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Patent GB-189707098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas or Liquid Fuel Engines.
Inventor: REEVE SIDNEY ARMOR
Filed: 1897-03-18
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 7098. Reeve, S. A. March 18. Engines actuated by mixed steam and furnace gases.-Air and gas or oil are compressed by separate pumps into two reservoirs A<3>, G<4> respectively, whence they are admitted to a combustion chamber C<2> and burned under constant pressure. The bottom of the combustion chamber contains water, through and over which the products pass to be cooled and to absorb steam, and hence they pass to the motor cylinder W<x>. The pressure in the air and fuel reservoirs is kept equal by making one of them G<4> flexible and enclosing it in the other, or making them both rigid and connecting their bases by a U-tube containing liquid. The fuel supply is controlled by the pressure in the reservoir acting through the vessel G<4>, or by floats on the valve G<7>, which returns the fuel to the suction side of the pump. The air and fuel supply to the combustion chamber is controlled by the pressure therein acting through a diaphragm and lift and gridiron valves. Combustion takes place in an inner axial tube, perforated and immersed in water at the bottom ; the gases rising around the outside of the tube are thrown against it by the conical part C<1> of the chamber. The water is supplied from a vessel W provided with a float valve W<2>. The water supply may be heated by the exhaust and in the jackets of the pumps. Ignition may be effected by electric apparatus which is controlled by the diaphragm of the admission valve of the combustion chamber so as to produce sparks only when a small charge is entering, and there is a risk of the flame being extinguished. A heated tube may be employed. The air supply may be controlled by the pressure in the combustion chamber. A pipe A<5>, connecting the air pipe A' with the chamber C below the level of the water therein, preserves a certain relation between the pressures in the air reservoir and the combustion chamber. The engine valves may be operated in any ordinary manner.
Patent GB-189707888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Sterilizing, Disinfecting, and similar purposes, and for Cultivating Bacteria.
Inventor: FOURNIER EUGENE
Filed: 1897-03-26
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 7888. Fournier, E. March 26. Spirit stoves ; vapour burners; ovens &c.-An apparatus constructed as shown in section is used for sterilizing instruments, bandages, &c., or, with some additions, for cultivating bacteria, or for generating vapour from formal or other disinfectant to fumigate a room. A cylindrical boiler A is supported in a casing B over a double lamp J, K. The larger burner J is used for heating up the apparatus, and is a vapour burner, started by burning spirit in a surrounding cup i, which may be raised or lowered by a lever F to regulate the flame. The smaller burner has a wick in a sliding tube, which is screw-threaded externally to engage an adjusting-pinionp, and is used to maintain the required temperature. The boiler is provided with a detachable top D and handle C, secured by clamping-bolts d, and with a safety-valve S. This has a weighted lever and valve, which may be held up by a catch to discharge the steam from the boiler ; it discharges through a whistle E.
Patent GB-189708580-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Single Acting Compound Steam Engines.
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM HOPE
Filed: 1897-04-03
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 8580. Wilson, W. H., and Mitchell, R. B. April 3. Single-acting high-speed compound engines; slide valves. - The hollow high and low pressure valves h, l move together on the rod R, which is driven from the crank shaft by an eccentric. When the rod R is at the top of its stroke, steam from the induction port S passes round the valve h to the steam port P' of the high-pressure cylinder H and forces its piston down, steam from its underside escaping through the port P<2> to the receiver. In the meantime, communication has been made between the top and bottom of the low-pressure cylinder L through the ports Q<1> and Q<2>. When the valves descend, steam escapes from H and P' through the valve h and passing through the port Q<1> forces down the piston of the cylinder L, and the steam from its underside escapes through the exhaust port E. As the piston of the cylinder H ascends, some of the steam from its upper side passes to its lower side through the port P<2>.
