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Patent GB-189703936-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Stoppering Bottles.
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT JOHN
Filed: 1897-02-13
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 3936. Cartwright, J. Feb. 13. Stoppers; corks, retaining, refilling, preventing.- The neck A, Fig. 1, of the bottle is formed with an undercut groove B, and is cut away at b to permit the insertion of the plate D. This plate is formed with bevelled edges, and is inserted above the ordinary cork C, after which it is turned by means of the wing d<2>, or by a coin &c. inserted in a slit in the plate, until both ends of the plate engage in the groove B. The form shown in Fig. 6 is adapted to prevent refilling. The plate D<1> is of curved form, and is flattened out after insertion until it engages in the groove B and in a notch formed in a projection left in the centre of the opening b, Fig. 1. This projection requires to be broken off before the plate can be withdrawn, and thus affords an indication as to whether the bottle has been opened.
Patent GB-189704368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dust Proof Coverings for the Wearing Parts of Velocipedes.
Inventor: WESTWOOD FREDERICK
IPC: B62J13/04
Filed: 1897-02-18
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 4368. Westwood, F. Feb. 18. Gear cases.-The skeleton framing a, around which the leather o r other material b is stretched to form the gear case, is channelled or grooved as shown. Cords c are passed through the edges of the covering b and pulled tightly into the grooves, thus securing the cover in position. The Provisional Specification states that the invention may be applied to covers for the wearing portions of cycles.
Patent GB-189707085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Rims and Tyres of Wheels for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GALLEY JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1897-03-18
Granted: 1897-06-12
Abstract: 7085. Galley, J. G. March 18. Tyres, pneumatic, attaching to rim. The cover is formed with two auxiliary tubes which are inflated into grooves D, D in the rim. The cover has wedge - shaped flaps G, G which, in the case of a sing'e-tube tyre, make joint with a band F of soft material The valve has three branches so arranged that the three tubes may be pumped up together but separately deflated ; in a modification, there is only one valve, the three tubes being in direct communication. To increase its support of the tyre, the rim may be extended outwards from the side channels.
Patent GB-189709457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Transformers.
Inventor: BERRY ARTHUR FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-04-13
Granted: 1898-05-13
Abstract: 9457. Berry, A. F. April 13. Transformers.-The core is constructed of a number of flat plates 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, which are interlocked so as to leave a space 2 for the coils. These plates are formed in radial groups 1, between which are fitted groups of smaller plates 1*. In building a transformer, the plates 1a, 1b are held on a 'former' between two grooved end plates secured by a bolt. The primary and secondary coils 3,4 are then wound, being separated by suitable insulating material 6, 7. The cores are then completed by placing the plates 1c and 1d in position, and separating the groups by the wooden or like blocks 8, the whole being tightly bound with wire. The 'former ' and end plates are then removed, leaving large ventilating-spaces 12, and the transformer fitted in a casing having suitable terminals and connections. To facilitate dissipation of heat, copper tubes coated with lampblack are, in modifications, arranged around or between the sections and a current of water or the like caused to flow through. End chambers may be formed in the casing with which the tubes are connected. The invention is stated to bean improvement upon the transformer described in Specification No. 2801, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189710526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Apparatus for Deodorizing Oil.
Inventor: WHITING JAMES RAYNOR
Filed: 1897-04-27
Granted: 1897-05-29
Abstract: 10,526. Whiting, J. R., and Lawrence, W. A. April 27. Distilling ether, oils, &c. -Relates to a process and apparatus for deodorizing the lighter products of the destructive distillation of coal and petroleum, such as petroleum ether, naphtha, &c. The oil is run through a spray pipe 5 into a still 1, where it is vaporized by a heating-coil 2. The vapour passes up a column 7, which is divided up by partitions 8, and contains bone charcoal ; it is then led through the pipe 13, and rises through lime water contained in the receptacle 11 and passes into a condenser 18. When required, lime water is run into the receptacle 11 from the tank 19.
Patent GB-189713314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pins and Socket Joints for Looking Glasses and the like.
