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Patent GB-189728604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 28,604. Lake, H. H., [Farbwerk Mulheim vorm. A. Leonhardt & Co.]. Dec. 3. Dyes, artificial.- Blue basic colouring-matters of the class described in Specifications Nos. 13,565 and 18,623, A.D. 1890, are produced by first condensing dimethyl-m-amidocresol, or analogous compounds, with an aldehyde, especially formaldehyde, and then heating the condensation product, for example, tetramethyldiamidodioxyditolylmethane, with hydrochlorate of nitrosodimethylaniline, or nitrosodiethylaniline, or benzolazodimethylaniline, and alcohol at the reflux cooler. The product is diluted with hot water, impurities are precipitated by sodium acetate, and then the dye-stuff is precipitated by common salt and zinc chloride.
Patent GB-189802581-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for Securing the Heads of Axes, Hammers, Picks and the like to their Handles.
Inventor: BAKER FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-02-01
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 2581. Baker, F., and Wynne, A. Feb. 1. Handles, fixing. The handles of picks, axes, hammers, a d z e s, hoes, and other tools are fixed by a wedge C driven into the eye of the tool so as bear on the edge of the handle. The wedge and handle are preferably curved at F. The wedge may be stepped as shown at H, H to increase its inclination, and may be held in place by a pin &c. D
Patent GB-189806515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Photographing and Exhibiting Cinematographic Pictures.
Inventor: KAMM LEONARD ULRICH
Filed: 1898-03-17
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 6515. Kamm, L. U. March 17. Kinematographic apparatus.-Relates to an apparatus for taking or projecting kinematographic pictures. The series of photographs are produced spirally on a sensitized disc or ring b. The wheel on which the disc b is mounted is rotated intermittently by a screw cam f, and at the same time is traversed vertically by a pinion on the axis h<3> of the wheel which gears with a fixed rack. The cam f is rotated by an external handle g<1> through toothed gearing and a universal joint g<6> which permits the vertical movement of the disc. The shutter consists of a disc rotated by the axis p<1> and made in two sections, by turning one of which the exposure apertures can be enlarged when the apparatus is used for optical projection. When the apparatus is not in use, the lens is covered by a disc which is opened and closed at the beginning and end of an exposure by a pin d<3> on the wheel acting on levers s, s'.
Patent GB-189808454-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Loom.
Inventor: SCHOFIELD JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 8454. Schofield, J A. April 9. Looms, general arrangement of; picking-motions, shedding - motions, beat - up motions, &c. - The heald-operating mechanism, and the reed and shuttle race, are arranged in sections across the loom, and a number of shuttles k are carried across, one after the other, by means of arms m on sliding-pieces n, which are operated in the required direction by bowls o' on two endless chains p, p<1> travelling in opposite directions. The ends of the sliding-pieces are inclined, so that at the end of their traverse they push the preceding ones laterally in to a holder or receiver r against the action of a weight r<11>, which by means of levers s brings them back into position to be returned to the opposite side of the loom. The receptacles 12 for the shuttles may be mounted so as to be capable of rotation in a horizontal plane, and means may be employed for bringing any one of them into action as desired. Suitable cams are provided for actuating the healds between each pair of shuttles, and for operating the reed sections for beating-up. The shuttles may be operated by the device employed in the Lyall form, and the reed sections may be guided by an additional reed.
Patent GB-189814724-A (GB)
Title: Process of Rapid Tanning.
Inventor: FEITH GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-07-04
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 14,724. Feith, G. July 4. Tanning.-The hide, after the usual lime treatment, is treated with an artificially-acidulated mordant for some days, the strength of the acid being gradually increased. Oxalic, tartaric, salicylic, carbolic, or other acids may be used. The hide is then put in a rotating vessel containing a stronger mordant, and is treated for three hours with compressed air and then with rarefied air. The strength of the mordant is periodically increased, and the treatment with air repeated until the tanning is completed, when the hide is de-acidified and finished as usual.
Patent GB-189814777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stopping Preserve and other Jars.
