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Patent GB-189815652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Charging Liquids with Gases.
Inventor: DURAFORT VICTOR ERNEST JULES
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 15,652. Durafort, V. E. J. July 16. Stoppers.-Relates to means for charging liquids with gases, and especially applicable to the charging of water in bottles, gasogenes, or siphons with carbonic acid. The apparatus consists of a reservoir 1 of steel or the like, having screwed on its upper end a removable cap 2 for allowing the introduction of a steel capsule 3 provided with a valve 4 and containing the compressed or liquefied gas. This capsule is placed in a carrier 5, and the valve 4 is opened by screwing down a rod 6 so that the gas passes through the perforations 5* into the container 1, whence it passes through a pressure-regulating valve to the bottle &c. In the valve shown in Fig. 1, the gas passes by passages 9 and 10 to an inner chamber 11, where it exerts pressure on a diaphragm 12, whereby, through a piston 13, pressure is exerted on a diaphragm 14, and, when this pressure is sufficiently great to counteract the strength of the spring 15, it causes the valve 16 to close the passage 9. The gas passes away from the chamber 11 through passages which can be blocked by a screw plug 18 and are provided with a safety-valve 19, and then passes through a strong tube 20 to a cap 28 fitted on to a special stopper 21, which may be provided with the usual siphon attachments. The gas flows into the bottle by forcing back the valve 22 against the action of the spring 23, until the increased pressure in the bottle closes the valve 22. The bottle, if not a siphon, is held upside down while its contents are being aerated.
Patent GB-189822826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene.
Inventor: BAILEY JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,826. Bailey, J. W., and Clapham, J., [trading as Bailey & Clapham]. Oct. 31. Acetylene. - There are two improvements. (1) In apparatus in which the gas is washed by water contained in the vessel a supplying the generator with water, this vessel is divided, by a partition b reaching from the top nearly to the bottom, into two compartments, into the smaller a<2> of which near the top opens the pipe c leading from the water tank d, while the gas from the generator e enters the larger compartment a' by a tube f, the open end f<1> of which is near the bottom, but slightly above the lower end of the partition. The gas passes off by a tube g leading from the top of the compartment a<1> to the holder h. (2) The carbide is contained in a number of small vessels 1, 2, 3, &c. arranged at different levels in the generating-chamber k, so as to be operated upon in succession as the water, which enters by the tube m, rises. The gas leaves the generator by the tube o. Each vessel has a lid x which is hollow so as to rise and float when placed in water, the movement of the lid being, however, limited, say by a chain inside.
Patent GB-189826389-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Railway Station Signal-locking.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 26,389. Feeny, V. I., [Allgemeine-Elektricitõts- Gesellschaft]. Dec. 13. Controlling and locking signals ; interlocking.- Relates to means for controlling from a railway station the operation of the signals from the signal cabin. The apparatus for effecting intercommunication between the station and cabin may be of the kind described in Specification No. 11,413, A.D. 1897, in which the spindle d of the receiver is rotated synchronously with the movement of the transmitter lever, by the variations in the magnetic field of the three coils M<1>, M<2>, &c. produced by the movement of the transmitter lever over a closed coil connected to the coils M' &c., or any other suitable form of apparatus may be employed. The spindle d carries a disc s formed with a hole L corresponding to the position of the transmitter lever, a portion of the disc at this point being white and the remainder of the disc red. Above this disc are mounted the unlocking-plungers T', T<2>. The bars F<1>, F<2>, connected to the different signals, are normally locked by the drop-rods S', connected to the T-levers H<3>, K<3>. These levers are normally locked by the ring R, which is rotated in conjunction with the reply transmitter G<2> of the communicating-apparatus. To release a signal, say that connected to F<1>, the spindle d is rotated from the transmitter until the hole L comes under the plunger T<1>, showing a white disc through the aperture f<1>, and red through the aperture f<2>, then the reply transmitter G<2> is rotated into the corresponding position, so bringing a notch in the ring R opposite to the lever H<3>, and, finally, the plunger T<1> is depressed to rock the lever H<3> and release the bar F<1>. The movement of the bar backlocks the lever H<3> and the ring R. When the train has passed, the bar F<1> is returned, and locked by the rod S<1>, after which the communicating- apparatus is returned to its normal position.
