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Patent GB-190008306-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Obtaining German Yeast and Alcohol from Molasses or Sugar-juices withot Addition of Cereals and without Lactic Acidity.
Inventor: BRAMSCH FRANZ RUDOLF
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 8306. Bramsch, F. R. May 4. Spirits; yeast.-Relates to a process for obtaining a wort from molasses or sugar juices to be used in the manufacture of alcohol and German yeast. Molasses which have been neutralized by acid and filtered through boneblack or animal charcoal, or purified sugar juices, are mixed with a special nitrogenous extract and then fermented in the usual way. The nitrogenous extract is made in the following manner. A material rich in nitrogen, such as linseed meal, is first heated with hydrochloric or other acid for about three hours under atmospheric pressure, and then for about two hours under pressure, after which it is neutralized with lime or soda and filtered, while hot, first in a filter-press and then through animal charcoal or lignite.
Patent GB-190008687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Turkish Towels and other Terry Fabrics.
Inventor: HOLDEN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 8687. Holden, T. May 11. Loom beat-up motions.-A loom for weaving Turkish towels and other terry fabrics is provided with means for controlling the beat-up by regulating the distance between the ordinary crank shaft b and the slay d. The connecting-rod p carries a pin p<1>, which travels within a slot formed in a bracket q, secured to the slay d. The rod p is connected by means of a rod o to a counterweighted lever, which is pivoted at r and actuated by one or more cams l mounted on a shaft g. The length of rod o can be adjusted by means of a coupling o'. Toothed gearing j, k, i, h may be employed for driving the shaft g. The counterweighted lever may be adjusted, in order to determine the length of pile loop, by means of a screw s, passing through a bracket s', and this screw may be employed for disengaging the lever from the cam or cams, but this is effected preferably by means of a chain u. In a modified form, the crank b is connected by an eccentric-rod to the strap of an eccentric mounted upon the slay, the position of the eccentric being adjusted by means of a rod, similar to the rod o, Fig. 1, and carrying a stud which can be adjusted within a recess formed in the eccentric disc. The eccentric is mounted upon a pin which takes the place of the pin p<1>, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190010928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Manufacturing Weldless Metal Tubes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,928. Thompson, W. P., [Ciangherotti, C.]. June 15. Metal pipes and tubes.- Relates to apparatus for manufacturing weldless metal tubes by forcing molten metal through a drawing eye or die surrounding a mandrel. The molten metal to be drawn is placed in the ingot mould l, to which is fitted the drawing-eye n carried by the table t. The piston g is forced by the hydraulic cylinder a upon the metal, knocking out the plug i and pushing the metal around the mandrel h, which is raised and lowered by a cylinder. The cylinders c and d provide for the raising of the piston g. Feeding-cocks for working the machine are arranged on the cylinder pipes. At the start the piston g is at the top of its stroke, and the mandrel h is at the bottom of its stroke.
Patent GB-190013474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Washing Machines.
Inventor: VOLLMAR PHILIP
Filed: 1900-07-26
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 13,474. Vollmar, P. July 26. Washing-machines.-The receptacle A is made with wooden sides and a galvanized-iron bottom. Levers D, connected by a handle D<1>, are pivoted to the upper ends of the legs A<1>, and are connected by links E with an arc-shaped rubber B pivoted to the sides of the receptacle, and connected to the rubber F, which is attached to the receptacle by pivoted links N. The rubbers F and B are connected by the arm H pivoted on the shaft K, with its outer end bearing on the ledge bll, and secured by a clutch to the arm J. When the pressure of the spring K is overcome, the clutch is released, and the rubber B is free to turn without moving the rubber F.
Patent GB-190018669-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for Heating or Roasting Powdered Iron Salts and similar Compounds.
Inventor: HINCHLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 18,669. Hinchley, J. W. Oct. 19. Roasting granular substances. - R e - lates to the roasting of powdered materials, and is specially applicable to the roasting of iron sulphate or other salts to obtain iron oxide for use as a pigment. The roasting is effected by means of hot air in a chamber A, through which the powdered material falls from a distributer B. The distributer consists of a brush rotating over a perforated bottom plate, and is fed from a hopper F. The roasted material is removed periodically from a hopper H at the bottom of the chamber A. The heated air is admitted to the chamber at K, and passes down a flue N into a settling-chamber 0, and thence through an asbestos cloth filter P to chambers in which the acid is recovered in any suitable way.