Inventor: LEGRAND ALBERT
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 14,777. Legrand, A. July 5. Stoppers.-Relates to covers or stoppers for hermetically sealing preserve and like jars. The mouth a of the jar is flared to form a seat for the cover B. The cover is made of sheet metal, with a handle b<3>, and with an upturned flange b, on which is placed the packing-washer C. The cover is held in place by the external pressure, after the vessel and contents have been heated, and is provided with a vent nozzle b<1>, which is normally closed by the screw cap b<2> and washer D. The cover is removed by unscrewing the cap b<2>, to break the vacuum, and then pulling the handle b<3>. The handle, when pulled, springs the rim b, and so facilitates the removal of the cover.
Patent GB-189819493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Taps.
Inventor: NIENSTAEDT HANS OSKAR
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 19,493. Nienstaedt, H. O. Sept. 13. Reamers combined with screw taps. The tap is formed with two helical grooves 1, 2, which end in the boring- cutter A and have threaded portions B, C between them. In the taper tap shown in Fig. 1 the threads end short of the point, thus forming a reamer at D. In another tap, the length of the reamer is considerably shorter. and, in the plug or finishing-tap shown in Fig. 3, the reamer portion is absent.
Patent GB-189821085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Liquefying Gases and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THOFEHRN HERMANN GEORGES CHRIS
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 21,085. Thofehrn, H. G. C. Oct. 6. Liquefying. - Gases delivered under pressure to the space D of the apparatus expand and undergo a series of compressions and expansions in passing through the small apertures a and the intermediate spaces until they become liquefied. The heat generated during compression is absorbed by the ribs composing the apparatus, and conducted to the surrounding space C, into which the unliquefied gas escapes from the space F. The liquefied gas passes away by the pipe G.
Patent GB-189901701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stopper-tops and Stopper-mounts for Bottles, Flasks, Phials and such like.
Inventor: GLOVER JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 1701. Glover, J. Jan. 24. Stoppers. - Relates to stoppers and stopper mounts for bottles, flasks, phials, &c. The stopper 7 is formed with a screwed flange 16, which works in the correspondingly-threaded carrier ring 14, and is retained therein by the flange 17. The ring 14 is hinged at 8 to the mount 5, which is permanently fixed on the neck, and is also threaded at 9 to receive the collar 16. The stopper is provided with a cork or other yielding abutment 18, which seats itself on the tubular extension 10 of the mount, when the stopper is screwed down into its closing position, as shown. When the stopper is unscrewed from the mount, it can be opened on the hinge 8. The ring 14 may be formed without threads, in which case it is pressed down by the shoulder 19 of the stopper. The Provisional Specification also states that, in another modification, the screwed part 9 may be omitted, the stopper screwing through the ring 14 on to the mouth of the bottle, in such a way that it will not open at the hinge when screwed down.
Patent GB-189901867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Sensitivity of Receivers for Waves of Light, Heat or Electricity.
Inventor: ORLING AXEL
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 1867. Orling, A., and Braunerhjelm, C. G. G. Oct. 27, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Steering from outside vessel. -Relates to receivers of the coherer type for waves or radiations of light, heat, or electricity, in their application for directing vessels. Two rows a, a<1> of sensitive conducting-bodies are employed, the former resting between the terminals k<1>, k<2> o n t h e bottom H<1> of the insulating-holder H, and the balls a<1> being arranged, as shown, above and between the balls a. The holder H is enclosed in an exhausted casing 0. The terminals k, k<2> are connected through the battery B and the electromagnet M of the relay R. The terminal k<2> is adapted to slide without rotation in the bearing h, and is screw-threaded to receive the armature A, which is rotated by the electromagnet M, driven by suitable gearing from a shaft q, or other moving part of the machinery, such as the shaft of the screw propeller. By these means, as the vessel moves away from the source of the contrclling-radiations, the rotation of the armature A retracts the terminal k<2>, and allows the bodies a<1> to fall deeper between the bodies a, so increasing the sensitivity of the receiver. For light radiations, the bodies a, a<1> may be made of selenium, while, for electric control, the bodies a are preferably diamagnetic, and the bodies a<1> paramagnetic.
Patent GB-189908981-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Syphon Cisterns for Water Closets.
