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Patent GB-189704441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Spiritous Liquors and the Products obtained therefrom.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-02-18
Granted: 1897-12-24
Abstract: 4441. Boult, A. J., [Fryklind, K. E. N.]. Feb. 18. Distilling spirits and wine.-In the manufacture of alcoholic beverages by distillation, the residues are preserved in good condition for future use by first slightly reducing the pressure in the still and then conducting the distillation at a temperature of from 30‹ to 60‹ C., the reduced pressure being maintained by regulating the condensation. The invention may also be applied to the reduction of the alcoholic strength of wines or spirits, which may afterwards be brought back to their original strength by the addition of pure alcohol thereto.
Patent GB-189710921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preservation of Fish, Crustacea, and the like.
Inventor: BREZZO CARLO
Filed: 1897-05-03
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 10,921. Brezzo, C. May 3. Preserving food.-Fish, crustacea, and the like are preserved by enclosing them in a tin or other suitable receptacle, exhausting the receptacle, hermetically sealing it while exhausted, and subjecting the sealed vessel to the action of steam or boiling water. The empty spaces in the vessel may be filled with a preservative or flavouring liquid. Exhaustion, though preferable, is not necessary.
Patent GB-189720190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Supply of String at Shop Counters
Inventor: GOUGH WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-09-02
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 20,190. Gough, W. Sept. 2. String holders.-The holder C for string &c. is provided with trunnions S<1>, which, on withdrawing the thread, roll on an incline f<2>, and, when the thread is cut, roll back again to re-wind the excess of thread withdrawn. The frame F may be suspended from a bar B or attached to base. The bobbin or holder thus mounted may also be used for braid, ribbons, and the like.
Patent GB-189722036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connecting Parts of Cranks and Driving Wheels and like Mechanism.
Inventor: HEWETT THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-25
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 22,036. Hewett, T. Sept. 25. Cranks ; chain-wheels.-Relates to means for securing cranks to chain-wheels or connecting together the parts of chain-wheels &c., applicable in velocipedes and other chain-driven vehicles. A disc k<1>, formed in one with or secured to the crank k, is provided with a series of projections k<3> which pass through corresponding slots in the chain-wheel, and are then burred or riveted over ; or the parts may be further secured by screws or rivets. In a modification, a screw-thread is cut on the outer faces of the projections to engage with a screwed cap ; a reinforcing-ring may be placed inside the projections. A chamber k<4> may be formed in the side of the disc to receive a porous washer, which serves to absorb lubricant, exclude dust, or both. In connecting together the two halves of a chain-wheel, such as the driven-wheel in a bicycle, both parts are slotted to receive projections on a ring which is screwed on the axle.
Patent GB-189724766-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mark-knot for Ropes and Cables.
Inventor: CORSSEN GUSTAV ADOLPH
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 24,766. Corssen, G. A. Oct. 26. Marking ropes forming the running gear on board ship &c. A rope is marked where desired by means of a block a of wood, metal, &c. which is grooved to take the strands and bored to receive the core.
Patent GB-189726073-A (GB)
Title: Improved Contrivances for Steering Ploughs more particularly Rotary Disc Ploughs and also for Adjusting the Depth of their Cut.
Inventor: REDFERN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 26,073. Redfern, G. F., [Peacock, W. C.]. Nov. 9. Ploughs. - Relates to means of adjusting the depth of cut and of steering ploughs, especially rotarydisc ploughs. The vertical portions D of the axles of the e carrying-wheels are mounted so as to turn freely in ears C' of blocks shding in undercut guides in brackets A secured to the main frame. Teeth are formed on the said blocks to engage with worms on spindles actuated from the crank shafts f, f by the bevel gearings shown, to raise or lower the frame on the carrying-wheels. The steering of the plough is effected by the following gearing:-A worm H, actuated by a crank shaft extending to near the driver's seat, operates a pivoted segmentconnected by links i, i to arms I, I, which are mounted on a squared part of the vertical portions D of the wheel axles. The arms I, I of the said axles are connected together by links i', i'. A modification of this gearing is described in which only one arm I of special form is employed for each axle D.
