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Patent GB-189717725-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Attachment to Pedals of Velocipedes for the Purpose of being Used when required as a Support.
Inventor: ODELL OLIVER LEWIS
Filed: 1897-07-28
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 17,725. Odell, O. L. July 28. Supports. - A support for bicycles &c. consists of legs A which are jointed and attached to the pedals by bolts H. When the legs are in the upright and operative position, as shown in Fig. 1, the joints may be rendered rigid by means of the sliding collars D, which are connected by the cross-bars F, G. A spring E connects the cross-bars F and B. When the sliding collars D are pushed from over the joints, the spring E pulls the legs A underneath the pedal, where they remain when not required for use.
Patent GB-189725234-A (GB)
Title: Production of Direct Dyeing Black Cotton Dyestuff.
Inventor: PITT SYDNEY
Filed: 1897-10-30
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 25,234. Pitt, S., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Oct. 30. Dyes, artificial.-Dyes which yield directly upon cotton blue-black and blue shades fast to rubbing, light, washing, and milling, are produced by heating oxydinitrodiphenylamine or its homologues, such as oxytolyldinitrophenylamine, with sulphide of alkalies and sulphur in presence of a little water at 140‹ C., and further heating until all the water is expelled. Theoxydinitrodiphenylamine employed is produced by reacting with 1 : 3-dinitro-4-chlorobenzene upon p-amidophenol, and the oxytolyldinitrophenylamine used is obtained from 1 : 3- dinitro-4-chlorobenzene and amido-o-cresol.
Patent GB-189726441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Accumulator Plates.
Inventor: BENNERT CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 26,441. Bennert, C. A. Nov. 12. Secondary batteries. - In making plates or electrodes, there is used lead oxide or lead peroxide prepared from white lead or lead hydroxide electrolytically formed, such as that from the process described in Specification No. 14,801, A.D. 1895.
Patent GB-189729387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Extraction from Liquids of Matters therein contained.
Inventor: REESE LOUIS CHARLES
Filed: 1897-12-11
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 29,387. Reese, L. C. Dec. 11. Liquids, purifying. - Relates to the extraction from liquids of matters dissolved or suspended therein by treatment w i t h a liquid non- miscible with, and of different specific gravity from, the liquid to be treated. The chamber a being charged with the liquids in two layers, the lighter (which may be the purifying-liquid) at the top, the liquid to be treated is supplied through the perforated coil b<2>, and, descending in fine streams through the partly - used purifying- liquids, assimilates with the lower layer of liquid in a partly-purified contion, this partly-purified liquid being completely purified by fresh purifying liquid supplied by the perforated coil c<3>. The purifying-liquid, carrying with it the separated matters, is discharged by the pipe c<3>, and the purified liquid by the pipe b<3>. Several of the chambers shown may be combined together. The Provisional Specification states that the apparatus may be used for the treatment and purification of oils.
Patent GB-189730829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saws for use in Cutting Salt.
Inventor: HANNAFORD JOHN BLIGHT
Filed: 1897-12-30
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 30,829. Hannaford, J. B. Dec. 30. Saws.-The blade A and riveted handle B of saws for cutting salt are made of enamelled steel.
Patent GB-189804908-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Aerating Main or Town Water with Carbonic Acid.
Inventor: RUEHL LOUIS
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 4908. R³hl, L. Feb. 28. Water supply, aerating. The tap casing E is provided with two seats against which close the valves f, g which respectively control the flow of water from the inlet H and of carbonic acid from the supply pipe K. In order to allow for the withdrawal of water unmixed with gas, the valve g in mounted on a collar of the spindle S with a certain amount of play, so that the first movement of the screwed spindle S opens the valve f only. A spring t presses the valve g down on its seat, and the carbonic acid is only permitted to flow after the flow of water has been completely established. The water is finely divided by a strainer V, and is thoroughly mixed with the carbonic acid in the valve chamber and a hollow spherical socket L<1>, from which it passes to the overflow pipe M through small holes to further promote an intimate ming- ling of the carbonic acid with the water. The carbonic-acid bottle is arranged near the tap, and is connected through a reducing-valve and cock with the supply pipe K. The cooling effect due to the evaporation of the carbonic acid may be utilized for cooling the water.
Patent GB-189805755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Apparatus or Machinery for Moulding and Pressing Bricks and the like.
