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Patent GB-189728910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hammocks.
Inventor: PALMER ISAAC EMERSON
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 28,910. Palmer, I. E. Dec. 7. Hammocks.-The network of the hammock is made double at b, b<1> and is provided with loops b<2>, b<3> to engage with cross-bars a, a<1>, a<2>, a<3> ou a frame A as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The head end is supported by cords as usual. Cords C proceed from the bottom of the sides of the frame A to a hook, and the foot of the mattress is connected to cords c<2> which pass round bearings on the hook and are connected to a cord c which has a cleat c<1> running on one of the cords C. The foot end B' can thus be independently adjusted. In Fig. 4, the foot cross-bar F is connected by cords f, f<1> to cleats f <2>, f<3> running on the cord C<1>. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the supporting-cords zig-zag through eyes g<1> on the frame.
Patent GB-189803670-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Bicycle Supports.
Inventor: ELLIOTT HAROLD HIBBERD
Filed: 1898-02-14
Granted: 1899-02-14
Abstract: 3670. Elliott, H. H. Feb. 14. supports for bicycles. Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 13,355, A.D. 1896. Two arms C carrying rollers D are provided with bosses c to fit on inclined pins mounted on a bracket fixed to the bicycle frame I. The bracket consists of a telescopic pillar A, B fitted to a clamp H, the part B carrying a forwardly-projecting plate B<1> on which the inclined pins b are mounted. Springs E and V-grooves and projections B<2> tend to keep the arms C in an extended position. The pins are connected by a bridge-piece b<2>. The arms are raised when required by a lever M acting through a quadrant m and cord &c. K, passing round swivelling guide-pulleys L. The lever is lock by engaging with a catch n.
Patent GB-189816642-A (GB)
Title: Disinfecting Ventilator or Sewer Gas and Germ Destroyer.
Inventor: DUNSTAN HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 16,642. Dunstan, H. G. July 30. Ventilating; disinfecting. - The ventilator shown in section is built into the boundary wall of buildings and connected by the spigot B to the drain. A square grating is placed at A, and a circular one at C. Disinfectant is placed in a vessel at D.
Patent GB-189821361-A (GB)
Title: Improved Material for Purifying, Filtering, Clarifying, and Sterilizing Liquids.
Inventor: LOZE AUGUSTE EMILE HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 21,361. LozÞ, A. E. H. March 7, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Liquids, purifying; filtering-media.-The water or other liquid, wine, beer, &c. to be treated is mixed with a powder, prepared by calcining infusorial earth and afterwards washing it, if necessary, with acid and water successively. The powder is then allowed to settle, or the mixture may be passed through asbestos, papier mÔchÚ, cellulose paper, textile fabric, or other material, the combination of one of these materials with a layer of the powder deposited thereon constituting the filtering-medium.
Patent GB-189824567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 24,567. Fell, J. C., [Siegrist, J. G.]. Nov. 21. Cameras; shutters.-Relates to a focal plane shutter, consisting of a frame D containing a slit, which is caused to pass rapidly over the surface of the plate or film A, by means of a cord winding on the spring-actuated pulley R. The frame D is connected to the front of the camera by a flexible bellows E, E<1>, which shuts off side lighting from the plate.
Patent GB-189905079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fruit Pulping and Juice Extracting Apparatus.
Inventor: HUNT CHARLES
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 5079. Hunt, C. March 8. Fruit, squeezing.- Relates to improvements upon the apparatus described in Specification No. 25,163, A.D. 1897. A bowl or cup 1, having a downwardly-projecting tube 14, is mounted in a frame 2 secured to a sleeve 3. Upon the bowl and frame is placed a corrugated conical piece 9, upon which the fruit, such as half an orange or lemon, is placed. Upon the sleeve is fitted a bevel-wheel 5 gearing with a disc 16. The apparatus is thus rotated by the handle 18. In a modified construction, a handle is clamped directly on to the sleeve, which can be rocked by it. The juice flows through perforations 11 and down into the receptacle 15.
