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Patent GB-189717438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Optical Lanterns.
Inventor: SWEETSER ALFRED
Filed: 1897-07-24
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 17,438. Sweetser, A. July 24. Magiclanterns. -The optical and illuminative portion of the lantern is so mounted that it can be tilted as a whole for the purpose of adjusting the position of the disc on the screen without necessitating the tilting of the base of the lantern. The objective E is connected by a plate e to tubular arms F, F which can slide freely through horizontal tubes C', and upon the latter slide sleeves H<1> which carry the jet G and the mixing-chamber H. The focussing and longitudinal adjustments are effected by the movement of the pirts F, H<1> relatively to the sleeves C', and the latter ara mounted on sleeves C, of which the central openings and the lower faces are so shaped that the sleeves can rock forward and backward on the pillars B. The hollow base A may be charged with ether or a light hydrocarbon to serve the purpose of a saturator, and two or more lanterns may be mounted on the hollow pillars B, which carry the gases to the upper lantern or lanterns. The jet G is enclosed by a fireclay or refractory hood 0, and P, K, K<1>, K<2> are telescopic screens.
Patent GB-189721909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Drain Pipes and the like articles.
Inventor: JOHNSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-09-24
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 21,909. Johnson, A. Sept. 24. Spigot-and-socket joints.-The tapered spigot A is made with an annular recess B, and the socket C with a similar recess D, both of which are filled with cement through holes E.
Patent GB-189723668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Casting Ingots, and in the Moulds and Appliances connected therewith.
Inventor: ARNOLD JOHN OLIVER
Filed: 1897-10-14
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 23,668. Arnold, J. O. Oct. 14. Ingots.-Ingot moulds E are arranged horizontally one above another. They are supported by trestles F, G, and connected to a central runner box which has a movable front C, and channels K formed in the packing and leading to the moulds. The moulds have small openings H for the escape of gas &c.
Patent GB-189725468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Slag Wool.
Inventor: INGHAM WILLIAM PORRITT
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 25,468. Ingham, W. P. Nov. 3. Slagwool, preparation of.-Rails c converge from a number of blast furnaces to the wool-making house e. The ladle a resting on the carriage b is filled from a furnace producing suitable slag either by removing the non-conducting cover a<3> or preferably by introducing the slag through an opening a'. The plug a<1*> being removed, the slag flows out by the spout a<2>, and is blown into wool by the steam jet f<1>. The top only of the cover a<3> need be removable.
Patent GB-189727720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-nozzles for Bunsen-burners, and the like.
Inventor: SEILER MAX
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 27,720. Seiler, M. Nov. 25. Gas burners, atmospheric.-The gas nozzle of a Bunsen burner or the like is provided, directly under the outlet m, with a valve to regulate the flow of gas. This valve is provided with a narrow rib or the like c which, when brought into a slanting position, causes two gas currents to emerge at various distances from the top of the nozzle, whereby a thorough expansion of the gas and mixing thereof with the air is produced.
Patent GB-189805938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Stoppers or Closing Devices for Bottles and like Receptacles.
Inventor: GUILLOU HENRI
Filed: 1898-03-10
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 5938. Guillou, H. March 10. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.- Relates to means for stoppering bottles and like receptacles, to prevent them from being refilled. A conical valve c, provided with a grooved or ribbed stem c<1> and with a screwed nipple c<2>, is ground to a seat s in the neck, the nipple serving as a hold for the valve during the grinding operation, and, also, for the attachment of the retaining-spring r. One or more baffle rings b<1> and the tubular nozzle b are inserted and fixed in the neck above the valve, the ring or rings and nozzle being formed with partitions b<0>, to prevent tampering with the valve. The nozzle is also formed with a bead d, or with a flange, adapted to bear on the top of the neck. The spring r is made of such a strength that it permits the valve to open when the bottle is inverted, but holds it on its seat when the bottle is in an approximately horizontal position. In a modification, the valve seat is formed in a tubular casing fixed in the neck, the casing also enclosing the parts b, b<1>, r, c'.
