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Patent GB-189821967-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or connected with Moorings for Buoys.
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-10-18
Abstract: 21,967. Clark, A. M., [Hutchins, C. A.]. Oct. 18. Buoys.-In order to prevent the cable from dragging and fouling at the bottom of the sea, and to facilitate the recovery of a sunken buoy, a submerged buoy 1 is interposed in the middle of the cable 3. This buoy is made with conicil ends, and is provided with an outwardly - flaring conical resistance plate 4, which reduces the strain on the anchor or mooring 6.
Patent GB-189827630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Operation of Pumps.
Inventor: KIELEY TIMOTHY JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 27,630. Lake, H. H., [Kieley, T. J., and Mueller, F. T.]. Dec. 31. Governing or controlling pumps.- Water of condensation f r o m steam pipes is collected in a tank A from which it is pumped to the boiler or elsewhere by a steam pump. The supply of steam to the pump is controlled by a valve F connected by the levers K, I and link J to a float in the tank A, so that the starting and stopping of the pump are controlled by the amount of water in the tank.
Patent GB-189900100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coating Metals in General with other Metals.
Inventor: THURSTON SAMUEL HEMAN
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 100. Thurston, S. H. Jan. 3. Coating.-Relates to a process for coating metals with another metal, especially iron and steel with an amorphous, adherent, coherent, permanent copper film, the metals being practically united together by dry or cold welding. The iron or steel is first very carefully cleaned, so that no acid, alkali, oxide, grease, or moisture remains on it, and afterwards the coating-metal is put on by impinging one metal against the other, first by repeated light blows until an initial pellicle is formed, and subsequently by harder blows until a coating of the required thickness is formed.
Patent GB-189901426-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Candying or Crystallising Fruit and Confectionery and similar purposes.
Inventor: HOFFMAN JACOB
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 1426. Hoffmann, J., and Walter, M. Jan. 20. Confectionery or sweetmeats. - Relates to means for draining solution from crystallized confectionery &c. The vessels containing the solution &c. are placed on a series of frames or supports g pivoted on bars f resting in the cross-bars c of a framework a. The pivots f are connected by the lever e to a vertical rod i which is operated by a lever k (or other mechanism), to tilt the frames into the position shown when desired. The crystallizing - vessels have suitable draw-off cocks or the like for draining purposes, the solution being delivered on to spouts h carried by the frames.
Patent GB-189907537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Packing of Cocks, Valves, Piston-rod Glands, and the like.
Inventor: BAYLIFF WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 7537. Bayliff, W., Bayliff, T. D., and Draper, B. April 11. Stuffing - boxes.- Relates to packing for cocks, valves, piston-rod glands, and the like. Pairs of bevelled rings b, c, Fig. 5 (which shows the application of the invention to a pistonrod), are employed in conjunction with s o f t packing a. The soft packing may b e pressed inwards only, as shown, or may be disposed so as to be pressed outwards against the stuffing - box a s well. In combination with s u c h packing or with other packing, a V-shaped ridge fitting into a groove may be formed on the lower ring and neck-bush respectively. Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a plug cock. In this case the V-shaped ridge is formed at the end of a collar c fitting over the neck of the plug.
Patent GB-189908300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drawing off Fixed Quantities of Liquids.
Inventor: TURNBULL WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 8300. Turnbull, W. April 20. Measured quantities, delivering.- The apparatus is more especially for use as a waterwaste preventer for closets, but it is also applicable for drawing beer and other liquids in fixed quantities. A rod 4, with weight 6, can move in a tube 5 carrying a piston 2 which works in an adjustable cylinder 1 suspended in the outer casing of the apparatus by a screw. A valve 3 is free to slide on the tube. The socket 21 is connected to the supply and the socket 32 to the discharge pipe, and when the valve 3 is open water can flow freely through annular passages, the part 35 being merely a guidebridge. There are also vents 24, 30, regulated by split s c r e w s, through which water can pass and escape down the tube 5, the end of which is scalloped, or in certain positions into the space between the valve and piston. To draw off a measured quantity, the handle 12 is pulled, forcing upwards the weighted rod 4 by the crank 8 and, after a slight movement, the pistonrod 5 and piston 2 also. The valve 3 follows by suction. If the handle is held, the valve returns slowly, sliding on the tube 5, and shuts off supply. If the handle is released, all the parts return, and the same result is obtained.