Patent GB-189730417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spittoons.
Inventor: SCHMIDT CARL GEORG ALOIS
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 30,417. Schmidt, C. G. A. Dec. 23. Spittoons. - The receptacle a is provided with a cover d which can be moved aside by turning the rod c, of length sufficient to use easily when standing. Fig. 5 shows a modification.
Patent GB-189730897-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Counting Mechanism for Typewriters.
Inventor: GRIFFITH CHARLES LEOPOLD TROYT
Filed: 1897-12-31
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 30,897. Griffith, C. L. T. Dec. 31. Type-writers and like machines.-Relates to a means of actuating a word-counting apparatus. A rod D is connected to a lever N which carries a bar M under the letter keys L', L<4>. Another rod E is pivoted to the spacing-key S. The rods D, E carry projections F, G which are adapted to throw over the spring tumbler A, A', A<3>, and through the connecting-rod H<1> advance the counter K<1>. Thus, when any key L<1>-L<4> is depressed to begin a word, the tumbler is thrown over into the position shown, and remains there until the spacing-key is depressed and throws it back again to actuate the counter. The tumbler remains in this position, however many times the spacing-key is depressed, till the next word is commenced.
Patent GB-189805891-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Indicating the Boiling of Water in Kettles and like Utensils.
Inventor: WHITAKER ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-03-10
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 5891. Whitaker, A. March 10. Signals, whistle.- In order to indicate the commencement of boiling in a saucepan or kettle, a whistle B or siren of suitable construction is fitted to the lid A.
Patent GB-189807856-A (GB)
Title: Spraying and Sprinkling Apparatus.
Inventor: WILKINSON ARTHUR CHARLES
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 7856. Wilkinson, A. C., [Dunn, G. A., Dunn, R. F., and Conn, W. A.]. April 1. Watering-carts.-The water is contained in a hollow roller A. Air is forced into the roller by a pump F driven from a crank shaft D geared to the roller. The air forces the water out of the tank through pipes K and sprinklers M. The air and water pipes pass through stuffing-boxes in the trunnions B of the roller.
Patent GB-189817237-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Administering Respirable Anæsthetics.
Inventor: MARSTON ROBERT
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 17,237. Marston, R. Aug. 10. Anµsthetics, administering.- Anµsthetics for respiration are mixed in any desired proportion in a metal storage receptacle A, e.g., chloroform is poured in, excess being removed through a siphon tap K, and air is forced in by a pump D, E. Other mixtures instanced are nitrous oxide with air, oxygen, or narcotics, and the compound of alcohol, chloroform, and ether, known as ACE. This vessel A is provided with taps P for use either as outlets or inlets, and a pressure gauge, which serves to indicate the proportions of the mixture. The anµsthetics may be further mixed with a proportion of air by opening the stop cock P in the outlet Q, and injecting the compressed mixture through a nozzle S into a wider tube R, closed by a perforated plate T over which revolves a similarly-perforated plate U provided with a pointer U<1> and graduations V, to limit the admission of the external air. Two rotating or sliding tubes, one inside the other, and one or both having perforations, may replace this regulating-device. The tube R is connected by aT-piece W, or by a four-way trunk, to a distensible reservoir Y, and thence to a flexible trunk X provided with branches Z and terminals A', which deliver inside the mouth. Each terminal forms part of a lip distender, which clasps both sides of the cheek, and may fit over the junction of the lips, being secured in position by springs, cords, bands, links, gauze, netting, &c. encircling the chin, ears, and part of the neck and face. A nasal compress may also be used. The apparatus may be made wholly or partly of bone, ivory, leather, textile fabrics, wood, metal, porcellaneous substances, compounds of caoutchouc, gutta-percha, linolein, olein, glue, gelatine, pyroxylin, celluloid, xyloidin, &c.
