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Patent GB-189717691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Conduits.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1897-07-28
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 17,691. Doulton, H. L., and Morris, C. E. July 28. Conduits; junction boxes.-Relates to the means of jointing and taking off branches from conduits such as are described in Specifications N o. 13,718, A.D. 1892, and No. 12,903, A.D. 1895. The conduit lengths meet with butt ends and are provided with divided straps a, b held together by bolts c; the edges of the straps meet with interlocking flanges. The interior of the collar is recessed at d, has an aperture e, and is provided with fillets h. Liquid or molten cement is poured in through the aperture e. Notched lengths on divided metal portions are employed where it is desired to take off branches, socket pieces being employed and spaces left for passing the conductors round from one side to the side where the branch is led up.
Patent GB-189721722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fog Horns.
Inventor: PIETERS GERARD JOHAN
Filed: 1897-09-22
Granted: 1898-11-22
Abstract: 21,722. Pieters, G. J. Sept. 22. Foghorns.- A cylinder C has mounted in it a mouthpiece D with a reed g. Ribs are formed on the mouthpiece to embrace the reed as much as possible, without hindering its vibration, thus preventing the steam or other operating - fluid from escaping sideways. The upper end of the mouthpiece opening d is made triangular to prevent excessive pressure acting on the reed. The steam &c. inlet 11 is rectangular, corresponding to the space traversed by the end of the reed, and is arranged directly opposite the reed so that the latter is vibrated by the impinging action of the steam as well as by pressure. Excessive pressure is prevented, and water of condensation is drawn off, by a cock or valve X. The amount of steam admitted is regulated by a stop valve A, the arm 3 of which is turned against a stop on the cover 5 to admit a definite quantity of steam. The horn is revolubly mounted on the tube E, so that it may be turned in any direction to enable the direction of the sound to be more easily located. The horn should be of such a length as to vibrate in unison with the reed.
Patent GB-189723385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanisms for Operating the Shuttle Boxes and Heddles of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HATTERSLEY RICHARD LONGDEN
Filed: 1897-10-12
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 23,385. Hattersley, R. L., and Jackson, S. Oct. 12. Loom change-box motions.-For operating six shuttle boxes A<10>, three levers A', A<2>, A<3>, Fig. 3, are pivoted on studs A<4>, A<5>, A<6>, and are actuated singly or in combination by the ordinary toothed segments and crank wheels in such a manner as to produce the six different positions. Loom dobbies.-The projection B<6>, Fig. 8. which connects the balk lever B<1> to the bell-crank lever B, is set obliquely on the lever B.
Patent GB-189725434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Wire Hangers, for use in Overhead Lines of Electrical Railways or Tramways.
Inventor: DAWSON PHILIP
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 25,434. Dawson, P. Nov. 2. Electric railways and tramways on the overhead system. Conductors.-Relates to supports or hangers for one or more trolley wires. A casting, consisting of two hollow cones A connected by a web A<1>, holds the insulated bolts B. Screw caps E secure the bolts in place, and are locked by lugs e, a. The ears C, to which the trolley wires D are affixed, are screwed on the reduced ends of the bolts B, or are attached to a bridge-piece C' into which the bolts are screwed. Lugs a<1> or a<2> on the casting are provided for attachment to open wires or to a bracket by a split sleeve H and bolt G.
Patent GB-189726732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Inventor: ANDREWS LEONARD
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1898-11-16
Abstract: 26,732. Andrews, L. Nov. 16. Distributing; cutouts.-Relates to systems in which current is supplied from a central generating-station to substations or distributing - plant, and consists in arranging magnetic cut-outs on the feeders so that, should one fail and the current be reversed, then that feeder would be cut-out. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. An electromagnet 8 is arranged in series with the feeder 2, 2<a> to be controlled, and its pivoted armature 10 is wound with a coil 9 connected to the working circuit. In normal working, that is as long as the feeder supplies energy to the system, the armature tends to rotate clock-wise but is prevented by a stop 1. In this position it supports the weighted arm 5<a> of a switch. Should the feeder under abnormal conditions absorb energy, the armature rotates in the opposite direction and releases the arm 5<a>. The construction of the cut-out is described in Specification No. 3496, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189800642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery employed specially for Splitting or Cutting, Fleshing, Levelling, and Frizing Skins and analogous substances, and for Splitting or Cutting Woollen Felt, Kamptulicon, Linoleum, Woven Fabrics, or India Rubber.
