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Patent GB-189804624-A (GB)
Title: The Electrolytic Manufacture of Alkaline Bichromates.
Inventor: HEIBLING JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-02-24
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 4624. Heibling, J. Feb. 24. Chlorine; hydrogen.-These gases are prepared by electrolysing a solution of an alkaline chloride, nitrate, or hydrate, in batteries of cells c, arranged in cascade, and having anodes a formed of chromium, or an alloy of chromium and iron containing at least 55 per cent. of chromium. Gas collectors e, f are arranged above the electrodes, forming bells for collecting the hydrogen and chlorine separately.
Patent GB-189811410-A (GB)
Title: Water or Fluid Turbine.
Inventor: MORRIS MATTHEW
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 11,410. Morris, M. Aug. 13. Impact-wheels.-Water or other fluid passes from the chest A to one of the ports C controlled by a reversing-valve B ; these ports direct the fluid on to blades C<1> on the drum I. Valves D actuated by screw-wheels E regulate the speed of the engine. The exhaust outlet is shown at G.
Patent GB-189815778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Appliances for Use in Setting Broken Limbs.
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES SHERMAN
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 15,778. Smith, C. S. July 19. Fracture appliances. -An appliance f o r supporting and retaining in place the parts of fractured limbs is shown as applied to the arm. It consists of a curved b o d y plate A, fitted with an adjustable clip c to which are attached, by means of an angle plate and ball-andsocket joint, a pair of adjustable bars J, j carrying at their outer ends plates B, each of which is adjustably fastened to a curved plate adapted to be secured one to the upper arm and the other to the forearm.
Patent GB-189822601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 22,601. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Spinney, H. C.]. Oct. 27. Arc lamps.-In a clutch lamp having the arc enclosed in a small globe, the clutch for the upper carbon G is opened by contact with a plate A, supported by lugs A', adjusting-screws B', and rods B, at a fixed distance below the body of the lamp. The plate A carries supports, such as two lugs A<2> and a screw A<3>, for the ordinary cap D of the small globe, these supports permitting the cap to adjust itself to different globes, but retaining the cap when the globe is removed. In a modification, the plate A and the upper flange of the cap D are made with perforated lugs to rest on shoulders on the screws B<2>.
Patent GB-189911945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Buffing or Scouring Machines.
Inventor: WEBBER WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,945. Webber, W. June 8. Emery wheels.-On the spindle of the machine is fixed a disc A to which is secured by a screw C a rectangular pad D of felt or other elastic material. Spikes F, F prevent the pad from rotating on the disc. Over this pad is stretched a strip G of emery cloth or other abrading-material, the ends of which are slit and secured by the spikes F, F. It is further secured by a shell K made fast by a nut L.
Patent GB-189916080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 16,080. Boult, A. J., [Longuemare, L.]. Aug. 5. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Liquid hydrocarbon is kept at a constant level in the vessel c by a float d which controls the valve b. The liquid enters the carburetter through a valve j with a grooved face, and mixes with air entering through the pipe t. The air is divided into two streams by a sleeve u, and their relative sizes are adjusted by a rotary valve c<1> controlled by a lever q<1>. The mixture passes through a layer of gauze o' to a box g<1>, whence it passes through another valve k<1> controlled by the lever p<1> and the pipe l<1> to the engine cylinder.
Patent GB-189916307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Receptacles for Packing Solid or Liquid Substances.
Inventor: HEINEMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 16,307. Heinemann, A. Aug. 10. Fastenings, wire. A tin or box for packing liquid substances, such as preserves and the like, is made with a flaring mouth b, in which fits a conical cover m having an india-rubber packing-ring l The cover is hinged to a lug c by a spring wire hinge, as shown in section in Fig. 2. When the cover is raised, the wires e spring out of the grooves g, and, when the cover is vertical, they spring into grooves g<1> so as to hold the cover up. A spring lever fastening i, k is pivoted to a lug, and is secured over the ridge of the cover as shown.
Patent GB-189918055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers and Chairs.
