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Patent GB-189815360-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ships of War.
Inventor: MACLAINE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 15,360. MacLaine, A. July 13. War-ships.-Relates to large vessels designed to fight end on, and provided with twin screws or other propellers by which they can be easily manoeuvred independently of the rudder. Fig. 1 is a sheer plan, Fig. 2 a half breadth plan, and Fig. 3 a midship section, to a larger scale, of a vessel propelled by twin screws, and provided with a heavily-armoured central citadel a in which the guns are mounted. These guns fire fore and aft and can be trained right and left through a comparatively small angle, being brought to bear on the object of attack by manceuvring the vessel. Smaller guns may be carried for broadside fire. The ends of the vessel are of very low freeboard and are armoured. A protective deck is constructed over each end, above which light steel superstructures are carried for the accommodation of the crew &c. When the vessel is in action the crew are within the citadel. A double bottom i provides large water-ballast tanks, which give great stability and may be used to lower the vessel in the water when in action. Such vessels should be at least 400 ft. long and 70 ft. in beam.
Patent GB-189816999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: ANDREAS ERNST
Filed: 1898-08-06
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 16,999. Andreas, E. Aug. 6. Secondary batteries.- Relates to terminals for the strips which connect together plates of like polarity. A tubular socket f is connected at its lower end to one of the strips, and is shaped as shown, so that, when surrounded by a rubber tube k, a space h is left which is filled with oil to prevent creeping of the acid. Connection is made with this socket by a wire connected to the upper part of a plug m fitted in a wooden handle p.
Patent GB-189824292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Anti-vibration Devices for Velocipedes.
Inventor: WELKER JOHANN
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 24,292. Welker, J., and Hermann, F. Nov. 17. Felloes or rims. -To give elasticity to the felloes, they are built up of a coiled strip of wood veneer p, Figs. 4 and 5, the various layers being fixed together by any suitable waterproof cement. The felloes are recessed to receive the spoke heads s, which are covered by a leather &c. tyre r.
Patent GB-189824523-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy
Inventor: BOWDEN JOSHUA
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 24,523. Bowden, J. Nov. 21. Mechanical toys.-Consists in the combination of a water-wheel d for operating the dancing figure 0, a musical box, or other required object, with a pump a or other suitable water raiser in such a way that water may fall over the wheel and operate the toy. As shown, the waterwheel is also connected up to the mechanism, which for pumping the water may be worked by hand, clockwork, or other such like means.
Patent GB-189825300-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus relating thereto for the Manufacture of Carburets.
Inventor: KANDLER MAX
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 25,300. Kandler, M., and Wehner, C. Nov. 30. Drawings to Specification. Carbides are made by feeding lime or other oxides or carbonates and coal separately in vertical or horizontal layers upon the horizontally-travelling circular bed of a group of electric furnaces. The materials may be compressed by a roller.
Patent GB-189902834-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Punching or Stamping Out Glass Articles.
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 2834. Sievert, P. T. Feb. 8. Blowing; moulding.-Relates to processes for stamping or punching out glass articles from a plastic layer of glass, as described in Specifications No. 17,848, A.D. 1892, and No. 9466, A.D. 1893. In place of metal bed-plates, which blunt the punches n, a bed b of fibrous material is used of the kind described in Specification No. 14,873, A.D. 1898. It is kept moist by water passing through the chamber A, the cover A<1> of which is perforated. The evaporation of water from the bed produces steam pressure, which causes a bulging of the stamped designs &c. so as to produce a convex surface c, as in Specification No. 223, A.D. 1895.
Patent GB-189903032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Telegraph Machines.
