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Patent GB-189808306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heaters.
Inventor: OLIPHANT WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 8306. Oliphant, W. April 7. Water-heaters, gas.-The water-heater shown in the Figure has a suitable tank A with a coil of pipes B and a burner or series of burners C. The water supply pipe D is connected to the valve E, which opens when the water is turned on, and allows the water to enter the pipes B. The valve spindle e is connected to the gas supply valve G, so that, when the valve E opens, the gas is automatically allowed to pass to the burners. A pilot burner is provided, or a bye-pass may be provided, for lighting the burners. The burners have baffleplates to spread the flame. A hand-cock may be provided to turn the gas off, instead of the automatic arrangement.
Patent GB-189808421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc-adjusting Ball Bearings.
Inventor: HESLOP JOHN JAMES SHIELDS
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8421. Heslop, J. J. S., and Penning, C. H. April 9. Ball bearings, discadjusting, for cycles &c. After the disc D has been adjusted, the washer G, which is prevented by projecting lugs from turning, is put in place. The split cone C, attached to the washer, is compressed when the outer ring W is screwed up so that it grips the central boss of the disc.
Patent GB-189810138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Blocks for use on Railways.
Inventor: TRENKEL FRANZ
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 10,138. Trenkel, F. May 3. Scotch blocks.-The stop p with curved sides is hinged at e to a bracket b bolted to the rails, and may have lugs n which take into recesses o in the bracket to avoid strain on the hinge. A hooked bolt f takes into an undercut recess m to look the block, and is liberated by a key. The keyhole i is protected by a flap k. In a modification, there are two blocks, one for each rail, connected by a rod, one block being hinged and the other carrying the lock.
Patent GB-189813785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Cranes.
Inventor: HEILEN HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 13,785. Heilen, H. June 21. Crones, portable. Jibs B and B<1> are mounted at the end of a frame A and rotated about their axes by bevel gearing C, D, C<1>, D<1>, operated independently by cranks F and F<1>. The lifting- ropes pass around drums H and H<1> driven from a shaft K, operated by hand through spur-wheels J', J<1>, and J.
Patent GB-189816483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Carriages and Wagons.
Inventor: EASTWOOD JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 16,483. Eastwood, J. July 28. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 3 shows a plan of the coupling. The movable jaw D, consisting of the jaw proper d, the arm d<1>, and catch d<2>, is pivoted to the casing C on the vertical pin c. The vertical sliding plate E has a compound slot which engages with an inclined face of the catch piece d<2>. The coupling is shown applied to two wagons in Fig. 2. The sliding plate E is lifted when the spindle H is rocked by means of the handle h<3>. When buffers are dispensed with, the bolt B slides in a tube surrounded by a helical spring. To connect the coupling with an ordinary chain coupling, a link X capable of adjustment is provided and connected by a chain to the bolt B.
Patent GB-189819079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heeling Machinery.
Inventor: GAMBLE HENRY PERCIVAL
Filed: 1898-09-07
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 19,079. Gamble, H. P., and Black, A. Sept. 7. Nailing. - Fig. 1 shows a part longitudinal section, Fig. 2 a part transverse section, and Fig. 7 a part plan. Consists of means for supplying pins or nails to the horn of a heeling-machine. The pins, contained in hoppers, Fig. 2, are removed therefrom a few at a time over partitions G, by slides D, F, of which one rises while the other falls and vice versÔ. The pins fall between bars H, between which they hang by their heads, and are pushed along, by slides connected to the carriage L, towards jaws m, m<1>, Fig. 7, formed on slides M, M<1>. These slides, which are connected by a spring M<6> so that the jaws m, m<1> are normally pressed together, receive a transverse motion from a rack O. On their movement to the right, the pins held between the jaws m<1> and bars H are first dropped, the pins between the jaws m, m' being afterwards dropped when the upper slide M strikes the stop B<3>. The rack 0 is moved by arms on the upper ends of shafts P, Q, on the lower ends of which are arms P', Q<2> engaged by projections on the carriage L at different points of the latter s inward motion. The carriage L and the slides D, F are actuated from a single treadle. Attached to the rack 0, and to the oppositelymoved rack and geared to it, are shutters R, which, when the pins are dropped by the slides M, M<1>, occupy the positions shown in Fig. 10. On the rack 0 moving back to the left, the pins are thus dropped head first into the shoots S, and enter holes in the receiver L', Fig. 12, on the outer end of the carriage L. The bottom of the receiver consists of a plate U, having holes corresponding to those in the receiver, but normally held out of register by a spring U<2>. On the next forward motion (to the right in Fig. 1) of the carriage L, a lip U<1> on the plate U engages the horn C<6>, into which the pins are thus allowed to drop.