Patent GB-189710461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Saddles for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: TYLER COLIN PETERS
Filed: 1897-04-27
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 10,461. Tyler, C. P. April 27. Saddles.-A number of tubes A, or a single tube, are coiled in a suitable shape and arranged with spaces A' between. The tubes or coils, which have open ends, may be connected to the foundation B, which may be of felt, cloth, or other flexible material, or of metal or hard material, by sewing or lacing. The foundation B is attached to a perforated or open-worked plate supported upon the saddle springs C. A cover D of felt, cloth, or other soft - material is provided, and may be fixed by stitching or lacing, suitable perforations D' being provided in the cover for ventilation purposes. The saddle may be further fixed by means of the straps F, G connected to the cover or foundation, or to both. The Provisional Specification states that the tubes may be inflated, and that inflated balls or cells may be used in place of the tubes, and the arrangement may be fastened to an ordinary saddle.
Patent GB-189724587-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Apparatus for Producing Artistic Printing Surfaces.
Inventor: YOUNG CHARLES
Filed: 1897-10-23
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 24,587. Young, C. Oct. 23. Printing-surfaces; etching.-Relates to the production of artistic printing-surfaces. Lines, dots, or the like of any desired kind are impressed upon a plate of metal, glass, mica, or upon a drawing or photograph coated with wax or an etching-ground. Parts intended to be black in the printed impressions are cut through the wax by means of a sharp instrument heated electrically in the same way as the pen described in Specification No. 3552, A.D. 1896. The parts intended to be white in the printed impressions are filled in with wax by means of a tube A provided with a platinum wire B which is connected to electric conductors C and passes beneath the tube near the contracted mouth A'. Molten wax can be fed into the tube after removal of a cap E. In another form, the tube containing the wax is provided with a pen to which the molten wax passes. The mould, when finally prepared, can be used for obtaining electrotypes or other printing-surfaces, after heating to remove all jagged or rough parts. The Provisional Specification states also that the tubes A may be made of glass or the like.
Patent GB-189724668-A (GB)
Title: A Cycle Racing or Exercising Machine.
Inventor: BONES GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1897-10-25
Granted: 1898-10-25
Abstract: 24,668. Bones, G. J., and Hart, L. H. Oct. 25. Races, starting, timing, and judging. - The carriages A', supporting special home-trainers A, are constructed to travel a short distance proportionate to the distance an actual velocipede would have travelled, and are held at the start by hooks h operated by a lever h<2>. A projection on the latter, when it is moved to release the carriage, presses an electric button on the platform which causes a bell to ring and starts the clock timing the race. At the end of the race the front of the winning carriage presses another electric button, which stops the clock and also causes a correspondinglynumbered plate of an enunciator to fall.
Patent GB-189729440-A (GB)
Title: Rabbit and Game Crate.
Inventor: VAUGHAN WILLIAM BEED
Filed: 1897-12-13
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 29,440. Vaughan, W. B. Dec. 13. Packing-cases for rabbits and game are constructed by nailing the battens a to the ends b to form the sides and bottom. At the mouth a bar a is secured between the ends for the suspension of the rabbits &c. The ends, w h i c h have handholes e, are preferably strengthened by hoop iron.
Patent GB-189729537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gear Cases for Cycles.
Inventor: HOPKINS BERTHA ISABEL DACRE
IPC: B62J13/04
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 29,537. Hopkins, B. I. D., and Everitt, P. Dec. 14. Gear cases. - Consists in making gear cases with openings covered by slides to give access to the chain, and in special clips for securing divided gear cases. Fig. 1 shows a metal gear case with an opening in the lower part. The opening A is formed on both front and back of the case, and is closed by a U-shaped cover of metal, celluloid, or metal and celluloid, which slides in grooves b formed of bent metal strips soldered on the inner side of the case. The cover is kept closed by a bolt d sliding in sockets e. Leather gear cases are provided with a metal frame to receive the cover, which is kept in place by the lacing. One form of clip for securing divided gear cases is shown in Fig. 12. It consists of a strip of metal bent so as to embrace the stay H and then turned up to form ears q, one end of the strip being folded back in front as shown at s. Nuts r and washers t to receive the fixing-bolts u are soldered to the ears; one bolt u passes through each of the parts B, B' of the gear case. In a simpler form of clip, the part s is dispensed with. The clip is placed as shown at G, Fig. 1, the front of the case being fixed in the usual way.