Inventor: GILL WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 5755. Gill, W. A. March 9. Moulding bricks &c.-Clay is placed in a hopper R, and fed to moulds in a cylinder T' by plain or grooved rollers B<1>, B<2> rotated intermittently or continuously by toothed gearing. The cylinder is rotated intermittently by a crank stud engaging with a star-wheel on the cylinder shaft. The opposite movable bottoms or plungers in the moulds are connected together in the usual way. The material in the upper mould is compressed by a vertical plunger operated by a crank and connecting-rod, and, on the return motion of the pressing-plunger, the brick is raised within the mould by a lever, which acts on the bottom plunger, and is operated by a cam on the upper crank shaft. The sides of the hopper encase the ends of the rollers, and are attached to the spout or mouthpiece S. As the clay is forced into one mould, the brick is ejected from the opposite mould on to a table U. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the hopper is arranged over a pair of rollers which force the clay through a vertical mouthpiece into recesses or moulds Y, Y' in a reciprocating block. The ends of the mouthpiece are adjustable vertically for the purpose of keeping them in contact with the rollers. The mould box is mounted on rollers Z, and is actuated by a crank and connecting-rod.
Patent GB-189809772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Generation of Oxygen Gas.
Inventor: BLACKIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 9772. Blackie, W. April 28. Oxygen.-Portable apparatus for generating oxygen, for use with the oxyhydrogen limelight and for other purposes, consists of a casing C (into which the whole apparatus can bo packed) enclosing an expansible gas bag B, a hollow platform P filled with water up to the dotted line, a central hollow pillar p having a hexagonal socket s to which six radial retorts r are attached, and a lamp l capable of movement along the slides s<11>. Two vertical guides g are arranged, up and down which wheels w connected to the platform move as the gas bag fills and empties. Each retort consists of a thin cylindrical outer casing, enclosing a small tube arranged axially therein. The ends are closed by discs, one fixed on the central tube and the other loose, the whole being tightened up by a screw cap c". The mixture of manganese oxide and potassium chlorate used is pressed into annular cakes which fit around the central tubes of the retort. Each tube is alternately brought over the lamp. The oxygen evolved escapes through holes into the central tube, and thence passes to the hollow pillar p and to the space above the water in the hollow platform, wherein it is cooled. It next passes up the valve pillar p' direct to the outlet o or through the tube i to the gas bag. Should gas be generated excessively, a portion escapes to the atmosphere when a projection a contacts with a relief valve v. A single long retort may be used, in which case the cakes of material are separated by cupped distancewashers, so that each cake shall not be decomposed until the retort is moved so that that particular cake is over the lamp.
Patent GB-189810079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cotton Twiners.
Inventor: FIELDING JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 10,079. Fielding, J. May 3. Twiners.-Relates to means for operating the backing-off and taking-in motions, and for moving the driving - strap on to the loose pulley. The backing-off clutch 10 is connected to a spring lever 11, which is normally blocked by reason of a projection thereon engaging with a fixed projection 7 on a vertical rod 4 suspended from the long lever 1. Above the fixed finger 7 is a hinged finger, and, when this end of the long lever falls, the projection on the lever 11 raises the hinged finger and passes between the fingers 7, as the backing- off mechanism is placed in gear. When the backing-off mechanism is disengaged by the backing-off rod 18, the hinged finger drops on to the finger 7 and blocks the lever 11 of the backing-off clutch. The lever 11 has an upwardly-projecting part 11<1>, which normally sustains the spring or weighted lever 19 of the taking-in clutch, the lever 19 not being allowed to fall until the backing-off is completed. A downwardly-projecting portion 13 of the lever 1 operates the strap fork lever 17 through a system of levers 14,15, 16, and a projection 1<1> on the lever 1 raises the lever 19 of the taking-in clutch at the end of the inward run.
Patent GB-189814339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BERWICK GEORGE NAPIER
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 14,339. B e r - wick, G. N. June 29. Water-circulation, promoting.- Across the combustion chamber of a marine boiler are arranged a tube or tubes a, which may be provided with extending connections s u c h as m.
Patent GB-189818357-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Washing Fluid.
Inventor: DAWSON GEORGE
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 18,357. Dawson, G. Aug. 26. Cleansing-compositions. - A fluid for washing fabrics &c. is prepared by boiling together suitable proportions of soda, borax, ammonium carbonate, slaked lime, white soap, and water.
Patent GB-189901654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxing Gloves.
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM GRAHAM
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 1654. Wood, W. G. Jan. 24. Boxing.-Gloves are padded substantially as shown in Fig. 1, which represents a glove on a closed hand. Fingerstalls from the second joints are omitted, so that the glove internally is similar to a mitten. Externally the outer ends of the fingers C<1>, with the exception of the little finger C<3>, are left unpadded. This enables the unpadded inner face of the thumbpiece to fold over when the hand is closed. The tips of the fingers may be also padded. The padding at the back of the glove and on the thumb is continued down to the wrist.
