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Patent GB-189909978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM EDMUND
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 9978. Simpson, W. E. May 11. Engines with two or more pistons rigidly connected within same cylinder.-The engines are designed so that two or more of them may be coupled together; the invention is described in connection with a gas engine working on the Otto cycle. The cylinder a and crank chamber b are cast together, and the latter has end plates c carrying bearings c<1> for the crank shaft, and feet or clips c<2> for securing the engine to a framework. The end plates are faced on both sides, and, when two or more engines are coupled together, a cover is clamped between two crank chambers. The covers have four lugs, and may be fixed with the clips in a horizontal plane, as shown, or in a vertical plane. The cranks and crank shafts d, i, k, valve shafts m, admission and exhaust pipes s, t, vaporizer x, igniting-chimney y, and water jackets when they are used, are all constructed so that they may be connected together in line. The covers c may be cast to carry two or more parallel crank shafts ; this arrangement is suitable for vertical launch engines. The cylinders have no separate cover but a screw plug a<121>, adapted to carry a stay. The crank chamber also has a plug b<121>. In permanently horizontal engines, the feet may be formed by extensions on the pipe or port sections.
Patent GB-189911143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Seats for the Use of Shop Assistants and for other Purposes.
Inventor: BRUCE JOSEPH BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,143. Bruce, J. B. May 29. Seats.-Relates to seats for shop assistants and for other uses. The seat A is carried on a twisted bar B, the ends being in planes at right-angles. The bar B works in a pair of sockets or slotted brackets D, C on the counter support &c. The back socket is circular, as shown in section in Fig. 4, but the front bracket has a simple slot eased or curved as shown in section in Fig. 3. On pushing in the seat, it is automatically rotated through 90‹, and can be pushed right under the counter &c. In a modification, the rod B is round throughout its length, and has a bent groove engaging a fixed pin ; the curved groove and pin cause the rod and seat to rotate when the seat is pushed in. The Provisional Specification states that a rotatable slotted ferrule or eye might be fitted in the back bracket D, and also that the seat can be made to turn up without the bar B rotating.
Patent GB-189914816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: BAYLEY GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 14,816. Bayley, G. W. July 18. Acetylene lamps for carriages, cycles, and the like. The cylinder E and the stem F<1> of the piston F<3> have, perforations e, f respectively for the passage of water as indicated by the arrows from the chamber A to the carbide chamber C. Normally, the spring D<3> being stronger than the spring F<2>, keeps the perforations e uncovered, and gas is generated. When a certain pressure has been attained, the diaphragm D is pressed down by the gas, end the spring F<2> then acts to depress the piston F<3>, which covers the perforations e until the pressure falls again. Communication between the gas chamber and lower water chamber A is made by the pipe K, between the lower and upper water chambers A, G by the pipe G<2>, and the pipe I leads to the safetyvalve I<1>. The supply of water from the chamber G is controlled by the valve g: Fig. 3 shows a cartridge consisting of telescopic annular cups H, H<1>, the cylinder H<2> of the former having perforations h for admitting water to the carbide.
Patent GB-189915005-A (GB)
Title: Device for Distributing Oil upon the Surface of the Sea.
Inventor: MCKENNA THEODORE
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,005. McKenna, T., [Lake, L.]. July 21. Sea-calming by discharging oil.-Relates to the construction of a cartridge which is discharged from a gun and delivers its charge of oil on impact with the water. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of a cartridge consisting of a cylinder 1 weighted at the forward end by a ring 3 and provided with a liner or bushing 2 which the piston 4 closely fits. The piston is connected by a rod with a wooden head 6, the outer portion of which is grooved to guide the projectile in its flight. The weighted forward end causes the projectile to drop in a nearly-vertical direction, so that the piston is driven out by the resistance of the water and the contents of the cartridge discharged.
Patent GB-189917060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stereotypematrix Machines.