Patent GB-190022478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,478. Hornsby, W., Roberts, B., and James, C. Dec. 10. Water-tube boilers.-In boilers of the type shown, the back header is divided into an upper and a lower part f and g, and each part is separately connected to an independent water drum h or l, from which flexible tubes or "long nipples" k, n extend to the steam drum. Free expansion is thus allowed to the lower rows of tubes, and better circulation is secured.
Patent GB-190100570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flue Cleaners
Inventor: ROSSELL THOMAS J
Filed: 1901-01-09
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 570. Rossell, T. J. Jan. 9. Cleaning pipes and tubes.-A flue cleaner for locomotive boiler tubes is shown in the Figure. The tube 4 is inserted within the boiler flues with the other tubes in the position shown in dotted lines. The flexible tube 6 into which the tubes 4 and 5 screw is surrounded by the coil spring 11, and the flexible tube 9 is connected to the air pump I. An air cock 8 of suitable construction is provided.
Patent GB-190102212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacquard and Dobby Machines for Weaving
Inventor: FIELDING HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 2212. Fielding, H. A. Feb. 1. Loom dobbies; jacquards.-The batten-pin a, Fig. 2, is formed with an enlarged head a<1>, to form the bearing-surface. The shank of the pin may be rectangular in cross-section, and is adjustably secured within a slot, in the framing b, by means of a set-screw c. Lateral oscillation of the pin may be prevented by a slotted cap d. The usual spring-pressed hammer has a slotted shank which works upon T-headed bolts or screws, serving as guides. When the heads of these bolts or screws are turned into line with the slots, the hammer can be removed without the necessity of taking out the cylinder. The knife frames are fitted within open vertical slots in the griffe frame, and the holding- bolts are slightly tightened, so that, should the knives forcibly descend upon the hooks, they may be forced from the frame. The looped ends of the needles s, Fig. 11, pass through slots into a recess r<1>, formed in a board or plate r, which replaces the usual spring-box A spring-pressed block t normally presses the needles forwards, but, before the cylinder acts upon them, they are released by the action of fingers w, which are attached to the sliding-frame of the cylinder, and strike against brackets secured to the block t. The "lintel" frame x and bars y, Figs. 13 and 14, are cast in one piece, instead of being formed separately in the ordinary way. An arrangement of bearings for the cylinder of a jacquard machine, in which the cylinder moves horizontally, comprises bearing-blocks f, cast on or secured to the machine framing by means of set-screws g, passed through brackets i, which may be formed with open slots to allow ready removal of the parts.
Patent GB-190103608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Regenerative Accumulators.
Inventor: RATEAU AUGUSTE CAMILLE EDMOND
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 3608. Rateau, A. C. E. Feb. 19. Exhaust, obtaining power from.- Comprises steam regenerative accumulators for receiving exhaust steam intermittently from engines and delivering steam with regularity to an auxiliary engine and thence to the condenser, or to the condenser directly. As shown in vertical section in Fig. 1, the accumulator is composed of a series of trays 2 arranged one above another in a casing 1, and sometimes containing pieces of scrap iron or other heat-absorbing substance. The steam enters at 9, and passes to the auxiliary engine or condenser at 11. Water of condensation is withdrawn at 15. In order to make the running of the auxiliary engine independent of the main engine, a spring-loaded outlet valve is provided at 17, and also a pipe 18 for supplying steam direct from the main boiler when the main engine is not working In a modification, the pieces of iron or other material are merely piled in a horizontal or vertical vessel as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190109824-A (GB)
Title: Ornamental Plates for the Borders of Graves and Applicable to Garden Borders or to Plant Boxes
Inventor: BUSH FREDERICK JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9824. Bush, F. J. W. May 11. Drawings to Specification. Garden edging; flowers and plants, pots and the like for growing.-Relates to an ornamental metal border to be used for graves, garden beds, and plant boxes. The sides and ends consist of ornamental castings which are secured by dowel pins, screws, or the like to metal standards or columns. In the case of grave borders, tablets with raised letters may be attached to the border.