Inventor: HALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 642. Hall, J. Jan. 10. India-rubber, cutting.-R e l a t e s to machines for splitting or cutting indiarubber and other materials. Endlessband knives or reciprocating knives may be employed. The band knife B', Fig. 21, is guided between the plate B<4> and cover-plate B<5>, and is kept up to the work by plates B<9> adjusted by screws B'‹. The upper feed-roller C is carried in a head C<2> pivoted at C<3> and locked when the machine is at work by a catch L<7>. When the bar L<3> is raised by a treadlelever, the collar L<4> first releases the catch by raising the lever L<5>, and the upper end of the bar then lifts the head C<2>, enabling access to be obtained to the feed-rollers &c. Friction rollers C<4> are provided above the roller C and guideplates C<6>, C<7> are arranged in contact with it, as shown in Fig. 5. Below the knife is a roller D, shown in elevation in Fig. 12. The roller is made of sections, consisting of rollers free to turn on runners D<3>, Fig. 6, which can slide to some extent on a fixed square shaft D', capable of an angular adjustment. The sectional roller can thus yield locally to accommodate varying thicknesses of material. The roller E drives the section roller, and is covered with india-rubber, as is also the roller F which draws the material past the knife. The table G, or the upper part of it, is arranged to turn with the shaft D' so as to keep it in the same position relatively to the section rollers. A support roller H is provided beneath the roller E, and a scraper K is used to clear the section roller. The usual emery wheels are employed to sharpen the knife. Brushes carried on an endless chain are used to clean the knife and guides. A device for drawing the material through the machine, which can be applied to this machine when it is used for splitting, or may be attached to an ordinary splitting-machine, consists of a pair of nipping-rolls, both of which are positively driven but the upper can be raised and lowered by a treadle-lever having a locking-device.
Patent GB-189805042-A (GB)
Title: Bed Bottoms.
Inventor: RYAN JAMES BERNARD
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 5042. Ryan, J. B. March 1. Spring surfaces.-The spring surface of a bed bottom or mattress consists of two sections of wire fabric c connected to the end bars a, b and connected at the centre by a series of helical springs d. The two sections may be double, and a rod C may be inserted at the bights for the springs to engage with, but the rod C may be dispensed with, the springs being engaged with the selvages. The sections need not be double. The rods C may be turned up at f, the turned-up parts entering the end springs.
Patent GB-189808743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yielding Deck Joints for Revolving Turrets on War Vessels.
Inventor: STIVERS WILLIAM DURELL
Filed: 1898-04-14
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 8743. Stivers, W. D. April 14. War-ships.-The annular space between a revolving turret B and the deck A<1> is bridged by an elastic diaphragm D, of which the outer edge is clamped to the deck by plates A<4> and the inner edge is fixed in a ring or shoe E. A ring M is bolted to the turret to receive the sliding shoe, and a water-tight joint is thereby secured which allows the turret to revolve freely and also permits of some lateral displacement. In a modified arrangement, the flexible diaphragm is fixed to the turret and the ring M is fixed to the deck. In a further modification, a brass ring D, Fig. 5, is attached to the turret and slides between packing P in the fixed ring.
Patent GB-189816318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MOORE EDWARD JEROME
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 16,318. Moore, E. J. July 26. Steam - generator furnaces.-Relates to water-tube boilers especially designed for marine purposes. Fig. 2 shows in longitudinal sectional elevation one arrangement of boiler, and Fig. 14 a modification. A central combustion chamber is arranged below the central header in such a way that the gases from one furnace may be caused to pass through it and over the other furnace, being mixed at the same time with air from the ashpit. The amount of air thus supplied is controlled b y dampers. To determine the course of the gases, a pivoted damper in the uptake may close one or other of the flues which connect corresponding furnaces with the uptake. Air may also be introduced to the furnaces through the perforated boxes s a3 which support the front headers. In Fig. 14 the fire and ashpit doors are shown at the sides instead of at the ends. In addition, air is supplied by perforated pipes t. The outlet for smoke may be by way of lateral branches S.
