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Patent GB-189827250-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene Motor for Cycles.
Inventor: OFFEN CARL HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-12-24
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 27,250. Offen, C. H. Dec. 24. Motor road vehicles.-The invention is for an engine designed for driving, and shown mounted upon, a bicycle. Acetylene is generated in the vessel 1, by allowing water to drop on calcium carbide contained therein, from the vessel 2. The acetylene enters the motor cylinder 4 of a directacting air pump 5, and compresses air which passes with the exhaust acetylene to a combustion chamber 7, where it burns continuously. The products of combustion are used in a motor 12 which drives the crank 11 through the linkwork 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. The stroke, and therefore the power of the motor, is controlled by sliding the guide along the lever 13.
Patent GB-189900007-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Guard for Platen Printing Machines.
Inventor: BARBER MAXIMILIAN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1900-01-02
Abstract: 7. Barber, M. T., and Napier, J., [Administratrix of Napier, G.]. Jan. 2. Platen presses.-Relates to guards for preventing accidents to the operator. Fig. 1 shows the frame A, bed B, and platen C in dotted lines, the platen being away from the bed, and Fig. 2 shows the same parts with the platen in contact with the bed. The guard c is a transverse bar mounted on a rod b, pivoted at b<1> to a projecting arm b<2> of the link D<1> connecting the platen C to the lever D. A rod b<3> connects the bar b to the lever D. The levers D and links D<1> are part of usual mechanism for operating the platen. The bar b, arm b<2>, and rod b<3> may be provided at each side of the machine. As the platen swings up to the bed, the bar c is lifted from the position shown in Fig. 1 to that shown in Fig. 2, approximately along the dotted line x. It operates to lift the hand of the operator from between the platen and bed. The transverse bar or bars c is hinged to the bar or bars b, so as to yield to upward pressure but not to downward pressure. Other means for operating the lifter bar b and transverse bar c may be adopted.
Patent GB-189904826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-boiler Flues.
Inventor: GEARING ERNEST
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 4826. Gearing, E. March 4. Flues, internal.-Annular ribs or projections a are combined with corrugations so as to form parts of the annular ridges that project outwardly into the water space. Fig. 1 shows a portion of a Morison suspension flue, and Fig. 2 a portion of a Fox flue, embodying the invention. Fig. 3 shows a portion of a barrel flue with additional ribs a<1> on the barrel portions ; but these may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189905337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fire Grates.
Inventor: COLE EDWIN
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 5337. Cole, E. March 11. Stoves a n d fireplaces ; heat - radiators ; flues; smokeconsuming; air supply.-A slotted and ribbed grating O is placed in the firegrate, and serves to supply heated air to the fire, so as to obtain a better consumption of the fuel, and also to act as a heat-radiator. The back of the grate is formed with inclined slots and holes B, D, which act as baffles and lead to the downtake H. Perforations S, governed by a damper R, are made in the lower part of the downtake, and supply air for the combustion of the smoke passing through the slots and holes. A perforated pipe P running across the downtake may form means for an additional air supply. A soot door M, and dampers placed at the exit to the chimney, are provided.
Patent GB-189907421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Chromographic Printing.