Patent GB-189827599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-hydraulic Brakes for Railway Vehicles and other purposes.
Inventor: DUREY CAMILLE
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 27,599. Durey, C. Dec. 31. Brakes.-Relates to improvements in the electro - hydraulic brakes described in Specification No. 27,122, A.D. 1896. The accumulator is automatically re-charged after the brakes have been applied by the means shown in Figs. 1, 1<e>, and 1<f>. The pump is actuated by a bell crank D, D', the arm D of which is looped at the end as shown in Fig. 1<f>, and carries a roller or disc C held in a central position by springs. This roller or disc engages with a spiral cam A on an axle of the vehicle. When the accumulator is full, a stop R, actuated by the piston-rod 0, engages a finger H on the bell crank and holds it out of engagement with the cam. At the same time, the cupleather N<1> uncovers a passage t so that the reservoir M and accumulator communicate. In a modified arrangement, the pump is continuously operated by an eccentric, and the charging of the accumulator is stopped by lifting the suction valve of the pump. This is effected by the piston N depressing a lever within the reservoir M which rocks a second lever acting on the valve. The plunger of the brake cylinder is made in two parts K and K', Fig. 3, united by a spring, so that the part K can move independently of the other, which is connected to the rigging. The forward end M' of the cylinder communicates through a passage m<1> with a pipe J leading to the reservoir M, Fig. 1, while the rear end S' communicates by a passage s' with the casing of a tap X, which normally places the passage s' in communication with a pipe I leading to the accumulator. By rotating the tap X, the end S' can be put in communication with the reservoir M to render the brake inoperative. The supply of fluid from the accumulator to the brake cylinder is controlled by a valve c, Fig. 1, held on its seat by an electromagnet E. When the current through this magnet is stopped, the brakes are applied. To release the brakes, the valve c' is opened by exciting the magnet E<1> so that the contents of the chamber S' flow back through the pipe J to the reservoir. The brakes are manipulated by a switch on the engine, but are applied automatically in event of the breakage of a coupling or damage to the brake itself. Wear of the brake blocks is compensated for by a ring made in halves v, v<1> clasped on the plunger K<2>, Fig. 3, by a spring y. This ring allows the plunger under the brake pressure to move outwards through it to take up the wear of the blocks, but prevents its return.
Patent GB-189903107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 3107. Parsons, C. A. Feb. 11. Drawings to Specification. Feedwater, heating.-Relates to heaters using steam which is subsequently condensed, and consists in the use of a loaded valve, or its equivalent, between the heater and the condenser, to maintain the pressure, and consequently the temperature, of the steam in the heater. The invention is specially applicable to heaters using the exhaust of auxiliary engines on board ship. As substitutes for a loaded valve, a back-pressure valve not automatic in its action, or a regulated aperture, may be employed
Patent GB-189903176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Railway Signalling, Switching, and like Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 3176. Boult, A. J., [Continental Hall Signal Co.]. Feb. 13. Points and switches. Relates to electrical mechanism for controlling and operating railway signals and switches. Figs. 3, 4, and 5 show the mechanism for operating and locking a switch. The switch tongue, Figs. 4 and 5, is operated through the rods U<3>, Q, by the pin-and-slot connection n, Q<2> with the disc P, which is driven by the gearing train shown from the motor B<5>. The driving-pinion m of the motor is normally disengaged, but, when the motor circuit is completed, the clutch s attached to the disc p is drawn into engagement with the pinion and puts it in gear. The switch is locked in its extreme positions by the pin T, which is operated by the crank Q<3>, rod Q<1>, and pin n' from the disc P<1> on the spindle d<3>. The slot Q<2> is shaped so that the switch tongue remains stationary while the pin T is being operated to lock or unlock the switch. This mechanism is described as employed where a single track crosses a double track, the same principle being applicable to the junction or crossing of any number of roads. In the arrangement described, a switch, and home and distant signals for indicating the position of the switch, are provided for each of the four approaches to the crossing. The switches are normally open and the signals at ' danger,' the signals cannot be lowered until the corresponding switch has been closed and locked, and the switch cannot be opened until the corresponding signals have been put to 'danger,' nor as long as the section is occupied. The electric switches, by means of which the operating-circuits of the switches and signals are controlled, are also interlocked by mechanism controlled by electromagnets in local track circuits, so that the switches of conflicting tracks cannot be closed at the same time. The spindle d<4>, Fig. 5, is provided with a sector E<5>, which coacts with the contact-brushes k, l, J to make and break the controlling-circuits.