Patent GB-189818508-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Hot Air Bath or Appliance.
Inventor: GREVILLE ARTHUR EDWIN
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,508. Greville, A. E. Aug. 29. Baths, hot-air. Fig. 1 shows a front view, Fig. 2 a plan, and Fig. 3 a section of a bath for application to the stomach. A box-like frame B is fitted at the back with a hinged curved plate A, upon the inner face of which a wire is wound upon insulators B and connected to terminals F. The front is fitted with a gauze diaphragm I protected by a raised edge H of some non-conducting material, such as velvet. After being joined up to a battery, the apparatus is applied to the body of the patient, which is thus subjected to the heat radiated by the wire. The apparatus may be variously shaped to adapt it for application to different parts of the body.
Patent GB-189820259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Railways on a Road Contact or like System.
Inventor: ASPINWALL LOUIS MINTURN
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,259. Aspinwall, L. M. Feb. 25, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Electric railways on a road contact or like system with electromagnetic switches. Conductors; switches.-The switches are excited by a current from a battery and transformer on the vehicle, or by a shunt from the main current passing through a coil on the switch and then to earth through a high resistance 10. In the form shown on the left of Fig. 1, the switch has only a single coil 11, through which the main current passes when the plunger is lifted to complete the circuit from the feeder 4 to the sectional condensers 3 at 9, 14. In the other forms shown in Fig. 1, the coil is divided so that the path for the main current is shortened. In Fig. 2, the exciting- current flows through the lower coil 11 and resistance 10, thereby lifting the small switch 27, which opens a path for the main current and so excites the switch sufficiently to lift the large switch 14. The high-resistance coils are thereby short-circuited, and the main current from the feeder to the contacts 3 flows only through the thick coil 18<a>, which holds up the switch until the collector has passed. Double contacts 9, 14, as shown, may be used on each side for the main current path ; of these one set may be metallic and the other set consist of spring-supported carbon blocks, at which the circuit is finally broken when the plunger falls. Dash-pot arrangements may be added to prevent the switch from opening when the currents in the coils are reversed.
Patent GB-189823939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slide Bevels.
Inventor: BEVAN CHRISTOPHER DAVID
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 23,939. Bevan, C. D. Nov. 14. B e v e l s. - A rightangled blade a is marked on one side a' with inches, and on the other a<2> with feet at a scale of 1 inch to the foot. The stock b consists of two flanged parts, as shown in Fig. 2, connected by end distance pieces g so as to form a slit along its whole length up to the distance-pieces. Each piece is also slotted for the movement of the screw clips c, by which the blade may be clamped in any position, and the flanges b<1>, b<2> are marked with scales corresponding to those on the sides a', a<2> of the blade.
Patent GB-189826979-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Treating and Improving Tea.
Inventor: ELLIOTT FREDERIC SHARPE
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 26,979. Elliott, F. S. Dec. 21. Tea.-Relates to a process for the treatment of tea. The tea is added to a solution of phosphate of soda in boiling water. Powdered sugar is then scattered over the mixture, and after sufficient stirring the mixture is transferred to suitable apparatus and dried. After drying the mixture is packed and kept from the air.
Patent GB-189904490-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Tanning Hides and Skins.
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 4490. Curling, J. H., and Curling's Tannery. March 1. Hides and skins, raw, treating; tanning.- H i d e s or skins are washed, cleansed, and depilated in the usual way, and are then carefully washed in circulating water at 18‹ to 20‹ C. to remove all traces of lime. The water should be as free from iron as possible. The skins are then immersed and agitated in a swelling-bath consisting of diluted extracts of angelica, barberry, myrtle, and common heath, to which acidifying- agents, such as broom, gambier, or mimosa, are added. Tanning is effected subsequently by tanning-liquors to which are added extracts of barberry and myrtle, the latter serving as an antiseptic as well as a tanning-agent. The use of acid is avoided altogether, except so far as is necessary in the operation of bating. The liquid is preferably circulated during both the swelling and tanning processes, a suitable tank being shown in the Figure. The hides b are suspended, and a pump e is used to circulate the liquid.
