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Patent GB-189720485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Sounding the Depth of Water.
Inventor: CORNISH EDWIN SUTTON
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1898-10-07
Abstract: 20,485. Cornish, E. S. Sept. 7. Sounding-apparatus.-Relates to apparatus of the 'kite' type of the general character described in Specification No. 18,236, A.D. 1896. A number of ' kites' or sinkers c, such as that shown in Fig. 3, are placed at intervals upon, and towed from the front of the vessel, by two or more cords b, b, a, the upper cords being of greater cross-sectional area than the lower. The last of the ' kites' is connected to the after part of the vessel by a cord d and may be furnished with a metal foot c<1>. Fig. 2 shows the method of attaching the towing-cords to the ship, the lines b, b being secured to a pivoted bracket i, while the line a passes round pulleys i<2>, k and can be tightened or loosened by a hand-wheel and screw. When the line a is loose the kites' trail on the top of the water, but by tightening it up they assume such a position that the whole chain is forced downwards until the lowest kite strikes the bottom.
Patent GB-189720945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-setting Cases.
Inventor: BRUCKER HERMANN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-09-11
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 20,945. Brucker, H. A. Sept. 11. Type cases.-The type case is constructed to prevent metallic dust produced by the wear of the types &c. from mixing with and floating in the atmosphere. The bottom b is arranged so as to slide out of the frame a of the case. Above the bottom b, between it and the partitions a<1> forming the compartments, is a bottom c of galvanized ironwire gauze.
Patent GB-189721537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Games and Toys.
Inventor: DAVIS DAVID WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1897-09-20
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 21,537. Davis, D. W. Sept. 20. Revolving balls.-The hollow balls C, having square openings D, are attached to strings B which pass through a hollow handle A. By holding the handle in the hand, and twirling the balls round, a musical note is produced. To vary the sound, a diaphragm may be introduced in each ball.
Patent GB-189723724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating Spirits and other Liquids with Gases.
Inventor: HILLIARD JOSEPH BANKS
Filed: 1897-10-15
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 23,724. Hilliard, J. B. Oct. 15. Liquids, treating with gases.-Gases such as air, oxygen, ozone, &c. are passed through alcoholic or other liquids in order to oxidize or otherwise act upon the fusel oil &c. contained therein. The gas is circulated repeatedly through the liquid, that absorbed being replaced from a gas holder. In Fig. 1, a pump D circulates the gas through the tank A, which may be of the form described in Specifications No. 7169, A.D. 1893, or No. 24, A.D. 1894. The holder B supplies any deficit. An alternative system is to pass the gas through the liquid alternately from one gas holder to another, suitable pipes and taps being provided. In these processes there is no waste either of gas or spirit.
Patent GB-189727711-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Purifying Air and Gases, also for the Heating and Cooling of the same.
Inventor: CARPENTER JOHN HOWELL
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-11-25
Abstract: 27,711. Carpenter, L. O., and Blanch, H. A., [Executors of Carpenter, J. H.]. Nov. 25. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Gases to be purified are passed through an annular chamber B in a circular path. Blades C, C' on a shaft F rotate in the chamber at a high speed, being driven by a small water motor I. The waste water from the motor passes down the hollow shaft F and escapes from reflexed orifices E, E<1> at the top of the blades after the manner of a Barker's mill, and is broken into spray and washes the gases. The impurities pass away with the water through the outlet L. The apparatus may be driven by gearing, or the gases may be driven through it by a fan and the water supplied independently. The top of the apparatus is in the form of a spiral H, G to assist in making the gases take a rotary course.
Patent GB-189728646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Cycles.
Inventor: BAXTER CHARLES ERNEST
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 28,646. Baxter, C. E. Dec. 4. Driving-mechanism, two-speed. The crank axle a carries two bevel-wheels b<1>, b<2> gearing with bevel pinions d, d<2> on the ends of shafts d<7>, d<8> enclosed in the stay tubes d<13>, d<14>. These shafts are geared at their rear ends with the driving-wheel hub e<3> by bevel gearing e, c', d<3>, d<4>. The gear on one side of the cycle is arranged for speed and the other for power. The shafts d<7>, d<8> are movable longitudinally to put the gear in and out of action by the rotation of screw pins s<1>, s<2>, threaded sleeves p<1>, p<2> on which are provided with projections connected to the ball bearings p<5>, p<6>. The pins s', s<2> are rotated by turning a hand-wheel on the head which acts through bevel gearing and connecting-shafts enclosed in the frame, the pins being provided with bevel pinions s<3>, s<4>. In Fig. 1 the gear is shown arranged for power.
