elsewhere. According to the Provisional Specification, the check valve and the distributer are combined.
Patent GB-189911989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cupolas and Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: RUSHFORTH ALEXANDER PERCY
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,989. Rushforth, A. P. June 8. Blast and cupola furnaces; blast for blast furnaces and the like.-An apparatus for heating the blast for a blast or cupola furnace is combined with the ordinary mixer or receiver B, and comprises a series of pipes B<1> which communicate by means of U-shaped bends K, or by means of chambers F, I, at the sides of the receiver. The chambers F, I may be divided into compartments by partitions F<1>, I<1>. The blast passes in zig-zag course from the blast main E through the pipes B.', and enters the air belt of the furnace.
Patent GB-189920690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Apparatus for Use in the Manufacture of an Improved Gas for Obtaining Light, Heat and Power.
Inventor: WILKINSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 20,690. Wilkinson, J. Oct. 16. Gas burners.-Relates to burners. particularly applicable for gassing silk and other fibres, and which, when a carbon comb or mantle is applied, also serves for lighting purposes. These burners are suitable for burning a poor gas, which under ordinary circumstances would not fire, such as the gas manufactured according to Specification No. 20,690, A.D. 1899. In Fig. 1, the burner consists of a plate A having two or more holes D inclining towards one another, and connecting a boss I to the hollow handle forming the gas supply pipe J. The burner has a cover E supported by a connecting-piece H, both the burner and the cover having a recess B, G and a rim B', F. The fibre K passes between the plate and the cover. In Fig. 4, the burner A has the gas passages arranged in the form of a circle, each pair of poles D inclining towards one another, so that the gas jets shall combine. There is no cover in this case. In Fig. 5, two gas pipes L, N are directed towards one another, the fibre K passing between them, the position of the centre of the flame being adjusted by a tap M, and the supply of gas to each jet being regnlated by the screws O. Three jets may be similarly arranged. In Fig. 12, a flat box form of burner A is shown, in which the gas issues through three longitudinal sets of inclined holes D in the recessed upper surface, the fibre K passing longitudinally above the jets and under a cover. This Figure shows a removable wire S having hooks T for carrying a carbon comb or mantle R to give light in addition to heat. By employing a series of such burners as above described, fustians and the like may be singed.