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Patent GB-189823739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Studs, Bolts or Holdfasts for connecting Chairs to Sleepers on Railways, also applicable to other Studs or Bolts for like purposes.
Inventor: POTTER JOHN JAMES WHITTAKER
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 23,739. Potter, J. J. W., and Shaw, S. J. P. Nov. 11. Bolts, studs, and the like; pins, dowel.- The shank of dowels or of bolts, or holdfasts, &c. for securing railway chairs to sleepers, and for other purposes, is made with one or more (preferably) longitudinal grooves or recesses B, which may taper at one or both ends. The wood enters these recesses, and prevents the withdrawal of the bolts &c.
Patent GB-189900122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse-collars.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 122. Edwards, E., [Dallemagne, E. A.]. Jan. 3. Collars, neck.- The object is to fit air pads to ordinary horse-collars. The air pad b is held in place by a linen casing c attached at one edge n t o the collar body or to the hame a, and sewn at the other edge to a bar d which is fixed to the hame a by brackets e. The tube through which the air is introduced is enclosed in a metal tube i, which passes through the ordinary stuffing m of the collar and terminates in a valve h.
Patent GB-189902268-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cord Grip for Electric Lamp Holders, Fittings, and the like.
Inventor: BROWN FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-02-01
Granted: 1900-02-01
Abstract: 2268. Brown, F. Feb. 1. Cleats or holders.- A cord grip for electric-lamp holders, fittings, and the like consists of a conical piece of rubber or like material A, covered with thin canvas, perforated at B to receive the conducting- cord, and compressed upon this by springs C<1> and screws D<1>.
Patent GB-189906766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Channel Gulleys, Sinks, and Sink Fittings.
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 6766. Duckett & Son, J., Duckett, J., and Duckett, A. March 29. Traps ; waste pipes for sinks. The gully shown in plan in Fig. 1 is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 663, A.D. 1893. Part of the channel is deepened and covered over at A, to prevent splashing. The sink trap 1 and grating 4, Fig. 2, are made integral with the sink. The nipple 2, to which the waste pipe is attached by a set-screw 5, is secured in an undercut recess. The lower end of the lead waste pipe may be strengthened by an iron band.
Patent GB-189912819-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for the Production of Alcohol.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,819. Boult, A. J., [Sõndker, G.]. June 20. Distilling spirits.-Relates to the production of rectified alcohol of the nature of Schiedam &c. The mashing and fermentation are effected in a vessel m, and the wort produced is run into a still a, which can be heated by a fire and by a steam coil z. The vapours produced are condensed in a condenser e, and the liquid obtained is run into another still b, wherein it is distilled, and the vapours produced are passed through layers of wood charcoal placed in the rack of the still and are then condensed in a condenser f. The water remaining in the still b is run off, and the distillate is subjected to two more distillations in the same still. The residues from the still a are collected in a tank r, and allowed to settle. The solid matter obtained is used as cattle food, and the liquid is run into the vessel h and used to mash a fresh quantity of grain.
Patent GB-189913802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multi-rate Electric Meters.
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,802. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Thomson, E., and Cox, F. P.]. July 4. Energy and quantity meters are provided with means for continually varying their rate in accordance with the average station load at different times of day. Such means may consist of a clock driving a cam C' one turn in 24 hours. The cam is of a form corresponding to the station load curve, and it acts through a roller and link on a switch F', in opposition to a spring f <1>. The switch is thus moved over contacts to insert more or less of a divided resistance F<1> in a circuit. With a commutator motor energy meter, the fields A<1> of which carry the main current, the armature B being connected between the supply mains, the resistance F<1> is inserted in the armature circuit, and increased at times when the station load is light. Such a meter may be used for measuring quantity, by connecting the armature with an independent constant battery only, and connecting the variable resistance as a shunt to the field coils, which carry the current to be measured, the resistance being diminished at times when the station load is light. Variable inductances may be used instead of resistances, with alternating currents. Or the clock cam may move a pivoted brake magnet in the meter, in opposition to a spring, to vary the retardation produced.