Inventor: HOYWEGHEN HENRI CELESTE VAN
Filed: 1899-08-23
Granted: 1900-08-23
Abstract: 17,060. Hoyweghen, H. C. van. Aug. 23. Stereotype-matrix machines.-Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of the machine. The matrix material 8 is placed on a carriage 3 mounted to slide transversely in the front and rear bars of a carriage 2 sliding longitudinally (or at right-angles to the movement of the carriage 3) in the rectangular frame 1 mounted on feet 113. The carriage 2 is moved for line spacing by means of racks and toothed wheels 14 on a shaft 16 operated by two linespace keys through a ratchet arrangement. The carriage 3 is moved transversely by a long toothed cylinder 4 engaging the racks 5. The shaft of this cylinder 4 is operated by a ratchet-wheel 73 and a pawl arm operated by a rod 68 connected to a lever frame 67 depressed by all the key levers 52 and by a number of space keys. The frame 67 is depressed by the keys 52 to different extents varying with the widths of the characters, and the different space keys also depress it to different degrees. Scales are provided on the carriages to indicate their extent of movement, for justifying purposes &c. An alarm bell is sounded by the carriage 3 when it reaches the end of a line. A bar on the carriage 2 extends longitudinally under the matrix material 8 under the point of impression. At the rear of the machine is fixed an arm 19 having a guide 22, at its front end, for a vertical slide 23 carrying the type or impression wheel 29. The slide 23 is raised by a spring 25, and is depressed by a foot-lever having a connection by links and levers with an arm 93 on a rock shaft on which is a pinion engaging a rack on the slide 23. The type-wheel 29 is formed of two discs 27, 28 having oppositely-bevelled edges, as shown. The wheel 29 and its operating-wheel 45 revolve together on a sleeve 84 pivoted on a horizontal pivot, at right-angles to the axis of the sleeve 84, fixed to lugs on the slide 23. By rocking the sleeve and type-wheels on this pivot, the characters on the periphery of either disc 27, 28 may be brought into position for impressing the matrix 8. The wheel 45 gears with a wheel on a shaft journalled in a plate 103 and provided with universal joints which permit of the depression of the slide 23. This shaft has at its front end a toothed segment, which, when a key 52 is depressed, is engaged by one of two toothed segments carried by two levers 54. These levers 54 are engaged and moved to different extent by the key levers 52. The plate 103 is tilted to bring either of the discs 27, 28 into operative position by a lever connected to a rod extending to the front of the machine. Screw stops 114, 115 limit the movement of the plate 103. The carriage 3 may be returned for a fresh line by means of a crank handle 110 on the shaft of the toothed cylinder 4.
Patent GB-189920796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Window Sashes, Shutters, and the like.
Inventor: BARNES GEORGE
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 20,796. Barnes, G. Oct. 17. Windows; window-shutters. -Relates to means for balancing and holding sliding sashes and shutters of buildings, railway and tramway vehicles, &c., and for turning them inwards for repairs, cleaning, &c. Nuts B, fixed to the sashes, work on twisted square rods or screws A after the manner of archimedean twist drills, and wind up spiral balancing-springs C when the sashes are lowered. The lower end of each rod works in a detachable split bearing H, and the upper square end fits in a square socket of the spring axle which is provided with a ratchet and pawl to prevent the spring from running down when the bearing-plates and rod are withdrawn. Fig. 9 shows a cranked swivelling catch or fork E, which engages with the square rod A, and secures the sash in any required position. The screwed rod may be arranged at the centre of the sash, instead of on one side, or, in case the sash is not required to turn inwards, a rod may be mounted at each side of each sash.
Patent GB-189924863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 24,863. Compagnie des Moteurs Duplex. May 15, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Inertia governors.-Comprises means whereby the exhaust valve of an explosion engine is held open while the speed is excessive. The tappet 24 raises the valve rod 28, and during normal working a blade 23 on the tappet engages a latch 30 and holds it clear of the bracket 26<b> as the rod descends. When the speed is excessive, the inertia of a weight 21 turns the tappet about its pivot, and the blade 23 misses the latch, which engages the top of the bracket 26<b>, and holds the valve open until the speed falls.
