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Patent GB-189705445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: BALDWIN GEORGE
Filed: 1897-03-01
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 5445. Baldwin, G., and Crastin, C. March 1. Acetylene.-A combined gas holder and water tank a is connected by a pipe b<1> with a cistern b, which is fitted with a water-supply pipe b<2> and a ball cock b<3>. The tank a is connected with a pair of generators c, c*, each of which is closed by a cover e fitted with a rubber washer e<2> compressed against a rim c' by a screw handle e<3>. The generators receive a carbide holder d which is perforated at d<1> and d<2> and contains a removable tray d<3> fitted with handles d<4>. Each generator is surrounded by a jacket c<5> connected with the tank a and the cistern b. Water is supplied to the generator by a pipe f<3>, f<2>, f<2*> fitted with a screw valve f<1> and ending in a nozzle f. The gas produced passes by a pipe g, g<1> to the tank a, and thence by a pipe h<1>, h<3>, fitted with a cock h, to a purifier h<4>. In the tank is mounted on guides f<7> a float f<6> from which is suspended a valve f<4> for the pipe f and which supports also the spindle of a valve g<3> for the pipe g<1>. The pipes f<2*> and g are fitted with special valves which are connected by levers g<*1>, f<*1>, and g<*2>, arranged so that when the valves of one generator are open those of the other are closed. In operation, the valves f<4>, g<3> being lifted by the float f<6>, water passes by the pipe f<3>, f<2>, f<2*> and nozzle f<1> to the carbide, and the gas produced passes by the pipe g, g<1> to the tank a, and thence to the burners. If the production exceeds the consumption the gas will drive some of the water from the tank a to the cistern b and the float f<6> will descend and allow the valve f<4> to close. The gas produced by the water remaining in the carbide depresses the water in the tank still further, so that the valve g<3> closes, and any gas still produced expels the water from the generator by a pipe c<2*> fitted with a non-return valve c<2**>. Increased consumption allows the water to return from the cistern b to the tank a and reopen the valves g' and f<4>. A gauge i shows the level of the water in the tank a. When the carbide in one generator is exhausted, the water rising therein completes the circuit of an electric bell.
Patent GB-189709186-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ventilating Boot or Shoe.
Inventor: MOHR THEODOR
Filed: 1897-04-10
Granted: 1897-06-12
Abstract: 9186. Mohr, T. April 10. Ventilating boots and shoes. The sole has a groove or a narrow tube f on its upper side perforated in line with holes h in the insole. When the spring D is depressed the air in the chamber B is forced through the channels f, h into the boot When the foot is lifted, the spring returns and the flap d<1> opens to allow air to enter.
Patent GB-189710606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink-holders for Attachment to Pens.
Inventor: QUINLAN THOMAS
Filed: 1897-04-28
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 10,606. Quinlan, T. April 28. Pens.-Consists of a piece of metal or other suitable hard substance C held against the under surface of the nib B by the rubber band D. A modification is described, in which the ring and reservoir attachment are made of a single piece of rubber.
Patent GB-189715094-A (GB)
Title: Puncture Closers for Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: BELL WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1897-06-23
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 15,094. Bell, W. R., and Wildman, S. E. June 23. Tyres, pneumatic, closing punctures in. The device shown in the Figures consists of a thin flanged head A provided with a threaded shank a to extend through the wall of the tyre and a flanged washer C, the aperture in which is shaped to receive a conical nut E provided with notches e<1> to receive the teeth f of the wrench, shown in Fig. 9. The object of the nut is to draw the head A and washer C into binding-contact with the surfaces of the walls of the tyre. The wrench is provided with a screwed aperture g, adapted to engage with the screw a and facilitate the insertion of the plate A through the puncture in the tyre, and with a file portion H to cut off the projecting part of the shank a and make it level with the top of the nut. For closing large punctures or cuts an oblong plate may be used provided with a number of threaded shanks, and having a con. tinuous flange on the margin of its face and semicircular flanges across its face.
Patent GB-189722141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Heating or Evaporating Liquids by Means of Steam.
