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Patent GB-189706629-A (GB)
Title: Means for Modifying at any Moment Speed and Direction, applicable to Self-moving Road Vehicles, Launches, and the like.
Inventor: RINGELMANN MAXIMILIEN
Filed: 1897-03-13
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 6629. Ringelmann, M. Aug. 14, A.D. 1896, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Driving-gear for screw propellers and pad d le - wheels. - The two discs d, e, having slightly-coni c a 1 surfaces, a r e pressed towards each other by springs and rotate in opposite directions, one being connected to the motor. Between them is a shaft suitably geared with the propeller or paddle shaft and carrying a roller c which rotates with it but can slide along it. When the speed is to be reduced, as under a heavy load, the roller is moved towards the centre of the discs d and e. In doing this they are forced further apart, and consequently the adhesion between them and the roller is increased.
Patent GB-189709014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Frames.
Inventor: JOHNSON WALTER CLAUDE
Filed: 1897-04-08
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 9014. Johnson, W. C., and Pearson, G. C. April 8. Drawings to Specification. Tube expanders.-A tool for forming bulges on cycle tubes to secure them in their sockets, consists of a sleeve, fitting the inside of the tube and outside of the socket, and having a tapered hole in its centre and small tongues arranged to work radially so that, on forcing a tapered mandrel into the central hole, they move outwards and expand the tube.
Patent GB-189711132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand-papering Machines.
Inventor: STICKLEY GUSTAVE
Filed: 1897-05-04
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 11,132. Stickley, G. May 4. Sandpapering f u r n i t u r e mouldings &c. A band of rubber B with a flat outer surface, sharp edges, and a tongue to fit in a groove on the wheel A or wheels, is faced with a band of sandpaper C, the edges of which are turned over the edges of the rubber. The inner side of the sandpaper may be coated with glue for strengthening purposes ; this is allowed to dry before applying it to the rubber.
Patent GB-189712675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: KRAYN ROBERT
Filed: 1897-05-22
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 12,675. Krayn, R., and Koenig, C. May 22. Primary batteries. - Consists of a combined dry and liquid cell with a common carbon electrode k, which is in the form of a hollow cylinder containing a zinc electrode z' and a liquid electrolyte, while outside it is another zinc electrode z a n d a n electrolyte in the form of a paste, which is kept moist by the liquid electrolyte percolating through the carbon. The zinc electrodes may be used independently or in combination.
Patent GB-189719979-A (GB)
Title: The Production of a Food for Animals.
Inventor: ESTCOURT CHARLES
Filed: 1897-08-31
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 19,979. Estcourt, C. Aug. 31. Food for animals.-A mixture to be used as a food for animals consists of one part of molasses or other saccharine matter, one part of albumen or dried or clotted blood, and one part of absorbent material such as bran, brewers' grains, or the like.
Patent GB-189724686-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Means for Protecting Pneumatic Tyres from Puncture.
Inventor: O'NEILL JAMES PATRICK
Filed: 1897-10-25
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 24,686. O'Neil, J. P. Oct. 25. Tyres, pneumatic.-Overlapping plates 11 of quill or horn are embedded in the tread of the tyre to prevent puncture. The plates may be of any convenient shape, and there may be backings 4 of canvas.
Patent GB-189728050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Detachable Jointing of the Frames or Metal Parts of Cycles or other Vehicles.
Inventor: SHACKLOCK CHRISTOPHER HARCOURT
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,050. Shacklock, C. H. Nov. 29. Joints, tubular, for the frames or metal parts of cycles and other vehicles. The end of the tube B, which is to be attached to the lug C, is split longitudinally at B' and has inserted within it a split bush A provided with thickened edges A', A<2> which slightly overlap. A setscrew D passes through the lug and tube, and screws into the end A<2> of the bush. By tightening up the set-screw, the rounded portion A<5> of the end A<2> is brought against the inclined face A<3> of the end A<5>, and the bush is expanded, thereby expanding the tube B so as to form a tight joint with the lug C. In a modification, both the thickened edges of the bush are inclined, and the expansion is obtained by means of a wedge operated by a set-screw.
Patent GB-189804227-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of Hydrocyanic Acid and of Hydrocyanic Ethers.
