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Patent GB-189711163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oxy-hydrogen Jets for Lime Light, and other Purposes.
Inventor: COLES WALTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-05-05
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 11,163. Coles, W. J. May 5. Oxyhydrogen and like lamps.- One of the two gases, (the gas at the higher pressure when two pressures are used), enters at A, and, traversing the annular space B, induces a more rapid current of the other gas through the tube D. The gases are sufficiently mixed by passing through the contracted neck U to permit of the usual mixing-chamber being dispensed with. The piece C may be adjusted by a screw E.
Patent GB-189712346-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Needle Threaders.
Inventor: DARLING JOHN
Filed: 1897-05-19
Granted: 1897-09-18
Abstract: 12,346. Darling, J., and Clarke, T. May 19. Bobbins, spools, &c.-Consists of a needle-threader which may be attached to spools, cards, or hanks of wool or the like. The invention consists of a plate A having a slit D at the end in which the thread F is placed. The plate with the thread in it is then forced through the eye of the needle E.
Patent GB-189719458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Fittings for Lavatory and other Purposes.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 19,458. Adams, M. J. Aug. 24 Closet discharge fittings; lavatory basins.-R e l a t e s to discharge fittings. The overflow pipe and discharge valve are formed of a tube B which is slid down into the waste pipe D to discharge the basin. This may be effected by a screwed spindle C, or by a direct push.
Patent GB-189723705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Engines.
Inventor: CALLOW CECIL BURMAN
Filed: 1897-10-14
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 23,705. Callow, C. B. Oct. 14. Drawings to Specification. Motors, controlling.-Two motors are combined in one, the field magnet and armature each having two separate windings, which are connected to the contact-plates of a controlling-switch. This switch is so arranged that the field windings may be placed in parallel, and the armature windings in series with the field windings so as to obtain full speed, or all the windings may be placed in series for half speed. An intermediate speed may be obtained by putting the fields in series and the armatures in parallel.
Patent GB-189730664-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Horse Shoe.
Inventor: SHAIFFER HARRY DANIEL
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 30,664. Shaiffer, H D. Dec. 28. Fixing; hinged; sectional; special section; calks.-A nailless shoe is in halves hinged together at the heel with a loose hinge d and connected both at the toe and heel with a clamping- fastening such as a screw b<1> or h' passing through lugs. The halves have the section shown in Fig. 6, the flanges B, C resting on and beneath the hoof as shown, rubber j being introduced in the angle for ease. A bar which may project to form a toe calk e is dovetailed to each branch of he shoe at the toe, and calks g<1> may be similarly held in dovetailed grooves by a screw. The shoe is opened out on its hinge, placed on the hoof, and first fastened at the toe, the final clamping being done at the heels. The hinge may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189806752-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rotary Engine.
Inventor: DRUMMOND CHARLES SINCLAIR
Filed: 1898-03-19
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 6752. Drummond, C. S. March 19. Coiled-tube type.-Relates to a rotary motor in which a bent or coiled tube 1, fixed to the shaft 5, is rotated by the action of steam, compressed air, or the like on a piston or weight 14 kept in a nearly fixed position thereby. As shown, the tube consists of two coils crossing at 6 where a crossing- switch 15, Fig. 3, carrying a sliding valve 23 and piston 24, is situated. Fluid entering by the inlet 16 drives the piston 14 round until it passes a port 19, which normally communicates with the exhaust 20, when a valve 12, Fig. 2, cuts off the steam supply and live steam passing through a passage 21 acts on the piston 24 and moves the switch so as to allow the piston 14 to pass through the passage 25. The valve 12 now opens, and steam acting on the valve 23 drives the switch back into the position shown. The tube may consist of a helix of several turns, and, to allow the piston to conform to the varying curvature of the tube, it is made in small pieces articulated together. The outlet passage 8 is connected to the exhaust by a sliding joint 13.
Patent GB-189810031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Flap Hinges.