Patent GB-189824220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rims for Detachable Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LOOG HERMANN
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 24,220. Loog, H., and Gubbins, R. R. Nov. 17. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The rim B, shown in section in Figs. 2 and 3, comprises two flanged rings C, D, each of which receives one edge of the tyre cover A. The two rings are normally held together by a flanged band E, of which the overlapping ends E<1> are secured by means of the stem G of the inflating-valve. This passes through slots in the ends of the band and through the rim to receive a screw nut on tightening which the ends of the band are secured between the rim and the clip F. The flanges of the band E are gradually tapered away towards the ends, as shown in Fig. 4, so as to allow one ring C to be easily detached from the other when the air tube is punctured or otherwise deflated.
Patent GB-189906951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing for Piston and other Rods.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6951. Imray, O., [Shaw, A.]. March 30. Stuffing - boxes.- Relates to metallic packing for piston and other r o d s. The packing-metal 20 is contained in cavities in two sets of trapezoidal blocks 16, shown in plan in Fig. 2, arranged at rightangles to each other. These blocks are clasped by casing pieces 21 acted on by spring bolts 22 so as to cause the packing to close against the rod. The packing is flanked by ballseated washers 13, 25, the whole being resiliently pressed home by spring bolts. The packing is completed by a grooved ring 10 contained in a socket on the plate 6.
Patent GB-189912627-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Electric Battery Plates.
Inventor: ANDREAS ERNST
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,627. Andreas, E. June 16. Secondary batteries.-A plate or electrode is made by first subjecting a lead plate to pressure so as to produce on each side a number of roof-shaped projections a, Fig. 2, and to leave a central stiffening-piece b. The projections a are then cross-cut by a file-cutting or like machine, so as to produce the effect shown in Fig. 1. The cuts may be oblique in direction.
Patent GB-189916315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Lamp Shades.
Inventor: WADHAM MALCOLM WYNDHAM
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 16,315. Wadham, M. W. Aug. 10. Lamp shades and shade holders.-To permit of the shade being opened more or less as required, or folded for packing, the ribs l are pivoted at h to a ring R', which is connected to the lamp ring R by wires w, upon which slides a ring r to which the struts s are attached. Spring catches c support the ring r when the frame is in the extended position shown in Fig. 1, and these catches are released by pressing upon the thumbpieces e when it is required to lower the shade into the position shown in Fig. 2. The catches c may be connected together to facilitate their manipulation, and additional catches may be provided to allow the shade to be held in intermediate positions. The struts s, instead of being arranged to slide upon the ribs l, may be pivoted to them and to the movable ring r.
Patent GB-189918749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Propulsion of Ships or the like and Means therefor.
Inventor: VOLTOR ANTOINE
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 18,749. Voltor, A. Sept. 16. Paddle-wheels.-A shaft a passing through both sides of the ship has mounted in each end a short spindle d carrying one or two flat blades or floats b, b. This spindle is turned through an angle of 90‹ during each half revolution of the shaft a, so that each blade is presented edgewise during one half of the revolution and flatwise during the other. This turning movement is effected by a disc c mounted on the spindle and connected by pins to rods f, f situated in grooves in the shaft a and provided with pins moving along a groove t<1> in a thimble or ring t. By rotating this ring through 180‹, the direction of propulsion is reversed without reversing the shaft a or the motor. The spindle d is lubricated by forcing oil through one of the grooves in the shaft a. The oil returns through a hole m, Fig. 5, in the shaft communicating with a transverse passage o.
Patent GB-190002625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Unwinding and Disintegrating Bales of Cotton.
