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Patent GB-189810985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators or Lamps.
Inventor: BILBIE JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 10,985. Bilbie, J., and Drivet, H. May 13. Acetylene lamps. -The carbide chamber c is secured centrally within the water chamber C by springs o, and water is supplied to the carbide by an endless wick i, contained in a perforated wick-tube l, and extending into the water space beneath the bottom d of the carbide chamber. The nipple a at the end of the gas pipe t is connected by rubber tubing to the burner. The carbide chamber c may be withdrawn from the water chamber C, and the carbide and water chambers are respectively provided with removable lids b, f.
Patent GB-189819454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Boxes.
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT PITFIELD
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,454. Brown, R. P. Sept. 13. Money and cash boxes. -A paper folding-box is formed from a blank, as shown in Fig. 1, the top F having flaps I, K, L, M, connected therewith to form a lid for a money slit f or as an attractive device for advertising. The flap I is folded on the flap F, and then the flap L is folded on the flap K, Fig. 2, and the flap M passed through the slit J in the flap I. The flaps K, L are then turned down on the flap I, and the flap M is attached to the side C of the bar, Fig. 5. When thus set up, the slit f is uncovered by lifting the flap K from one side, but it is covered by the flap L when the flap K is lifted from the other side.
Patent GB-189821759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Control of Electrically Propelled Trains.
Inventor: POTTER WILLIAM B
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 21,759. Potter, W. B. March 31, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to means for instantaneously interrupting the circuit on all the motor vehicles from a single point on the train, especially in those arrangements where the motor controllers are worked from a master controller. All the controllers are connected by a common wire to obviate temporary loss of current in any one of them, and provision is made for simultaneously throwing out the circuit-breakers, which are provided on each car and are of the automatic type operated by an overload or by an underload. The general arrangement of the connections and switches is shown in these forms in the Specification.
Patent GB-189822626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gas, Oil, and other Internal Explosion Engines.
Inventor: WILES JOHN LEWIS
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,626. Wiles, J. L. Oct. 27. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The length of the piston stroke of four-stroke cycle engines is varied in order to expel the whole of the products and to leave room for the compressed charge also, by an eccentric sleeve h on the crank-pin g and carrying a wheel i which gears with a fixed wheel j of half its diameter. The sleeve may be arranged so as to cause the piston to uncover an exhaust port at the end of the power stroke. The products may be expelled by an auxiliary piston in the cylinder end worked by a cam revolving at half the speed of the crank shaft.
Patent GB-189826523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Newspaper and like Holders.
Inventor: WITT GUSTAV ADOLF
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 26,523. Witt, G. A. Dec. 15. Newspaper holders. - Fig. 2 shows a plan of the appliance when open, and Fig. 4 shows a section of part of the appliance when closed. The part 1 is provided with toothed projecting pieces 5, which pass through the papers and are engaged by metal pieces 6 on the part 4. A handle 2 is provided.
Patent GB-189908569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines suitable for Sweeping Lawns and the like.
Inventor: CHALLIS THOMAS
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 8569. Challis, T. April 24. Lawns, sweeping.-Relates to means for emptying the receptacles of lawn-sweeping machines without removing the receptacle from the machine. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section through one end of a receptacle a. The receptacle is open at each end, the opening being closed by a light door 3 pivoted at 3<x>. A pusher g is mounted within the receptacle on a bar h attached to a barf which works between guides e across the receptacle. The pusher is traversed by means of a cord or cords s, s attached to the pusher and passing over guide-pulleys to a hand-wheel within reach of the driver. The pusher is further guided by a rod o working through holes in plates m attached to the pusher. The plates m have fingers 10, 10, one of which, as the pusher approaches one end of the receptacle, engages a ring 8 on a cord 5 attached to an arm 4 on the door 3, and thus opens the door for the discharge of the leaves in a heap upon the ground.
Patent GB-189908638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disconnectible Joints and Couplings for Pipes and the like.