Patent GB-189905243-A (GB)
Title: Tune-sheet Chest for Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: PETER RUDOLF
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 5243. Peter, R. March 10. Automatic instruments. - Relates to cases or cabinets for containing tune-sheets. The front c and one side a are hinged so as to open in the manner shown, and pivoted to the back e are strips g having pins h, which are capable of sliding in grooves i in the side a. These strips support on pivots frames constructed as shown of an upright q projecting from which are rails rand p, the latter being slotted, and both being secured by stays s and o. The tune-sheet is passed through the slot in the rail p and between the stays s. The supporting-frames thus shut up automatically into the box when it is closed, while when it is open, the names of the pieces can be readily inspected before removing them from their place.
Patent GB-189909142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curative and Immunizing Preparations.
Inventor: LOEW OSCAR
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 9142. Loew, O. May 1. Medicines; injections; anti-toxines.-Relates to a preparation for treating anthrax, cholera, typhoid fever, diphtheria, black plague, &c. The enzym produced by bacillus pyocyaneus is mixed with fresh blood, spleen, or liver, caustic potash and potassium oxalate are added to induce combination and prevent coagulation, and the mixture is used for subcutaneous injection in treating anthrax &c. A purified enzym solution is prepared by filtering the bacillus preparation, neutralizing the filtrate. evaporating in vacuo to one-tenth of its bulk, and dialysing. Dextrin is then dissolved in the solution, and the solution is poured into absolute alcohol, thus precipitating an intimate mixture of the enzym and dextrin which, when separated and dried, is fairly stable. The dextrin may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189913294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Labelling Machines.
Inventor: STRASBURGER FRANK CHARLES HERR
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 13,294. Strasburger, F. C. H. June 27. Printing-apparatus combined with label-affixing apparatus.-The labels 62, before they are pasted and affixed on bottles, are printed on the back with the date or other device by means of the stamp 73, spring-mounted on the back of the paste box 45, which is moved backwards and forwards on the guides 48 so as to bring the stamp over the label holder and the inking-pad 76 alternately. The holder and pad are carried on the shank 64, which is lifted by the spring 70 and depressed by a cam-actuated lever 65.
Patent GB-189914911-A (GB)
Title: Improved Regulator for Petroleum and other Motors.
Inventor: CROUAN HENRI MARIE LEON
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 14,911. Crouan, H. M. L. July 19. Centrifugal governors for oil and other engines. A heavy ring D tends by centrifugal force to set itself crosswise of the shaft, and, through a lever b pivoted to the wheel R, the sleeve m, and threearmed levers l, to control the throttle valve H and the moment of ignition. The speed may be a ajusted by turning the sleeve x on the lever l by means of the rod T, thus altering the length of the link y, z, and consequently the opening of the valve H relatively to the position of the governor D.
Patent GB-189922425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Acetylene or other Hydro-carbons from Carbide, and By-products thereof.
Inventor: ATKINS GEORGE JONES
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-11-09
Abstract: 22,425. Atkins, G. J. Nov. 9. Starch.-Relates to the production of acetylene gas and various bye-products, and consists in mixing with a carbide one or more solid, comparativelydry, substances containing oxygen and hydrogen, either in chemical combination with other elements or as water of crystallation or water of combination. Among the substances used for decomposing the carbide and the products obtained are the following :-Crushed potatoes, or other matter containing starch, the lime in this case being sifted out of the residue, and the starch and albuminous mattors being then recovered by the usual processes.
Patent GB-189924604-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tire.
Inventor: WRIGHT ALFRED EMANUEL
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,604. Wright, A. E. Dec. 11. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-The rubber tube a, of a pneumatic tyre having a reinforcing-strip c aud a rubber tread c<1>, is provided with an internal helically-coiled spring s, the ends of which are fastened to sleeves b, b<1>. One sleeve b<1> has a reduced part b<2> which fits into the other sleeve b and which is secured therein by a hollow bolt d provided with screw-threaded parts d', d<2> for engaging with corresponding holes in the sleeves. The bolt d passes through the valve-hole in the rim, and receives an inflating-valve.
