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Patent GB-189714519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure and Hydraulic Motors.
Inventor: BATTEY SUMTER BUREGARD
Filed: 1897-06-15
Granted: 1897-07-17
Abstract: 14,519. Battey, S. B. June 15. Direct air, gas, and steam pressure apparatus for raising water &c, for driving turbines. A continuous supply of water for driving the motorwheel is obtained by the use of two water chambers from which water is alternately forced by air, steam, or gas under pressure. This supply of air &c. enters by the pipe I<2>, and passes under the control of a governor K and valve J, operated from the motor shaft C, to the pipes I, I<1>. Distributing-valves N, N<1>, Q Q<1>, actuated from the motor shaft through the shaft 0 of the worm and pinion P<1>, alternately admit the air &c. under pressure to the water tanks H, H<1> to force the water through gates G<4>, G<5>, operated from the same shaft 0, into the vessels G,G', whence the water ascends the pipes F, F<1> to the tubes D. Pressure regulators T, T<1> are arranged in the pipes I, I<1>, and the air is superheated by vapour burners U<1>.
Patent GB-189715116-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Fire-proof Flooring, and the like Structural Arrangements.
Inventor: PEASE EDWARD LLOYD
Filed: 1897-06-24
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 15,116. Pease, E. L. June 24. Floors; roofs. - Tubular trough-shaped, or corrugated metal sheets are provided beneath the floors or flat roofs, and, in the event of fire, cords are burnt, weighted levers are released, and valves are opened admitting water to the troughs. Perforations are made in the upper portions of the sheets or tubes to allow steam to escape for the purpose of extinguishing the fire. The invention is more especially adapted for flooring of the kind described in Specification No. 10,783, A.D. 1895. Fig. 3 shows a trough-shaped beam a strengthened by internal struts. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the beams are of open tubular form, and are fitted with boards d to support the cement or concrete of the floor. In Fig. 6, corrugated plates e are shown arranged below an arched concrete floor. Fig. 8 shows the sheets e arranged diagonally to form troughs about the beams, and in Fig. 11 trough-shaped plates a are shown secured to the beams. Any steam produced by the heating of the plates escapes in the direction of the arrows. Figs. 14 and 15 show an arrangement of cords h, h<1> and a weight g for keeping the valve closed. The cords h<1> extend between parallel troughs, and in the event of fire the weighted lever f is released, and the weight g is supported by a chain j.
Patent GB-189719081-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Aniline Dyeing Cotton, and Drying Wool, Cotton, and the like.
Inventor: ENDER THEODOR
Filed: 1897-08-18
Granted: 1897-10-16
Abstract: 19,081. Ender, T., Kleindienst, A., and Procner, J. Aug. 18. Drying cotton and wool.-The material to be dried is introduced through an opening O at the upper end of an inclined rotating drum T provided with longitudinal blades t. The drum T is covered with wire gauze, and is partly enclosed in a casing G in which are situated a number of steam pipes a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4>, a<5>, and a<6> which heat the air as it is driven by the fan L through the drying-drum. At each end the drum is provided with angular flanges which run upon rollers r attached to frames R, which can be raised and lowered by means of a handle h which communicates motion by a screw and worm-wheel to a horizontal shaft W<1>, and thence by bevel gearing to shafts Q on which are situated toothed wheels which engage with racks on projections from the frame R, guided by guides R<1>. The inclination of the drying-drum is thus adjusted to give the required rate of discharge of the cotton or wool at its lower end.
Patent GB-189722034-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water Cycle.
Inventor: MIRTENBAUM EMANUEL
Filed: 1897-09-25
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 22,034. Mirtenbaum, E. Sept. 25. Driving - gear for paddle - wheels; steering-gear. -A boat, propelled by paddle-wheels A, is constructed so that the steersman sits upon the front saddle a and rotates the paddle-wheel shaft b by sprocket gearing d, and two others seated upon rear saddles h also rotate the shaft b by sprocketwheel gearing i operated by hand from cranks k. The seat pillars of all the saddles are connected by sprocket gearing n<1>, q below, so that all the saddles can be swung round together, into the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 2, when it is desired to reverse the motion of the cranks and so retard the boat. The steering-handle e is connected to the rudder by sprocket gearing.