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 3032. Telescriptor Syndicate, and Shepard, A. L. Feb. 10. Telegraphs. - Relates to improvements in that class of printing - telegraphs described in Specifications No. 24,076, A.D. 1894, and No. 8809, A.D. 1897. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement with the switches drawn as at the transmitting-station. In the earlier Specifications, synchronizing was effected by a special key which controlled the switch A, but in the present arrangement the switch A is operated by the lower contact-frame B being rocked downward when a key is depressed, and being released by the depression of the spacing-key w h i c h trips the catch E. The spacing-key is also provided with a contactspring H, which slides down the conducting-face of the projection J but rises against its insulating - face. The change key Q is also arranged to trip the catch E. The escapement magnets M<1>, N' are operated by the polarized relay R. The magnet N', operated by impulses, is provided with a cnntact-spring n<1> acted upon by a cam N<3> on the armature shaft. The polarized relay P is arranged with a contact I in the local battery circuit ; this contact is broken by - impulses due to the receiver being out of synchronism and coming to zero. The bell is singlestroke, and is arranged to sound by the - synchronizing - currents, such sounds indicating that the receiver is out of agreement with the transmitter, and that the last word was not correctly received.
Patent GB-189906562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Current Regulators for Electric Batteries.
Inventor: FULD MANES EPHRAIM
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6562. Fuld, M. E. March 27. Electricity, administering.-Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the general arrangement. The battery F is connected to an induction coil or electromagnet f<1>, to a resistance b<4>, and to the handles H, H<1>. The regulating-resistance consists of a layer of carbon or the like applied to the underside of a short cylinder, which is mounted on the upper part of the apparatus. The contact-arm c<4> is moved by a suitable handle. Switches are fitted in the circuit to vary the handle connections as required.
Patent GB-189917607-A (GB)
Title: A Double Automatic Coupling for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: SYKES JAMES BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-08-31
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 17,607. Sykes, J. B., and Sykes, W. E. Aug. 31. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 a side elevation of a detail on an enlarged scale. The hinged links H are adapted to slide up the inclines G of opposing vehicles and, knocking back the pivoted arms A, to become automatically coupled. The arms A are released for uncoupling by lowering the blocks E by bevel or rack-andpinion gearing operated by handles at the sides of the vehicles. The rounded back L of each coupling-link H is fitted with spring rods R to facilitate motion round extreme curves.
Patent GB-189918897-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Manufacturing Nitric Acid.
Inventor: GLOCK GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 18,897. Glock, G. Sept. 19. Nitric acid.-To prevent the formation of sodium or potassium bisulphate, the sulphuric acid, preferably heated to 100‹ to 130‹ C., is fed gradually to the sodium or potassium nitrate, while the latter is heated, before the introduction of the acid, to at least 120‹ C. The decomposition may be accelerated by introducing steam or fine water jets. Atmospheric air is forced through the apparatus at the end of the process. Neutral sulphate only remains behind.
Patent GB-189919770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ships' Compasses.
Inventor: REYNOLDS WALLACE JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 19,770. Reynolds, W. J. Oct. 2. Compasses, magnetic, of the overhead type. The frame G can be drawn up or down on guides H, H by the rope J passing over pulleys K, K<1>. The cross-bar I is connected by links W, W with a bar X fixed to the rope Y and by links Z having curved slotted portions through which the bar X passes. The links Z support a heavy bar Z<1>. This arrangement is for deadening the effect of the vibrations of the rope Y. The compass is mounted on two sliding pins S, S fitted with diaphragms U, U to prevent the escape of liquid and with clutch cups T, T to hold the card from movement while it is being raised or lowered. The levers N, N have projecting brackets R, R acting on the heads of the pins S, Sand normally pressed against the frame G so that the card is clutched by springs V, V. When the compass rises to its highest point, the sleeve P is pressed down and the links N<1>, N<1> force back the levers N, N and the pins S, S, releasing the card, while the semicircular projections x, ;c, Fig. 2, on the frame are caught by spring clips L, L. The Provisional Specification refers to the compass described in Specification No. 17,711, A.D. 1888.
Patent GB-189923992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lamps for Burning Hydro Carbon Oil or Spirit.