Inventor: WILLCOX PERCY FRANCIS CAMERON
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 22,141. Willcox, P. F. C., Willcox, H. W., and Willcox, R. J. N. Sept. 28. Drawings to Specification. Incrustation, removing from heating and evaporating apparatus. A series of scrapers arranged between the elements of the apparatus are pivoted upon a shaft operated by a handle. The shaft is provided with means for lateral adjustment so that the scrapers are pressed against the heating- elements.
Patent GB-189726753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Receiving and Registering Tickets and Fares.
Inventor: LEGROS OSCAR
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 26,753. Legros, O. Nov. 16. Fares, registering and checking.-The tickets and coins are inserted through the slit 9 into a hopper 10, whence they pass to feed-rollers 13, 13 geared together and actuated by the push-rod 25, link 31, and pawl lever 23 ; the pawl drives the ratchet 22 and toothed wheel 20. The coins pass between the rollers before they have completed a revolution, and fall into the receptacle 8, but the tickets are subsequently mutilated by spring punches in one roller entering recesses in the other. At each punching of a ticket a pin on one roller actuates the spring hammer of a ball and a counter is advanced one unit. The counter can be read when opening the locked door 43 to remove the tickets and money.
Patent GB-189800731-A (GB)
Title: Improved Detachable Roller Frame for Sliding Doors.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1899-01-11
Abstract: 731. Bousfield, J. Jan. 11. Pulleys, axle, frame, &c. for sliding doors. The axle of the roller is mounted in horizontal slots A in a frame B, which is constructed of bars or plates bent at the ends and riveted together, or the frame may be cast in one piece. Stiffening orstrengthening ribs X are formed at the edges of the bars.
Patent GB-189809461-A (GB)
Title: A Toasting Appliance.
Inventor: MONK GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1898-04-25
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 9461. Monk, G. R., and Jefferies, J. N. April 25. Toasting - appliances.- The bread is held between the jaws f, f<1> of a spring clip formed of wire and pivoted on a pin b held in eyes a.
Patent GB-189813564-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture, and Production, of Oxy-anthraquinone Sulpho Acids.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 13,564. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. June 17. Oxyanthraquinone sulphonic acids.-Oxyanthraquinone sulphonic acids are produced by diazotizing amidoanthraquinones in fuming sulphuric - acid solution and then heating the mixture. For example, anthrarufin sulphonic acid is produced by dissolving 1 : 4<1>-diamidoanthraquinone in fuming sulphuric acid, containing 20 to 40 per cent. of free SO3, then stirring in solid sodium nitrate, and heating the mixture at 100‹-130‹ C. for 2-2¢ hours. The melt is subsequently poured into water, and the product is salted out. It dyes unmordanted wool yellow shades, and is an initial material for the production of dye-stuffs. In a similar manner, xanthopurpurin sulphonic acid is produced from 1 :3-diamidoanthraquinone, chrysazin sulphonic acid from 1 : 1<1>-diamidoanthraquinone, and mono-oxyanthraquinone sulphonic acid from monoamidoanthraquinone.
Patent GB-189818350-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Mechanically Enamelling Metal.
Inventor: DORMOY ALBERT
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 18,350. Dormoy, A. March 7, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Enamelling. - To prevent lead poisoning, the articles are placed on a perforated table P in a closed cage or chamber, and enamel is dusted over them by a rotary brush A working in a distributing- sieve C, which is pressed against the brush by counterweights D. The table is mounted on a central vertical pivot carried by a beam B which can be turned about a horizontal axis by a treadle R and connecting-rod K. The table can thus be tilted to any required angle, and can also be rotated about its central pivot by a handle M and pinwheels O. Electromagnets are provided beneath the table to hold the articles in place when the table is tilted. A weight Z, attached to a disc E of the beam, automatically returns the table to a horizontal position when the treadle R is released. The spare enamel is collected by a hopper a at the bottom of the chamber, and may be returned to the distributing-sieve by an endless-band conveyer and bucket elevator, or otherwise. The chamber is fitted with a sliding door and mica windows, and an exhaust pipe prevents the escape of enamel or fumes from the chamber when the door is opened for the introduction of articles.
Patent GB-189818487-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Preparation of Composite Leaden Plates.