Patent GB-189914700-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Supporting and Training Plants, Trees, and the like, Real or Artificial.
Inventor: HEATH HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 14,700. Heath, H. July 17. Flower holders or supports. - A wire support for growing plants is adapted for use with artificial flowers &c. Fig. 1 shows a simple form. The wire a is bent or kinked at the top for holding a stem &c. and is fitted with one or more prongs c at the bottom. The wire may be bent to any desired shape, Fig. 4 showing an arch.
Patent GB-189918370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Winding Yarn.
Inventor: SEATON DANIEL MUNSON
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 18,370. Seaton, D. M. Sept. 12. Winding-machines. -T en or other number of bobbin spindles are arranged in two vertical tiers side by side in a sliding frame D, D<1>, which can be slowly moved as the bobbins are built up by means of ratchet mechanism U, I, toothed gearing, and a rack and pinion T', T<2>, the rack being connected with the sliding frame. The bobbins are held by the spindles or centres B, C, of which the latter are provided with springs S and the former are driven by friction bevelwheels F through a vertical shaft F<1>, which is driven at a variable speed from a pair of cone drums G', G<4>, the strap G<3> being traversed on the drums during the winding of each layer of yarn on the bobbins in such a manner that the speed of the bobbins will be increased and diminished as the winding takes place on the smaller and larger diameters respectively of the bobbins. The strap G<3> is reciprocated by means of a rod S<1>, which is hinged at its lower end and is connected by a pin-and-slot arrangement with a sliding frame Q<4>, Q3, which is moved forwards and backwards by means of tappets on a rotating disc in a similar manner to that described below with regard to the traversing thread-guides. The threadguides and tension blocks are carried by vertical sliding rods P<2>, adjustably connected by means of a rod P<1> and oscillating lever P with a reciprocating frame N<4>, N<5> carrying adjustable blocks N, N', N<2>, N<3>, which are engaged successively by tappets on a rotating disc M, the engagement of the blocks and tappets being so timed that there shall be no appreciable dwell at the ends of the traverse. The ratchet mechanism U, I for sliding the frame D, D' is operated by an eccentric U', and, for recording the length of the yarn wound on the bobbins, the same eccentric is caused to operate by means of a lever and rod X<2> a set of numbering-wheels arranged side by side. Each wheel is provided with ten ratchet teeth, and one of the teeth in each wheel is cut deeper than the others ; also the pawls of the several wheels are connected together so that they rise and fall simultaneously. With this arrangement, the tens wheel is moved one tooth at each tenth operation of the units wheel, and the hundreds wheel is moved one tooth at each tenth operation of the tens wheel and so on, the whole affording a measure of the length of the yarn wound. When the bobbins are not provided with conical bases like those shown in the Figure, the traversing-mechanism for the strap G<3> may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189924601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Copying Documents and the like.
Inventor: KLEIN ADOLPH
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 24,601. Klein, A. Dec. 11. Copying documents &c.-The strip of copying- paper from the roll a passes round a roller c and between the roller f and a moistening and pressing roller e which moistens the paper at the time of taking the copy. The letters &c. are fed from the table k, and pass with the paper strip between the rollers e, f and fall away from the strip after passing the drying-roller g. The strip is wound up on a roll h having a bar n in a recess for securing the end of the paper. This roll h is driven by the cord i from the roller f which is rotated by the handle l. The roller e contains water, which is supplied through its hollow shaft, and is perforated and covered with felt &c. One end of the shaft has a valve for admitting air to regulate the supply of moisture through the felt. The roller g is covered with felt &c., and is heated by steam &c. The roll a is journalled in arms b pivoted on the axis of the roller c, so that the arms may be turned down with the roll a resting on the table k. The arms are held in operative position, as shown, by sliding adjustable blocks b<3> which are placed in notches in the parts m of the frame. The arms b operate cams d which permit the roller e to be raised, by springs, from the roller f when the arms are turned down into inoperative position.
