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Patent GB-189822089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stopping-place and Route Indicators for Omnibuses and Tramcars.
Inventor: GORDON ALFRED
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,089. Gordon, A. Oct. 20. Drawings to Specification. Indicators, stopping-place and like.-An endless band with a list of stopping-places on a certain route is mounted on rollers in the window or other convenient place of a vehicle, and is turned by a button on the axis of one of the rollers, so that the last place stopped at passes out of view on re-starting. The band is turned backwards on the return journey. Correspondingly-marked boards, coloured to correspond with the colours of the vehicles, are secured to lamp-posts &c. along the route.
Patent GB-189822668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Eccentrics and their Straps or Mountings.
Inventor: HIRCOCK JOHN THOMAS MILSON
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,668. Hircock, J. T. M. Oct. 28. Eccentrics.-The block A and the strap B are formed with grooves to receive a series of balls D, or rollers or wheels may replace the balls. The strap B is formed in two parts, which are fixed together by bolts b<4>. A strip of soft metal b<7> may be arranged between the two parts of the strap to allow adjustment for wear.
Patent GB-189824261-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Driving the Spindles of Machine Tools and other Machines.
Inventor: FLIEGEL JOSEF
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 24,261. Fliegel, J. Nov. 17. Gearing, driving.-Consists in driving the working spindles of machine tools &c. through a flexible coupling so that the oscillations, lateral strains, &c. of the driving-shafts are not transmitted to them. Fig. 4 shows a coupling which may be employed; a disc r<3> on the driving- shaft carries a number of pivoted bolts r, which extend through balls u mounted freely in a disc on the driven spindle.
Patent GB-189905172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mashing Apparatus.
Inventor: SELG OTTO
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 5172. Selg, O. March 9. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-A. mashing-apparatus A is provided with a stirrer composed of a number of obliquely-set curved blades i, i<1>, secured to opposite ends of a series of arms i' mounted upon a shaft i<3>. The arms i<2> increase in length from the periphery to the centre of the tun A.
Patent GB-189909074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Mohair-plushes Woven Face to Face.
Inventor: KUEPPER WALTER
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 9074. K³pper, W. May 1. Pile fabrics.-In mohair plushes woven face to face, two or more ground warp threads a, a' are employed for each pile warp thread c, and two or more ground weft threads b<1>, b<2> for each pilecarrying weft thread b. The ground weft threads are inserted before and after the pile-carrying threads, and made to float on the back at the places where the pile tufts are formed and pass to the face at intermediate points ; and the ground warp threads are so disposed that they nip each pile tuft equally from both sides on the face of the fabric. Fig. 2 shows a plan or back view of the upper fabric shown in.Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189910138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corn-feeders for Threshing Machines.
Inventor: GOLWER IWAN
Filed: 1899-05-13
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 10,138. Golwer, I. May 13. Thrashing-machines.-Relates to apparatus for automatically feeding the corn to the thrashing- drum. The corn is raised from the ground by an elevator a, and is discharged upon a shaking feeder having curved inclined surfaces w, w<1> so arranged that the corn is turned round as indicated at 1, 2, and 3 and dropped in the right position into the feed-mouth f. An elevator a may be arranged at each side of the feeder. The Specification describes another form of feeder of segmental shape on which the corn is turned around one of its ends into the proper position to enter the mouth f.
Patent GB-189912729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: HARDIE GORDON HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 12,729. Hardie, G. H., and Thompson, N. June 19. Steam-generator furnaces ; baffles.-Relates to water-tube boilers with inclined, depending, close-ended tubes arranged as shown on either side of the furnace. Baffle-plates between the tubes compel the furnace gases to take a tortuous path as shown by arrows, the arrangement being such that the more intense heat of the gases is directed to the upper portions of the tubes, while the close ends are exposed only to a moderate heat.
