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Patent GB-189802759-A (GB)
Title: Metallic Packings for Piston and Valve Rods and the like.
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-02-03
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 2759. Butterworth, J. Feb. 3. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to packing for piston and valve rods and the like chiefly of the kind described in Specification No. 11,231, A.D. 1892, in which segmental packing-rings are encircled by spiral springs. As shown in Fig. 2, the coils of the springs z are close-lapped for the greater portion of their length. In order to prevent the end springs from being strained excessively when the rod works out of line, a washer X is interposed which is free on the rod but fits the box. The spring cavities also are slightly conical, and the washer X has a guard rim or collar for preventing a broken spring from damaging the rod. This washer may have a rim projecting into the bush Y as shown in Fig. 3. A modified form of packing is shown in Fig. 4. In this, the conical packing- rings W, W<1> are divided into sections by cuts tangential to the rod, and are backed by soft packing Q so as to be pressed against the rod by the tightening of the gland.
Patent GB-189804125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Frames or Cases for Packing Eggs and other Fragile Articles.
Inventor: COOK HARRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-02-18
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4125. Cook, H. J. Feb. 18. Boxes, internal fittings for. - Boxes for eggs and other fragile articles, such as the bulbs of electric lamps, are fitted with frames of wire or bamboo &c. B, within which pockets C for the articles are held or suspended. The pockets, which may be of network, felt, or the like, or which may consist of a woven tube divided by partitions, and have an opening for each compartment on the upper side, are closed in series by running- strings F, the ends of each pair of strings of the series being attached to bars I, which, to fasten the bags simultaneously, are brought and hooked together. In a modification, a single top frame may be used, the bottoms of the bags being secured to the bottom of the box.
Patent GB-189804887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea-rolling Machine Tables.
Inventor: FLOCKHART WILLIAM BURT
IPC: A23F3/12
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 4887. Flockhart, W. B. Feb. 28. Tea.-The tables of tea-rolling machines are provided with a reversible metal surface and a reversible metal well border as follows :-The table is constructed of four boards C with cover pieces C<1> supporting battens D, D<1>, D<2>, the sloping margins B of the well, an angle-iron edge E, and a fillet border G. A solid brass casting H with rounded edges M, constituting the well border, is then. secured by screws J, and the brass plates K are screwed down upon the battens with their inner edges resting in the rabbet L on the well border H
Patent GB-189809991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes and the like.
Inventor: FAUVEL CHARLES
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 9991. Fauvel, C., and PÚrÚ, E. April 30. Box bottoms.- The bottoms B are false or movable so as to be moved upwards by rods C with the view of giving the box the appearance of being always full. Fig. 1 shows a biscuit box thus constructed.
Patent GB-189809994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Weighing Milk or other Liquids.
Inventor: BUAAS PAUL IVERSEN
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 9994. Buass, P. I. April 30. Liquid-weighers; automatic-feed weighers.-Relates to apparatus for weighing milk and other liquids, having automatic devices for operating the valves for supplying the liquid to, and discharging the liquid from, the weighing-receptacle. A beam 5 is mounted on knife-edges 4, and carries the weighing-receptacle 14 and also a movable weight 7. The weight is formed with a rack 9 engaging with a cog-wheel 10 on the shaft 11 on which is a graduated wheel 12. A fixed pointer 13 indicates the position of the wheel 12, and consequently of the weight 7, corresponding to any required weight of liquid in the receptacle 14. The receptacle is filled from a pipe 15 having a valve with a spindle projecting downwards and adapted to engage a plate 17 fixed to the side of the receptacle, so that the plate maintains the valve open until enough milk has run into the receptacle to cause the latter to assume the horizontal position of equilibrium. The discharge valve 18 is operated by a chain attached to a pivoted lever having on its end a roller 22, which, when the receptacle falls, engages a fixed bar 23, and thus opens the valve and allows the liquid to flow into a suitable receptacle placed beneath. A cam arrangement is described for locking the beam so that the receptacle is held in its lowered position while all the milk is run out.
