The London Journal of Arts and Sciences, Volume 7Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1824 Containing reports of all new patents, with a description of their respective principles and properties: also, original communications on subjects connected with science and philosophy; particularly such as embrace the most recent inventions and dicoveries in practical mechanics. |
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... - valve of the ordinary construc- tion which is caused by the action of the steam on the upper surface of the revolving plate . This is effected by substitut- VOL . VII . B pas- ing a revolving - plug for the plate ,
... - valve of the ordinary construc- tion which is caused by the action of the steam on the upper surface of the revolving plate . This is effected by substitut- VOL . VII . B pas- ing a revolving - plug for the plate ,
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... cause we presume Mr. P. has not thought proper to give the plans and description of his engine entire . The experiments about to be performed , which we mentioned in our former volume , have not yet been submitted to public observation ...
... cause we presume Mr. P. has not thought proper to give the plans and description of his engine entire . The experiments about to be performed , which we mentioned in our former volume , have not yet been submitted to public observation ...
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... cause the table and platten to open from each other or close together , the impression being given by their closing and the type inked at the time when they are open ; h , is a toothed wheel fixed to the tympan frame , and having three ...
... cause the table and platten to open from each other or close together , the impression being given by their closing and the type inked at the time when they are open ; h , is a toothed wheel fixed to the tympan frame , and having three ...
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... causes the gas to be ex- pelled through the discharge pipe , m , whence it passes to the mains and service pipes , as usual . The patentee concludes his specification by saying " In describing this improved gasometer , I have ...
... causes the gas to be ex- pelled through the discharge pipe , m , whence it passes to the mains and service pipes , as usual . The patentee concludes his specification by saying " In describing this improved gasometer , I have ...
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... left us but the hope , that when again so fair a prospect is opened , it will not be blighted by such chilling disregard . It is of no great use to seek the cause of this disdain , perhaps ; but it may not 28 Original Communications .
... left us but the hope , that when again so fair a prospect is opened , it will not be blighted by such chilling disregard . It is of no great use to seek the cause of this disdain , perhaps ; but it may not 28 Original Communications .
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