Patent GB-189920767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 20,767. Mills, B. J. B., [Edison, T. A.]. Oct. 17. Phonographs.- Relates to the recording and reproducing me - chanism of phonographs. The record is produced on the blank with a pitch of not more than three revolutions to the millimetre, and the recording- tool has a diameter between À625 and À75 of a millimetre. The reproducing-tool is preferably in the form of a rounded-edged cylinder 8 in contradistinction to a spherical reproducer as shown in dotted lines. The reproducing-tool may be modified in form, to give a similar result to the cylinder, and may be mounted on a link or rigidly attached to the diaphragm.
Patent GB-190002048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for use in the Manufacture of Floor Cloths and the like.
Inventor: CULLEN ROBERT
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2048. Cullen, R. Feb. 1. Printing coated fabrics; embossing or stamping.- Relates to a process for finishing the manufacture of linoleum or the like. The material is fed from the coating-machine over heating-apparatus E, which keeps it soft, to presses F, G, which emboss a pattern on it. The depressions in the pattern are then filled with colour by the blocks H, J, K, unprinted portions standing "proud," to preserve the colour from wear.
Patent GB-190007120-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means or Method of Packing the Piston or other Rod or Ram Stuffing Boxes of Steam, Hydraulic or other Cylinders.
Inventor: LANDRETH COWEN
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 7120. Landreth, C., and Stephens, H. C. April 17. Stuffing-boxes. - The packing consists of two rings B, C, lodged in recesses in a third ring D, or of three or more rings embraced by another ring, all the rings being divided into sections and encircled by a spiral or other spring F lying between the packing-rings and the walls of the gland. The entire set of rings is equal in depth to that of the stuffing-box, and the gland thus keeps them in place. In some cases this form of packing may be used in conjunction with ordinary packing, the improved packing being lodged in the gland. The packing is applicable to rods and rams of steam, hydraulic, or other cylinders.
Patent GB-190011061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Crushing or Grinding
Inventor: ASKHAM PHILIP UNWIN
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 11,061. Askham, P. U., and Keevil, W. F. June 18. Roller-and-ring mills.-The ring, Fig. 1, is composed of a series of reversible and removable segmental bars A, the sides of which are shaped so as to form tapering passages for the escape of the ground material into the casing. The rollers E, Fig. 3, are fixed to, or loose upon, the spindles F, which are carried so as to be free to move radially in discs or cheeks H. The slots in the cheeks are fitted with renewable and reversible blocks K, secured by bolts L and with plates M. The corners of the cheeks are protected by plates L<2>. Propellers N of angle section are secured at the backs of the cheeks by the bolts L. In a modification, the grinding-path is in the form of a complete ring, and is fitted between radial ribs on the sides of the casing, so as to leave passages for the escape of the ground material
Patent GB-190014015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door-springs and Checks.
Inventor: NEWMAN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 14,015. Newman, G. F. Aug. 4. Door-closing apparatus; door checks.-Relates to a spring door-closing apparatus with a liquid checking-device. The outer end of the closing- spring j is hooked to a groove inside the casing a, while the inner end of the spring is hooked to a sleeve k, the upper end of which is coupled to a ratchet-wheel m. The turning-force of the ratchetwheel is communicated to the jointed door-closing arm d by a suitable pawl n pivoted on the arm at n<2>. The check is applied by a piston e, which, as the axis c turns, is reciprocated between two face cams c<3> and e fixed on the axis c and supported by a thrust block with ball bearings i. The oil contained in the cylinder of the check flows freely through the spring valve g in one direction, but is retarded in its return by the valve o<3>, which is pressed down by a spring q, pressing on a collar o' of the spindle o.
Patent GB-190016407-A (GB)
Title: Device for Automatically Indicating the Height of Liquid in Casks and like Vessels.
Inventor: SELBACH FRANZ JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 16,407. Selbach, F. J. Sept. 14. Cask and like gauges. - To indicate when the liquid in casks and like vessels reaches a certain height, an apparatus is used consisting of a cranked device h, Figs. 1 and 3, for insertion into the bung-hole, which carries insulated conductors i, i<1> leading from a battery connected with an electric bell, both the battery and bell being enclosed in a box as shown. The device h carries a float k, which when the liquid rises to a certain height causes the disc m to make contact with the wiree, i, i<1> thus completing the circuit and causing the bell to ring. A wedge O, which may be held in a loop n on the box, may be used to hold the device h in position when in use.
