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Patent GB-189815800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving-gear for Bicycles and other Velocipedes.
Inventor: COLLIER ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,800. Collier, A. T. July 19. Cranks, variable-throw, for bicycles &c. Relates to the form of driving-mechanism described in Specification No. 11,105, A.D. 1896, in which the leverage of the cranks is varied by connecting sliding blocks carrying the pedals to the bands of eccentrics. In the present invention, the upper and lower edges a' of each crank a is rounded, and the sliding block b is fitted with grooved rollers c to work thereon, thus obviating the block binding on the crank owing to lateral strain. The block is made in two parts, each of which is recessed to receive discs m, Fig. 4, with grooves for balls d forming the bearings of the rollers c. Washers h between the parts of the block b serve to adjust the bearings. The pedal pin is carried in an eye b<2>, Fig. 1, projecting forward as shown or upwards from the block. A similar eye b<3> serves to connect the block to the band k of the eccentric. In order to keep the eccentric discs rigid, they are fixed to a clip q on the frame, and are also connected by a cross-piece r bridging the chain-wheel.
Patent GB-189815950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphuric Anhydride and Apparatus for Use therein.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1899-07-21
Abstract: 15,950. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. July 21. Sulphuric anhydride. -Relates to an improvement in the manufacture of sulphuric anhydride by the contact process, consisting in arranging the contact substance so as to avoid undue pressure in the reaction tubes R. The contact substance, such as platinized asbestos, is arranged in thin layers upon perforated discs c, c<1>, c<11>, c<111> separated from one another and from the base by distance tubes b, d, d', d<11>. The discs may be otherwise supported. By this arrangement, the gases can pass through practically at atmospheric pressure, while the cooling, as described in Specification No. 15,949, A.D. 1898, is rendered more effective.
Patent GB-189816928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding Cut Flowers in Position in Shallow Vessels.
Inventor: GOODE HERBERT
Filed: 1898-08-05
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 16,928. Goode, H. Aug. 5. Flower holders.-Consists of a piece of metal, porcelain, or other material that will not float in water. One form is shown in section in Fig. 3. Openings C are formed in the rim B to give access to the water. The cut flowers are inserted in openings X. The device is placed in a receptacle containing water.
Patent GB-189823936-A (GB)
Inventor: PULBROOK ANTHONY
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-11-14
Abstract: 23,936. Pulbrook, A., and Pulbrook, E. H. Nov. 14. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Relates mainly to means for attaching pneumatic tyres to rims, Specification No. 9697, A.D. 1897, being referred to. Each edge of the outer cover C of the tyre, shown in section in Figs. 3 and 4, is provided with inextensible segments M, which are connected together by flexible strips M'. The rim R has transverse projections P over which the strips M' pass, and the cover C has an inextensible tread so that inflation of the air tube I forces the segments into the bottom of the rim and so attaches the tyre. In modifications, the strips M<1> may be replaced by hinges, or they may form part of the segments M. The sections shown in Figs. 20, 21, and 26 represent tyres which are attached by rings of segments M, one form of which is shown in Fig. 10. The inextensible segments M are secured to a circumferential strip B of extensible material, and the band thus formed is enclosed in one e3ge H of the tyre. The other edge may be placed between the edge H and the rim R, or it may have an inextensible wire T', Fig. 20, or it may be provided with an airtight chamber A, Fig. 21. In modifications, each edge may have an enclosed band, the segments in the form shown in Fig. 26 also having projections M<3> which take into depressions R<1> in the rim R. The tyre C, shown in section in Fig. 6, is secured to the rim R by means of segments M, which are pivoted to an inextensible ring G so that they may occupy either of the positions indicated by the full and the dotted lines. A similar arrangement may be employed to attach each edge of the tyre, the rim being correspondingly shaped. Fig. 8 shows an inextensible ring which is divided into segments by the various forms of joints F<1>, F<2>, F<3>, F<4>. According to the Provisional Specification the tyre may be made of leather or skins, and a puncture may be repaired by inserting a rubber plug into the hole. An inner tyre of cork or the like may be employed.
