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Patent GB-189818958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Electrolytic Decomposition of Alkaline Salts.
Inventor: EDSER EDWIN
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 18,958. Edser, E. Sept. 5. Chlorine; hydrogen.-Relates to the electrolytic decomposition of alkaline salts, more especially for the production of alkaline hydrates; in the process an amalgam of the alkaline metal is formed as an intermediate product. In the form of apparatus shown, the cell a is provided with central carbon anodes l and outer cathodes r, preferably formed of metallic frames s upon which iron wire is stretched or woven. Separating the cathodes and anodes is a vertical series of troughs c containing mercury, the lower edge of each trough dipping into the mercury in the trough below, the whole series, together with the upper plates h, dividing the cell into the two compartments k, y. The inner compartment is charged through a bottom opening q with brine, the weakened brine flowing away through a pipe at the top. The outer compartment is charged through a pipe near the top with water or a weak caustic alkaline solution, while caustic-alkaline solution is drawn off from the lowest part. In use, the brine is decomposed, chlorine being evolved and collected by a hood q, while the sodium combines with the mercury in the troughs, forming an amalgam which is decomposed in the outer sides of the troughs, mercury being re-formed, and a solution of caustic soda produced, while hydrogen is given off and may be collected. In a modified form of this construction the current is conducted away by means of the plate h, the formation of the hydrate from the amalgam being, under these conditions, produced without the use of the current. A high efficiency can be obtained by causing a greater current to pass through the brine solution than through the alkaline solution, by providing a wire of suitable resistance between the mercury cathode and iron cathode, and by connecting the carbon anode and iron cathode with the source of supply. In a modification, a circular cell is shown having a circular partition formed of circular troughs. In another arrangement, the mercury is contained in a horizontal series of troughs substantially of @ section, the downwardly-projecting edge of each trough dipping into the recess of the next. The anodes and the brine are above, the cathodes and water below. In another modification, there is a horizontal series of alternate decomposing and combining compartments, separated by mercury seals. The liquids may be passed in opposite directions through the anode and cathode compartments respectively of a series of cells, the brine being, if desired, passed through intermediate vessels containing salt to maintain the solution at a constant density.
Patent GB-189822602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: RICH HORACE EDWIN
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 22,602. Rich, H. E., and Zeitz, C. T. F. Oct. 27. Umbrella sticks; topnotches; covers; open caps. -Relates to method of attaching the cover to the top-notch. The cover is placed on the curved end of the top-notch a. A screw h in the centre of the open cap e is passed through the hole in the cover, and screwed into the top-notch till the cover is firmly clamped between the top-notch and the open cap. The tip f of the stick is screwed on to the open cap. In a modification, the central screw is fixed on the top-notch instead of the open cap.
Patent GB-189823159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: VIJGH ALBERT HENDRIK VAN DER
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 23,159. Vijgh, A. H. van der, Vijgh, H. van der, and Vijgh, G. van der. Nov. 3. Stone, artificial.-Relates to improvements in the artificial stone composition described in Specification No. 25,380, A.D. 1896. According to this invention, the composition preferably consists of pumicestone, slag sand, hydraulic lime, tan (spent or unspent), and plaster of Paris.
Patent GB-189902930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Consuming Smoke.
Inventor: MAY WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 2930. May, W. C. Feb. 9. Smoke-consuming.-A series of atmospheric gas burners, in the form of one or more grids or cages composed of perforated gas piping, is arranged in the chimney or flue of a steamboiler or other furnace, or of a domestic grate. Above or in front of each gas jet is arranged a bunch or fringe of asbestos fibres, or the like, which becomes incandescent. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement of these superposed grids in a casing 1 with a perforated top. Tufts of asbestos fibre are suspended on bars 8. The air inlets 7 of the burners are outside the casing 1, and air is admitted to them through grated openings in a door 5 through which the whole apparatus may be inserted or removed. In place of the casing 1, a cage of piping perforated for jets of flame may be used, the walls being suitably hung with asbestos filaments.
Patent GB-189908318-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tooth Brush.