Patent GB-190117521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wood Shelving and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,521. Robertson, J. Sept. 2. Shelves and shelving.-Relates to nests of shelves which can be readily taken down and put up. The uprights A have on each edge notches or slots a', into which are fitted narrow boards b<1> forming the front and back edges of the shelves. These boards b<1> are rabbeted or tongued and grooved on their inner edges. The spaces between the parts b<1> are filled in with narrow boards b<3> or b<5>. The end uprights have angle fittings d<4>, to prevent the boards b<1> from coming out of the notches a<1>. Beads C are secured to the front edges of the uprights. The ends of the boards b<1> may be supported by fittings D, Figs. 2 and 5.
Patent GB-190117783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Adjusting the Wheel Mechanism of Driving Chains for Cycles and the like
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 17,783. New Hudson Cycle Co. and Raven, W. H. Sept. 5. Chains, adjusting tension of; forks.-Each end of the back-wheel axle S passes through an eccentric plate E, which is rotatably mounted in the flattened end C of the back fork B. The eccentric plate has a boss e<3>, which projects towards the hub and which has flattened sides to engage in a correspondinglyshaped hole in a plate A having a handle a<2>. The chain is adjusted by slackening the nuts N and rotating the eccentric plates by means of the handles.
Patent GB-190124669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Dressing Apparatus of Threshing Machines.
Inventor: GIRLING ISHMAEL
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,669. Girling, I. Dec. 4. Thrashing-machines.-Relates to the dressing- apparatus. Fig. 1 shows the dressing-apparatus in section. A represents the smutter with its shaft B. L represents the riddle-box, and M the revolving screen. A fan C is mounted on a prolongation of the shaft B. The fan C is formed with two inlets E and H, and with an outlet connected to the shoot G leading to the ground. The inlet E draws dust from the corn in the space F as it passes from the smutter A to the riddle-box L. The inlet H draws dust from the corn in the space J as it passes from the riddle-box to the screen M.
Patent GB-190211610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Joints and similar Connections
Inventor: DEAN MARK
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 11,610. Dean, M., and Palmer, E. H. May 21. Jointing with internal ferrules; p l a t e s, securing tubes to. -Relates to joints for pipes, fittings, valves, or other connections in which washers, packing, and interlocking or screwthreaded parts are dispensed with. The jointing-nipple D is of annular form and tapered, and the ends of the pipes or parts to be coupled are flanged, the flanges having lugs for screw tightening-bolts. The joining- surfaces g are tapered like the flange surfaces e, or they are made convex or concave to permit of play in the joint. The pressure surfaces g are preferably roughened and provided with grooves g<1> for the reception of a jointing-tool in fitting or for litharge or other filling-compound. The nipples are applicable to steam radiators, boilers, and fitting connections generally.
Patent GB-190212054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Facings for Golf Clubs and like
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1902-05-27
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 12,054. Kempshall, E. May 27. Moulding celluloid.- The heads of golf clubs are provided with a facing plate composed of alter- nating layers of celluloid and open-mesh fabrics. The layers of celluloid g, f, j, Fig. 3, and fabric H are compressed in moulds 1, 2 whilst heated, so as to cause them to combine, the celluloid being moulded to cover the edges of the fabric as at 4.
Patent GB-190215784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Thermo-electric Couples and Generators.
Inventor: THWING CHARLES BURTON
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 15,784. Thwing, C. B. July 15. Thermo-electric batteries.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section, and Fig. 2 a horizontal section on the line II-II of Fig. 1, of the battery, showing four sets of couples A, B, C, D in position in a casing open at the top and bottom, the united ends 10<c> of each couple projecting into a chimney 15 lined with asbestos and situated above a burner 3. Each couple consists of a positive element 10<a>, made of iron or an alloy in which iron predominates, and a negative element 10<b> of the approximate chemical composition Ni3Cu2. The ends 10<c> of the couple may be united together by an alloy of copper and antimony in the proportions of 9 of the former to 1 of the latter, but copper itself may be used as the solder, and other methods of union than soldering may be employed. Plates of mica or the like are placed between adjacent couples at the ends 10<c>. The rearward ends of the elements 10<b> make connection with the adjacent elements by being placed in pockets 10<e> struck up from the latter.