Inventor: BERKS ROBERT RITTER VON
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 18,487. Berks, Robert Ritter von, and Renger, J. Aug. 29. Squirting; welding.-Lead in a nearly-melted condition is squirted through apertures a, b in a mould, the apertures being proportioned or otherwise formed so that the strips b<1> issue faster than the strips a<1>, the latter being drawn upwards by an ordinary tension device. The strips b<1> weld or unite with the strips a<1> to produce compound plates such as are shown. The apertures may be grooved as shown in Fig. 3. The plates are suitable for accummulator plates.
Patent GB-189819291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drilling, Boring and similar Machines.
Inventor: BJERRE ANDREW
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1899-07-10
Abstract: 19,291. Bjerre, A. Sept. 10. Boring and drilling ; tool-holders.- The tool-holder A of a boring, drilling, or similar machine is secured in the socket B of a rotating spindle by a cap C, screwing on the socket and engaging wings A' on the holder. The cap has slots to allow the wings to pass through, and is turned out of register to hold the tool-holder. A key D in the socket prevents the holder from turning.
Patent GB-189823533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 23,533. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hartham, C. E.]. Nov. 8. Globe holders for electric arc lamps. An outer globe B rests on a cup O<5>, carried by a nut O<1> on a screw O<2>, which is supported by a bar B' and rods within the side tubes T' of the lamp frame. These rods are normally held up by hooks on a pivoted yoke B<3>; the hooks are formed so that, before they can be disengaged, to allow the globe to be lowered, it is necessary to unscrew the nut O<1> and raise the bar B' and rods somewhat.
Patent GB-189825866-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Gas Washer.
Inventor: DOWSON JOSEPH EMERSON
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 25,866. Dowson, J. E. Dec. 7. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Gases from furnaces are passed through a perforated screen b set across a cylindrical casing a. A layer of water is maintained on the screen by means of a feed k and an adjustable overflow l, m. The screen rests on a ring j, and is held tight down by the ring i and frame g, h. The screen may be partly covered with annular plates, to reduce the available surface.
Patent GB-189826142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Fashioned Neckties and other Articles.
Inventor: FRANKLIN FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-10
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 26,142. Franklin, F. W., Franklin, B., and Clarke, J. Dec. 10. Loom lays and reeds.-In looms for fashioned fabrics, such as neckties, scarfs, boot socks, braces, &c., of the kind described in Specification No. 22,256, A.D. 1898, the reeds B, having converging dents, are mounted upon rods A, and are raised and lowered, for altering the width of the fabric being made, by screws F, each of which is turned in the required direction by one of two ratchet-wheels f<1>, f<2> and pawls f<3>, f<4>. The pawls are mounted loosely on studs j<2>, j<3> on levers J, J<1>. which are pivoted at j' to cross-bars H, h<3> and are connected to the batten by cords passing over a pulley, or connected to a bent lever, on the frame of the loom. The change of motion is effected by releasing and putting into action the springs f<5>, f<6> in connection with the pawls f<3>, f<4>. Three modifications are described, viz.: (1) the screws F are actuated by hand-operated toothed gearing; (2) the reeds are adjusted by cords passing over pulleys on the frame of the loom and attached at their other end to a plate having a series of hooked slots for connecting it to the battery or the loom frame ; (3) the cords are attached at their other end to a hook having a screwed shank to be operated by a nut in a bracket on the batten.
Patent GB-189904468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianofortes.
Inventor: LEWIS THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 4468. Lewis, T. C. March 1. Pianofortes. - Fig. 1 shows a grand-piano action. The key a acts upon a lever b, which is pivoted at b<1> to a fixed rail, and which also carries the jack c pivoted to it at b'. The lever b also carries a padded rest b<3>, against which the jack c lies in the normal position, and the upper end of the rest is slotted to receive a guiding-pin d<7> projecting from the hammer butt. The jack is looped to a spring b<4> on the lever b. Normally the jack engages with a projection d' on the hammer butt, but is caused to slide off this and enter a recess d<4> behind it by the set-off button e when the key is struck. At the same time, it encounters a pad d<6> in a projecting-part d<5> of the hammer butt. The latter is acted on by a balancing-spring g. When the parts are in the last-described position, a slight release of the key enables a second blow to be delivered on the string. Fig. 3 shows a modification for upright pianos. The rest b<3> is here a separate rail, and a spring b<4> which it carries is looped to the jack. The hammer is checked by a tail-piece d<5> as before, and also by a tie c<3>. The set-off is effected by a button e on the lever b, which causes the jack to be thrown inwards towards the pivot of the hammer, instead of outwards as is usually the case. j is an over-damper wire. Under dampers may be operated by prolongations of the levers b. The only adjustable parts in either arrangement are the set-off button e and the screw a' on the key. In both cases the keys may be very readily removed.
