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Patent GB-189826488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 26,488. Wilson, J. Dec. 15. Incandescent gas burners.-A bunsen burner is manufactured from the open-topped shank K of an ordinary gas burner by providing one or more small holes for the gas at the base A and others C for the air above the part B which screws into the gas bracket. The open top of the shank is slotted to receive the holder F, described in Specification No. 24,328, A.D. 1897, for supporting the mantle rod H, and is either partially closed by a disc or surmounted by a burner head or cap, such as E. A sheet of metal S, which may be utilized as a chimney holder or gallery, is arranged as shown to prevent the gas from igniting inside the shank.
Patent GB-189901641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in the Purification of Sewage and other Polluted Waters.
Inventor: TULLOCH HECTOR
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 1641. Tulloch, H. Jan. 24. Sewage filters; supplying liquid.-An anaÙrobic apparatus for use in treating sewage and other foul waters comprises a tank a provided with a removable cover n and a perforated partition d, which separates a precipitation chamber c from a s e r i e s of anaerobic filters i divided off by vertical partitions h. The partition d may be formed of brickwork, concrete, wood, steel, or other suitable material. The sewage &c. may flow along a pipe y and central passage f into the chamber c, whence the liquid flows upwards through the filters i, and is discharged by means of radially-arranged channels v into a main channel k. Stone, clinker, coke, coal, burnt ballast, or other suitable material may be used as the filtering-medium in the filters i. The sewage sludge may be discharged by means of pipes w, s connected to a counterbalanced pipe t which is attached to a shaft u. A deflecting-plate y is mounted upon the shaft u, and serves to direct the sewage towards the outer parts of the chamber c. Steam, hot air, or gases, and cultivations of bacteria, may be introduced into the sewage through the pipes s, t. A brush or squeegee for cleansing the walls of the chamber c may be attached to the pipe t. Ammonia and other gases collecting beneath the cover n may be led away and utilized. The sewage may be caused to flow uniformly through the filters by means of an arm or arms secured to a rotating shaft, or the sewage supply pipe may be connected to a number of suitably-arranged branch pipes which discharge the sewage beneath the filters. The effluent from the anaÙrobic apparatus may be further treated in an aerobic bed provided with an archimedean screw for supplying air to the bed, and a pipe for use in introducing steam, heated air, or other gases, and bacterial cultivations. The archimedean screw may be actuated by a Barker's mill, through which the effluent is supplied to the bed.
Patent GB-189906383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Metal Tubing.
Inventor: BARTON WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6383. Barton, W. G. March 24. Flexible metal tubes.-Flexible metal tubing is formed from strips of suitable material of varying widths, coiled round a mandrel into tube form as shown in Fig. 2. Such tubes, with varying flexibility, are suitable for enclosing and protecting flexible shafts.
Patent GB-189906735-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Drying Cellulose Products.
Inventor: FREMERY MAX
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6735. Fremery, M, and Urban, J. March 29. Yarns and threads.-Cellulose products, such as threads of artificial silk &c., are dried below 40‹ U. in a vacuum or current of air. The material is preferably wound on rollers or spools to prevent contraction during the drying operation.
Patent GB-189912224-A (GB)
Title: Cut-off Cock or Valve with Separate Closing Device.
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 12,224. Schl÷sser, W., [trading as Kammgarn Spinnerei Eitorf, K. Schõfer & Co.], and Moeres, H. June 12. Repairing, facilitating.-Between a water, steam, or gas pipe and a cock H is inserted a rubber, caoutchouc, vulcanized-fibre &c. ball c attached by a pin d, a ball d<1>, and a cap f to a spindle e. When the spindle is pressed upwards, the ball c is pressed by the escaping fluid against the outlet b. Leakage is prevented by packing p and by the valve when within the recess a'.
Patent GB-189922721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases or Cabinets.