Inventor: HANCOCK JOSEPH WYATT
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 8981. Hancock, J. W. April 29. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. From the inner end of the rocking lever a link C<1> depends upon the upturned end of which a ring C is fitted to work loosely in the enlarged inlet B<1> to the siphon. Upon this ring rests normally a disc D, so that, when the pull-chain is operated, water is forced over the crown of the siphon and the flush started. The disc D rises to allow the flush to pass.
Patent GB-189909197-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Lounge Chair and a Table adapted for Carrying the same.
Inventor: TANNER WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9197. Tanner, W. C. May 2. Chairs ; tables.-The seat and back of a folding and portable lounge or hammock chair are formed of a frame having side and end bars to which is clamped a sheet of fabric &c. To the side bars are pivoted leg frames e held extended by jointed stays f fitted with means to prevent them from folding in one direction. The side bars are jointed in two places, so that the ends can be turned on the centre parts and secured by catches. The back part of the main frame is supported by hinged frames g, i, one having a cross-bar fitting in notches in the other. The whole can fold into a flat package and be placed inside a receptacle in the body of a table ; the lid of the receptacle is hinged, and forms the table top. The legs n of the table are hinged, and are held extended by thumb-screws p.
Patent GB-189909474-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hot-water Boiler for Heating Baths and like purposes.
Inventor: HUMBERSTONE WALTER
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 9474. Humberstone, W. May 5. Boilers and water-heaters.-A boiler, such as is used in kitchen ranges for heating water for baths &c., is shown in sectional plan in Fig. 2 and in sectional elevation in Fig. 3. The front of the boiler is made with two corrugations b, the openings to which are covered by plates d. The plates are secured by a cross-bar e, and are perforated at d<1>, d<2> so as to cause the water to circulate. In a modification, the corrugations are arranged underneath the boiler, and one of the perforations in each plate is fitted with a short vertical tube to assist the circulation.
Patent GB-189910205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Feed Devices for Electrolytic and Kindred Apparatus.
Inventor: GIROUARD RAOUL
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 10,205. Girouard, R. May 15. Electrolytes, supplying.-Relates to a device for feeding liquid to electrolytic and kindred apparatus, and consists of a supply reservoir T in which the level of liquid N is kept constant, and from which the liquid is led by a tube A to a distributing-main B carrying at intervals a series of stand-pipes C. Each stand-pipe is closed with a plug D through which a capillary or narrow tube E can freely pass. The copper end of this tube passes through a plug F on the lower end of a delivery vessel G, from which an outlet pipe H, of a substantially wider bore than the pipe E, proceeds. The upper end of the tube E and the outlet from the vessel G to the tube H stand below the level of the liquid in the reservoir T. The pipe H leads the liquid by drops to an outlet I above the funnel pipe K connected with the pipe M leading to the electrolytic or kindred apparatus.
Patent GB-189911145-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sky-light Lifter.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,145. Marks, G. C., [Howard, S. I.]. May 29. Window opening and closing apparatus.-A skylight is operated by a vertical sliding rod 11 and a cord 15 passing round pulleys 16, 17 carried by the rod and a fixed casing 10 respectively. Clutch plates or washers 13 for holding the skylight in any required open position are threaded on the rod, and take up the oblique clutching position shown in Fig. 2 when the cord is released. The end of the cord is attached to a releasing-lever 14 pivoted to the casing between the plates, which fit between indentations 12 in the casing. Springs threaded on the rod bear against the plates, and force them into the inclined position when the cord is released..The rod is connected by a link 18 to an arm or bracket 21, which is fixed to the skylight and is made with a number of pivot or screw holes to allow for adjustment. The rod is connected to the link by a hooked spring pin 19, and can be readily detached by forcing back the pin. A collar 17 on the rod prevents the rod from sliding through the casing.
Patent GB-189912401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: KEOUGH ZACHARIAH
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 12,401. Keough, Z. June 14. Clutches.-A ring D in segments is expanded within the rim of the pulley A by means of arms G, the inner ends of which are seated in a block C movable along the shaft. The arms are formed with balls at their ends, and are seated in corresponding recesses in the ring and block. The eye of the block is formed with internal projections which fit in longitudinal grooves in the shaft; the projections may be fitted with bearing-balls. The block is moved to and fro by means of pinions fitted in a stationary box L, which gear with racks secured to a ring 0 loose on the block and with racks on the end of a yoke I linked to the operating- lever. Fig. 5 shows the pulley fitted with two clutches, so that it may be coupled to either of two shafts.