Patent GB-190216648-A (GB)
Title: Bottle Stopper Rings and the like
Inventor: COCKROFT THOMAS MARSDEN
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,648. Cockroft, T. M. July 28. Stoppers. - Relates to felt packing-rings for bottles, bottle stoppers, and the like. Wool or other feltable fibre, preferably in the form of batt or sliver, is wound on a mandrel, and is loosely bound in place by a woollen thread or a textile covering. Several mandrels are then shaken together, in a box or other apparatus, being at the same time heated and moistened by steam. The felt tubes may then be proofed by impregnating them with drying oils and stoving them until the oil is oxidized. The tubes are finally cut into rings of the required size in a lathe.
Patent GB-190220200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Pins, Hair Combs and the like.
Inventor: BECHTOLD WILLIAM SIMON
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 20,200. Bechtold, W. S. Sept. 16. Hair-pins, combs, &c.-The ends of the shanks of hairpins converge, as at 3, and are also bent towards o r away from the plane of the pin, as at 4. These means of retaining the pins in the bair may also be applied to the teeth of combs, such as side or back combs &c.
Patent GB-190305346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: WHYTE WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 5346. Whyte, W. D. March 7. Binnacles.-Relates to binnacles in which the compass card is lighted from below by a lamp. To the outer shell b is fixed an inner metal oil bowl a, concave at the top and carrying the compass card r. In the lower part of the bowl, a mica ring n is fixed between the inner and outer vessels. The shell b has a window c, glazed with prismatic glass or other transparent substance, at the bottom. The compass card is lit at the edges by an electric or other lamp removably fitted at the bottom of a reflector d, which is preferably conical, and is fixed by strips i to a ring j at the bottom of the outer shell. "Deflector rings" k, l are fitted round the ring and the top of the reflector, and glass partitions f, g are arranged across its upper part. Holes in the reflector allow free air circulation in its various parts, and the deflector rings tend to expel heated air downwards and to reflect any stray light ont. The windows minimize the effects of air currents, and the "dishing" of the top tends to keep the centre of the card dark. As modifications, the window c may be replaced by a bull's-eye or other lens or by a prism, or one or both of the partitions f, g may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190308848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Igniters for Mine Fuses
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 8848. Lake, H. H., [Soc. Francaise des Munitions de Chasse de Tir, et de Guerre]. April 18. Blasting and mining fuses.-Relates to safety friction igniting-devices. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of construction, and Fig. 5 shows a modification. The priming c is carried by a paper plug b in the outer paper tube a, and is secured by a metal cap a<1>. The fuze cord j is carried in the inner paper tube e, and is secured therein by clamping the tube e and its metal liner i to the fuze cord. Split tubes f, f<1> form an annular space for cooling the powder gases during their exit. The tube f<1> is supported by a cross-wire g, and the inner tube e is prevented from premature advance by a tape h. After the tape has been torn off, the tube e can be pushed forwards, to enable the metal friction piece d to be rotated on the priming c to ignite the fuze. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the plug b is secured by turning in the outer tube a, the friction piece d is formed of a twist of wire, and the holding-tape is replaced by abutments k, k<1> on the outer tube a and the sleeve l of the inner tube e.
Patent GB-190318208-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protector for the Chest, Joints, and the like.
Inventor: TATTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-09-24
Abstract: 18,208. Tatton, W. Aug. 24. Chest protectors; ; knee-caps for personal wear; pads.-Protectors for the chest, joints, and the like are made of raw silk in cocoon state, known as silk caps, which are pulled and shaped to form a padding or lining, and stitched or otherwise secured to suitable shapes of silk cloth.
Patent GB-190318423-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of an Improved Manure.