Patent GB-189908780-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Extraction of the Protoplasm from Yeast.
Inventor: MEULEMEESTER EMILE DE
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 8780. Meulemeester, E. de. Oct. 15, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Food preparations.-Relates to a process for extracting the protoplasm from yeast cells so that the albuminoids, minerals, &c. which it contains may be utilized. This is effected by the addition of gum arabic to compressed yeast. The mixture is then allowed to liquefy and ferment, and the operation is completed by heating the mixture for some hours at a temperature of from 70‹ to 95‹ C.
Patent GB-189911060-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: FRAM MARY EMMA
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,060. Fram, M. E. May 27. Saucepans and cooking-kettles.-The pan a is provided with a bail handle b, by which it can be suspended. The steamer c has a perforated bottom d, fits on a, and is fitted with a suitable handle f. The lid e is fitted with hooks g, from which a tray or vessel h may be suspended. This tray may also have suspension hooks j for a tray k. The bottom d of the steamer is also provided with hooks l from which a support n may be hung. Instead of the vessels h &c., a frame carrying a number of hooks may be hung from the lid. On these hooks may be hung bags or other containers for articles to be cooked.
Patent GB-189911131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flower Stands or Epergnes.
Inventor: STORRIE DAVID
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 11,131. Storrie, D. May 29. Flower holders or supports. - Consists of a series of glass tubes 10, loosely held in loops on the ends of copper wires 11, fixed to the spherical head 12 of a tripod 13. The tubes may be adj u s t e d in position by bending the wires. The tripod stand may be replaced by a bracket, board, or other suitable support.
Patent GB-189911559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescope Objectives.
Inventor: GOERZ CARL PAUL
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,559. Goerz, C. P. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Telescopes.-In order to obtain sharpness of definition at the edges of the field, the objective is formed of two cemented lenses, the negative lens being of ordinary flint glass and the positive lens a crown glass lens of high refractive and low dispersive power.
Patent GB-189912444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances or Boxes for Packing Fruit, Flowers, and the like for Safe Transit.
Inventor: GALLIENNE DANIEL
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 12,444. Gallienne, D. June 15. Fastenings for packing-cases for fruit, flowers, and the like. A number of separate boxes B, C, D, E are adapted to be interlocked together, by means of a projection Z, Fig. 4, on the tip of one box engaging in grooves in pieces I depending from the box immediately above. The boxes are secured together by slotted bars P in the front and back which engage in hoods of strips M secured to the bottom of the lowest box, and which pass at the top over staples T on the sliding lid F. A rod G having a shoulder, Fig. 5, and a spring H is passed through the staples to fasten the bars P. To secure the boxes further, the rods are passed through staples on the inside of them, and are held down by the lid. Pivoted hooked bars 0 on the lid serve to engage with the vertical bars P, and are secured in place by springs R. The boxes have ventilating-openings covered by netting to exclude insects.
Patent GB-189915816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electromagnetic Rail Brakes.
Inventor: WILDE ADOLF
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-08-02
Abstract: 15,816. Wilde, A. Aug. 2. B r a k e s, electromagnetic. The Figure shows a diagrammatic longitudinal elevation of a car frame fitted with main and auxiliary multipolar electromagnetic rail brakes. The outer pole shoes c<1> are suspended by links d from the guided sliding bolts e, which are supported by weighted rock levers g arranged between stops i. These levers are in the case of the main brakes fitted longitudinally and have a sliding connection at g<2>, but for the auxiliary brakes are arranged transversely and pivoted to lugs l formed on the bars k which connect the sliding bolts e.
Patent GB-189919191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binders for Papers and Documents.