Inventor: NOTLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 23,992. Notley, W., and Frost, C. E. Dec. 1. Oil lamps.-Relates to means for preventing the escape of oil and the consequent risk of explosion, and for automatically extinguishing the flame, in the event of the lamp being upset. The oil in the reservoir a is separated from the flat or argand wick contained in the perforated or wire-gauze extension b<2> of the wick-tube b<1> by absorbent packing d, consisting of an intimate mixture in about equal proportions of vegetable and finelydivided mineral materials, such as bran and sand. This packing is contained in a casing c to which the oil can only obtain access through a perforated or gauze-covered opening c<1> in its lower end. The automatic extinguishers take the form of weighted flaps b<4> pivoted to the burner at b<5>.
Patent GB-190005316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Folding Ladders, more particularly intended for Fire Escape Purposes.
Inventor: MERCER SARAH JANE
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 5316. Mercer, S. J. March 20. Ladders. - A folding ladder is constructed of sections a, connected by links a', and is raised by a wire, or a fireproof flexible cord, which is attached to the ladder at f, passes round a pulley g, and is held by an eccentric friction grip h, which forces the wire or cord against a stud h<1>. Arms b, pivoted to the upper short section of the ladder, rest on the window sill, and are connected by chains c and hooks or shackles to fixed eyes d. Inclined ends of the arms b come in contact with stops b<2>, and distancepieces e, carrying the pulleys, hold the ladder away from the wall. The ladder can be used with either side to the wall, and the foot of the ladder may be secured at a distance from the wall by hooks, holdfasts, eyebolts, &c. Instead of the chains c, the end of the ladder may be connected by chains to a cross-bar d' held in brackets fixed to the window frame. The ladder is secured in a folded position by hooks, or by the wire and friction grip. The ladder may be used for diving, mining, &c.
Patent GB-190010507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-writers.
Inventor: GILL JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 10,507. Gill, J. June 8. Type -writers. - In the hubs of the type - bars D are secured balls A seated in slotted hemispherical recesses in the segmental frame C, and held in place by a slotted segmental plate B. The Provisional Specification states that pin-and-socket joints may be used instead of ball bearings.
Patent GB-190011944-A (GB)
Title: Switching Arrangement for Nernst and Vacuum Incandescence Lamps.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR FALLON
Filed: 1900-07-02
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 11,944. Feeny, V. F., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Gesellschaft]. July 2. Lighting, systems of; switches; cut-outs.-Relates to systems of lighting with lamps of the Nernst type, in which an ordinary incandescent lamp is first switched in, and afterwards cut out automatically or by hand, when the Nernst lamp or lamps are glowing. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the Nernst lamp g is heated by an external flame, the lamps e and g being in parallel. When the current flows through g, the core c is raised and contact broken at d, the lamp e being thus cut out. In a modified arrangement, the lamp g is fitted with an electric heater and cut-out for the heater; an iron block is also fitted in the solenoid, to hold up the core with the slight difference in the current. In another modification, the Nernst lamp has three contacts, and the heating-body and ordinary lamp are in series. Fig. 4 shows a modified arrangement, in which a multiple-way switch is provided, and the current can be supplied to either or both lamps. In another arrangement, two switches are employed, one for each lamp or group of lamps.
Patent GB-190012318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: NIELSEN JOERGEN CHRISTIAN JOAC
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 12,318. Nielsen, J. C. J. July 7. Wheels with air-compressing appliances; tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to means for inflating a pneumatic tyre by the motion of the vehicle when running. The air tube a has a recess a' in which is a flexible rubber ball l, provided with an inlet valve c communicating with the external atmosphere, and an outlet valve d leading to the air tube. A coiled spring may be inserted in the ball, to expand it after it has been compressed by contact with the ground. The ball may be replaced by a small metallic cylinder, of which the radial piston-rod is pressed against the inside of the tread.
Patent GB-190012619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Suitable for Purifying Fluids.