Patent GB-189906811-A (GB)
Title: Emergency Stop-valve for Steam Boilers, Fluid Pipes, and the like.
Inventor: SMITH RALPH JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 6811. Smith, R. J. March 29. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to an emergency stop valve which is allowed to close by the withdrawal of a spring-pressed bolt I, which may be connected by a chain or small wire rope to some distant point. Fig. 2 shows the bolt engaging a hole in the weight F on the actuating- lever E of a hinged valve A adapted to engage a seating J. The invention is applicable to mitre and other valves, which are actuated by a drop-lever system. The bolt may be withdrawn electrically.
Patent GB-189908878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doolies, Dandies, or Stretchers.
Inventor: AMESBURY SAMUEL CORNWALLIS
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 8878. Amesbury, S. C. April 27. Hammocks. - Relates to a hammock, litter, dandy, or doolie for military purposes. A canvas &c. cover 3 is fixed to side bars 4, 5, preferably of bamboo, and is further supported by cross-bands 7. On the ends of the cover 3 are fixed flexible strips with bevelled blocks 8, shown in section in Figs. 5 ; these blocks limit the curve of the cover, as in Fig. 6. The end of the cover is laced to rings 11 by cords the ends of which are fixed to the side bars. The rings engage hooks 10 on a bar 9, which is preferably in two parts capable of being separated and used as shown in Fig. 8. Carrying- handles 6 are fitted to the side bars. Four legs 14 may be fitted in sockets on the bars 9. The litter may be carried by two or four persons, and the whole can be readily rolled up and carried about.
Patent GB-189909543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Artificial Stones.
Inventor: REINCKE FRITZ CARL
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 9543. Reincke, F. C. May 6. Lithographic printing. -Relates to a machine for moulding facing or paving plates or tiles of artificial stone, and more particularly for the manufacture of artificial lithographic stone slabs. The table b, which supports the mould, is secured to a piston-rod e, which is caused to reciprocate by the admission of compressed air or steam through the port i from the pipe g, and its exhaust through the port h in the piston-rod. The mould consists of a plate c<1>, to which is secured the part c, which makes a water-tight fit with the compressor plate a. The materials to be moulded are placed between reticulated plates c<2>, which prevent solid particles from entering the openings j and n. The compressor plate rests on the upper reticulated plate, and the reciprocating motion of the table and its impact downwards against the rubber ring k produces a series of shocks which compress the materials and bring to the surface the air and water which they contain. The downward movement of the pistons f and p<1> produces sufficient suction to the pipes s<3>, s and chambers t to draw the air and water through the valves u, a certain proportion also issuing through the apertures j. Iron rods or other equivalents are embedded in the plastic mass to prevent warping or accidental breakage of the slabs.
Patent GB-189911275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Pulping Up Paper and Paper Materials.
Inventor: WURSTER CASIMIR
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 11,275. Wurster, C. May 30. Rag - engines and other pulping-engines.-The material is placed in a receptacle consisting of two trough-shaped vessels placed side by side and communicating with one another as shown. Each trough is fitted with an axial shaft carrying helical blades, one of the shafts being driven by a strap and pulley, and the second geared with the first so as to revolve at a different speed. The whole is provided with a cover g, which may be in two or more sections, and has internally-projecting spikes k. The material first undergoes a preliminary treatment in the apparatus with the covers open, during which string and other impurities are picked out by hand, and after which the covers are closed and the pulping completed. The apparatus may be made to work continuously by providing at one end an exit aperture m for the pulp, in which case that portion of the cover at the inlet end is kept permanently open and that at the delivery end closed.