Inventor: MARK ROBERT
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 8638. Mark, R., and Mark, W. April 25. Couplings, disconnectible. - The disconnectible coupling or bayonet joint is shown in Fig. 1. Each pipe is provided with projections b which are received in grooves g inside the sleeve e, the sides i being sloped in order to move the pipes inward when the sleeve e, Fig. 3, is rotated. A washer or packing j may be inserted between the pipe ends, and wedges may be driven into the longitudinal grooves f to tighten the joint still further. The coupling is applicable to shafts.
Patent GB-189910883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Holding and Storing Liquids, more particularly Liquid Air or other Liquefied Gases.
Inventor: OSTERGREN OSCAR PATRIC
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,883. Ostergren, O. P. May 24. Bottles; stoppers.-A receptacle chiefly for storing liquefied air and other gases, but applicable for containing other liquids, comprises an inner receptacle 5 surrounded by a coating of porous material 7 separated from it by a space 8. There is a similar space 13 between the material 7 and an outer casing 11. The receptacle is filled through an aperture 6, which is closed by a valve 18. This valve allows the products of evaporation to escape into the space 8, from which they gradually pass, through the porous material 7, into the space 13, and finally escape through the safety-valve 19. If it is desired to liberate gas from the apparatus for refrigerating purposes, the plug 16 is unscrewed so as to uncover one or more of the holes 17 in it, and to lift the valve 18, allowing the gas in the space 8 and the space above the liquid to escape. The liquid may be drawn off by inserting a siphon 30, with a disc 31 to close the aperture 6, so that the pressure of the gas may expel the liquid. The spout 33 controls the valve 34. A vacuous space may be substituted for, or used in conjunction with, the porous material. The outer casing may be silvered or polished to reflect heat rays.
Patent GB-189912274-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Trusses.
Inventor: VESCELUS GEORGE ANDREW
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,274. Vescelus, G A. June 13. Trusses.-A truss comprises a waist-belt made in two parts A, A secured together in front by a clasp a and connected behind by straps F on a flap E engaging buckles D on the belt. The flap E is provided with guide-loops G which engage the belt. Pads C are provided at the sides. Straps H, secured to the belt A by buckles B as shown, carry.pads I which are adjusted over the hernia. Either of the straps H may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189919361-A (GB)
Title: Improved Preservative Fluid or Paint.
Inventor: LEFEBVRE ARMAND EUGENE
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 19,361. Lefebvre, A. E. Sept. 26. Antifouling paints and compositions; preservative compositions; varnishes; paints, materials for.- A fluid which serves for priming, painting, and varnishing, and prevents rusting of iron, corrosion of ship's plates &c., is compounded of refined resin, liquid wood tar, yellow colophony, and carbon bisulphide.
Patent GB-189922997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,997. Robinson, W. H. Nov. 18. Wrenches.-The fixed jaw A of a wrench for pipes, nuts, &c. is formed in a piece with the serrated stem A<2> upon which slides the adjustable jaw B. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the jaw B is fixed by two toothed dogs D', which are pressed against the stem by springs C<2> and raised out of engagement by the stirrup F. The dogs are shouldered near the pivot D<2> so as to bear against the jaw B and take the strain off the pivot or rounded end. The teeth on the two dogs do not coincide, thus giving a finer adjustment. An increased grip is given as the tool is rotated by an inclined spring-actuated slide B' on the face of the jaw B. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a spring dog L is placed in the jaw B. A plate H with a bevelled stem J projects from the jaw B, being urged outwards by a spring. When the jaw B is pressed against the work the incline on the stem J moves aside and allows the dog to engage the stem. The Provisional Specification states that the stem and dog in this form may be connected by a bell-crank lever.
Patent GB-189923730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring Apparatus for Boring at Great Depths.