Inventor: DADE HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 19,191. Dade, R. E. Sept. 23. Locks, key.-Relates to expansible binders for papers and documents. Fig. 1 shows a plan of one form of the invention, with parts broken away, and Fig. 2 a central transverse section. The sheets are filed upon posts 4, 5, 6, 7, secured to the strips 1, 2, which are hinged to the covers 8, 9, and carry toothed arms 10, 11 engaging the toothed wheel 12 supported on the piece 13. Beneath the piece 13 is a telescopic casing consisting of U-shaped pieces 14, 15 fixed to the strip 1, enclosed in pieces 16, 17 fixed to the strip 2. The toothed arm 18, fixed to the strip 1, is engaged by the locking-dog 19 pivoted on the piece 13, and pressed by a spring, to lock the strips together except when disengaged by means of a key introduced through the keyhole 20. The hook 24 on the arm 18 serves to throw the dog 19 into locking position to limit the separation of the strips. The removable post 25 comprises telescoping tubes 26, 27, normally extended by the spring 28, and passes through the strip 1 into connection with the strip 2 ; it is connected by the plate 30 with a toothed arm which is engaged by the locking-dog 31, pressed into locking position by the spring 32, and released by the key at the same time as the dog 19. Five modifications are described. (1) The post 25 is dispensed with, and the posts 5, 7 are each provided with telescoping members secured to the upper strip. (2) The back consists of a flat strip to which two curved blocks are detachably connected, and the operating-mechanism is slightly modified. (3) Complete detachment of the strips is prevented by a pin which runs in a slot in the toothed wheel and is secured to the-back. (4) The toothed wheel and racks are replaced by a pivoted arm or wheel connected with uprights attached to the strips. (5) Sliding plates connected by means of pins and slots are secured to the strips which carry racks engaging a toothed wheel which may be locked by tightening or loosening it upon its pivot.
Patent GB-189921870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning Bottles, Flasks, and the like.
Inventor: BLONAY HENRY WILLIAM DE
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,870. Blonay, H. W. de. Nov. 1. Bottle and like cleaning brushes.-The stem of the brush described in Specification No. 7962, A.D. 1899, has a screwed extension piece Q, so that the brush may be used effectively to clean bottles or flasks of varying size. Holes are formed at V and V<1> for rods to facilitate unscrewing.
Patent GB-189922227-A (GB)
Title: Improved Marine Torch.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 22,227. Boult, A. J., [Watson, J. A.]. Nov. 7. Signals, marine.- Relates to torches for marine purposes. The invention is described and illustrated in connection with an acetylene generator, but compressed or liquefied gas may be used instead of acetylene. The wire frame 5 containing the calcium carbide 2 is located between the air or buoyancy chamber 3 and the drip and refuse chamber 4. The burners 11 are protected by a flange 19, and the ignition is facilitated by the arrangement o f a shorter burner 11<a> in proximity to the outlet 14 of the calcium phosphide or equivalent igniter A. The various openings 8, 21, 14 are hermetically sealed by bands, caps, or other covers, which can be readily removed when the torch is required for use. The construction may be modified in detail.
Patent GB-189922582-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Race Game Devices, applicable in Parts as a Toy.
Inventor: HAIGH WILLIAM CHANCELOR
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-11-13
Abstract: 22,582. Heigh, W. C. Nov. 13. Race games.-The game is described as combined with coin-freed mechanism, but may be constructed for use as a game without such mechanism. Two figures 4 move along a slotted board 1, each figure being connected by a rod 3 with a wheeled &c. carriage 6 running on a board 8. A rod 10 carried on links 11 is mounted above each carriage, and can be moved downwards by pressing on a spring push 12 connected thereto. Each descent of the rod presses on a knife-edge 14 so as to tilt the carriage, causing a brake piece 9 to engage the board and thus giving a small forward movement to the carriage and figure. The carriages are returned to the starting end by a lazy-tongs arrangement 19 operated by a handle 21 projecting through the casing. When fitted with coin-freed apparatus, weighted levers 24, 24<a> are arranged to prevent the pushes 12 from being depressed until coins have been inserted in the shoots 27. The coins by their weight tilt the levers and free the pushes. The coins are prevented from falling by plates with projecting pins, the two plates being connected by an arm so that they can be simultaneously moved to the right or left. When one of the figures reaches the end of the course, a jointed projection 35 on the carriages passes under the push 12, and is depressed thereby so as to tilt a lever and move the arm connecting the plates. This causes the coin of the winner to be thrown into a shoot 33, which returns it to the player, whilst the coin of the loser falls into the casing. The dotted lines 37 show a modified arrangement for effecting the same object.