Patent GB-190001962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ore Concentrators.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 1962. Boult, A. J., [Dodd, W. G.]. Jan. 31. Washing ores.-A percussion table B<1> is. provided with an overflow riffle B' arranged obliquely and diminishing. in height from the head a to the tail a<1>. Longitudinal riffles C are connected to the riffle B<2>, and each is made of the same height as the riffle at the point of contact. The riffles may be formed by attaching ribs or strips or by moulding the table of rubber or the like. The table is mounted on suitable slides, and is operated by a cam 7 or other suitable mechanism.
Patent GB-190005358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: GODREJ ARDESIR BARJORJI
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 5358. Godrej, A. B. March 21. Locks, key.-Relates to means for preventing the picking of lever padlocks and other lever locks. The lever b is formed with a slot b<1> for the pivot pin b<2>, so that it can move longitudinally. If the lever is raised too high by a picking-instrument, the projection b<3>, Fig. 2, clears the curved plate f, so that the lever is thrown forward and held in the raised position. Fig. 2<A> shows a modification, in which a notch b' in the lever engages a fixed stump g. In either case the lever is restored to the normal position when the proper key is used, the stump c<1> on the bolt pressing the lever back.
Patent GB-190007745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Stoppering of Bottles.
Inventor: WALLACE ABRAHAM
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 7745. Wallace, A. April 26. Bottle necks, making.-The necks of bottles for containing beers, wines, aerated liquids, &c. are formed with screwthreads A, which are preferably left-handed, the upper surface B, C of the threads being at a slight inclination to the axis of the neck, and the under surface D, B of the threads being square or perpendicular to the axis or undercut. The neck is adapted to be closed by an ordinary compressible cork or stopper. The Provisional Specification states that the screw-threads may be formed by a special tool, adapted to form the threads left-handed and of the required shape, but otherwise similar to and used like an ordinary tool.
Patent GB-190013931-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance Adaptable to Domestic Fire Places and Chimney Tops, to Control Down Draughts and Smoke, also to Buildings, Railway Carriages, and the like, as an Exhaust Ventilator.
Inventor: BROWN HUGH
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,931. Brown, H. Aug. 3. Downdraught, p r e - venting; flues.-An apparatus for preventing downdraught in con. nection with domestic fireplaces, or for other purposes, is formed of series of inclined plates. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the device is fixed immediately over the top of the fire, and consists of inclined plates B, their lower edges resting on a cross-bar J, while their upper ends are supported by rods which project from, and are held in, slots D in the outer casing E, the top of which is formed by other inclined plates A. The products of combustion are directed by the plates B through the spaces H to the outlets G, and thence to the flue, while the down draught is directed by the plates A, B through the spaces C to the same outlets. Spaces 0 are shown on each side of the fireplace, but these should be filled up with mortar. The lower plates B and cross-bar J are removable to allow the chimney to be swept. When the device is placed in other situations, or is used for other purposes, such as on the top of a chimney, the openings in the casing lead directly to the air. The device is then usually arranged so that these openings do not face the wind. In some cases, there may be four double sets of inclined plates meeting at a centre, and four outlet openings, such as G. In one form, an arrangement is made for collecting any water which may enter the appliance.
Patent GB-190017392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: HUPFELD LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 17,392. Hupfeld, L. Oct. 1. Automatic instruments.-Relates to keyboard instruments which are automatically played by means of a cylinder and segment, and in which the cylinder is mechanically rotated at varying speeds in order to vary the tone strength. The gearing for driving and controlling the cylinder is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The motion of the conical cylinder C<1> is transmitted to the conical cylinder C' and the cylinder W by the roller R. The music sheet N is perforated with two series of holes O<1> O<2>, to engage with the catch pins E', E', so that either the arched surface S is carried over into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, the rod B<1> raised, and the roller R displaced, or the segmental arc of the arm T is operated to release the catch F<1>, and bring the lever D and the roller R back into the normal position. Instead of two catch pins, one only may be used, and clutch mechanism with band gearing wheels replaces a modified form of apparatus with two velocity changes the friction gearing shown in Fig. 1. The mechanism shown in Fig. 5 provides for two speeds, and consists of chain-wheels R<3>, R<4>, provided with ratchet wheels, and the cone K, which is controlled by the coiled spring and lever mechanism. When the pawl X is removed, the chain-wheel R<4> acts on its corresponding wheel and the cylinder rotates more slowly than when the wheel R<3> is operative.