Patent GB-189723345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clocks.
Inventor: SCHOOF WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1897-10-11
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 23,345. Schoof, W. G. Oct. 11. Dials.-The stationary dials and the hands are replaced by rotary dial rings B and C under a fixed index X. Going trains.-The lower dial ring is mounted on the arbor of the an escape-wheel having 3,600 teeth, and governed by a six-seconds pendulum. Escapements.-The escapement consists of two gravity arms bearing on the pendulum, and each provided with a pallet which engages the escape-wheel.
Patent GB-189723656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Manufacture of Cotton Seed or the like Feeding Cakes.
Inventor: EVANS JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-10-14
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 23,656. Evans, J. Oct. 14. Moulding food for animals.-Press plates for producing feeding-cakes from cotton seed and the like are made by casting spelter or other soft smooth metal or alloy 3 within malleable cast-iron frames 1, as shown in Fig. 3, or within sheet steel, brass, or like frames, as shown in Fig. 6. The malleable cast-metal frame is made with undercut flanges 2 and perforations 4 through which the spelter is run. The sheet-metal frame is made by riveting two dished perforated frames back to back. In pressing the seed or material, the plates and material are arranged alternately in a press in the usual manner.
Patent GB-189800211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed and Protecting Barns for Stock.
Inventor: BUSCH JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1898-01-04
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 211. Busch, J. G. Jan. 4. Barns and sheds; poultry houses; feeding- appliances for animals.-Relates to the construction of a barn or shelter adapted for feeding cattle, pigs, poultry, and the like. The floor E is raised above the ground, and feeding-racks C and troughs D are arranged beneath it. The troughs are suited to the requirements of the animals. Shoots C' are arranged for the purpose of placing the hay or other food in the racks C. Hinged doors G and J are arranged round the feeding- racks in such a way that they can be held up by cords H to form shelters for the animals while feeding. Openings N, N may be formed in the doors G, to allow small animals, such as young pigs, to gain access to the feed-troughs, while the larger animals are excluded.
Patent GB-189800874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycles, Tricycles, and the like.
Inventor: ORLEY HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 874. Orley, H. Jan. 12. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Springs G are interposed between the usual hub and an outer ring to which the spokes are connected. The rims are constructed as shown in Fig. 3, and fitted with hide rope tyres. The lateral edges grip the ground and prevent skidding.
Patent GB-189803070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: HERSCHMANN ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-02-07
Granted: 1898-12-31
Abstract: 3070. Herschmann, A. Feb. 7. Clutches.-One of the clutch members E has pivoted to it segments D, which are pressed into contact with the interior of the other clutch member B by fluid pressure acting by means of cushions J upon pistons G fitted in cylinders formed on the part E and the rods of which are connected to the segments by toggles. The cushions are expanded by a pump K, the actuating-lever N of which engages in a cam-groove 0 on the member B, so that it is worked when and as long as there is any relative motion between the clutch members. When a liquid is employed, the pump draws from a reservoir F, also formed in the part E, and a valve P is provided by which the pump discharge is in direct communication with the reservoir. This valve is closed by a spring, and devices such as shown in Fig. 2 are provided for opening it automatically, upon excessive speed being attained, and by hand for arresting the transmission of motion. In a modified arrangement, the cushions take the form of tubes interposed between the part E of the clutch and the segments, which are drawn inwards by springs.
Patent GB-189806683-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Channelling Machine for use in the Channelling of the Soles and Insoles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: FLOYD WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-19
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 6683. Floyd, W., and Perkins, J. March 19. Channelling soles and insoles. Relates to means for controlling the speed of channelling-machines. especially when operating on the waists and toes of pointed work. The machine is driven by a friction clutch, one half of which is formed in one with the driving-pulley C, while the other has secured to it a hand-wheel A. The speed of the machine is partly regulated by means of a treadlelever D actuating the clutch, and it can be further controlled by the operator placing his hand on the wheel A.