Patent GB-189905778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Churns.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 5778. Johnson, J. Y., [Cameron, S. T.]. March 16. Churns.-Consists of a vessel A with a false bottom B<1> forming a churning- compartment C, and a compartment C' for containing hot or cold water to regulate the temperature of the cream. The compartment C' is fitted with an inlet at D', and communicates with the compartment C by a pipe D. A central rotary shaft F, fitted with blades f and f<1> inclined in opposite directions, is mounted in the compartment C, and is driven by a pinion G' from the wheel K. A frame E, with blades e, e' inclined in opposite directions, is mounted on the shaft F, and is driven in the opposite direction to the shaft by a pinion G gearing with the wheel K.
Patent GB-189913038-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Tiles, Marble Slabs, and the like to Walls, Ceilings, and other Surfaces.
Inventor: ROBERTSON HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 13,038. Robertson, H. June 23. Tiling; ceilings; wall and ceiling linings; walls.- Marble slabs, facing-tiles, &c. are secured to walls and ceilings of ships' rooms &c. by flanged angular metal strips A which are fixed to the backing B by screws C or other fastenings.
Patent GB-189921767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Indicating the Amount of Liquid Delivered from Taps or the like.
Inventor: BLEWITT WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,767. Blewitt, W. Oct. 31. Impulse meters.-The quantity of liquid which has passed through a tap i is indicated on a dial h by a pointer g geared by wheels f, e to a vanewheel c.
Patent GB-189921800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Gate Valves for Sprinkler-cars and other Purposes.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 21,800. Leigh, H. H., [American Car Sprinkler Co.]. Oct. 31. Watering-carts. - Relates to a sliding or sluice valve for controlling the water supply to the auxiliary pipe of a sprinkler-car such as that described in Specification No. 16,943, A.D. 1896, applicable also for other purposes. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of a car with a main pipe 12 and auxiliary pipe 17. Both pipes lead from a casing 11, which can be rotated by a spindle 14 and handle 16, to place them at any desired angle to the car. The supply to the auxiliary pipe is controlled by a sluice valve V, which is shown in vertical section in Fig. 2, the details being shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 5. The liquid enters at 2 and leaves at 22. The valve proper consists of two semi-cylindrical sections 29, loosely mounted on the spindle between a collar 25 and a washer 26 secured by a screw and india-rubber washer. A projection 32 on the collar 25 engages a depression in the hub of one of the sections, and prevents their rotation on the spindle. Each section is slotted at 33, and in the slots of one are journalled rollers 34, which keep it out of contact with the seating on the valve casing. When a section is worn out, the rollers are interchanged, and the unused one is used as the active one, which is preferably placed so that the head of water holds it to its seat.
Patent GB-189924602-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pipe Clamping and Supporting Device.
Inventor: EGGERT OTTO
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,602. Eggert, O. Dec. 11. Holdfasts.-The parts of a pipe clamping or supporting device are shown in Fig. 4. The part a is fixed into the brickwork or wall at the required place, the pipe to be held is placed in the ring c, and the whole is tightened together by means of the wedge-shaped key h which fits into the openings d, e, and channel f, in the centre portion b.
Patent GB-190003562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leggings made of Leather or other Materials and in Fastenings for the same.