Inventor: HAARMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1899-09-06
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 18,055. Haarmann, A. Sept. 6. Sleepers; chairs.-A railway sleeper is of the form shown with flaring flanges A and a ribbed top a. The rail rests on an inclined surface of a plate or chair b held between the ribs a by bolts or otherwise.
Patent GB-189918772-A (GB)
Title: Parlour Bowls.
Inventor: TAIT HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 18,772. Tait, H. Sept. 18. Games imitating bowls.-The game is played on a dining table with small balls, each having a " bias and being suitably coloured. The balls are played by allowing them to run from a hinged receptacle on to a wedge-shaped board; one end of which rests on the table, and the other end is held suitably raised by the player. The receptacle for the ball consists of a grooved strip hinged to the wedge-shaped board and normally kept raised by an elastic band. A long rectangular box, representing the "ditch," is arranged at one end of the table by being suspended on strips forming lateral guards or standing on feet on the floor. A cloth fixed to this box is extended over the table and fixed to the legs by tapes &c. The cloth is also provided with loops through which the lateral strips pass. The box serves to hold the cloth, balls, &c., when not in use, and is provided with a false bottom which serves as a lid. An ordinary marble forms the "jack" or "tee."
Patent GB-189923762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gloves.
Inventor: WARNER REUBEN
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,762. Warner, R. Nov. 28. Drawings to Specification. Gloves.-In order to prevent the moisture of the hand from injuring kid and other gloves, they are lined with both an absorbent and waterproof material, preferably consisting of a thin fabric, in combination with a film of rubber, and so placed that the fabric lies next the hand in wear.
Patent GB-189924746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding or Collapsible Tables, Chairs, and the like.
Inventor: MACK FRITZ
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,746. Mack, F. Dec. 12. Chairs, tables, &c.-Relates to the legs or supports of folding and collapsable outdoor tables, chairs, &c. Three sets of lazy-tongs b, connected together and to the underside of the table, and held extended by a rod d hinged to one joint and clamped or hooked to another, form the legs of a round table, Figs. 1 and 4. In the case of a rectangular table, two sets of lazy-tongs are used as shown in Figs. 6 and 8, in which Figures the rods k, l, hinged at m, n, keeps the lazy-tongs extended.
Patent GB-190008007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes Tine Canisters and similar Receptacles having Detachable Lids.
Inventor: IMPEY FREDERIC PAUL
Filed: 1900-04-30
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 8007. Impey, F. P. April 30. Cigarette boxes; tobacco boxes.-In boxes, cans, or canisters made entirely of metal, or with the body of cardboard and the bottom and lid of metal, for tobacco, cigarettes, &c., the contents are sealed, so as to discover any tampering with them. The sealing device consists of a slip e of cardboard or the like, secured, as shown, between the lid e and the body a of the box. The lid has an aperture which is closed by an extra lid g<2>, and, before the contents can be reached through this aperture, the slip, which may bear any suitable information, has to be injured or broken. The slip, instead of being fastened as stated, may be simply placed over the contents and underneath the lid. The contents may be introduced through the top or bottom.
Patent GB-190011962-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lifting Motion for Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,962. Lees & Co., A., Taylor, R., and Clegg, J. W. July 3. Building-motions.-The lifting-pokers b on opposite sides of the machine are connected together by trans verse bars a, which are raised by chains &c. connected with the oscillating pulley e of the building-motion The pulley e is connected by the chain f to a quadrant g, which is pivoted at h and connected to the bars a by chains and longitudinal rods d in the manner shown. Or the quadrant g may be connected by links with axles similar to h, one for each set of pokers, each axle being provided with arms and chains for lifting the bars d ; q is a balance weight.
Patent GB-190012443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telescopes for Gun-sighting and other Purposes.
Inventor: COMMON ANDREW AINSLIE
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 12,443. Common, A. A. July 10. Telescopes. - To f i x the cross-wires in gunsighting telescopes &c., the flange b is grooved radially to receive the wires, which are then secured by clamps f, some soft metal or material, such as leather, being interposed to prevent injury to the wire. A flange c may be notched to guide the wires. While fixing; the wires may be tensioned by a weight or spring.
