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Patent GB-189809800-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Pivotting Doors.
Inventor: CARTER HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 9800. Carter, H. J., and Aynsley, J., [trading as Carter & Aynsley]. April 28. Pivots.-Consists in the application of ball bearings to the top and bottom pivots of doors. In the bottom pivot, Fig. 2, which supports the whole weight of the door, the balls b run in a circular race in the footstep a. In the top pivot, Fig. 4, the balls f run on the side of the pivot, the balls being kept in their race by a cap g which is screwed into the main bearing e. The top and bottom pivots are attached to angle pieces which are screwed on the corners of the door.
Patent GB-189813220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woven Driving Beltings, Girths, or the like.
Inventor: KOPCKE WILHELM
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 13,220. Kopcke, W. June 13. Drawings to Specification. Yarns and threads.-Iron or steel wire covered with hemp yarn &c. is used for the warp, and also, if desired, for the weft in making fabrics for driving-belts, girths, &c.
Patent GB-189813913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connecting Tubes to Tube Plates for Use in Feed Water Heaters and the like.
Inventor: ROW OLIVER MATTHEWS
Filed: 1898-06-23
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 13,913. Row, O. M. June 23. Plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to the attaching of tubes to the tubeplates of feedwaterheaters and the like. The joint consists of the inwardly-flanged end of the tube, a bush C fitting within the tube end, a groove G below the bush, and a nipple E, connected to or in one piece with the bush, with a nut screwing thereon. In a modified form, the joint is made by a bush and nipple, and a union or cap with an internal projection, between which the tube end is nipped against the abutment of the bush. The invention is more particularly applicable to indented tubes such as those described in Specification No. 15,192, A.D. 1891.
Patent GB-189817269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Gas Lamps for Cycles Carriages, and other like purposes.
Inventor: FRANCETTI-SCHIERONI ETTORE
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 17,269. Francetti-Schieroni, E. Aug. 10. Acetylene lamps.-In cycle, carriage, and like lamps the combustion chamber I is mounted by a strap J on the lid E of the water chamber A. Made in one piece with this lid is the carbide chamber D, which is fitted with a wick-tube M and closed at its lower end by a cork or stopper K. The water supplied to the carbide chamber by the wick M is regulated or cut off by the pinchbutton N.
Patent GB-189817482-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gas-heated Hand Iron.
Inventor: BLAIR DUNCAN RAMSAY
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 17,482. Blair, D. R. Aug. 13. Gas burners for heating hand-irons. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The bunsen burner B<3> is enlarged centrally at B<5>, and widened and flattened at the jet B<6>. The projecting part B<7> serves as a deflector. The iron is provided with heat-conducting projections A', A', A', A', and with an asbestos shield B<8>.
Patent GB-189817806-A (GB)
Title: Combination Postal Letter and Sample Bag.
Inventor: JOHNSON WALTER CHARLES
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 17,806. Johnson, W. C. Aug. 18. Envelopes.-In order to keep samples separate from the written enclosure in envelope bags, the samples are put in first, and are retained in place by passing paper-fasteners or staples through holes in the envelope immediately above them.
Patent GB-189819949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling.
Inventor: SWINBURNE JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 19,949. Swinburne, J. Sept. 20. Signals on engines and trains; signalling and communicating on and between trains.-Relates to means for enabling the guard of a train to signal to the driver. One of the axles C is provided with an eccentric D, or other means, for operating the piston K of an air pump L &c., to compress air into one or more reservoirs M, which are connected by the pipe N to two whistles O. One whistle is intended to signal all right,' and the other ' stop,' the desired signal being given by opening the cock P of the corresponding whistle. The rod E of the eccentric D can be disconnected from the operating- lever G of the pump by means of the lever Q, the arms e on the rod enabling the parts to be again connected whilst the train is running. The apparatus may also be employed for passengers' communication, the Provisional Specification also stating that it may be employed for warning the driver of a following train.
Patent GB-189822960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Labeling Machines.
Inventor: BURT CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 22,960. Burt, C. A. Nov. 1. Parcelling cans.-The cans are first placed in an inclined shoot E, from which they are fed into the wrapping-machine by a spacing-roller g. The cans are carried through the machine by bands e driven by the handled. Discs T, Fig. 2, revolving in a trough M containing cement heated by a burner N, transfer cement to the can. A pile of wrapping- labels is placed on a table u, which is forced upward by springs, the labels being held down by small pins g<1> projecting over their edges. The can picks up the top label as it rolls along, tearing the label away from the pins. A band H' passing through a paste-box A<1> carries paste to the end of the label, being depressed thereon by the passage of the can. A rod K<1> lies across the label close to the band H<1>, and smooths the paste over the label as the latter is drawn out, giving it also a curl towards the can. The band H<1> is intermittently actuated by the passage of the cams under the starwheel I', which is connected to the driving-pulley D<1> of the band H<1> by helical gearing k<1>. Rollers J above a rubber bed N press down the end of the label, and the projecting edges are folded over by curved plates O<1>.