Patent GB-189923135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Signal and Safety Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: SKAPSKI HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-11-20
Abstract: 23,135. Skapski, H., and Hochberg, W. Nov. 20. Brakes.-Relates to signal and safety apparatus for preventing collisions on railways, by actuating a signal on, and applying the brakes and closing the steam-admission valve of, a train which approaches a second train within prescribed distance limits. A series of electrically-operated stopping-arms on the track are actuated by the train opening electric switches in the controlling-circuits, so that each train sets two of these arms (one at a suitable distance in advance, and the other a similar distance in the rear) into the stopping position. When a second train approaches too closely, it encounters the stopping-arm, which operates the signalling and stopping mechanism shown in Fig. 14. The pivoted shaft e on the engine is provided at each end with a depending arm f one arm being set at an angle of 180‹ with the other. The shaft e is geared by a chain n<1> &c. to the second shaft e<1>, which has a cam o engaging the spring-controlled lever o'. This lever is connected to the steam admission valve, the vacuum or other brake, and the signal whistle, so that, when it is operated by a stopping-arm on the track tripping one of the arms f<2>, the train is stopped and an audible signal is given to the driver. The arm f<2> which is actuated is that on the right-hand side, according to the direction of motion, and the proper arm is brought into position by moving the crank r. If the driver operates the reversing-lever R without also moving the crank r to the corresponding position, an alarm bell will be sounded by the lever R closing the contact I or II in the bell circuit. When the crank r is correctly set, it opens the alarm circuit at the contact III or IV. Fig. 12 shows a stopping-mechanism for the cars. The shaft e is provided with a depending lever f and a contact-lever l, and is held in a retracted position by a chain connection with the ring h, which is held by the hook i on the car coupling. In the case of the end car, the coupling is not in use, and its shaft e is projected by a spring into position for the arm f to be engaged by a stopping-arm on the track. This engagement effects the rotation of the shaft e, and causes the contact-arm l to complete a circuit which applies the brakes and gives a warning signal to the driver. This mechanism is also operative when, in case of shunting &c., cars are attached in front of the locomotive.
Patent GB-190011087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in VAlves or Fittings for Controlling the Supply of Water to Surgical and other Sinks, Slop-hoppers, Baths, Water-closets and Analogous Articles.
Inventor: TWYFORD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,087. Twyford, T. W. June 19. Multiple-way valves.-Relates to a two-way distributing-valve to be used in conjunction with flushing- apparatus for closets, surgical sinks, lavatory basins, slop-hoppers, washing-apparatus, &c. A triangular box a, with flushing-inlet band lateral outlets c, d to the flushing-rims, is fitted with a hinged flap e, which in its extreme positions closes one of the outlets and in its mid-position leaves both open.
Patent GB-190016982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Clutch and Variable Speed Gears.
Inventor: SHEPHERD TIMOTHY
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 16,982. Shepherd, T. Sept. 24. Chain gearing.-Relates to a variable-speed gear in which, by reversing the direction of the driver, the driven part is rotated at a different speed, but in the same direction as before. The invention is shown in connection with a bicycle. The chain c passes over a wheel a, on the hub of the cycle wheel, and over an idle wheel d ; the idle wheel is geared to a wheel b, coaxial with the wheel a, and like it connected to the hub by a clutch which drives in the forward direction only, so that by back-pedalling the machine is driven forwards, but at a different speed.
Patent GB-190018014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway and like Vehicles, and the Means for Operating the same.
