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Patent GB-189905015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: LORENZ CARL
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 5015. Lorenz, C. March 7. Annular-chamber type.-Steam or other motive fluid acts between a rotary valve 30 and a piston 47, Fig. 4, which is fixed to a disc 36 rotating between the halves of the annular casing 1. In the position shown of the reversing-lever 21, Fig. 1, steam from the inlet 7 passes into the chest 37, and thence through the main valve to a recess 34 in the valve 30, whence it passes through a reversing-valve 11 and a pipe 13 to the inlet port 13<a> to the cylinder. The motion of the valve 30 is controiled by steam admitted to and exhausted from either side of a fixed stop 49 engaging the recess 34. An air cushion 20 is connected through a pivoted quadrant 16, gearing with a wheel on the spindle 10, with the valve 30, which may also be connected to a rod 18 engaged by a cam 19<a> whereby the valve is moved in case the steam does not act in time. The exhaust openings X, Y, Fig. 4, are controlled by valves 3<c>, 3<b>. The main valve is actuated by eccentrics, and the engine is reversed by the lever 21 connected to the various valve spindles and a reversing-link 9<b> as shown in Fig. 1. The moving parts are provided with packing as shown.
Patent GB-189910152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: STEINER LEON
Filed: 1899-05-13
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 10,152. Steiner, L. May 13. Acetylene.-Thegenerator a is removably enclosed within a fixed gas holder b, containing water and in communication, by means of holes m, with a water tank c surrounding it. The tank supports a water reservoir e, having an inlet opening k, and a valve h, operated by an externally - projecting rod g, whereby the amount of water which passes down the tube i and falls upon the carbide is regulated. The gas passes through bent cooling-tubes f, passing through water in the tank c and the reservoir e, to the holder, from which it is conveyed away by the pipe l, as required. When an excess of gas is produced, the water in the holder is forced out through the openings m into the tank c, and can escape by the safety escape pipe d.
Patent GB-189911197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tires for Carriages, Motor Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT ADAMS
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-08-30
Abstract: 11,197. Hall, R. A. May 30. Tyres, pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-The tyre is attached to the rim D by a series of bolts, rivets, or the like E, which pass through holes in the rim and corresponding holes in the overlapped edges c, c of the lining C of the outer cover. The rim has extended beaded edges d which protect the tyre.
Patent GB-189911648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Joists, Girders, or like Supports.
Inventor: POETSCH CARL
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,648. P÷tsch, C. June 5. Girders and beams. -A sheet-metal casing i, bent to a triangular shape, is strengthened by one or more inclined tension rods e, f, g, h, and filled in with cement l. The tension rods are threaded through eyes in central struts a and holes in the ends of the casings, and are stretched by end nuts. To avoid corrosion, the cement should be free from lime.
Patent GB-189913614-A (GB)
Title: Electro-magnetic Compensating Devices for Power Steering Mechanism.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JOHN DUNLAP
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 13,614. Williamson, J. D. June 30. Steering-gear.-Relates to steering-mechanism in which the movement of the handing-wheel is communicated to the rudder or the steering-engine by means of a liquid, and consists of electromagnetic appliances which automatically ensure that the midship position of the wheel shall coincide with that of the rudder. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement diagrammatically, and Fig. 3 shows certain details. The handing-wheel communicates movement, through the gear shown, to a shaft 8 carrying a pinion 14 gearing with a wheel 11 on a parallel shaft 10. On this shaft is a pinion 13 gearing with a wheel 16, with which rotates a pinion 17 in gear with a rack 18. This rack is connected to a piston moving in a cylinder 20 in communication, through pipes 21 and 22, with a second cylinder 23, the piston of which, through a bell crank 25 and rod 26, controls the position of the rudder. The ends of the cylinder 20 are connected through pipes 27 and 28 provided with valves 30 which are controlled by the electromagnetic appliances constituting the invention. The shaft 10 referred to above carries a pinion 12 gearing with a wheel 15 having bolted to it, but insulated from it, rings 36, 38 provided with enlarged, oppositely-placed, semicircular portions 37 and 39 as shown diagrammatically in Fig. 5. In permanent contact with these rings are contactpieces 40, 41 connected by a wire w with an electromagnet which, when the rudder is amidships, is in circuit as shown in Fig. 2 with a battery X. The other pole of this battery is connected to the terminals 42, 43, which make contact with the enlargements 37, 39 of the rings 36 and 38. If, when the rudder is amidships, the handing-wheel is not, any movement of the latter, through one or other of the contacts 42, 43, completes the circuit through the magnet which opens the valves 30 by means of the lever 46 and allows fluid to pass from one end of the cylinder to the other until the piston is in mid-stroke. To ensure good contact between the rings and their terminals, and to prevent contact being made at one time through both pairs, the wheel 15 may be given endwise movement when first started. This is effected by means of cam-faced collars 55, 56 on the shaft 8, Fig. 3, engaging a sleeve 57 to which are secured collars between which the wheel rotates. One of the collars is grasped by a brake strap which prevents movement of the sleeve 57 when the shaft 8 first rotates and ensures the desired endwise movement.
