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Patent GB-189812438-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating Leakages or Escapes of Current from Electric Conductors.
Inventor: KALLMANN MARTIN
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 12,438. Kallmann, M. June 2. Testing insulation of conductors during working. The loss of current by leakage from a conductor 2, 3 to earth is measured by connecting two equal or known low resistances w, w in series with it, at the ends of the part to be tested, and comparing the two falls of potential on these resistances. If necessary, another part of the circuit is connected to earth, through a lamp, to promote leakage on the part to be tested. The comparison may be effected by connecting the resistances through testing-wires P to the two circuits of a differential galvanometer, or by connecting them, as shown, to two pairs of high resistances h, the middle points of which are connected by a galvanometer g. If the resistances h are all equal, or have fixed ratios, the deflection of the galvanometer measures the leakage from the conductor 2, 3 ; otherwise the resistances may be adjusted until no current passes through the galvanometer, and the leakage calculated from their ratios. The galvanometer may have a contact-device, to indicate automatically the occurrence of leakage. For measuring leakage from rails on an electric railway, the resistances w may be parts of rails. The conductor 2, 3 may include the whole of a system of lamps &c. to be tested for leakage, either with or without the mains supplying it. On a three-wire system of lamps &c., three low resistances w are inserted in the three supply wires, and connected by three pairs of high resistances h to the terminals of one galvanometer.
Patent GB-189817398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: WOODHOUSE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 17,398. Woodhouse, C. H., Woodhouse, T. W., and Cook, D. W. Aug. 12. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The siphon 13 is socketed to a flanged pipe 9 secured to the bottom of'the cistern and dipping into a well 2. The flush is started by the descent of a dome-shaped plunger 10 in a detachable cylinder 6. The inlet valve 5 is fitted in a plate which slips into vertical slots formed in the sides of the well.
Patent GB-189821894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Earthenware Pipes.
Inventor: HUTCHISON JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 21,894. Hutchison, J., and Findlay, J. Oct. 18. Spigot-and-socket joints for earthenware drain pipes and the like. For the purpose of securing true alignment when laying down the drain, the drain pipe, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, is provided with a crescent-shaped step a<2>, on which the end of the adjacent pipe rests. The joint is completed by filling the space a<3> with a plastic cement. The step a<2> may be made ring- shaped, the ring being thicker at the bottom than at the top. The modifications shown in Figs. 6, 8, and 12 are for the purpose of facilitating the insertion of single lengths of pipe into a drain. The pipe A, Fig. 6, is made with a half faucet a<9>, a semicircular cover a<13>, Fig. 8, fitting on the pipe end, and being placed in position after the length of pipe has been inserted in the drain. The pipe may also be made with an annular faucet c', Fig. 12, into which fits a ring collar c<3>. When inserting a length of pipe C into a drain, the collar c<3> is placed over the spigot end of the adjacent pipe, and the pipe is put in line ; the collar is then inserted into the annular faucet, and the joint cemented.
Patent GB-189822749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying Adhesive Substances to Parts of Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,749. Pearson & Bennion, and Keay, J. A. Oct. 29. Safety - valves. - Relates to dead-weight safety-valves. The valve is placed at the top of a bent pipe screwed into the vessel, and the weight is made, as shown in Fig. 4, to encircle the pipe.
Patent GB-189824219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladies' Belts.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 24,219. Wheatley, W. H., [Mouilbau & Chevreau]. Nov. 16. Belts.-Ladies' belts are provided with a fixed or movable tab ,g, which serves for the attachment of a pin j, brooch, or other appliance for fastening skirts &c. in position.