Patent GB-189810437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cut-outs and Switches for Electric Motors and other Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: MOWER GEORGE AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 10,437. Mower, G. A., [Cutler, H. H.]. May 6. Cut-outs; switches.-Means are provided in connection with cut-outs for introducing a time limit, so that the circuit is opened by an abnormal current only after flowing for a certain time. A resistance is arranged in shunt with the releasing-magnet, and is of such material that, as the temperature rises under a flow of abnormal current, its resistance increases and consequently more current flows through the magnet coils. To give a greater range to the apparatus, a resistance which diminishes with heat may be arranged in series with the magnet. Mechanism for operating a resistance switch or rheostat is also described. Fig. 4 is a diagram of the connections of a controller switch for use with a motor for elevators or the like. Fig. 1 is a view of one side showing the resistance switch, and Fig. 3 a view of the other side showing the contact-arm and cut-out magnet. The contactarm a<1> is fitted with projections a<4> with which a pin a<5> carried by a shaft a' engages. The shaft a<2> is rocked by the cord R of the elevator. On the shaft is also mounted a cam b which lifts the contact-bar b<1> of the resistance switch. The bar falls by its own weight when the cam is turned away and may be provided with a dash-pot b<7>. In the Figure, f is the armature and f<1> and f<2> the series and shunt coils. e is an electromagnet which, on the current being first made and the bar b<1> raised to its highest position, moves the arm e<3> to connect up with the motor through the resistances. The magnet releases the arm e<3> should the current become abnormally small. g is the cut-out magnet having the resistances h, h<1>, h<2> in shunt. When it is energized by an abnormal current of the predetermined period, its armature is attracted and breaks the circuit between d and d. Ordinary cut-outs or magnetic switches may be fitted with shunt resistances in a similar way.
Patent GB-189818603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus whereby Railway Passengers can Attract the Attention of the Drivers and Guards of Trains.
Inventor: ALCOCK ALFRED UPTON
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 18,603. Alcock, A. U. Aug. 30. Signalling and communicating on trains.-In each carriage 1 of the train is provided a closed circuit 2, which passes through induction coils 2<a> at each end, so that, when an alternating, intermittent, or pulsating current is passed through the circuit 2, a corresponding current is induced in the circuits of the adjacent carriages, and so on to the guards' van or engine 1<a>, where the electromagnet 3 in the closed circuit 2* closes, at the contact 4, the circuit of the bell or other alarm 6. In the arrangement shown, the passengers' alarm contact 10 is mounted in a shunt circuit 9 of the circuit 2, the circuit 9 passing through coils 9<a> on a magnet 11, in front of which masses of iron, such as the spokes 12 of one of the wheels, are rotated. The closing of the contact 10 thus effects the operation of the alarm 6. In a modification, the contact 10 closes a primary circuit through a battery and a make-and-break switch. The primary circuit may be connected directly to the circuit 2, or it may act inductively through a transformer on that circuit. The buffers 7 are advantageously employed as cores for the coils 2<a>, so that no coupling up is necessary.
Patent GB-189819224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Cushion Hand Stamps.
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD HALE
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 19,224. Smith, R. H. June 4, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Hand-stamps.-A rubber stamp having a flexible or yielding type-holder comprises a plate or block a to which is secured a spongy rubber or other suitable type-holder or cushion c. The edges of the cushion are made more yielding than the inner portions, by forming the lower part of larger area than the upper part, as shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2, or by making the cushion of superposed sheets which successively diminish in size from the type to the handle.
Patent GB-189900341-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Heating, Cooking, and Ventilating Stove or Fire-place.
Inventor: ROWLAND ELIZABETH
Filed: 1899-01-06
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 341. Rowland, E. Jan. 6. Heating by electricity.-In an apparatus for heat- ing, cooking, and ventilating purposes, an electric heater is placed in a chamber B, and surrounded by a reflecting-shade I of glass, horn, &c. A water- heater G, an oven C, and a steamer or cooking- utensil F are arranged removably within the casing. The hot gases pass away from the stove through a flue which surrounds a flue for the passage of air. The air in the inner flue, after being heated by the waste gases in the flue, may be used to heat the room.