Patent GB-189821748-A (GB)
Title: Improved Boot Stretcher.
Inventor: SCHISCHA ADOLF
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 21,748. Schischa, A. Oct. 15. Trees and stretchers.-These are made in two portions, pushed apart by a spring, which may be of the form shown or of any other form preferred. A spring d under the fore part holds it against the upper. A clip e may be used to prevent the excessive expansion of the spring.
Patent GB-189821830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Apparatus and Method employed in the Production of Lead Oxide and the Treatment of Rough Litharge.
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-10-17
Abstract: 21,830. Matthews' Lancashire, Cheshire, and North Wales District White Lead Co., Pope, S., and Barton, G. V. Oct. 17. Lead oxides.-Molten lead is placed in a closed pot or vessel a, heated by a furnace of any form, and provided in its lowest part with a horizontal paddle or stirrer b which is operated by the shaft b<1>, bevel gearing b<4>, b<6>, and shaft b<5> driven by means of pulleys b<8>. Above the stirrers are closed openings a', a<2> for introducing the fused lead and for cleaning-out, and an outlet a<3> leading to a shoot a'. A combined jet of heated air and superheated steam under pressure is passed on to the surface of the lead by a curved tube c', so as to cause the lead to pass in the direction of the arrow. The wave formed meets vertical projections or baffle-plates a<9>, and finally a depending screen a<5> with considerable force, the result being that the oxide formed by the blast is finely broken up, and is directed to the outlet a<3>, while the molten lead is prevented from escaping by horizontal flanges a<7>, a<8>. Instead of adding more lead, crude litharge may be added. The cloud of lead oxide passes through depositing-chambers e, having communicating openings e<1>, and discharge doors e<2>. The lighter particles which leave the last chamber pass down a tube f dipping into a tub g, while the still uncondensed particles pass by a cross-tube to the lower end of a vertical tube h, down which water passes from the washing- barrel h<1>, having inclined baffle-plates h<2>, to the tub g. By this arrangement, the whole of the lead oxide is collected.
Patent GB-189822858-A (GB)
Title: Combined Apparatus for Regulating the Supply of Electricity to Lamps, Motors, and other Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: PRESTWICH ERNEST EDGLEY
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,858. Prestwich, E. E., and Burt, L. N., [trading as Prestwich & Burt]. Oct. 31. Regulating; switches.-Relates to regulating the supply of current to multiple circuits containing lamps or motors &c., and is especially applicable in theatres. A resistance, either a choking coil or an ohmic resistance, is inserted in each circuit. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement for use with alternating currents. A number of choking coils J are arranged in the circuits, and the cores j may be moved simultaneously or in combinations. On a shaft A are fixed a set of notched wheels D and loose pulleys E, the latter carrying cords i connected to the cores j. The pulleys carry telescopic handles F fitted with detents g by which any one or set of pulleys may be locked to the shaft. The shaft is rotated by worm or other gearing B. For continuous currents, adjustable resistances replace the choking coils, the cores J carrying contacts o for short-circuiting the coils when in the lowest position.