Inventor: STANSBURY ALFRED LEWIS
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 10,031. Stansbury, A. L., and White, J. May 2. Door holders. - A hinge for cellar, counter, and other flaps, trap doors, &c. has a weighted bell crank B pivoted at c to the hinge flap A on the door &c. The hinge flap C on the frame has a slotted flange q, so that, when the door is opened, as shown, the bell crank engages the flange and prevents the door &c. from closing accidentally. The door is released by pressing up the fingerpiece e.
Patent GB-189815574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening and Securing Detachable Toes and Calks for Horse Shoes.
Inventor: GAITZSCH KARL JULIUS
Filed: 1898-07-15
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 15,574. Gaitzsch, K. J. July 15. Roughing; calks.- Toe and heel calks are fixed by sliding or screwing into place, and locking by bending down one or more lugs. Figs. 3 and 5 show a screwed heel calk k locked by the lug z bent into the recess n. Grooves or recesses a, a' are provided to facilitate bending back the lug when removing the calk. The lug and the recess n may be of dovetail form, and a single groove may replace the grooves a, n. The base of the calk may overhang the lug so as to protect it. Fig. 13 shows a star-shaped calk to be fixed by bending the projection z,
Patent GB-189819486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driers for Treating Distillery Slops, Brewers' Grains, Slaughterhouse Refuse, and other Masses containing a Large Percentage of Moisture, together with Solids which are of Value for Fertilizing or other purposes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 19,486. Thompson, W. P., [Anderson, V. D.]. Sept. 13. Drying brewers' grains, slaughterhouse refuse, &c. -Relates to apparatus for drying distillery slops, brewers' grains, slaughterhouse refuse, garbage, fertilizers, &c. by a current of hot air, furnace gases, or other means. The material is conveyed along the curved bottom of the drying-chamber 1, and agitated by beaters 4 attached to a rotary shaft 3, preferably of the form described in Specification No. 11,366, A.D. 1886. These beaters, aided by an exhauster 13, draw in hot gases through the inlet 2, having a guard 9 to exclude material and to direct the current. The heater may consist of a chamber 5 divided by longitudinal and transverse partitions 8 and 11, the former causing the air to take a circuitous path between steam pipes 7, a series of which are provided in each section formed by the transverse partitions, so that the heating in each section may be regulated. Manholes 15 are provided to facilitate repairs.
Patent GB-189820052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hair Brushes and Apparatus for Rotating the same.
Inventor: NICHOLSON JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 20,052. Nicholson, J., and Denney, W. Sept. 21. Hair brushes, hand and machine. A circular brush a, preferably with the bristles longer at the circumference than towards the centre, is adapted for use separately as a military hair brush or may be attached by a central bolt g to a crank handle f for rotating it. A second handle e supports the brush by a rod d during rotation. Instead of the crank handle, a pulley may be attached, and the piece d is then extended for a second handle similar to e and for supporting guidepulleys for the driving- cord.
Patent GB-189824572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bung or Tap Hole Fittings for Casks or Barrels.
Inventor: HOMANN WILLY
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 24,572. Homann, W. Nov. 22. Bungs and bungholes; tapping.-The bushing a has an eccentric perforation c in which is fitted a threaded hollow plug e. The inner end of the plug serves as a seating for a valve f, carried on an arm h which is spring-mounted on a pin g. To effect the tapping, the end n of the tap is screwed on the plug e until the end n abuts on the packing- ring m, and then the plug rotates with the tap, causing the valve to be lifted and moved aside from its seating, through the agency of an inclined and hooked rib l on the plug. In modifications, the valve is actuated independently of the tap ; or the valve f may be dispensed with, the plug e being perforated at the sides, and serving as a valve.
Patent GB-189903387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Apparatus for use in connection with Electric Traction.
