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Patent GB-189806703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Liquid Fuel Burners.
Inventor: DAVIES PRESTON
Filed: 1898-03-19
Granted: 1899-06-19
Abstract: 6703. Davies, P., Woodcock, B., and Oddy, E. March 19. Spray burners.-Hydrocarbon oil and steam are supplied to a combustion chamber through a "feeding-apparatus" or burner consisting of an inner tube with a flared nozzle b for the oil and an outer tube with a contracted nozzle b<3> for the steam, the oil nozzle being fitted with an adjusting- needle b<4> on a screwed spindle. The issuing jet of steam takes the bulbous form indicated by dotted lines, by which means a more perfect vacuum is obtained and a better inductive action on the oil, which is not supplied under pressure. The issuing vapours are also concentrated on the dash brick or point of firing. They may be directed on the incandescent coke or other fuel. The supply of air to support combustion may be regulated by sliding doors at c. A sliding door may be fitted across the combustion chamber to cut off the burner from the inner part of the chamber when required.
Patent GB-189807515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Couplings or Clutches.
Inventor: HABER EUGEN
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 7515. Haber, E. March 29. Shaft couplings. -The pin n on a crank b or disc on the one shaft engages a slotted bar P at the ends of which are pivoted shoes p<1>, p' adapted to engage with the inner periphery of a drum a on the other shaft.
Patent GB-189809692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resistance Apparatus for Regulating Electro-motors.
Filed: 1898-04-27
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 9692. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. April 27. Motors, controlling.-One set of resistances is employed consecutively for starting the motor and subsequently weakening the field. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement for a series motor. One set of resistances is employed with two switch arms as shown. The arms are first on the contacts o, o'. On moving the arm from o<1> over the contacts 1 to 7, the motor is started and the resistances cut out. The magnetic field is next weakened by moving the second switch arm from o over the contacts 8 to 10. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement for a shunt motor. Instead of having two switch arms, contacts may be suitably mounted on a rotary drum,
Patent GB-189816267-A (GB)
Title: Electric Communicator for Use as a Means of Communication between Passengers and Guards or Drivers of Trains.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG GEORGE
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1899-07-26
Abstract: 16,267. Armstrong, G. July 26. Signalling and communicating on trains.-The line-wires C of the passengers' communication apparatus, which includes a battery A and bell G in the guard's van &c., are connected between the carriages by the ordinary couplings b, to which they are connected by the screw terminals D. An operating switch-lever E is provided in each compartment, and an indicator F on the lever spindle K shows, outside the carriage, the compartment in which the alarm originated.
Patent GB-189819439-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Congealing and Separating Solid Paraffin from Liquid Hydrocarbons.
Inventor: WISHART JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 19,439. Wishart, J. Sept. 13. Refrigerators. - Relates to the separation of solid paraffin &c. from liquid hydrocarbons. The paraffin in the liquid state on leaving the still is cooled by passing through the coiled pipe A contained in a refrigerating- chamber B. The pipe A<1> leads immediately to the filter-press.
Patent GB-189821688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Refuse Destructors and the like.
Inventor: BAKER JOSEPH ALLEN
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 21,688. Baker, J. A., and Baker, W. K. Oct. 14. Refuse drying and consuming furnaces.-Relates to means for drying and consuming towns' refuse, to apparatus in connection therewith for treating animal matter with steam for the purpose of sterilizing it and for the removal of fatty, glutinous, gelatinous, and other like products, and to apparatus for cremating the solid residues, animal carcases, &c. Refuse to be consumed is carried by an endless-chain elevator C up an inclined passage E over the surface of a central flue D, so that it is dried in transit. It is then delivered to the furnace A, falling first on an inclined grate or baffle A' and then on a reversely-inclined grate A'. The floor of the ashpit is also inclined. The air for combustion is drawn with the refuse up the passage E, where it mixes with offensive gases given off during drying, and the mixture, passing over the refuse on the grate or baffle A', is finally delivered to the ashpit through the channel G. The products of combustion are first used to heat a water-tube or other steam boiler B, B<1>, which supplies steam to drive the elevator &c., and are then led away down the flue D in the drying-passage to the underground flue K, in which pipes F are preferably arranged for heating the air before it is delivered into the drying-passage. The sterilizing and digesting apparatus for animal matter consists of a tank L to which steam is supplied from the boiler B. Semi-solid matter may be discharged into the furnace through the pipe L', and liquids may be drawn off by the varinus cocks shown. One form of cremator is shown at M. The gases from a furnace M' are conveyed through a chamber M<3> in which the matter to be cremated is placed, and afterwards pass to the ashpit of the main furnace A. The matter to be cremated may be placed in a closed chamber round which the furnace gases circulate. Two or more furnaces such as A may be combined with one boiler. According to the Provisional Specification, a yielding barrier may be fitted at the mouth of the elevator and arranged to operate a belt shifter, clutch, or the like, so that the elevator may be stopped automatically by the entrance of any large mass.