Patent GB-190010074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Brakes for Railway Cars and the like.
Inventor: NEWELL FRANK CLARENCE
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1901-05-31
Abstract: 10,074. Newell, F. C. May 31. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to braking systems for railway cars in which a special braking controller is provided independent of the running controller, which may also be connected to the braking-circuit to control the brakes. Fig. 1 shows the braking and running circuits and connections for a car having two motors A and a magnetic brake device with running controllers C, C' and reversing-switches D, D<1> at each end of the car, which is fitted with two braking-controllers, of which B is shown in the running position and B<1> in the braking position. The movement of the switch B<1> to the position shown in Fig. 1 disconnects the controller C' from the main line, and cuts off the supply of current, connecting the motors in a local braking-circuit so that, as the car continues to run by its momentum, the motors act as generators to supply current to the braking-circuit. If the controller C' be moved to the right so as to make contact between the bars 13, 14 and the terminal points TC and R<1>, the current will be shunted around a portion of the resistance, and the main portion of the current will pass out of the resistances R through the lead R<1>, instead of passing through the whole of the resistance, and, as the controller is moved further to the right, the resistance in the braking-circuit will be further diminished. If the braking-controller B<1> be moved so as to bring the bars 34, 35 in contact with the points BR<1> and R', the current will be shunted around a portion of the resistance in the manner indicated. The construction of the driver's switch or controller is fully described in the Specification.
Patent GB-190011760-A (GB)
Title: Process for Cultivating Yeast for Fermenting Starchy Materials.
Inventor: BAUER EMIL
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 11,760. Bauer, E. June 28. Yeast.-Relates to a process of cultivating yeast for fermenting starchy materials such as maize, rice, or potatoes without malt yeast, that is yeast grown in a mash of malt and rye, potatoes, and maize and without the production of lactic acid. For this purpose a mash prepared from maize, rice, or potatoes is acidified with sulphuric acid or an acid other than lactic acid, a nutrient prepared from beer yeast is added to it, and the mixture is then sterilized and fermented with mother yeast or with fresh pure yeast. The nutrient is prepared from pressed beer yeast by mixing it with water and liquefied yeast, and the product is allowed to stand and to work for some days, after which it is fit for use. When preparing this nutrient for the first time, the use of liquefied yeast is ornitted, and some wild hops or waste hops are added to prevent putrefaction. A nutrient may also be prepared by steaming yeast with or without the use of a mineral acid.
Patent GB-190014257-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Veil-fastening Devices.
Inventor: TOLLEMACHE MARGARET
Filed: 1900-08-09
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,257. Tollemache, M. Aug. 9. Veil fastenings. -The fastener consists of a perforated disc a pivoted to a disc d. The end of the veil is twisted up under the wearer's chin, and is passed through the opening b; the disc d then is brought over the disc a to lock the end of the veil in place.
Patent GB-190101122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Telephone Systems applicable generally to Step-by-Step Mechanism Driven or Controlled by Electrical Impulses.
Inventor: JANNEY CHARLES O
Filed: 1901-01-17
Granted: 1902-02-17
Abstract: 1122. Janney, C. O. Jan. 17. Switches.-Relates to means for controlling stepby-step mechanism electrically, particularly applicable in automatic telephone exchanges, the object being to ensure that the driven mechanism is in step with the driving-mechanism. Fig. 1 shows one application, a number of outlying stations being connected up to a central exchange. There are more contacts on the switch 1 at each telephone than on the corresponding switch 4 at the exchange. In order to secure that the switch 4 is at zero when a call is to be sent, the switch 1 is rotated, the switch 4 following it until it reaches zero, at which point it is held until the switch 1 has also been turned to zero. Then both can be started together. Figs. 2,3,4, and 5 show the construction of the switch 4. The rotary switch arm 9 is mounted on a shaft 8, on which is also loosely mounted an escapement mechanism. An electromagnet 11 is fixed in the back of the base, and its armature carries a pawl 14 engaging a ratchetwheel 13 fixed on the shaft. The electromagnet is connected to the telephones and switch 1. On rotating the switch 1, an intermittent current is sent to the electromagnet, and the wheel 13 and shaft 8 are rotated until the zero position is reached, when a stop 42 holds the armature. The stop 42 is controlled by a cam 34 acting through a special arrangement of levers, and remains in position until the escape-wheel 23 has rotated and again freed the stop.
