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Patent GB-189810995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Engines.
Inventor: KRUELL CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH WIL
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 10,995. Kr³ll, C. F. W. May 13. Starting - engines. -Relates to a reversing-engine comprising two cylinders, one of which works with compressed air orsteam, and effects the reversing operation proper, whilst the other works with water, and effects a quiet reversing, in order to prevent knocking off the reversing-link. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of the two cylinders, connected together, fixed to the condenser of the main steam engine or other convenient place. Fig. 2 shows an elevation of the slide-valve arrangement, and the mechanism for operating the same. The upper cylinder A is the air or steam cylinder, and is connected to the lower and hydraulic cylinder through the common piston-rod a. Two slide valves, a working valve b, and a valve c, which serves to produce a cushion for receiving the impact of the piston, are enclosed in the valve-chest c, and may be actuated by a single rod, or separately by two valve rods. As shown in Fig. 2, both valves move with the same stroke, and are operated at the same time by means of the hand-lever d. In an alternative arrangement, both valves are connected as shown and operated by a common slide-valve rod. The hydraulic cylinder B has the three-way cock f <3> and cocks o above and below, and according to the position of one of the latter cocks a quick or slow reversal takes place. The hydraulic cylinder may be used alone as a reversing-cylinder. The common piston-rod a is connected by means of a crosshead and a connecting-rod with the reversing-lever, and so produces a movement of the reversing-link.
Patent GB-189813346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Proof Floors or Ceilings.
Inventor: PULDA FRANZ
Filed: 1898-06-15
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 13,346. Pulda, F. June 15. Flooring-blocks.-The blocks b, c, having oblique meeting surfaces, are placed between the joists a and walls a' so as to leave central spaces which are filled in with concrete d.
Patent GB-189814099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Privies or Closets.
Inventor: REISSIG ERNST ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 14,099. Reissig, E. A. June 25. Dry closets.-The pan is replaced by a conical paper bag e clipped between conical rings c and d. After use, the upper ring is raised, when the bag drops into the pit or receptacle below. Spring clips may also be used.
Patent GB-189818643-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Feeding or Moving Forward Intermittently Definite Lengths of Paper, Textile or other Fabric, Photographic Film or other Material in Sheet or Rolled Up Form.
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 18,643. Newman, A. S., and Newman & Guardia. Aug. 31. Cameras; roller slides kinematographic apparatus. - Relates to a mechanism for feeding step by-step strips of paper, textile or other fabric, photographic films, or other material. The invention is described as applied to the roller slide of a photographic camera. It is stated to be specially applicable to kinematographic apparatus. The film 15 passes from the store spool 18 over a guide-roller 19, and then down between a reciprocatory block 1 and its transparent gripping-plate 6. This gripping-plate 4 is released by the act of pulling up the rod 11, studs 9 on which work in inclined slots 8 in connection with the plate 4. The film is held, while the block 1 is being drawn up, by a fixed point 17 on to which the film had been pressed at the bottom of the stroke by guideplates 13, 14, which are also actuated by inclined slots 8. The film passes round a guide-roller 16 on to the receiving-spool 20, which is actuated by a ratchet rack 26 gearing in the ratchet-wheel 29. The rack 26 is reciprocated by a lever 23 pivoted at 24, and reciprocated by a pin 30 connected to the reciprocating block 1. A spring 25 presses the lever against the pin 30. On each side of the lens 32 are screens 33. In a modification, the gripping- plate 4 is inside the block 1, and is released by a bell crank instead of the inclined slots.
Patent GB-189824106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Regulating the Density of the Shot in Looms.