Patent GB-189801371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High Pressure Ribbed Metal Pipes.
Inventor: BREUER HERMANN
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 1371. Breuer, H. Jan. 18. Metal pipes.-Figs. 1 and 2 show, respectively, a longitudinal and a cross-section of a pipe for use in high-pressure steam heating apparatus, in ammonia cooling plants, &c. The tube a is of iron or steel, and cast on it are a number of flanges or discs b, b connected by ribs c, c. These discs or flanges may be of iron or any other preferred material.
Patent GB-189802139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Metal Pot Mouth Pieces of Linotype Machines.
Filed: 1898-01-27
Granted: 1899-01-27
Abstract: 2139. Linotype Co. and Lawless, P. C. Jan. 27. Linotype machines.-Relates to the metal-pot mouthpiece and consists, firstly, of means for expelling the air from the mould cavity and from the throat of the metal pot when the metal is injected, and, secondly, of means for varying the effective width of the mouthpiece. Fig. 1 shows a section through the metal pot V, from which the metal is forced by the pump v<1> through the throat v<10> and mouthpiece v<12> into the mould cavity. Fig. 3 shows an elevation and Fig. 5 a section of the mouthpiece. Between the slots or openings v<4>, through which the metal is injected, are placed return ports v<73> which may communicate with a tube v<77> having a cock v<83> operated from the pump rod v<1>. In modifications, the return ports communicate with the throat of the metal pot only, and provide for the expulsion of air from the mould cavity. The width of the mouthpiece is varied by means of a sliding gate or gates v<91> working in dovetail grooves, which may be fixed in position by screws v<92> to close or leave open the slot or slots v<4>.
Patent GB-189802293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Arrangement and Construction of Apparatus for Exhausting Gases from Molten Metal.
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT JACOB TRIPLER
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 2293. Wainwright, J. T. Jan. 28. Casting.-Molten metals, and especially molten iron and steel, are subjected to the action of a partial vacuum before being cast. Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of a form of apparatus w h i c h may be employed. A chamber C i s connected by an inlet passage B to a receiving - vessel A into which the metal is s poured, and by an outlet passage D t o a spout E. The upper part of the chamber 0 is connected by pipes G, H, F to an air-exhausting pump V, and the pipe F is connected by a pipe to a vacuum chamber Wand pump X, the pipe being fitted with a three way cock arranged to open the way to the chamber W, or to let air into the pipe above or below the cook. Water is supplied to the tube H by the pipe J, for the purpose of condensing gases. The vessel A and lower part of the passage B may be provided with apertures closed, during the operation of exhausting gases from the metal, by plugs M. The top T of the chamber C is removable, and has an aperture closed by a mica sheet U. When commencing the operation of exhaustion, the molten metal is run into the vessel A and the lower part of passage B, and then the chamber C is exhausted either by means of the vacuum chamber W, or the pump V, or both. The metal is then poured into the vessel A, and passes along the passages B, D to the spout E.
Patent GB-189802919-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable Mud Guard for Bicycles.
Inventor: RICHARDSON FRANK
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 2919. Richardson, F., and Wassermann, J. C. Feb. 5. Guards, mud.-Relates to collapsable mud guards. The Figures show the invention as applied to a bicycle. The rear guard is composed of two sections, each consisting of a strip of waterproof material a supported by stays b pivoted on brackets i secured to the wheel axle, and connected to a rod c pivoted in bearings in a cylinder e secured by a clip g to the back-stays as shown in Fig. 4. A slot is cut in the cylinder to allow the guard to pass. The stays b are secured in their active positions by means of screws j, which pass through holes in the stay ends and secure them to the brackets i. When not in use, the guard is wound on the rod c by means of a handle f formed on a plate f secured to the rod c, a set-screw k securing the plate in any position. The frout part of the rear guard is secured in position when in use by a hook l<1> on its free end engaging the chain-stay bridge, the rear part being secured to the outer stay. The front-wheel guard is similar to the rear part of the back-wheel guard.