Patent GB-189912675-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Mounting Steam or other Motors upon Vehicles.
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 12,675. Page, J. F., and Ellis & Co., J. June 17. Motor road vehicles.-The object is to mount the steam or other motor so that it shall be free to follow the movements of the axle when passing over an uneven or badly-laid road. The motor is carried on side girders a, which at the front end, as shown in side elevation in Fig. 2 and in end elevation in Fig. 1, have eyes embracing the axle d. At the rear, the ends of a transverse bar e pass through the webs of the girders. This bar is connected with the vehicle frame k through the medium of a hanger h forked at both ends to form pivot joints with the pivots at right-angles to each other.
Patent GB-189913664-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Support and Locking Device for Bicycles.
Inventor: BHISE SHANKER ABAJI
Filed: 1899-07-01
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 13,664. Bhise, S. A. July 1. Safety wheels and supports; locking-apparatus to prevent theft.-Relates to a support for bicycles which may be lowered by hand or foot and is automatically raised when mounting; locking- apparatus to prevent theft is also provided. A casing 1, fixed near the crank axle by clips 68, 69 and a bracket 70, encloses the locking-mechanism, and carries a tube 2 in which works a rod 4 carrying cross-arms 39 fitted with rollers 43 at its lower end. The rod 4 carries a projection working in a helical slot 3 in the tube 2, so that, when raised, the arms 39 are parallel to the frame, but during their descent turn through a right-angle so as to form a transverse support. The rod 4 is maintained in its raised position by a spring bolt 6, which can be retracted, when desired, by a hand. lever pivoted near the bicycle head and connected to the bolt by a cord 14 or by a foot-lever q carrying a slotted lever acting on the bolt. When depressed, the rod 4 is locked by a spring bolt 25 engaging a hole 23 and withdrawable by a key actuating a lock bolt so as to force back the upper end of the lever 26. The lock bolt may be left in engagement with the lever, so that the rod 4 can be lowered without dismounting. The lock bolt also serves to secure the cover of the casing 1. The bolt 6 is raised by a cord 13 passing backwards over pulleys and connected to a footplate arranged above the step and operated as the rider mounts. The bolt 6 is connected by a cord 19 with a lever arranged under the saddle and moved by a projecting piece engaging slots so that, when the rider dismounts, the saddle is raised by a spring and causes the release of the bolt. The saddle is mounted on a telescopic casing enclosing a helical spring. A projecting piece 46, fixed to the lower part of the rod 4, projects when the frame is lowered in the path of the crank, but when the rod is raised enters a forked piece 48 and holds the supports rigid. The piece 46 is locked by a special key. For locking the bicycle to a railing &c., a cord 37 wound on a drum 34 is provided. The cord carries an eye 38 which can be inserted in a slot 36 so that, as the support falls, a hook on the projection working in the slot 3 engages the eye and locks it in place. The cord, having been withdrawn from the drum, is passed round the railing &c.
Patent GB-189913697-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cleaning Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: PYKE FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 13,697. Pyke, F. A. July 3. Tobacco-pipe cleaners.- Relates to apparatus for cleaning tobacco pipes, by which air may be forced through the pipe on the insertion of a coin or token. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, an air cylinder a is mounted to slide in a bearing a<1>, and its piston c is connected by a rod c<1> to a foot-lever d, the end of which extends through the case A. The piston is normally held from being raised against the pressure of the spring k, by operating the lever d, by a locking- lever e engaging a flange c<2>. On the insertion of a coin f in the slot f<1>, it moves a lever f<2> pivoted at f<3>, and this moves a slide g which normally prevents the cylinder a from being depressed. The cylinder being thus released, the pipe is pressed against its conical end or nozzle a<2>, and the cylinder is depressed until a projection thereon operates the lever e to release the piston, and the lever d is then operated to force air through the pipe. An incline a<3> forces in the piece g to release the coin, and a projection g<2> prevents withdrawal of the coin. The released coin passes down a guide f<4> to a receptacle m. In a modification, the air is forced into a chamber connected with the nozzle by a pair of air pumps operated by lever mechanism released by a piece similar to g. The depression of the nozzle opens a valve to permit of the escape of air from the chamber to the nozzle.