Inventor: SCHAUFELBERGER JOHANN ALBERT
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 24,106. Schaufelberger, J. A. Nov. 15. Loom let-off motions; take-up motions.-The oscillating movement of the lay q, Fig. 1, gives motion through pawl and ratchet gearing p, o, and a train of wheels n, m, l, k, h, g, to a loose sleeve on a cylinder carried by the axle of the counting - roller a, which is driven by the fabric as it passes from the take-up roller i to the cloth beam r. The sleeve has a pin to engage with a helical groove in the cylinder, so that, when there is any irregularity in the weaving, the sleeve is shifted longitudinally, and, acting upon a pin u on a lever w, turns the vertical shaft v, and by means of another lever z puts one or other of the bevel-wheels c<1>, c' into gear with the bevel-wheel d' on the shaft f<1>. This acts through bevel gearing g<1>, g<2> and chain gearing h<1>, k<1>, i<1> upon a screw shaft l<1>, and shifts the weights n' of the brake lever o<1> to put more or less tension upon the brake strap of the warp beam q<1>. A modification of the invention is described, in which the mechanism causes more or less warp to be let off positively. In another form, shown in Fig. 12, the lay operates the train of gearing through a pawl c<2> and a segment a<2> carrying catches b<2> to actuate a ratchet-wheel o<2>. The segment is returned by a spring h<2>, and its position is adjusted to cause it to be actuated to a greater or less extent, by means of a chain k<2> and lever m<2>, which is adjusted by a sliding rod p<2> and a lever u from the sleeve on the cylinder of the counting-roll a.
Patent GB-189903120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Punkahs.
Inventor: BAILDON SAMUEL ROBERT
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 3120. Baildon, S. R. Feb. 11. Fans, punkah and like.-A rotary fan consisting of three or other suitable number of vanes is mounted on an axis at equal angles apart, and is also displaced longitudinally. In Fig. 1, c is the main framework of one of these vanes. The frame c is mounted on a tubular shaft b, which can be disconnected from the central axis by disengaging a spring stud l<1> by turning an eccentric ring m. The size of the vane may be increased by turning out a subsidiary frame d, which is held by spring catches f clamped by the thumb-nuts i.
Patent GB-189905944-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Door Hinge.
Inventor: ROTHKEGEL CURT
Filed: 1899-03-18
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 5944. Rothkegel, C. March 18. Hinges.-Relates to a rising hinge for doors, in which antifriction balls are used. The pin of the hinge is made in two separate parts a and b, in the adjacent ends of which spiral grooves are cut. In these grooves the balls are placed, and they are kept in place by a sleeve c. When the door connected to the upper part a of the hinge is turned, it rises and closes again by its own weight.
Patent GB-189907358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Protected Elastic Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7358. Thompson, W. P., [Legrand, J. P.]. April 7. T y r e s , pneumatic &c.-A metallic protector for elastic tyres is shown in side elevation and crosssection in Figs. 2 and 4 respectively. The circumferential leather, cotton, or similar band a receives metal strips b, and is connected by rivets r to a few transverse non-stretchable strips d, which attach the protector to the tyre t or rim c. To prevent the metal strips, which are a short distance apart, from chafing the tyre, thin metal pieces e are interposed, the rivets r being passed through slots in the ends, whereby slight circumferential movement is allowed.
Patent GB-189916458-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Fire Lighters.
Inventor: CAVENAGH EDWARD
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 16,458. Cavenagh, E. Aug. 12. Moulding firelighters.-A mixture of melted resin or the like, and chips of wood, sawdust, or the like, is placed in a mould, lined with paper or other fabric, and compressed, so as to form a firelighter. Before the compression of the mixture, the edges of the paper or other fabric are turned over, so as to cover the top of the material ; or another piece of paper may be laid on the material. The moulded firelighter, with its paper or other covering, can be readily removed from the mould.
Patent GB-189923881-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Regulating and Controlling Marine Engines.
Inventor: RUST ALEXANDER MEARNS
Filed: 1899-11-30
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 23,881. Rust, A. M. Nov. 30. Pendulum governors. - Relates to means for utilizing the pitching motion of a ship for automatically operating the controlling- valve of the engine. Fig. 2 shows one form of the invention. The pendulum e is provided with suitable guides m and antifriction rollers, and also buffers or dash-pots. The rod may be connected directly to the valve, lost motion being provided at g, if desired, so that the apparatus has a certain range of inaction, or it may be connected indirectly by means of a toothed quadrant and pinion.
Patent GB-190001478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Motors.