Patent GB-189811671-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Governor for Steam Engines.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 11,671. Lentz, H. May 23. Centrifugal and inertia governors. - Relates to a form of centrifugal and inertia shaft governor for effecting an automatic adjustment of a shifting valveactuating eccentric. Fig. 1 shows a transverse section, and Fig. 2 a side elevation. In a flywheel or casing a mounted fast on the engine shaft is supported a loose inertia or flywheel ring b. This by suitable studs is connected to a pair of watch or spiral springs e, e' attached to the opposite face of the casing a. On the same side as the ring band jointed thereto are the weights p, p<1> fulcrumed in the casing on knife-edges. In the example shown, the eccentric sheave is pivoted at k to the ring b, and is jointed at to one of the weights. When the engine speed varies, the eccentric is appropriately adjusted under the joint action of the inertia of the ring b and the centrifugal forces. A modification is shown in the Specification in which the eccentric sheave is made in one with, or is rigidly attached to, one of the weights.
Patent GB-189813843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoking Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: CHRISTIE WILLIAM NAISMITH
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 13,843. Christie, W. N. June 22. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- The bowl or stem of the pipe &c. is provided with one or more ventilators C at some point between the burning tobacco and the mouthpiece end. The ventilator shown consists of a perforated disc C, Fig. 3, inserted in an opening in the pipe, and having prongs d for securing it.
Patent GB-189814185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Detecting Punctures or Leakages in Pneumatic Tyres and in Chambers, Vessels and other Apparatus.
Inventor: JENSEN GERARD JULIUS GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 14,185. Jensen, G. J. G., and Congdon, G. H. June 27. Tyres, pneumatic.-Punctures or leakages in pneumatic tyres and in chambers, vessels, and other apparatus are detected by means of the apparatus shown. Within a chamber a, having an inlet b for attachment to a pump or other apparatus and an outlet c for attachment to the apparatus to be tested, is placed ammonia or other suitable substance which will give off gases or fumes. The leakages are located by the issuing fumes or gases, of which the presence is detected by suitable reagents or by sight.
Patent GB-189814695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hoppered Railway Wagons for the Transport of Minerals.
Inventor: ETTENGER GEORGE WATSON
Filed: 1898-07-04
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 14,695. Ettenger, G. W. July 4. Wagons.-Fig.1 shows the arrangement in vertical section. The hopper A supported in the frame B is provided with a door D attached to the lower edges of the hopper by hinges C, the straps of which form attachment pieces for chains E passing round the barrel F of a winch. This winch is attached to the side of the hopper, and is provided with a pawl and ratchet-wheel combination shown in Fig. 4. The hopper may be lifted from the wagon body, and caused to deliver its contents in any desired place. When the pawl G is removed, as by means of a trip cord affixed to the ring G' when the hopper is held suspended, the winch barrel revolves, the door D falls open, and the contents are delivered. A pin G<2> on the body B prevents, when within the ring G<1>, the pawl from becoming disengaged from the ratchet - wheel. Angle-bars are placed on the frame, so that the hopper will lock itself in its place against the shocks of shunting and transport.
Patent GB-189818442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filter-presses.
Inventor: MONTGOMERIE JOHN CUNINGHAME
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 18,442. Montgomerie, J. C. Aug. 27. Filter - presses.- Tn order to ensure that the upper as well as the lower parts of the frames may be completely filled by the cakes, the top inside corners a of the frames are made obtuse-angled, and, with the same object and to secure even distribution, the inlet has two branches c, c.
Patent GB-189820822-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Heads of Dogs or Spikes for Securing Rails and the like.
Inventor: BECKE PAUL VON DER
Filed: 1898-10-03
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 20,822. Der Becke, P. von. Oct. 3. Spikes.-Relates to the manufacture of dogs or rail &c. spikes with heads of the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The spikes are formed by acting on a rod in the cold state by dies A, B', B'. The dies B<1>, B' grip the rod, and the die A shapes the head. The dies A, B<2> are recessed at D, c respectively to form the gripping part of the head, and the dies A, B', B' are cut away at x, b, b respectively to form the ears e for withdrawing the spike.