Patent GB-189825942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Berths.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 25,942. Johnson, C., and Griffim, W. Dec. 8. Berths. - Relates to means for supporting folding berths, and to devices for securing the lee and end rails. The side bars of the berth frame are tubular, and the end bars are of angular section. A second bar 15 above the back bar 13 supports the bedding when the berth is turned up against the bulkhead. The berth rests on a pivoted tumbling lever 20 at each end, and is prevented from moving outwards by a hinged spring bar 26. It may be further supported at each end by a hinged piece 25, which locks the lever 20 when the berth is turned up as shown in Fig. 5. A hinged latch 24, engaging a pin on the side bar 14, affords additional security. A half lee-rail is fitted as shown in Fig. 2, and is secured at either end of the berth by a sliding bolt 35 fitting a hole in one of the end pillars 36 and the central pillar 39, Fig. 4. The bolt can move in slots, Fig. 3, to enable it to be withdrawn when the rail is to be turned down or shifted to the other end of the berth. In a modification, the end pillars are gapped like the central one 39, and the locking-bolt 35 is held down by springs 43. The end rails are secured in the same manner as the lee-rail.
Patent GB-189827536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coverings for Boilers, Steam Pipes, and the like.
Inventor: BELL EDWARD WALWORTH
Filed: 1898-12-30
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 27,536. Bell, E. W. Dec. 30. Fireproof coverings.- An insulating and fireproof covering for boilers, uptakes, pipes, electric conductors, &c. is shown in the Figures. For covering boilers and the like, the covering is in the form of a mattress made of layers of asbestos A, shown in section in Fig. 3, which are indented so as to form air chambers B. The indented layers are separated by plain layers C. As adapted for pipes &c., the asbestos layers are rolled into tubes, as shown in Fig. 1, which are longitudinally divided at E so that each asbestos tube can be sprung into position on a pipe and covered with a layer of canvas D. The alternate layers of asbestos may be perforated instead of being indented.
Patent GB-189909751-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Slow-combustion and Smoke-consuming Stove.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDWARD MONTAGUE
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9751. Edwards, E. M. May 9. Slow-combustion stoves; smoke-consuming; blowers or drawplates.-The stove is provided with a sliding blower F, which serves to operate the pivoted damper H. The front K of the stove forms a receptacle for the blower. A brick back B is provided for the stove, between which back and the rear casing a flue C is formed which communicates with a grating A. The conical perforated grating A, upon which the fuel is placed, acts as a fueleconomizer. When the fire is first started, the ashpan D is drawn out and the blower F lowered, as shown in Fig. 1, thereby obtaining a direct draught to the chimney. When the fire is thoroughly started, the ashpan D is closed and the blower F is raised, thereby lowering the damper H, as shown in Fig. 3. This causes all the products of combustion to pass through the grate and up the flue C to the chimney, whereby the smoke is consumed. By closing the blower it acts as a screen and sparks &c. are prevented from entering the room.
Patent GB-189909810-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Sizing or Sorting Articles of a like Species.
Inventor: PONDORF PAUL
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 9810. Pondorf, P. May 9. Separating or sorting machines. - Relates to machines for sorting articles such as cartridge cases according to size. Fig. 1 shows a plan view of the machine. A conveying-chain n for the cartridge cases is advanced intermittently by means of a toothed segment k<1> driven by bevel-wheels f<1>, f from the main shaft g and gearing with a toothed wheel k on the shaft of the sprocket-wheel l. Cams u, u<1>, u<2>, u<3> on the shaft g actuate pushers or slides o, o<1>, p, p<1>, of which o, p constitute measuring-gauges and o<1>, p<1> ejectors for cases longer or shorter than the standard length. The cartridge case is first brought into the position 1, resting transversely of the chain in small notches in knife-edges b, b<1>, and with one end abutting against a vertical wall e which rises above the knife-edge b. The cam u now allows the pusher o to advance under the action of the'spring q, until the case is pinched between its end and the wall e. If the case is of correct or of insufficient length, the adjustable screw r' carried by the pusher will turn the bell-crank lever s', s<2> so as to raise the wedge-shaped arm t<1> and depress the arm t<2>, thus interposing a detent in the path of the ejector o<1>. At the next step the case comes into the position 2, where the ejector o', freed suddenly by the cam u<1>, throws out cases of excessive length through an opening in the wall e, but is otherwise held by the aforesaid detent. In the position 3, the case is again gauged, and, if of less than the standard length, the levers i<2>, m<1> cause the release of a detent from the ejector p<1> so that it will come into operation when the case has advanced into the position 4. Thus cases of standard size only are carried on by the chain past both ejectors. The cam w actuates the rod y which restores the levers s<2>, i<2> to the normal position.