Patent GB-190020523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Buttons.
Inventor: HUELSMANN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 20,523. H³lsmann, W. Nov. 14. Buttons.-Buttons are made of rubber which is vulcanized sufficiently to render the buttons stiff but unbreakable.
Patent GB-190105172-A (GB)
Title: Electric Thermal Device for Working Switches, Registering Apparatus, and the like.
Inventor: CHARLTON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1902-05-12
Abstract: 5172. Charlton, G., and Barton, W. E. March 12. Cut-outs; switches. -Relates to a thermal device for operating switches, registering-apparatus, cut-outs, &c. The electric current flows through a wire or rod which is connected through multiplying - levers to the switch or cut-out to be operated. The Figure shows one arrangement. The bow - shaped conducting wires or strips V, V<1> are fixed to rigid end blocks or terminals X, X<1>,X<3>. Brackets T, T<1> are fixed or the strips V, V<1>, and to them is pivoted a lever U. The end of the lever operates the pointer F of the indicator. The lever U may also serve to hold up the lever C, which holds the cut-out arm B on. When the current reaches the predetermined maximum, the lever C is released, and the switch or cut-out opened.
Patent GB-190109364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: YARROW ALFRED FERNANDEZ
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9364. Yarrow, A. F. May 6. Water-tube boilers.-The transverse wall a, employed to separate the furnaces of boilers fired from each end, is supported by water tubes c arranged either within the wall as shown in Fig. 2, or on both sides of it as shown in Fig. 4. Instead of " Field " tubes as shown, tubes connected below to the water drums may be employed.
Patent GB-190110419-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Direct Acting Steam Engine.
Inventor: PRATT FRANK
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,419. Pratt, F., and Duff, W. May 20. Engines with two pistons reciprocating oppositely within same cylinder.-Two pistons a, b work at opposite ends of the same cylinder, one connected up directly to a central crank g and the other connected by return connecting-rods l to two side cranks. In the example shown, the cranks for the two pistons are at right-angles to each other and of equal throw, but tbeir disposition may be varied, and one piston may have a longer crank or cranks than the other. The rear piston a acts on a crosshead sliding in guides n, but, in a modification, a rocking shaft may be used to guide the return connecting-rods. The valves may be worked by any suitable gear.
Patent GB-190114178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydro-carbon Motors.
Inventor: SPALART GUSTAVE
Filed: 1901-07-11
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 14,178. Spalart, G., and Schenk, H. July 11. Gas and like engines.-The engine is suitable for motor cars, and its power is varied by holding open more or less the exhaust valve. The cylinder has cast with it cooling-rings, and it is held on to an aluminium crank casing by a yoke 4 and screw 7 which bears on the cover 3. The cylinder is cooled by two fans 38, which force air through conical openings on the crank chamber. The shaft 16 that drives the half-speed valve shaft 19 has a ball-ended crank-pin 14, which works in a hole in the main crank-pin 10. The exhaust valve 21 is operated by a cam 20. Its closing-spring 25 is placed as shown to avoid heating. A block 31 is moved into the path of the valve spindle by a rod 33 operated by the driver and attached to a link 28 pivoted to the rod 27. The exhaust valve has a removable seating 35, in the form of a cage which is secured by its sleeve 34. The admission-valve case cover is secured by a lever 36.