Patent GB-189807834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Hinges.
Inventor: BRAINARD AUSTIN
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 7834. Brainard, A. April 1. Making hinges. - Relates to a machine for making hinges from a sheet - metal strip and a coil of wire. The machine, Fig. 3, consists of a suitable framework with cam shafts, cams, &c., arranged to perform the various operations at the required time. Fig. 1 shows the strip after the various operations. The strip B is fed forward by an oscillating slide 39 wit h a camoperated clamping - arm 57 through a guide-block and clamp 80, which holds it while punches 92 on a vertically - oscillating plunger 28 punch the screw-holes m. The slitting-tools 105 punch out the double knuckle leaves n, and the tools 106 the treble knuckle leaves o. A forming-tool 143 and an anvil die partially bend the leaves round as shown at h, and a turning-tool 144 completes the turning over of the knuckles as at g. Broaching or file-like tools 145 clean off the ends of the knuckles to ensure the hinge working freely. The levers are then severed by a shearing- tool, a cam-operated arm holding them on a yielding anvil, which moves below the plane of the strip. An assembling-arm brings the leaves into position as shown at e, ready for the insertion of the wire pintle. After the insertion of the latter, a setting-tool descends on the treble knuckles and pinches them on the pintle, the finished hinge then dropping through an aperture in the base. The wire is fed from a coil (not shown) through an ordinary straightener C into cutting-dies, and, after being cut to the proper length, is inserted into the knuckles. The various parts are adjustable for making hinges of various sizes.
Patent GB-189809829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Bridges and the like.
Inventor: SHIELDS JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 9829. Shields, J. April 28. Drawings to Specification. Ships' beams and frames. - The girders and beams are made of tubular or lattice-work form of triangular shape in cross-section.
Patent GB-189813186-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preserving certain Perishable Articles of Food.
Inventor: MELSOM MARY EVELINA
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 13,186. Melsom, M. E. June 13. Drawings to Specification. Condiment receptacles.-A mustard pot or other like receptacle is provided with an annular channel for containing water. The pot lid is hinged to the outer wall of the channel.
Patent GB-189813939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Covers for Vessels and Receptacles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-06-23
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 13,939. B o u l t , A. J., [Ginalski, W.]. June 23. Stoppers.-Relates to covers for hermetically closing bottles, jars, flasks, and other receptacles for containing preserves, fruits, medicines, perfumery, &c. The lip B of the vessel is formed with a ground flat surface, and the cover C with a corresponding flat surface, the cover having also a depending flange which enters the mouth of the vessel. The edge of the cover and the lip of the vessel are formed with notches b, to facilitate the attachment of a wire or cord &c. for securing the cover, or the cover may be secured by a spring clip H, the hooked ends h of which are passed through the notches b, and then engaged, by rotating the cover, under the lip B. When the cover is secured by atmospheric pressure, grooves a are formed in the outer part of the flat surface on the cover, and similar grooves in the inner part of the flat surface on the lip B. By rotating the cover until the grooves coincide, air can be admitted to the vessel to facilitate the removal of the cover.
Patent GB-189816714-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1898-08-02
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 16,714. British Thomson - Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. Aug. 2. Distributing; regulating.-Relates to combinations of generators of simple alternating currents, or of sources of electromotive force in order to obtain simple or polyphase currents. Where three electromotive forces are combined, a triangle of forces is formed and is determined by the value of the sides or two sides and an angle. When more than three are combined to form a polygon, in order to determine the polygon one or more diagonals must be determined. To obtain a three-phased current differing by 120‹, three generators A, A', A<2>, Fig. 1, are connected in series by the conductors 7, 8, 9. Conductors 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6 are connected to the brushes, and the third wires, such as 10 and 12, to intermediate points. M<1>, M<2> are polyphase motors. Several modified arrangements are described for connecting three generators or sources of electromotive force, such as generators and induction motors &c., according to the triangle required. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement with transformers T, T', T<2>, T<3> interposed. Fig. 3 shows a method of connecting four generators A-A<3>, an induction motor I being arranged to determine the phase relationship. In a modification, a fifth generator is arranged in a diagonal.