Patent GB-189730008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Wheels for Mechanically Propelled Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1897-12-18
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 30,008. Southey, A. W., and Electric Motive Power Co. Dec. 18. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to separatelyswivelling steering-wheels, and comprises impruvements on the invention described in Specification No. 14,284, A.D. 1896. As described in the former Specification, the hub A is hollow and carries an inwardly-projecting axle which rotates within a sleeve C furnished with a controlling- arm I. According to the present invention, the pivot D on which the sleeve turns in the fixed axle-fork G passes towards one side of the wheel axle, giving a slight castor action. This allows the pivot D to be made in one piece.
Patent GB-189800139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refuse Consuming Furnaces, and in the Steam Generators Heated thereby.
Inventor: DECARIE FELIX LOUIS
Filed: 1898-01-03
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 139. Decarie, F. L. Jan. 3. Refuse-consuming furnaces. -Relates to arrangements for drying and consuming the garbage and refuse of towns and hospitals, and for utilizing the resultant heat in the generation of steam. Fig. 1 represents a side e elevation of the complete structure, Fig. 2 a vertical sectional elevation, Fig. 4 a transverse section on the line 4-4, Fig. 2, and Fig. 5 a transverse section on the line 5-5, Fig. 2. Refuse carried up the incline 47 to the platform 46 is dumped through feed - openings 44 into a series of incinerating- cells. Each cell contains a pair of grates arranged back to back below a /\-shaped arrangement of water and steam tubes and drums 11, 13, and 21. The refuse is caught by the tubes, and is there dried and burnt by the fire on the grates below. Fuel fit for immediate burning is dumped from the platform through the shoots 77 to the grates. By means of the partition walls between the cells, dampers such as 7, outlets 33, and flues 34 and 35, a cell may be cut out of action, or the heated gases distributed from one cell to another as desired. The gases eventually reach the flue 37, whence they pass over the furnace 41 for the destruction of malodorous fumes, and escape by the stack 42. Ashes &c. from the grates are caught by the conveyer aprons 30. The coarser particles which are retained by the separating- sieveattached to the conveyer are carried in one direction, and the finer particles which traverse the sieve in the other direction. The materials thus separated can be used for making road beds. A further charging of the cells is accomplished by means of the end elevator 69 and the conveyers 73. These raise and carry the refuse which has been dried in the water and steam jacketed. chamber 48 to the overhead shoots 76 from which it drops into the cells. The feeding-troughs for the elevator 69 are shown at 60. The chamber 48 is formed of a double casing containing the water and steam tubular system 11<a> similar to those within the cells previously mentioned. Fuel is fed to the chamber through the charging-apertures 57. Liquid is caught by the trough 82. The dried garbage passes to the conveyer 64, Fig. 5. The finer particles are separated by means of the sieve 61 and descend the shoots 62, while the remaining mass is taken to the end elevator 69. Steam from the casings, as well as from the tubular grates and drums in the respective cells, is collected and led away for use. Fig. 7 shows a smaller arrangement of crematory for use in hospitals. The drying-chamber is shown at 104 and the incinerating-chamber at 105. It is separated from the former by the water partition 91 and is provided with the #-shaped tubular system 108 upon which the refuse is dumped for drying and burning. The down-draught flue 94 is provided with a fire for consuming fumes. Suitable dampers are provided.
Patent GB-189812144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Stands and in the Manufacture of same.
Inventor: JOHNSON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 12,144. Johnson, T. May 28. Stands. - A piece of wire A is bent into the form shown in Fig. 1, the bent portions being secured together at B, C, and a<8>. The cycle rear wheel rests in the loop a<5>, and is secured at the top by the loop a<1>. In a modification, the wire is crossed at B and C and is secured together by wire. In another form, the front ends of the portion a<6> are not bent inwards but are formed into feet, and in other forms the portion a<5> is secured at either or both ends to cross-pieces which support the stand.
Patent GB-189812767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Pumps or Inflators and the like.
Inventor: BAILEY HARRY DORNING
Filed: 1898-06-07
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 12,767. Bailey, H. D. June 7. Inflating, pumps for. A bracket C is fixed to the discharge nozzle B of an ordinary inflator to receive the foot of the operator.