Inventor: GERTEISER RUDOLF
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 8318. Gerteiser, R. April 20. Tooth brushes.-In a rotary brush for cleaning hollow teeth, the bristles i are fixed to a spindle carrying a chain-wheel g over which passes a chain e, one end of which is attached to the spring f, while the other is attached to a bar d. This bar passes through the handle a, and terminates in a knob c. By pulling out the knob and letting it spring back, the brush is revolved.
Patent GB-189911406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pullies or Wheels for Use in the Transmission of Power.
Inventor: WETHERILT JAMES
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,406. Wetherilt, J. June 1. Pulleys.-A pulley is surrounded by a band composed of thin steel strips, or of other material, fitted with plugs, or carrying pieces, of india-rubber or the like.
Patent GB-189916445-A (GB)
Title: Process for Carburising and Deoxydising Molten Iron.
Inventor: SCHOTTE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 16,445. Abel, C. D., [Schotte, F.]. Aug. 12. Materials for purifying or refining; Bessemer processes; basic processes. -Molten iron is carburized and deoxidized by means of a mixture of calcium carbide and quicklime introduced into the Bessemer converter, casting-ladle, or mould.
Patent GB-189917875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds for Casting Lines of Type.
Inventor: HALL ISAIAH
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1900-11-05
Abstract: 17,875. Hall, I. Sept. 5. Linotype and like machines.-The moulds are arranged so that no change is necessary when changing the fount. The linotype body itself 2 has flat sides of the thickness only of the smallest fount, but it has bars or ridges 7 which, together with the body itself, form the thickness of the largest fount. It has generally a front ridge 5. To form this shape, the casting-face of the cap plate of the mould is provided with recesses or grooves corresponding to the ridges 7 and 5. The ejector has a blade of the thickness of the body 2. The adjustable knife, of the two the function of which is to trim the sides of the linotype, is set at a distance from its fellow equal to the thickness of linotype or width across the printing-face 4 for the fount being worked.
Patent GB-189925733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Valves.
Inventor: RICHTER JOHANN EHRHART OTTOKAR
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 25,733. Richter, J. E. O. Dec. 30. Valves closing with rush of fluid; lift valves.-A self-closing valve, which will prevent the escape of steam in the event of explosion of the boiler, fracture of the steam pipe, or other accident, and which can also be used as a stop valve, is shown in the Figures. The valve proper v is a hollow plug loosely secured on the end of the spindle S and fitted with conical seats d, e, which can engage with corresponding seatings in the valve casing T and diaphragm W. The lower surface of the plug is exposed to the boiler pressure by means of a connecting-pipe D. The valve normally rests on its lower seating, as shown, but a rush of steam past the valve allows the steam pressure underneath the plug to force it on to the diaphragm seating and stops the pipe. The ring-shaped extension of a passage r in the casing is simultaneously uncovered, and a warning outflow of steam takes place. In a modification, the escape passage traverses the spindle.
Patent GB-190001925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Folding, Cutting, and Pasting Webs of Paper, especially adapted for Use in connection with Web Printing Machines.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 1925. Mackenzie, J. W., [Stone, I. L.]. Jan. 30. Delivery apparatus; folding paper.-Relates to means for pasting and folding webs of paper, more particularly applicable to web - printing machines, such as the " Cox-duplex press. Two webs of paper are passed to and associated on the longitudinal folder B, and are pasted together at intervals by transverse lines of paste applied by a wing paster similar to the one H<2>. The webs are slit longitudinally by the pair of slitter discs M, M', and the two portions of the webs are then separated, one W<2> being passed direct under the roller K to the transverse cutting-cylinders I, I', and the other part W<3> being passed round the rollers K', K<2>, and K, whence the two parts pass together to the cylinders I, I'. A transverse line of paste is applied to the inner side of the web or webs W<3> by the wing paster H<2>, on the shaft I<6>, supplied with paste by the roller J' and receptacle J. One or more of the rollers K, K<1>, K<2> may be adjustable for obtaining register &c. The slitter discs M, M' may be driven by sprocket gear, and the folding-rollers E, E' and other rollers by suitable gearing such as I', I<5>, I<7>, &c. A single web may be passed to the folder B, and be treated as described.