Patent GB-189824780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Merry-go-rounds.
Inventor: RUCKEMESSER BERNHARD
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,780. Ruckemesser, B., and Schufft, K. Nov. 24. Roundabouts.-Ships or other vehicles are carried round tracks which in plan appear as intersecting circles, the tracks being at the same time undulated. Fig. 1 shows a part of a merry-go-round in sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 the same in plan. The ships, supported on rollers, are moved along the tracks through vertical spindles g, each of which is caught by a gap f in a plate d. These plates are rotated below the platform by toothed wheels round which a travelling chain e passes. At the intersection of the circles the neighbouring plate catches by means of its gap the spindle g, and continues the movement of the ship above the next circular track. A guide k is provided below each ship. By varying the direction of rotation of the plates, the ships may be arranged to follow each other, or to cross each others' paths.
Patent GB-189901745-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Composition for use as a Flooring and Roofing Material, also applicable to other Purposes.
Inventor: ROSS JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-15
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 1745. Ross, J. Jan. 25. Paving-materials.-A composition adapted for flooring, roofing, and paving purposes, and stated to be waterproof and practically fireproof, is prepared as follows :-Blue-black clay and slaked lime, preferably kunkur, are mixed, ground, sundried, and burnt. The product is ground or sifted, and is mixed with sand and subsequently with molten pitch.
Patent GB-189902221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying, Cooling and otherwise Treating Grain and other Substances.
Inventor: HESS GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 2221. Hess, G. H. Jan. 31. Bleaching and damping grain.-Relates to an apparatus for drying and afterwards cooling, or for softening or bleaching, grain and other substances. The grain passes from a hopper B through a number of parallel racks C, C', C', C<3>, having shelves 1 shaped as shown and secured to flanges on uprights 2. Front these racks the material passes through valves D to racks c, c', c', c<3>, which are emptied through valves d to a hopper E. Cold air is driven by an apparatus J into a chamber H, whence it passes through chambers f<1>, f<3>, the cooling-racks, and chambers f, f<2>, f<4> to' a beating-chamber I, preferably having steam pipes K. Thence the hot air passes through a chamber M, chambers F<1>, F<3>, the drying-racks, and chambers F, F<2>, F' to the exterior of the enclosing-walls A, suitable walls being provided to direct the air current. In addition to the horizontal partitions G, G<1>, G<2>, G<3>, G', other partitions are preferably provided to cause the air current to pass through the material two or more times in both the cooling and drying racks. To allow free closing of the valves D and d, the hoppers 0 are made shorter at one side than the other, and the valves, which are actuated by levers 7, spindles 6 with arms, and links 5, have projections 8, Fig. 11, which engage guides 10 carried by recessed brackets 9. This apparatus may be used for passing moist air through grain to soften it, or for passing steam and sulphur fumes through grain to bleach it
Patent GB-189908322-A (GB)
Inventor: DRUCE EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 8322. Druce, E. April 20. Coffee &c. making apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for making coffee, boiling water, and heating milk, farinaceous foods, &c. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation, partly in section. The water compartments 1, 2, 3 are heated by the burners M. The filling-openings are covered by heavy hinged lids E. Steam pressure forces the boiling water up the pipes J, to run over the coffee contained in the perforated receptacles N into the jars D, which are provided with draw-off cocks F. The central compartment is used for heating milk, and is provided with recesses in its upper surface to hold jugs &c. containing liquid foods etc.; hot water may be drawn from the cock K. Gauges L are provided to show the heights of water in the compartments.