Inventor: SYDNEY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1897-05-29
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 13,314. Sydney, G. H. May 29. Pivot adjustments for looking-glasses &c. A plate a, with a ratchet quadrant d, is secured to the pillar or upright, and has a socket to receive a pin h on a plate b secured to the side of the mirror frame. A weighted pawl c is pivoted on the plate b, and may engage with any one of the ratchet teeth to hold the mirror in the required position.
Patent GB-189717118-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Applying Gum or other Fluid to the Surface of Sheets of Paper, Card, or the like.
Inventor: HULME JOHN TURLEY
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 17,118. Hulme, J. T. July 20. Painting.-Relates to apparatus for applying gum or other adhesives to paper, card, or the like, applicable also for applying colour and other liquids. The reservoir A is attached to the upper end of the tube B, a suitable tap U being fitted at some point on the tube. The tube is clamped to a beam X, which may be the rocking beam of an ordinary ruling-machine. The spreading-device consists of a box D having a perforated bottom d, over which is stretched a strip of felt or other absorbent material E. In the modified spreading- device shown in Fig. 5, the liquid is applied by a roller G covered with rubber or felt. The absorbent material E is, in this case, placed over the perforated bottom of the box.
Patent GB-189720494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planetariums.
Inventor: MCWADE JAMES
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 20,494. McWade, J. Sept. 7. Astronomy, teaching.-Relates to an appliance for illustrating the relative positions and movements of the heavenly bodies. Fig. 2 shows a side view. The case A contains a stellar map, and is made to exhibit the stars of either the southern or northern hemisphere as desired. This may be effected by shifting the chart so that in one position light shines through the spaces representing one set of stars, and in the second position the stars of the other hemisphere are shown. The earth, sun, and moon are represented by the spheres E, S, M, and suitable mechanism, comprising two racks and a mutilated toothed wheel, is provided in the cases 32 and 3 to cause the sphere E to rotate in an elliptic orbit round the sphere S, at the same time that the sphere E rotates on its own axis and the sphere M rotates around it.
Patent GB-189723933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Potters' Kilns.
Inventor: BURTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 23,933. Burton, W., and Burton, J. Oct. 18. Kilns.- In potters' kilns, two sets of flues A, B open out from each firing-hole F, and passing independently round the kiln chamber K, discharge through separate chimneys C<1>, C. The flues, b e i n g provided with dampers, may be heated as desired.
Patent GB-189728382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Commutator-brush Carriers for Electric Machines.
Filed: 1897-12-01
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 28,382. Lake, H. H., [Compagnie de l' Industrie Electrique]. Dec. 1. Brush-holders a r e formed of two arms B, held apart by spacing-rods K, E, and mounted on the shaft A. The free ends of the arms terminate in hooked portions b<1>, b<2>, and are provided with a spring or rigid pivoted gripping-lever D. A clamping collar H is fixed on the shaft A, and one or more springs G, G<1> cause the lever D to hold the brush C in position.
Patent GB-189728434-A (GB)
Title: Improved Atmospheric and Water Condenser and Tar Extractor Combined, for use in the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: BLAKELEY JABEZ FIRTH
Filed: 1897-12-02
Granted: 1898-12-02
Abstract: 28,434. Blakeley, J. F. Dec. 2. Condensers of the annular or oblong types are provided with spiral perforated plates or perforated baffle-plates to assist in the removal of tar and other heavy oils &c. before the gas reaches the scrubbers. The Figure shows a section of the annular form in which the plates B form a spiral passage A for the gas both up and down the towers. The water is sprayed in from the pipe C.
Patent GB-189729508-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Utilising Steam and Combustion Gases at very High Pressures as Motive Power.