Patent GB-189917966-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Artificial Granite and Process for the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1900-09-05
Abstract: 17,966. Haddan, R., [Soc. Berthe & Cie.]. Sept. 5. Stone, artificial.-An artificial granite is prepared by mixing in varie 1 proportions, according to the use and colour required, some or all of the following materials :-flints, quartz, glass, cork, sand, waste glass and flint produced in the process and reduced to dust, and grey or white cements. To give a surface which will take a good polish, the glass and flint used must be of the same hardness. Articles are built up of the mixture by hand, while temporarily supported at different points by suitable frames. Domestic baths, for example, may be constructed by applying the composition to an iron frame. When glass is used in the composition, the articles are submitted to an acid bath. The artificial stone is manufactured throughout completely in a cold state, and is allowed to dry and set for a few days, and is afterwards polished. The artificial stone may be used, among other purposes, for wall linings, paving, baths, bricks, tiles, columns, balusters, statuary, and fountains.
Patent GB-189921537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steelyards for Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 21,537. Hipkins, W. E. Oct. 28. Steelyard apparatus compound-lever apparatus. -A steelyard which can also be used with platform machines or weigh-bridges is shown in Fig. 1. The poise b carries an auxiliary nib e engaging with a notched bar g, which is fixed to the steelyard d. The notches on the auxiliary bar are deeper than those on the steelyard, so that the nib a is prevented from damaging the steelyard by the auxiliary nib striking the bar, unless both nibs are ready to engage in their respective notches, in which case no injury is done to the steelyard. The bar may be arranged with the notches uppermost.
Patent GB-189924885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woven Rugs, Table Covers, Curtains, and the like.
Inventor: HARDWICK HARRY
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 24,885. Hardwick, H. Dec. 14. Table covers, curtains, &c.-In making articles of this kind with a comparatively simple centre-piece and a more elaborate border, the centre-piece is woven in one piece or in strips 4<a> separate from the border strips 3<a>, 6<a>, which are attached to it by seams parallel throughout to the edges of the article. The corner pieces 7 may be formed with either the longitudinal or transverse strips, or they may be woven separately. The pattern-forming threads in the longitudinal strips are at right-angles to those in the transverse strips. A short heading may be formed at the warp ends of the strips to facilitate attachment to the selvages of adjacent strips.
Patent GB-189925687-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for Heating or Cooling Liquids.
Inventor: SEILER HUBERT
Filed: 1899-12-29
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,687. Seiler, H. Dec. 29. Feedwater, heating.-An apparatus specially applicable as a feedwaterheater is shown in vertical and horizontal sections in Figs.1 and 3. The water to be heated enters by the pipe s, flows through the canals a, passes through the short pipe l to the canals b, and leaves by the pipe m. The heating-medium or steam enters the chambers c and d by the pipe n, passes to the chambers e, f, and g, and finally to the outlet r.
Patent GB-190000121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Signal Transmitting Devices.
Inventor: STOVER JOSEPH WOODMAN
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 121. Stover, J. W., and Dawson, L. Jan. 2. Signals, electric.-Relates to multiple-signal transmitters, especially adapted for police signal systems. The box-number signal is transmitted by the wheel b, which is driven by a clockwork train, and the special signals are transmitted by the wheel c, which is set to the required signal by the pointer c<2>, and is returned to the normal position, to transmit the signal, by the toothed gearing f<1>, f. The clockwork spring is wound up by a winding-arm or pull, so as to cause the wheel b to make one complete revolution at each operation. All the signals are transmitted by the circuit breaker da, d in the main circuit 2, 3, the arms d<6>, d<7> of the breaker being engaged, respectively, by the wheels c, b. The circuit-breaker d', d is normally short-circuited through the shunt contacts n, n', which, for special calls, are opened on the starting of the box-wheel, and for all other calls are opened after a predetermined time. The contacts n, n' are normally held in contact by the projection g<1> on the insulating-block g, the contact n bearing on the insulating-prop h, which is moved with the pointer c<2>. In the position shown, the movement of the wheel b immediately releases the contact n<1> and opens the short circuit ; but, when the wheel c is set for a special call, the contact n is released by the prop h, and remains in contact with n, until the train has run a predetermined length of time. In the former case, the long tooth b<2> causes a long break or change in the normal condition of the circuit, during which an alarm is sounded at the receiving-station, but in the latter case the tooth b<2> is inoperative, owing to the short circuit remaining closed, and the alarm is not sounded.