Patent GB-189823906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Slide Valves and their Boxes.
Inventor: BRAND ALFRED
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 23,906. Brand, A., and Richards, J. M. Nov. 12. Valves and valve seats. - Relates to slide valves and their boxes. Fig. 1 shows the valve and box in transverse section, and Fig. 3, a sectional plan of the same. The slide valve C works between the vertical faces of the slide boxes E, E secured in the valve chamber, thus rendering the valve balanced by decreasing the surface exposed to the steam pressure. The slide boxes can be taken out and scraped with the slide valve in position.
Patent GB-189906979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Purifying and Filtering Running Water.
Inventor: TENNANT JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6979. Tennant, J., and Stokes, A. J. April 1. Filter beds; cleansing; strainers.-Relates to means for treating water from a river or the like. Across the inlet B from the river are a grating C, wire screens D, D<1>, and a sawdust filter E. They are placed obliquely to the inlet, so that solids &c. stopped by them are washed awav down stream by the current. The partially-purified water passes on to a filter bed A consisting of layers of sand, gravel, &c., and thence, after filtration, through a perforated pipe to a reservoir, the bottom of which is below the bottom of the filter bed, so that the latter can be emptied for cleansing. The surplus water returns to the river by the outlet G, which, as well as the inlet, is protected by a gate.
Patent GB-189909069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LUCAS
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9069. Williams, L. May 1. Brakes; handle-bars.-The handle-bar is mounted so as to turn in its socket, and the brake is applied by raising the handles. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a plunger brake. Arms A on the handlebar are connected by links B to levers C pivoted on the head and carrying the brake rod D. For a rim brake, the rods B are connected to the forward ends of levers, pivoted on the head, through which the brake is actuated. Fig. 3 shows a simpler arrangement of rim brake, in which the arms A are connected by a forked frame D to plates G pivoted on a bracket F on the fork crown and carrying reversible brake shoes H. Downward movement of the handle-bar is limited by the arms A coming against rubber stons E fixed to the head; which serve to reduce vibration.
Patent GB-189909123-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of Acidyl Salicylic Acids.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9123. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. May 1. Medicinal preparations.-Relates to the production of therapeutic compounds of the kind described in Specification No. 27,088, A.D. 1898, and consists first in the production of acetyl-salicylic acid in presence of a condensing-agent, such as concentrated sulphuric acid, zinc chloride, sodium acetate, or the like, whereby the yield is increased ; and, secondly, in producing propionyl, butyryl, valeryl, and higher acidyl-salicylic acids, which are new compounds, by heating salicylic acid, or its salts, with the anhydride or chloride of propionic, butyric, valeric, or higher fatty acids, with or without the presence of a condensing-agent. After distilling off the excess of the anhydride or acid chloride, the acidyl compounds are obtained in a crystalline form.
Patent GB-189911781-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fender or Obstruction Remover for Attachment to Tramcars.
Inventor: MATTES WILHELM
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 11,781. Mattes, W. June 6. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers; brakes; sanding rails.-Two guards or fenders are provided for tramcars. The first one is carried by pivoted arms g, and receives persons falling directly into it. Should, however, a person fall in front of, but outside, the first fender, he will pass under it, lifting it while doing so, and releasing the retaining- catches h from the second fender, which is carried by the arms c and which thereupon falls down into the position shown in Fig. 2. The arms c carry an endless band q, which passes over rollers n, o and is driven by rollers m when the second fender reaches the ground, and thereby the prostrate person is drawn into the second fender. Side nets t, supported by spring clips t<1>, are also released with the second fender. The retaining-catches c' on the arms c serve as brakes as soon as the arms reach the ground. Pawls p on the arms c serve to engage over pins p<1> to retain the fender in its downward position, and also serve to raise the sliding door s<1> of the sand box s, thereby increasing the resistance to the wheels and thus bringing the car to a stop.
Patent GB-189915911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electro Magnetic Apparatus.
Inventor: JONES WALTER FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 15,911. Jones, W. F. Aug. 3. Brakes; clutches.-The electromagnets of magnetic brakes and clutches have the armatures made of one kind of iron or steel, and the magnets of another kind.
Patent GB-189917851-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Ore Concentrating Table.
Inventor: CAMMETT IRA AUSTIN
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 17,851. Cammett, I. A., and Shepard, F. E. Sept. 4. Washing ores.-Relates to the construction of ore-washing tables having a longitudinal movement. The table is provided with a number of riffles, which are gradually reduced in height along the oblique line O-O and increased in breadth at the parts p, p. The table is fitted with bars s, s sliding in guides t, t, and the reciprocating mechanism is fitted at w. The table is inclined transversely. m is the ore-feed hopper, n the water box, and x, y, z respectively the receptacles for the tailings, middlings, and concentrates. The bed and the riffles are inclined upwards at the feed-end of the table, as shown at b.
