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Patent GB-189815324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Ships.
Inventor: HITE CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 15,324. Hite, C. E. July 12. Aerial machines with aÙrostats. -An elongated balloon A of flexible material is protected at the ends by metal caps a, a' secured by the netting a<2>, and is made rigid in front by rods a'. It has in its interior a bag which is inflated or deflated according to the pressure of the gas in the balloon A, A. The balloon communicates with a gas holder comprising a light metal cylinder containing a goldbeater's skin bag in the car, and the gas in it is continuously circulated by a fan e<5> through a pipe e<4>, e<2> in the car heated by a lamp. Propulsion is effected by two fans at the forward ends of the lateral tubes f, which are supported by hinged struts f<1>, f<5> projecting from the car and by cords f passing over the tips of the balloon, so that, when the latter is deflated, the tubes fall down level with the bottom of the car. A rudder g<1> is pivoted to the side next the balloon of the rear end of each tube f, and is drawn more or less across the tube by a cord h. The car carries ballast bags k' which are emptied by collapsing them by means of a cord fixed to the bottom inside; the tubes k' supporting them may be drawn up inside the tubes k.
Patent GB-189816725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Penholders.
Inventor: FISCHBACH JOHANNES
Filed: 1898-08-02
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 16,725. Fischbach, J., and Hauss, L. Aug. 2. Penholders.-The socket for holding the nib consists of a central rod b surrounded by a group of small rods a which are surrounded by a caoutchouc sheath c. A split cylinder may be used in place of the rods a.
Patent GB-189819944-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game, Toy, or Puzzle.
Inventor: TICKNER GEORGE LAMBERT
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 19,944. Tickner, G. L. Sept. 20. Puzzles.-A box having bottom, sides, and a transparent top may be divided into two compartments by a horizontal sliding plate 7 having openings 10 affording communication between the two compartments. The plate is pushed in or drawn out by an external handle 14 to close or open the openings. The top surface of the plate, or, if the plate be omitted, of the bottom, is provided with a number of recesses or countersinks 11 arranged in any form. A corresponding number of balls 9 are enclosed in the box. The puzzle consists in so manipulating the box that the balls enter the recesses. The balls may be differently coloured, each ball having its own particular recess or set of recesses. When the plate is out so as to form the openings 10, the puzzle is more difficult, as no balls should roll into the lower compartment.
Patent GB-189823329-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Waxing and Polishing the Edges of Boots, Shoes or like Articles.
Inventor: SCHUETZE ROBERT
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 23,329. Sch³tze, R. Nov. 5. Burnishing; ornamenting. - Consists of a machine for waxing and polishing sole and heel edges. A rotary spindle carries polishing-cones c, upon which drops wax in quantity regulated by the valves f. The wax is kept liquid by burners h supplied from a reservoir g, which, together with the wax reservoir d, is carried on a bracket k.
Patent GB-189827336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in Telephone Exchanges.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 27,336. Justice, P. M., [Nye, A. T.J. Dec. 27. Indicaturs or annunciators. - Relates to the arrangement of jacks and annunciators in telephone switchboards by which the calling- signal, such as a lighted lamp, is shunted and released on making the plug connection, but is free to act as a clearing-out signal. Fig. 1 shows a section of the apparatus. The frame A carries a plug socket C and signal D, such as a lamp, on its face, and the electromagnet E, jack springs I<1>, &c. on its back. The armature G of the electromagnet has a contact-arm G<1> for closing the signal circuit and a release spring g<1>. When attracted, the armature is held by a latch until the plug K is inserted. The plug is provided with a recess k<1>, which allows the annunciator to work while the plug is in position and to be released by the withdrawal of the plug. The magnet is shunted by the plug circuit when the plug is inserted.
Patent GB-190003466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in certain Dress Goods.
Inventor: TURNER ROBERT
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3466. Turner, R. Feb. 22. Pile fabrics.-A plush effect is produced in crÛpons and similar mercerized dress goods by first cutting the floats of animal yarn across the middle and subsequently mercerizing the fabric.
Patent GB-190006248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering or Closing Bottles and Jars.
Inventor: RECHT FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 6248. Recht, F. April 3. Stoppers; capsuling and sealing bottles.-The neck is formed with a shallow groove a, Fig. 1, to receive the wire D, and the glass cap B is secured in position by the sheet-metal flange C, which is spun or otherwise bent round the projecting part of the wire. The wire may be formed with a withdrawing-loop d, which may partly rest in a recess b in the neck, but the loop may be omitted. The cap is removed by withdrawing the wire, the flange C yielding sufficiently to permit this withdrawal. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the cap C<1> is of sheet metal, and is provided with an ordinary packing-disc e', the loop on the wire and the recess b being omitted.