Inventor: BURTON JOHN READ
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 22,721. Burton, J. R. Nov. 14. Cabinets; bookcases.-Cases or trays such as D, E, with or without partitions and shelves, are pivoted at a to the sides of a cabinet having openings in the front. The part a<1> of the opening forms a stop to hold the case both in the open position shown in Fig. 2, and in the closed position, in which the bottom of the case closes the opening in the front of the cabinet. The lid or door F has brackets f pivoted at f<1> and counterbalanced by weights f<2>, which hold the door in the closed position or in the open position, in which case the door is swung under the fixed shelf F<1>. Fig. 5 shows a pivoted case on the sides of which are arranged strips c forming, with the shelves, grooves in which slide the hinged base-plates h, h<1> of an ordinary paper file. When the file is drawn out as shown in Fig. 5, the bevelled edges at the joint h<3> or projections on the cabinet form stops to hold the file in place.
Patent GB-190006823-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Shields for Broken Corset Busks.
Inventor: CRACKEN ANDREW EDWIN M
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 6823. M'Cracken, A. E. April 11. Corsets.-Relates to an appliance or shield to be fixed over the place of fracture in a corset busk or steel to prevent the broken ends from doing injury. Fig. 1 shows an inside view of part of a corset with a shield a fixed over a broken steel. Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of the shield. It consists of a slightly-curved strip of metal a, which is made wide enough to overlap the edges of the steel, and in each overlapping edge there is a sunk groove b having a row of holes, through which the shield is sewn to the corset.
Patent GB-190007389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed-water Heaters.
Inventor: NELSON CHARLES ANDREW
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 7389. Nelson, C. A. April 21. Feedwater, heating. - The feedwater from a perforated pipe 10<a> runs over the surface of a hollow arch-shaped chamber 7 containing exhaust steam, which is thereby condensed, and falls into ledges 6 at the sides of a hollow troughshaped chamber 4, which also contains exhaust steam. The heated water is collected in the trough, and supplied by the pipe 13 to the boiler. The two chambers are connected together by pipes 8, 8, and air circulates between them. Water of condensation from the exhaust steam collects in a well 11, whence it may be withdrawn to mix with the heated water passing through the pipe 13. Uncondensed steam escapes at 19.
Patent GB-190010690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: CARTER ALFRED
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1901-06-12
Abstract: 10,690. Carter, A., and Carter, J. June 12. Advertising.-Vertically-pivoted prisms A, bearing advertisements, are provided with pinions E which engage with racks F having a slitted arm or projection H<1>, in which the crank J of a shaft forming part of an escapement-controlled clockwork train &c. engages to rotate the prisms alternately in opposite directions and change the advertisements.
Patent GB-190011582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffing-boxes.
Inventor: DURAND HENRY STRONG
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,582. Lake, H. H., [Durand, H. S., and McLellan, R. K.]. June 26. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to a stuffing-box and ball bearing combined, especially suitable for propeller shafts, the construction being such as to reduce risk of binding on the occurrence of warping. Fig. 2 shows the device in section. The internal diameter of the stuffing-box is considerably greater than that of the shaft 1, the ends being closed by Babbit metal or like packing 15, 21 held by glands or plugs 13, 17. The packing is kept against the respective seatings by springs 16, 22 abutting against suitable shoulders, and may consist either of single rings, as shown, or of groups of such rings alternating with felt. The shaft bearing consists of a single ring of balls 26 confined between two bearing-rings 24, 25 secured in a case 23. The shaft 1 is provided with a hardened steel sleeve 30, on which the balls run. The interior of the stuffing-box is connected by a pipe with a reservoir or collapsable tube containing a semifluid waterproof grease which is forced into the interstices.
Patent GB-190022450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Stoning Fruit.
Inventor: WOLFF OSCAR MEYER
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 22,450. Wolff, O. M. Dec. 10. Fruit, stoning.-Machine for stoning fruit, such as olives &c. A plate 1 is formed with pockets 55 for the fruit, and is intermittently rotated. A plunger 2 is operated through rods 40, 43 from a cam 48, and forces the stone 52 out through a perforation 56 in the bottom of the pocket. The edge of the perforation is fitted with a cotting-edge to assist the action, and a perforated guard plate 49 prevents the lifting of the fruit when the plunger rises. The fruit is forced out of the pocket, after the next movement of the plate 1, by a plunger 3. An oscillating carrier or scoop 6, having a suitably-shaped piece of leather at its edge, catches the fruit and discharges it into a trough 38. A stop 7, operated by a cam 17, locks the plate 1 during the movements of the plungers 2 and 3.