Patent GB-189818347-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Harness-hook.
Inventor: GRAYN ERNST IMMANUEL
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 18,347. Grayn, E. X., and Mathias, S. Aug. 26. Hooks for fastening traces and pole-chains. The links g, h engage respectively with the hooked ends b, c of the piece k, which is so shaped that, when the parts are in tension, the links exert no pressure upon the spring locking-bolt a or the slide d held in position by the bolt e. The slide d may, therefore, be readily pressed back, and the link h twisted out of engagement with the hook c while the parts are in tension. The hook c may be closed by a spring bolt similar to the bolt a.
Patent GB-189823079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Utilization of the Gases Issuing from Blast Furnaces and from Coke Ovens.
Inventor: CROOKE ENRIQUE DISDIER Y
Filed: 1898-11-02
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 23,079. Crooke, E. D. y. Nov. 2. Coking.-Coke ovens and blast furnaces are so combined and worked together that the gases from the blast furnaces are utilized for heating the ovens, instead of using the oven gases for this purpose. The whole of the coke-oven gases, after treatment for recovery of bye-products, may be employed for driving gas engines, including the blast engines used in connection with the blast furnaces, or for lighting or heating purposes. The gases from the blast furnaces are conducted by a main 6 to a set of regenerators 5, whence they pass in a highly-heated state to the combustion chamber 10 of the coke ovens 2. Air for combustion is led into chambers 10 by pipes 9 from a set of regenerators erected near the regenerators 5. The air and gas regenerators are heated by the waste gases from the flues 10<a> of the coke ovens, and these waste gases finally pass into a chimney 13. The regenerators may be of ordinary construction, and resemble hot-blast stoves. The gases given off from the coal in the coking- chambers are conducted by a pipe 26 to apparatus 3 for recovering bye-products, and are afterwards led to a gas holder.
Patent GB-189823802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Portable Drilling Apparatus.
Inventor: CAPITAINE EMIL
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 23,802. Capitaine, E. Nov. 11. Boring and drilling.-Relates to a development of the apparatus described in Specification No. 16,028, A.D. 1898. An angle plate B is pivoted at v to a standard A. On this is fixed a plate C with a screw for holding down one end of the lever i which clamps the drilling-apparatus D in position. The other end of the lever engages under an internal flange c on the plate, allowing the drilling-apparatus to be adjusted. A dividing- ring S, mounted in the plate C and held by pins s, carries the cylinder cover or other work W. Holes for guide-sockets are formed in the plate C, and the drill is arranged to run in one of them at a suitable radial distance, the holes being then circumferentially spaced by rotating the work by means of the dividing-ring. A second angle plate T, fixed to the angle plate B and having a drilling-apparatus and guide-sockets, may be provided to drill holes in other parts of the cover.
Patent GB-189824645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polishing Compounds.
Inventor: BENVILLE BENEDIKT
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 24,645. Benville, B., and Muriaty, J. S. Nov. 22. Polishing-liquids. - Relates to a cleaning and polishing composition for floors and the like. The composition consists of beeswax, Castille soap, stearine, solid potash lye, oak-wood ashes, and water.
Patent GB-189902557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Blocks for all kinds of Paving and the like
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 2557. Thompson, W. P., [Coari, O.]. Feb. 4. Building and paving blocks.-Relates to blocks more especially for paving tramways, but applicable to paving streets, stables, and other buildings, &c., and for covering walls ornamentally. Cement or the like B is pressed upon a metal frame or grating A so as to come level on the top and prevent slipping. When applied to the rail R, the cement part may be shaped to fit the rail.