Patent GB-190007692-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture, or Production, of Nitronaphthalene Derivatives from 1:4-Chloronitronaphthalene.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7692. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron]. April 25. Nitronaphthalene derivatives.-Consists in replacing the chlorine atom in 1 : 4-chloronitronaphthalene by hydroxy, alkyloxy, amido, and alkylamido groups. For example, 1 :4-nitronaphthol is produced by heating 1 : 4-chloronitronaphthalene with an aqueous solution of caustic alkalies, acid or neutral alkali carbonates, or alkali acetates, under pressure ; ethoxy- and methoxy-nitronaphthol are produced by boiling 1 : 4-chloronitronaphthalene with caustic alkali and ethyl or methyl alcohol ; 1 : 4-nitronaphthylamine is produced by heating 1 :4-chloronitronaphthalene with alcoholic ammonia under pressure ; ethyl-1 : 4-nitronaphthylamine is obtained by similarly using ethylamine ; and benzyl- 1 : 4 - nitronaphthylamine is obtained when benzylamine is used.
Patent GB-190008658-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Engine or Motor
Inventor: CHAUVEAU GUSTAVE LEON VICTOR
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8658. Chauveau, G. L. V. May 10. High speed engines with working parts enclosed.- Comprises a fast-running motor in which all the distributing, regulating, and transmitting parts are arranged in a single closed casing containing a quantity of oil which ensures perfect lubrication. A door gives access to the interior for inspection, while delicate parts can be easily taken out to be examined or repaired. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section and Fig. 2 a horizontal section, of a fourstroke explosion motor, but the invention is also applicable to double-action engines, or to steam or other fluid-pressure motors. The cylinder A surmounts the casing E, made in two parts and supporting the driving-shaft D. The valve shaft is in the form of a sleeve K supported on a spindle L and driven by a toothed wheel 0 on the engine shaft. The spindle L can be removed by pushing a bar through the hole N in the driving-pulley I, and afterwards drawing out the spindle by the head through a hole M in the flywheel. The valve shaft, in the example shown, carries the exhaust cam P and ignition cam S. With the cam P is combined a centrifugal shaft governor.
Patent GB-190011449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lubricators.
Inventor: PUTZ FREDERICK ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,449. Putz, F. R., and Yates, J. R June 25. Lubricators.-Relates to a lubricator in which a piston is operated by mechanism from a moving part. When a crank-pin is the part lubricated, the supply tube G carries an eccentric H, which operates the ratchet-wheel K. To prevent injury from accidental movements, the lubricator may be mounted on springs B, as shown. The rotation of the piston is prevented by the bar 0 engaging in a slot on the hand-wheel P. The bar is recessed at o to allow the piston to turn when its stroke is completed. When the cylinder requires refilling, the pin or set-screw O<2> is withdrawn, and the bar 0 turned back. The piston is then moved back into the recess Q in the cylinder cover, after which the fastening T is released and the cover turned round on the pivot R. A valve V allows air to enter the cylinder when the piston is being withdrawn.
Patent GB-190012597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Means for Securing Elastic Tires to the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: WHITAKER FRANK PERSIA
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,597. Whitaker, F. P., and Whitaker, E. C. July 12. Building wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The rubber tyre b shown in section in Fig. 1 is attached to the channel rim c by means of a flat metallic embedded band a, the edges of which have indentations a<1>, Fig. 4. In securing the tyre, the projecting ends of the band a are turned up and fixed together. The rubber is then pressed back by two clamps f, Fig. 7, separated by turning the screws f<2>, and the clamps are fixed in position on the band by means of the screws f<1>. The projecting parts of the band are then cut off to the desired length, and the ends, (after being tightened up by turning the screws f<2>), are prepared to receive rivets h, Fig. 10, passed through a connecting- plate g, of which the ends may be bevelled. The clamps are finally removed, and the rubber expanded to cover the projecting ends of the band.
Patent GB-190013780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Heaters, Condensers, Evaporators and the like.
Inventor: PAUL EDWIN
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 13,780. Paul, E. Aug. 1. Condensers; evaporators.-The heattransmitting units or tubes consist, in one form of apparatus, Fig. 3, of the outer tube 1 expanded into the tubeplates 2, 2<1>, the inner tube 3 having stoppered diaphragms 5 and perforations 6, and the making- up rings 4, which may taper slightly. The making-up rings may be replaced by three or more centering-ribs. The water to be heated passes through the holes 6 at one end and through the annular space between the tubes to the holes at the other end, and is heated by steam surrounding the outer tubes. For condensers there are three plates 2, 2<1>, 2", Fig. 4, and three tubes 1, 3, 3<1>. The steam to be condensed enters between the diaphragms 2<1>, 2", passes between the outer and middle tubes 3', 1, and to the outlet by the holes 15. The condensing-water enters by the holes 5 to the annular space between the inner and middle tubes. The inner tubes may be indented, or slit and expanded to keep them concentric.