Patent GB-189823489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Hinged Sliding Window Sashes to Open Inwardly.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE CRAIG
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 23,489. Brown, G. C. Nov 8. Windows. - Relates to window sashes which are adapted to fold inwards for cleaning. The sash weight attached to the cord b, Fig. 1, is automatically detached and retained when the sash is turned back on its hinges. The sash cord b is connected to the plate a by a knot which is passed through a keyhole opening a<2>. The end a<3> of the plate a is bent at right - angles, and enters a notch in the stile of the sash. In order to turn back the sash, a hinged part e<1> of the stop bead is first folded back ; the sash is then pulled back, and in moving out turns a hinged flap h of the plate under the fixed part e of the stop bead. This retains the plate a with the sash weight, when the sash is completely detached from it. On the sash being turned back into place, an inclined plane l comes in contact with the projection a<3> and disengages the flap h from the fixed part e of the stop bead so that it can be folded back on the sash. The Provisional Specification describes a method specially applicable to the upper sash.
Patent GB-189907208-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Use in Making Drawings from Models or other Lineal Objects.
Inventor: JONES DAVID
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1900-04-06
Abstract: 7208. Jones, D. April 6. Drawing or sketching appliances. -An appliance for use in making drawings from models or other objects. The appliance consists of two graduated arms A, B, pivoted to a slotted and graduated bar C. When in use, the operator holds the bar C in one hand, and, looking at the model or other object through the slot, adjusts the arms A, B to correspond in position with any required part of the model or object. The drawing made by the operator is tested by means of the appliance, adjusted in the way described.
Patent GB-189910514-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock Nut.
Inventor: JAMES HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 10,514. James, H. E. May 18. Locking nuts.-The nut is formed in two parts b, c, which have a thread to fit the bolt a and also screw together as shown, with a thread c<1> of a different hand and pitch to that of the bolt. The nut is locked by slightly turning the part c on the part b.
Patent GB-189910835-A (GB)
Title: Improvement for Forming Joints in India-rubber Tubes for Bicycle Tyres and the like.
Inventor: MEDLOCK JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 10,835. Medlock, J. H. May 24. Jointing tools and apparatus.-A metal tube A, split throughout its length and provided with a slotted lug C for holding the device, is used to form joints in rubber tubes for bicycle tyres and the like. One end of the rubber tube is put through, and turned inside out over the tube A until its end covers the notches D. The other end of the tube is stretched over part of the end already on, and the exposed parts are coated with rubber solution. The joint is of the usual kind.
Patent GB-189912124-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Improvements in Apparatus for Ascertaining the Distance and Direction of Sonorous Bodies or Sound-producing Appliances.
Inventor: KELWAY CORNELIUS EDWARD
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 12,124. Kelway, C. E. June 10. Sounds, locating.-The apparatus is more especially for use at sea between ships, or between a ship and the shore to determine their relative distance and direction. An acoustic signal, such as the discharge of a gun, is sounded at the distant object, of which the position is to be determined, simultaneously with the generation of Hertzian or other electromagnetic radiations. The difference between the time of arrival of the signals at the observing-station or ship is noted by a stop-watch graduated for distances according to the velocity of sound. The sound may be transmitted through the water. The electromagnetic radiations may actuate a receiver which causes a bell or other audible signal to sound, or which records automatically ; for the latter purpose a Morse inker may be used. The sound waves are preferably received by a telephone placed aloft, a telephone or other receiver on deck being connected and sounding a signal or marking a record on the paper of the Morse instrument. Several telephones, arranged facing in different directions, may be used for determining the direction of the sound-producer, a comparison of the intensities of the sounds in the receivers or the size of the tracings on the travelling paper strip indicating such direction. The diaphragm of the telephonic apparatus aloft may be protected by a storm shade, such for example as that described in Specification No. 24,832, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Philosophical instruments].
Patent GB-189915998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 15,998. Bousfield, J. E., [Abbott, G. A.]. Aug. 4. Filters.-Relates to filters of the kind described in Specification No. 18,681, A.D. 1898. The filter block is fitted within a rim b of the cover B, and the cover is held down and the edges of the rim and filter block pressed against a packing-ring F supported on a shoulder a' of the casing, by means of a screwed ring D. In a modification, the filter block is in the form of a candle having a flange on its open end secured against the ring F as described above.
Patent GB-189920658-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Producing Coke, Gas and By-products.
