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Patent GB-189702900-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Column for Condensing, Absorbing, Heating, Distilling, and otherwise Treating Gases and Liquids.
Inventor: HIRZEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-02-03
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 2900. Hirzel, H. Feb. 3. Cooling gases and liquids.-The gases and liquids to be cooled flow over p i p e s through which a cooling- medium flows. A column is divided into a number of superposed sections A provided with cooling-pipes D, either communicating with each other or separate.
Patent GB-189704300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipede Handle Bars.
Inventor: PICKERILL FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1897-02-17
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 4300. Pickerill, F. R. Feb. 17. Handle - bars; brakes. - Handlebars are jointed so that they may be folded to reduce the space required for storing or packing cycles. The end parts C are jointed at E to the central part A of the handle-bar, which is fixed to the stem B. When the handle-bar is in use, the joints E are covered by sleeves F, which may be in the form of screw unions, or may slide and be controlled by pins and slots. When the sleeves are moved back the parts C may be folded down, as shown in Fig. 2. The brake lever K is jointed at L to enable the part C to be folded without disconnecting the brake.- The Provisional Specification states that the parts C may be hinged to blocks sliding within the central part of the handle-bar.
Patent GB-189705040-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Telegraph Relay suitable for Long Submarine Cables.
Inventor: RYMER-JONES JOHN
Filed: 1897-02-24
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 5040. Rymer-Jones, J. Feb. 24. Telegraphs.-Relays for submarine telegraphy are arranged with two coils 1, 2 suspended in strong magnetic fields, and provided with light cross-bars 3, 4. The cross-bars are connected by fibres 5, 6, and by a glass or quartz fibre 13. Instead of the fibre 13 being directly connected to the bars.3, 4, magnifying-arrangements may be inserted. The contact-lever 15 is supported at one end by a fibre 17, and at the other end is provided with a T-head 21, 22, which plays between removable amalgamated contact-plates 23, 24. The suspended end of the lever 15 is bent down and dipped in acidulated water. The lever is moved by resting on the glass &c. fibre 13, and is provided with an adjustable rider. The contact-plates 23, 24 are mounted on hinged and adjustable supports.
Patent GB-189713944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plate Bending Machinery.
Inventor: BARROW JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-06-08
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 13,944. Barrow, J. June 8. Bending.-In plate-bending machines having an upper roll and two lower rolls, the upper roll is supported on one or more pairs of short rollers E, adjustable in frames D secured to a beam or girder C, which is preferably of circular section, and is carried by blocks adjustable in the housings.
Patent GB-189714119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Connected with Miner's Safety Lamps.
Inventor: LAUNE AUGUSTE
Filed: 1897-06-10
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 14,119. Laune, A. June 10. Miners' safety lamps.-Relates to mechanism for lighting miners' lamps, of the type described in Specification No. 12,913, A.D. 1895. A number of matches are arranged in a multitubular holder u, which can be rotated by means of the thumbbutton p to bring a match into line with the rod i, which is then pushed inwards to force a match from the holder u into the tube c, where it is ignited by the spring striker m. The rod i<1> thereupon engages the tail-piece c<3> and turns the collar c<2> to bring the burning match into contact with the wick o.
Patent GB-189715419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electrical Distribution Fuseboards.
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 15,419. Veritys (Limited) and Cotterell, M. B. June 29. Cut-outs.-A main lead is connected to several screw terminals H<1>, so that the fuses are in each branch. Each fuse is held by means of C springs J, J' and clamping-nuts K, K<1>. Projections and recesses may be employed on the springs J, J<1> and nuts K, K<1> to produce a locking action. The fuses are supported on porcelain troughs A separated by glass washers and carried by rods B, B' threaded through holes in the blocks and washers. The rods B, B' are coned at one end and have extra locking-nuts to hold the bars rigidly in place across the iron case D. C, C' are clamping-nuts for holding the troughs A together.
Patent GB-189716010-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Regulating the Height of Water in Cylinders or Condensers of Ærated Water Machines.