Inventor: PAYNE JAMES IROM
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 18,014. Payne, J. I., and Battiste, S. I. Oct. 10. Brakes for cars, and more particularly for boxcars, are operated from the top of the car midway between the ends, through the medium of bevel gearing and the vertical brake shafts 2, round which brake chains are wound. The shaft 6 is journalled in the stand 5, which also carries the shafts 10. A pawl and ratchet 16 and 15 are used to lock the brake.
Patent GB-190105445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Poultry-runs and Fowl-houses
Inventor: HUBER EMIL
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5445. Huber, E. March 14. Poultry houses.-Relates to a combined portable fowl house and run. The run is arranged beneath the house, and communicates therewith by means of a step-ladder e and an opening closed by a sliding shutter s. The house is provided with nests n, perches b, windows f, and doors d. The run is provided with a door t, and with handles g for carrying the house from place to place.
Patent GB-190107313-A (GB)
Title: Improved Detector Bar Apparatus for Railway Points and Switches
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 7313. O'Donnell, J. P., [Mead, W. T.]. April 9. Points and switches.-Relates to detector bar apparatus of the kind in which a single detector bar, or an interconnected series of bars, is employed for controlling two switch movements. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a double slip switch for opening either of the roads A, B to either of the roads A', B<1>. The switch points are connected by the bridles v, v<2>, v<0>, v<02> to the operating-bars w, w<0>, which are operated by pneumatic power through the cylinders Y, Y<1> and the slotted motion plates Z, Z<1>. Any suitable point locking-mechanism may be employed, such, for example, as that described in Specification No. 183, A.D. 1900. The various detector bars shown are disposed in known arrangement, and are connected by the rods d<0> to the rocking shafts Z<2>, Z<3>, these shafts being connected together by the arms Z<02>, Z<03>, and the link Z<04>. The arms Z<20>, Z<30>, Fig. 2, on the rocking shafts are connected by links z<20>, z<30> to the rollers z<4>, z<5>, which work in the slots t, t<1>, t<2> in the guide-blocks T, T<1>. The rollers z<4>, z<5> are also connected by the rods z<2>, z<3> to the motion plates Z, Z<1>. In shifting, say, the right-hand set of points from the position shown, the rod Z<3> moves the roller z<5> along the slot t, first depressing and then raising the arm Z<30>, as indicated in dotted lines, and so operating the detector bars. During this movement of the arm Z<30>, the arm Z<20> is also rocked through an equal angle, but, as the roller z' is over one or other of the vertical end slots t<1>, t<2>, and is free to move therein, the movement of the arm Z<20> can take place without undue strain on the connections, and without affecting any of the other mechanisms. The detector bars are first raised until their supporting-links are vertical, and are then returned to their original position, instead of being thrown over until the links are in the oppositely-inclined position.
Patent GB-190111487-A (GB)
Title: Improved Butter Cooler.
Inventor: MARSDEN WALTER MARMADUKE
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 11,487. Marsden, W. M. June 5. Butter - coolers.- Butter-coolers are made with a dish or saucer having a raised central portion b and a trench c to receive ice or water. The cover has a knob and air - holes e. The cooler is preferably made of porous ware.
Patent GB-190114603-A (GB)
Title: A Process of and Apparatus for the Recovery of Fats and the like
Inventor: KREMER CHRISTOPH
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 14,603. Kremer, C., and Schilling, R. July 17. Fats and fatty oils.- Relates to apparatus for the separation of fats and other matters from dishwater and the like. The dish-water is admitted through the pipe e, Fig. 1, the fats and oils rise to the top of the chamber g, and the excess of water flows over the edge of the chamber b to the exit d. Fig. 2 shows a modification with a removable tray i to catch the solid matter deposited, which is used as food for animals. Fig. 3 shows the pipe e discharging into a removable vessel i having a funnel-shaped top. The shape of the vessel i may be further modified, or it may be replaced by a wire filtering-basket. Similar apparatus, in which the inlet pipe is near the top of the fat-separating chamber, is described in the Provisional Specification.