Inventor: WINSLOW ISAAC EVERSON
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3387. Winslow, I. E. Feb. 15. Electric railways and tramways on the overhead system. Collectors.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section through the standard and trolley - arm support, which is secured to the roof of the railway or other vehicle. The standard is composed of a socket a and tube A within which is mounted on insulated ball bearings b, b<2> a swivelling tube C. At the upper end of the head B on the tube C is pivoted, on a ball bearing b<4>, a hood D. In this, passing through a stuffing - box, is carried the trolley arm E through which the conductor passes. The lower portion of the conductor is enclosed by a tube G, and the bottom end is connected to a contact-plate as shown. Two sets of springs are applied in the tube C between plates, which are connected by rods in alternate pairs, so that a number of long light springs may be used instead of a single heavy spring. The lower plate is attached through a suitable connection to the lower end of the tube C, and the upper plate is adjustably suspended by a wire rope J from the hood. By this construction the accidental transmission of shocks is guarded against, the parts are protected from the weather, and a more uniform spring control of the trolley arm is attained.
Patent GB-189905546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Induction Motors for Alternating Electric Current Circuits.
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 5546. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Rice, E. W., and Steinmetz, C. P.]. March 14. Motors, alternating- current.-An induction motor for single-phase alternating-current circuits is provided with a main inducing-coil B and a number of auxiliary inducing- coils, preferably two, A and C. The auxiliary coil A is connected in series with the main coil B, and is shunted by a variable resistance R<3>, controlled by a switch F. The other coil C is closed on itself through the switch F<1>. At starting, the switch F<1> is opened and the switch F is arranged to short-circuit the coil A with a portion of the resistance R<3>. When the speed approaches synchronism, the switch F may be opened. By means of suitable connections, the coils A and C may be interchanged as regards their functions. An illustration is given of the practical application of the invention to a multipolar motor. The preferred form of induced member or armature has a multiphase winding, with resistances capable of being cut out in the usual way.
Patent GB-189906835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movable Keels or Centreboards for Sailing Boats, Yachts and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON ALFRED ELEY
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 6835. Preston, A. E. March 29. Centreboards and drop keels for sailing-boats, yachts, and the like consist uf links pivoted to the keel or casing and supporting a weight. As shown, the weight D is supported on links A, B, B<1>, the former of which is wide and fits between the others B, B<1>. Their extensions A<2>, B<2> are connected by a link F, and the whole is raised and lowered by a winch G or other gear.
Patent GB-189912860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 12,860. Marks, G. C., [Stone, I. L.]. June 20. Cylinder machines with plane printing - surfaces ; set - off, preventing.- Relates to machines having reciprocating impression cylinders rolling over stationary type beds, and consists of means for preventing "setoff.'' The Figure shows a machine in which h, h<1> are the type beds, H, H<1> the cylinders, M, M<1>, m, m<1> stationary web-guiding rolls. and l, l<1> looping-rollers. A set-off web X passes from a roll t to a roll T over the guide-rollers U and under the second cylinder H'. The roll T may be rotated gradually to wind up the set-off web by means of a ratchet operated by a rack-bar W connected to an extension j<3> of one of the arms j. The arms j carry pawls operating the ink-duct rollers I, and are rocked by rods K reciprocated by cams y<3> on the reciprocating carriage. The roll t may also be provided with a ratchet &c. feed for winding the web back on to it.
Patent GB-189918366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Turret and Capstan Lathes.
Inventor: AUSTIN HERBERT
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,366. Austin, H. Sept. 12. Lathes; tapping; screwing.-A capstan lathe for performing slow-speed operations such as tapping or screwing, and fastspeed operations such as drilling or turning, has a two-speed gear, a slow speed for screwing &c. and a fast speed for turning &c. and for effecting the withdrawal of the die or tap. The speeds may be in the same or opposite directions, the drilling and turning tools being made reverse-handed if necessary. In a suita b I e arrangement, large and small pulleys D, E alternately drive a pulley B on the lathe spindle A, provided with loose pulleys C, C'. The belt fork rods G, pivoted at b, are shifted by cams c, c<1> on discs H, H<1> on the cam shaft J.
Patent GB-189921972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Advertisements, Signs, or the like.