Patent GB-189906508-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Alarm Apparatus for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: ANDERSEN ELIAS
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6508. Andersen, E. March 25. Alarms, high and low water.-Electric contacts are made by means of a float b, which may be placed in the water gauge glass as shown in Fig. 1, in a separate chamber as shown in Fig. 2, or in the body of the boiler as shown in Fig. 2. The contact pieces may be either internal, Fig. 1, or external, Figs. 2 and 3; and contact may be made directly by the movement of the float, Figs. 1 and 2, or through the intervention of levers, Fig. 3. To prevent the ebullition of the water producing sufficient movement of the float shown in Fig. 3 to make contact, springs l, l<1> are fitted.
Patent GB-189907526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-heated Furnaces for Inclined Gas Retorts.
Inventor: DERVAL EUGENE
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 7526. Derval, E. April 10. Retort furnaces.-A gas-heated furnace for inclined gas retorts is shown in section in Fig. 2, and in transverse section in Fig. 3. The gas-producer 1, without an arch, is placed below one of the retorts of the lower row, and is charged from behind the retort bench through an opening placed at the level of the retort charging-floor. The principal combustion chamber 5 is behind the gas-producer. The supporting-walls of the retort form baffles, and cause the flame and combustion products to circulate before reaching the regenerator 3. An air inlet 8 is provided near the middle of the course traversed by the hot gases. At each side of the charging-opening of the gas-producer there is an air inlet. The ironwork holding in place the retort mouthpieces is embedded in a cement covering 12. The ascension pipes connecting the retorts and hydraulic main are placed at an angle. The method of heating may be applied to furnaces with two vertical or two horizontal rows of retorts.
Patent GB-189910204-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process and Apparatus for Drying, Cooling, and Feeding or Conveying Superphosphate and other Materials.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,204. Brookes, A. G., [Lorenz, F.]. May 15. Cooling superphosphates &c. -After being dried in an inclined trough a by means of hot compressed air, the material is cooled in a similarly-shaped trough g by means of cold compressed air from an inlet i. The trough a has a cover b, and is divided into two compartments by a slotted or perforated floor c, which has a greater inclination near the air inlet d. The air dries, agitates, and feeds the material down the floor. A sieve arrangement k may be provided, and a rocking or shaking movement may be imparted to the troughs. Fig. 2 shows a floor composed of superposed scale-shaped plates c<1>, c<2>, c<3>. Specification No. 9260, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Grinding, crushing, &c.] is referred to.
Patent GB-189912089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil-engines.
Inventor: CAPEL HERBERT CHURCHILL
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,089. Capel, C., and Peirce, J. A., [Executors of Capel, H. C.]. June 9. Drawings to Specification. Lubricators.-A rotary chambered valve operated by a ratchet supplies oil in measured quantities to an oil engine.
Patent GB-189921546-A (GB)
Title: Packing for Eggs.
Inventor: FRANZKE CARL MICHAEL
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,546. Franzke, C. M. Oct. 28. Packing eggs.-Frames made by interlocking strips a, b, cut half through as at e, are made of wood shavings instead of cardboard as hitherto. Mats of interwoven shavings c, d, Fig. 5, are placed between the frames.
Patent GB-189925755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick-cutting Machines.
Inventor: SCHNELLE FRANZ JOHANN
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 25,755. Schnelle, F. J. Dec. 30. Moulding bricks.-The column of clay F from a pug-mill or extrusion machine is cut into bricks by wires carried by a frame E pivoted to a carriage C mounted on wheels B on rails A. The table g is mounted on rollers i on inclined rails k, and is raised when the cutting-frame is turned down by an arm m which projects from the shaft of the cutting-frame, and acts on a bent arm o of sliding bars or supports carrying the rails k. The carriage C is movable on the rails A by a lever D, shaft b, and forked crank d. To reduce friction and prevent the detachment of the carriage from the rails, vertical guide-bars are fixed to the carriage, and carry rollers which run under the rails.
Patent GB-190000983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Paper Bags.
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 983. Lake, H. H., [National Manufacturing Co.]. Jan. 16. Paper bags.- Blanks are cut off from a tube S emerging from the rollers T, by a serrated blade L and fence K carried on rollers I, I', which approach each other when it is desired to sever the tube, and rotate at a greater surface speed than the rollers T. The arms D, D', carrying the rollers, are moved about their shafts A, B by a cam, and the rollers are rotated by spur gearing.