Patent GB-190018006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conduits for Electric Conductors
Inventor: TUGBY HOSEA
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 18,006. Tugby, H. Oct. 10. Conduits.-Relates to the construction of conduits for electric conductors in sections and of any suitable material. The conduits are rectilinear in cross-section, and fit with rectilinear spigot-andsocket joints. The conduits have one or more channels b separated by longitudinal webs a, and are closed by sectional covers B having rabbeted edges ; these covers may also have rabbeted ends. Circular openings may be formed under the channels b for other conductors or to receive and carry off any moisture. The conductors may be laid on biidge-pieces in the channels, and insulating-material may be passed round the conductors.
Patent GB-190101852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Apparatus for Separating the Flexible Portions of Leaves from their Stems
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 1852. Bousfield, J. E., [Pneumatic Tobacco Stemmer Co.]. Jan. 26. Tobacco.-Relates to processes and apparatus for separating the soft parts of leaves from their midribs or stems by pneumatic or hydraulic suction. Figs. 2 and 3 show a form of apparatus in which air is employed. The leaf is placed with its stem forwards between horizontal travelling bands G, which carry it over a pipe E through which air is drawn by a suction fan, a rotating double conical knife F at the same time breaking the base of the leaf near the stem. The air suction strips the soft part in a single piece from each leaf, and carries it down the pipe E on to a conveyer C, which delivers it through an opening a<5> into a chamber fitted with revolving blades d. These blades work closely against their casing, so as to prevent the entrance of air, and serve to discharge the leaves into a suitable receptacle. The bands G run over suitable rollers H, H<1>, H', H', &c., the front rollers H, H' being inclined to facilitate the insertion of the leaf. The rear rollers H<2>, H<3> are connected by gearing as shown in Fig. 3. The central parts of the bands are supported by a series of guide-rollers mounted in frames K, K<1>, K<2>, K<3> and forced together by springs. The exhaust fan is connected to a pipe, which is perforated on its underside to prevent the entrance of dirt &c., which falls into the casing. All the parts of the apparatus are driven through belt or toothed gearing from the main shaft of the exhaust fans. Fig. 11 shows a hydraulic apparatus. The leaves are passed by band, or by placing them in clamps r<1> on a conveyer band R<1>, through water in the receptacle M, from which water is continually discharged by the pipe N. The suction of the water strips the leaves, the soft parts being carried down the pipe N to a conveyer P<1>, which carries them through a drying- oven Q heated by steam pipes q or otherwise. When the conveyer band R' is used, a trough T is provided to facilitate the insertion of the stems in the clamps r<1> The clamps are normally kept open by springs, but are automatically closed by their tail ends engaging a bar S as the leaves pass over the pipe N.
Patent GB-190103202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purifying Feed Water for Steam Generators.
Inventor: GRAY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 3202. Gray, A., and Thompson, T. Feb. 14. Feedwater, purifying.-Water of condensation containing oil &c. is delivered through nozzles E arranged to produce a whirling motion upwardly into a vessel B, which is, as shown, enclosed in the steam and water space of the boiler, or separate. Oil &c. is withdrawn through the scumcatcher F, while the purified water passes from the bottom, up the side passage shown, and is discharged at the water level ; the side passage may be replaced by a casing surrounding the lower part of the vessel B, or it may be dispensed with altogether, as shown in Fig. 1<A>. The application to an ordinary marine boiler is illustrated in the Specification.