Inventor: WILCOCKS NATHANIEL SAINT GEORG
Filed: 1897-07-06
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 16,010. Wilcocks, N. St. G. July 6. AÙrating Liquids.- Relates to aÙrated - water machines, and has for its object to keep the suction valve of the pump closed during its stroke and thereby prevent it from forcing water into the cylinder of the machine until the level of the aÙrated water in the cylinder has fallen to such an extent as to render a further supply of water necessary. A chamber 1 is mounted, adjustably as regards its height, in a bracket 13, and is connected by pipes 11 and 12 to the aÙrated-water cylinder. In the chamber 1 is a hollow float 2, having an arm 3 pivoted on a pin 4, and operating when it rises to open a valve 5, and when it falls to close the same. A pipe 6 projects through an opening in the wall of the float into its interior, and receives gas which passes into the float from the cylinder and escapes through the passage 6<1>, valve 5, check valve 7, pipe 8, and check valve 17, and acts to close the suction valve 16 of the pump 10 until the float 2 falls to such an extent as to close the valve 5. The valve 15 serves to drain water from the float 2.
Patent GB-189717578-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Wheel Brake.
Inventor: WHITEMAN WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1897-07-27
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 17,578. Whiteman, W. T., [Willits, van B.] July 27. Hubs.-Relates to means for applying brakes to the insides of hubs. The.conical piece 3 of hard india-rubber fitted on the squared portion 2 of the axle may be adjusted longitudinally by nuts 4, 5. The sleeve 6 has projections 8 fitting in grooves 7 of the hub 1, so that it rotates with the hub, but may have longitudinal motion independent thereof imparted to it by the nut 10. Dogs 11 project radially from this nut through circumferential slots in the hub, and extend to transverse recesses 13 formed in the inside of the sprocket-wheel 14 The act of back-pedalling causes the nut 10 to turn and move the sleeve 6 so that its inner surface engages the piece 3. As soon as the back pressure is removed, the brake ceases to act. Dust-excluders consist of dish-shaped spring washers 15, which are adjusted to bear against the sprocket-wheels by nuts 16.
Patent GB-189718755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Printing Late News and the like.
Inventor: TOWLER CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1897-08-13
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 18,755. Towler, C. Aug. 13. Late news, means for printing.-In a box a, which is to be fixed on the printing-cylinder, are placed bars or strips B alternately with pieces A. Elastic material C is placed between the pieces A and the ends of the box, so that, when the type-bars or slugs D are placed in position between the bars B, their ends are gripped by the pieces A.
Patent GB-189725873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinets, Drawers, and Pigeon Holes, and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WALTER
Filed: 1897-11-08
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 25,873. Griffiths, W. Nov. 8. Dark rooms.-A cabinet A suitable for hanging on the wall has hinged to its front a frame A<2> to which is hinged two doors A<3>, A<4>. A sleeve B of light-proof material is fixed to the frame and to the doors to render the cabinet capable of use as a photographic dark room. The lower door A<4> in the position shown forms a table, and panes D, C of suitable glass give the requisite light. When used as an ordinary or writing cabinet, the frame A<2> and sleeve Bare dispensed with.
Patent GB-189730357-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Covering Various Articles with a Coating of Celluloid or the like.
Inventor: LAMOISSE HENRI
Filed: 1897-12-22
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 30,357. Lamoisse, H. Dec. 22. Coating tubes. - Velocipede frame tubes and other articles are encased in tubes of celluloid or the like. These are made somewhat smaller than the articles, and after being soaked in salt water and boiling water successively, are expanded with compressed air or a conical polished copper rod, so that they can be placed on the articles. These are then immersed in boiling water, and afterwards polished or decorated.
Patent GB-189730434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Handle Bars for Cycles.
Inventor: GREEN BRUCE
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 30,434. Green, B. Dec. 23. Handle-bars constructed to intercept vibration. The bars C are pivoted in, preferably, ball bearings, in sockets E secured by arms D to the handle-bar stem B. One or more arms F, secured to the bars C, are connected by a spring or springs H, or their equivalent, to an arm or arms G formed on the stem B. A pin K on the handle-bars limits the upward motion of the handles by engaging a lug L on the socket E. The sockets E may be lined with rubber or pneumatic sleeves to aid in reducing vibration.