Patent GB-190012784-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game
Inventor: JACOB FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,784. Jacob, F. W. July 16. Games played with balls and projectors.-A ball is projected by a spring arm operated by the players, the object being to project the ball through a goal. Fig. 1 shows a form of the apparatus constructed to imitate football. A model figure b, adjustably mounted on a board a by a pivot m, is provided with a pivoted spring leg c, which can be drawn back as indicated, and, when released, propels a tethered ball f towards the goal e. The goal is made of wire, and is adjustable in diameter. It can be placed in any one of the holes d in the board a. In a modified arrangement, the figure is provided with a pivoted hand carrying a cricket bat, and in a similar manner the figure may be made to represent a tennis player. The goal is sometimes made with concentric rings, and in other cases is in the form of a disc with a central opening. Advertisements may be arranged on the goal &e.
Patent GB-190012835-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Conservation of Plants.
Inventor: BLASKOPF MAX
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 12,835. Blaskopf, M. July 17. Flowers and leaves, preserving dead.-Relates to a process for preserving plants and for making them retain their rigidity and look living and natural. The plants are first treated with a weak solution of glycerine in alcohol, to remove the epidermis, and to replace the cell sap by alcohol and glycerine ; the plant is next treated with successively-stronger solutions of glycerine and alcohol, until the sap has all diffused out of the cells and glycerine has diffused into them. The cells may be filled with a solid substance, by first filling them by diffusion with a solution capable of precipitation, and then immersing them in the precipitating-agent. For this purpose, protochloride of tin may be used, followed by immersion in a fixed or volatile alkali or ammoniacal gases. Hydrated protoxide of tin is deposited in a flocculent state. A solution of viscose followed by a rock salt solution may be used ; after which, the plants may be treated with glycerine to make them flexible. The cuticle is replaced by a thin colourless layer of caoutchouc, lac, &c. The plants may be bleached, before the above treatment, by warm sulphuric acid and alcohol ; after the diffusion process the pigments may be restored.
Patent GB-190014172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Cylinders and in the Machinery used therein.
Inventor: BEESLEY WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 14,172. Beesley, W. T., and Judge, T. A. Aug. 8. Bending ; corrugating; rollers and drums; soldering.-A plain strip of metal, Fig. 5, is passed through a pair of rolls, by which it is bent longitudinally while a portion of it is caused to occupy a different plane, Fig. 6. One edge of the bent strip is then corrugated, Fig. 7, so that the corrugated edge may lie as nearly as possible parallel with the main portion of the strip. The strip is then passed through a coiling-chamber, Fig. 4, containing a number of rolls G and a cylinder H on which is formed a spiral patch I. by which the strip in its passage through the chamber is coiled in such a manner that the plain edge of one coil overlaps the corrugated edge of the previous one, and a cylinder is formed as shown in Fig. 8. The coiled strip issues from the side of the coiling- chamber and passes into a hot soldering bath, in which the prepared parts of the strip are united by sodering, and emerges from the bath on to a pair of revolving bars or rolls which support it until the desired length has been produced. The invention is specially applicable for the manufacture of the long drums used in spinning-machinery.
Patent GB-190018035-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of a Mineral Catalytic Substance for use as a Gas Condenser and for other purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 18,035. Boult, A. J., [Tissier, A.]. Oct. 10. Porous blocks for liquid combustibles.- A catalytic substance is formed of a mineral quarried at Autogny le Tillar par des Ormes, Department of Indre et Loire, France, and consisting of a mixture of more or less ferruginous clay and of very light particles of quartz. The mineral is ground, formed into a paste with water, and made into blocks, cylinders, discs or bricks, which are dried and then heated to from 1600‹ to 2000‹ C. A series of perforated blocks a of the material are supplied with liquid hydrocarbon from a tank f, and are supported above a water tank h. A light is then applied to form an incandescent fire.
Patent GB-190022306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cop Winding Machines and the like.