Patent GB-189808721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car-couplings.
Inventor: REYNOLDS STEPHEN
Filed: 1898-04-14
Granted: 1899-04-14
Abstract: 8721. Reynolds, S. April 14. Couplings, automatic.-Each draw-head has a vertical aperture E communicating through a slot C with a recess having curved walls C<1>. The coupling bar or link consists of a plate F having balls G, G<1 >at the ends as shown in Fig. 3. This coupling-bar is slotted to receive the end of an arm or lever K projecting from a transverse shaft I, which has a hand-lever J at one or both ends. When two cars are to be coupled, the bar F is lowered from the position shown in Fig. 2 to that shown in Fig. 1. As the cars meet, the ball G<1> rises up the rear walls of the recess in the draw-head A, and falls into the aperture E. Pins E<2> prevent the bar from dropping through. On each draw-head is a bevelled projection D, which engages the opposite draw-head so that the two are aligned. A bar of the form shown in Fig. 4 is employed to couple an ordinary car to one with the improved couplings.
Patent GB-189812010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphon Bottles.
Inventor: FITCH WILLIAM BOWERS
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 12,010. Fitch, W. B. May 26. Siphon bottles.-The draw-off tube b is provided with an extension e, which may b e telescopic and serves to allow the whole of the contents of the bottle to be drawn off. The bottle may be graduated so as to indicate the quantity of liquid in the bottle. In order to minimize the risk of breakage, the bottom part of the bottle may be provided with a shield of lead, which may be in the form of projecting studs g embedded in the glass. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that a ball or balls may be placed in the tube b to check the rapidity of discharge.
Patent GB-189812669-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Mercerising Cotton Yarns and Fabrics.
Inventor: WESTRUM LEONARD SCHADE VAN
Filed: 1898-06-06
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 12,669. Westrum, L. S. van. June 6. Yarns, mercerizing.-The material is subjected, in a state of slight tension, to a bath of strong lye, and is transferred therefrom to a chamber into which a gaseous acid, preferably carbonic-acid gas, is passed to neutralize the lye. The chamber is subsequently heated to dry the material, which is afterwards washed, dried, and calendered in the usual way.
Patent GB-189817239-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Securing Skirtings, Dados, and the like in Position, also applicable for other purposes.
Inventor: BARNES WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 17,239. Barnes, W. E. Aug. 10. Bricks and building-blocks.-The bricks or blocks a are made with dovetail recesses b to receive wood plugs b<1> to which skirtings, dados, and wall linings c can be nailed or secured by screws. The wood plug may extend vertically or horizontally through two or more bricks.
Patent GB-189825948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cylinders of Vertical Motors for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: LUCAS AUGUSTE RENE
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 25,948. Lucas, A. R. Dec. 8. Gas and like e n g i n e s.-T h e cylinder end of a vertical motor for a motor vehicle is of such form that the exhaust branch is above the cylinder proper, so that the cylinder and the cylinder end may h a v e horizontal cooling r i b s or wings distributed uniformly over the whole surface. At the same time the exhaust valve E is immediately below the admission valve A, so that the exhaust b r a n c h may be cooled by the incoming air.
Patent GB-189901677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Propulsion of Ships, Boats, and other Vessels.
Inventor: LEWIS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 1677. Lewis, G. Jan. 24. Driving-gear for paddle-wheels.- Several pairs of paddle-wheels are employed. The cranked axles connecting the pairs of wheels are connected to a coupling-rod C, by the to and fro movement of which the wheels are rotated.
Patent GB-189909884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Focal Plane and other Roller Blind Shutters for Photographic Purposes.