Patent GB-190003259-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Apparatus for Cooling the Cylinders of Air, Gas, Oil, and other Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: MACQUART ALBERT
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 3259. Macquart, A., and Macquart, G. Feb. 19. Cylinders.-The cylinders of engines generally but more particularly those of gas and oil engines used on motor cars, are cooled by air directed through helical passages b and among helical ribs e, surrounding the cylinder c or its water jacket by means of funnels a, d, shown in plan in Fig. 1. The funnels d convey the air to the ribs at the rear of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190006544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Fitting of Mirrored Chambers for Producing Scenic and Theatrical Effects.
Inventor: BIVER MATHIAS ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 6544. Biver, M. A., and HÚnard, A. E. April 7. Theatrical appliances; exhibitions, scenic and spectacular.-A hexagonal or polygonal multiple reflecting-chamber is constructed with reflecting- walls, each consisting of a number of mirrors which are adjustable, as shown in Fig. 9, so as to come into the same plane. Each mirror is secured in a braced metal frame h with a narrow black border, and is suspended by adjustable bolts e resting on adjustable screwed hooks t carried by frames s, which are mounted on pivots r, and bear against adjustable screwed stops v. Hooks f at the lower end of the frame engage with eye-bars z connected to screwed rods which pass through fixed eye-bars p, and are adjustable by means of nuts. The hooks t fit between collars on the bolts e, and stop pins y prevent the frames from becoming unhooked. An elliptical vaulted roof 2 is supported on arches 1, and is pierced with openings 12 opposite to similar openings in the floor. Electric-light projectors 13 below the floor project cylindrical or conical beams of light upwards so as to illuminate suspended objects such as birds, insects, dancing girls, scenery, &c., or spiral jets of water, cascades of metal drops, flowers, &c. At the angles of the walls, half columns 3 of transparent material are arranged, and the angles are filled in with narrow mirror sections 7 mounted on pedestals 5. The sections 7 are pivoted so as to allow performers with flags &c. to pass on to the pedestals from behind. Doorways, passages, and staircases are arranged to give access to the adjustable devices of the mirrors, and manholes l are made through masonry buttressesj, which support the mirrors. The mirrors are bedded in felt or plastic material in the frames, so as to allow for expansion and contraction. An orchestra or automatic instrument may be placed below the floor.
Patent GB-190009731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in the Electrodeposition of Metals
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-08-26
Abstract: 9731. Cowper-Coles, S. O. May 26. Electrodes ; electrolytes.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 21,974, A.D. 1898, for depositing metals, such as copper. The cathode or mandrel E is mounted upon a shaft e, and is connected to a wheel or turbine A, rotated rapidly by means of the electrolyte itself, which is forced against the wheel through curved nozzles B by means of a pump. The electrolyte is withdrawn through an outlet z, and after purification and strengthening, if required, is forced back to the nozzles. The shaft e is suspended on ball bearings g in a spherical piece h carried by a bracket F, and is connected up to one terminal K by brushes k carried on an arm k<2>. The anodes consist of a circular set of vertical radially or tangentially disposed metal plates carried by rings H<2>, the lower of which is insulated. The anode plates have spaces between them to allow the passage of the electrolyte, and are connected to the terminal J.
Patent GB-190010910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for the Pneumatic Tyres of Velocipedes and for other Purposes.
Inventor: LLOYD WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 10,910. Lloyd, W. J., and Priest, W. June 15. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to inflating - valves for pneumatic tyresand o t h e r purposes. The valve, shown in section in Fig. 1 applied to a pneumatic tyre, comprises the casing a and nozzle b secured together by the screw coupling c. The nozzle b has a tabular extension b<2>, within which an inner tube d, closed at its outer end d', is fixed by means of the airtight connection d<2>. During inflation, air passes through fine holes e in the inner tube d, which holes are normally closed by a rubber or similar lining f. The lining may be held in position by a headed pin.
Patent GB-190010935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Use of Screw-propellers for Propelling and Steering.
