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Patent GB-189910625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with the Crank Shafts of Motors.
Inventor: VIVNUS EDOUARD ALEXIS
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,625. Vivinus, E. A., and Hecht, A. J. May 19. Engines with working parts enclosed.-The crank shaft is made in two parts D, F, separable from each other so as to allow the introduction of the connecting-rod E, which is made in one piece. The crank chamber is composed of a cylindrical portion A, closed by two cheeks formed in one with the crank-shaft bearings, and held by bolts K. The flywheel is furnished with a belt pulley R surrounding the bearing B.
Patent GB-189911126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: KRUGER FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,126. Kruger, F., and Krost, J. May 27. Annular-chamber type.-Steam entering by an inlet 36 acts between a sliding abutment 22 and a piston 10 secured to a projection 9 on a disc 8. Between the flanges 10 and 12 is a split piston ring 15 coated externally with soft metal. A pin 17 prevents this ring from turning on the piston. Spring-pressed packing - rings 42, 43, to the back of which ports from the chamber 3 lead, are provided. The slide 22, which is out of line with the shaft 7 and is shaped at 34 to bear against the disc 8, is actuated by the action of a cam 26 on a projection 25 pressed against the cam by a spring 27 and carried by a lever 24 connected by links and rods to the slide. Exhaust takes place at 37.
Patent GB-189911811-A (GB)
Title: Machinery or Apparatus for Conveying Away and Collating into Packs the Cards Cut in Rotary Card-cutting Machines.
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 11,811. Joint, J., Robinson, E. S. & A. June 7. Cutting-machines for cardboard. - Relates to apparatus for conveying away and collecting into packs the cards cut in rotary card-cutting machines. An endless conveyer A is mounted on rollers B, B', and driven through the bevel and belt gearing shown from the spindle D of the cutters C. The conveyer is held stationary, while the cards are being delivered on to it, by the spring-controlled friction brake M engaging the roller B, the brake being put into action by the operation of the feed-bar Q. The rod R connected to the feed-bar has a pin-and-slot connection with the sleeve S attached to the brake. When the operating-treadle of the feed-bar is released, the brake is retracted and releases the conveyer, which then delivers the cards into the tray L. The tray has an adjustable end L<1>, and, with the curved guide W, is shaped so as to superpose the cards in proper relative disposition. The tray may be open at one or both sides, to permit the withdrawal of the cards.
Patent GB-189918335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes for Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BREMER HUGO
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,335. Bremer, H. Sept. 11. Drawings to Specification. Arc lamps.-Carbons formed as flat plates or groups of rods or otherwise so as to have large sectional area, are made with at least five per cent. of calcium or magnesium fluoride or bromide, or other substances, to produce long arcs which shift about quietly, and with some calcined salt of potassium, sodium, or boron, to prevent flickering. They may also be heated to redness and dipped in a fused salt of boron, a glassy coating being thus obtained to absorb the residual slag of the carbons.
Patent GB-190003421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Precipitating Gold and Silver from their Solutions.
Inventor: JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3421. James, A. Feb. 21. Gold; silver.-Relates to apparatus for use in precipitating gold and silver from their solutions. The vessel is formed of iron, enamelled in all parts that come into contact with the precipitating- agent. The vessel is divided into a suitable number of compartments by channels B, B which allow the solution to flow from one compartment to the next and to rise in each compartment through the precipitating-medium G, which is supported on a frame F, leaving a space C at the bottom of each compartment. The solution flows out of the vessel at the spout D.
Patent GB-190005807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bags or Satchels.
Inventor: WICH FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 5807. Wich, F. March 28. Bags ; satchels. -Ladies' bags or satchels have the frame A &c. made of a curved form as shown, so that they will lie close to the body of the wearer when suspended from the waist - belt. The bag may be secured by a straight fastening C, which is released by pressing the extremities between the finger and thumb; other kinds of spring fastening may, however, be used.