Patent GB-190013895-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Leaf-turning Device.
Inventor: ZINKE WENZEL
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 13,895. Zinke, W. Aug. 2. Folding paper.- One or several pieces of a suitable permanently sticky mass a are inserted in capsules or holes in a penholder, pencil, or other writing or drawing utensil, and used to turn over leaves by pressing the mass against them and drawing it along. The apparatus may be used as a bookmarker, paperfolder, or letteropener.
Patent GB-190014930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanizing Apparatus.
Inventor: KNOWLES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,930. Knowles, J. T., [New Process Coating Co.]. Aug. 21. Galvanizing.- The pot used in galvanizing according to the process described in Specification No. 4247, A.D. 1900, is provided with means for removing the dross from contact with the sheets. As shown in Fig. 1, the pot is wide, and is fitted with a partition d to give a narrow entrance passage e. A narrow exit 5 is provided by means of a box or partition 2, and the zinc or other alloy floating on the lead covers this box. The plates passing this exit produce a flow of metal, and the flux is removed as it forms, collecting on the surface of the lead outside the exit. Suitable guides, such as 16, 18, are fitted in the pot.
Patent GB-190016034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Impression Trays, used Principally for Dental Purposes.
Inventor: PLACE THOMAS BYRON
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 16,034. Place, T. B. Sept. 10. Moulding artificial teeth.-Dental and other impression trays are formed with cavity walls a provided with nozzles c, by means of which water &c. is sprayed or circulated through the cavity, so as to cool the mould. Screw caps are provided for the nozzles c.
Patent GB-190018654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles, Jars, and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: STEVENS ALFRED
Filed: 1900-10-18
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 18,654. Stevens, A. Oct. 18. Stoppers.-The stopper consists of a stem a, a rubber or other yielding washer c, a sleeve b, b<1>, and a nut d, which screws on the threaded end a' of the stem. The washer c is placed between the head a' of the stem and the sleeve b. In use, the end a' of the stopper is inserted into the neck of the bottle, jar, &c., and the nut d is then screwed down on the stem, so as to cause the washer to bulge outwards against the neck, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190102315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Desks and Tables.
Inventor: HOLIDAY JOSHUA DUMVILLE
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 2315. Holiday, J. D. Feb. 4. Desks; tables; school desks.-Relates to school and other desks or tables which have their tops hinged so as to be capable of taking up two positions at different inclinations. One part d of the hinge is made in one with the bracket a, which is fixed to the book ledge or frame of the desk, while the other part f has an arm g which can be secured to the top. A pin k on one part engages a slot i in the other part to form a stop when the desk top is in either of its positions. The slot i may be covered by a projection j, to prevent the trapping of fingers. The whole hinge is designed to prevent children from trapping their fingers.
Patent GB-190104410-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Cutting and Treating Peat.
Inventor: GALECKI LADISLAUS
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 4410. Galecki, L. March 1. Moving - stirrer apparatus. - An apparatus for cutting or digging peat from the bog, and mixing the out peat, comprises a box a, having its rear wall c formed to serve as a knife. The box may slide in inclined guideways b, and may be lowered into or raised from the bog or pit, by means of chains n, or ropes. The lower end of the box may be provided with a curved slide or door d, which may be operated by means of a worm e, worm-wheel f, and hand-wheel h. After a layer of peat has been cut, during the descent of the box, the peat is broken up and mixed by means of a series of teeth i, supported by pivoted arms k, l and actuated by means of a handle. The peat is discharged from the box a into a channel m.
Patent GB-190105233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tins for Culinary Purposes.
Inventor: DAHRINGER ANDREAS
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5233. Dahringer, A. March 12. Pans.-To remove the contents from tins, particularly those employed for baking cakes and the like, a movable bottom in each tin is forced upwards by placing the tin upon projections such as e, which are secured to a base d, the projections passing through holes in the actual bottom of the tin. If the tin is required to contain liquids or semi-liquids, the edge of the movable bottom is formed with turned-down edges, or with an elastic rim, suitable clasps, logs, and pins being provided to keep it in place.
Patent GB-190108018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeding and Guiding Mechanism for Machine Tables.
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8018. Wise, W. L., [Mershon, E. C.]. April 18. Sawing.-Relates to a feed motion particularly applicable to wood-working machines such as sawing - machines. The invention is illustrated as applied to band sawing- machines. Spring - supported rollers 11, 12 are mounted in the fence 9 opposite the positivelydriven feed-roller 8. The rollers 11, 12 take part of the pressure of the wood off the fence without forcing it away from it. The band saw is shown by a dotted line 5 running on the two pulleys 6 and 7. The fence is adjustable on a dovetail slide at the back of the table.