Patent GB-190114425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barrel Bolts
Inventor: POWELL ROLAND
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-07-16
Abstract: 14,425. Powell, R. July 16. Casting ; bending.-Relates to the construction of the shoot and barrel portions of a sliding bolt, and the means for assembling the same. The barrel A is made from a tube which is compressed or drawn out to form the base and the guide parts, or the base and guide parts may be made separately and connected together by rivets or by bending the guide part over the base. The barrel may also be raised out of a blank and the bolt retained in place by a spring. The barrel portion is notched to form retaining notches and to allow the sliding of the shoot or bolt, the end portion c of the barrel forming a stop. The shoot B and knob C are preferably made in one piece. To insert the shoot, the barrel is bent, as shown in Fig. 3 ; and, after the insertion of the shoot, it is straightened again. A cast barrel may be employed, in which case the barrel is cast in a bent form, and is straightened after the insertion of the bolt. According to the Provisional Specification, the stop may be made separate from the barrel and fixed thereto.
Patent GB-190114768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Operating Brakes and Short Movement Transmitting Mechanism for Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SHARP ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1902-07-19
Abstract: 14,768. Sharp, A. July 20. Brakes &c. for cycles and other road vehicles. The flexible wire 15, by which the brake is actuated, is wound on a drum 1 secured by a bolt 10 to a hinged clip 11 clamped by a bolt 12 on the handlebar. The wire is secured to the drum by inserting a plug 13 secured on its end in a hole in the drum, and then winding it round a V-shaped groove formed in the surface of the drum as shown in Fig. 2. Worm teeth 2, formed on the drum, are engaged by a worm 3 mounted in a socket in a sleeve 16 which encloses the drum, is slotted to allow the wire 15 to pass, and is formed with a handle 8 by which the brake may be suddenly applied. An extension of the bolt 12 serves as a stop for the handle 8. The worm gearing 2, 3, which is used when a prolonged action of the brake is required, is actuated by a milled sleeve 4 loosely secured on a squared portion of the worm 3 by a nut 9 and pressed by a spring 7, so that ratchet teeth 6 formed on it normally engage with similar teeth formed on the sleeve 16, and hold the brake in action until the sleeve 4 is lifted and rotated backwards.
Patent GB-190115187-A (GB)
Title: Process for Mechanically Producing Sheets having Relief Counter-parts of Pictures or the like for use as Overlays in Photo-mechanical Printing and the like.
Inventor: DETHLEFFS MAX
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,187. Dethleffs, M. July 26. Overlays.-Relates to means for making relief overlays, for photo-mechanical or other printing, by dusting impressions taken from the printing- plate. The powder used for ousting the impressions consists of a mixture of shellac and pure gutta-percha, melted together and compressed, and then reduced to a fine powder. The impression is taken on a non-absorbent paper in an ink preferably consisting of a mixture of printers' varnish, mastic, and gum elemi. After dusting, the sheet is pressed, cleaned with a soft brush and talc, and then flooded with a solution of a gum &c., such as shellac or gum sandarac in alcohol. Other impressions are made over the first and dusted, the final one being flooded with a solution consisting of shellac dissolved in alcohol and gutta-percha in chloroform and acetone or acetic acid. When the excess of this solution has run off, the sheet is subjected to gentle heat to cause the liquid to penetrate the powder.
Patent GB-190116344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Vessels or Apparatus for making Infusions or Decoctions.
Inventor: PULBROOK ANTHONY
Filed: 1901-08-14
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 16,344. Pulbrook, A., and Pulbrook, E. H. Aug. 14. Extracts, decoctions, and infusions. -Relates to apparatus for making decoctions or infusions such as tea, coffee, &c. The jacketed vessel A, Fig. 1, is provided with an emptying- siphon S which is surrounded by a tube B<1> perforated at the foot, secured to the fluid-tight compartment B. The substance to be infused is placed on the perforated bottom P and may be covered by a perforated plate. When it is desired to use less liquid than is necessary to start the siphon S, the vessel C is inserted. It comprises an airtight chamber C' and a siphon s, or a pipe T, or both. Fig 3 shows a modification provided with gas jets J beneath the water jacket D, or with a burner J<1> to supply steam through the pipe p from the projection d, of the jacket D. Fig. 4 shows apparatus in which the siphon S is started by tilting the vessel. Fig. 5 shows a modified receptacle A which rests on the ridge Q or concave bottom of the pot I, and is provided with siphons S, S<2> and strainers P.