Patent GB-189900509-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Steam Omnibuses.
Inventor: STRAKER SIDNEY
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 509. Straker, S. Jan. 9. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to screws for protecting the outside passengers on steam omnibuses from smoke and fumes. The driver's seat is roofed over at a on a level with the top of the 'bus, and the chimney is made to project slightly beyond the roof a. A screen d, which may be glazed as shown, is erected in front of the outside seats, and is preferably provided with short side extensions e.
Patent GB-189911868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing Gas.
Inventor: GUILLAUME NARCISSE ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 11,868. Guillaume, N. A. June 7. Washers. -Relates to that class of washer in which the gas enters the apparatus near the point of exit of tha washing-water. The apparatus is built up of a number of trays a, fitting together gas-tight by means of clamping-arrangements. The trays are divided into two portions, the smaller forruing the exit channel for the gas. The larger chamber forms a water trough having a long central flanged opening n, which is covered by a hood p having lower serrated edges, so that the rising gas has to pass through water in each tray. A flared overflow pipe k conducts the descending water into a vessel m forming a liquil seal between the trays. The water enters at the top by a flexible tube, and, after leaving the lowermost chamber, enters a trough t against the overflow of which the entering gas is directed. The water finally leaves the apparatus at u. The gas enters at r, and passes through the flattened tube s so as to impinge against the water in the form of a thin sheet.
Patent GB-189913986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Prisms for Optical purposes.
Inventor: VOLKMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 13,986. Volkmann, W. July 6. Optical instruments, prisms for. The prism is formed of a pentagonal piece of glass, with the sides a, a silvered, and the sides b, b left plain. The rays e, f will thus emerge, after being twice reflected in the same direction, except for dispersion, as they enter.
Patent GB-189920586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Regulating the Supply of Feed Water to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: LATHAM ERNEST
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 20,586. Latham, E. Oct. 13. Feedwater, controlling.-A cylinder containing a reciprocating piston is mounted at the normal water level, and connected to the boiler in such a way that, when the water rises in the boiler, it flows into the cylinder and either impedes the motion of the piston, which in that case is connected to the feed-pump, or is caused by the motion of the piston to act on a second piston by means of which the supply of steam to a feed-pump, or the supply of water discharged therefrom, is regulated. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the piston 5, which has a small hole 11 through it, is reciprocated by connection to the feedpump. Water is admitted at 15, and passes by the adjustable passage 16 to the outer end of the cylinder. Steam is admitted at 14. The entrance of water impedes the motion of the piston, and consequently of the feed-pump. The pump may thus be stopped entirely, but starts automatically on the water level falling again. With the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, when water enters the outer end of the cylinder it is caused by the motion of the piston 5 to act on the piston 20, and force it outwards against the action of the spring 22. The motion of the piston 20 is transmitted to a valve regulating the admission of steam to a steam-actuated feed-pump, or controlling the discharge of water from a feed-pump. In a further modification, the piston 5 is fitted with valves like a pump, and a valved partition is placed between it and the piston 20, which is constructed to form a valve controlling the supply of steam to the feed-pump.
Patent GB-189922385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Urns for Milk and other Liquids.
Inventor: MUSLAR NELSON
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,385. Muslar, N. Nov. 9. Urns.-Relates to urns provided with mixing- appliances, so that the milk, chocolate, or other liquid is mixed or stirred before it is drawn off. Fig. 1 shows the urn in section. The container G is surrounded by an ice jacket I having double walls packed with some non-conducting material. The outlet pipe S leads from a valve box Q with inlet orifices U<1> closed by a valve P<3>. The valve P<3> is connected to its operating-rod N by a telescoping arrangement provided with the springs P and R which allow the rod to rise for some distance before operating the valve p<3> The rod N is mounted loosely within spiders N' and L<1> carrying agitators M, and is formed with a helical groove at its upper end in which a finger on the operating-lever 0 engages to raise the valve rod. The spider L' is integral with a sleeve L, removably secured to a sleeve K resting on'the cover J, and having an extension on which the lever 0 is pivoted. The lever 0 is held in its normal position by a spring O<3> resting on the extension. When the lever 0 is moved in one direction, it turns the sleeve K, and consequently operates the agitator M ; at the same time the finger on its end acts to raise the rod N, which opens the valve after the liquid contents of the urn have been stirred. The valve is closed by depressing the lever 0 against the action of the spring O<3>. This movement causes the finger on the lever 0 to be disengaged from the helical groove on the rod N, which is then drawn downwards to close the valve by the action of the springs P and R. When the lever 0 is moved in the opposite direction, the agitator is operated without moving the valve rod N.