Inventor: REINERS WILHELM
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 22,306. Reiners, W. Dec. 7. Winding-machines.-Relates to cop winding and like machines provided with antifriction cones which press on to the cop chase during the winding operation. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the cone rotates on the axle k, which is carried by a frame pivoted at m and connected, by the system of levers shown, with the axle n, which carries the weighted lever g for balancing the spindle c. During the formation of the cop bottom, the cone turns on the axle m, and causes the spindle c to be gradually raised by reason of the lever o engaging with a projection p on the lever g. When the cop bottom is finished, the axle k of the cone rests against a stop r, and the remainder of the cop is wound and the spindle is raised by the pressure of the cone in the ordinary manner. When the cop is completed, the spindle escapes from the central aperture in the driving-bell b, and the winding ceases. For driving purposes, the polygonal-shaped spindle engages with a corresponding aperture in a bell-shaped piece b, which slides on a spindle and is connected by a clutch with the loosely-driven wharve a. The thread passes to the reciprocating guide, which guides the thread on to the winding part of the spindle, over a guide-roller t on the end of an arm s provided with a cam or tappet v, so that the bell b may be raised and the spindle stopped by depressing the arm s. For doffing purposes, the spindle is raised and swivelled about its upper bearing d until the flange of the collar e takes behind forked-shaped projections y on the frame, when the cop may be readily removed from the spindle. If desired, fixed cones may be used in the ordinary manner for forming the body of the cop, separate sliding or swivelling " feelers" being provided for forming the cop bottom, the " feelers " being fitted with forked extensions which engage with the collar e and raise the spindle as the cop bottom is formed ; or the pivoted feelers, for forming the cop bottom and provided with forks for raising the spindle directly, may be blocked when the cop bottom is completed, and thereafter serve for winding the body of the cop.
Patent GB-190103674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shower Baths.
Inventor: PENOTTI GIOVANNI
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 3674. Penotti, G. Feb. 20. Baths.-In shower baths, a platform for the bather is supported on springs A. As the platform descends under the weight of the bather, it lowers and opens, by means of a spring stem B, a valve disc C to relieve the pressure on the upper side of the diaphragm E, and thus allow the latter to rise and open the supply to the shower rose. The mixture of hot and cold water is effected by a three-way cock.
Patent GB-190103697-A (GB)
Title: Receptacles for Washing and Bathing Purposes.
Inventor: PHILLPOT HARVEY HOAR
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 3697. Phillpot, H. H., and Selfe, C. G. Feb. 20. Portmanteaus and like bags.-A collapsable bath, wash-hand basin, &c. is made from waterproof canvas or the like ; it may be employed as a kit-bag. The centre of the sheet of material is used for the base ; the outer parts are bent up vertically to form the sides, and are then turned back from the top to make the sides of double thickness. The outer collar thus formed, is sewn at the top and hemmed at the bottom ; eyelets may also be introduced to receive cords that pass beneath the bottom of the bath.
Patent GB-190104017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrolytic Bleaching of Cotton and other Textile Materials, and in Apparatus for Use in Connection therewith.