Patent GB-189909969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Vehicles, Motor Cars, and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9969. Haddan, R., [Lehut, E.]. May 11. Brakes, band. Relates to band brakes for motor cars and other vehicles. Leather-faced collars 8, 9, each constructed of two bands of different sizes linked together, act on the outer and inner peripheries of the barrel 10 formed with the wheel hub. The bands have loops 6, 7 through which pass the arms of a fork fixed to the axle. The free end of the collar 8 is connected to the arm 13 by the link 11, while that of the collar 9 has a thong 17 which is fixed on the periphery of the pulley 18 mounted on the shaft 19 having a pulley to which the end of the chain 22 is fastened and wound in the opposite direction to that of the thong. When the chain 23 is pulled, the crosshead 15 acts on the chain 21, lever 14, shaft 12, arm 13, and link 11, and applies the collar 8 to the barrel 10 ; at the same time the chain 22 and parts 18, 19, and 17 cause the collar 9 also to brake the barrel.
Patent GB-189910336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controllers for Electric Motors.
Inventor: BELFIELD REGINALD
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,336. Belfield, R., [Davis, H. P., Wright, G., and Wurts, A. J.]. May 16. Switches.-A controller for electric railway motors is provided with a separate circuit making and breaking switch, for automatically breaking the circuit before the connections of the motors can be changed from series to parallel, or when the controller is moved backwards. Fig. 1 shows one form of the apparatus, in which 2 is the controller drum, 3 and 4 are the drums of the combined reversing and cut-out switch, and 5 is the series switch for making and breaking the circuit. The three drums referred to carry contact-strips acted on by stationary contacts in the manner shown. The controller drum is mounted loosely on the operating-shaft 21, and is connected thereto by means allowing of a certain amount of lost motion or play between the drum and shaft. It carries at its lower end a notched plate 22, acted on by a spring pawl 23, whereby the drum, after being rotated a certain amount, is caused to move quickly and in advance of the shaft through the next portion of its path. On the operating-shaft 21 are fixed a cam 26 and a second notched plate 27, and these co-operate with the head 29 of a rocking shaft 28, which imparts motion by a toothed segment and pinion to the shaft 40 of the make-and-break switch. The head 29 of the rocking shaft is provided with a pair of pivoted spring pawls and a rigid projection, these being adapted to engage with the cam 26 and notched plate 27, in such a manner as to actuate the make-and-break switch at the proper moment. In the form of apparatus shown, the make-and-break switch consists of a pair of spring contact-arms 43, moving over a series of pins 49 in connection with resistance coils 50. A modified form of the apparatus is described, in which the contacts of the make- and-break switch are arranged in a closed box filled with a suitable liquid, such as glycerine. The shaft of the switch is connected to the controller shaft through a friction clutch, which is operative while the controller is varying the resistance in circuit, but inoperative while the motors are being changed from series to parallel, at which time the circuit is broken by the action of a spring.
Patent GB-189911627-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Railway Carriage and Truck Couplings.
Inventor: WORSNOP CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,627. Worsnop, C. H., and Lockwood, R. R. June 5. Couplings, automatic. -Fig. 2 shows a plan, and Fig. 6 a sectional elevation. One end of each wagon or vehicle carries a rotatable shaft A having toothed wheels E gearing with upper and lower racks F, F<1> to which small buffers G, G<1> are pivoted. On setting one of the buffers G in line with the buffer G<2> of the adjacent vehicle and backing the engine, the shaft A is rotated to lift the cylinders K containing the spring rods H, which have rollers L and carry bands I between which the coupling-link J is supported. The buffer G is now turned aside, and the buffer G<1> brought in line with the opposing buffer G<3>, and the engine is backed again, causing the link J to drop over the hook V. The vehicles are uncoupled by means of the levers D.