Patent GB-190100704-A (GB)
Title: Portable Apparatus for Rifle Shooting.
Inventor: LUARD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-10-11
Abstract: 704. Luard, C. E. Jan. 10. Targets.-Fig. 1 shows in plan the general arrangement of apparatus for rifle-shooting with miniature ammunition in halls or covered spaces. The targets are suspended from a guard rail f by hangers b, fitted with guide-pulleys and horizontal friction rollers, and are operated by an endless cord c, which passes round pins of the hangers, guidepulleys c<1>, i, i<1> of the frame h, l, and guide-pulleys and an operating-drum carried by a vertical post at the firing-point. The end of the rail f is bent to a rounded shape, and is connected to the vertical post by a rail, wire, or cord e, along which the target travellers or hangers run from and to the firing point. Stop plates o are supported by a grooved rail p in an inclined position, so as to deflect the bullets downwards, and screens k, q protect the ends of the frame. The rail f is carried by brackets m secured to a bar l supported by portable standards, or the brackets may be fixed to a wall. The suspended targets may be used for stationary, disappearing, or moving practice.
Patent GB-190101712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Engines.
Inventor: MILLAR MARGARET
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1712. Millar, M., [Sinclair, J. C.]. Jan. 25. Compound engines; valves and valve gear; starting.- Relates to engines in which the same steam is caused to do the double work of operating the piston both ways. Fig. 2 shows a section through the cylinder of a marine engine embodying the invention. The cylinder a is surrounded by a jacket or casing a' enclosing a space j, and at the ends is surrounded by annular valvechests k, k<1>. The former is the admission valvechest, and receives boiler steam at e, and the latter is the intermediate valvec h e s t and communicates with the space i. At the upper end of the cylinder is an exhaust chamber l, and at the lower end an exhaust chamber f The slide valves m, n are annular in form, and are connected together so as to be operated simultaneously by rods o. The steam cycle effected is as follows :- Steam is admitted to the lower end of the cylinder, and drives the piston b upwards ; the cut-off is made to occur at any desired point in the stroke, say, <5>/10 ths, and at, say, <5>/10 ths a portion of the steam under the piston is allowed to pass into the space j ; at <7>/10 ths of the stroke the communication of the space under the piston with the space is closed ; and at or beyond <9>/10 ths the steam under the piston is exhausted. During the down-stroke, the steam in the space j works expansively ; this steam is exhausted during the up-stroke. The valves are worked by levers q connected with the rods o by the joint shown in Figs. 9 and 10. The rods o are each made in two parts, the ends of which have recesses for the reception of segmental blocks o<6>. A flat part of the lever is placed between these blocks, and rings o<3>, 0<3> are then attached to the two parts of the rod, which are thereby connected. Wedges o<5> are provided for taking up slack in the joint. A portion of a locomotive embodying the invention is shown in Fig. 12. In this there are two cylinders A, B, each driving a single crank C. Provision is made for working these cylinders as ordinary double-acting cylinders when required. For this purpose, a pipe D connecting the two valve-chests is provided, also a pipe F connecting the space j with the exhaust pipe F<1>, and a valve ring H working over ports G connecting the valve-chest k' with the space j. The pipes D and F are each controlled by plug valves, which can be simultaneously actuated by a rod 0, which at the same time effects the extension of the valve ring H through the medium of a pinion and circular racks. The adjustment of these several valves results in boiler steam being supplied directly to each valve-chest, and gives a direct exhaust to each end of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190102665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing Apparatus for Steam Engines.