Inventor: VOGT JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,730. Vogt, J. Nov. 28. Deep-boring.-The rods g are reciprocated from the beams h by ropes o passing over pulleys l on the beams, the ropes being fixed at one end to the point e and at the other ends to the frame n. Between the frame n and the frame m on which the rods are supported, and also between the connecting-rod and beam h and in the rope o, elastic or spring devices u, v, w are inserted. The axis of the beam and the point e are adjusted in height simultaneously by worm and screw gear f. The tools have removable cutters or bits as shown in Figs. 5, 6, and 11. Fig. 5 shows one form with a central cutter c and radial cutters b, and Fig. 11 shows a crown cutter with radial cutters b for core-boring. Fig. 6 shows the cutter holder mounted eccentrically on the rods so that it can pass through the tubes s but can cut under them, being guided by the central cutter c which works in advance.
Patent GB-189924241-A (GB)
Title: Means for Longitudinally Contracting Sleeves of Wearing Apparel, applicable also for like purposes.
Inventor: FORD HERMAN C
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 24,241. Ford, H. C., and Lindsay, A. M. Dec. 5. Cuff suspenders; suspenders for articles of dress; drawers and pants; trousers.-Relates to an appliance which can be attached to the sleeves of shirts and other garments and to the legs of drawers or trousers while they are in wear, and be operated to form folds in them so as to contract them and thus draw them up and hold them in place. It consists of a circular or other frame 1 carrying in bearings 4, 5 a rod 3 having projections 11 to engage the sleeve, and formed with a handle by which it can be rotated so as to wind the material of the sleeve 4 on the rod 3. A wheel 7 engaged by a spring pawl 9 prevents the rod from unwinding.
Patent GB-190003366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trunnion Bearings for Guns.
Inventor: EHRHARDT GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3366. Ehrhardt, G. Feb. 20. Removal of parts, facilitating. -Relates to bearings for ordnance mountings. Relates to trunnion bearings, and provides for the ready removal of the gun from its mounting in a horizontal direction for housing purposes. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the trunnions are retained in position in the fork A by means of blocks c which are secured by pivoted blocks e engaging with pivoted bolts g. In the form shown in Figs. 4 and 6, the trunnions are retained in position in the fork A' by means of blocks c<1>, which are secured by vertically-sliding dovetailed blocks e'.
Patent GB-190006816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drying Conveyors.
Inventor: STANLEY JOHN CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 6816. Stanley, J. C. W. April 11. Drying cotton cake &c. -An appliance fitted with a special conveying- device for drying moist cake, such as cotton-seed cake, is shown in perspective in Fig. 1. A troughshaped casing A' contains rows of pulleys C, D at its ends. Endless wires pass from end to end of the casing, over each pair of pulleys. By means of gearing C' the pulleys are rotated, and, when the cotton cake is placed on the wires, it is slowly drawn through the casing, which is provided with a cover A' and with rows of steam or other heated pipes B. The drying may be assisted by connecting an exhausting-fan to the casing. The pulleys D are connected to the end of the casing by adjustable forks D', so that the wires can be kept taut.
Patent GB-190007373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Formation of Drum Winding for Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: LANGDON-DAVIES WALTER
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7373. L a n g d o n - D a v i e s, W., and Soames, A. April 20. Bending.-Relates to the formation of drum windings for dynamo-electric machines. A coil of the form shown in Fig. 1 is first produced by winding on a two-part mould, as shown in Fig. 3, or by squeezing a circular coil into shape bv external lateral pressure and internal longitudinal stretching. The grooves X, Fig. 3, enable the coil to be temporarily bound by strings or clamps. After the coil has been insulated and taped, it is bent to the required form in the manner shown in Fig. 5. A wedge C holds one of the parallel sides in a slot B, and the sliding block D carries the other with it. The coil shown in Fig. 5 is adapted for a multipolar machine. The parallel portions lie in grooves in the armature aud the portions H constitute the end connections. The portions H may be further shaped on a cylindrical mould block slotted like the armature. Fig. 8 shows the formation of a coil directly upon a cylindrical surface. The coils may all be formed simultaneously upon the armature itself by the devices shown in Fig. 9, where I represents the armature, J slotted mouldblocks surrounding it, and K an intermediate cylinder slotted at L. A coil such as is shown in Fig. 1 is placed in the joint slot P in the armature and mould-block with which the slot L is in register. The coil extends at both ends beyond the armature, mould-blocks, and cylinder K. The slot L is made to register in turn with all the armature slots until the coils have all been placed in position. Either the armature or the block J is then turned until the necessary shape has been given to the coils. The slot L is then made once more to register in turn with all the armature slots, and the portions of the coils external to the cylinder K are transferred to the armature slots. The blocks J are then removed, and the cylinder K gradually drawn off the armature, which can be bound as it is uncovered. When the coils consist of a single turn, the ends should be temporarily soldered before shaping the coils. Such coils may be conveniently formed as stampings. Fig. 10 shows the original form of coil required to produce an evolute drum winding by the treatment described above.