Patent GB-189909189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trunks.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 9189. Boult, A. J., [Smith, S. B.]. May 2. Trunks.-An ordinary basket trunk is strengthened by means of a metal frame c, preferably of aluminium and carrying supports d, f for trays, the supports being formed of wire bent in the manner shown. The trays may be deep or shallow, and consist of metal frames covered with fabric and closed by means of overlapping flaps secured by fastenings such as those used for gloves. Deep trays may be divided into compartments by partitions and supported upon the upper edge of the frame c. The shallow tray shown in Fig. 3 is supported at an adjustable height by reason of one side of the frame engaging with loops in the supports d, while spring catches q carried by the other side of the frame engage with the rings g of the supports f. The frame c may sometimes be dispensed with, and other kinds of supports and fastenings for the trays may be employed.
Patent GB-189910672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices Applicable for Protecting Cycles from Injury during Transit, or Storage, or otherwise.
Inventor: DENBIGH ARTHUR REECE
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 10,672. Denbigh, A. R. May 20. Wrappers.-Open tubes A of felt, celluloid, &c. are shaped to fit the frame tubes, handle-bars, mud guards, cranks, rims, &c. of cycles, and are placed thereon during transit to protect the surface. The tubes are formed with spring clips B, fixed by rivets C or otherwise, and arranged at intervals so that the tubes can be cut to the required lengths.
Patent GB-189911363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: PLATTS HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 11,363. Platts, H. C., and Lowther, T. May 31. Flues, internal.-Return flues i of segmental section are arranged on one or both sides of an internal furnace flue, being so arranged as not to rise above the top of the latter. Cross water tubes, curved or straight, are preferably fitted in these flues as shown in Fig. 1. The furnace flue may be concentric, as shown in Fig. 1, or eccentric as shown in Fig. 3, and in the latter case it may be disposed towards one side, one return flue only being then employed. In Fig. 5, two furnace flues and an extra cylindrical return flue i<1> are shown.
Patent GB-189917830-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Greenhouses and such like Structures.
Inventor: FAIRBAIRN JOHN THOMAS BURROWS
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 17,830. Fairbairn, J. T. B. Sept. 4. Glass houses, frames, or shelters for plants.- Glazed frames a are hinged together so as to fold in zig-zag fashion, and can be used for the roofs of greenhouses as shown in Fig. 2, or for protecting tender crops as shown in Fig. 3. Rollers b fitted to the frames a run on rails of the greenhouse framework, or on wires or rails supported above the ground. The frames may be rabbeted and formed with drainage channels, as shown in Fig. 4, and may be fitted with hinged windows or ventilators. For large roofs, several tiers of frames may be used.
Patent GB-189920006-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Securing a Ship's Screw Propeller upon its Shaft.
Inventor: FOWLER JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 20,006. Fowler, J. W. Oct. 5. Screw propellers.- Relates to means for securing a screw propeller on its shaft. The tail shaft is made hollow, and is slotted as shown to allow of the projection of keys c, c into recesses in the boss of the propeller. The keys are provided with racks g, g gearing with a pinion h by rotating which the keys are projected or withdrawn. The pinion is locked in any desired position by a pin which is held by a spring in one of a series of holes. When the propeller is to be removed, the tail shaft is uncoupled, and a box spanner introduced to engage the end of the spindle i, which is then pushed endwise to disengage the pin and allow the pinion to be rotated. Holes allow the water in the recesses to escape in advance of the keys, and may be filled with tallow or like material.
Patent GB-189920947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning Ships' Bottoms.
Inventor: MILES BRADFORD SHELDON
Filed: 1899-10-19
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 20,947. Miles, B. S. Oct. 19. Hulls, cleaning. - Relates to apparatus for cleaning a ship's bottom while afloat. When in use, the apparatus is supported on grooved rollers running between rails 1, 1 secured to the vessel's side. The lower portion of the apparatus is secured to the upper part by pins 23, which can be withdrawn to allow the lower part to be swung up on the link 24 as indicated in dotted lines. To the lower part is hinged a frame carrying adjustable scrapers 34. This frame can be set at any desired angle, to suit the curve of the bilge, by a chain or rope 41 passing to a winch 16. The scrapers are pressed against the side by an inclined plate 28, and the whole apparatus is pushed aft by the pressure on the plate 42. When the apparatus reaches the stern, the pins 23 are removed and the lower part swung up by pulling on a rope 25. It is then drawn forward by this rope, or by a rope 43 and winch 45.