Patent GB-189901946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Springs for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: MCCORD ALVIN CARR
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1946. McCord, A. C. Jan. 27. Springs, bearing.-The device is shown applied to a swing-motion truck in Fig. 1, and in section in Fig. 2. The spring is shown interposed between the bolster b and spring plank b<1>. The sleeve c is surrounded by the spring, and embraces the arms of the friction levers d, which, being bent, are pressed against the sleeve by the action of the spring. In modified forms illustrated in the Specification, the sleeve is dispensed with, the friction levers engaging with the spring directly. The spring may be used in connection with buffers.
Patent GB-189902007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylinder and Piston Motors.
Inventor: BOULIER ALFRED
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2007. Boulier, A., Boulier, E., and FivÚ, L. Jan. 28. Engines with cranks or shafts transversely within cylinders.-The motors have the parts transforming the rectilinear motion into circular motion placed inside the piston, and are suitable for motor cycles, cars, ships, and other transport engines. The motor, shown in Fig. 1, has the piston body with two elongated slots 2 placed opposite to each other and giving access to the crank axle 3. The piston reciprocates in the cylinder 4, and has in it a fixed pin 5 connected to the crank by the connecting-rod 6. The piston body, instead of being a cylinder, may consist of two heads connected together. In the balanced arrangement shown in Fig. 3, there are two oppositelyreciprocating pistons 7.
Patent GB-189902549-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Seat for Outdoor Purposes, Tramcar and Omnibus Tops, and the like.
Inventor: SHORT JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 2549. Short, J. T. Feb. 4. Seats.-The seats of omnibuses, and outdoor seats generally, are made up of rollers A pivoted in end frames B and geared together by a chain E engaging cog-wheels thereon. As the back D or a special lever is rocked, the rollers are rotated, and at the same time an endless band with rubber &c. projections is moved and the projections, or brushes H, wipe the lower surface of the rollers. Fixed projections K wipe the projections on the endless band. Fixed brushes may take the place of the endless band.
Patent GB-189907320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinder Sifters in Combination or in connection with Dust Bins.
Inventor: MYDDELTON RICHARD FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7320. Myddelton, R. F. April 7. Cinder sifters.-consists of a combination of a cinder sifter with a dust bin. The sieve a is removably connected with the dust bin B by a double joint, consisting of a pin P working in a socket S in combination with a knuckle-joint C. This arrangement permits of the sieve being oscillated by a handle H extending through an opening in the side of the bin, and also of its being overturned so as to discharge the cinders. An existing dust bin may be fitted with a continuation piece carrying the sieve.
Patent GB-189908927-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Stopping Leaks in Ships and Boats.
Inventor: DOUGLAS NEIL MCEACHRAN STEVENS
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 8927. Douglas, N. McE. S. April 28. Leaks, stopping.- Fig. 1 shows the apparatus ready for use. The stopper is pushed outboards through the hole in the hull as far as the inner end of the parachute c, and water enters through apertures f<1> in the cap f and tends to open the parachute. A smart blow on the end of the rod a, which passes through the sleeve b, dislodges the cap, and the pressure of water forces the parachute against the side of the vessel, as shown in Fig. 8. The stopper when adjusted is kept in place by the cross-bar j clamped on the sleeve b. The parachute, which is secured to the rod a by a nut and washer, is formed of three layers of waterproofed canvas, in which ribs are embedded having eyes secured to a ring which is connected to pins d<2> on the sleeve b by twisted wire loops. In a modification, a second parachute is fitted.
Patent GB-189910146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water-Current or Wind Motors.