Patent GB-189910066-A (GB)
Title: Machines for Turning Round Bars.
Inventor: BRIGHTMAN LATHAM H
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 10,066. Brightman, L. H. May 12. Lathes.-A machine for turning round bars has a hollow spindle 6 carrying cutter-heads 16, 17 and steady rests 18, 19. The spindle is driven from a shaft 9 which also drives a worm shaft 25 connected by worm gearing 28, 30, 31, Fig. 5, with upright shafts 32. These shafts carry discs 36 with pointed teeth for feeding the rod R through the spindle, the shafts being adjustable laterally by screws 40, 41 to suit different diameters of rods. A stay 45 is fixed between the two pairs of discs 36 to guide the rod. Each cutter-head consists of a disc 54, Fig. 11, with recesses 56 to receive one cutter 59 aod three guides 57, adjusted by screws 60 and held by plates 61. The disc 54 is fixed on a yoke on the spindle by slots 55. The steady rests are of similar construction, but have an additional guide in place of the cutter. A gauge, fitting centrally in the cutter and steady-rest heads, is provided for each diameter, to ensure the bar being turned cylindrical and to the proper diameter. A carriage, travelling on rails and having a clamp, is provided at each end of the machine to support the rod which first enters the head 17, and is fed through the steady rest 18, the hollow spindle, the steady rest 19, and the cutter-head 16. The bed is divided into two troughs, one forming an oil bath for the worm gearing, and the other catching the lubricant supplied to the cutter-heads. Perforated plates 21 deflect the turnings. The cutter-heads may be enclosed to prevent the scattering of turnings.
Patent GB-189911659-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Preserving Fruit and Vegetables.
Inventor: DICK CHARLES ISAAC
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 11,659. Dick, C. I. June 5. Fruit-carrying vessels. -Fruit and vegetables, especially bananas, are preserved during transit &c. by packing the fruit in the wood shavings known as " Excelsior," in crates. The crates are then maintained at a temperature of 60‹-70‹ F. Figs. 1, 2, and 4 show a ship fitted with arrangements for keeping the temperature constant. The crates are packed on shelves C, the air space round which can be heated or cooled by passing steam, or expanding ammonia, respectively into pipes D arranged as shown, and connected to cross-pipes M and N, provided with pipes and stop cocks to enable them to be connected with either the steam boiler or the cooling-arrangements. The cooling- apparatus consists of a compressor I, which forces ammonia from a reservoir through the coil tank F to the pipes D, from which it passes into a tank G as shown.
Patent GB-189912816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eyeletting Machinery.
Inventor: KNIGHT GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 12,816. Knight, G. June 20. Eyeleting.-Relates to a machine for setting a series of eyelets simultaneously, such as a row of eyelets on a boot or shoe. The eyelets are fed down a raceway consisting of a bottom plate D and a top plate E. The top plate is grooved to form races for the eyelets, which slide, flange downwards, between it and the bottom plate. Means are provided for adjusting the top plate to suit eyelets of different sizes. The raceway is reciprocated by suitable mechanism. As it moves back, the extension f passes into the pile of eyelets at the back of the hopper a<2>. Such eyelets as enter the grooves beneath the plate in proper position slide down the races, while the others are swept back by the action of the revolving brush f. The eyelets are supplied to the hopper a<2> from a second hopper a<8> with a sliding gate a<7>. When it is desired to change to a different size of eyelet, the hopper a' can be emptied by removing the slide a<1>. The eyelets, after sliding down the races, are stopped by the fingers e'. When the plunger F is raised, the pin C<3> enters the eyelet above it, and removes it from underneath the finger e<4>, carrying it upwards and inserting it through the hole prepared to receive it. When the pin C<3> strikes the upper pin B<3>, the spring C<2> yields, and the sleeve C<4>, continuing to rise, presses the eyelet against the pin B<3> and sets it. A spring B<5> above the pin B<3> yields, if necessary. The machine may be constructed with two raceways for eyelets and two sets of apparatus for setting the eyelets. Either set of apparatus can be operated at will by means of a treadle which actuates a clutch connecting the shaft G with the continuously-running pulley H. The clutch only remains in action during one revolution of the shaft G, so that the parts of the apparatus are only actuated once. One of the shafts G is hollow, and a spindle running through it is in constant connection with one of the pulleys H. This spindle carries a pulley round which passes the belt m<3> which drives the brush f. The brush is therefore constantly rotated independently of the rest of the apparatus, which is actuated intermittently.