Patent GB-190002525-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Mechanism for Casting and Finishing Stereotype Plates.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1900-02-08
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 2525. Marks, G. C., [Wood, H. A. W.]. Feb. 8. Making printing - surfaces. In a single machine, a halfcylindrical stereotype plate is cast with internal ribs, and passed between two circular saws S, which cut off its edges, and two rotary cutters, which make guidegrooves in it, while it passes over an internal support 233 ; it is then passed into an arch U, and clamped by its straight edges, while a rotating knife and roller trim and smooth the in ternal ribs, and cutters trim the end bevels; finally, the finished plate is delivered on a support H. The machine is based on those described in Specification No. 18,742, A.D. 1897. A sliding - conveyer 256, operated by an adjustable spring-held connection with a horizontal rack situated over a newly cast plate, moves the plate forward over the fixed cylindrical support 233, and between four guide-wheels; its straight edges are trimmed in this movement, and grooves made in them to receive the guide-wheels. Flywheels are provided on the cutter shafts. The cutters are cased in, and a channel 251 provided to convey chips out of the machine ; stationary brushes or the like over the plate prevent chip; from passing back to the casting-mechanism. The plate passes inside the fixed arch U, against an end stop, which is adjustable by a transverse wedge movable by a screw, and which is lifted clear after the plate has been clamped in the arch. In passing into the arch, one straight edge of the plate slides on a fixed guide, and the other on a spring supported guide, near which a clamping-plate is raised by strong springs, when permitted by a lever and edge-cam. The arch is cooled by circulating water, to keep its shape accurately, and the inside and ends of the plate are then trimmed by cutters on a rotary shaft concentric with the arch. These cutters are cleaned by a stationary brush after passing the plate. After the cutters have acted, a second rack moves into the arch, and the plate is then released and lowered in front of a projection 301 on this rack, which then delivers the plate on the support H. The whole machine is driven by a transverse shaft 317, provided with fast and loose pulleys, a flywheel, a brake 310, and bevel and belt gearing to the cutters S, and a worm driving a wheel on a longitudinal shaft 320. This is spur-geared to drive a cam shaft 162 at its own speed, and another cam shaft 74 at quarter speed, the latter making one turn in each complete operation of the various mechanisms. The two rack-bars for conveying the plates are geared to racks 342, 350, operated directly by rotating cranks, geared to the shaft 74.
Patent GB-190004900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Game of Bowls
Inventor: OAKES PETER
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-03-15
Abstract: 4900. Oakes, P. March 15. Games imitating bowls; bowling - apparatus.-Relates to an artificial green and other appliances for use in playing or practising the game of bowls and similar games. Fig. 2 shows a section of the green. The raised floor A, covered with felting &c., is surrounded by a gutter or boundary. Arched wires W, standing on flat feet F and having plates G, on which the jack may be placed, are employed in playing a modified game, called the ring game of Paulie. In addition, pockets may be made in the floor A near one side of the boundary. Fig. 3 shows a ball-throwing appendage J to be secured to the player's foot by the straps K, L. Fig. 4 shows a telescopic measuring-rod for use in the game.
Patent GB-190010148-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mixing Device for Fluid and other Materials.
Inventor: BOURCART JOHAN JAKOB
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,148. Bouroart, J. J. June 1. Mixing gases; mixing liquids.-Relates to apparatus for mixing gaseous or liquid materials, which may contain solids in suspension, applicable for the explosive mixtures used in explosion motors. A current of the material is led through a chamber provided with cross-bars. The cross-bars divide up the current, and then allow it to mingle again.
Patent GB-190010570-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Recording the Music Played on Keyboard Instruments.
Inventor: LISSAUER EDUARD
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,570. Lissauer, E. June 9. Drawings to Specification. Music recorders.-Consists of means for recording the music played upon keyboard instruments. The keys, when depressed, complete electric circuits which energize electromagnets the armatures of which are provided with styles. The styles press an inking-ribbon against a paper strip, which moves uniformly over suitable rollers and is thus impressed in the marks corresponding to the notes played. The record thus obtained can be transscribed by means of a scale.
Patent GB-190011460-A (GB)
Title: Improved Box for Holding Live Insects or Maggots for Fishing Purposes.
Inventor: ALLCOCK SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,460. Allcock, S., [trading as Allcock & Co., S.]. June 25. Bait cans. -To enable maggots and insects to be shaken out one at a time from the box A, the upper edge is cut away at B to register with h a similar opening D in the lid C.
Patent GB-190012006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallurgical Furnaces.