Inventor: NAEF PAUL
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 20,658. Naef, P. March 14, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Ammonia is produced in a continuous process for making gas, coke, and bye-products. Coke is treated with steam, and the gaseous products, containing ammonia, are passed through fresh fuel at a high temperature, whereby, in addition to other products, further ammonia is obtained. To prevent ammonia from being decomposed, steam may be mixed with the gaseous products mentioned above. The ammonia is recovered from the final gases by washing.
Patent GB-189920837-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spout or Nozzle for Beer and like Engines.
Inventor: OLIVER WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1900-10-18
Abstract: 20,837. Oliver, W. Oct. 18. Beer and other beverages, drawing- off.-The outlet bib d is provided with a spout c holding a nozzle k having a pair of india-rubber lips m wired on it. The spout may be screwed either on the bib as shown in Fig. 1, or on an adapter a as shown in Fig. 2, or it may be secured by set-screws.
Patent GB-189923025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying and Stretching Cotton or other Fabrics and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: AYKROYD HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 23,025. Aykroyd, H. E., and Graham, J. Nov. 18. Drying fabrics.-Apparatus for drying and stretching cotton and other fabrics is shown in the Figures. Asbestos-lined metal boxes A contain a number of perforated pipes D, which are supplied with a mixture of gas and air so as to act as burners. The boxes are fitted with airtight copper or similar covers E, and the products of combustion are drawn off through a pipe B. The heating-boxes are placed in a stentering-machine, and the fabric is drawn over them so as to stretch and dry it at the same time.
Patent GB-189923067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT ADAMS
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1901-02-20
Abstract: 23,067. Hall, R. A. Nov. 20 Tyres, pneumatic.-The tyre, shown in partial longitudinal section in Fig. 2, is attached to the wheel rim C by thickening the edges a of the outer cover A, and gripping them between the rim and a flexible metallic band D. The overlapping ends of the band have brackets e<5> in which are journalled cylindrical nuts e', e<4>, adapted to receive the right and left handed parts e<1>, e respectively of a screw E. The middle enlargement e<2> of the screw has holes e<3>, whereby the band can be adjusted by passing a pin through the hole c in the rim. In a modification, the parts e<1>, e screw directly into the brackets e<5>, and are connected to the enlargement e<2> by universal joints.
Patent GB-189923830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Manufacturing Carbons for Electrical and Electro-chemical and other purposes.
Inventor: POHL EDUARD
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 23,830. Pohl, E. Nov. 29. Carbon. - Carbons for electrical and electro-chemical and other purposes are prepared by treating carbon bodies, whilst embedded in a mass of reduced carbon, with a carbon-yielding gas under the action of heat, the gas being conducted from the outside into, or produced within, the enclosing mass of reduced carbon. When a smooth surface is required on the finished carbon, the carbon body to be treated is tightly covered with a thin layer of readily-cokeable substance. As an example of the process, a rod or plate made in the usual way by mixing powdered coke, charcoal, &c. with tar, oil, or the like, moulding, drying, and finally burning is closely wrapped in a sheet of paper, and placed centrally in an iron or other fireproof receptacle, the surrounding space being packed with reduced charcoal, coke, &c. The receptacle is next rapidly heated to a white heat, and a current of hot carbonic oxide, hydrocarbon gas, cyanogen, or cyanogen compounds admitted. The receptacle and contents are afterwards allowed to cool, the receptacle opened, and the carbon taken out and removed from its coke-like envelope.
Patent GB-190003040-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Box.
Filed: 1900-02-15
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 3040. Pearce, T. W., and Mardon, Son, & Hall. Feb. 15. Folding-boxes of cardboard are formed from a blank cut and scored as shown in Fig. 1. The side a is secured to the side a' by means of the tongue g which engages in the slot f of the flap c<2>. The flaps c, c', c<2>, c<3> are turned within the ends d, d<1>, having flaps d<2>, d<3> which are inserted between the side flaps c, c<1>, c<2>, c<3> and the sides a, a'.
Patent GB-190004263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Squeezers for Extracting Juice from Lemons and other Fruit.