Patent GB-190009398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Shampooing Apparatus.
Inventor: DOERSCH HENRY CONRAD
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9398. Doersch, H. C. May 22. Hair and head, special washing and drying appliances for.-Relates to an electric shamnooing - apparatus for applying electricity to the scalp for" strengthening, " drying, or assist- " ing growth of hair." M e t a l plates a on the chair are held by the patient, and are connected to one pole of an induction coil B, the other pole of which is connected to bracelets D worn by the operator.
Patent GB-190010219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Energy Meters.
Inventor: WISE WILLIAM LLYOD
Filed: 1900-06-02
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 10,219. Wise, W. L., [Lux'sche Industriewerke Actiengesellschaft]. June 2. Energy meters.-A motor meter has stationary main current field coils M, and an open coil commutator armature. Preferably three coils s<1>, s<2>, s<3> are used, secured on the sides of two small triangular blocks placed at the proper distance apart on the armature spindle. Each coil may extend within the next one in order. One end of each coil is connected to a section of a small commutator c<1>, c<2>, c<3> in the pressure circuit, the other ends being connected together. To prevent sparking, each armature coil has an additional closed winding s<1>, or two stationary closed-circuit coils f<1> are placed diagonally in the main field. The meter may be used for alternating currents of any frequency, or continuous currents, without alteration.
Patent GB-190010502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Systems.
Inventor: RITTER GEORG
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,502. Ritter, G. June 8. Switches; switchboards.-Relates to improvements in the system described in Specification No. 29,665, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.]. Fig. 1. shows a similar arrangement to that described in Fig. 2 of the abovementioned Specification, the triple lower switch and its operating-magnet being replaced by three mercury switches 1, 2, and 3. The mercury switches are pivotally mounted, and consist each of two concentric glass tubes, the outer one being closed and filled to about half its height with insulating-cement. The inner tube is perforated just above the cement, so that the mercury emptied from the inner tube by tilting can flow back slowly when the switch resumes its normal position. Wire contacts are led into the tubes to suit the various purposes. The switch 3 is operated directly by the rod b connecting the contact-levers v, and closes the resetting circuit e<2> of the clearing-out annunciator c when the plug S' is withdrawn. The switches 1 and 2 put the calling-generator r to line by the action of a rod s pivoted to the rod b but tripped out of contact with the rod b<1> by the projection n'. In modifled arrangements, an extra lever attached to v may take the place of the switch 3, and contact-levers may replace the switches 1 and 2. In this case, the trip is released by a magnet in an earth circuit with the ring battery or a spiral battery when a ringing-magneto is employed. At the subscriber's station the ordinary telephone lever as it moves passes over an earthed contact. A mercury switch may also be employed with a trip releasing-magnet to determine the duration of the ringing current.
Patent GB-190104606-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in Transporting Bananas and other Fresh Fruit readily Susceptible to Injury.
Inventor: BLANDY RICHARD RIDPATH
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4606. Blandy, R. R. March 4. Carts and wagons ; vans.-Relates to vehicles for carrying fruit. Bananas and other perishable fruit are enclosed on the field in a textile wrapper a which is held together by ties or lanyards b through which a pole d with collars d<1> is thrust. The poles are supported on racks e in the road vehicles in which they are transported.