Patent GB-189906514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Coffins.
Inventor: TITLEY JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 6514. Titley, J. March 25. Handles. - Relates to coffin handles. Each support B has a knob and a base or neck ; in the knob is made a hole to receive a peg on the crossbar A. The support and peg have a hole bored through them to receive a screw C, which is secured to the coffin side E by a washer e<2> and nut e<1>. The screw C may have a japanned or brass ornamental head, or its head may be concealed by a plug F. In a modification, the fixing- screw may be turned on the shank of the support, and a peg C<2> can be used to secure the handle and support as in Fig. 5. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the knob is formed on the end of the cross-piece instead of on the support.
Patent GB-189911297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates for Covering Roofs, Walls, and the like.
Inventor: BOERNER FRANZ JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,297. B÷rner, F. J. May 30. Plates for roofs and walls. The lower edges of metal or other plates are bent, as shown in dotted lines, to engage with the folded upper edges of the plates in the row below, and the plates in the top row are suspended and secured by angular h o o k e d strips of the shape shown in Fig. 8. These strips are fixed to the framework of the roof or wall, and interlock with the upper hooked edges of the triangular tiles shown in Fig. 5. Folded strips or keys of the shape shown in Fig. 10 are wedged in between the interlocking edges of the plates, and the lower folded edges are cut away, as shown in dotted lines, to receive the keys. The tiles or plates may be made of enamelled metal, cement, glass, wood, glazed earthenware, &c.
Patent GB-189911756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Split Followers for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: COLLINS JEREMIAH FINTON
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 11,756. Collins, J. F. June 6. Lasts.-The forepart of the follower or last is made in two portions a, a<1> pushed apart by a spring c, the distance to which they can be separated being limited by a slotted bar i. The heel part b is hinged to the parts a and a<1>. The meeting faces of the hinge members d', e<1> are camshaped, so that, when the heel is turned up as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1, the two parts a, a<1> are pushed close up to one another. When the heel is turned down, the spring pushes them apart to fill out the boot or shoe.
Patent GB-189912075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Apparatus for Producing Cold Air for Refrigerating and like purposes.
Inventor: COLE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,075. Cole, T., and Cole, W. L. June 9. Refrigerating; refrigerators.- Relates to cold - air refrigerating - machinery. The air, after compression in the cylinder A and water spray cooling, is further cooled by passing it through a vessel G containing glass balls &c. on trays over which water is sprayed. It then passes through the annular jacket H and hollow head L of the expansion cylinder for additional cooling. The jacket contains either a spiral partition H, which may be perforated, or spirally-placed baffles. The head L contains positively-worked valves T, N, the latter or inlet valve having a small plunger R which is raised by the lever P before the main valve to uncover the hole Q therein so as to act as a relief valve. The expanded air is distributed in the chamber W by openings X in the pipe V, and a fan Z circulates the air in the chamber through the screens Y and jacket of the pipe V. The chamber W has an outer compartment with doors D<1>, C<1>.
Patent GB-189914737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing Steam by Means of Air.
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW BETTS
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 14,737. Brown, A. B. July 18. Condensers.-Consists in condensing steam by passing cold air along with the steam into exposed tubes or pipes C. The steam entering the apparatus by the nozzle E is made to induce an inflow of air through the funnel G, a fan P, or a chimney draught, being employed to assist the flow of air. The nozzle E is made to slide in the stuffing-box K so that the amount of air entering can be regulated.
Patent GB-189919142-A (GB)
Title: Drawing Board Rest.
Inventor: ROBERTS HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 19,142. Roberts, H. W. Sept. 23. Drawing - boards. -Consists in providing a drawing- board with a rest so as to enable the board to be revolved or set at an angle. The rest consists of side pieces A, B connected by a crosspiece C to which is attached by a screw a square piece D screwed to the underside of the drawing- board. The piece D may revolve freely about the screw connecting it to the piece C. India-rubber rings may be placed in grooves c, c<1> in the piece C, to protect the table upon which the board rests.
Patent GB-189921744-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pictorial Postcard.
Inventor: KLEIN EDUARD
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 21,744. Klein, E. Oct. 31. Postcard s.-A rectangular portion c of the pictorial postcard a is surrounded by p e rforations b, so that it may be detached for use as a coupon.
Patent GB-189923985-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process for Roasting a Mixture of Coffee and Malt
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 23,985. Haddan, R., [Gebr³der Linde]. Dec. 1. Roasting coffee and malt.-Relates to a process for roasting a mixture of coffee and malt so that the malt will absorb the aroma of the coffee without acquiring a burnt taste. The malt is moistened with water and then partially dried until it contains 60-63 per cent. of water, in which condition it may be roasted with the coffee. Dried or green barley malt may be employed.