Patent GB-189915362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 15,362. Cave & Sons, J., and Cave, A. July 26. Sole and heel protectors; slipping, preventing.- Discs d, d, preferably of leather prepared as described in Specification No. 24,098, A.D. 1893, are secured to the sole and heel in the manner shown, so that they can be rotated when worn unevenly, and can be easily replaced. They are preferably concentrically grooved as shown, and placed in shallow recesses in the sole and heel. They prevent slipping and, by allowing the air to circulate under the shoe, keep the foot cool.
Patent GB-189915952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: EASTMAN HENRY FROTHINGHAM
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 15,952. Eastman, H. F. Aug. 4. Motor road vehicles.-The supporting-framing of the body is tubular, and is connected to the steering-socket by an arrangement of the tubes which is shown in cross-section in Fig. 5. The seat is carried above a boxed-in portion of the frame composed of two compartments, one of which A contains the motor, and the other B a receptacle for liquid fuel. The compartments are separated by a partition 13. The sides of the box are also composed of asbestos 8 secured between metal plates 9, which are fastened to strengthening- pins 7 attached to the tubes of the frame. The box is open at the back and bottom for ventilation, the openings being covered by wire netting. At the rear end the body rests by springs on the axle 22, connected by side links 21 to a cross-bar 20 in which the links are pivoted.
Patent GB-189917888-A (GB)
Title: Method of Purifying Gas.
Inventor: CHOLLAR BYRON EDGAR
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 17,888. Chollar, B. E. Sept. 5. Purifiers are preferably arranged in pairs, and are so connected that the direction of the gas can be reversed and either purifier used alone, or both used in series. By mixing the gas with a small amount of oxygen or air, and reversing the direction of flow of the gas, the purifying-agent (ferric oxide) is revivified. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the apparatus. in which 1, 1<a> are double purifiers, each one of which consists of two beds of ferric oxide separated by double grids and a gas channel leading to pipes 17, 17<a>. Top and bottom gas spaces are also provided, and these are connected by pipes 6 to pipes 18, 18<a>. The gas supply and discharge pipes 8 and 8<a >are shown with branches and connections for varying the direction of the flow of the gas. The distributing-valves 15, 16 are similar, and are formed of a lower fixed part divided into four by transverse partitions, and an upper rotating portion or cap divided into two equal parts.
Patent GB-189922631-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plumber's Shave Hook, also Applicable as a Gauge and as a Marker for Making Washers.
Inventor: WAYLAN WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 22,631. Waylan, W. J. Nov. 13. Soldering and brazing. - A plumber's shave hook, which is applicable as a gauge and marker, or cutter for making washers, is shown in Fig. 1. The shank is marked with measurement divisions, and the sliding gauge piece B is equal in length or slightly longer than the pear-shaped blade D. When employed to shave or mark the end of a pipe, the gauge piece B is held up against the end of the pipe, and the tool is drawn towards the pipe end, or round the pipe. The gauge piece B serves as a marker on flat surfaces, when the blade D is in contact with an edge, or as a marker in cisterns, when the blade D is pressed against one side. The tool may be used as a pair of compasses, or as a cutter for circular washers in lead, leather, or the like.
Patent GB-190001814-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Antiseptic Preparation for the Destruction of the Microbes of Furuncles, Anthrax, Phlegmons, Abscesses and other Cutaneous Affections.
Inventor: BOURDIL FRANCOIS FERNAND
Filed: 1900-01-29
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 1814. Bourdil, F. F. Jan. 29. Antiseptics; lotions.-An antiseptic preparation, for destroying the microbes of furuncles, anthrax, phlegmons, abscesses, pimples, and other cutaneous affections, consists of iodine dissolved in acetone, and may be applied by means of a brush or a pad of wadding.