Patent GB-190010156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Ice and Cold
Inventor: TELLIER CHARLES
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 10,156. Tellier, C. June 1. Ice-making and refrigerating; refrigerators.-Relates to ammonia absorption refrigerating-plant. The user is supplied with liquefied ammonia, and also, in some cases, with weak liquor for his absorber, from a works to which the strong liquor from the absorbers is returned. Liquefied ammonia from a reservoir a or from portab'e bottles is expanded in the coils r, s in the user's refrigerator, and the gas is passed into liquor in the chamber w, which is cooled by the coil 2. Gas escaping absorption in the lower chamber passes through rubber grid-like valves 3, 4, or ball valves, or by bent pipes through the weaker liquors in the chambers x, y. Cocks 6, 7, 8 allow transfer of liquid from one part to the other. The coils r, s are placed on opposite sides of a vertical partition, which divides the refrigerator into two unequal parts j, k, the firt coil being placed in the smaller part to give a greater cooling effect. The partition is open at top and bottom, to allow air circulation, and both sides are provided with doors m, n. The coils may be made by inserting the ends of straight pipes into recesses in bars 11, 12, the recesses being connected alternately on opposite sides by openings 17 made through the bars and closed outside by caps or plugs 18, as shown in Fig. 3. The strong liquor is treated in the plant shown in Fig. 4, by passing it through the gas washer 20, 30 and into the desaturator 39, where it is heated by the coil 40. The gas therefrom passes through the washers in the opposite direction into the condensing-coil 46, whence the liquefied gas may be returned to the consumer, together with weak liquor from the desaturator. Or the liquefied gas may be further rectified by using it in an icemaking plant 50, and taking the gas therefrom by any suitable pump 52 to a second condenser 53. The cold brine &c. from the apparatus 50 may be used for cooling the condenser 53 or for other purposes. The liquefied gas and different liquors may be transported in a vehicle divided into compartments and provided with measuring-appliances &c. The user's apparatus may be filled or emptied through a wall appliance shown in Fig. 6. This has a plug valve 63 and a spring-closed valve 67, normally covered by a blank flange 68. The spring valve 67 is opened by opening the valve 69, which is carried by the vehicle transporting the liquids.
Patent GB-190011569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brick Moulding Machinery.
Inventor: PULLAN JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,569. Pullan, J. S., and Mann, W. H. June 26. Moulding bricks.-The feeding-hopper A of a machine of the kind described in Specification No. 935, A.D. 1896, is fitted with a loose cutting ring or frame C, which is formed with a bevelled cutting-edge E, and is forced down against the mould or table by the pressure of the clay on the bevelled edge. The cutter is forced down automatically as the underside wears away, and is thus maintained in close contact with the table.
Patent GB-190018108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Wicks
Inventor: SANSOM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 18,108. Sansom, E. Oct. 11. Wicks for incubator-lamp and other oil burners, which will give a steady light and heat for long periods without attention and without smoke or smell, are prepared by saturating the usual cotton wick in a solution containing 22 ounces of pulverized boric acid and 26 ounces of concentrated liquid ammonia to 10 gallons of water. An aniline dye of a bright emerald-green colour may be added to the solution, to allow the prepared wicks to be readily distinguished from other wicks. The wicks are ready for use when dried.
Patent GB-190022753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Backing or Holding Blocks for Stereotype and Electrotype Plates.
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 22,753. Simpson, J. H., and Walker, E. W. H. Dec. 13. Printing - surfaces.- Blocks for backing or holding stereotype, electrotype, and other printing plates or surfaces, are made of substantially triangular form, so that two blocks placed in contact along their hypotenuses can b e adjusted for length or breadth. Two preferably-metal blocks n are shown in Fig. 3 with the corners x cut off at right-angles. Any spaces q can be provided with filling-in pieces. Clips or catches g are provided as described in Specification No. 5325, A.D. 1900 ; the blocks may be thus used as blanks when dealing with large or peculiarly-shaped plates. Loose catches may also be provided. The blocks are made in sets of various sizes. The hypotenuses may be dovetailed or connected by dowel pins and holes &c. Sliding bars, such as described in the prior Specification, may also be used.