Inventor: RUDOMETOFF MICHAEL DANILOWITSC
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 7421. Rudometoff, M. D. von, and Ewdokimoff, E. A. April 8. Patent refused. Printing in several colours.-Relates to machinery for printing in several colours at one impression. A printing-cylinder a carries as many printing- plates e, f, g as there are colours to be printed, and also a plain metal plate i, intended to print upon the paper which is fed along a table or frame v. The printing-plates e, f, g, each bearing its own part of the design to be printed, are inked respectively by means of colour-supplying apparatus l, m, n, and transfer these colours to rollers o,p, q, which :n turn transfer them to the plate i. In order to bring each inking-roller into contact with its corresponding printing-plate only, the rollers are provided with guide-rollers which run in suitable grooves formed in the cylinder a. The axle of each of the rollers o, p, q carries a pinion which gears at the proper time with one of three toothed wheels mounted on the axle of the cylinder a. Beneath the cylinder a is mounted a cylinder b, which carries a toothed segment 4 adapted to gear with a rack 3 on the table v; upon the cylinder b is a raised impression surface h. Just before each printing operation, the table v is lifted by means of pivoted rods 1, 2, connected by links z to an arm w, which is pivoted to the framing of the machine at x, and is actuated by a cam roller y carried by the cylinder a. When the table v has been raised, it is reciprocated by means of the rack 3 and segment 4, and at the same time the paper is clamped at 5 and 6. After the table has been lowered, it is drawn back by means of a weight J, and the paper is clamped by rods 11, 12, actuated by a frame 9, links 10, rod 8, and arm w. A loop is then formed in the paper by a roller 16, carried by a lever 13, actuated by a lever 14, which is oscillated by means of a stop 15 on the cylinder a ; the loop of paper is sufficient to supply enough paper for the next length to be printed upon. In another form of machine, the printing is effected by means of a platen to which the variouslycoloured parts of the design have been transferred by rollers which take the colours from tables arranged radially from the platen and at right-angles to one another.
Patent GB-189916181-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Packing Case for Butter and other Goods.
Inventor: JONES SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 16,181. Jones, S., and Jones, H. M. Aug. 9. Packing-cases of wood for butter and other goods have their sides a secured by corner pieces d, which are connected therewith by a tongue-andgroove connection.
Patent GB-189917056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brewing Apparatus.
Inventor: KUMMER ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-08-22
Granted: 1900-08-22
Abstract: 17,056. Kummer, A., and Wittich, H. Aug. 22. Brewing.-Relates to apparatus which serves the combined purposes of making the mash and then boiling and cooling it. The grain fed from the hopper a is mixed with water in the preliminary infusing-chamber b, and passes thence to the mash tun v. A valve d at the bottom of the mash tun being open, the water and grain fall over a distributing-cone e into the lower mashing and heating vessel w. The mash is circulated through the vessels w, w<1> by a pump f, the three-way cock g being set to put the vessel w<1> and pipe i in communication. The valve d is now closed, and the mash pumped up into the mash tun v, which is provided with a hood x and vapour exhaust pipe l. A portion of the mash is returned to the vessel w, and is circulated through the vessels w, w<1>, both of which are heated during this operation by means of steam jackets y, y<1>. When the temperature of this portion of the mash has reached about 170‹ F., it is returned to that remaining in the vessel v, and the valve d is then opened and the whole of the mash circulated by the pump f until it is cooled to the required temperature. The mash is again returned to the vessel v, and the wort is drained off through the perforated bottom n and pipes o to the wortpan r, where it is concentrated by boiling with hops. Water introduced through the sparger m washes out the wort remaining in the grain, and during this operation the mass may be agitated by circulation through the vessels w, w<1>. The spent grains are discharged by placing the refuse slide Z in the transversely - inclined position indicated by dotted lines, and opening the valve d and door f. A pump s transfers the wort from the pan r to its final destination.
Patent GB-189918876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Wire Articles, such as Fencing Mats, Barbed Wire, and the like.