Inventor: RUTZEN AUGUST CHARLES
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 1478. Rutzen, A. C., and Rutzen, H. Jan. 23. Spring motors.-A spring motor for driving machinery and similar purposes, which has a rewinding attachment, is shown in Fig. 1. Combined spur and ratchet wheels 6, carrying sleeves 8, run loose on the main shaft 5. Spur-wheels 9 are keyed to the shaft, and are fitted with drums 10 in which are coiled springs the ends of which are secured to the sleeves and drums respectively. The wheels 6 are suitably rotated, and wind up the springs, catches 13 engaging with the ratchet teeth and holding the wheels. The power is withdrawn from the pulley 14 and a partial rewinding of the springs is produced by means of gearing 15, 19 on a countershaft 16.
Patent GB-190002435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating Fruits or Parts of Fruits for Confectionery Purposes.
Inventor: DUNNACHIE WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 2435. Dunnachie, W. J. Feb. 7. Preserving fruit.-Fruits or parts of fruit are treated for confectionery purposes in a vessel a having a steam jacket or coil and provided with a neck e connecting it to a vessel f which returns the liquid condensed in it, the remainder passing through a pipe h to a three-way cock g, which connects it either to an air pump or to the open air. A pipe j connects the vessel a to either a tank m containing syrup or other curative solution or a water tank n, suitable cocks k, o being provided. Coils z, z' enable the syrup &c. to be heated. The chamber a is formed with manholes c, d, manometers, a safety-valve x, and a suitable appliance s for testing the concentration. The fruit, with or without treatment in brine, is placed in the vessel a and heated to 100‹ F. Syrup is then drawn in from the tank m by creating a partial vacuum in the vessel, and the heating is continued, water or syrup being drawn in to keep the strength of the liquid constant. Air under pressure may be introduced by reversing the pump i when desired.
Patent GB-190101376-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Iron, Steel and Wrought Iron:
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1902-01-21
Abstract: 1376. Davies, K., and Thomas, T., [Executors of Davies, D.]. Jan. 21. Open-hearth furnaces.-In a process for the direct production of iron or steel, the ores are mixed with fluxes and carbonaceous material such as coke or charcoal, and charged into cracked or otherwise defective moulds, or other iron or steel containers b, which are placed in an open-hearth furnace, through apertures a, or through the ordinary charging- doors. The containers are melted down and the ores are simultaneously reduced. Conical linings c may be fitted in the apertures a.
Patent GB-190103272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soil Pipes for Closets, Rain Water Pipes and Pipes for like Uses
Inventor: ASHTON GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 3272. Ashton, G. T. Feb. 15. Spigot-and-socket joints.-Pipe lengths for soil, rain-water, &c. are made with a flanged half-socket a' at one end by which they are secured in position. The spigot of the next length having been inserted, the joint is completed by a separate halfsocket bolted to the lugs c. In this way, a length can be replaced without removing adjacent lengths.
Patent GB-190106005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplings.
Inventor: KREITZ FORREST MILTON
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 6005. Kreitz, F. M., and Leibert, W. H. March 21. Couplings, automatic.- Relates chiefly to means for locking the knuckles of couplings o f the " Janney " type. The knuckle 11 has a link 13, which is connected to the pivoted dog 8 by the link 14. When coupling has taken place, the dog is drawn by the link 14 so that its nose bears against the heel of the knuckle. Uncoupling is effected by pulling one of the chains 15. The shank 2 of the draw-bar has a spring block mounted to slide in guides.
Patent GB-190111602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lifeguards for Tramcars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WILSON THOMAS EDWARD CORNEY
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 11,602. Wilson, T. E. C. June 6. Obstruction-removers for tramcars. The frame A of the network fender has pins C fitted to the slots I, and is normally suspended by the hinged flap G, which is hooked on to the stop H. Should an obstruction be met the roller E is forced back, and the flap is released, allowing the frame A to tilt so that the side rollers D drop on to the rails or track and rotate the roller E, by the spur gearing shown, in a direction opposite to that in which the car travels, in order that the obstruction may be delivered on to the netting.