Patent GB-190007421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Beds.
Inventor: STENHOUSE KATHERINE LOUISE
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 7421. Stenhouse, K. L. April 21. Bedsteads; sofas. - The inner pillars 5, 6 of a double bedstead convertible into a sofa are hinged together by a hinge, Fig. 5, which allows the end frames to be moved from the same plane into parallel planes, so as to allow the part 2 to be turned up. One member of the hinge consists of an angle piece 7 with hole 11, half socket, and flange 12 with groove 13 into which fits a projection on the other half socket, having a flange 16 whicn is bolted to the piece 7. The other member consists of a yoke 19 with removable pintle 20 and a similar s o c k e t arrangement. A spring 28 tends to counterbalance the weight of the part 2, and a hook 29 serves to support the pillar 6 when the part 2 is turned up.
Patent GB-190008078-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a New Detergent Compound.
Inventor: FITCH CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 8078. Fitch, C. H. May 1.] Insects, destroying.-A fluid cleansing and dyeing composition, which may be used as an insecticide &c., is prepared by dissolving in water suitable quantities of ammonium chloride, mercury bichloride, zinc chloride, sodium carbonate, ammonia, and magenta with aniline yellow or other colouring- matter.
Patent GB-190013341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binders for Loose-leaf Ledgers and the like
Inventor: COPELAND ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,341. Copeland, R. J., and Chatterson, A. E. July 24. Filing papers; seals and sealing.-Relates to binders for loose-leaf ledgers and the like. The leaves 3 are held on dovetailed extensible posts 4, 5 connected to strips 1, 2, which are hinged to the covers and protected by a back 12 and preferably provided with telescopic guide posts 10, 11. Springs are provided to operate the strips when released by a lock &c., and may be disposed in the posts 10, 11 or bear against connections between the back and strips, preferably toggles as shown, or both arrangements may be used. The toggle arms 22, 23, 24, 25 are connected to the strips 1, 2 and to links 20, 21 secured to blocks 18, which work in guide-ways 16, 17 on the inside of the back 12, and are actuated by springs 56, 57. A lock is shown comprising a ratchet arm 26 fixed to the strip 2, a dog or pawl 27 pivoted to a casing 28 on the strip 1 and pressed against the arm 26 by a spring 30, and a rotatable rod 31 provided with a cam 32 engaging a lip 33 on the pawl, retracted by a spring 34, and operated by a key. A seal and seat are provided, preferably a paper seal 47 in a shallow box 40, which is secured to the strip 1 and comprises a bottom 42 and a lid 43 with a spring hinge, held closed by the engagement of hooks with a spring wire operated by the key. The leather or other binding 37 is disposed in countersinks with protective beadings.
Patent GB-190016487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Yarn or like Winding Machinery.
Inventor: HUNTER STEPHEN VAN ANTON
Filed: 1900-09-17
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 16,487. Hunter, S. van A. Sept. 17. Balling twine, cords, &c.-Relates to quicktraverse winding-machines of the " Leeson " kind, such as are described in Specification No. 17,387, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Spinning], and Nos. 6896, 12,673, and 12,674, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Spinning]. The tube or bobbin from which the yarn &c. is drawn is held between a pair of loose cones g, h, of which one is pressed towards the other by a spring o and the other is adjustable on the axle i, so that the pressure of the spring can be regulated, as desired. The material passes to the spindle c over fixed guides c<1>, w<1>, a<1>, the usual tension apparatus b<1>, and over a tension pulley and guide z, which is carried by a sliding block y and is normally moved so as to put a suitable tension on the material by means of a spiral spring x. When the tension on the material becomes excessive, or its movement is obstructed by knots &c., the block y is caused to operate the lower projecting end d<11> of a lever which forms part of the usual stop-motion, so stopping the machine.