Inventor: PERRY JOHN CRANSTON
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 18,876. Perry, J. C. Sept. 19. Welding; working by electricity; wire.-wire fabrics for fencing, mats, and the like are formed by attaching transverse stays to longitudinal strands by welding. The longitudinal strands A are fed from reels A' as shown in Fig. 1. The strands are fed over a rocking roll e, by which they are kept taut while being fed. Thence they pass over the guide-roll e<1> and a series of straightening-rolls to the feed-wheels f, from whence they pass over the guide-roll e<2> to the reel e<3> for the completed fence &c. The wire B, from which the transverse wires or stays are cut, is fed from a reel to a guide-wheel mounted on the end of a spring rocking arm which, as in the case of the roll e, serves to keep the wire taut. Thence it passes over the grooved wheel and through straightening-rolls k to a holder consisting of a series of rolls o splined on a shaft o<1>, the rolls having longitudinal grooves to receive the wire B and to retain it in front of the strands A, while being cut and welded. The wire B is fed by a rack-and-pinion device by which, if desired, varying lengths may be fed alternately, and it is cut by a movable cutter which works against a fixed cutter or rest. The holding-rolls o being rotated intermittently, the cut wire is brought into position for welding while the uncut wire is fed into the next groove. The welding is effected by electrodes carried on brackets u<1> and movable electrodes carried on spring plungers u<4>, the current being supplied by the coils of a transformer arrangement, and there being a pair of electrodes for each jointing, which amount in the case shown to four pairs in all. The electrodes are suitably shaped to grip and guide the wires A and B, and the primary circuit is provided with switches worked by cams by which the circuit is made when the movable electrodes have gripped the wires, and also with switches which are operated by the plungers, when they reach the ends of the strokes, to break the circuit to prevent the wires becoming over-heated or burnt. The protruding stays are coiled around the outer strand at one edge by means of a coiler consisting of a slit rotating device having an operating-pinion Z<3> and a pin Z<6> at the base, which engages with the protruding wires in succession and coils them.
Patent GB-189921656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Electric Motors and Electrically Propelled Railway Trains.
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 21,656. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Sperry, E. A.]. Oct. 30. Drawings to Specification. Brakes ; propelling.-Relates to a controlling-system for a number of motors carried on separate vehicles, which are adapted to be mechanically connected together to form a train. A master controller is fitted on each vehicle, and all the motors can be controlled from one point. The handles and electrical connections may be so arranged that the angular position of the controlling- handle represents also the angular position of the motor controller cylinder which follows step-bystep the movement of the handle. The motor controller, so as to be independent of external source, is operated by a spring pilot motor consisting of a spiral spring so arranged that it tends to unwind at both ends. A small electric motor is provided to wind up automatically the spring the expansion of which controls the starting-switch of this motor. The direction of motion is determined by a governing-device mounted in a frame and comprising a pair of electromagnets with an oscillating polarized armature, a solenoid, and interlocking and escape gear. The connections are preferably so arranged that movement in one direction completes a power circuit, and in the other brake circuits, the brakes being operated by the current produced by the motors running as generators. A storage battery supplies the current for the controllers so that they may be operated when the main supply is cut off.
Patent GB-189925764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: INGREY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 25,764. Ingrey, C. Dec. 30. Cranes.-A weighing-apparatus of the kind described in Specifications No. 22,126, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Weighing-apparatus], and No. 20,892, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Weighing. apparatus], for coal or other material, which may be actuated by the movements of the ram of a hydraulic crane, is shown in Fig. 1. The hopper a<0> conducts the material to be weighed to the receptacle a, which rests on the beam f. The beam is connected through the lever l and rod n to recording-mechanism d', the rod n being in two parts connected by a pin f to allow the machine to be used with a steelyard z<1>, independently of the recording-device. When the receptacle is charged with coal, levers i<2> at the sides of the receptacle are depressed, and through links s' release a weighted lever w', Figs. 1 and 8, which falls and moves the slide valve d<3> of a hydraulic cylinder k. The ram j of the cylinder rises and actuates cams d, which support lateral levers c on which the receptacle rests, and allows the receptacle to rest on the beam and the weight to be recorded. The upward motion of the ram finally returns the weighted lever to its normal position, and thus reverses the valve d<3>. The ram then descends, and by means of the levers t, o opens the hinged gate p of the receptacle, which discharges. The hydraulic appliances may be replaced by a steam, explosion, electric, or other motor, and the actuating-mechanism is modified so as to take the movements from a rotating shaft. The valve d' may be operated by the ram of a crane or other lifting-apparatus. The ram x', Fig. 16, has a rope y<4> attached to it. The rope is suitably connected to a double pulley z<4>, as shown, and the pulley carries an adjustable pin a<5>. As the ram moves, the pulley rotates, and the pin moves a catch k<5> on a lever b<5>, which is connected to the valve d<3> and opens or closes the valve.