Inventor: VIDAL HENRI RAYMOND
Filed: 1898-02-19
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 4227. Vidal, H. R. Feb. 19. Hydrocyanic acid and its ethers.-Hydrocyanic acid is produced by running formic acid into phosphorus which has been heated at 150‹ to 200‹ C., and a sticky mass of phosphoric acid remains in the apparatus. The gas is freed from sulphuretted hydrogen by passing it through a purifier containing ferrous sulphate and lime, and is then passed into a solution of caustic alkali or alkaline carbonate, whereby a cyanide of great purity is obtained. If formic acid be replaced by acetic acid, propionic acid, valeric acid, or the like, an ether of hydrocyanic acid, lower in the homologous series than the acid used, is obtained. For example, acetic acid yields methyl cyanide.
Patent GB-189808723-A (GB)
Title: Block Fuel.
Inventor: TURNER JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-14
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 8723. Turner, J. W., and Jousset, C. April 14. Fuel.-A block fuel is made by moulding a mixture of coal tar, sawdust or tan refuse, clay, petroleum water, and a hydrocarbon compound or derivative, preferably acetone.
Patent GB-189810991-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Signalling on Railways during Dark or Foggy Weather.
Inventor: MAYNARD EDWARD
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 10,991. Maynard, E., and Maynard, G. May 13. S i g n a l s on engines; signalling to cabins; fog and audible signals; indicators and repeaters, signal; crossing-gate signals; interlocking. - Relates to railway signalling-apparatus for use during dark or foggy weather. The engine a is provided with a rocking lever a', which is tripped by the fixed projection c on the permanent way, and actuates the gong b', or the steam whistle, &c., by means of the connections b, b<1>, b<2>. Before reaching the semaphore, the fixed projection d on the engine trips the rocking lever e on the permanent way, and, through the wires &c. f rod f, and other connections, releases a flap, which drops on the hammer of and sounds a bell in the signal cabin, to indicate to the signalman that the train has reached the semaphore. When the semaphore is lowered, a bell on the signal post is rung by the signalman, by the operation of the ordinary signal lever, or by a separate lever, to signal ' line clear' to the driver. The lever e is connected by the wire &c. o to the balance lever of the ordinary signal, so that it is tilted out of operative position when the signal is lowered. When the train has passed the semaphore, the projection d trips a second rocking lever, and sounds the same, or a different, bell in the cabin, to indicate that the train has left the section. The lever o<1>, through which the wire &c. o is connected to the lever e, is also connected by the wire &c. r' to the balance lever r' of the signal in the rear, so that both signals cannot be lowered simultaneously. The apparatus may also be adapted to protect crossings, sidings, or loop or branch lines.
Patent GB-189812498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Cranks for Cycles, Mechanically Propelled Vehicles, and the like.
Inventor: HYSLOP WALTER
Filed: 1898-06-03
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 12,498. Hyslop, W. June 3. Cranks, variable-throw, for bicycles, tricycles, and motor road vehicles. The pedal pin is secured at the end of an arm A which fits over and slides upon, by means of rollers a<5>, b<1>, another arm B through which the crank axle passes at b<@>. Upon the arm A is a projecting pin D which is guided in an eccentric ring E to vary the acting radius of the pedal. Two such rings are secured to the frame of the machine by means of lugs e.
Patent GB-189818954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Preparation or Treatment of Flour.
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-12-05
Abstract: 18,954. Wise, W. L., [Whetham, W. E.]. Sept. 5. Conditioning flour and meal.-Relates to the treatment of flour with a view to imparting to freshly-milled flour the properties of matured flour. The invention consists in adding lactic acid or lactic acid, mannital, and the salts of the wort produced in making lactic acid by a special method, to the freshly-milled flour in sufficient quantity to make the percentage of lactic acid equal to that found in matured flour.
Patent GB-189904638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: ENOCK ARTHUR GUY
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4638. Enock, A. G., and Enock, D. March 2. Impact-wheels.-Relates to reversible steam or gas motors for ships &c. Figs. 3 and 4 show a single wheel provided with two sets of vanes a, a<1> and a swivelling fluid nozzle D. The vanes a and a<1> may be arranged on separate wheels, both secured to the same shaft or one to a sleeve, The vanes may be arranged side by side or concentrically on the same wheel, or a set of two or three wheels, of different sizes, may be carried by one shaft. To allow the shaft to be reversed instantly, one of the wheels may have a clutch or friction gear. Fig. 14 shows a modification, in which only one set of vanes a is used; these vanes may be turned by pinions E and racks f or other means.