Patent GB-190103397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Commutator Brushes.
Filed: 1901-02-16
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3397. Siemens Bros. & Co., Dumas, R., and Palairet, C. R,. Feb. 16. Brushes and brush-holders.-Relates to a method of constructing and mounting commutator brushes and holders to allow a rigid brush of carbon &c. to yield to inequalities on the commutator. A swinging frame carrying the holder h of a brush i is formed of two sheet-metal cheeks d, secured by wire rivets e and fixed to bosses having holes to fit freely on a spindle a. The holder is jointed freely by a pin g at the ends of the cheeks, and the brush is clamped to the holder by a screw k, also retaining a conductor l. A clamp b fixed to the spindle a carries a spring c, which bears on a projection m. placed out of the centre of the brush in a position to prevent canting. Ears n carrying a cross-pin serve to raise the brush-holder from the commutator. In a modification, the frame is jointed at the opposite side of the holder.
Patent GB-190111584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lightning Conductors.
Inventor: HEDGES KILLINGWORTH WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 11,584. Hedges, K. W. June 6. Couplings. - Relates to the arrangement and fixing of the parts forming a protection against lightning. Fig. 2 shows how a spike formed on a divided clamp is secured to the conductor a by means of lead c compressed into the space surrounding the conductor ; two conductors may similarly be secured together. A two-part clamp, with bolt or other attachment to the buildina, may have a spike formed on one part of the clamp ; a hasp may also be employed, or a locking-plate with two turned-up lugs and a securing bolt or screw.
Patent GB-190114806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DOBBS ARCHIBALD EDWARD
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,806. Dobbs, A. E., and Johnston, J. July 20. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The annular carburetter C surrounds the exhaust pipe A; it is provided with baffles D, and, if desired, wire-gauze obstructions. The air is drawn through a large valve F with small lift and having an orifice G in its seating for the admission of petroleum spirit, alcohol, &c. The liquid and air enter in equal proportions, and the former is sprayed as it enters. The inner tube may form the carburetter, or two rectangular chambers, one above the other, may form the carburetter and exhaust boxes.
Patent GB-190114924-A (GB)
Title: Improved Guard for the Points of Pins
Inventor: REEKS FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 14,924. Reeks, F. July 23. Pins, dress and like.-A guard for the points of hat, bonnet, cap, toilet, or other pins consists of a sheath a, which may be slotted to hold by spring pressure, or may be internally threaded, or may contain cork or other material into which the point c is thrust. It may have an ornamental or other head d.
Patent GB-190115587-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Heating Liquids, especially Milk.
Inventor: FLIEGEL JOSEF
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 15,587. Fliegel, J. Aug. 1. Preserving milk.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of an apparatus for heating and sterilizing milk, which is also applicable for heating other liquids. a is an open-topped cylindrical vessel, which is divided bya number of concentric annular partitions. b is an inner cylindrical vessel, the bottom of which is deeply grooved or corrugated to correspond with the annular partitions in the outer vessel. The inner vessel is closed above by a cover c made in halves hinged at d. An agitator e having rings to suit the bottom of the vessel b is continuously rotated by bevel gear. Within the vessel b is placed an annular heading-chamber h to which steam is supplied, and from which it is exhausted by pipes passing up through the neck of the agitator. The milk or other liquid is supplied to the vessel, and flows, as shown by the arrows, towards a central compartment o whence it flows through a small orifice into a compartment i opening into the cylinder a. From the cylinder a, the liquid overflows into a cooling-apparatus below. In its passage through the small orifice the liquid is thoroughly mixed to equalize its temperature which is shown by a thermometer p. The liquid remains in the compartment long enough to be completely sterilized while it is prevented from becoming overheated by the layer of liquid between the compartment i and the heater.