Patent GB-190103761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES THOMPSON
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 3761. Marshall, J. T. Feb. 21. Valve gear.-Relates to linkage valve gear designed to ensure that the valve shall open quickly to the full extent, then dwell or remain stationary for a time, and then suddenly close, so as to avoid wire-drawing, and shall also, when linked up, not reduce the exhaust area so as to cause back-pressure. Fig. 2 shows a form of the gear as applied to a locomotive. The valve is actuated, through an adjustable rod 14, by a slot link 11, which oscillates on a pivot 10. This pivot is carried by a slide reciprocated in guides 6 by an eccentric 2 on the crank shaft with a throw equal to the lap and lead of the valve. The link is rocked on its pivot by an arm 26 connected by a rod 23 to a rocking lever 20 actuated by an eccentric 3 placed with its centre about 90‹ in advance of the eccentric 2. The opening and closing of the valve are produced by the added movements due to the two eccentrics, while the dwell is produced by their differential effect. The application of the invention to a variableexpansion non-reversing stationary engine is shown in the Specification, and also the application to an engine without variable expansion. In the latter case, a simple bent lever is substituted for the slot link 11 and its arm 26. The gear may be used for Corliss as well as slide valves.
Patent GB-190109569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Extracting Grease and Oil from Exhaust Steam.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL ISAAC SHIMWELL
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 9569. McDougall, I. S. May 8. Exhaust, freeing from grease and collecting oil from.-The apparatus, of which one form is shown in Fig. 1, comprises an upper and lower chamber separated by a partition 13 and connected by an automatic or hand-operated valve 49, the upper chamber being provided with baffle-plates 41 furnished with oblique ledges q forming troughs sloping towards down tubes or channels r. These down tubes are at the edges of the plates, and deliver the deposited water and oil into the lower chamber, which is provided with valves and pipes 16, 51 for the admission of steam and air and ejection of the liquid contents. In another form, rough wooden boards, arranged vertically in two sets at right-angles to each other, are used to collect the oil. A form with passages i, i and perforated trays of absorbent materialj is also shown in Fig. 8. The discharge of the separated liquid may be effected by an ejector s supplied with steam by a valve operated by a float 7, so that the discharge occurs automatically whenever the liquid reaches a certain level. In other forms of the apparatus, the discharge is caused to take place by the admission of air or steam controlled by a weighted float lever in a separate chamber, the float at the same time controlling the discharge valve. One form of this is shown in Fig. 10. The float lever 31, 32 controls the steam valve 19 and discharge valve 33, the discharge of the liquid contents of the lower chamber 18 taking place through the separate vessel 24. A pressure gauge may be attached to the apparatus by pipes provided with valves suitable for enabling the difference in pressure of the entering and the leaving steam to be ascertained.
Patent GB-190111164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism, for Railway and other Vehicles
Inventor: LILEY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,164. Liley, E., and Cullen, W. H. May 30. Brakes, hand. To each of the side levers a is pivoted a counterbalanced handle b, the play of which is limited by stops b<1>, b<2>. When a handle is depressed, the stop b<1> comes against the lever a, and the two move together to apply the brakes, which are retained by the pawl c, which engages the rack d. Hooks c<2> carried by the pawls c engage pins e, when it is desired to retain the levers a in the raised or " off " position. The brake rigging may be that shown in side elevation in Fig. 1, or in plan in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190111356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Purifiers
Inventor: MILBOURNE ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 11,356. Mil bourne, R. J June 3. Purifiers.-T h e gas is caused to pass through any desirec compartment o r compartments o f the purifier, by means of valve s arranged within the puritier. Parts of two adjacent compartments A, B are shown, together with parts of the inlet main D and the outlet main E. These mains are provided with branch tubes d, e, having valve discs G operated by rods g passing through stuffing-boxes g<1> and bridgepieces g', and raised or lowered by a spanner or hand-wheel g<4>. The two compartments are divided by a partition C having an opening c<4> through which passes a double elbow tube F. The top and bottom surfaces of the valves G have soft metal so as to ensure a tight closure with the tubes e, d and with the lower edges of the tube F, respectively. The inlet tube is covered by a hood c<2> open at the bottom to the chamber A, and the outlet tube by a tube c<3> open at the top to the chamber B. Between each two compartments there is an arrangement similar to that shown. By operating the valves accordingly, it is obvious that gas can be introduced into any one of a series of such chambers, and drawn off from any other one. When the compartments are arranged in a continuous series, this is all that is necessary, but, when they are arranged in a straight line, an extra pipe is required putting the last compartment into communication with the first of the series. The outlet and inlet mains and the return main may be cast on the plates of the purifier, instead of being separate as shown.