Patent GB-189801789-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Slipping of Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
Filed: 1898-01-22
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 1789. Challis, C. E. Jan. 22. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-To prevent slipping, the tread of the tyre is covered with rubber solution &c. in which is afterwards embedded powdered emery or other granular material. The tread may be separate from or form part of the tyre. The granular material may be embedded in the tread before vulcanization.
Patent GB-189802604-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Time Switch.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-02-01
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 2604. Thompson, W. P., [Self-Winding Clock Co.]. Feb. 1. Switches.-Relates to a time-switch with shunt relay arrangement chiefly for lighting during required hours. In one of the connections of the double-pole switch B between the mains S and the supply wires L, L<1> an electromagnet X is introduced, while a short - circuit containing a carbon resistance 36 runs through a motor D' for operating the switch. Beyond the motor the shortcircuit passes through the armature of the electromagnet aforementioned, and then divides through a pair of fingers 7, 9 which press against notched discs 3, 4 friction-tight on the hour-arbor of a self-sounding clock. The light being on and the electromagnet holding up its armature to complete the motor circuit, when the finger 7 falls into the notch of the corresponding time disc the switch is operated to cut ofE the light and let the armature drop to break the motor circuit. With the armature fallen, when the notch in the time-disc 4 gets round to the finger 9, the motor switches on the light and the armature is consequently held up again till the light is again cut off on the fall of the finger 7. In a modification, the motor circuit is made by the clock first and then by the double pole switch which also breaks it.
Patent GB-189809263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stone Sawing Machines.
Inventor: CUMMINGS HARRY HARRISON
Filed: 1898-04-21
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 9263. Cummings, H. H., and Cooley, J. D. April 21. Sawing stone.-Relates to a machine with reciprocating saws. The machine is shown in elevation, Fig. 1 being the driving-end and Fig. 1<a> the sawing- end. Its framework is built up of longitudinal and transverse beams and uprights. The saw frame G is suspended by frames N from brackets M which are adjustable in height on the guides K by feedscrews I<2>. These feed-screws are driven through bevel gearing on two parallel shafts Q, Q<1>, which are connected by the shaft g and bevel gearing. The shaft Q may be driven through spur gearing T and open and crossed belts E<12>, E<13> from the main shaft E<8>; or it may be driven through a ratchet-wheel t and pawl t<6> worked by a slotted lever t<4>, connecting-rod, and clank x<18> driven from the crank shaft B<7>. The ratchet feed is thrown out of gear by lowering the ratchet-wheel, which is mounted on the lever t<2> operated by the handrod t<8>. A belt shifter V is provided for the open and crossed belt feed. The saw frame is driven by crank shafts B', B' through an intermediate reciprocating frame X<2>, which is connected to the shafts by connecting-rods C<1>, D' and to the saw frame by a rod x<12>. This latter rod is kept on the level of the saw frame by a feed-screw in the intermediate frame X<2> driven by bevel gearing X from a feathered shaft W<5> which receives motion through bevel gearing and chain gearing W<2> from the shaft Q, which operates the feed of the saw frame. The crank shafts B', B<7> are geared together by a chain B<5>, and are driven from the main shaft E<8> by belting which is tightened by a pulley D<14> mounted on a hand-operated rack frame D<9>.
Patent GB-189818738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas, Oil, or Air Motors.
Inventor: OVERMAN ALBERT H
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 18,738. Overman, A. H., [Knox, H. D.]. Sept. 1. Gas and explosivev a p o u r engines.-A charge of air is drawn into the crank chamber through the valve C during the in-stroke a n d compressed ; it enters the cylinder through the ports d at the end of the outstroke and expels the r e s i d u a l products during the first part of the i n - s t r o k e; during the remainder of the stroke the air is compressed in the cylinder, and finally the fuel is injected and ignited by the heat of compression. The exhaust valve I<1> and fuel pumps J<1> are operated from a shaft H driven by crank linkages K, K<2>, L<2> at the same speed as the crank shaft.