Patent GB-190015525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Belt Pulleys, Rollers, Drums and the like, and to Apparatus therefor
Inventor: LOESCHER HERMANN FRANZ
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,525. L÷scher, H. F. Aug. 31. Pulleys and driving-drums.-A web of hard paper of suitable width is passed from a roll through a receptacle containing an agglutinant such as glue. The paper passes round a roller in the receptacle in such a way that the glue is applied to one or both faces. The paper then winds on a drum, a scraper being employed to remove the superfluous glue, and a roller may be pressed against the winding-drum to press together the successive layers of paper. The rim so formed is then removed from the drum and immersed in nil, and afterwards in water-glass, so as to preserve it against moisture and decay, and is then heated in a stove to a temperature of 120‹-150‹C. The rim is then turned and finished. A part c<1> of the rim of the winding-drum is pivoted at e, and is connected by a pair of toggle arrangements f to the arms b. By means of a handle g, the part c<1> can be moved into the position shown in dotted lines, to facilitate the removal of the paper rim. A slotted bar i having a clamping wing-nut h<1> is used to hold the part c' in position.
Patent GB-190016634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MOSLER ARTHUR REMBRANDT
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 16,634. Mosler, A. R. Sept. 18. Instantaneous generators. - In the form of generator shown in Fig. 1, a number of parallel tubes g are arranged horizontally above a furnace and connected by bends to form a continuous passage for water to be evaporated and the steam produced therefrom. The upper part of the casing is separable, so that the generator may be removed from the furnace. The bends may be in one piece with the tubes, or separate. In the former case the tubes are surrounded by circumferentially ribbed sleeves h as shown in Fig. 1, and in the latter case the ribs may be formed on the tubes. The interior of the tubes is filled with rods as shown in the enlarged crosssection, Fig. 4, or with coiled strips as shown in Fig. 6. In the latter case the coiled strips are preferably made with coned ends, and the coils are separated by longitudinal distance pieces. Fig. 7 shows a modified form of generator consisting of an annular tube 1 of flattened section with vertical and radial ribs 2. These ribs nearly meet at the axis of the annulus, which is also the axis of the generator. The'tube is shown in two parts which may be bolted together. It is filled with perforated blocks 3 arranged in staggered relation to one another. Baffles 5 divert the ascending current of furnace gases.
Patent GB-190100202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fittings for Incandescent Electric Lamps for Illuminating Shop Windows or for other Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: BEUTTELL ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 202. Beuttell, A. W. Jan. 3. Supporting lamps; incandescent lamps, holders for. For lighting shop windows, or other like purposes, tubular or other incandescent lamps c are supported in line by holders on T - shaped supports b<1>, which are fixed on tubes a containing the supply wires. Semi-cylindrical shades or reflectors d are secured by screws to arms of the supports b<1>, or are otherwise carried on the tubes a, so as to conceal the lamps. The shades may show illuminated or other advertisements. The lamps may have looped filaments and ordinary caps, as shown, the supports b<1> being placed so that the lamps are near together ; or lamps may be used having straight filaments extending between end caps, each lamp being held between two supports containing a spring contact. The whole may be enclosed in glass or other casing. The Provisional Specification mentions making the shades or reflectors in the shape of articles to be advertised, such as cigars for a tobacconist's shop.
Patent GB-190102528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Motor Vehicles
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 2528. Boult, A. J., [Packard, J. W.]. Feb. 5. Multiple-way cocks.-The various bearings of the motor and the mechanism in a motor vehicle receive oil from a series of tubes leading from a common tank 212 and controlled by a common valve 213, as shown in section in Fig. 39. The tubes 219 in the tank are fed by wicks connected at one end to wires by which they are inserted. The oil valve 213 and the motor cylinder relief valve are both connected to the same handle, so that when one is open the other is shut, thus ensuring lubrication when running and preventing waste of oil when standing.
Patent GB-190108870-A (GB)
Title: Paper-air-pipes for the Ventilation of Mines.
Inventor: ZACZEK ALOIS
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 8870. Zaczek, A. April 30. Ventilating mines.-Paper air pipes for ventilating mines consist of a wire spiral a covered inside and outside with paper b, c to form a double-walled tube. Metal rings d, e are used to form the ends, and may be made to form spigot, bayonet, or other suitable joints. The paper may be coated inside and outside with waterproof and fireproof paint.