Inventor: IWANISSOFF NICOLAS
Filed: 1899-05-13
Granted: 1900-06-13
Abstract: 10,146. Iwanissoff, N. May 13. Water - current motors.-Blades, paddles, or doors d are mounted to turn on rods e which serve as tierods between four upper and lower radial arms g secured in metal bosses a, b on a hollow metallic shaft. Rods Z are provided with projections i which serve as stops to the door nearest the shaft for both directions of ro - tation of the arms, and the inner edges of consecutive doors are stopped by the next inner doors, forming a flat paddle to receive the current ; the advancing doors are released and turned by the current. To stop the wheel, the projections i are moved until they pass freely through slots v in the innermost doors. For this purpose, the rods Z are fastened to a plate K feathered on the central shaft and surrounded by a ring K' connected to a lever p, and rods s fitted to a screw h provided with a hand-wheel q. The shaft of the motor is mounted in bearings in a floating wooden framework, the upper part of which forms a raft on which may be set machinery &c. The wooden and metallic immersed parts of the motor should have a total specific gravity approaching to unity. The raft is anchored or held by chains or ropes, or a frame fixed to the bottom of the river may be used. To obtain greater power, the water may approach the wheel through a long trough. A compound wheel may be constructed by placing another set of radial arms on the boss b and a third boss c at 45‹ to the first set. The arms of the common boss are joined at their outer ends by an iron hoop. A second stopping-appliance with a hand-wheel q<1> and rods Z' is added, and either wheel may be stopped, or both may be stopped simultaneously on engaging the hand-wheels together by a pawl pivoted to the lower hand-wheel. A third and a fourth set may similarly be added. Fig. 8 shows a modification for shallow water, the difference being that pairs of arms g<1> with blades d are fixed at equal distances along two endless chains carried round spur-wheels D, D<1> on two vertical shafts E. The arms are screwed to plates riveted to the chain links. The rims of the spur-wheels may be fitted in the interior with wood. The stop gear is also modified, hand-wheels being provided on only one of the shafts E, and additional rods j, j<1>, Figs. 11 and 12, are used to raise the plates K, K<1>, and rings L, L<1> resting on these are riveted to frames M, M' which surround both shafts E and are connected by levers so that corresponding rods Z<2> on each paddle arm are operated simultaneously. Each frame M, M' operates half the rods Z<2> through projecting rollers 17 on the rods. To prevent vibration of the paddles and chains, the paddle arms are provided with end rollers moving on rails, and to prevent vibration of the frames M, M<1> forks riveted to these grasp brackets attached to the beams R. Additional rows of paddles and chains may be used for power.
Patent GB-189910411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Weeds, or Growths, in Lakes, Rivers, or other Waters.
Inventor: HALL CHARLES PELL
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 10,411. Schoultz, M. von. May 17. Signals, marine.-Relates to electromagnetic apparatus for searching for submerged objects, and consists of a fender A which is dragged through the water and is in electrical communication with a signalling-device C carried in one of the searching-vessels. The finder consists of a strong permanent magnet or electromagnet N<1> S<1>, in the magnetic field of which lies a bobbin D of insulated wire connected to the signalling - device. Any change in the magnetic field of the magnet N<1> S<1>, such as would be caused by the close presence of an anchor, ship, torpedo, or the like, makes a current in the bobbin D, which operates the signalling-device. The finders may be protected, and a number of them may be arranged on one cable B, or the finders may be carried by cables fastened to a transverse beam or to a transverse cable connected to two ships, and provided with floats. The signalling-device preferably consists of a telephone, in the circuit of which is a commutator or an interrupter of high frequency, as in the Hughes' induction balance, whereby a current in the bobbins D is indicated by a ticking in the telephone. In a modification, the signalling- device may be placed in a secondary circuit which is operated by the current in the bobbin D, a switch of great sensitiveness being employed, and means for making a permanent record of the positions of the ship when the finder passes the object searched for may be provided. The telephone may be replaced by an electric bell, or an indicating- board giving the number of the finder operated, or an alarm gun or means for throwing a buoy.