Inventor: SCHWARZ WALTER
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 2665. Schwarz, W. Feb. 7. Condensers.-Relates to jet condensers, and consists of means for ensuring a uniform delivery of injection water to the condenser irrespective of variations in the vacuum. To this end the reservoir a, instead of delivering directly into the condenser f, is made to deliver into an open vessel d. Into this vessel dips the pipe e, through which the water passes into the condenser. The height H of the point of discharge above the open end of the pipe is made greater than that of the water barometer, so that under no circumstances can the open end of the pipe become exposed. The result of this disposition is that the height h of the jet above the surface of the water in the open vessel becomes greater when the vacuum is high, and less when it is low, owing to the water being momentarily sucked out of the vessel d faster or slower. The height of suction being thus automatically regulated, the delivery of water is rendered approximately constant.
Patent GB-190102898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Beds of Billiard and the like Tables.
Inventor: BURROUGHES JAMES SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2898. Burroughes, J. S. Feb. 11. Bzlliards and like games.-Relates to beds for miniature and other tables, the object of the invention being to reduce their weight. A layer of compressible material is interposed between the wooden under-frame and the top of the table. The top may be made of thin slate, vulcanite, aluminium, &c., and is covered with the usual cloth. The compressible material used is indiarubber, gutta - percha, india - rubber cloth, cork, linoleum, or the like. In the case of small tables, the bed is made in one continuous length, but in large tables it is made in sections. The parts of the built-up bed are bolted or clamped together. In some cases, the compressible layer is divided into sections, which are separated by strips of metal or other strengthening-material, preferably arranged transversely to the table.
Patent GB-190106696-A (GB)
Title: Expansion Standard Tree Support.
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 6696. Cartwright, W. March 30. Trees, supporting.-Relates to means for securing trees to supports or stakes with a yielding pressure. A metal ring formed in two parts c, d bolted together, is provided with one or with two square eyes a to be passed over a stake or stakes and secured thereto by a nail driven through a suitable hole. Semicircular rubber blocks f, to encircle the tree, are connected to the metal ring by coiled springs e. One end of each spring e is embedded in the rubber block, while the other end is secured to the metal ring by a screw p with head h.
Patent GB-190110134-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bearing or Support for Pipes, Mains or the like.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,134. Longsdon, H. C. May 16. Holdfasts.-Relates to means for supporting or carrying pipes, mains, and the like above the floor and along the sides of walls or between pillars, and consists in constructing supports and brackets which can be adjusted to meet varied conditions, such as variations in the diameters of the pipes &c. Fig. 1 shows one form of support or bracket bearing for pipes, and Fig. 2 the serrated base-piece a which engages with the serrated teeth of the brackets g. The head h of the bracket piece is passed through the opening d, and is cut away so as to allow the bracket g to be tilted to permit of an adjusting movement. The base-piece a is mounted on the plate e, which is fixed to the wall or pillar A. The opening d may be at the top instead of at the front, and the supports n may, as shown in Fig. 5, engage with teeth n<1> on the upper surface of the bracket, so as to provide for transverse adjustment. A beam o is shown carried between two walls or pillars in Fig. 5. The bracket g may have curved supports for more than one pipe, and a bracket or cantilever for the pipes &c. without serrations may be mounted above the toothed bracket g.
Patent GB-190115213-A (GB)
Title: A New Parlour Game.
Inventor: CANARD EDMOND
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,213. Canard, E. July 26. Games played with boards and pieces.-The game is played on a board with squares arranged diagonally, as shown. Pieces are placed on the shaded squares, as indicated at b, c, d, e, f, and move in straight lines along the shaded squares. The value and moves of the pieces depend on the number of caps upon them, a piece b, Fig. 2, for instance moving one square only, while that f move five squares. The object of the game is to capture the opponent's pieces in accordance with specified rules. Pieces passing the centre line become more powerful, while pieces standing on the four doubly-shaded squares are free from capture.
Patent GB-190116954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caps or Cowls for Ventilator Shafts and Chimney-tops.
Inventor: KEANE JOHN
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-08-23
Abstract: 16,954. Keane, J. Aug. 23. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan of one form. The central tube tapers upwards some distance within a square head B, which has four outlets at the corners. The space between the two is occupied by radially and obliquely set vertical baffles D<2>, D. Fig. 4 shows a sectional elevation of another form. The surrounding shell has the section of a cross, set to apertures in the central pipe A and containing horizontal baffles D<2>, D.