Inventor: ADAMS ARTHUR LEWIS
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 9884. Adams, A. L. May 10. Shutters.-Relates to a roller-blind shutter with adjustable aperture. The blind is in two halves y, z connected by tapes x and f. The tape is wound on an axis c inside the upper blind roller b, from which it can be disconnected and turned separately by pulling out the milled head c<3>. In the head c<3> are a number of holes, any one of which may be slipped on the pin b<3> mounted on the roller b. The tapes f are wound on a spring roller e. The lower half z of the blind is wound on the spring roller d. A focal-plane shutter is described in which one tape is attached at one end to the upper half, looped round the lower half, and attached at the other end to the axis of the upper roller, as in the first case. Scales may be marked on the shutter to indicate the exposure.
Patent GB-189911763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Rendering Albuminoids of Meat Permanently Soluble.
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES WILLIAM CLAUDE
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 11,763. Hamilton, J. W. C., and Linley, J. A. June 6. Food preparations; preserving meat.-Relates to means for preserving meat albuminoids in a soluble form. Meat fibrine free from fat is dissolved by digesting it in a weakly-alkaline solution, then trioxymethylene or formaldehyde is added, and the mixture is heated for some hours at 240‹- 250‹ F. The solution is then neutralized with an acid such as phosphoric, acetic, or hydrochloric, the insoluble residue being finally filtered off and the iiquid evaporated to dryness, leaving the albuminoid in a soluble form.
Patent GB-189914778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Cleaning and Greasing Baking and like Plates.
Inventor: ROEDIGER HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,778. R÷diger, H. July 18. Scrapers, pan; ovens.-Machine for cleaning and greasing baking-trays. In a frame a are mounted a number of cylinders ; the first c carries scraping- blades p, the second d is a brush with hard bristles, the third e has a soft brush dipping into grease e, and the fourth f spreads the grease. The plate or tray K is forced against the brushes by the spring- controlled bars n. The scraping-blades p are longitudinally adjustable on the shaft c, and are spring-controlled so that the edges of the trays may pass between them.
Patent GB-189915559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Filters.
Inventor: DEFRIES WOLF
Filed: 1899-07-29
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,559. Defries, W. July 29. Camp and like filters.-Relates to portable filters for the supply of a number of persons. The filter, which preferably consists of Pasteur tubes, is contained within the waterproof lining of a basket A, into which the water is poured through a fabric strainer G having a hollow edge for the reception of supporting-canes. The filtration is hastened by means of an exhaust pump C, which delivers the filtered water to a distributing-pipe F having two or more delivery nozzles g, normally closed by valves which are opened by the pressure of bottles &c. against the nozzles. The tube F is normally kept on the side of the basket lid, and may be of U shape, with the nozzles g in one limb so that it can be swiveled over to bring the limb with the nozzles outside the lid. The filtering-tubes are separated by means of a cane frame, or by a cord wound between them.
Patent GB-189916566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mooring Devices.
Inventor: LANGSTON FREDERICK BOWMAN
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 16,566. Langston, F. B. Aug. 15. Anchors. - Re - lates to the provision of a moori n g - device, pre - ferably consisting of a mushroom anchor, which can readily be e m - bedded in the bottom and removed therefrom. Fig. 1 shows an anchor which is being embedded. The shank is tubular, and connected to the mooring-chain by a pair of shackles B, B. A tube D passing through the shank and head conveys air or water under pressure which removes the material below the head. A collar D<2> on the tube rests on the end of the shank, so that the anchor can be forced down by means of the tube. To release the anchor, the tube D is let down in the manner shown in Fig. 2, so that the material above the head can be removed by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure. The tube, instead of passing down the tubular shank, may run alongside and pass through an eccentric hole in the head. The shank of the anchor may be dispensed with altogether, and the head shackled direct to the cable.
Patent GB-189917815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Electric Generators and in Directly Driven Electric Compressors for Air or other Gases.