Patent GB-189904674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bow Latches.
Inventor: FOX HUMPHREY
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 4674. Fox, H., [trading as Fox, H. & J.]. March 3. Latches; sliding bolts.-Relates to latches of the type known as Bow latches. The staple D, for holding the lifting-latch B, aud the fore end f are formed integrally with the plate A by turning over an extending piece A<1> of the form shown in dotted lines. Holes c, d are made for the latch B and the sliding bolt C, and the ends e of the staple D are formed by bending down the parts a. The latch spring g is fixed to the latch at h without rivets. The sliding bolt C and its spring i are secured by a stud j, and the thumb-piece m is formed integrally with it. In a modification, the staples for the latch and bolt, and a guide for the bolt, are pressed out from the body of the plate A.
Patent GB-189905870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bearings for Marine Propeller Shafts.
Inventor: WRIGHT WILLIAM HAMILTON
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 5870. Wright, W. H. March 17. Stern bearings.-Relates to thrust bearings and stern-tube bearings for marine propeller shafts. Conical rollers D run round races, formed partly in a disc or collar C secured to the shaft and partly in adjusting nuts E, E'. The nuts may, however, be plain, and inclined recesses of suitable depth be made only in the sides of the disc F, F<1>. H, I, and I<1> represent respectively packing, nuts, and caps. In the stern-tube bearings, Fig. 4, the casing K is divided by a partition K<3> into two parts, the outer chamber containing the bearing proper, in which a number of long conical rollers L rotate between a tapered sleeve M fixed to the shaft and the inner conical surface of the casing, the outer end of the chamber being closed by suitable packing and a cap. The inner chamber is filled with packing K<2>, and this end of the casing is screw-threaded on its outer surface and provided with an adjusting-nut K<9>, which bears against a suitable part of the ship's framework. In bearings of both kinds, the rollers are temporarily held in place, when the parts are being put together or separated, by means of end pins on the rollers engaging with flanged discs or rings.
Patent GB-189910767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Opening Cans, Canisters, and the like.
Inventor: BAUER CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-05-22
Abstract: 10,767. Bauer, C. May 23. Cans, opening.-To the movable outer lid of a hermetically - sealed can, canister, &c. is attached a strip of metal A, the free end of which is bent downwards or otherwise formed or provided with a knife portion a' to cut the inner closing tagger or other top B. The strip A is elastic enough to allow the cutter to be pushed to the inoperative position, against the rim of the lid, by the outer edge of the can when the lid is put on. When the lid is taken off, the cutter springs out into the operative position, so that the tagger can be cut by replacing the lid and turning it.
Patent GB-189911705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-lighters.
Inventor: BROOKS EDWIN
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 11,705. Brooks, E. June 6. Firelighters.-A framework firelighter comprises a number of wooden pieces A', A', A<3>, A<4>, A<5>, connected by means of a bent piece of wire C, or by other suitable means. Distance-pieces D may be inserted between the wooden pieces. The firelighters may be impregnated or coated with inflammable material, and fibrous or other suitable material, charged with resin or tar, may be fixed between the pieces. The sticks A<2>, A<4> are revolved so as to lie against the wire C, as shown in Fig. 2, when required for use. Overlapping parts on the sticks, arranged to abut against one another, may be used instead of wire for the purpose of causing the sticks to lock together.
Patent GB-189913665-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Producing Artificial Marble.
Inventor: HEYDEN FRITZ
Filed: 1899-07-01
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 13,665. Heyden, F. July 1. Stone, artificial.-Relates to the production of artificial marble for slabs, ornaments, wall coverings, columns, statues, &c. A mixture of ground non-calcareous magnesite, sand, marble dust, and gypsum or other mineral is coloured with mineral colour, and a solution of chloride of magnesium is added to it. On a polished base covered with a very thin layer of celluloid marble-like veined patterns are drawn with the material so prepared, and, when the pattern has set, a filling of similar composition is poured upon it to the desired thickness. When set, the slab &c. is exposed to a temperature of about 300‹ C. to fix the colours, and it is saturated while still hot with mineral wax. The surface is then polished with celluloid solution, and is finally rubbed with a felt cloth saturated in wax.