Patent GB-189819828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: POMEROY BENNARD HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 19,828. Pomeroy, B. H. Sept. 19. Drawings to Specification. Resistances.-A variable series resistance for an arc lamp consists of bare wire coiled on a support, along which an insulated contact-shoe is movable by a screw and milled head, a flexible connection being attached to the shoe.
Patent GB-189821035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Attachment of Pedals to the Cranks of Velocipedes.
Inventor: HOLMES JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 21,035. Holmes, J., Worgan, A. E., and Bull, S. Oct. 6. Pedals, fixing. The pedal pin A is screwthreaded to screw into the crank end, and is bored out axially to receive a bolt B, the head of which rests in a recess in the crank end as shown. The threads on the pedal pin and bolt are preferably of opposite direction.
Patent GB-189826141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Washing Coke and other Materials.
Inventor: JOSELIN JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-12-10
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,141. Joselin, J. E., Joselin, E. L., and Wild, M. B. Dec. 10. Washing coke &c.-The coke or other material to be washed is fed to a washing-box C over a shoot. Continuous travelling chains, bands, or conveyers A, having vanes or propellers B pivoted thereto, are arranged so that the vanes draw the coke &c. through the washing-box C and deliver it down the shoot E. The bottom plate C' of the box C along which the vanes travel is inclined. The dirt &c. accumulating at the bottom of the box gravitates to an extended portion of the same, and is removed, preferably by a chain of elevating buckets, and discharged down a shoot F. A stream or jets of water may be introduced to the washing- box, preferably through a perforated pipe H, which may be turned so as to bring the row of perforations into various positions according to the amount of washing or separation required. An indicator J is attached to the pipe H to show the direction of discharge. Instead of the conveyer described above, the coke &c. may be lifted by an archimedean screw or worm, or by scoops or buckets fitted to radial revolving arms. After the coke &c. is lifted, the arms may have a lateral motion given to them so as to discharge the washed material.
Patent GB-189900533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter-sheets.
Inventor: MANUSSOHN WOLFF BEER
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 533. Manussohn, W. B. Jan. 9. Letter-sheets; envelopes.-The inner surfaces i, j of the double sheet are employed for advertising purposes, and the part g bears the address. The sheet may be folded along the lines c, d, e,f. The communication is written on the back a.
Patent GB-189910171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Discs or Washers for Valves and the like.
Inventor: BESTWICK GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 10,171. Bestwick, G. May 15. Special materials for valves and cocks.-Washers, valve seats, or blanks of various shapes used in the manufacture of valves, taps, and the like are made from the corozo nut. They are then steeped in a solution of chloride of lime and worked into shape. A metal cap or the like may be used with the washers &c., and they may be made flexible by painting with hydrochloric acid.
Patent GB-189910407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of Anthraquinone Dye-stuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 10,407. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F Bayer & Co.]. May 17. Dyes, artificial. - Monobromdiamidoanthrarufin monosulphonic acid and monobromdiamidochrysazin monosulphonic acid, which dye unmordanted wool blue and chrome-mordanted wool greenishblue shades, are produced by reducing monobromdinitroanthrarufin monosulphonic acid and monobromdinitrochrysazin monosulphonic acid with stannous chloride and hydrochloric acid, or by other acid, alkaline, or neutral reducing-agents or by the electric current. The dinitro compounds employed are produced by the action of a molecular proportion of bromine on dinitroanthrarufin disulphonic acid and dinitrochrysazin disulphonic acid respectively. The Provisional Specification states that these compounds are produced by sulphonating and nitrating monobromanthrarufin and monobromchrysazin.
Patent GB-190003334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Frames for Containing Pulleys.
Inventor: LACHMAN MAURICE
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 3334. Lachman, M. Feb. 20. Pulleys, axle, frame, &c.-The frames of signal and other pulleys are formed by bending a strip of sheet steel in the manner shown in Fig. 1. A countersunk boss is stamped at C for the fixing- screw, and the inner arch is pressed inwards, as at E, for the purpose of keeping the wire in the groove. Fig. 4 shows the application of the invention in connection with a double anglepulley.