Patent GB-189914839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Tubes of Water-tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: DUERR GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 14,839. D³rr, G. July 18. Water-tube boilers; tubes, water.-To facilitate the withdrawal of deposit from the close ends of " Field " tubes, they are closed by caps or plugs. Their ends are reduced and provided each with a screwed ring r which rests on the support w. The rings are received in holes in an asbestos-lined plate p forming part of the casing of the boiler. Fig. 1 shows a cap k with a separate disc u closing the end of the tube. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, a joint is made between the cap and the ring .r. Fig. 5 shows a plug screwing into the ring r. Openings are provided for the escape of water on slightly screwing back the cap or plug.
Patent GB-189918161-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Soup Plate.
Inventor: ROWLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 18,161. Rowley, T. Sept. 8. Plates.-Relates to an improved form of soup plate, to prevent spilling when tilted, as in ships &c. The plate is shown in section Fig. 3, the edge b curved inwards being used to prevent spilling. In order to carry a number of plates one above the other, the ridge e is made so as to fit into the recess d in the bottom of each plate.
Patent GB-189919998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Weighing Machines.
Inventor: REISERT MICHAEL EDUARD
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 19,998. Reisert, M. E. Oct. 5. Equi-armed balances ; weights, methods of using.-An equi-armed balance, for weighing corn, wheat, groats, and the like, and fitted with a device for actuating the weights, is shown in the Figures. The beam a carries a tray e on which the weights h can rest. A shaft d is mounted un the frame, and carries pulleys e from which a girder f is suspended by ropes g. By means of hooks i or suitable clutches any required number of weights can be hung on to the girder. By means of a hand-lever r on the shaft the weights which are suspended from the girder can be lifted up, and the hand-lever engages with a catch l and keeps the weights raised. The device is adapted for selfregistering weighing-machines.
Patent GB-189920930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Artificial Building Stone.
Inventor: BRUYN GUSTAV DE
Filed: 1899-10-19
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 20,930. Bruyn, G. de. Oct. 19. Building blocks are roughened on one or more surfaces, to form a support for plaster, by forcing into the stone, while it is still plastic, fragments of stone. or other hard material, as shown in Fig 1.
Patent GB-189921562-A (GB)
Title: A Separators for Plates of Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 21,562. Leitner, H. Oct. 28. Secondary b a tteries.-Relates to separators a, Fig. 2, for the plates of secondary batteries, and consists in constructing them of a non-conducting material, such as ebonite, in the form of a grating having square or rectangular holes b through it arranged in vertical rows. One side of the separator is flat, so as to bear against and support the active material of the battery plate. On the other side are projecting semicircular ribs d, arranged so that, when two plates are brought together, the ribs on one bear against parts between the holes of the other where there are no ribs. Two of the plates may be made by doubling a single plate along the middle so as to take a battery plate between the folds, a hole being provided for the passage of the conducting-tang. The ribs may be flat instead of semicircular, and adjacent separator plates may be cemented to the ribs of each other. Of two adjacent separator plates, one may be made without ribs and be cemented to the ribs of the other. Two adjacent separator plates may be placed face to face in such a manner that the holes through the two plates are not coincident.
Patent GB-189922331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: THIERRY MICHEL CHARLES PHILIPP
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 22,331. Thierry, M. C. P., Thierry, C. V., Sturrock, G. D., and Mennons, r. F. H. L. Nov. 8. Axle-boxes and other axle bearings.-The sleeve b, which is formed in one or several pieces, is loose on the axle a, so that it can act as a ordinary bearing in the event of the rollers failing to turn. The rollers c, which are conical, are kept apart by the discs c<1>, c<2> mounted on spindles passing through them. Adjustment is effected by moving the loose sleeve b, or the external sleeve d, longitudinally. In the case illustrated, the sleeve d is adjusted by means of the screw f acting on the bell-shaped piece e.