Patent GB-190001882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type-writing Machines, adapted to Facilitate the Production of Justified Lines of Type or Matrices, or Type or Matrix Impressions.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 1882. Boult, A. J., [Sears, C.]. Jan. 30. Type-writers; type, setting.-Relates to typewriters adapted to facilitate the production of justified lines of type or matrices, or type or matrix impressions. The characters are formed on the " unit system, and the spacing is differential. As the carriage h approaches the end of a line, an adjustable pointer b moves over a scale c, which registers the deficit in units of the length of the line from the normal length. The number (n) recorded on the scale is printed at the end of the line, and, when setting up type &c. from the printed " copy" so obtained, the operator inserts a unit space in addition to the normal space for the first n spaces which occur in the line. A justified line of type or matrices &c. is thus produced.
Patent GB-190004608-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Heating by Means of Hot Water for Rooms, Houses, Orangeries, Drying Chambers, and the like.
Inventor: ROUGUAND LUCIEN JEAN MODESTE
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4608. Rouguand, L. J. M. March 10. Drying-apparatus.- Relates to hot-water heating systems for rooms, drying - chambers, and the like. The general arrangement of the heater and pipes is shown in Fig. 1, and the boiler c which circulates the water intermittently is shown in Fig. 2. The boiler is mounted in a suitable fire, which is provided with double walls b<1> between which the feedwater may circulate, and is connected with the hotwater reservoir r, the steam-condensing tank a, and the various pipes as shown. The return pipe t<2> communicates with the compartment c<1>, which is separated from the boiler chamber c by openings f, and the discharge pipe t opening towards the centre of the boiler serves as a guide for the pipe g' attached to the bell float g. Above this float is another float h, attached tn the pipe h<1> and limited in its descent by the shoulder g<2> of the tube g<1>. Openings x in the pipe t and a notch in the pipe g<1> in which the screw y engages are provided. When the boiler is full of water, the float h closes the openings f, and the openings x are uncovered. As steam is produced, the float g rises and closes the openings x, and finally the hot water is discharged by the pipe t, and the steam passing over is condensed in the tank a and returned. Hot water is thus intermittently discharged into the reservoir. The radiators used are fitted with taps to regulate the water supply.
Patent GB-190004778-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Sealing Envelopes.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4778. Mills, B. J. B., [Dick Co., A. B.]. March 13. Damping envelopes.-Relates to a machine for closing envelopes. Fig. 4 shows a section of the feed and moistening head. The moistening-pad 22, against which the flap of the envelope is pressed, consists of two layers of felt enclosing a perforated metal plate and supplied with water from the well 23 by the wick 24.
Patent GB-190007714-A (GB)
Title: A Rotary Root Thinner.
Inventor: LIVESEY ALGERNON MONTAGUE
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7714. Livesey, A. M. April 26. Turnip-thinning machines.-The Figure shows the machine in plan, with parts broken away. The thinning-tools consist of semicircular blaues O<1>, O<2> set at an angle in bosses N<1>, N' on a shaft M driven by the gearing shown from the axle D of the main wheels. The tools are mounted in a frame L, pivoted by straps K to the axle D and supported at its rear end on adjustable wheels P, P. The frame L can be raised out of work by chains on eccentric blocks Q on a shaft R rocked by a hand-lever.
Patent GB-190110663-A (GB)
Title: Process for Separating the Resinous Parts without their Decomposition from Mineral Oils or the like.
Inventor: DAESCHNER CARL
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,663. Daeschner, C. May 23. Resins and resinous compounds.-Relates to the separation of mineral oils and associated resinous matter without decomposition by dissolving the oil in fusel oil. Mineral oils for use as lubricants &c. are mixed with fusel oil, the resinous matter allowed to precipitate, and the solution of oil and fusel oil removed and separated by distillation. The resinous residue, after the removal of anv remaining fusel oil solution by a current of steam, is stated to be an easily melted black pitch suitable for use in the asphalt industry.
Patent GB-190123934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Electric Switches, and like Apparatus.