Inventor: BROOKE ROBERT GRUNDY
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 12,619. Brooke, R. G. July 12. Steam separators.-Consists of apparatus for purifying fluids, specially applicable for extracting water or grease from exhaust or other steam, and filtering steam and other fluids. Figs. 2 and 3 show sections on the lines B-B and C-C, Fig. 1. Two purifying-chambers 10, of which only one is completely shown, are secured on the ends of a central chamber divided into an inlet and an outlet chamber 2, 3 communicating respectively with peripheral inlet and outlet passages 4, 5 and, by openings 8,18 in the end walls, with the purifying- chambers. Each chamber 10 may comprise two or more longitudinal slotted cylinders 12, 13, with the slot 12<a> of one turned away from the slot 13<a> of the other. Wire screens are placed over the lower half of the chamber and the upper half of the cylinder 12, the ends of the latter screen resting in troughs 21. The chambers are secured by bolts 17 and end covers 16. The steam takes a circuitous course, indicated by the arrows, and the grease &c. is caught by the screens and collects in the bottoms of the chambers 10. The apparatus is preferably inserted in a vertical pipe, but may be horizontal.
Patent GB-190012983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Impression Surfaces for Printing Presses.
Inventor: SEVERY MELVIN LINWOOD
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,983. Severy, M. L. July 18. Impression surfaces.-The impression surface is formed by a number of bard narrow non-resilient rotary elements, so mounted and pressed against the forme as to be independently yielding. Figs. 1 and 2 show an arrangement in which the impression surface is formed by the peripheries of a number of discs 1 mounted loosely by their circular perforations 2 on an elliptical shaft 3 so that they can move upwardly independently, and pressed down on to the forme F by a rubber cushion 20 on a cylinder 21. Rollers 30, supported by a truss 40, 41, are provided for reinforcing the cylinder 21. An endless tympan 60 may pass over rolls 50 and the discs 1. In a modification, the discs are on a circular shaft of smaller diameter, and are kept in place laterally by two side rollers. Spring metal and fluid-pressure cylinders are described which may replace the rubber-covered cushioning-cylinder 20.
Patent GB-190016184-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Mattress.
Inventor: SCHIRM KARL
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 16,184. Schirm, K. Sept. 11. Mattresses. - Consists of a spring mattress which can be independently or simultaneously altered in length or breadth so as to adapt it to beds of varying dimensions. For this purpose, the mattress is constructed of the frame members a and b which, secured to each other by angle links c, d, can be made to recede from or approach each other, through the instrumentality of linked parallelograms g, h, i and springs k which fill in the space between the frame members. The adjusted positions of the mattress may be secured by the use of set-screws which form the pivots of the links c, d. For regulating the tension of the springs k, right and left handed screw blocks v may be employed. As the mattress changes its dimensions, the blocks l and m slide upon the rods by which they are supported. The members of the mattress which are not essential to the movements of the parts may be omitted.
Patent GB-190018662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Print Washers
Inventor: HOORN ALBERT VAN
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 18,662. Hoorn, A. van. Oct. 19. Washing.-Relates to a print or plate washing tank with intermittent siphon discharge. For washing prints, the water is admitted by a tangential opening e, passes through the perforated bottom b, rises through the annular space between the tube c and d, and is discharged by siphonic action as soon as it overflows into the pipe d. To empty the tank, the tube c is withdrawn from its socket in the plate b. For washing plates, the perforated bottom is reversed, and the plates are set on edge in notches in the ridges f and h. The water is, in this case, admitted by a spraying- head g.
Patent GB-190102724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Governors.
Inventor: LEATHERBARROW JOSEPH BISPHAM
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 2724. Leatherbarrow, J. B. Feb. 8. Governing and regulating; stop gear.-The object is to govern the speed of steam engines electrically, especially engines used for driving dynamos. A speed indicator A is employed, the pointer D of which is adapted to make contact with terminals C or H, the former at the higher normal speed limit, and the latter at the lower limit. By these means an electromagnet F is energized, whereby the throttle valve is appropriately operated. The terminals C, H can be placed in different positions in the holes E. To prevent racing in case the throttle-valve regulation should fail, a second pointer may be used to bring into action a steam brake. In this case, the pointer D is connected by a torsional spring to the pointer D<X>, so that, after the former is stopped by the contact C, the pointer D<x> may continue its course if the speed rises further. On this pointer making contact with another terminal I, the electromagnet J is energized, and the valve of the steam brake cylinder M is operated. The engine may thus be brought to a standstill.