Patent GB-189825979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Ores and the Precipitation of Precious Metals from their Cyanide Solutions.
Inventor: MARTINO FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 25,979. Martino, F. W., and Stubbs, F. Dec. 8. Metals, precious; gold; silver.-Consists in the treatment of ores of the precious metals and tailings formed from their treatment, and in the precipitation of the metals from their cyanides by means of acetylene or calcium carbide. Acetylene is passed through a cyanide solution containing the metal, say gold, or calcium carbide is added to the liquid, and the gold is precipitated. The action of the acetylene is promoted by passing air through the liquid. When the pre ious metals ate combined or associated with metalloids or the baser metals, the ore is finely divided, mixed with calcium carbide, and moistened. The acetylene generated forms hydrides of the baser metals and metalloids, and the precious metal is left in the free state. The free metal is separated in any convenient way ; preferably the coarser metal is separated by washing, and the finer particles are dissolved in a cyanide solution and subjected to the action of acetylene. The treatment of the ore with calcium carbide is also applicable to silicious ore or tailings or ore associated with quartz. Heat may be applied during any of the operations, the cyanide solution may be heated by steam, and the ore and calcium carbide may be heated in a convenient furnace. The Provisional Specification states that if acetylene and oxygen are passed through a cyanide solution containing gold and silver the gold is precipitated, and the silver remains in the solution and may be readily separated.
Patent GB-189826707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Synchronizing Clocks.
Inventor: ZESCHALL ANTON
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-12-17
Abstract: 26,707. Zeschall, A., and Resch, C. Dec. 17. Synchronizing-apparatus; electric clocks.-A pair of cranks which act on opposite sides of an extra minute-hand at the back of the clock are operated by a motor train which is set going at the required instant as follows :-Normally a pin d' on one of the wheels of the motor abuts against the end of an arm d' which projects from the rock-shaft of a bell-crank lever d. The upper arm of the bell crank bears a sliding block f furnished with a triangular lug f<1>, and by this means rests upon the top of a vertical pivoted fork which bears ratchet teeth inside the prongs. A master clock sends an electric current, preferably alternating, through an electromagnet g<1>, which makes the fork vibrate so that the triangular lug can step down the teeth of the fork, the bell crank turning by its own weight till the motor is set free. A pin h<1> on one of the wheels re-sets the bell crank by acting on the lower arm d<6>. This pin may also wipe an electric terminal h, and so complete the circuit for a third clock or series of clocks. The synchronizing-cranks are slightly unequal, and the larger one acts first, slightly oversetting the hand, to allow for any recoil of the motionwork while the shorter one gives the final adjustment in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-189826725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SALMON CHARLES
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 26,725. Salmon, C. Dec. 19. Motor road vehicles.-The motor is so arranged and supported as to be unaffected by movement of the body of the vehicle relatively to the driving-axle. The motor frame A<3> is supported at one end directly on the axle, and is surmounted by the springs L<2> bearing the body. At the other end is a spring or elastic connection S between the vehicle body and the motor frame.
Patent GB-189901484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Banjos and other Stringed Instruments of the same Class.
Inventor: HUDSON CHARLES ALFRED
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 1484. Hudson, C. A. Jan. 23. Drawings to Specification. Banjoes and like instruments. - Eight or ten strings in pairs tuned in fifths are used. The short, or G string, is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189903068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weighing and Delivering Machines.
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR MAURICE
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 3068. Robinson, A. M., and Brian, J. Feb. 11. Automatic-feed weighers.-A machine for automatically weighing and delivering grain, liquids, and other substances is shown in side elevation in Fig. 1. The beam b has guides formed on it so that the weight or ball e can roll upon them. When the ball is at the weights-end of the beam, the door n of the hopper m is kept open by the rods p, q<2>, and the material falls into the scale-pan or bucket d. When the bucket descends, the beam is ti'ted, and the hopper door closes until it is stopped by the hooked lever s, which allows a trickling feed to complete the weighing As the basket receives its full load and descends further, the ball rolls down the guides and strikes the lever j, which opens the door i of the bucket. The weights are so proportioned that, when the bucket is empty, the beam and ball return to their original positions, and the operation is repeated.