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 21,972. Wise, W. L., [Mason, G. L.]. Nov. 2. Advertising; signs.-Electric lamps l<1> ... l<20> are placed in compartments which are fitted in a suitably-ventilated case A' having darkened sides on the inside and a glazed front against which the sides of the compartments abut so as to isolate the lights in the various compartments when the lamps are lighted. By lighting certain lamps of the series, various letters or characters will be produced. The desired lamps are lighted by means of a switch consisting of discs J<1> adjustably mounted on a shaft I', the discs having teeth L which make contact with projections i on contact-strips b<1> ... b<20> at the base, the discs and contact-strips being suitably connected with the lamps. An indicator is provided at the end of the shaft I', to denote the letter &c. to be lighted. The shaft is rotated by clockwork or other means.
Patent GB-189922137-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: THORMEYER HANS
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,137. Thormeyer, H. Nov. 6. Annular-chamber type.-A rotary steam engine with sliding vanes is shown in section in Fig. 1. The shaft c carries a disc d in which slide three vanes e, pressed outwards by spiral springs or otherwise. The steam pipe g supplies steam, through passages h in the casing to suitablyoperated valves l, through which the steam is admitted to the steam chambers f. The steam chambers are made with an annular portion into which the steam passes without expansion, and with a crescent-shaped portion, in which the steam expands and in which a correspondinglyincreased area of the vane is exposed to the steam. The exhaust passages m lead from the ends of the crescent-shaped ends of the steam chambers.
Patent GB-189922908-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Strengthening or Reinforcing Ring for Weak or Worn Finger-rings and the like.
Inventor: BOHR JOHANN JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,908. Bohr, J. J. Nov. 16. Rings, finger.-Relates to a method of strengthening worn or weak fingerrings and the like. The worn ring c is inserted in a recess inside a broader ring a, and is secured by soldering or by turnedover edges d' on the outer ring as shown in Figs. 2 and 3 respectively. These arrangements allow any inscription on the inside of the worn ring to be visible. In a modification, the turned-over edges d<1> meet one another so that the worn ring is completely enclosed. The worn ring is cut to allow its insertion in the outer ring, and in the form shown in Fig. 3 and in the modification thereof is inserted through a suitable opening.
Patent GB-190003399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: HAZLEHURST GEORGE STEWARD
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3399. Hazlehurst, G. S. Feb. 21. Tobacco pipes.-In an intermediate piece a<1>, a<2>, by which the stem b and the mouthpiece are connected, is fixed a cleaner or cleaners d formed from a twisted strip or twisted wires. When the parts of the pipe are put together, the cleaner rests in the bore. When removed, the piece a', a<2> serves as a handle for using the cleaner.
Patent GB-190004905-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Filling or Charging Bottles or other Receptacles.
Inventor: ROWE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4905. Rowe, G. W. March 15. Bottling.-The liquid to be bottled is contained in a tank A, adapted to run on rails &c. C over the table E, on which the bottles or other receptacles are placed in rows, so that the tank can be moved from one row to the other. Alternatively, the tank may be fixed, and the bottles moved underneath it. The bottom of the tank is closed by three plates F, G, H, drilled with corresponding delivery perforations J, each of which may be fitted with a nozzle K. The plate G is adapted to slide between the plates F, H, and is moved by a hand-lever at the end to open and close the apertures J simultaneously. In another arrangement, the plate F is omitted. For substances which are only maintained in a liquid condition by heat, the tank is provided with steam or other equivalent jackets M &c.
Patent GB-190005374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Intensifying and Reducing Fluid Pressure.