Patent GB-190112080-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Filling Boxes, Canisters and the like with Powdered or Granulated Substances.
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,080. Keen, Robinson, & Co., Balls, T., and Lewis, H. June 13. Filling granular and pulverulent material into boxes &c. The boxes, canisters, or other receptacles are carried on an endless chain e beneath a filling-box o, in which a pair of worm distributers p work, and then beneath a rammer B operated by a cam A. The chain is moved intermittently by a three-toothed ratchet-wheel k, operated through the mechanism i, l, m from the shaft D. The cam shaft n is driven by toothed gearing from the shaft u, and drives the shaft D through chain gearing. The worms p are driven by chain and toothed gearing from the shaft u.
Patent GB-190113787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Norwegian Stoves
Inventor: ABLETT JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-06
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 13,787. Ablett, J. July 6. Right to Patent relinquished. Food-warmers.-Heat-retaining vessels for food, known as Norwegian stoves, are provided with a small flat removable vessel which contains a heated liquid having a boiling point above that of pure water. Suitable liquids are solutions of calcium chloride, nitre, and potassium carbonate. The "stove" walls may be made thinner than usual. The vessels may be divided into a number of independent compartments, each having a heater and a separate cover ; this arrangement is suitable for keeping hot a dinner of several courses.
Patent GB-190113790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators for Lanterns, Lamps and other Purposes
Inventor: BLERIOT LOUIS
Filed: 1901-07-06
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 13,790. BlÚriot, L. July 6. Acetylene Lamps.-Relates to generators for lanterns and other portable lamps and other purposes. The water reservoir b is made of a truncated pyramidal or conical form, in order to fit without any play in the body a of the lantern, which is provided with a similarly-shaped recess for receiving it. The top c is fitted with a tube d, through which a basket i containing the carbide is passed into the water. The tube d is closed by a screw plug n, and a tight joint is formed between the plug n and the basket i by a rubber ring x which is subjected to pressure by a screw t engaging a screwed socket v on the top of a purifier. This purifier contains a layer of carbon between two layers of wadding. The basket i is provided with a double bottom k, l, and with openings j, m for access of water. The opening m is regulated by a thumb-screw g mounted in the bottom of the reservoir b and carrying a conical rubber plug h. The gas produced passes through small holes q into the purifier, and thence by a pipe r to the burner. Any excess of gas passes out between the opening m and plug h, and through the openings j, and escapes between the basket i and the tube d to small holes z in the plug n. Gas produced after the plug h has been screwed home forces an exit by pushing back the edges of the plug h.
Patent GB-190116730-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Shaft Couplings
Inventor: DIESCHER SAMUEL ENDRES
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 16,730. Diescher, S. E. Aug. 20. Shaft couplings.- The adjacent ends of the shafts are surrounded by one or more coiled bands or springs enclosed in a twopart casing. The ends 6, 7 of each coil are formed w i t h shoulders adapted to bear upon opposite sections of the casing, so that, when the two halves are drawn together, the coil is drawn up and grips the shaft; the bearing at one end of each coil consists of an adjustable wedge block 8.
Patent GB-190119605-A (GB)
Title: Improvemetns in Bottoms or Seats for Chairs, Benches and the like
Inventor: SCHOPS OTTO
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-10-01
Abstract: 19,605. Sch÷ps, O. Oct. 1. Chairs, seats, &c. -Relates to imi- tation cane - work for chair seats &c. A plate of metal or other material is painted straw colour, and then by lithography & c . one side is made to represent cane- work, after which holes b are punched in the plate.
Patent GB-190203970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating and Blast Fans and the like
Inventor: HALL DANIEL
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 3970. Hall, D., and Kay, J. H. Feb. 17. Fans, centrifugal. The side B of a fan casing A is removable, as shown, the removable part being of such a size that the fan may be withdrawn through it without dismounting the blades.