Inventor: EASLEY JOHN LAWRENCE
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 4263. Easley, J. L., and Loewenstein, M. March 6. Lemons &c., squeezing.-The appliance is provided with retaining-devices for the seed &c. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the porcelain, glass, or like block A is formed with (1) an upper conical part having a series of blades 15, (2) a basin 11 having spouts 12, and (3) a handle part 10. Barriers 18 are formed between the blades to retain the seeds. The blades may differ in size and shape, and similarly the barriers. Fig. 6 shows a construction of cone with two tiers of barriers 18. In a modified form, the block A may be fitted with a removable handle.
Patent GB-190006334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Railway Car-couplings.
Inventor: BEERI ADOLF
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6334. Beeri, A. April 4. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic. - On turning the end lever j, Fig. 1, in the direction of the arrow an arm i on the transverse shaft k takes against a lateral projection on the doublearmed leverf, g which lifts the links b, c into the position for coupling by means of the projection h, the short arm g of the lever f, g actuating the arm l of the horizontal lever l, m to support the link b until coupling is effected. When the levers j are lowered, the arm l is turned aside, and ceases to support the link b. The tension of each draw-bar p is adjusted by worm gearing, operated from the sides of the vehicle, actuating a nut o which receives the screwed shank of the draw-hook a. Additional "safety" couplings are fitted, comprising hooks d, which are raised for engaging with the links c by arms t operated by levers u.
Patent GB-190007427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pockets for Garments.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7427. Lorrain, J. G., [McLoughlin, J. J.]. April 21. Pockets.-A pocket is made in the following manner :-A facing-strip 17, Fig. 5, has secured to one side of it a folded stiff ening-piece 21, preferably silesia. To these the fabric 18, which is to constitute the pocket, is sewn by a line of stitches 22, and the upper free end of the piece 18 is turned down to form a tongue 23, the edges of which are sewn down by vertical rows of stitches 24, Fig. 6, which are connected by a horizontal row of stitches 25. The piece 17 is then laid against the outside of the garment 16, Figs. 2 and 6, and a cut 20 to form the pocket opening is made through the pieces 16, 17, 21 just above the upper folded edge of the piece 18. To the other end of the piece 18 the pocket flap 19 is sewn by a line of stitches 27. The inner side of the flap 27 is preferably provided with a lining 23, and the piece 18 may also at this part be provided with a lining 29. The piece 18, together with those parts of the pieces 17, 21 which are below the cut 20, are then drawn through the pocket mouth to the inside of the garment, thereby forming a swelled or corded lower edge to the pocket opening as shown in Fig. 2. The parts of the pieces 17 and 21 which are above the cut 20 are then forced inwards through the mouth of the pocket and against the inside of the garment, thereby forming the upper edge of the pocket opening. The lower end of the material 18 is now turned up, so as to form the pocket, and the major part of the pocket flap 19 is drawn through the mouth of the pocket. The pocket is finished by several necessary lines of stitches, including those for the sides of the pockets. A modification is described, in which the upper edge of the pocket is made in a swelled or corded manner similar to the lower edge.
Patent GB-190010927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cereal Foods and Process and Apparatus for Preparing the same.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 10,927. Thompson, W. P., [Battle Creek Pure Food Co.]. June 15. Roller mills.-The Figure shows apparatus for flaking cereals and other food products. The cereal after cooking is fed from a hopper B by a toothed cylinder B<1> between rollers A, one or both of which is supplied with a solution of malt from a reservoir E. The flaked product is removed by scrapers A', and falls into a trough C.
Patent GB-190012045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Starting Gas and similar Motors.
Inventor: BELLAMY ALFRED ROWE
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 12,045. Bellamy, A. R. July 4. Gas and like engines, starting. A charge is forced into the cylinder e by a hand-operated force-pump b, the bowl on the igniting-valve lever k being pushed sideways out of the path of the cam g, to enable the valve to be closed during the charging. The lever k is lifted by hand to ignite the charge, and this allows a spring to force the bowl back into its normal position. The igniter may be of the type described in Specification No. 4564, A.D. 1893, and the engine may be charged by turning the flywheel, the products of combustion in the igniting-tube being permitted to escape through a valve o.