Patent GB-190108051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hasps of Hasp and Staple Fastenings.
Inventor: DUKES THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8051. Dukes, T. April 19. Fastenings, hasp. A hasp, instead of being formed from wire, is made as a malleable casting A, the pivots being cast to the proper shape and connected to the plate B by bending tongues b around them to form sockets.
Patent GB-190110479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Tea and Coffee Pots, Water Jugs, and such like Articles.
Inventor: MEESON JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 10,479. Meeson, J. May 21. Jugs.-Relates to means for attaching handles of compressed fibre, pulp, ivory, &c., or compound handles such as described in Specification No. 10,013, of A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Hinges &c.], to water jugs and such like articles. The handle H is provided with roughened projections E, which are simultaneously placed in molten solder B contained in the sockets S. A double blowpipe or other suitable source of heat is employed. The projections E may be the ends of a metal core C, or extensions of the material of the handle, or may be simply made by attaching ordinary wood screws. The Provisional Specification also states that the sockets are partly filled with a cement of oxide of lead, charcoal, sulphur cement, pumicestone, putty, &c. with small pieces of tin or solder.
Patent GB-190111733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Dyestuffs.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1901-06-08
Granted: 1902-06-07
Abstract: 11,733. Urquhart, R. J., [Chemische Fabriken vorm. Weiler-ter Meer]. June 8. Dyes, artificial.-Blue to blue-black, black, green-black, and olive dyes are produced from p-amidodinitrodiphenylamine by heating this substance with alkaline sulphides and sulphur under certain conditions, more especially with regard to temperature and duration of the process. An example is given in which a mixture of amidodinitrodiphenylamine, sulphur, sodium sulphide, water, and glycerin, the two last-named substances being used for maintaining the fluidity of the bath, is heated slowly in an oil bath until the temperature of the bath reaches 180‹ C. When the mixture rises to 165‹ C., violent frothing occurs, and the temperature falls to about 145‹ C. To obtain a blue dye, heating is continued until a temperature of 155‹ C. is reached, and the viscous mass is then allowed to cool and solidify. If the heating is continued to about 180‹ C., the product is a blue-black dye. If the heating is farther continued, the internal temperature rises of itself to about 220‹ C., and an olive dye is obtained. In a modification of the process, a larger quantity of glycerin is used, and the mixture is heated in an oil bath at only 135‹ C., but for a longer period. In another modification, the glycerin is omitted, the water which evaporates being replaced several times during the earlier stages of the process. By omitting water altogether, blue, black, and olive dyes are obtained which are not so bright as those obtained when water is used. An example is also given in which crystallized sodium sulphide is replaced by caustic soda and sulphur.
Patent GB-190116085-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Attaching Cargo and other Booms Derricks Jibs and the like to the Masts or Decks of Vessels Warehouse Walls and other Structures.
Inventor: BURBIDGE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-08-10
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 16,085. Burbidge, W. H. Aug. 10. Cranes.-Consists of an improved support for the heels of derricks, jibs, booms, gaffs, &c. The vertical pivot pin b has a spherical head c and a collar f, which are received in a correspondinglyshaped cup i of a casting j secured to the mast, wall, &c. The heel e of the boom &c. may be made to fit, and be supported by some part of, the head c so as to relieve the pin g of strain. The casting j is made of the appropriate shape to fit the mast, wall, &c. to which it is to be secured. In a modification adapted for a deck or floor, the casting j has four legs which carry the cup i centrally. The eye or shackle to which the usual lead block is secured is carried by the pin b in the slot k.
Patent GB-190116374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BRAY JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,374. Bray, J. Aug. 15. Water-tube boilers; watercirculation, promoting; priming, preventing.-To a central vertical water space of cylindrical form, enlarged at its upper part, are connected a number of water tubes U, either horizontal with vertical connecting - pipes as shown in Fig. 1, or vertical with bent lower ends as shown in Fig. 3. Within the water space are mounted, on a central shaft, two fans M N, the former near the bottom, and the latter in the steam space below a perforated plate P through which the issuing steam passes. The fan M drives water into the lower ends of the tubes C, and the fan N prevents priming. The shaft is rotated by the turbine O, which is worked by the issuing steam, or by an external source of power. The steam to drive the turbine passes through a hole at W in a plate Q, or through a bent tube d projecting into the flue, or both. The escaping steam passes through the pipe V to the engine, or, when the engine is not working, through the loaded escape valve X. With the vertical water tubes shown in Fig. 3, caps may be fitted over their upper ends having down-turned discharge nozzles b to direct the circulation water towards the fan M.