Patent GB-190104222-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Capturing Pure Air and Means for Warming and Distributing same in Insalubrious Centres.
Inventor: CHOPARD GASTON ALBERT
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 4222. Chopard, G. A., and Chopard, L. M. Feb. 27. Disinfecting.-Pure air is medicated, perfumed, heated, or cooled, and supplied through mains, or otherwise conveyed for distribution in insalubrious localities. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement for supplying and treating the air. An air compressor supplies a series of vessels 6, 7, 21, 22, 23 in the first two of which may be placed antiseptic or balsamic liquids. The vessel 6 is constructed with the cover 9 which serves as a pressure regulator. By means of suitable inlet and outlet pipes and taps, the air may be passed direct to the mains or to the reservoirs or be passed through one or other of the air-treating reservoirs.
Patent GB-190107813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and Heat Conservators used in connection with Steam Generators.
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 7813. Clark, A. M., [Taylor Steam Economist Co.]. April 16. Feedwater, heating and purifying.- Relates to apparatus for condensing exhaust steam and thereby heating feedwater for the boiler and air for the furnace. The water of condensation, freed from grease &c., is also used as feed. The exhaust steam is passed through a chamber A, Fig. 2, with water heating and settling chambers B above and a feedtank C below. The chamber A is divided by baffleplates forming a tortuous passage, and is traversed by coils of air pipes F through which air is forced on its way to the furnace. Exhaust steam may be mixed with the air. Water of condensation passes to a separator K, from which grease &c. rising to the surface is drawn off. The purified water passes into the tank C, whence it is taken by the feedpump. Heated and purified water from the chambers B is also led into the separator. The supply of water to the chambers B, which are in communication one with another, is controlled by a float in the separator K. Fig. 4 shows a supplementary condenser composed of radiating tubes S, S' and connecting-tubes S<3>, which rotates in the socket D' by the reaction of jets of steam escaping from nozzles U, U. Water of condensation is withdrawn into the vessel X.
Patent GB-190109244-A (GB)
Title: Plugs for Tobacco-pipes and Cigar and Cigarette Holders
Inventor: LIVSEY JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 9244. Livsey, J. E. May 4. Plugs for tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders are made hollow and may contain absorbent material. Fig. 1 shows a spiral spring b surmounted by a perforated plate a, and Fig. 4 a perforated metal plug with a detachable perforated cover. A plug may also be made entirely of coiled wire.
Patent GB-190112934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners
Inventor: BERNSON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 12,934. Bernson, C. W. June 25. Gas burners. -The hollow cylindrical body A of metal or plastic material is flattened towards its upper end, where a somewhat flaring gas orifice b<1> is formed parallel with the flat end. The " spread- " ing " or expansion of the flame first induced by the flaring orifice b<1> is amplified by lips c', which cause eddies in the air-supply current. The lips c<1> may, however, be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190116531-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Self-oiling and Aligning Bearing.