Inventor: ATKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 17,815. Atkinson, J. Sept. 4. Engines combined with dynamoelectric generators. -Relates to reciprocating electric generators actuated directly by steam and other fluidpressure engines. The double-acting steam cylinder a is fitted with a piston b of the form shown, the rapid reciprocations of which are communicated directly by the rod c to the generating coil m. C y l i n d e r s; pistons ; distributeing steam.-Regulation of the admission and exhaust of steam is performed by means of ports in the piston and cylinder. The cylinder has two ports d, e, which act respectively as admission and exhaust ports for both sides of the piston, and the piston has three ports f, g, h, of which f serves as an admission port for the upper side of the piston, g as an admission and exhaust port for the under side of the piston, and h as an exhaust port for the upper side of the piston. Governing; cushioning.-To render the engine self-governing, the piston is made of such a length that it never uncovers any of the ports in the cylinder, and each end forms a cushioning chamber. Moreover, steam and exhaust chambers i, k of considerable capacity are arranged outside the cylinder, and these may be connected with the cylinder ports d, e by short passages, such as that shown at n.
Patent GB-189919042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machine Knife Grinders.
Inventor: PRYOR HENRY ALLEN
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 19,042. Pryor, H. A., [Empire Implement Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 21. Sharpening the cutting-apparatus of mowing- machines. The bed A, provided with clamping- jaws by which it may be secured to any convenient fixed part, is formed with a socket B for the stem 5 of a frame C, which is adjusted and locked at the desired height by screws 3 and 4. The bearing E of the grinding-wheel F is fitted on guide-bars 11 secured in the frame, and is moved to and fro by a link 37 and crank 10<1> geared to the driving- shaft 12, which is provided with a crank handle 13 and rotates the grinding-wheel through a train of gearing, the wheels 27, 28 of which are mounted in a jointed frame to allow of the to-and-fro movement. The wheel is hollow, and has embedded in one side a metal nut by which it is screwed on the end of its shaft against a collar 44. Water is supplied to the chamber in the wheel through an opening in the shaft, which at each revolution comes under the passage from the water can G. From the chamber the water escapes by the pores in the wheel. The cutter-bar is clamped on a bed I pivoted on arms 54 and held up to the wheel by springs 57 ; the arms 54 are secured to a slide H, which is adjustable in a guide 47 pivoted on a spindle 46 and provided with pivoted stays 51 adapted to rest in sockets 52 on the bed A. The opposite sides of each section of the cutter are ground by tilting the guide first on one side and then on the other, resting the end of one stay 51 upon the top of the bed and allowing the other to hang free.
Patent GB-189919149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning, Twisting, and Winding Frames for Fibrous Materials, and in the Regulating the Tension of Spindle Bands for same.
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 19,149. Boyd, T. A., and Boyd, J. & T. Sept. 23. Spindle apparatus; spindle and lifting rails.- The spindle rail 2 is carried by s w i n g i n g levers 3, which may be moved towards or from the tin roller for the purpose of regulating the tension on the spindle bands. In the case of ring and traveller and flyer frames, in which h the spindle is not reciprocated, the levers 3 may be adjusted by means of cams on a rotary shaft, but in the case of cap frames, in which the wharve 6 is raised and lowered during the building of the cops, the rail 2 is moved outwards or inwards with the lowering and raising of the wharve by means of a cam 12 on t h e traverse shaft 10. The cam 12 may have a suitable recess, which, when the lifting-rail is lowered for doffing, will allow of the rail 2 being moved inwards sufficiently to slacken the bands and move the wharves against fixed brake blocks. The levers 3 may be weighted so as normally to stretch the bands. The cop spindle 5 may be of uniform diameter throughout its length, and be driven into a footstep 5<1> secured in the rail. The footstep may be split, and secured in the rail by means of a screwed nut, so that the spindle is clamped in the footstep.
Patent GB-189921115-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Casting Headers on Rolls, Shafts, and other Castings Requiring to be Cast Vertically.
Inventor: TENNENT ROBERT BROWNE
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 21,115. Tennent, R. B., and Tennent, J. Oct. 23. Casting.-Rolls, shafts, or other castings cast vertically are cast with a header by means of a receiver b<1>, of suitable shape, and of sufficient size to permit a free pouring of the metal. The receiver has a diminished aperture d to prevent solidification of the metal during pouring.