Patent GB-190003000-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Softening Hemp, Jute, or other Fibre.
Inventor: BENN HANS HAMILTON
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3000. Benn, H. H., [Heinik, V.]. Feb. 14. Breaking and scutching apparatus.-Relates to a machine for softening hemp, jute, and other vegetable fibres. The material is placed in a slowly-rotating drum a containing a loose heavy cylinder c of ironstone &c., which crushes and softens the material as the drum revolves. The drum is supported on antifriction rollers e, which are driven by spur gearing from the main shaft g and rotate the drum a by friction ; b are charging and discharging doors.
Patent GB-190007255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Tills or Receptacles.
Inventor: DAVIES CLEMENT HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7255. Davies, C. H. April 19. Tills.-A case T, having glass panels P in the upper part of the sides, contains a tilting false bottom, and is nearly closed at the top by a pair of sloping glass shelves G, from which the money slips and drops on the false bottom, where it can be inspected through the panels before the bottom is tilted by turning a knob to discharge the coins into a drawer W in the lower half of the case.
Patent GB-190016484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Process of Melting Iron and Materials Employed therein
Inventor: MADDISON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,484. Maddison, J. W., and Rhodes, W. Sept. 15. Drawings to Specification. Casting.-In a process of melting iron in a cupola furnace, the charge consists of alternating layers of coke, wood, iron or steel scale of any kind mixed with common salt or equivalent sodium salts, and pig-iron. The percentage proportion of salt employed varies directly as the size of the cupola.
Patent GB-190022190-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Preparing for Sale Small Quantities of Tobacco and other Materials
Inventor: SELL HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,190. Sell, H. Dec. 6. Packeting tobacco, tea, coffee, sugar,. rice, &c. in small quantities sufficient for use at one time. The substance is enclosed in paper, lead foil, &c. so as to make a packet of any required form, several of such packets being associated together for sale. Fig. 1 shows one form of packet made by using a blank of the form shown in Fig. 2. The flap B is supplied with adhesive, and is secured to the opposite side of the body. The flap F forms the base, its edges G being coated with adhesive and bent up round the cylindrical &c. part of the package. The projecting part D is twisted, cemented, or tied together. A projecting part D may be formed on both sides of the blank, if preferred. In the case of tobacco, a single charge for a pipe is enclosed in each packet. Perforations d, f allow either or both ends of the packet to be torn off.
Patent GB-190104546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Gas Stoves
Inventor: SIMPSON STEPHEN
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 4546. Simpson, S. March 4. Gas burners.-The burner is made of two pieces of sheet metal g, h, secured by folding &c. at the adjacent edges g<1> h', either the upper portion g, or the gas nipples i being formed of brass, aluminium, or other non-oxidizing or non- rusting metal or material. Horizontally across the centre of the burner there may be one or more layers of wire gauze j, to prevent lighting back. A ring burner is described of this construction, but, in the example shown, it is a straight burner. This is formed of two similar circular holes, one g<2> serving to receive the gas, and the other g<4>, to which the first is connected by a passage g<3>, carrying the burner nipples i. The burners, instead of being formed of brass &c., may be enamelled, galvanized, or treated by any rust-preventing process.
Patent GB-190105846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Iron & Steel
Inventor: HATTON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 5846. Hatton, G. March 20. Ingots.-During the casting of ingots, the metal is run from a ladle L, through an intercepter or runner I, into a series of moulds M, mounted upon an endless chain. The runner I has a vertical channel D, and a somewhat inclined, or vertical, channel U. The endless chain may be arranged to travel in a vertical or horizontal plane.
Patent GB-190106593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Tongs and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: VOCE THOMAS REGINALD
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 6593. Voce, T. R. March 29. Drawings to Speciftcation. Making fire-irons.- Fire - tongs with springs which cause the claws to open, are made from lengths of tubing suitably bent and shaped. The ends, or parts where the tubes cross, are flattened and pierced by suitable press tools to receive the hinge pin. The lower ends of the tubes are opened out to form claws by suitable press tools.