Patent GB-190023028-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Pump Valves.
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 23,028. Davey, H. Dec. 17. Pump valves are made in two parts, one, such as a, operated by fluid pressure, and the other b operated positively from some moving part of the pump. Shocks are thus prevented.
Patent GB-190102448-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Method for the Production and Garnishment of Articles of Confectionery and the like.
Inventor: FORCKE CARL
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 2448. Haerst, P. Feb. 5. Sweeping - machines; scraping - machines; refuse, collecting; elevating sweepings into receptacles. -R e l a t e s to machines for scrapi n g and sweeping streets, walks, floors, and the like. A forward shovel or scraper 31, Fig. 1, is adjustably attached to the side members 19 of a refuse conduit by upturned slotted end pieces 32 and bolts, and has a supporting-spring 33. The conduit is attached to the side members 8 of the frame by adjustable slotted side braces 34, and the refuse is swept up it by brushes 20 on link belts 21 driven by sprocket - wheels and having tension sprockets 25 carried by eye-bolts 26 passing through lugs 27 and having adjusting- springs 29 and nuts 30. A sweeping-brush 44, enclosed by a casing 47, can be turned about a shaft 42, and is secured in position by a slotted arm 48 and a nut 50. This brush sweeps dirt into a conduit 37, rotatably mounted on a shaft 12, up which the dirt is conveyed by brushes 38 on a chain 39 driven by sprocket-wheels. The casing 37 has castors and a cover 51 with a canvas top 52. The brushing-device can be held out of action by bringing loops 59 into engagement with hooks 58 on the pivoted handles &c. 55. The apparatus may be transformed into a simple sweeper by substituting a guide-wheel for the scraping-device. Plates 53 are placed on each side of the elevator heads, which discharge into a removable receptacle 35 carried on supports 36 on the main frame. The brush and elevators are driven from the tractionwheels 6 by chain gearing as shown, and put into or out of action by clutch pinions and sprockets 11, 16 having notches to receive pins in the ends of the driving-shafts. These pinions and sprockets are normally held in engagement with the pins by springs 61, Fig. 2, and are thrown out of engagement by a pivoted lever 63 and rods 66, 69 operating bell-crank levers 68, 70 acting as shifters to the clutch pinions &c. The notches are bevelled at one side, so as to allow of driving in one direction only.
Patent GB-190103868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stamping or Cutting Presses for Paper and similar Material
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 3868. Lake, H. H., [Vereinigte Kammerich'- sche Werke Akt.-Ges.]. Feb. 22. Cutting - machines for paper &c. - Relates to stamping or cutting presses. The pile of paper, and the stamp or die, are placed on the table D, and the platen E is forced downwards by togglelevera H, L, which are connected together in pairs by slotted links operated by crank-pins R. The platen is adjustably connected with four sliding guide-rods F by means of nuts f, which may be simultaneously operated by means of a chain i and hand-wheel K. The rods F are provided at their lower ends with nuts M, to which the toggle-levers L are pivoted, the corresponding levers H being pivoted to the table as shown. The crank-pins R are operated through worm gearing from the main shaft U.
Patent GB-190105524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Motors
Inventor: BALTZINGER FREDERIC
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5524. Baltzinger, F. March 15. Gas and explosive-vapour, engines.-Six cylinders c<1> to c<6> are arranged as shown in plan in Fig. 4, and drive through rocking beams l<1>, l<3> a four-throw crank on a four-stroke cycle. The cylinder barrels are of cast iron, and have plates o, o<1>, and, if desired, cooling-ribs, of a light metal, such as aluminium, cast on to them. The cylinders are fitted into a thick tube g of light metal, with their exhaust valves s<1> to s<6> towards the centre and ports leading to a common igniting-tube a. The cylinders may be enclosed in a water jacket j. The exhaust valves are operated in succession by a rotary cam t, which is elongated, when the speed is excessive, by a piece t<1> thrust radially outwards by a wedge on the governor sleeve d. One or more cylinders may be put out of action by a rotating disc v with wedges x<1> which are moved successively by a toothed rack Y beneath the exhaust valve spindles and hold the valves open. Explosive vapour may be supplied from the casing. The motors are suitable for motor cars or electric lighting, and may be operated by benzene, heavy oils, or gas.