Patent GB-189922742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum Lamps.
Inventor: GRAETZ MAX
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 22,742. Graetz, M. Nov. 14. Incandescent oil lamps.-The burner cone or cap o of a duplex burner is hinged at c to allow of its being turned back as shown in Fig. 3 to give access to the upper ends of the wick-tubes n, and the burner body d is detachably mounted upon the ring r of the reservoir a by means of screws s, thus permitting the removal of the burner when renewing the wick &c. Air is supplied to the chamber t between the wick-tubes n by a tube l which passes through the reservoir a.
Patent GB-189924054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements to Enable Signals to be Given by Passengers in Railway Trains to Drivers or Guards of same.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-12-02
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,054. Spencer, A. Dec. 2. Brakes.-Relates to passengers' communication apparatus of the kind in which the vacuum or compressed-air brakes are applied to attract the attention of the driver and guards, the brakes being applied slowly, so that the driver can hasten the application, or, by the use of his large ejector or compressing-pump, delay it. When the vacuum brake is employed, a branch b, Fig. 4. from the service pipe is connected to the nozzle d in the box c at the end of the carriage, the nozzle being closed by the valve f on the lever e. The transverse shaft g has an arm h underlying the lever e, and at each side has a crank-arm connected to an operating-chain, which passes through suitable guide-tubes &c. in the compartments. The chain is provided with depending operating-handles; or, as shown in Fig. 10, the handles r may be connected to the chain j by branch chains q, which pass round guide-plates p, p<1> and are held in the position to which they are moved by check-springs s. When the chain j is pulled, the shaft g is rotated, and the arm h opens the valve e. A spring-controlled plate in the box c engages with one or other of two flats on the lever h, to aid the movement of the shaft g into, and to hold it in, its extreme positions. Signal discs or semaphore arms, fixed on or operated by the ends of the shaft g, are moved into a conspicuous position by the operation of the shaft. When the vacuum and compressedair brakes are both employed, the corresponding branches b, b* are closed by the valves f, 2, as shown in Fig. 15, the valve 2 being opened by the lever e of the valve f. When the compressed-air brake only is employed, the valve 2 is opened by the arm h. In another dual arrangement, a reed instrument is sounded by the air entering the pipe b, and a whistle is sounded by the air issuing from the pipe b*.
Patent GB-190003638-A (GB)
Title: An Attachment for Securing Articles of Wearing Apparel, Umbrellas and Walking Sticks to the Backs of Seats, Chairs or Fixtures.
Inventor: MOON EDMUND
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3638. Moon, E. Feb. 24. Chairs; clothes-hanging apparatus; hat holders; seats; umbrella &c. holders. - Relates to an appliance, to be attached to the back of a chair, seat, or other fixture, which is provided with means for hanging-up wearing-apparel and for holding umbrellas or walking-sticks. Fig. 1 shows the appliance attached to a fixture, and Fig. 2 a rear view of it detached from the fixture. A hook g is loosely mounted at one end on a pin f carried by an arm e which is connected to a spindle c mounted in bearings in a casing b so that it can be rotated. A spring h, which bears at one end against a partition d, at the other end presses the arm e against the end of the casing b, so that the arm e is held in any position to which it is turned. In Fig. 1, the hook g is shown lying against the fixture a, in Fig. 3, it is shown turned into a position for hanging-up an article of wearing- apparel ; and, in Fig. 4, it is shown turned into a position for holding a hat by its brim against the fixture a. In the same casing b is mounted a fixed spindle i, on which is fitted a spring j, one end of which bears against a part of a spring clip k, which is loosely hung on the spindle i. The clip can be turned down and used to grip an umbrella or stick, and, when the umbrella or stick is removed, the spring j forces the clip up against the fixture a. The Provisional Specification describes the appliance as constructed with one spindle only.