Patent GB-190003377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fare Indicators and Recorders for Vehicles.
Inventor: OHMER JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 3377. Ohmer, J. F. Feb. 20. Platen presses; printing-apparatus combined with apparatus for registering and checking fares.-The apparatus comprises means, which can be operated from any part of a tramcar &c., for indicating the amount of the last fare and the total number of fares on any trip, and also for printing a record of the different fares during each trip. The apparatus is set by the mechanism shown in Fig. 17. On turning the rod 108 by any of its hand pieces 124, so that the fare is indicated on all the dials 122, an actuating-slide is moved horizontally in the casing 1 by means of the chain-wheels 107, chains 105, and rods 103, to a position for indicating and registering such fare. The rope 120 is then pulled, and a slide, carrying the setting slide, is moved vertically to actuate the apparatus. The individual fare registers are arranged in sets and consist of printing-wheels 3. In the register there is also a fixed type-plate for printing the number of the car, hand-set date-printing wheels, and a numbering-wheel, for the stages, which can be set by hand or advanced automatically step by step. In the setting operation, the slide 113, Fig. 3, is first moved horizontally to engage the projection 38 of the special indicator and register to be actuated, and is then raised by pulling the rope 120, actuating a vertical slide 36. An extension 44 of the projection 38 actuates a pawl-carrying lever 41, and advances the units printing-wheel 3 of the particular fare register for which the apparatus has been set. The recording-paper is wound in a roll, from which it is led over the platen 91 pivoted at 94<x>, to feed-rollers 87, 85. To take an impression, an eccentric shaft 72 is rotated by a key at 93<x> and raises the platen against the wheels 3. The single-toothed disc 89 then operates the toothed wheel 87 and feeds the strip. A similar arrangement at the other end of the shaft 72, actuates the consecutive numbering-wheel for the stages. The transfer web, not shown, is an endless band led over a series of rollers, one of which has a pawl and ratchet feed : the pawl is carried by a spring rod which is lifted by the platen 91.
Patent GB-190003989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BUCHIGNANI HANNIBAL
Filed: 1900-03-01
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 3989. Buchignani, H. March 1. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The outer cover a of the double-tube tyre shown in section in Fig. 1 has a slit through which the inner air tube b is placed in position. The edges of this slit are fastened together by a curved plate 4, provided with studs 5, which project through holes in the edges into the rim 1, and so attach the tyre and prevent creeping. The rim may have a protecting-plate 8. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, a curved plate 9 is secured to each edge of the slit, and a bent wire 13, which passes through the interlocking plates, fastens them together.
Patent GB-190006552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refuse Fuel Steam Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: HEALEY BRIERLEY DENHAM
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 6552. Healey, B. D. April 7. Cleaning tubes. - A water - tube boiler with vertical tubes A, arranged between two refuseconsuming furnaces R, R, has its steam drums D, D located at the sides of the generator chamber so as to leave a free space over the tubes for the action of apparatus for cleaning the outer surfaces of the tubes, the headers being suitably grooved for the passage of the cleaning-tools.
Patent GB-190006608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas or Vapour Burners.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 6608. Boult, A. J., [Sauvan, J.]. April 9. Gas and vapour burners. - To produce a blue flame, for heating or lighting purposes, from gases or vapours heavier than air, a burner is constructed consisting of a casing to which air is admitted through openings D in the bottom plate, and through openings 0, which are operated by a sliding ring W operated by a projection F. The burner itself is a double ring G, connected to the casing by a screwthread S, T, and to the gas-supply tube by tubes I. The gas escapes from the burner through small orifices K. Above the burner is adjustably supported, by means of the rod V and tube U connected together by the set-screw Z, a disc L, having perforations N. The air is directed by a cone A. The air and gas mix thoroughly at the narrow part P, and a hot blue flame is produced. By employing a mantle R, light is produced. The usual chimney Q is employed. The Provisional Specification states that the sliding air regulator is a disc covering openings in the bottom of the casing, and that the burner is a tubular cone or conduit.