Patent GB-190109447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chandeliers and the like.
Inventor: BARRAND HARRY
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 9447. Barrand, H. May 7. Stuffing-boxes.-A gasalier is provided with a stuffing-box consisting of a sleeve B, Fig. 9, which screws upon the upper end of the sliding tube and is formed with an internal shoulder C. A ring F of india-rubber or other elastic material rests on the shoulder C, and is compressed by a screw nut or cover G. In the sliding gas pendant shown in Fig. 2, an elastic ring F is substituted for the usual fibrous packing.
Patent GB-190115440-A (GB)
Title: Elevating Apparatus for Granular or Pulverised Materials.
Inventor: BEDARRIDES PAUL
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,440. BÚdarrides, P. July 30. Elevators.-Relates to pneumatic elevators for grain and other granular and pulverulent material. The steam ejector, by which air is exhausted from the separation box 4, is situated close to the boiler which provides the steam, and is connected to the box by a flexible pipe 11. Long steam pipes are thus avoided, and the ejector is more easy of access. The box 4 is duplicated so that one part is connected with the ejector, through a three-way cock 10, while the other is discharging by the shoot 15. The suction pipe 21 is connected by a breeches pipe 3 to the two parts of the box 4. Each part of the box 4 is fitted with a partition 17, which prevents the grain from entering the ejector pipe. Non-return valves 16, 19 and hand-operated snifting-valves 18 are fitted. The inlet to the suction pipe 21 comprises a nozzle 22, Fig. 5, surrounded by a box 24 having an annular inlet to the suction pipe and communicating with a pipe 23 open to the atmosphere, or, if desired, connected to a supply of compressed air &c.
Patent GB-190116573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Closing Metallic Boxes, Tins and the like.
Inventor: GIRAUD CAMILLE
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 16,573. Giraud, C. Aug. 17. Making cans, boxes, &c.-The lids are formed of three parts, viz., a sheet or central disc, a collar 1, the external edges of which may be bent down and fastened or soldered on the box b, and a joint cover 3 soldered partly on the internal edge of the collar and partly on the edge of the central disc. The ends of the joint cover overlap in such a way that one of them forms a lip or tongue p which, projecting freely, allows of its being wound up by a key for opening the box.
Patent GB-190118911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free Wheel Back Pedalling Brake Mechanism.
Inventor: PARKES JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,911. Parkes, J. Sept. 23. Brakes; clutches. - Relates to back-pedalling brakes. The chain-wheel 13, which is mounted upon a clutch of known construction against a large flange 12 formed on the hub, is formed with inclined surfaces 14, Fig. 5, which are engaged by rollers 20 partially enclosed in recesses formed in a cage 15 carried in a ring 19, which is prevented from rotating by an arm 16 formed on it and engaging with lugs 17 formed on or clamped to the frame 18. A spring 16<a>, Fig. 6, enclosed in a socket in the arm 16, presses on the lug 17, and prevents vibration. On back-pedalling, the rollers 20 and surfaces 14 force the cage 19 against a brake sleeve 24, secured to the hub, thus retarding the mechanism.
Patent GB-190119489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH HETTIE
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 19,489. Lamplough, H., and Lamplough, F. Sept. 30. Instantaneous generators. - A series of serpentine generating- tubes a are arranged in a casing side by side, with their coils vertical. They deliver into a series of straight steam-storage tubes c which are expanded into end plates d, the connecting passages between them being milled out in the thickness of the plates. The generating tubes are connected together in pairs to form a continuous channel by means of boxes b, shown separately in Fig. 7 ; or they may be secured in the plates d, within which connecting-channels are formed as for the storage tubes c. The connecting-boxes b nest together, being secured by stay-bolts b<1> which are formed to close the openings between alternate pairs of boxes. A horizontal feed-heating coil a' may be fitted. The pressure in the boiler is regulated by the apparatus which controls the supply of liquid or gaseous fuel.
Patent GB-190122634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Journal Bushes, Slide-block Slippers, and the like.