Patent GB-189906115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-operated Air or Gas Vending Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6115. Boult, A. J., [Compton, M. D., and Fuller, F.]. March 21. Storing under pressure.-Air or gas is allowed to escape, from a reservoir for inflating pneumatic tyres &c., by a coin-freed apparatus. A spring or weight motor 8, freed by the coin dropping on a detent 13 which engages its fly 16, operates an eccentric 10 which opens and closes a valve 5 adapted to pass compressed air from the reservoir. The cam 10 revolving with the eccentric operates a lever 12, which re-sets the detent at the end of the revolution, after previously tilting it to discharge the coin down the shoot 17.
Patent GB-189913317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air and Gas Compressors.
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 13,317. Taite, Howard, & Co., and Howard, J. E. June 27. Compressing. - The compressors have doubleacting oscillating cylinders with longitudinal valve boxes e<2>, f<2> passing through the water jacket and communicating each with one of the trunnions. The valves e, f are contained in boxes e<1>, f<1>. The water enters the jacket j, and escapes through the pipe k, box l, and opening m.
Patent GB-189922857-A (GB)
Title: A Medicinal Light-curative Apparatus for the Production of Complete or Partial Baths of Chemical and Electrical Rays of Light.
Inventor: CUNOW LOUIS
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,857. Cunow, L. Nov. 16. Light, treating diseases with.-Relates to apparatus for fixing "complete or partial baths of " chemical or electrical rays of light." The patient is swung in a hammock in a bedstead-shaped box with openings around through which light from various sources can be directed upon the different limbs &c.
Patent GB-190008490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Money, and Registering the Delivery.
Inventor: HALLAMA FRITZ
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 8490. Hallama, F. May 8. Type-writers and like machines.-The apparatus is for delivering coins, principally in payment of wages, and simultaneously printing a record. A number of keys 7 actuate levers 8, and, through the link 18, swing type levers 19 up to the point 21 to make a record on a travelling paper strip 20. The strip is duplicate, with a transfer strip between the two parts 40, 41, the former of which is torn off to give to the workmen, the latter rolled up on a reel 42. In the position of the parts shown, no coins are discharged, but the apparatus is ready to print a distinguishing number and the total of the items by means of the types 32, on the lever 19. For this purpose also, a lateral feed of the paper is required, which is obtained on the actuation of any key by a universal cross-bar 49 link 49<a> and ratchet and pawl mechanism 46. When the items are to be printed and coins discharged, a key is depressed on the lever 23, which, acting on the lever 28, slides the carriage 16 to the left and brings the forks 14 at the end of the keys 8 into gear with pins 15 on the rods 9. A latch 24 holds the carriage forward. On now depressing any key a universal bar 45 acting on the link 44 actuates the longitudinal paper feed and the other type 32<a> comes into position to print the value of the coins discharged. These coins are stored in tubes 1 and discharged one at a time by slides 5 worked by the rods 9 and levers 10. The catch 24 can be released when required by pressing the finger-piece 30. The upper tine 50 of the fork 14 always engages the pin 15 to prevent the slides 5 from being fraudulently actuated, independently of the keys, without printing a record.
Patent GB-190010567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels having Rubber Tyres.
Inventor: STEANE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,567. Steane, W., and Bissell, H. H. June 9. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The rubber tyre g has flanges g<2> which engage u n d e r the inturned edges c<2> of the channelsectioned metallic rim c. The tyre is pressed outwardly by a spring- steel band d, which is expanded by forcing apart its free ends. Means for doing this are shown in sectional plan in Fig. 5, and comprise a flat sleeve e<2> placed round the ends d<2>, d<3>, between which a wedge e is forced through the rim apertures c<4>, c<5>, afterwards closed by plates e<3>. Creeping is prevented by connecting the tyre g to the band d by projections h and attaching the sleeve to the rim by a spring tongue. The felloes a<2> may be dispensed with. In a modification, described in the Provisional Specification, the ends of the band are connected by a screw coupling.