Patent GB-190000048-A (GB)
Title: The Production of a Concentrated Hopped Wort.
Inventor: HOBSON HERBERT AMOS
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 48. Hobson, H. A. Jan. 1. Beverages, materials for; beverages, treating to facilitate transport; brewing; hops, treating.- Relates to the production of a concentrated hopped wort, the object being to render the extract cheaply transportable, and so that beer, either 'alcoholic or non-alcoholic, may be produced from it by the addition of water and yeast, or of water alone. Hops are first treated mechanically so as to remove about half the quantity of lupulin or " flour " they contain, and an extract is then obtained from them by heating them in plain water. From the extract thus obtained tannic acid is removed by the addition of malt or other substance containing albumen, and the extract is then run into the mash tun, and serves as the liquid for mashing the malt and grain. The wort thus obtained is strained and concentrated, preferably in vacuo, to the required degree, and the lupulin mentioned above is added and stirred into it just before the final degree of concentration is attained. The concentrated extract is placed in kegs or drums for transport.
Patent GB-190003362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Chairs.
Inventor: FIRNHABER EDWARD
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 3362. Firnhaber, E. Feb. 20. Chairs.-The back and arms of a child's high chair consist of top and bottom rails 13, 15 connected by spindles 16. The rail 13 has dowels fitting in the top 10 having legs 11 and rails 12. The play board is in two parts, having corresponding dowels and holes at the meeting parts, and has staples running on rods 24 pivoted to the arms by sockets 26, Fig. 4. The two parts are connected by a hook and eye, and may be swung aside to give access ; they have fixed on their underside cutaway guard pieces 28, which act as supports and are secured in place by bolts 36. The arms and back are held in place by angle flaps 20 secured by bolts and wing nuts. To prevent overturning, arms 32 fixed to half-sockets 30, 31 are clamped by springs 33 to the bottoms of the legs. The back and arms may be removed, and the sockets 30, 31 may be clamped to the dowels on the underside of the rail 13, and the child can then be placed between the arms, which are placed on the floor.
Patent GB-190006810-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Fish Hooks.
Inventor: MORROW ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6810. Morrow, A. April 11. Fish-hooks.-The shank is twisted as at D to assist in retaining the bait. An ordinary hook may be fitted with a separate twisted attachment.
Patent GB-190006941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyor Chains for Box-filling Machines.
Inventor: LUNDGREN FRANS
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 6941. Lundgren, F. April 12. Packeting or parcelling matches &c.-A conveyer, for carrying match or other boxes during the operation of filling, is formed of a series of connected links A, each of which is formed with low transverse walls D, so as to provide one or more compartments E for receiving the drawers H, and skeleton or outer cases G of the boxes. One or more shoulders F are formed at convenient parts of the compartments E, to bold the cases G in position while the drawers H are being partially forced therefrom, as shown in Fig. 2; or small hooks may be provided for the same purpose. After a drawer has been filled, it is pushed back into its case by a plunger, the case being held by means of a fixed stop K, Fig. 2, or the like. The conveyer travels over polygonal pulleys, which may be mounted upon shafts inclined from the horizontal.
Patent GB-190010187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forges.
Inventor: SCHALLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-06-02
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 10,187. Schaller, J. June 2. Smith's forges.-Relates to a portable folding forge for military use. The legs are jointed at g, and on disconnecting the struts h may be folded up, and turned round their pivots e into the box k that forms the body of the forge. The bellows are carried by horns l entering holes in the legs, and remain attached during the folding operation. The handle q for working the bellows may be shortened for folding by sliding the outer portion through the sleeve q<2>. The portion n of the blast pipe folds up into the box disconnected from the bellows. The bottom of the box k is provided with hinged lids r, which, when the apparatus is in use, are folded out, as shown in Fig. 2, to serve as a table for tools &c., being supported by pivoted brackets s.