Patent GB-190112089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electrical Signalling Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: SPAGNOLETTI JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 12,089. Spagnoletti, J. E. June 13. Signalling and communicating between trains ; lamp signals ; semaphore &c. signals.-Relates to automatic electrical signalling - apparatus for electric and other railways. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, for controlling a tunnel line on which semaphores are not used, the signals are given by red and green lamps rL, gL, the circuits of which may include repeating-lamps in the signal cabins L<*>, L<1*> of the respective sections, as shown. The lamp circuits are controlled by multiple circuit - closers D, E, connected to the cores f of the solenoids F. In the normal position, as shown, the core f is held up by the catch g, on the armature of the electromagnet G connected to the track contact C or C', the arm D closing at the contacts gl the circuit of the green lamp of the corresponding section. When the train passes the signal of section A, a brush carried by the train makes contact with the contact C, and completes the circuit of the electromagnet G, which then releases the catch g and allows the core f to drop, so that the arm D breaks the circuit of the green lamp, and completes the circuit rl of the red lamp, while the arm E connects the contacts e in the circuit of the solenoid F of the preceding section (if any). In passing the contact C<1> of the next section A<1>, a similar action takes place on the apparatus of that section, the arm E, when the core f drops, completing at the contacts e' the circuit of the solenoid F of the section A. The solenoid F, when energized, raises its core f to replace the ' danger' signal by the ' line clear' signal, the latch g again engaging the core to lock it in the normal position. In another arrangement, in which semaphores are employed in addition to the lamps, the semaphore arm is mounted on the end of a counterweighted spindle, which is actuated by an electromagnet to move the semaphore to ' safety.' The spindle is provided with an arm for engagement by the catch armature of the releasing-electromagnet G, to hold the signal at ' safety,' and with another arm carrying two contact-makers, which connect the pairs of contactstrips in each extreme position. One of the contact-makers makes and breaks the circuit of the red and green lamps, and the other controls the circuits of the signal operating and releasing electromagnets. For controlling the signals protecting cross-over or branch roads &c., the apparatus may be used in connection with a starting-key and with circuit-closers operated by the usual point and locking-bar hand-levers.
Patent GB-190112799-A (GB)
Title: Candle Moulding Machine
Inventor: RUEBSAM CARL
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 12,799. R³bsam, C. June 24. Candles.-Relates to a candle-moulding machine in which the candles are withdrawn from the moulds by their wicks. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the machine, and Fig. 6 a detail view. The casing a forms the water jacket of a series of moulds b arranged in seis connected by shallow troughs n. Wicks c are led from the wick-box h through the perforated plugs d, and, after passing through the moulds b, are held by clamps e carried on the frame g which is raised or lowered by turning the handle l.
Patent GB-190113566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring and Integrating Apparatus.
Inventor: KENT WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 13,566. Kent, W. G. July 3. Liquid meters.-The float in a Venturi meter is attached to the link of a Z straight-line motion, and one of the radius bars is coupled with magnifying leverage to the lower radius bar of another straight-line motion d<5> which carries a tracer d<8> for a drum e driven by a clock. Thus a pressure diagram is obtained. The movement is also transmitted through a pair of arms f, f and a link f to a parallel shaft f which ends in a crosshead f<5>. A fork y is hinged to this crosshead, and a hinged frame g' pulled by a spring g<5> holds a roller g at the end of the fork against a disc h upon an arbor h<1> of the clock which revolves once every ten minutes or other short interval, and is geared to a counter j<7> through spur gearing and worm gear. The worm and pinion are on a common short arbor i' carried by a bell crank i<2> which is linked to the hinged frame g<1> which applies the arm to the disc. The disc being formed with a thickening h<2> of the required contour, the length of path of the wheel g on the thinner part of the disc will vary as the square root of the angles through which the shaft f<3> is rocked, and the counter will be driven according to the square root of the pressure, or to the velocity of flow.