Patent GB-189916209-A (GB)
Title: An Improved means for Facilitating the Removal of Pestal or other Wrappers from Newspapers, Magazines, Books, Periodicals, Paper Linen or Cardboard Boxes, and Packets and Parcels of every description and the like.
Inventor: RUDDOCK JAMES
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-08-09
Abstract: 16,209. Ruddock, J., and Ward, W. Aug. 9. Unpacking; wrappers.-In order to facilitate the removal of postal or other wrappers from their enclosures, each wrapper is provided with a thickened strip or rib which runs across it. The rib may be produced by introducing a tape, string, strip of esparto grass, &c., or by increasing the quantity of pulp, by making a channel or groove in the roller or rollers employed in the manufacture of the paper.
Patent GB-189918146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil Fuel Burners and their application to Furnaces.
Inventor: CLARKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 18,146. Clarkson, T. Sept. 8. Vapour burners.-Relates to burners of the kind described in Specification No. 18,679, A.D. 1898. A jet of vapour is delivered by the nozzle J into an expanding tube A, in the mouth of which fits an adjustable cap C. The cap slides between projections or fingers B, so that the vapour, mixed with air entering through a rotary valve at N, is delivered in a series of radial streams. E is a perforated plate or gauze diaphragm. The issuing streams of vapour and air impinge on a conical deflector G, preferably of perforated metal, which also serves to re-ignite the flame An additional supply of air is admitted through the rotary valve P<1>. H is a vaporizing coil. This may be replaced by an annular chamber through which the flame passes, and which may be secured in position in a boiler flue by setscrews bearing against the plates. The cap C is adjustable by the hand-wheel Q, screw Q<1>, and lever L<6>, or automatically by a boiler-pressure regulator. The same movement adjusts the chisel point of a bar K in the nozzle J. This is held down by a spring M<2>. The bar K may be loosely attached to the rod D or to the lever L'. Fig. 8 shows a starting arrangement. Oil is delivered to an absorbent pad or " wick " 8 in a passage 6 leading from a fan 15 and opening tangentially into a casing containing a vaporizing coil 3. The oil being ignited at 8, the flame is caused by the fan to play on the coil which supplies the main burner until it is sufficiently ignited to heat its own coil or vaporizer.
Patent GB-189920097-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Composition for Facilitating the Combustion of Fuel.
Inventor: VALLET-ROGEZ FRANCOIS PHYLOGON
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,097. Vallet-Rogez, F. P. Oct. 6. Fuel.-A composition, to be incorporated with fuel, may consist of a mixture of bichromate of sodium or potassium, nitrate of sodium, potassium, calcium, or ammonium, biborate of sodium or potassium, and soot. Permanganate of sodium orpotassium may be used instead of, or together with, the bichromate, and carbonate of sodium, potassium, or calcium may be employed instead of, or together with, the biborate. Other materials which may be used are peroxide of manganese, which may be mixed with sulphuric acid ; chlorate of potassium, chloride of lime, and slaked lime ; binoxide of barium, mercuric oxide, and oxygenated water. The composition may be mixed with the fuel, in a dry state, or in solution or suspension in a liquid.
Patent GB-189923784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Mules.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,784. Heys, W. G., [Hirle, A.]. Nov. 29. Mules.-Relates to means whereby the starting of the rollers is delayed to a gradually increasing extent at each successive stretch. A strap i carrying weights h. m, of which the weight m is heavier than the weight h, passes over the rim of the loose driving part n of the roller clutch, through a bracket l on the frame, and through the free end of the lever f, which is connected by a link e with the copping-rail c. When the rollers are rotated, the weight m is in its highest position, but, when the rollers are stopped and the driving part of the clutch is free, it is moved backwards by the weighted strap i to an extent determined by the height of the free end of the lever f.
Patent GB-189925517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Regulators for Steam Generators.