Patent GB-190106065-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wall Paper Trimming Machine.
Inventor: BUETTENBENDER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1901-03-22
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6065. B³ttenbender, C. March 22. Cutting - machines for paper.-Relates to a machine for trimming wall paper. The roll of paper to be trimmed is adjustably mounted upon a roller H, which is rotated by a band I from a pulley operated by a crank handle F<1>. The paper is drawn intermittently over a table D, and simultaneously trimmed on both edges by pairs of shears A<1> on each side of the adjustable table, one blade of each pair of shears being fixed to the table, while the other is connected with the rotating crank F<1>. The end of the cut paper is clamped to a roller G<1>, which is carried by arms g and is rotated bodily about the crank shaft G in the direction indicated by the arrow, the movement of the parts being so timed that the cuts are made when the roller G<1> is moving towards the table, and, when the roller is moving away from the table, the shears are being opened, one lap of paper being wound on the roller for each revolution of the arms g. Ratchet mechanism may be used for rotating the roller G<1>. The several parts of the machine are adjustable according to the width of the paper ; K is a wire for straightening out possible creases in the paper. A hinged clip is provided for drawing the free end of a roll over the table when starting the operation.
Patent GB-190117687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,687. Wilkinson, J., and Wilkinson, A. Sept.4. Cameras; roller slides.-Relates chiefly to devices for facilitating the insertion and removal of the spools of a roller slide in a camera. In each of two recesses a and b, Fig. 1, at the side of the camera are mounted two semi-cylindrical receivers j, c and d, c. The loaded spool is pushed into the recess a, the top holder j being then moved down till its circular end comes in contact with the end of the spool, where it is held by the twin-lever k. The receiving-spool is placed, in the same way, in the holders of the recess b. The top holder in the recess b, shown in section in Fig. 9, is adapted to wind the spool by turning the spindle e with its attached discs g and g<1>. The disc g<1> is notched on the edge to engage with pins on the end of the spool, and a ratchet-wheel is mounted on it to ensure that rotation is only in one direction.
Patent GB-190122034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Rotary Electric Converters.
Inventor: HOBART HENRY METCALF
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-11-01
Abstract: 22,034. Hobart, H. M. Nov. 1. Converting alternating and direct currents ; transformers.-Relates to means for varying the ratio of the continuous - current to the alternating- current voltage in rotary converters. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The windings of the armature A of the converter B are in series with the primary windings of an induction motor C, which is mechanically connected to the converter, the windings of one phase being reversed in connection from that which it would have for operating as an induction motor. A suitable capacity, resistance, and reactance M, N, O are placed in the secondary circuit for regulating it. The number of poles may differ in the two machines. In Fig. 2, the rotary converter A is independent, and the primary windings of the motor B are in series with the rotary converter slip-rings C, the motor driving the generator D.
Patent GB-190200295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of the Metals of the Alkalies.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 295. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron]. Jan. 4. Potassium; sodium; metals, extracting.-Alkali metals are obtained by heating a mixture of an alkaline fluoride or double fluoride and calcium carbide in a retort or other suitable vessel. The retort should be exhausted or filled with an inert gas. Reference is made to Specification No. 18,604, A.D. 1898, and to various chemical treatises.
Patent GB-190200836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brushes for use in the Finishing of Boots and Shoes and for other purposes.
Inventor: RICE ERNEST EDWARD
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 836. Rice, E. E., Rice, W., Roughton, F. W., and Roughton, H. G., [trading as Rice & Co.]. Jan. 11. Rotary brushes or pad for finishing boots &c. have strips F of cloth, felt, leather, or other polishing- material attached to the flange C, H by means of pins or the like E fixed to one flange and passing loosely through the other flange, which is fixed to the sleeve B by a nut J. The sleeve is mounted on the spindle A. The strips F are formed with sleeves F' for pushing over the pins &c., so that the strips may be readily applied or removed.