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 18,423. Morris, P. A., Jenner, A. E., and Wakeley Bros. & Co. Aug. 26. Manures.-Spent brewers' hops are mixed with one or more of the following substances, viz., street sweepings, horse or cow dung, and market refuse of either animal or vegetable character. Kainite may be added to.the mixture, or an admixture of spent hops and kainite alone may be used. Super. phosphate of lime, fish manure, or shoddy may also be introduced..
Patent GB-190319861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kettles and like Utensils.
Inventor: TONKS JOHN EDGAR
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 19,861. Tonks, J. E. Sept. 15. Kettles.-A kettle consists of the water chamber a, provided with the downwardly extending flange b, and the steam chamber f provided with the hinged lid b<1>. A hole b<2> is formed in the flange b, to communicate between the water chamber a and the spout g.
Patent GB-190320868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling and Purifying Producer Gases
Inventor: TWEEDALE EDMUND
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,868. Tweedale, E., Tweedale, S., and Smalley, J. Sept. 29. Purifying gas; producer gas.-In an arrangement for cooling and removing dust and other impurities from producer gas, the gas is led from the producer 1, Fig. 1, by a pipe 2 which enters a cylindrical chamber 3 tangentially. The gases thus receive a whirling motion, the dust &c. dropping to the bottom of the chamber, and being removed as required. The chamber 3 is divided by a horizontal plate 4 above the orifice of the pipe 2, and the plate supports two concentric tubes 5, between which are passed the air and steam on their way to the producer. The gases pass up through the inner tube and down around the outer tube to the orifice 11 which leads to a similar chamber 3. In the last chamber before the gas enters the scrubber 13, the water that is usually pumped from the settling-tanks to the top of the air-heating tower is passed through the annular space between the concentric tubes, thus cooling the gases and heating the water. In applying the dust collector to ordinary superheaters (Specifications No. 12,440, A.D. 1893, and No. 18,582, A.D. 1899, being referred to in the Provisional Specification), the gases are led tangentially into an enlarged chamber 15A, Fig. 3, which is connected to the producer 1 by a pipe 16. The lower end of the superheater pipe 17 projects below the orifice of the pipe 16, and the gases pass up through the pipe 17 and through the superheater as usual. A similar chamber may be provided at the exit of the superheater.
Patent GB-190321443-A (GB)
Title: Rock Drills and like Percussive Tools.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 21,443. Fairweather, W., [Wagner Palmros Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 6. Rock drills ; breaking-down appliances. - The tool shaft 1 is worked by an air cushion which is compressed behind the piston 7 partly by the piston itself and partly by an auxiliary pump 10. The piston 7 is moved mechanically on its compressing-stroke and then released. The apparatus is suitable for rock drills, breaking-down coal, riveting, chipping, caulking, &c. It is described as a rock drill and as being driven by an electromotor 30 through speed-reducing gear 32, 34. The wheel 34 drives through a resilient connection on a crank-pin 35, Fig. 1, or crank 35<a>, Fig. 11 ; the crank-pins work in slotted crossheads 37. In Figs. 1 and 5 the pistonrod 9 is shown attached to the crosshead by hooks 40 which are spread by an air piston 40<a> and engage horns 39. At the end of the backstroke, rollers on the casing 44 engage the hooks and release them. The crank 35<a> shown in Fig. 11 is free as soon as it passes the back dead centre. The pump is driven from the crosshead and the amount of air that it delivers is determined by weighting its suction valve and by varying its clearance. The air is drawn through a filter into the pump as well as into the front of the cylinder, the inlet 22 to the cylinder being situated so that some air is entrapped and serves as a cushion in addition to the buffer 24. A relief valve 46 worked by a lever 51 is opened at starting until the armature has acquired its normal speed, and another relief valve is opened by the piston impinging against it if the drill should become stuck and the cylinder be pulled towards it. The drill is rotated by its spindle 5<a> working through a nut 5<b> which is allowed to turn in one direction only by a pawl 5<c>. The casing 44 may contain lubricant. The apparatus may be carried by a clip 6 on a rod and fed forwards by a screw 6<c>.