Patent GB-189812961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: EVINOF JULIUS
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 12,961. Evinof, J. June 9. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.- Relates to means for preventing bottles from being refilled, after having been once emptied. The neck is formed with an internal ledge b, to form a support for the flange d of the cylinder c, the upper portion g of which forms a seat for the valve k, and is externally threaded to receive the screwed sleeve h. The valve k is pivoted to the spindle j, and is normally held on its seat by the spring l. When the bottle is inverted, the valve is displaced by the weight o, acting through the cranked rod p, into the position shown in dotted lines, to permit the contents to be poured out A guard plate m prevents tampering with the valve, and a grid s limits the movement of the rod p. The weight o is enclosed in a cage n, which is made of conical form, as shown, so that the valve will not be opened until the bottle has been tilted beyond the horizontal. The parts may be secured in the neck by any suitable means, but, preferably, the upper part of the neck is made separate, and screwed on the sleeve h, a flexible washer u, which is expanded outwards into the groove v, being interposed to form a tight joint &c. The top part t of the neck may be fixed by cement &c., or by spinning a metal band w over the adjacent edges, or by spring pins in one part engaging in a groove in the other part. Projections f on the ledge b engage with corresponding recesses in the flange d, to hold the cylinder c in position when connecting the parts. In a modification, the groove v is omitted.
Patent GB-189815688-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Acetylene Lamp for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHMITT LUDWIG
Filed: 1898-07-18
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 15,688. Schmitt, L. July 18. Acetylene lamps for cycles and other vehicles. Water from the chamber B is conducted by a winding pipe G to the valve F, and thence to the carbide chamber A. The spindle of the valve is bored axially to receive a wire or needle-pointed rod b, which may be reciprocated by means of the knob c so as to clear the water inlet g of any obstruction. An insulating-packing E is fitted to prevent the heat from extending to the lamp casing. In a modification, water is supplied by a wick placed in a straight tube.
Patent GB-189902685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces.
Inventor: DEITZ EDMOND
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1900-02-06
Abstract: 2685. Deitz, E. Feb. 6. Braces.-Consists in making brace tabs of pure rubber, and in providing them with means for p r e v e n t i n g them from breaking at the points of attachment or connection w i t h the shoulder straps. Fig. 3 shows i n front and s i d e view a tab g made of pure rubber and provided on each face at the point of attachment with a pad k of compressible material such as leather. Over the pads is fitted a metallic attachment m, Fig. 5, the surface of which is ribbed or provided with projections which press into the pad beneath. Fig. 2 shows the complete tab provided with a ring f for attachment to the brace buckle &c. A double tab is also described consisting of two flat rubber strips provided with holes and united by a rubber cord arranged to slide on a roller. The shoulder straps are each preferably made with a bend formed by cutting or curving the material, and at this point a piece of leather may be attached to them. The Provisional Specification states that the single tab is made by passing the small end of the tab through a ring and then cementing this end to the other part of the tab, the whole being held together by a riveted eye or the like.
Patent GB-189906805-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bottle Stopper.
Inventor: SAXINGER OTTO
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 6805. Saxinger, O. March 29. Stoppers.-Relates to a bottle stopper which is adapted to serve also for siphon bottles. The passage d, Fig. 2, in the stopper a is normally closed by the valve i mounted on the pins j &c., the valve being opened by the push g, against the internal pressure, to permit the contents to be discharged through the tube k and passage h. The tube k is secured in the bottle neck by a washer. The push g is surrounded by a packing- washer f, which serves also as a spring. The stopper is secured in the bottle by a bow fastening m. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the passage h opens on the top of the stopper. In a modification of the form shown in Fig. 2, the washer f is replaced or supplemented by a spring, and the valve i is attached to the push g.
Patent GB-189912100-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stopper for Bottles.
Inventor: KNOWLES FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,100. Knowles, F. W. June 10. Stoppers. - T h e plug a of the stopper is slightly tapered, and is formed with a flange b and pegs d, to prevent the cork or other expansible washer c (which can be pressed over them when wet) from working off.