Inventor: VAISSE MARIUS LOUIS VICTOR EDO
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,517. Va´sse, M. L. V. E. Dec. 23. Air supply, regulating.-Relates to automatic apparatus for regulating the pressure in steam generators by controlling the supply of air to the ashpit. The controlling apparatus acts directly on the air-supply valve. A float in a vessel containing mercury rises and falls under the influence of the varying pressure of steam admitted to the vessel at m outside a depending annular partition c. The movement of the float is transmitted to the air-supply valve f by means of the sleeve i, nut g, screw h, and rod e, the nut g being adjustable to alter the relative positions of the float and the valve. The degree of adjustment is indicated on a scale l by a pointer k.
Patent GB-190005685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MEREDITH OWEN
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 5685. Meredith, O. March 27. Riveted joints.- The plates of a butt-jointed boiler shell are thickened at the parts covered by the butt straps, the increase being gradual from the normal thickness of the plate.
Patent GB-190007370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pickling and Washing Machines for Sheet-metal.
Inventor: GAUHE OTTO
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 7370. Gauhe, O., Gauhe, E., and Gookel, C. April 20. Pickling; cleaning.-The baskets l carrying the plates to be pickled and swilled are transferred from one bath p to the next &c. by means of rotary arm s a, b, c, and are given a vertical movement when in the bath by means of rocking arms f pivoted on shafts e. The frame m of the basket is fitted with extensions n carrying blocks o, which, when the basket is lowered, rest on gudgeons g carried by the arms f. The shafts e are locked by the levers h, i, q, so arranged that one basket is raised and the other lowered, the baskets thus balancing one another. In modified arrangements, the blocks o do not rest on gudgeons g carried by the arms f, but upon sliding blocks operated by the arms f either directly or through a second slide on a lever. In a further modification, the slide is moved by a crank and connecting rod or cord.
Patent GB-190009985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Apparatus chiefly Designed for use in Warming Plates and other Vessels, Boiling Eggs and Liquids, and for like purposes.
Inventor: BOYD RICHARD WADE
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 9985. Boyd, R. W. May 30. Hnt-plates applicable for warming plates, heating saucepans, &c., and for boiling milk &c. A shallow box a, made of copper or metal of high conductivity, is mounted on supports e, and is heated by a lamp d or other heater, such as an electric heater. Small holes bare formed in the bottom of the box for the escape of air. A detachable shelf g having a perforation h is fitted with rods taking in sockets, and is used for supporting a saucepan or the like. The invention is an improvement upon that described in Specification No. 12,966, A.D. 1886, [Abridgment Class Cooking &c.].
Patent GB-190011146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cantilever and other Brackets or Rests for Supporting Flushing Cisterns, Lavatories and other Articles.
Inventor: TWYFORD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,146. Twyford, T. W. June 20. Containers or receptacles. - Brackets for supporting kneading- troughs are made of earthenware or fire clay a with a metal core b. The core or cores may also be fitted in recesses in the surface.
Patent GB-190013261-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Converting Reciprocating into Rotary Motion; or the Converse.
Inventor: MEISCHNER FRIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 13,261. Meischner, F. A. July 23. Axial-shaft and reciprocating piston type.-Referring to Fig. 5, the piston c, as it moves to and fro, is rotated with its shaft b by the engagement of a wave-like groove on its surface with the spring stud h<1>. The bottom of each section of the groove slopes towards the surface from the leading to the following end, so that each section is separated by a step, which, coming into contact with the stud, prevents the piston from rotating backwards at the dead points. Figs. 1 and 2 show another application of the cam mechanism.
Patent GB-190022352-A (GB)
Title: A Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Certain Parts of Shrapnel Shells.
Inventor: RATTRAY HENRY DEAKIN
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 22,352. Rattray, H. D., and Kershaw, J. S. Dec. 8. Shearing; punching. -In the cutting out of serrated perforated blanks for forming the shot cylinders of shrapnell shells, dies and punches of special form are used in an ordinary punching- machine. The dies for perforating the blanks are shown in Fig. 1. The lower die is composed of two perforated plates c, c' surmounted by a bridge-piece e secured to the plate c, which is secured to the bed. The space between the bridgepiece and the plate c<1> serves as a guide for the blank. The punches are attached to the upper die-plate i, and are made of varying projections to split up the operation of punching. The die m, Fig. 4, for serrating one edge of the blank acts in conjunction with a corresponding lower die, and these dies may be formed with cutting-edges g<5>, g<6>, g<7> to trim the remaining sides of the blank, the sides g<5>, g<6> being cut at any desired bevel.