Inventor: AUMANN LOUIS AUGUST
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 2625. Aumann, L. A. Feb. 9. Openers.-Relates to apparatus for unwinding and disintegrating cylindrical bales of cotton. The bale or lap is supported on a pair of rollers 1, 2 suitably driven, and the material is drawn therefrom by a pair of rollers 10. 11, one of which may be fluted and passed through a trough or channel 18 to a spiked apron 20. The rollers 10, 11 travel at a surface speed which is greater than that of the rollers 1, 2 and less than that of the apron, so that the material is stretched between the rollers 10, 11 and the bale and is torn by the spiked apron against the lower edge of the channel 54. The material is delivered by the apron 20 either on to the floor or to an apparatus by which it is conveyed to the opener proper. The teeth or spikes of the apron 20 are fixed in wooden slats secured to a canvas backing ; 27, 28 are shields or guards at each side of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190004052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Sound Records.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-03-02
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4052. Johnson, J. Y., [American Graphophone Co.]. March 2. Phonographs. -Records for pbonographs are copied and reproduced by forming a thin matrix 2, Fig. 2, on the master record 1, and after the removal of the master record by fracture or otherwise forming a thin reproduction 3, Fig. 6, which is removable by collapsing or otherwise and may then be mounted on a support 4. The matrix is preferably formed by electroplating, by dipping or otherwise coating the master record with a solution such as gelatine with or without a bichromate waterproofing-solution. The duplicate record may be formed as a film by flowing or otherwise. bringing into contact with the matrix an impressible liquid or semi-liquid solution, such as celluloid, silicate of soda, plaster of Paris, a mixture of resin and beeswax, &c. The impression material may be on a backing.
Patent GB-190005714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving Gear of Motor Cycles.
Inventor: EARP WALTER
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 5714. Earp, W., and Harding, H. F. March 27. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a two-speed gear in combination with free or clutch wheels, connected by driving-chains, in which either speed gear may be thrown into action by a side motion of the foot on the pedal. The rod f of the pedal can slide in the end plates h, and the toe pieces g, on being pressed sideways, shoots forwards or withdraws the bolt p, locking or unlocking the loose high-speed chain-wheel a, or its equivalent, with or to the crank. The block k is fixed to the rod f and to the tubular slide o which is attached to the bolt p. The low-speed wheel b is fixed to the axle d.
Patent GB-190010082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condiment Holders.
Inventor: HANSEN MADS LAURITZ
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 10,082. Hansen, M. L. Jan. 2, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Condiment receptacles; spoons.-Relates to a method of fitting a condiment receptacle in the handle of a knife or spoon. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement as fitted in a knife handle. The condiment receptacle 12 is attached by a screwed plug 11, 10 to an extension 4 of the knife handle 2. The rest of the handle is made up of two shells 9, pivoted to 4. By pressing the inner ends 7 of the shells, they are opened against the action of springs 8. This exposes the condiment receptacle 12, and allows the condiment to be sprinkled through perforations, on the food &c. For filling, the receptacle is unscrewed from the plug.
Patent GB-190010972-A (GB)
Title: A Fastening Arrangement for the Lids or Covers of Packing-cases, Casks, and the like.
Inventor: RAAEN SOFUS
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 10,972. Raaen, S. June 16. Fastenings for packmg-cases, casks, &c. The lid b has notches d at the corners, so that it fits behind the battens c, and notches f in the end, which receive the hinged loop or hasp e. When the loop is turned up, it is secured by a sliding piece carrying a hook i. The sliding piece works in a slot in the end of the box, and is secured by a cork or plug k, inserted in the end of the slot. The plug may be provided with a seal. The opposite end of the box or other article may be secured by a similar fastening, or by a fixed loop, or it may be hinged.
Patent GB-190013761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Perforated Plates and Sheets and Material for Building and other purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 13,761. Boult, A. J., [Marsden, M. W.]. July 31. Paving with metal framing or skeletons. In making supports for cement or composition pavements, flanged holes 3, of cylindrical, conical, dished, or other shape, are punched in metal sheets 1 to receive cement or plaster 6. The sheets may be made with tongues 4 for connecting them together and may have additional openings 8, Fig. 5. Fig. 8 shows a sheet formed with dished perforations with the burrs or edges 11 turned inwards, and Fig. 10 shows a sheet with corrugations 12 running parallel to the perforations.
Patent GB-190106699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Drying Wool or other Fibres or Materials.
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 6699. White, J. F., Holt, E., Priestman, T., and Patent Conveyor Co. March 30. Driving-chains.-The conveyers of a machine for drying wool and other materials are formed of laths m secured to au endless chain, which is formed of box-links m<11> hooked together and passing over sprocket wheels n.