Inventor: HUBER CARL
Filed: 1897-12-13
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 29,508. Huber, C. Dec. 13. Turbines and reaction-wheels.-Relates to a method and apparatus for utilizing steam and combustion gases at very high pressures for the production of motive power. For this purpose the gaseous fluid under pressure is injected at great velocity into a chamber containing molten metal or other heavy liquid, to which it imparts its momentum. The heavy liquid is then employed as the motive agent in a turbine or turbines, or other form of rotary-wheel motor. Fig. 1 shows a vertical turbine C supported in a jacketed casing A containing the molten metal. Steam under great pressure enters at G, and is discharged through oblique openings in the central nozzle and in the annular chamber F into the molten metal, so as to propel it in the direction of the arrows. After acting upon the turbine blades at D, the molten metal returns to the bottom of the casing, while the steam escapes at I. A horizontal turbine and a bucket-wheel are also shown in the Specification. Two or more such motors may be employed, the later ones in the series containing a metal that melts at a lower temperature than that in the first. To prevent oxidation of the molten metal, a suitable carbonaceous reducing-agent may be introduced.
Patent GB-189804398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways on the Sectional Conductor System.
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN MCLEOD
Filed: 1898-02-22
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 4398. Murphy, J. McL. Feb. 22. Electric railways on a sectional conductor system with electromagnetic switches. Conductors; switches.-The circuit between the sectional and main conductors Y, F is completed at D, E by the bridge-piece a attached to the plunger P working in the electromagnet S. This magnet has thick-wire holding-up coils in the main circuit and fine-wire exciting coils in the shunt G' to earth g. The latter circuit is broken at the switch H when the plunger is lifted. At starting, current may be supplied from a battery on the vehicle, the contacts on the controller U being arranged for this purpose.
Patent GB-189807398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Air Engines.
Inventor: STOLZE FRANZ
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1899-04-28
Abstract: 7398. Stolze, F. March 28. Drawings to Specification. Hot-air or furnace-gas engine furnaces.-Turbines driven by furnace gases are supplied from a furnace in which part of the air enters from below and generates, with the fuel, carbonic oxide which mixes with the remainder of the air in the casing surrounding the furnace, and is burnt.
Patent GB-189808010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Preservation of Carbides during Transport.
Inventor: ROBERTS ISAIAH LEWIS
Filed: 1898-04-04
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 8010. Roberts, I. L. Nov. 24, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Packing carbides.-The carbide B in broken pieces is placed in a vessel A, and the interstices filled with wheat chaff, bran, or other dry or finely - divided vegetable bodies a. Acetylene, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbonic oxide, or a mixture of these gases is then passed in at a' from a gas holder &c., whereby the air is driven out through an opening a<2>. Both openings are then plugged up.
Patent GB-189820332-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Attaching Seats to Water-closet Pans.
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 20,332. Soc. Anon. des Usines du Pied Selle. Sept. 12, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Closet seats.-The fixed board a, to which the seat b is hinged, is secured to the flushing-horn d and cone by semicircular clamping-rings e depending on bolts h.
Patent GB-189821383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Curves for the Use of Draughtsmen and the like.
Inventor: BROOKS WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,383. Brooks, W. J. Oct. 11. Curves, plotting.-A flexible strip S has a series of tags T attached which can be held down by the fingers, by drawing-pins, or by weights in various positions, giving to the strip a sinuous or other curved form. The strip may then be utilized for ruling the required curve. Other mechanical methods of holding the tag as required are described. Thus, they may be connected by right and left handed screws entering an intermediate screwed sleeve, or by frictional toggles; or, again, the tags may be extended and slotted, and a slotted bar carrying adjustable clamps may run across them.