Patent GB-189925680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pumps.
Inventor: ODDIE PHILIP FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-12-29
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 25,680. Oddie, P. F. Dec. 29. Pump valves and valve gear concussion, preventing. - The suction valve p is held down by a strong spring v, against which it is raised at the beginning of the suction s t r o k e by pressure acting on a plunger r connected to the valve and fitting in a cylinder s, this pressure. being reduced before the end of the suction stroke, so that the valve closes quietly. The invention is shown applied to a three-throw pump, where the pressure in one cylinder s is obtained from an adjacent pump chamber. The pressure may, however, be otherwise obtained and controlled by valves &c. operated from the pump shaft. The movements of the valves p are controlled by throttle valves u.
Patent GB-190006188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armoured Conduits for Electric Wires.
Inventor: BOUTILLIER JACOB BENJMIN
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 6188. Boutillier, J. B., and Hunter, W. B. April 3. Conduits are formed of metal tubes a provided with a lining of asbestos b. The asbestos is applied in a spiral form by first rolling on a slightly-smaller mandrel, which is rotated to expand the spiral and compact it against the inside of the metal tube. The asbestos may be cemented in position.
Patent GB-190007062-A (GB)
Title: Variable Speed Gear for Mechanically or Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: RICCI COLOMBO
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 7062. Ricci, C. April 17. Motor road vehicles, epicyclic variable-speed gearing for. The driving-shaft E carries a pinion F, which gears with the larger of two pinions I, J secured together and mounted between cheeks B on the driven shaft C, D. The pinions I, J gear respectively with internal rings M, N carried by loose discs 0, P, either of which may be locked by pressing it against the adjacent side of the casing A. This is accomplished by forming a screwthread inside the casing to receive a screwed ring Q, which, being turned in one direction, as by the worm R in gear with the teeth cut in its periphery, bears against the ring 0, and in the other direction against a flange on the ring P. In a modification, the pinions I, J are made separate, and gear with separate pinions on the shaft E.
Patent GB-190008150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Kilns.
Inventor: CHRISTEN CHRISTENSEN
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 8150. Lake, H. H., [Christensen, C.]. May 2. Kilns.-The heating-chamber c is connected with the fireplace a by several apertures such as b, and with the chimney d by two narrow, descending flues e, one on each side, leading from lateral backward extensions of the chamber c The fireplace a and the ashpit also communicate with the lower ends of the flues e by flues g and h. All the flues are provided with dampers. At starting, partially-unconsumed gases from the fireplace pass through the flues h direct to the chimney, and, being burnt therein by air admitted through the flues g, induce a draught through the flues e and chamber c.
Patent GB-190010692-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Rubbing Down the Seams of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MCCARTER JOHN GRAY
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,692. McCarter, J. G., and Hansen, T. June 12. Uppers; burnishing. -Relates to a machine for rubbing down welt seams. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, partly in section, Fig. 2 an end elevation, and Figs. 3 and 4 sectional views of a machine. The rubbing - down wheel is fast on a spindle b driven through gearing d, e from the spindle c, which again is driven; through the gearing shown, by the spindle o. On the spindle b are mounted feedwheels f, g driven by gearing h, i, j, k from the spindle c. The arm n is pivoted on the spindle o, and is supported by a bell crank drawn into the position shown by a spring v. When work is to be introduced, the bell crank is rotated by a treadle acting through a rod u so that the arm may drop. The head 2 supports a welt-guide 3, which is carried by a spindle 40, pushed downwards by an adjustable spring. Acting in conjunction with the feed-wheels f and g there are wheels 4 and 5 carried by rods 15, 16 pushed downwards by adjustable springs. These wheels 4 and 5 are driven in the manner shown from the spindle o.
Patent GB-190012180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for, the Manufacture of Cyanides from Sulphocyanides
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 12,180. Raschen, J., Norman, F. J., Luxton, W. G., and United Alkali Co. July 5. Potassium, sodium, and calcium salts.-Relates to the manufacture of cyanides from sulphocyanides by treating the latter, in solution or suspension in water, with steam and nitric acid or its equivalent, and further treating the evolved gases as described in Specification No. 19,767, A.D. 1898. Reference is also made to Specifications Nos. 10,476. 10,956, and 21,678, A.D. 1895. Sulphocyanide liquor is gradually run through a pipe C, Fig. 1, into a vessel A, which contains either water or motherliquor from a previous operation, and is also supplied with steam through a pipe B, and excess of nitric acid or a mixture of sulphuric acid and sodium nitrate through a pipe D. The evolved gases pass off through a passage E and an outlet E'. The mother-liquor is passed through a passage F and perforations into a tower G, and flows over silica bricks, flints, &c., supported on a grid g and heated by steam from a pipe H. Hydrocyanicacid gas passes off by passages h, and the motherliquor by an outlet h<2>. An alternative form of tower is shown in Fig. 3, and contains superposed compartments or trays provided with nozzles h<3>, hoods h<4>, and overflow pipes f. The decomposing- tank A is shown as forming the top compartment of this tower.