Inventor: VOGELSANG AUGUST ALFRED
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1902-03-25
Abstract: 4017. Vogelsang, A. A. Feb. 25. Bleaching.-Relates to the electrolytic bleaching of cotton and other textile materials, particularly cotton yarn in bulk as described in Specification No. 20,214, A.D. 1899, and also cops and pirns, and curtains and piece goods. The material is treated in order with caustic-soda solution, bleaching-liquor prepared electrolytically from common-salt solution, and a weak solution of sulphuric acid. The plant used is shown in Fig. 1. Solutions of salt, sulphuric acid, and caustic soda respectively are placed in tanks a, b, c, arranged above the floor level h. The tank a is connected by a pipe d<1> to an electrolyser d placed below and preferably constructed as described in Specification No. 14,104, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis]. The bleaching-liquor flows, as produced, into a tank e. Quantities are drawn off into a measuring- tank f as required. Special bleacbing-vats g are arranged in a chamber i below the floor. A coldwater supply pipe j is arranged for filling the tanks. The acid and caustic tanks are connected with a lead pipe k and an iron pipe k<0> respectively, each provided with nozzles and placed behind the vats so that these can be filled through attachable extension pieces. A steam pipe m leads into the tank c, and branches from it lead into the vats g. The bleaching-liquor is pumped from the tank f through a pipe o' into any of the vats. Another pipe p connected with the pump has branches leading to each vat, and again connected with other branch pipes leading to a common waste pipe q<1>. When the plant is at work, the liquor is circulated through the vats by means of the pump and pipes o', p. The vats g are shown in detail in Fig. 3. A central pipe g<2> passes through a perforated false bottom or grating g', and communicates at the lower end with a hollow cone t connected to a cylinder or well t' receiving pipes p<1>, m<1> for liquor or steam respectively. The steam pipe extends into the cone, so that liquor from below the grating g<1> is drawn in through openings t' in the cone and injected through the pipe g<2> and against a baffleplate s<1> on a movable cover s of the vat. This cover rests on a packing g<x> of hemp &c. placed on a flange g<3> of the vat, and is secured by clamps s<2>. The cover is manipulated by an overhead traveller u, Fig. 1, with a pulley book u<1> for the attachment of chains engaged in eyes s<3> of the covers. The material rests on a platform or grid g<4>, placed above the grating g<1>, and supported on radial arms g<6>, and provided with a boss g<7> surrounding the pipe g<2>, and with eyed arms g<5> for attachment to the traveller u. When treating curtains and piece goods a system of rollers may be arranged to pass the material through the vat. After removal from the vat, the material is washed and then dried, first in centrifugal apparatus, and then in a special drying-room.
Patent GB-190104038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught-regulating Apparatus for Furnaces.
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 4038. Wise, W. L., [Soc. des Inventions Jan Szczepanik et Cie.]. Feb. 25. Dampers. - Relates to means whereby the damper of a furnace is closed by opening the fire-door, opened by closing the firedoor, and afterwards allowed to close slowly to diminish gradually the air supply. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of the general arrangement, and Fig. 6 shows a partial sectional elevation immediately after the fire-door has been opened. The piston-rod 3 of the steam cylinder 1 carries at its lower end the piston 4 of a cataract cylinder 5, and is connected at its upper end with the damper 6. The upper end of the steam cylinder communicates through a pipe 7, valve 8, and pipe 9 with a four-way cock 10, of which the other three ways are the steam pipe 12, the exhaust pipes 13, 27, and the pipe 14. Closing the fire-door operates the cock 10 to make communication between the pipes 12, 9 and between the pipes 13, 14. Steam passes through the pipes 12, 9, valve 8, and pipe 7, thus forcing down the piston 2 and raising the damper 6. During this movement the tappet 20 moves the lever 19 against the action of the spring 21, and so shuts off steam from the cylinder 1 by closing the upper part 22 of the valve against its seat 25. Steam is now able to pass from the tube 9 down the tube 26 to the underside of the valve to keep it closed, and the steam in the cylinder 1 exhausts through the passages 28, 29 and pipe 27. The damper slowly closes by its own weight and, in so doing, raises the piston-rod 3, the time taken being regulated by the rate at which the piston 4 forces water past the regulating- valve 33. Opening the fire-door operates the cock 10 to make communication between the pipes 12, 14 and between the pipes 9, 13, whereby the steam in the valve 8 exhausts through the pipes 9, 13, 27 and allows the spring 21 to move the lever 19 and valve 8 into the position shown in Fig. 6. Steam passes through the pipes 12, 14 to raise a spring-pressed piston 38, which, by opening the non-return valve 16, allows the water above the piston 4 to flow away quickly, and thus permits the rod 3 to rise, and the damper 6 to close, quickly. Water of condensation may be led off from the valve 8 by a spring-pressed flap valve 32, and from the piston 38 through an annular groove. The minimum opening of the damper may be indicated and varied by winding the connecting-wire 46 round the hand-rotated drum 48, mounted on the pistonrod 3 and prevented from backward rotation by racket-gear 49. The cataract cylinder 5 communicates through a small opening 34 with a closed surrounding reservoir, from the bottom of which two pipes 36, 37 lead to the top of the cylinder.