Patent GB-189823718-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Burning Liquid Fuel for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-10
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 23,718. Smith, J. Nov. 10. Vapour burners. - Compressed air enters the burner through the passage e, Fig. 3, and draws liquid fuel from the annular space c, which is connected to the fuel reservoir. The sprayed fuel is projected from the nozzle f into the vaporizer j, additional air being drawn in through the openings h. Air-admission holes n are provided in the casing g. Several of the above burners may be mounted on a common base-plate p, Fig. 5, which is kept cool by a water-circulating pipe q. The burners are connected by pipes r with a common air-supply pipe s, and by pipes t with a tank or reservoir u, containing liquid fuel, the level of which is kept constant by a float valve w, controlling the supply pipe. An automatic regulator, controlled by the pressure of the air supplied to the burners, has a piston valve y, Fig. 7, which slides over the openings r of the air-supply pipes. The air is admitted to the chamber s, and the position of the piston is determined by the balance produced by the pressure of the air on the piston and the backward pull of the spiral spring z. The number of burners in operation may also be limited by the adjustable stop 6, which is provided with a piston 1, so that the air supply can be cut off from some of the burners. The air supply may be regulated by means of a device, actuated by variations of pressure or temperature in a steam generator, of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 24,025 and 27,204, A.D. 1896. A modified burner adapted for burning crude oil has a fireclay or metal chamber 18, Fig. 9, arranged as shown or horizontally, which vaporizes the spray projected into it.
Patent GB-189823953-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Fastenings of Leggings, Gaiters, Spats and the like.
Inventor: SMITH JOSEPH THOMAS NATHANIEL
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 23,953. Smith, J. T. N. F. Nov. 14. Stud-and-eye fastenings for leggings, gaiters, spats, &c. Studs A on the one side pass through holes B on the other, and into keyhole slots C in a sliding plate of stiff yet flexible material. The sliding plate, when pulled up, may be secured by a tab D engaging the top stud. Alternatively, it may have a slot F to engage a staple in the opposite side of the legging, a strap being passed through the staple and secured by a buckle. Instead of keyhole slots C, recesses of suitable form, such for example as those shown at G, may be cut in the sliding plate, or a skeleton sliding piece made of wire may be employed.
Patent GB-189905916-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Railway and Tramway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: RILEY JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-18
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 5916. Riley, J., and Schenley, G. A. C. March 18. Couplings, automatic.-Each coupling-hook C carries a link D which passes through an opening g in a bridle piece or loop f on the cross-shaft E. The bridle piece f is rulejointed, so that when lowered it takes a horizontal position, and its bearings are made oval so as to allow the shaft E to rise when the link D is sliding up the opposite hook C for coupling purposes. A projection m at the top of each draw-hook is for retaining the bridle piece and link in upright or housed position.
Patent GB-189910609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Coal Mining.
Inventor: MASHAM SAMUEL CUNLIFFE BARON
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 10,609. Masham, S. Cunliffe, Baron. May 19. Undercutting &c.-In mining coal, in order to expedite its removal, two lines of rails are maintained along the face A, the front one 1 for the coal-cutting machinery, and the other line 2 for the corves or trucks into which the coal is loaded. In some cases a third line is laid for empties. Single or double lines in the headings B, which may be kept in advance, are connected by curves or turntables. The trucks may be kept in slow continuous movement while being loaded, or may be otherwise dealt with. The roof at the face is supported if necessary, by iron or other props with vertical screws and girders which may be flanged to carry boards.
Patent GB-189911743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydrocarbon Vapour Lamps for Incandescent Lighting.
Inventor: PROSKEY WINFIELD SCOTT
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 11,743. Proskey, W. S. June 6. Vapour l a m p s .- Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of an incandescent vapour lamp in which a number of jets from the ring of orifices f, f impinge on tufts G, G of refractory material. The hydrocarbon is supplied from a tank, Fig. 5, in which it may be placed under pressure by a pump T<2>. The vaporizer consists of a coil A, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, terminating at A' in the air-supply pipe B. The pipe A' has a depending branch h, Fig. 4, closed by a conical plug H<1> in which is a small opening h' for the escape of the vapour. This opening is cleared and regulated by a needle I, which can be moved by a head I' through a distance regulated by nuts i<1>, i<2> and a ring E<2>. The air and vapour mix in the tube and vessel E. In starting the lamp, the vaporizer is heated by a ring burner C supplied with acetylene from a reservoir and generator R and R', and air through openings in the adjustable sleeve c<1>. Fig, 6 shows a lamp of the same general construction, using mantles G' and having a cup to contain starting-liquid.