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1901-03-21
Abstract: 5374. Preston, E. J., and Conway, F. L. March 21. Intensifiers.-Relates to means for intensifying or reducing fluid pressure, one form for intensifying being shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1. The low-pressure cylinder A has a ram C, of larger effective area than the ram D of the highpressure cylinder B. When fluid under slight pressure is allowed to flow from the main T through the pipe Q to the cylinder C, the rams are moved upwards, and fluid under high pressure passes from the cylinder B through the pipe V. The action is made automatic by providing the end of the ram D with a lug E adapted to operate the arms F, W of a counterpoised tripping-device G connected to a several-way cock H. In the position shown, fluid flows from the main 1 through the cock H and pipe K to the underside of the piston N, and the fluid above the piston exhausts through the pipe L and cock H. The piston thus holds the valve 0 so that fluid under slight pressure flows from the main T into the cylinder A, and under high pressure from the cylinder B through the pipe V, the high-pressure fluid being prevented by a non-return valve U from flowing through the pipe into the valvechest. When the position of the cock H is altered by the movement of the tripping-devices, the valve 0 is moved down, and fluid flows from the cylinder A through the pipe Q into the exhaust S. The high-pressure fluid may help the downward motion of the ram by flowing back through the pipe V, or this backward flow may be prevented by a valve in the pipe V, in which case fluid from the main T raises the valve U and flows into the cylinder B. In modifications, the tripping-device may operate directly the valve 0, and, where the apparatus is employed for reducing-pressure, the pipe V leads from the low-pressure cylinder A, the valve U is dispensed with, and the valve 0 is set to allow the fluid in the cylinder B to compress the fluid in the cylinder A.
Patent GB-190010583-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Coin Freed Mechanism and Valves therefor, for Gas and other like Meters.
Inventor: GREEN WALTER ORBELL
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,583. Green, W. O. June 9. Gas meters.-Relates to coin-freed apparatus which can readily be fixed to existing gas and like meters. The mechanism is contained in a casing which can be secured to the side of any meter. Actuating - mechanism ; coin action ; coindischarging mechanism.-When a coin of the required value is dropped through the coin-slit, it falls through a slotted plate Q, Figs. 4 and 5, and through the slotted travelling carriage E, and rests on the travelling platform I. A pin M projecting from the carriage passes through a slot in a link N, which is pivoted at P. A pin projecting from the platform also engages the slotted link. When the carriage is moved along its guide-rods by rotating the band-wheel C, the platform is also moved in the same direction, against the springs J, but at a reduced speed. Thus the coin moves along the platform, and at about the termination of the stroke falls from the carriage E into the till. The movement of the hand-wheel is conveyed to the carriage E by a crank disc and connecting-rod F. The plate Q is caused to move with the carriage by its engagement with the coin, and by means of a link S swings the lever T carrying the pawl U which moves over the ratchet-wheel V. When the hand-wheel is released after a halfrevolution, the springs J return the platform I, and through the slotted link N the carriage E, which again returns the plate Q by pressing on a depending projection R. The lever T is thus returned to its former position, the pawl U rotating the ratchet-wheel V and with it the bevel-wheel X. A bevel pinion Z is in gear with the wheel X and with a similar wheel Y, which is mounted on a spindle carrying a worm-wheel b gearing with a worm on the spindle of the registering-mechanism of the meter. The pinion Z is mounted in a revoluble frame or ring a on a spindle which also carries a small toothed wheel h. When the wheel X is rotated as described above, the pinion Z moves round over the fixed wheel Y, and the wheel h is moved out of gear with a toothed segment on the lever j by which the valve is closed. As shown in Fig. 7, the valve is of the diaphragm type, and is opened by a spring plunger when the wheel h is moved away as described above. After the valve is opened, the registering-mechanism of the meter is started and rotates the wheels b and Y, so that the pinion Z and wheel h are rotated in the reverse direction about the fixed wheel X, and the wheel h eventually engages with the segment on the lever J and closes the valve. Coin - slit closing-devices.-When the required coins have been successively dropped into the meter and the hand-wheel correspondingly actuated, a pin e in the frame or ring a engages a lever f and throws it across the coin-shoot, so that no more coins can be inserted. Fraud, preventing.-A coin of smaller size than that desired does not engage the plate Q, so that the valve opening mechanism cannot be operated.
Patent GB-190011405-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Waterproof Coats.
Inventor: STEWART RALPH WALKER
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 114,05. Stewart, R. W., [trading as Scottish Central Rubber Co.], and Collins, L. June 23. Waterproof coats are made with a raised or puckered seam at the junction of the sleeve top and the coat body. This is produced previous to the securing of the sleeve A in position on the coat B by cementing along the top inner edge A<1> of the sleeve a strip C of fabric cut on the bias, or o elastic fabric slightly stretched in securing it on the sleeve top.