Patent GB-189912137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM EDMUND
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-08-10
Abstract: 12,137. Simpson, W. E. June 10. Lubricators.-Relates to lubricators which are specially applicable for lubricating the cylinders of high-speed internal - combustion motors. Oil and graphite are fed from the reservoirs c, d re spectively. The valves e, f may be geared together, as shown, so that the amount of lubricant fed may be varied without altering the relative proportions cf oil and graphite. The feeding of the lubricants may be assisted by pressure. Rotary buckets or other mechanical feeding-devices may be employed.
Patent GB-189922026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering or Closing Bottles.
Inventor: GOETTING FERDINAND LOUIS CARL
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,026. G÷tting, F. L. C. W. Nov. 3. Stoppers.-The neck of the bottle is formed with lugs or projections o, s, to the former of which the stopper d is hinged by means of the link g, the projection s serving for the engagement of the closing-lever h. The lug o may be replaced by a projection, beneath which the hinge pin i is engaged, the pin being carriedbyaring encircling the neck. The projections being formed in all cases at equal distances from the mouth, a uniform stoppering of different bottles is ensured, while the construction also allows the stopper and its attachments to be turned completely back against the neck when emptying the bottle.
Patent GB-190005348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: HOFFMAN PAUL
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5348. Hoffman, P. March 21. Lamp stoves. - A portable cooking - apparatus consists of a frame of three or more hinged side pieces A, A<1>, A<2> and a hinged support B for a lamp. The sides A, A' are secured when in use by a catch c, and the support B by a lug d taking in a recess e.
Patent GB-190006635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosion Engines.
Inventor: WILSON WALTER GORDON
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 6635. Wilson, W. G. April 9. Drawings to Specification. Flywheels.-The spokes of a flywheel form fan blades to create a current of air around the cylinders of explosion engines, particularly those used on motor cars.
Patent GB-190008088-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photomechanical Process for Producing Printing Surfaces.
Inventor: VOGEL ERNST
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 8088. Vogel, E. May 1. Photo-mechanical printing; negatives for photo-mechanical printing, producing.-Relates to a method of producing printing-surfaces. An impression from a printing-block is made on celluloid, gelatine, or other translucent material. A copy of this impression is printed by light on a layer of asphalt, chrome gelatine, or the like on a metal or stone support. The metal or stone is now etched with perchloride of iron or the like. From the deeply-impressed plate thus obtained, casts in celluloid, gutta-percha, or the like are taken, and these may be used as printing - surfaces, or for the Woodbury-type process. Instead of copying the positive directly on metal or stone, it may be copied on transfer or pigment paper, and the copy transferred in the usual way to metal or stone, and subsequently developed.
Patent GB-190008974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draw-gear and Coupling Devices for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: CHARLES ALBERT GOULD
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 8974. Lake, H. H., [Gould, C. A.]. May 15. Couplings, automatic.-In couplings and drawgear of the type described in Specification No. 2746, A.D. 1899, means are provided for turning aside the draw-head to allow space for manipulating an ordinary screw coupling arranged above it as in Fig. 1. On disconnecting the hook 22 and withdrawing the pins 18, the pivoted sockets 13 containing the "righting" springs 12 may be turned backwards, and allow the draw-head 8 to be turned on its pivot 9.
Patent GB-190009575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps or Apparatus for the Compression of Gas or Air applicable to Compressors for Refrigerators, Mining and other Purposes.
Inventor: O'BRIEN JOHN OWDEN
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 9575. O'Brien, J. O., [Enock, A. G., and Enock, D.]. May 24. Pastons; crossheads.-To avoid clearance in air and gas compressors for refrigerators, mining, &c., and in some kinds of water pumps, the piston is made to impinge against the cylinder cover, and a spring is placed between the crank-pin and the piston. Fig. 2 shows the spring applied to a crosshead. The spring 5 is compressed between a collar 8 on the piston-rod 2 and the crosshead 3 ; the collar is retained by a cage 4. Fig. 3 shows the spring 22 applied to a trunk piston 16 with an inlet valve 17. The trunk is prolonged to work in a crosshead guide 19, the spring being mounted between a shoulder and the crosshead 18.