Patent GB-190114476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rammers for Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 14,476. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. July 16. Loading-appliances.-Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation of the apparatus, and Fig. 3 a crosssection. The invention relates to telescopic rammers, operated by air or liquids under pressure, such as are employed for ramming divided ammunition, and provides a valve gear which causes the cartridge to be automatically rammed (1) at a lower rate of speed, and (2) with a shorter stroke than those employed to ram the projectile. These objects are effected (1) by alternately retarding the outward motion of the rammer by a throttling-device d, which is inserted in one of the pipes E<1> leading to the rammer cylinder B, and is automatically thrown into action by the movement of the valve lever K, and (2) by limiting the outward movement of the rammer before it is fully extended, by a stop o on a sliding rod 0 which alternately travels with the rammer and operates the arm K<1> of the valve lever to stop the outward movement. The alternate movements of the throttle valve d and rod 0 are produced by two discs L, L<1>, which are geared together by wheels W, W<1>, and are provided with cam-grooves l, l<1> which engage with pins M<1>, U<1> on the slides M, U, and move these slides for alternate partial rotations of the discs. The disc L is notched on the outside to engage with a spring catch on the valve lever K, and is mounted on the spindle F which operates the main valve D. The disc L receives a step-by-step movement, of 45‹ each time, from the lever K. The outward movement of the slide M causes it to engage with the roller f on the rod f to depress the throttle valve d, and the outward movement of the slide U causes it to act through the rods V, T, R to liberate the pawls P on the rod 0, thereby connecting the rod to the rammer head Q.
Patent GB-190115688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Chimneys and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: ROSSBERG GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,688. Rossberg, G. Aug. 2. Chimneys. - Chimneys are strengthened, and the risk of breakage is minimized, by forming one end or both ends of the chimney with internal or external rims, such a s a, d. The material is provided during the blowing process, and the rims are formed when smoothing the broken-off ends of the chimney by fusing o r melting. Single chimneys are blown with bulbs f, g, which are removed along the lines m, n, and d bulbs are formed at the junction o f adjacent chimneys when several chimneys are simultaneously blown in one mould.
Patent GB-190115843-A (GB)
Title: Improved Powder Blower for Applying Insect Powder.
Inventor: MAMLOK ZYGMUND
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 15,843. Mamlok, Z. Aug. 6. Powder blowers.-The funnel-shaped container a in which insect powder is packed is fitted at the top edge into a flange consisting of spring jaws d', d<2>, of a vessel b consisting of two telescopic parts b<1>, b', which are distended by a spring. The bottom of the part b<1> consists of a sieve c, and the lid of the part b<3> has a perforation h which may be fitted with a valve or closed by the thumb so that, on pressing the part b<2>, the vessel serves as a bellows to eject the powder through the perforated end of the container a.
Patent GB-190117558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Deep Boring
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,558. Deutsche Tiefbohr Akt.-Ges., and Frieh E. Sept. 2. Deep-boring. - The beam A is attached to the connecting-rod e by a resilient appliance consisting of the pivoted links g,f and the adjustable springs h. Balance weights are not used, but the driving- end of the beam is cushioned on its up-stroke by the springs N and adjustable rod F, which is attached to blocks H sliding in brackets G on the beam.
Patent GB-190122714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs, Sofas, Couches and the like.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 22,714. Harrison, G., [Tobey Furniture Co.]. Nov. 11. Chairs, sofas, couches, lounges, &c. -The back B is pivoted on pins 7, which can be placed in holes 6 in the uprights 2. The lower part of the back has projection s, which can rest in notches 5 in the sides 4. The seat can slide in grooves in the sides 4, and can be locked in the adjusted position by spring catches. The pivots 7 can be adjusted as to their height above the seat, and the lower part of the back and the seat can be adjusted backwards or forwards.