Patent GB-190010963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Securing or Maintaining Collars in Position.
Inventor: COX CECIL
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 10,963. Cox, C. June 16. Tab fastenings. - A collar is fastened by securing to it or cutting from it a tab of triangular or other form, adapted to engage a loop, socket, or slit b secured to or cut in the neckband. Two or more fastenings may be used. In a modification, the tab is secured to the neck band, and engages a loop &c. on the collar.
Patent GB-190017728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Spanners and Wrenches.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTREE
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 17,728. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. Oct. 6. Spanners and wrenches.-The sliding jaw b is locked to the stem a by teeth or the like b<1>. The teeth are normally kept in engagement by a wedge c between the stem and the back of the jaw b. The wedge is normally held in the position shown by a spring d. An eccentric or screw &c. may replace this spring. To disengage the sliding jaw, the wedge is pushed back into the wider part b<4>.
Patent GB-190100283-A (GB)
Inventor: CHAMBERS GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-04
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 283. Chambers, G. J. Jan 4. Connecting valves to bottles, jars, etc.; plug cocks.- Relates to taps of the kind described in Specification No. 13,593, A.D. 1896, for earthenware or gliss bottles, jars, &c., a boss or projection o the vessel being formed with a vertical bore to receive the plug of the tap. According to the present invention, the boss or projection a<2> on the vessel a is formed with a horizontal or inclined bore a<3> to receive the plug b, which is formed of the same material as the vessel, and ground to its seat. The bore a<3> communicates with the delivery aperture or spout a<5>, and, through the port a<4>, with the interior of the vessel, the plug being formed with corresponding ports b<2>, b<3>, which are in communication through the hollow interior b<1> of the plug. The plug is fitted with a white-metal cap c having an operating handle or key c<1>, and is secured in position by the white-metal washer d and nut e, the nut when tightened being forced at one part into a longitudinal recess in the screwed end of the plug, to prevent the plug from working loose. Modifications in the arrangement of the bore and plug and of the ports therein are also described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190100502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Packing or Gaskets.
Inventor: ROLLER FRANK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 502. Roller, F. W. Jan. 8. Joint-making packing.-The object is to prevent the deterioration of packings or gaskets for the joints of pipes or other apparatus by electrolytic action. The gasket consists of an inner ring A of soft or plastic material, round which is a supporting-ring B of harder metal. In order to protect this from, say, the action of salt water, an outer wall or ring F of some inert substance is provided.
Patent GB-190101935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Inlaid Linoleum and in Machinery or Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SCOTT CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 1935. Scott, C. H. Jan. 28. Coated fabrics.-In making inlaid linoleum, the granulated linoleum material is fed from hoppers 15, fitted with oicillating shakers 34, into horizontal channels in die plates 13, placed above the canvas or like backing 5 carried on an endless band 4. Each channel or groove is fitted with a plunger 17, by which the linoleum in the channel is compressed against a pressure plate 31, which afterwards serves to push the compressed material on to the backing 5, through a vertical slit 30 in the die plate. The linoleum is heated in its passage by a heating-plate 16, placed above the channels. The plungers 17, which have downwardly-projecting lips 17<a> at the rear, are actuated by oscillating transverse bars 19, fitted with pivoted or hinged abutment pieces 23. The pieces 23 are attached to links 24, which are connected with the bell-crank levers 25 having projections 26 which rest on the surfaces of drums 27, having perforations or tappets, according to the designs to be produced, to guide the projections 26 so as to lift or lower the pieces 23, the plungers corresponding with the lifted pieces 23 remaining stationary on the forward movement of the cross-bars 19. Flat sheets of metal may be used for the drums. The linoleum material in the several hoppers may be of various colours, and each hopper may have compartments for material of different colours. The band 4 preferably receives an intermittent movement by ratchet-gearing, as shown, but the movement may be continuous.