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 22,634. Clark, A. M., [Wagner, M.]. Nov. 9. Casting.-In making journal bushes, slide blocks or crosshead slippers, and the like of white metal or other soft metal or alloy, the metal is cast around a skeleton made of iron, steel, or other strong metal. The skeleton is constructed by twisting, forging, casting, or joining together. Projectiens or depressions may be formed on the skeleton to enable the soft metal to obtain a good hold, or the skeleton may be constructed of basketlike work for this purpose. The skeleton may be formed integral with the bearing-bracket or the crosshead. The soft metal may be united to the skeleton by other processes, such as electrodeposition.
Patent GB-190125493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Extracting Tar from Illuminating Gas.
Inventor: HOLMES EDWARD DARTFORD
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25,493. Holmes, E. D., [Guldlin, O. N.]. Dec. 13. Tar.-A tar-extracting apparatus is constructed of a closed casing A, formed of a base part B having a gas inlet b<1> and a handbole b<11>, a central portion C containing the sealing-cups &c., and a cover F<1> to which is fitted a sealing-tube F. From the lowest section, the gas passes up a central tube d and an annular tube d'. Each of these tubes is covered by a regulator bell E, E', E<2>, the two bells being connected together by a spider e<11> to which a rod e<111> is attacbed. The latter passes through a guide-tube f <11>, surrounded by a sealing- tube h dipping into liquid in an outer tube F. A chain or rope g, connected to the rod e<111> and cap H, passes over a pulley G, and is joined to a counterweight J having a guide-rod extending into a tube I. The counterbalance J is a little less in weight than that of the bells. Each bell is formed of a top plate e, e<1> with depending walls. It is preferably polygonal in shape, and may be formed of angular corner posts, to each edge of which are secured two frames formed of end bars m and side bars m<1>. To each of these frames are secured two plates 1, 2 or 3, 4. The plates 1, 3 have vertical rows of perforations n. The plates 2, 4 have blank surfaces opposite the perforations, and intermediate rows of larger slots or openings p for the escape of gas. The drums rise and fall with the variations in the pressure of the gas. The gas passes through the plates 1, and dashes against the plates 2, whereby tar is separated out and falls. The gas then passes through the slots in the plates 2 to the space x. The operation is repeated by the plates 3, 4, after which the gas rises and escapes by the outlet c<1>. The tar is collected in an inclined bottom tube d<4>, and overflows a trap L, which determines the height of the tar in the cups a, a<1>. It then passes to an outlet. The top of the trap L and the gas inlet are connected by a tube l<11>, so as to maintain an equal pressure in each. The central gas passage d may be omitted.
Patent GB-190201348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flexible Metallic Tubing
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 1348. Thompson. W. P., [Rudolph, C.]. Jan. 17. Flexible m e t a l pipes.-Flexible metal tubing without joints, suitable for connecting the air brake or steam pipes of railway vehicles, is c o nstructed by spirally winding a tube, shaped as shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 5, so that the spirals engage with one another and afford support to each other. A flattened tube a is bent into S-section between suitable matrices, and is then coiled, causing the spirals to hook into one another, or the tube f, Fig. 5, is provided with channels g, h, which hook the spirals together.
Patent GB-190205194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actuating Gear for Rotary Tipplers.
Inventor: BLECKLY HERBERT SANDERSON
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 5194. Bleckly, H. S., Atherton, T., and Massey, E. March 1. Tipping-apparatus.-The truck a to be tipped is run into a circular cage, in which it is retained by flanges c, e. Each of the rings h is fitted with a flange to bear upon the supporting-pulleys, and also with teeth k to engage with spur-wheels n on the shaft o driven from the worm shaft q, upon which a clutch w is mounted. This clutch is operated by a lever x pivoted at 2 and fitted with a weighted arm 4. The cage is locked by one arm 18 of a weighted bell-crank lever 18 the other arm 23 of which is locked normally by a bolt 16 in an arm 14 pivoted to the lever x at 15. The depression of the pedal 14 raises the bolt 16, and thus leaves the levers x and 18 free. The clutch is then thrown automatically into action by the weight 5. A band brake 8, one end of which is attached to the arm 4, is put on automatically when the lever k is thrown over.