Inventor: CHARLTON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 23,934. Charlton, G., and Barton, W. E. Nov. 25. Cut-outs; switches. -Relates to switches or cut-outs in which both quick make and quick break are obtained. Thermal devices are provided for releasing the catch should an. overload endure for a sufficient time. The first movement of the handle comprises the opening and closing springs, and operates catch mechanism so that a further movement causes the switch to snap on. In the case of an overload, or by releasing the catch by hand, the opening-spring operates, and opens the circuit. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement with the circuit closed. The movable contact or brush 2 is carried by an arm 5 fixed on a sleeve 4 mounted on a spindle 7. A band spring 12 tends to open the switch. The closing-spring 17 is carried by a frame 15, also pivoted on the spindle 7. A spring 22 tends to turn the carrier to the off position. The first movement of the handle 21, when the switch is off, forces down the carrier 15, the spring 17 pressing the arm 4 and nearly closing the switch, but this is prevented by a stop 6 striking against a pivoted arm or stop 19. Further movement of the handle forces the carrier until a projection passes beyond a catch 29<a> carried by a lever 29. The carrier is thus locked with the opening-springs 12, 22 in tension and the spring 17 pressing against the arm 6. On now slightly reversing the movement of the handle, the pivoted stop 19 is forced down by a projection 21<a>, and the spring 17 causes the switch to snap on. By lifting the lever 29 the catch 29<a> is removed, and the springs 12, 22 open the switch. The catch 29<a> may be moved out of the way by levers actuated from an electric thermal device. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, two conductors 38, 39 are in the circuit, and are connected by rods 41, 42 to a lever 37. This lever co-operates with another lever 28 engaging with the tripping-lever 29. The conductors 38, 39 are heated by an excessive current, and turn the lever 37. To allow adjustment, the lever 28 is made in two parts, the lower part 28e being adjustable. Numerous modifications of the thermal device are described, and the wires may be in series or parallel and may be curved inwards or outwards. Fig. 8 shows a form in which one conductor 56 is employed, and is connected to a lever 58 pivoted to the base and connected to the operating-lever 37, which is pivoted to a rod 9<a>. Instead of conducting-wires, the appliance may consist of jointed rods 71, 72, Fig. 19, the conductor being a rod 64 connected to the end bars 65 of the frame. In a modified construction of switch, Fig. 5, the moving contact 2 is carried by a sliding rod 43, which is affixed to a carrier provided with a special arrangement of springs, and the operating-handle 21 is provided with a locking- arm 47, which replaces the stop 19 &c. The Provisional Specification states that the catch may be released by electromagnetic means.
Patent GB-190125979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Time Pieces for the Control of Watchmen and the like.
Inventor: SCHLENKER JAKOB
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,979. Schlenker, J. Dec. 19. Tell-tales for checki n g watchmen. A rotating card-dial applied to a clock or watch movement in a case g is marked by the use of type keys b which are thrust through a slot behind, and pressed against type matrices in a plate on a hanger c in front of the dial. There are two or more vertical rows of matrices, and the keys are formed with cam bases u to set the hanger to the right or left so that the type registers with its matrix. A detent o is applied to a stud r on the hanger.
Patent GB-190201141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surface Condensers.
Inventor: RICHMOND JOHN RITCHIE
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 1141. Richmond, J. R. Jan. 15. Condensers.- Relates to surface condensers in which the circulating water passes through the tubes and the steam surrounds them ; and in which the air and water of condensation can be withdrawn separately without undue cooling of the latter. Of the two headers e, f, the header f is divided by a partition into two parts, one serving as the inlet chamber for the circulating-water and the other as the outlet chamber. The steam chamber is also divided into two parts by a partition j having an opening or gap in it. Steam is admitted at p into the larger portion, and air is withdrawn at q. The larger portion of the steam space is connected with the smaller portion by a draining-pipe r, and has a well s in which the water of condensation collects and from which it may be withdrawn This space is also traversed by a plate l with several large gaps in it, so that it serves as a support for the tubes without acting as a partition.