Patent GB-189912025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: PAYNE HALBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 12,025. Payne, H. E. June 9. Type-writers. - Relates to carriage-shifting mechanism for moving the platen laterally to receive impressions from upper and lower case type &c., and also to the construction and arrangement of the type-bars and key levers. The carriage 2, Fig. 1, which supports the platen 3, is shifted by means of the arm 6 adjustably secured to the lever 10 which rocks about the axis 5. Rigidly attached to the arm 6 is the bar 6<a> having stops 7 to limit its movements and a tongue 15 under the control of the centralizing-springs 17<a>, 17<b>. The lever 10 carries an antifriction roller 36 engaging in the cam-groove 30, which is shown in Fig. 1 in its normal or centralizing position. By depressing the spring-controlled rack-bars 44 or 45, the cam-plate can be turned so as to move the lever 10 up or down, and so shift the carriage for the use of upper or lower case type. Fig. 6 shows one of the type-bars 60, each of which carries three type 61. The bars pass through a guiding-comb 66, and are pivoted on posts 70 as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the saddle-shaped guides 72 preventing any axial rotation of the bar. A guide 67 is provided close to the impression point. A felt-covered universal bar 75 operates escapement mechanism of the usual type for controlling the carriage feed. The alarm bell 90 serves also as a hand-wheel for adjusting the tension of the coiled spring within the drum 85, round which passes the band which feeds the carriage forward. An adjustable disc 96 carries the bell hammer and trip finger, which is operated by a dog 99 on the drum 85.
Patent GB-189914680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Handles or Devices for Controlling the Mechanism of Motor Cars.
Inventor: RUMPF MARTIN HENRI
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 14,680. Rumpf, M. H. July 17. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to controlling-handles or levers for motor cars, of the kind in which a movement in a given plane operates to change the speed of the vehicle, while rotation of the handle acts to reverse and stop or start the vehicle. The invention consists of means for locking the handle or lever in any one of its operative positions, and of further means for permitting reversal to take place only when the lever is in the position corresponding to the lowest speed. Fig. 3 shows the upper end of the lever in section. The lever, composed of the rod 1 and tube 2, is surrounded by a tube 5 pressed upwards by a spring 13 so as to be capable of engaging with the fixed notched locking-sector 11. The tube 5 is surmounted by a notched ring 6, into engagement with which the handle 15 is pressed by the spring 20. Disengagement with the sector for changing speed is effected by depressing the handle, and disengagement for reversing by raising it. In order to prevent reversal except when the lowest speed is in gear, a loose ring 23 with hooks 27 is provided, which prevents the handle from being raised when the higher speeds are in gear.
Patent GB-189922291-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved System of Telegraphy.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 22,291. Lorrain, J. G., [Bedell, F.]. Nov. 7. Telegraphs.-Relates to systems of submarine or other telegraphy in which the signal currents consist of waves or pulsations rising and falling from a minimum, the line being earthed between each signal or group of signals. The rise and fall of the current strength may be uniform or varying by means of unequal battery section or by unequal contact sections as shown in the distributers E, E<1>. Fig. 3 shows the use of + and - currents, but two current valves of the same sign may be employed. H is a central row of perforations for earthing the line through the brush M. In a modified form, a single line of perforations is employed for earthing the circuit, which otherwise receives a continuous series of the current cycles.
Patent GB-189922513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MACDONALD DAVID
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,513. Macdonald, D. Nov. 11. Compound boilers.-Relates to combined marinetype and water-tube boilers of the kind described in Specification No. 26,273, A.D. 1897, consisting of a lower portion b, through which furnace flues g pass, connected with an upper steam chamber a by water tubes d and e. The water tubes are arranged in sets, each consisting of two parallel longitudinal rows of larger tubes d, between which are two rows of smaller tubes e. Between the sets of tubes are removable columns f merely inserted or wedged in place. The tubes d may be provided with removable extension pieces d'.
Patent GB-189922533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,533. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. Nov. 11. Distributing; regulating.-Relates to means for regulation in three-wire systems, and consists in arranging a generator or other source of electromotive force in the neutral or compensating wire. Figs. 1 and 2 show the application to a system in which a three-phased current from a transformer T is supplied to a rotary converter R which supplies a direct current through p, q to the system r, s, t. A generator E, suitably driven, is arranged between the middle wire s and the neutral point of the transformer. A shunt with a resistance x is connected across the field coil F so that the field can be regulated as desired. Fig. 2 shows another arrangement of field coils and shunt.