Patent GB-190012190-A (GB)
Inventor: FOSTER JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 12,190. Foster, J. July 6. Concentrating caustic liquors and spent soap lyes, sugar juices, etc.; heating, special means for.-Relates to evaporating-vessels for concentrating caustic liquor, spent soap lyes, sugar juices, &c., whether these are worked as single vessels or as the first vessel of a multiple-effect system. The invention consists in the use of hot air or waste heat or gases from boiler or other furnaces, gasproducers, &c., and in deflecting and retarding the gaseous currents so as to utilize their full heating power and to cause a more perfect circulation of them around the tubes in the heating-vessel of the evaporator. This is effected, as shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1 and in plan in Fig 2, by casting or fitting a vertical baffle-plate a across the heating-vessel A at the opposite side to the inlet A<1> of the hot air. This baffle-plate extends across the vessel, its upper end being near the top of the heating-vessel and its lower end extending to near the bottom. A series of apertures a' are formed in the plate a, and a transverse partition rib a<2> is formed near the upper part of the plate a, in which are also a number of apertures a<3>. The opening b<1> serves as the exit for the hot air. In a modification shown in vertical section in Fig. 5 and in horizontal section in Fig. 6, the baffle-plate is replaced by a channel or annular space b formed in the upper part of the vessel A at the opposite side to the inlet of the hot air and provided with openings a<3> through which the hot air passes to the exit b<1>. Reference is made to Specification No. 3118, A.D. 1895.
Patent GB-190016588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: GROESCHEL EDWIN WRIGHT
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 16,588. Groeschel, E. W. Sept. 18. Hooks and eyes.- A hook for engaging an eye consists of a single piece of wire bent to form shanks a, a<1>, a bill b, eyelets c, c<1>, one end e of the wire extending across and imparting rigidity to the book, and the other end d passing forwards to form a loop h, and an upward bend f to prevent the eye from becoming accidentally disengaged. In a modification, the end d is first formed with the bend f, and then with the loop h. In both forms the free end of the wire may be bent alongside the part d. The loop h is raised slightly above the shanks to allow it to spring back when engaging the eye.
Patent GB-190103985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Brake Apparatus for Railway and like Vehicles
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3985. Boult, A. J., [Christensen, N. A.]. Feb. 25. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to brake systems for electric vehicles in which the air compressors are driven and controlled bv electricity, each vehicle having complete and independent brake apparatus capable of being connected to that of other vehicles to form a " multiple unit system." The Figure shows brake apparatus for one vehicle and the connections to the adjacent vehicle. The compressor A governed by the automatic controller K, delivers to the reservoir B connected to the reservoir of the next vehicle by the pipe C, which has cut -out cocks c and couplings c<1>. A continuous train pipe E is fitted. Each vehicle has two driver's valves D and a conductor's valve I, having the usual connections, while 5 denotes a " balancing wire " extending throughout the train having couplings 6 and connected to the compressor motor circuits between the compressors and the controllers K.
Patent GB-190106646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Wiring Machines.
Inventor: HOWARD ROBERT LUKE
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 6646. Howard, R. L., and Feather, J. W. March 29. Wiring bottles.-Relates to hand-operated bottlewiring machines of the type described in Specification No. 324, A.D. 1883, in which the wire twisting-spindle is periodically rotated by wheel gearing from a main spindle rotated by hand. In the present invention, the main spindle e is arranged to be driven from a shaft a, rotated continuously by motor &c. The pinion c on the shaft a gears with a wheel d on the spindle e, the teeth being omitted from a part d<1> of the wheel d, so that the spindle e automatically stops after each twisting operation. A hand-wheel f is provided on the spindle e, to enable the spindle to be turned by hand to re-engage the gearing. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the re-starting is effected by a cam c<2> on the gear-wheel c<1> engaging an elongated tooth d' on the wheel d<1>. The machine can also be operated by hand only, the shaft a being capable of movement longitudinally to disengage the pinion c. The shaft is secured in both operative and inoperative positions by a screw g engaging in one or other of two annular recesses a<1> in the shaft. The wheel sector h, which is operated by the camj, as described in Specification No. 14,151, A.D. 1884, to give an additional twist to the wires, is provided with a counterweight k; or the counterweight may be on the hand-wheel f.