Patent GB-189916277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Driving Fancy Rollers in Carding Engines.
Inventor: WOOD THOMAS
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 16,277. Wood, T. Aug. 10. Carding-engines.-In order that the driving-cord g may not slip upon the pulley b on the axle of the fancy roller, one or more auxiliary guidepulleys d are employed, so that the rope may be passed twice or more times round the pulley b.
Patent GB-189919031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Steering Gear for Electrically Propelled Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: KUEHLSTEIN ERNST
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 19,031. K³hlstein, E., and Vollmer, J. Sept. 21. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to controlling and steering levers for electrically-propelled vehicles, the forward or backward movement of which lever controls the driving-gear and the rotary movement of which regulates the steering-gear. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 3 shows a plan of one form of the mechanism. The tube S, fulcrumed at A, is connected to the controlling-switch F so that this switch is adjusted by forward or backward movement. The lever is held in any one of the several positions desired by the engagement of rounded notches in parts i, F, one of which is held resiliently by a spring. In the tube S is the steering-shaft B, which, in order to permit it to swing with the tube, is connected to the linkage for adjusting the steering-wheels by a swivelling link e. Modifications are shown, in which the link e and the switch F are adjusted by a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-189919830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bottles and Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: STRAUSS DAVID
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 19,830. Strauss, D. Oct. 3. Stoppers.-The bottle a, adapted to contain adhesive liquids, such as india-rubber solution for use by cyclists, is formed with an internallyscrewed neck to receive the screw stopper b, to which is affixed a brush d, for use in applying the contents. The stopper is provided with a fluted or roughened handle e, to facilitate its insertion and removal.
Patent GB-189923643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches for Free Wheel Cycles.
Inventor: LITTLE WILLIAM GODSON
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,643. Little, W. G. Nov. 27. Clutches for bicycle &c. free-wheel driving- mechanism or brakes. The invention is shown applied to the hub. The chain-wheel b is formed with a smooth inner surface 2, and works on a flanged boss 1 fixed to the hub. The clutch pieces 3 are of the form shown in Fig. 3, and are kept in place by spring distance-pieces. The clutch is enclosed by covering-plate. In a modification, the distance-pieces are divided, the springs being arranged between the parts. Fig. 5 shows a similar arrangement, in which the distance-pieces are dispensed with, the clutch pieces being lengthened so as to come in contact. Plugs forced outwards by springs are let into the clutch pieces to maintain them in operative position.
Patent GB-189925616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nailing and Riveting Machines.
Inventor: SOUTHCOTT JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,616. Southcott, J. H., and Br³ggemann, J. H. T. Dec. 28. Nailing and riveting.-Relates to mechanism for feeding nails, rivets, or tacks in boot and shoe nailing or riveting machines, enabling these machines to be run at a higher speed than those where the nails &c. fall by gravity. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the mechanism, and Fig. 5 shows a sectional elevation of part of it. The nails &c. pass from the shoot B to the slot A' in the head A, and are forced along this slot to a position beneath the driver C by the inclined-plane E<5>, the point E<6> of which separates the first nail from the one behind it. The inclined plane E<5> forms one side of an inclined slot made in the distributer E, which is connected to the driving-mechanism and slides transversely in suitable ways and upon a stud in the head A. The piece E is recessed at E<4> for the bodies of the nails, and at the back E<8> for a slotted shutter F which closes the back of the slot E<5> as the piece E returns. The shutter is shorter than the slot E<8>, the ends E<9>, E<10> of which serve to oscillate it. The awl channel D<1> is made in a piece D, adjustable by a set-screw D<2>.
Patent GB-190006744-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Drum for Cables, Ropes, Hose, and the like.
Inventor: ZAPF GEORG
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 6744. Zapf, G. April 10. Hose-reels.-Drums for hose &c. are formed of two end plates b having central raised portions c on their inner surfaces. Sheets d, e of corrugated metal are laid round between the end plates, which are held together by bolts f. The drum may be taken to pieces and the metal plates rolled or stretched out flat for packing.