Patent GB-190125294-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Securing the Centre Pivot of Guns to the Carriage Axle.
Inventor: EHRHARDT GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-12-11
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 25,294. Ehrhardt, G. Dec.] 11. Field carriages.-The vertical training-pivot a is connected to the carriage axle c by an annular ring g, which enters recesses in the pivot and axle. To enable the ring to be inserted and removed, it is divided into a series of segments which are inserted through the opening e. Tapped holes h in the segments enable them to be readily inserted and removed. The segments may be replaced by cubical or rectangular blocks.
Patent GB-190200279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Fire-grates and Furnaces of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 279. Richardson, J. Jan. 4. Grates; doors.- The grate of a steam-boiler furnace is made of arched form as shown, two doors being preferably fitted.
Patent GB-190209387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Hermetical Sealing of Bottles, Jars or other Vessels.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-05-23
Abstract: 9387. Thompson, J. April 23. Stoppers; stoppering; stopper-keys &c.-Relates to means for hermetically sealing bottles, jars, cans, boxes, or other receptacles used for preserving or containing food, seeds, vegetables, tobacco, &c. The cover A, which is held in place by the atmospheric pressure after cooking, or exhausting the contained air from the vessel, may consist of a float disc or lid, but is preferably of dished form, with a depending flange A<3>, as shown. A sheet B of foil or other suitable material formed with perforations b, or of a suitable porous material, is placed over the mouth of the vessel, forming a chamber A' with the cover, so that the contained air, or gases generated during the cooking &c., can escape through the sheet B, then between this sheet and the packing washer C, and finally through perforations a in the flange or top of the cover. When the cover is made of corrodible material, a second sheet D of foil &c. is interposed between it and the sheet B. The washer C may in some cases be dispensed with, the cover being then formed with a thickened edge or rim, to maintain the space A<4> between it and the sheet B. Fig. 6 shows a suitable apparatus for use to hold the covers in position during the process of cooking &c. A block F is placed on the cover of the vessel, on which it is held by the studs or projections F'. The vessel is placed on a base provided with uprights G', which are hooked at their upper ends to engage with the plate G'. The plate G<4> may be resilient and adapted to bear on the block F, or a spring H may be interposed between them, as shown. A number of vessels may be superposed during cooking &c., the spring H or the plate G<4> then bearing on the block F of the uppermost vessel. Fig. 5 shows a suitable tool J for opening the vessels, the pointed end J<2> being inserted through one of the holes a in the cover, and manipulated to break the vacuum. The upper side of the cover may be formed with an annular lip or flange, adapted, when the cover is reversed, to fit tightly inside the mouth of the vessel.
Patent GB-190210453-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Balls for Golf, Billiards, and Analogous Games.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 10,453. Kempshall, E. Sept. 28, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding balls.-Balls for golf, billiards, and analogous games are produced by surrounding a nucleus 2 of gutta-percha, india-rubber, or other springy material with a jacket 3 of tough flexible fibrous material, such as layers of linen twine, and then compressing upon the covered nucleus a shell 1 of plastic material, such as celluloid, in segments 4, so as to weld or cement the edges x of the segments together and put the nucleus under compression. The dies 5, 6 may, or may not, be heated. Golf balls are provided with exterior spherical or other elevations.
Patent GB-190213283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ear-pendants.
Inventor: GEIGER ALBERT ADOLPH
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 13,283. Geiger, A. A., Bauer, D. C., and Pejchar, J. June 11. Ear - pendants.- A flexible chain 2 to be passed through the ear is provided at one end with an ornament 3, and at the other end with a detachable retaining-device, such as a screw shank or inserting-pin 6 receiving another ornament 4 or a disc or nut. Two or more of the end links 8 may be rigidly connected to form a finger-piece.