Patent GB-190105972-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Device for Cleaning and Blacking or Colouring, and Polishing, Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, Leather Bags, or other Articles.
Inventor: GIBBERD FRED
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 5972. Gibberd, F. March 21. Painting.-Relates to a portable appliance for cleaning, blacking, colouring, or polishing boots, shoes, gaiters, leather bags, and other articles. Fig. 1-shows a longitudinal section of the complete appliance. Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the metal outer case. The bottom of the metal case a is closed by a block f provided with a polishing- pad g. On withdrawing the spring-held slide w, the blacking &c. tin i is pressed upwards by the spring k and applies blacking &c. to the brush l which is secured to the coiled spring o. When the slide w is replaced, the projection 3 releases the catch p, and the brush l is turned by the spring o into the operative position, indicated on the drawing by dotted lines. In modification, a removable brush fits a case provided with a recess containing a spring-held tin of blacking &c.
Patent GB-190106795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Sulphonic Acids and their Salts.
Inventor: HELMERS LUDWIG OTTO
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 6795. Helmers, L. O. April 1. Sulphonates of organic bases.-Consists in the separation of the sulphonic acids obtained by the action of sulphuric acid upon mineral oils, tar oils, and similar hydrocarbons, for example, ichthyol sulphonic acids, into acids rich in sulphur and acids poor in sulphur by processes similar to the processes described in Specifications Nos. 14,389 and 17,346, A.D. 1899, organic bases being used instead of alkaline-earth and metallic bases. Examples are given in which the sulphonized product obtained from Seefeld oil is freed from sulphuric acid and neutralized by aniline or piperazine ; and the sulphonic acid obtained from resin oil is freed from sulphuric acid and neutralized by aniline or quinoline. The insoluble salts are separated and dried, and the solutions of the soluble salts are evaporated to dryness. Instead of using free sulphonic acids and bases, their soluble salts may be employed, the soluble products being separated by means of alcohol from the metallic salt which is formed. Sulphones which are present are extracted from the insoluble salts by ether and petroleum-ether. The insoluble salts are soluble in alkalies, alkaline carbonates, and ammonia, and by means of these agents the alkaline salts are obtainable from the insoluble salts.
Patent GB-190106882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating Milk at Dairies, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: STACK THOMAS LINDSAY FITZGEORG
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-04-02
Abstract: 6882. Stack, T. L. F. April 2. Preserving milk.-Relates to the arrangement of plant in dairies for sterilizing and separating milk. Reference is made to Specification No. 13,273, A.D. 1900. The Specification describes several arrangements of heaters, coolers, and separators designed to diminish the amount of steam required for heating, and the amount of water required for cooling. The hot milk, as it comes from the sterilizer, and the partially cooled milk as it comes from the separator, are passed through or over a special apparatus to heat the cold milk, which is caused to flow over or pass through the apparatus. Fig. 8 shows the apparatus partly in section. It consists of a number of parallel pipes 3, connected at the end by boxes 11 having adjustable partitions 15 for connecting the pipes in such a way that the liquid must take a zig-zag course through the apparatus, as shown by the arrows ; and having removable end walls 13 so that access may be easily obtained to the inside of the pipes 3 for cleaning. The pipes 3 are enclosed in a removable casing to prevent the liquid passing over them from splashing. The liquid is distributed over the pipes by a trough 2 haviog holes 17 in its bottom. A slide 18, having a pin 19 engaging one of the holes 17, is employed when it is desired to restrict the efficient surface area of the pipes. The liquid collects in a saucer 4 at the bottom of the apparatus. The flow of liquid over the pipes 3 is automatically controlled by a throttle valve in the feed-pipe operated by suitable connections from a float placed in the saucer 4.