Patent GB-190002487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Self-propelled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CREESE ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1901-02-07
Abstract: 2487. Creese, A. E., and Weill, S. Feb. 7. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to self-propelled vehicles, particularly heavy vans and cars used for military purposes, and comprises means for driving them. The Figure shows a diagrammatic plan. Each driving-wheel b is actuated independently by means of fluid-pressure engines h, the fluid being preferably an elastic fluid such as air, which is supplied by pumps d driven hy a continuouslyrunning gas or oil engine c, c. The wheel motors h. can be started or stopped by controlling the supply of fluid from the reservoir f into which the pumps deliver. The compressed air escaping from the reservoir may be heated by the gas-engine exhaust, and the wheel motor cylinders may be heated by the water circulating in the gas-engine cylinder jackets. A steam generator g, fired by oil fuel from the tank e, may be provided for supplying steam to the wheel motors h in case of a breakdown of the gas engine ; and belt gear n, p may be provided for driving direct from the gas engine in case of a breakdown of the wheel motors.
Patent GB-190004313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Shoes, Gloves, and the like.
Inventor: FISHELL AMOS LYNAMON
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 4313. Fishell, A. L. March 6. Friction-grip fastenings.-Relates to fastenings for shoes, gloves, &c. A square blank 1, Fig. 1, having cuts 2, has the portions 4 turned over, forming a socket 5, Fig. 2. The ears 3 are then turned up, inserted through the material of one side of the shoe &c., and clinched cver as in Fig. 3. The other portion of the fastening is formed of spring wire shaped as shown in Fig. 4, and curved slightly to fit against the f o o t &c. It is attached by the parts 7 and 8 to the other flap of the shoes, and is secured to the first side by inserting the tongue 6 into the socket 5.
Patent GB-190007923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Order Recorders for Indicating the Stations at which the Engine-driver has Received Orders to Stop.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 7923. Thompson, W. P., [Thomas, W. R., and Lange, H. F.]. April 28. Indicators, station &c.-An indicator or recorder, to be used on engines for indicating the stations at which the enginedriver has received orders to stop, consists of a strip of translucent fabric A, bearing the names of all the stations in order, and capable of being passed before a series of apertures G in a containing-case E from one roll C to another D. The names of those stations at which the train is not required to stop, and of those at which the train has stopped, are hidden by covers H, loosely pivoted at one side of the front of the case. Friction springs are provided on the shafts F of the rolls, to prevent the strip from being accidentally moved. The lamp P for illuminating the strip from behind serves also to light the steam gauge, through an aperture R at the back of the lantern Q.
Patent GB-190011673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Variable-speed Gearing.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 11,673. Thompson, W. P., [Waltenbaugh, G. W., and Ough, J. M.]. June 27. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed gearing for. The driving-shaft carries two loose pinions E, F, which gear respectively through pinions K, L pivoted on a loose flanged sleeve J, with internal wheels N, O secured in a loose drum M, provided with a friction clutch S, by which it may be locked to the shaft, and with a brake P, by which it may be held stationary. The poweris transmitted from the apparatus by a wheel T, loosely mounted on the sleeve and formed with clutch jaws on each side, so that it may be coupled either to the drum M or the brake drum Q fixed to the sleeve. A rod H, which by means of a hand-lever X may be moved axially in the shaft, carries a key G, which may be placed so as to couple either pinion to the shaft, or to allow both to run free, the eyes of the pinions. being enlarged at the sides facing each other for this purpose. When the pinion F is looked to the shaft and the drum held stationary by its brake, the wheel T clutched to the sleeve receives its lowest speed ; with the other pinion locked it receives, in consequence of the difference in value of the trains, a higher speed. The highest speed is imparted to it by clutching the drum directly to the shaft ; the brake is automatically released at the same time. For reversing, the sleeve J is locked by its brake, and the wheel T is clutched to the drum which runs free ; the speed depends upon which of the pinions is driving.
Patent GB-190014222-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Adjustable and Interchangeable Tool for Cleaning Chipping and Painting Railway Signal and Point Rods or like Purposes.
Inventor: KING WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 14,222. King, W. E. Aug. 8. Platelayers' tools.-Railway signal and point rods are examined, cleaned, and painted by a tool which consists of a telescopic handle A carrying loops a<3> for attaching a mirror E<2> by wires e' and a forked end a<2> in which may be fixed by a thumb-screw C a chipping hammer or chisel, a metal-cleaning brush or scraper B<3>, or a paint brush.