Patent GB-190205009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: RING MICHAEL
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 5009. Ring, M. Feb. 27. Tyres, pneumatic.- Relates to a tyre with two separately-inflated air tubes. The inner air tube a is enclosed in a cover b and is provided with a radial sleeve h in which lies the extended casing g<1> of the inflating-valve g of a second air tube c. The two air tubes a, e and the cover b are enclosed in an outer cover e, in which may be embedded a metal ring f, preferably formed of overlapping plates. The air tube a is inflated through a separate valve (not shown).
Patent GB-190206734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Alternators.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-04-18
Abstract: 6734. Parsons, C. A. March 19. Dynamos, alternating-current ; coupling dynamos; dynamos, driving.-For the purpose of obtaining a current of low frequency from a high-speed alternator, the machine is constructed with two or more rotating elements and one or more fixed elements, combined differentially as regards speed. In the example shown, the field magnet a is driven directly by the motor, while the armature b is arranged so as to rotate at half the velocity in the same direction, and is coupled to the field magnet a' of a second alternator, of which the armature b<1> is stationary. The armatures b, b<1> supply current of the same frequency, and may be connected in parallel.
Patent GB-190207958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Guard and Trolley Wires for Electric Tramways
Inventor: PEARSON JAMES TOWNSLEY
Filed: 1902-04-05
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 7958. Pearson, J. T. April 5. Electric railways and tramways with guarding arrangements for overhead conductors. Conductors.-A single guard-wire 1 is supported vertically above the trolley wire 2 and at a smaller distance than usual. The guard wire may be attached to the supporting arms or span wires &c. or, as shown, it is held by turn-buckles 4 attached to the insulated cap of the trolley-wire hangers 3. Between the ordinary hangers, the trolley wire may be supported, in case of breakage &c., from the guard-wire by short ears 6 or loops 11 and insulated flexible cords 9. In addition to the guard-wire vertically over the trolley wire, other guard-wires 1 may be placed at a short distance from its sides, and these three guard-wires may be covered with galvanized-wire netting. This netting may be stiffened by V-shaped pieces 12 from which spring arms 13 project under the trolley wire alternately from opposite sides ; or other arrangements of swivelling arms or hooks project underneath to catch the wire in case of breakage, but they are such as to yield when the trolley is passing. One of these is shown at 7, Fig. 4, with a triangular head so as to rise when it is moved aside, and to fall back when the trolley has passed. Or a coiled head may be used. If two trolley wires are close together, a T-piece may be suspended between them and project under them, as shown in Fig. 11.
Patent GB-190208180-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Rotating and Locking a Ship's Boom.
Inventor: MASTERS GEORGE MERIDIAN
Filed: 1902-04-08
Granted: 1903-04-08
Abstract: 8180. Masters, G. M. April 8. Sails ; spars.- A device for rotating or locking a ship's boom, in order to roll, reef, or unfurl a sail, is shown in Fig. 1. It consists of a double swivel joint e, h, one end of which is attached to the inboard end of the boom a, while the other is fixed to the mast band h<1>. The boom has a metal cap or shoe, in which the two holes b, b<1> are pierced. On the end-plate f is a tubular slot f<1> tor the reception of the locking-bolt c. The lever d is used to push out the locking-bolt c and to turn the boom. The bolt and tubular socket may be dispensed with, and a pawl and ratchet-wheel employed.
Patent GB-190210632-A (GB)
Title: Improved igniting Device for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: SCHAUER PAUL
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 10,632. Schauer, P. May 8. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Electric contact between the core a and arm c in the cylinder is broken by a tappet g engaging the arm e on the other end of the spindle d. The arms are returned by a spring f which causes the arm c to keep the surface of the core a clean as it slides up it.
Patent GB-190211499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Low Water Alarms for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 11,499. Marks, G. C., [Fuller, G.]. May 20. Alarms, low-water.-An expansion tube 8, 8<a>of U form, horizontally arranged, with connections at each end to the boiler above and below the normal water level, carries an adjustable pin 12, which, by means of multiplying-levers 14, 17, makes and breaks an electric contact at 17<a>. When the level of water falls sufficiently to permit steam to enter the upper limb 8 of the tube, expansion takes place, and an electric bell is sounded. The lower limb of the tube can move in the packing- nut 9 as expansion and contraction take place.