Inventor: PEACH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 3562. Peach, W. H. Feb. 23. Leggings are formed from two pieces of leather blocked to the shape of the leg, and sewn together at one edge. The edge of the piece which fits under the other is shaped as shown in the dotted line in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190012340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consuming Apparatus
Inventor: REBOUL SALVADOR
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 12,340. Reboul, S. July 7. Smoke-consuming. -The smoke and gases from a steamboiler or other furnace, together with air admitted through an adjustable opening in the fire-door or in the side walls, are received into a deflecting-hood a, a short distance in front of which is fitted an arched plate b. A funnel k, which may be opened or closed below, may be fitted to concentrate the stream of gases and air. The hood a may be closed below. Fig. 4 shows the application to a return-tube boiler of the " Thomas-Laurens type, a similar arrangement being applicable to Cornish and externally-fired boilers. The method of applying the invention in the case of water-tube boilers and locomotive fireboxes is shown in Figs. 11 and 12 respectively.
Patent GB-190012550-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Treating Slivers of Fibre and Yarn with Liquids.
Inventor: BRASSARD HENRY FREDERICK AUGUS
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1901-07-12
Abstract: 12,550. Brassard, H. F. A. Ó. July 12. Yarns and threads, finishing and dressing.-Relates to apparatus for treating yarns and slivers with liquids for mercerizing, dyeing, and other purposes. The material is drawn from a creel &c., and passed through the baths 2, 3, &c. by means of endless aprons 7, which are provided with longitudinal grooves for the purpose of keeping the slivers &c. separate from one another. The aprons are passed over guide-rollers 6, and are depressed beneath the surface of the liquid by other rollers 10. At the exit end of each bath is a pair of squeezing-rollers 15, which may be of small diameter and be supported by additional rollers arranged above and below, and, when it is desired to stretch the material, as in the mercerizing process, a pair of rollers having a less surface speed than the rollers 15, may be arranged at the feed end of the bath 2. Between two baths the material may be supported by a grooved apron 16 similar in construction to the apron 7. The aprons may be made of india-rubber &c., or may consist of transversely-grooved wooden or metal lags suitably hinged or jointed together.
Patent GB-190013137-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device for Apron-bands, Waist-belts and the like.
Inventor: GOULDING MAY
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 13,137. Goulding, M., and Place, M. July 20. Hook fastenings; hooks and eyes; fastenings, attaching.-Relates to fastenings for waist belts, apron bands, and the like. Two plates a are provided, one having a hook for engaging in the eye a' of the other. Each plate a is gripped to the belt or band by a bent plate b hinged in lugs a' on the plate a. The edge b<3> of the plate b is serrated, to grip the material of the band better. The plates may be lined with india-rubber. The elasticity of the plates holds them when in engagement, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190014323-A (GB)
Title: A New Pianoforte or Organ Portable Practice Board
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOSIAH
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 14,323. Richardson, J. Aug. 10. Exercising - apparatus.-The invention consists of a dummy keyboard in which the keys have no individual movement. The sharp and flat keys are raised above the naturals as usual, while the naturals are separated by thin strips of wood or the like, shown at A. The proper places for placing the fingers on the keys are indicated by a groove or line B. According to the Provisional Specification, letters indicating the names of the notes may be added, and the keyboard may be hinged so as to be depressed by the fingers. The apparatus may also be made to fold up.
Patent GB-190016150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes.
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 16,150. Harris, C. R. Sept. 11. Fire - escapes; alarms, fire.-Relates to a fireescape. having a flexible ladder which is normally enclosed in a casing fixed to the building, but which is liberated and unrolled when a fire takes place, an alarm being at the same time sounded. Fig. 1 shows the casing open and the ladder unrolled. The ladder has a reel 2, Fig. 6, attached to its lower end, upon which the ladder is wound up when it is enclosed in the casing A. Assuming that the latter is enclosed, when the cord 44 is released by the fusion of its attachment by the fire (or by hand) the lever 37 is turned round by clockwork till it strikes a lever 41 and disengages the catch 11, which supports the jointed arm C and allows it to fall outward. In falling out, the arm opens the door 5 of the casing, and allows the reel to fall out and unroll the flexible ladder. The arm C is at first suspended at an angle of 45‹ by chains 14 and 17, to allow the reel and ladder to fall clear of balconies &c., and the reel is stopped some distance from the ground by a chain 18 connected to one of the rungs. The continued movement of the clockwork rings an alarm, and after an interval releases the chains 14, 17, and 18, by liberating the bar 16 to which they are connected. An alarm bell is also mounted on the reel, by the rotation of which it is actuated. The reel is fastened to hooks on the ground, by depending rods 52.