Patent GB-189915430-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching Pneumatic Tyres upon the Rims of Wheels.
Inventor: SMITH UZZIEL PUTNAM
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 15,430. Smith, U. P. July 27. T y r e s, pneunmatic; felloes or rims.-Each edge of the cover 1, shown in section in Figs. 1 and 2, is thickened with extensible wires 4, 5 or the like, and one edge has an additional inextensible ring 6. The edges are overlapped on the rim 3, so that the ring secures them together and to the seating 8 formed on the rim. An additional ring may be employed to retain one edge in position, and the seating 8 may be replaced by a thickening on one edge of the cover. Io the form shown in section in Fig. 8, one edge 4 of the cover has extensible wires or the like 10, 16, and the other edge has a ring 12, the ends of which are joined together by a screw coupling 13, which can be operated by means of a wrench 14<a> or the like to increase or diminish the circumference of the ring.
Patent GB-189915700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulley Wheels and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: PRENTICE ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 15,700. Prentice, A. Aug. 1. Pulleys.-The renewable rim or tread P is coned internally, and is drawn up and secured upon tapering ribs p<2> on the centrepiece by means of bolts B, which lie in slots in the ribs and rim. In a modification, the rim is formed with internal tapering ribs.
Patent GB-189922714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plaster, Cement and the like.
Inventor: STRAUB CARL
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 22,714. Straub, C. Nov. 14. Fireproof compositions.-Slaked lime, hydrated aluminium oxide or bauxite, and water are combined to form a cement, mortar, or plaster. Mica may be added to form a fireproof composition. Granite, gneiss, syenite, or schistose rocks in a crumbled or deteriorated state, or argillaceous shales, may be employed instead of bauxite, free soda or potash being washed out by the percolation of water. When the deterioration of the granite &c. has gone so far as to form clay, it is necessary to heat it to bring it into a condition to act on the lime. Acids, sub-acids, and salts tending to form insoluble combinations with lime and alumina may be added.
Patent GB-189924539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Theatrical Purposes.
Inventor: CONQUEST GEORGE AUGUSTUS OLIVE
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,539. Conquest, G. A. O. Dec. 9. Theatrical appliances. - Re - lates to improvements on Specification No. 23,549, A.D. 1896. Fairies or acrobatic or other performers are suspended from the hips by wires C con nected by links B to a belt A provided with padded leg rings or bands D. The wires Care wound in the same direction on drums E<3>, E<5>, which are rotated to raise or lower the performer by wires e, e<1> wound in opposite directions on drums E, E<1>. A wire e' wound on a central small drum E' is attached to an arrangement of springs. With this apparatus the performer can turn somersaults &c. In a modification, the wires are attached to the back of the performer, and pass round drums of slightly different sizes so that the performer is automatically tilted when raised. In another arrangement, a tilting wire is used in combination with the two wires attached to the hip belt.
Patent GB-190003266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Effecting more Complete Combustion of the Fuel, Smoke, and Fire Gases in Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3266. Davidson, S.C. Feb. 19. Furnace fronts; air, supplying.-The front of a steam-boiler or other furnace is made hollow to form a chamber through which air is supplied under pressure, or by exhaust or chimney draught, through perforations both above and below the fire. The back plate 11 of the chamber which is exposed to the heat of the fire is pre ferably constructed in segmental sections to allow expansion and contraction. It may be inclined as shown in Fig. 2, vertical, or of slightly conical or pyramidal conformation. The perforations for the discharge of air above the fire are fitted with tubes 10 to increase the heating- surface ; and, if desired, the openings 12 for the discharge of air to the ashpit may be similarly fitted. The tubes 10 are preferably inclined downwards, so as to induce a current of air inwards from the fire-door and thus prevent the issue of flames &c. on opening the fire-door when working under forced draught. Fig. 2 shows one construction adapted for steam-boiler furnaces of the Lancashire type. Modified arrangements, differing only in points of detail, suitable for water-tube boilers, bakers' ovens, and reverberatory and other furnaces with brickwork setting, are described and illustrated in the Specification.