Patent GB-190116192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Sunken Ships or other Objects.
Inventor: BOURHANOVSKY MATIEU
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 16,192. Bourhanovsky, M., Kowanko, A. de, and Potocki, Count A. Aug. 12. Sunken ships and objects, raising.-Relates to an inflatable air chamber which is provided with means for automatically adjusting the pressure to give a uniform displacement of water as the sunken vessel rises to the surface. One form is shown in elevation in Fig. 1, and a modification in cross-section in Fig. 6. The inflatable chamber a is enclosed in a sailcloth or like cover b, and is provided with an inlet tube r and outlet tubes t, u. The air forced into the chamber depresses the level of the water until it reaches the bottom of the outlet tubes t, to which position it automatically adjusts itself as the sunken vessel rises. The length of the tubes t within the chamber may be adjusted by means of cords w. The chamber is connected to the sunken vessel n by means of a supporting-cover c, to the lower edges d of which there are attached carrying- ing-ropes h. These ropes either are combined at their ends in groups and connected to a spar j, or are held parallel and connected to beams e secured to the sunken vessel by brackets m<1> or their equivalents. The spar consists of an H-sectioned iron beam combined with upper and lower channelled bars.
Patent GB-190117886-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pressing Mould for the Production of Artificial Stone Blocks or the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 17,886. Boult, A. J., [Devise Freres]. Sept. 6. Moulding blocks, columns, balusters, &c.-Relates to the construction of moulds for the production of artificial-stone blocks &c. Fig. 1 shows a mould in horizontal section. Two of the sides a are provided with apertures b. The other two sides c are connected to the sides a at one end by ordinary bolts d, and at the other by locking- clamps h, which move over inclined surfaces, so as to tighten up the mould. Mould-rods z of quarter or semicircular form can be placed in the corners, so as to produce recesses into which the mortar is poured when the stones are placed in position for building. The material is rammed into place in the mould, and, as soon as the operation is finished, the block can be removed by opening the clamps h. The apertures b are adapted to receive expanding core tubes, of which two forms are shown in Figs. 4 and 4<a>. In Fig. 4, the two parts j, k of the tube are shown jointed at l, and are wedged open by a slightly-tapered bar u pivoted to rods v<1>, which are pivoted to brackets v<1>; the brackets v<1> are pivoted to brackets v'. To collapse the tube, the bar u is drawn back by placing a lever in one of the holes y and oscillating it on the rod w. In the form shown in Fig. 4<a>, the bar u is guided by members v, which prevent it from rising. It is forced in to expand the tube, and is withdrawn by a lever, as described above. Fig. 6 shows a mould for banisters, columns, &c., provided with hinges q and clamps h. Fig. 9 shows an adjustable mould, several holes s being formed for the reception of the bolts d.
Patent GB-190123122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: VOGT ADOLF
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1903-02-14
Abstract: 23,122. Vogt, A. Nov. 15. Gas and like engines.-In order that combustion may take place at constant pressure, an auxiliary piston is fitted to the motor piston 1, Fig. 1, or to the combustion chamber 28, Fig. 2, with an air cushion behind it which will not yield to the compression pressure but will to the explosion pressure. Pipes 2, 9 lead to the air reservoir forming the cushion from behind the auxiliary pistons. The piston may be packed with liquid. In engines of the liquid-piston type described in Specification No. 23,684, A.D. 1900, the liquid acts on an auxiliary piston in a lateral passage leading to the air reservoir.
Patent GB-190126101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Knife-cleaning Machines.
Inventor: PAYTON CHARLES WILLIAM HOPLEY
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 26,101. Payton, C. W. H. Dec. 21. Knives, cleaning.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 4 a vertical section of the machine. A pair of plates a are faced with polishing-material h, and are mounted upon a rotary spindle b. A sleeve e on the spindle b is adjustable by nuts f, f<1>, and, by pressing on the adjoining plate a, regulates the pressure between the plates. To cause the plates a to exert spring pressure upon the knife, the edges are slitted at g, but the same effect is produced by interposing spring tongues or strips of india-rubber between the plates and their facings.