Inventor: HINDLE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 16,531. Hindle, J. H. Aug. 17. Lubricating.-Relates to a self-oiling and aligning bearing for electric generators, motors, &c, The casing is made in two parts C, D, jointed together and secured by bolts, and the part D may form a portion of the casing E of the machine. Each of the parts is formed with an internal flange H, H<1>, bored to form a seating for a spherical portion of the bearing-bush A. By releasing the bolts securing the parts C, D the bush will adjust itself, and by tightening up the bolts the bush may be secured in the adjusted position. Upon detaching the part C the bush is accessible, and may be removed and replaced. The casing forms a reservoir for the oil, which is conveyed to the shaft I by rings B rotating on the shaft in grooves cut in the bush. Excess of oil escapes by means of a passage J in the bush to a chamber K, from which it drains away. Feed-holes O, O<1> for the lubricant and threaded holes N, N' for the insertion of drain cocks are provided in the casing. In a modification, a set-screw passes through the casing to secure the bush, and in this case the flanges H, H<1> need not act as clamps for the bush. The passage J may be replaced by holes in the flanges, a discharge cock being fitted to the chamber K.
Patent GB-190117308-A (GB)
Title: A Washable and Waterproof Carpet.
Inventor: MONTGOMERY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1902-08-29
Abstract: 17,308. Montgomery, W. Aug. 29. Coated fabrics.-A washable and waterproof carpet, or floorcloth, wall covering, or the like, is produced by coating fabric or material, such as felt, flannel, cloth, or canvas, with a mixture of boiled linseed oil, wood flour, benzine, and colouring-matter, which may be composed of paint, size, and driers. Patterns or devices may be printed upon the coated fabric. Flock, cow-hair, or the like may be added to the coating-composition.
Patent GB-190117686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Valves for Pneumatic Tyres and Similar Services.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,686. Lucas, H., and Sloper, T. Sept. 4. Tyres, pneumatic.-The lock-nut A, which secures the casing of an inflating-valve to a pneumatic tyre or the like, is prevented from becoming accidentally unscrewed, by providing the undersurface with grooves a which engage with a projection b, or projections, on the washer plate B. An elastic connection between the washer plate and the head of the valve-casing is given by the interposed air tube C, which may be supplemented by a rubber or other elastic washer. In a modified form, the projections are on the nut and the grooves on the washer plate.
Patent GB-190125113-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Protecting Water Pipes or Conduits against Effects of Frost.
Inventor: DUYL JOZUA CORNELIS HENDRIKUS
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 25,113. Duyl, J. C. H. van. Dec. 9. Lift valves; freezing, preventing; shocks, preventing.-Relates to means for protecting water pipes or conduits against the effects of frost. To effect protection, the street main is cut off from the house pipes, and the water is drained off from the pipes through a cellar cock or valve, air-admission valves being combined with the ordinary draw-off cocks or valves a, Fig. 1, or an air valve is provided at the uppermost part of the pipe. The bottom g of the casing of the cock beneath the valve-seat b is made straight to prevent water from lodging beneath the valve seat. The air valve employed may comprise the disc valve o arranged in the casing l, or the disc o closirg the bore n of the valve-spindle r, motion being limited by the screw cap s, or by the pin p fixed to the triangular spindle m. In another form of air valve, a ball which closes against a rubber ring, and is supported on ribs when the valve is open, is employed. The thread i of the valve-spindle may be made finer than usual to lessen shocks. For use in conjunction with a dependent water pipe, the equilibrium or double-disc valve may be used to afford an automatic discharge of the water in the pipes.
Patent GB-190125606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters.
Inventor: CHAMBERLAND CHARLES EDOUARD
Filed: 1901-12-14
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 25,606. Chamberland, C. E. Dec. 14. Filters of similar filtering-units; connections, joints for. -Consists of a filter which can be cheaply made and readily taken apart. It comprises a number of cylinders a, formed in one with the inlet pipe d, each containing a filtering - body or candle b, and a cover r formed in one with the outlet pipe f, the flanges c of the filtering - bodies being held liquidtight between the cover and the cylinders a by means of clamps h. There may be only one cylinder a and candle b ; or, in a modification, several candles b may be supported in a single cylinder by a perforated plate with which their flanges engage. The candles bare preferably made as described in Specification No. 5339, A.D. 1884, and resembling those described in that Specification, and in Specification No. 11,090, A.D. 1894. The filter may be used for wines or other beverages as well as for water.