Patent GB-190117560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pulverising or Crushing Machines
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 17,560. Boult, A. J., [Druitt, J. W.]. Sept. 2. Drawings to Specification. Dust, confining on generation, in grinding, crushing, &c. mills. A return air pipe, which proceeds from the box into which the pulverized material is discharged to the air inlet of the pulverizing-mill, is formed with an open-ended branch fitted with a valve and with a dished diaphragm. The diaphragm nearly closes the branch and has its hollow part directed inwards ; it serves to prevent the escape of dust, which is returned to the mill through the air inlet.
Patent GB-190125235-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Guard and Dust Excluder for Covering Hydro Extractors
Inventor: LORD BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-12-11
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25,235. Lord, B., and Collier, E. W. Dec. 11. Guards and protectors for hydro-extractors and other centrifugal machines, particularly adapted for machines for drying clothing. The opening in the top of the machine casing is fitted with a removable cover composed of wire netting, perforated metal, or the like, covered with canvas or other fabric, which, while permitting the free entry of air, will exclude dust. In the case of a machine driven from below, a domed cover in one piece fitted with a lifting-ring is used. Figs. 3 and 4 show a machine driven from above, with the cover made in two halves hinged to the casing at A<5>.
Patent GB-190200797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitted Pants and in their Manufacture.
Inventor: MIDDLEDITCH HENRY HOWARD
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 797. Middleditch, H. H., and Gregory, C. A. Jan, 10. Knitting pants. Relates to a method of knitting the gusset at the fork of pants. Two strips, Figs. 1 and 2, are knitted on a straight-bar machine with two rows of narrowings d, d. The loops a to b on one strip and b<1> to c<1> on the other are run on to a set of needles, leaving a few vacant needles b, b<1>, Fig. 3. The space b, b<1> may be made by transferring loops on a few needles to the adjacent needles. The part f, f with narrowings g, g is then knitted, a separate piece of fabric or a hook-bar being hung on to the needles b, b<1>. The fabric is then removed and the other needles b to c and a<1>, b<1> are put on a row of needles, and the part f with narrowings g<1>, g<1> is knitted. Figs. 5 and 7 show the relative position of the gusset. In Fig. 7, the parts f, f<1> are shown, extending to the edges of the legs.
Patent GB-190201247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: HILDEBRAND HANS
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 1247. Hildebrand, H., and Ihle, G. Jan. 16. Gas and like engines, valves for. The areas of the passages in the valve are not less than the area of the cylinder. The valve is shown with three sets of annular ports b<1>, and the seating with four b.
Patent GB-190203030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vests or Waistcoats.
Inventor: MELLOR JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 3030. Mellor, J. W. Feb. 6. Waistcoats are made, as shown in the Figure, so that they are fastened in a horizontal line along the front, and they may also be made to fasten at one side c.
Patent GB-190205025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: TORBENSEN VIGGO VALDEMAR
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 5025. Torbensen, V. V. Feb. 27. Motor road vehicles.-Consists mainly in making the transmission gearing constitute a component of the main axle, to ensure rigidity and parallelism, while the motor shaft is mounted at right-angles to the axle. Fig. 1 shows a portion of the vehicle in plan, and Fig. 2 the same portion in elevation. The fixed axle A is composed of two horizontal bars or tubes a, a united at the ends by blocks a' and at the centre by the motor casing A'. Projecting forwardly from this casing are two casings A', A<3>, in the latter of which are bearings for the divided driving-shaft a<3>. This shaft, at its outer ends, is supported by journals in the blocks a' and carries the pinions by which the wheels B mounted on axle studs are driven. The casing A' encloses change-speed gearing, and the casing A<3> differential gearing of any suitable kind, but preferably of a construction like that described in Specification No. 5024, A.D. 1902. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the casing A<2> is supported by the bars of the axle, and the motor is mounted at the opposite end of the vehicle, a shaft m<2> with universal couplings connecting it with the gearing.