Patent GB-190111077-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Boiler with or without Superheater
Inventor: MAHY LEON
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 11,077. Mahy, L., and Haillez, P. May 29. Sectional boilers; feedwater, heating; superheaters, steam.-A number of vertical cylinders B, A<1> are connected together so that the water passes through them in series, while the furnace gases circulate around them as indicated by arrows. The water is finally delivered into horizontal drums A surmounted by a steam drum R. Superheating-coils C are connected to vertical pipes m, n by union joints. The connections between the vertical cylinders are made as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190112523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wool-washing Machinery
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-06-19
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,523. Thompson, W. P., [Soc. A. Motte et Cie.]. June 19. washing.-A wool-washing machine for the treatment of fine wool is provided with an inclined endless band A for taking up the wool in the trough and conveying it to the press M N. The band A is made up of slats the ends of which are attached to chains as shown in Fig. 4, the ends of the chains passing round chain-wheels on the ends of the rollers a and c, one of which is attached to the sides of the trough, while the other is supported by the framework of the press. The slats are placed at a sufficient distance apart to allow of as much water as possible dripping off. A pressing- roller r rests upon the sheet of wool to facilitate its motion. Fixed guides or overlapping pieces prevent the wool from coming over the sides of the band.
Patent GB-190114355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Straightening, Opening Out, and Guiding, Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: WOOD ABRAHAM
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,355. Wood, A., and Nightingale, E. July 15. Printing fabrics.-In opening out, straightening, and guiding woven fabrics in stretching or tentering machines, printing-machines, &c., the fabric is passed between two sets of rollers a, b, or their equivalents, set at an incline to the cloth, the roller a being mounted on a stud h', and the roller b being mounted on an arm i, adapted to oscillate on the stud i<1>. The brackets h on which the rollers are mounted are secured to brackets c, which are adjustable by means of screw gearing. The roller b of each set is connected with the armature m, Fig. 7, of electromagnets l, by means of a link n having notches adapted to engage with the end i' of the arm i. One of the wires leading from the electromagnets is connected with the back of one of the plates j over which the fabric passes, and the other is connected with a pivoted finger k which is normally separated from the plate by the fabric. Should the fabric not go straight, one edge moves from under the finger k, which thus makes contact with the plate j and completes the circuit. The armature is in consequence attracted, and the roller b is brought towards the roller a, the movement of the fabric causing both to rotate, and thus the fabric is stretched or opened out, and returned by friction. The rollers &c. may be also positively driven. In a modification, the movement of the finger actuates a spring, which closes the circuit. The rollers n are preferably serrated, and the rollers b covered with rubber. A corresponding set of rollers, the tendency of which is to even down, reduce, or regulate the width of the fabric, may be placed in front of those described, or a bar combined with adjustable angle-bars may be thus placed. The Provisional Specification states that discs may be used instead of rollers.
Patent GB-190116185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoes
Inventor: DYSON OWEN E
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 16,185. Lake, H. H., [Dyson, O. E.]. Aug. 12. Pads or cushions for preventing slipping; calks; india-rubber.-The heels 3 of the shoe, and the toe 16 also if desired, are fitted with pads or calks 8,14 of rubber or the like. The pads, which are pre. ferably shaped and recessed into the shoe as shown, are fixed by one or more wire coils 9, which takb on to a stud or studs 7. When two coils are used, they are twisted in opposite directions and are connected by a wire 10.
Patent GB-190116697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heaters or Radiators for Heating Buildings
Inventor: ROEDER RICHARD
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 16,697. Roeder, R. Aug. 20. Heating buildings, radiators for. The heater or radiator shown in Fig. 2 comprises the double-walled chamber P, divided by partitions T and having longitudinal ribs R on its interior, the internal box H also ribbed, and an inlet for the steam or hot water and outlets C. The heating - medium flows from the lower compartment to the upper compartments, then to the inner box H and to the outlet.