Patent GB-189921873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: SMYTH HERBERT
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 21,873. Smyth, H. Nov. 1. Cameras; change-boxes; shutters.-Relates to a stereoscopic camera fitted with an exposure shutter and a plate-changing arrangement. The shutter consists of two slides a and b, Fig. 1, one of which is pulled back by a cord a<5> connected to the platechanging slide G, Fig. 3. The slide b is pulled back with the slide a, and the shutter is thus set without uncovering the lens. A projection b<2> on the slide b passes under the hooked end of a lever d, so that the slide b is held ready for an exposure. The shutter is released by pushing back the rod d<6>, which unhooks the lever d from the projection b<2> ; this projection, as the slide advances, catches on the end e<3> of another lever e, and the shutter is held open till the lever e is lifted by pushing the rod d<6> further in. For rapid exposures the lever e is held up clear of the projection b<2> by a stop f<3> on the slide f. In the plate-changing arrangement, Fig. 3, plates are changed from the receptacle A<6> to the receptacle A<5> by a hook g<3> on the slide G. To count the plates exposed, there is a slit A<2> covered with non-actinic glass on the top of the receiving- chamber A<5>.
Patent GB-189921938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blotting Paper Rolls.
Inventor: WOLF PAUL OSWALD
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 21,938. Wolf, P. O. Nov. 2. Blotting-a p p l i - ances.-The roll of blotting-paper d, secured at the ends e by adhesive or by attached paper discs, is monnted to rotate in the arms c. Advertisements may be displayed on the blotting-paper.
Patent GB-189922021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Waterproof Devices or Apparatus for Protecting the Lower Limbs of Passengers, or the Seats, when Unoccupied, on the Outside of Vehicles from the Weather.
Inventor: GAMBLE JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 22,021. Gamble, J. A. Nov. 3. Aprons and seat protectors.-Fig. 1 shows the application to seats with reversible hollow backs. Guided aprons C are attached to spring rollers D, and passed down through the hollow space F and slits s, the beaded edges c preventing the springs from drawing the aprons entirely within the seat backs. The apron, which may have front and side flaps K, C', is withdrawn from its casing by pulling the edge c, and may be used to keep unoccupied seats dry by securing it to the seat at J. Holes are cut in the hollow back for drying and ventilating the aprons. In a modification, the apron comprises two sheets wound upon rollers fitted in a casing on the frame of the seat. Aprons of this construction may be fitted to vehicles having knifeboard seats, the spring rollers being fitted at the tops of hollow casings forming the sides of the vehicles.
Patent GB-189922445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings of Bale Hoops.
Inventor: WILSON FANNY
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 22,445. Wilson, F. Nov. 28. Bale-tie fasteners. -The ends of the bale tie B are bent back and interlock, and are kept together by sliding a collar A over the joint and retaining it there by bending down the tongue E.
Patent GB-190002284-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Perforating, more especially Intended for Perforating Cinematograph Photographic Bands of Film.
Inventor: DOYEN EUGENE LOUIS
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2284. Doyen, E. L. Feb. 5. Punching and perforating films.-Relates to a machine more especially intended for use in perforating kinematograph photographic bands. The machine is shown in part sectional elevation in Fig. 1. The punch N is reciprocated by an eccentric F rotated by toothed gearing C, D. The feeding-slide X is reciprocated by a crank G and connecting-rod V, also actuated from the main driving-wheel C. The hook Z which catches in the perforations is raised and lowered at suitable moments by the cam H acting through a lever 3. To prevent the hook Z from catching in the hole 7 of the die, a lever (not shown) is pushed over the opening by a tappet on the slide X before the hook Z arrives at the perforation. The film is pressed down into the guideway by two velvet-covered springs.