Inventor: KERR EDWARD
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 12,006. Kerr, E. July 3. Metallurgical furnaces.-Relates to furnaces with a melting-chamber above and a " crucible " below, into which the molten metal passes, such furnaces being especially applicable for use in the manufacture of steel. Fig. 1 shows, in section, a regenerative gas furnace, 1 being the melting- chamber and 3 the crucible. Gas from one or other of the regenerators may be admitted on either side to the melting-chamber or the crucible, air being admitted by openings 16, 16. The products of combustion in the melting-chamber may pass away directly to the regenerators, or they mav first pass down the throat 4 into the crucible 3. Fig. 3 shows, in transverse section, a modified construction of furnace heated by an ordinary fire 14. In this case the crucible is arranged on one side of the axis of the melting-chamber. The furnace gases pass down into the crucible, and escape to the chimney through openings at either side, one of which is shown at 11.
Patent GB-190012092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring Gas, Water, or other Fluids, applicable also as a Motor
Inventor: TATHAM EDWIN
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1901-10-04
Abstract: 12,092. Tatham, E. July 4. Meters.-In Fig. 1, a meter for gas is shown in which there is a casing A containing a bellows B to which a rod B<1> is attached, and a chamber C containing a valve C<1>, inlet and outlet passages a', d, and ports b, b<1> communicating respectively with the interior of the bellows and with the space outside the bellows. The valve is operated by a lever E, pivoted at E<1>, and acted upon by adjustable projections c, c<1> on the rod B<1>. At the upper end of the lever is fixed a chamber F carrying a rolling weight, such as mercury. The gas to be measured enters through a<1>, and, when the valve is in the position shown, passes by the tube b to the bellows. When the bellows is sufficiently expanded, the projection c engages the lever E, and carries it beyond the vertical. The rolling weight then causes the lever to move suddenly, and thereby shift the valve to the position shown in dotted lines. Gas now passes to the space outside the bellows, the gas within the bellows being forced out through the outlet d. When the bellows is again collapsed, the projection c' engages the lever E, whereby the valve is again reversed, and the first state of things recurs. The gas surrounding the bellows passes back through the communicating- tube to the chamber C, and thence to the outlet d. The rod B<1> may pass through a stuffing-box g, and may have power applied to it so as to compress the gas. In this case, a non-return valve is used at the inlet a' and outlet d. This valve consists of a tubular cap having a leather top which rests on the open end of the passage, the tubular portion of the cap having perforations or ports, which rise above the top edge of the tube to allow the gas to pass.
Patent GB-190013044-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electric Railways in which Transformers are Carried on the Train.
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 13,044. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. July 19. Electric railways. - When transformers are carried on the train, working current is supplied to the motors, or to some of them, from the said transformers alone when the train is running on the level track, and from stationary generators alone, or from stationary generators and the transformers together, when the train is starting or running on an incline. Fig. 1 shows a starting-place with a generatorp and working conductor r supplying current required for starting through the collectors i, f to the several motors, which may be coupled to a common lead h on the train and also a second generator supplying a second working conductor q, from which the trolley g can collect current for a motor-generator b on the front vehicle.
Patent GB-190017814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Trunks.
Inventor: SCHEINWECHSLER BENNO
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 17,814. Scheinwechsler, B. Oct. 8. Trunks.-The trunk is in two parts a, e sliding one within the other, so that its capacity may be regulated according to requirements. One of the parts is provided with projecting ribs b, and the other with corresponding grooves f, and the parts are secured together by winged screws, which pass through the inner sliding portion e, and may be caused to engage with one or other of several apertures in the ribs b. The trunk is provided with a lid g, lock, and other accessories.
Patent GB-190100001-A (GB)
Inventor: BAKER DICKERSON GREGORY
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 1. Baker, D. G. Jan. 1. Reeling cords etc.; tension apparatus.-Means are provided for automatically reducing the tension on the moving thread, cord, &c. as the cop or spool increases in diameter. The cord passes over a grooved pulley C and between a p a i r of tension discs 10, 11, pressed together by a spring 8, the tension of which is automatically reduced as the winding proceeds. The spring 8 bears at one end against a nut 3 on the shaft 2, which carries a spur-wheel 4 and a cam surface 6, while a second cam surface 7 is formed on the bearing 1. As the winding proceeds, the pulley C drives through worm gearing &c. a ratchet-wheel K carrying a fixed or adjustable cam, which, by means of a system of levers &c. and a toothed segment, slowly rotates the pinion 4 and allows the shaft 2 to slide longitudinally and reduce the tension of the spring 8. The retaining- pawl L of the wheel K carries at its weighted end a knife M, and, when the pawl comes opposite a deep notch in the wheel K, the knife falls and severs the cord. The face of the wheel K may be graduated, and its axle may carry a spiral spring, whereby, when the pawls L are released after the severance of the cord, the wheel is automatically returned to its starting position, determined by adjustable stops.
Patent GB-190104429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Storage Batteries or Accumulators.
Inventor: CHAPLET FREDERIC MARIE
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 4429. Chaplet, F. M. March 1 Asbestos fabrics.-A fabric for use in galvanic batteries is made by weaving together threads of asbestos and threads of lead.