Patent GB-190015052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Fuel Furnaces and Muffle Ovens.
Inventor: EUNSON MARY
Filed: 1900-08-23
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,052. Eunson, M. Aug. 23. Muffle furnaces; liquid -fuel fittings.- Relates to muffles or ovens, heated by liquid fuel, for firing porcelain, burning-in coloure, and other purposes. The burner is in the form of an open fan with openings through it for the supply of air. It is placed, as shown at 13, Fig. 2, in a recess in a block 11, and the flame and hot gases pass round the muffle 6 to the outlet. An arrangement of tortuous flues is mentioned in the Provisional Specification. Fig. 10 shows, in plan, an enlarged view of the form of burner shown in Fig. 2. It has a number of air openings 34 and dividing-partitions 35. It is mounted on wheels so as to be run in and out of position. Fig. 6 shows, in plan, another form, with a central air opening 29 and a series of dividing-partitions 26 and 27 ; oil is supplied by four pipes from a reservoir 31. Figs. 7 and 13 show modified forms, without dividing-partitions.
Patent GB-190017685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Printing upon Tiles, Glass, Metal Plates, and other Rigid Surfaces.
Inventor: GAINES WALTER
Filed: 1900-10-05
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,685. Gaines, W. Oct. 5. Printing on tiles, glass, metal plates, and other rigid surfaces. Relates to a transfer printing - arrangement applicable to lithographic, collotype, or letterpress printing- machines. Fig. 1 shows a a collotype machine, of which B is the bed, reciprocating on rollers C, and carrying a printing- surface P. D is the cylinder operated by racks B<2> on the bed, and B' the inking- rollers, all of usual form. On the cylinder B is fixed a transfer sheet L, of rubber, which takes the impression from the printing-surface P, and transfers it to the tile &c. N, which is placed in a secondary carriage I reciprocating in inclined guides J. On the carriage I are racks O engaging with segmental wheels K on the cylinder, and with gears R. The upper parts of the guides J are hinged as at S, so that they and the carriage I therein may be swung over by a rack W into the position shown in dotted lines at 1, for removal and insertion of a tile N. When in the upper pivoted part of the guides J, the carriage I is engaged and held by pins Q. The hinged parts of the guides may be duplicated, so that two carriages may be employed to print alternately. The second hinged guide may be pivoted so as to swing as shown by the line 2. The racks W, W<1> on slide-rods V, V<1> operated by levers U, U<1> and cams on the shaft H<1> operate the guides and carriages alternately. The tiles may be delivered from the carriage when in the position shown at 1 by hooked levers Y, pivoted on the slide 5, reciprocated intermittently by a lever 4 and cam. The levers Y have also a rising and falling movement, imparted to them by a rod 8, lever 7, and cam, so that they remove the tile from the carriage and place it on an endless delivery band 12.
Patent GB-190103313-A (GB)
Title: Purifying Beverages and Liquids by Means of Manganates under Influence of the Electric Current.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3313. Thompson, W. P., [Soc. Mangano Electrique pour la Purification des Eaux et des Boissons]. Feb. 15. Liquids, sterilizing.-Water and other liquids are puritied and sterilized by suspending m them insoluble manganates, preferably manganate of lime, and then subjecting them to the action of an electric current. Proportions of manganate and strength of current are specified.
Patent GB-190103703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Rolling Stock
Inventor: COLLINS THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3703. Collins, T. H., Playfair, F. H. G., and Playfair, A. W. Feb. 20. Couplings, automatic.-Each vehicle has a pivoted hook c, and a slotted bar f with a rounded front f<3>. On bringing two vehicles together, the hooks c ride over the fronts f<3>, and automatically engage the slots f<2> of the bars f. Uncoupling is effected by lifting a weight l<1> by means of a chain or pivoted lever, not shown. Each weight l<1> is fitted to an arm l carried by the cross-shaft i, which is connected to the depending portion c<1> of the hook c by the links shown.