Inventor: DEMOULIN VICTOR
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,935. Demoulin, V. June 15. Screw propellers.-Relates to the use of the propelling-screws of air and water vessels for steering purposes. Fig. 4 shows the stern of a vessel in which the screw is driven through bevel gear by a vertical shaft b enclosed in a tube c. This tube is rotated by worm, chain, or other gear to steer or reverse the vessel. Fig. 9 shows an arrangement of two screws of opposite pitch. Such screws may rotate in a tube, to prevent the water from being thrown outwards. Propelling and steering screws, such as described, may advantageously be applied to twin boats or rafts.
Patent GB-190011104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Handlebars (for Absorbing Vibration)
Inventor: SADLER FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-07-19
Abstract: 11,104. Sadler, F., Roberts, M. V. R., Roberts, F. E. V. R., and Roberts, G. A. V. R., [Executors of Roberts, E. R.]. June 19. Motor road vehicles. -The handle-bars of motor cycles are made to absorb vibration by supporting them in boxes or cages C pressed by flat metal springs G arranged at the upper end of the handle-bar pillar A. The handle-bar within the cage is solid and carries the springs G, and has the portion E pivoted to the arm D held by the clip B on the pillar A. Instead of the springs G, pads or cushions of rubber, leather, or other material may be used.
Patent GB-190011273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razor Strops and the like.
Inventor: BERGER LOUIS
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,273. Berger, L. June 21. Strops ; steels.-Relates to wooden razor strops and the like. Two flexible strips 1, 2 are connected by a handle 3 and have blocks 4, 5 to support the blades. The blades are grooved to receive the emery paste &c. One of the blades may be rigid, and provided with a steel cover. The handle may be hollow, to contain the emery paste.
Patent GB-190013745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment or Brewers' Spent Grains.
Inventor: HAMBURGER LEOPOLD
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 13,745. Hamburger, L., and Kallmann, H. July 31. Food for animals.-Brewers' spent grains and malt husks are steeped in an aqueous solution of soda and lime, and then pressed to remove excess of moisture. The Specification states that the grains thus prepared may be mixed with other food-stuffs and then suitably dried or baked.
Patent GB-190018181-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Treatment of Acetylene Gas
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-12
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 18,181. Johnson, G. W., [Wolf & Co., A.]. Oct. 12. Carburetting. - Consists in passing purified acetylene gas unmixed with air over, through, or in contact with a volatile hydrocarbon, such as petroleum ether, gasoline, benzene, or the like, or an ether such as ethyl acetate, ethyl ether, or the like. The gas may be caused to bubble through the liquid, or to pass through or in contact with a porous substance saturated with the liquid. The diluted acetylene thus produced is suitable for use with incandescent mantles, or for gas engines.
Patent GB-190103598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stylographic Pens or Ink Pencils.
Inventor: DIXON HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 3598. Dixon, H. J. Feb. 19. Pens, stylographic. The needle f is attached to the spring-held ball i, which forms a valve covering the opening e<1> of the tube e, except when the needle is pressed inwards. The air inlet tube c is adjustably connected to the tube e, by the tube d, provided with a small outlet k.
Patent GB-190104002-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rail Spike.
Inventor: HICK THOMAS JOHN WHITE
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4002. Hick, T. J. W., and Anthes, J. Feb. 25. Spikes, rail. The spike for securing railway rails to sleepers has a lip B, a head A, and patallel tapering shanks C, curved at C' so that, when the spike is driven into the sleeper, the shanks spread apart. Notches may be formed at C<3>.
Patent GB-190105047-A (GB)
Title: Processes for Obtaining Pure Hydrocarbons such as Fluorene and Phenanthrene Contained in Coaltar, and for Recovering certain Bye-products.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 5047. Wetter, J., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Theer- & Erd÷l- Industrie]. March 9. Fluorene, phenanthrene, and diphenols. - Pure hydrocarbons, such as fluorene and phenanthrene, are produced by melting high boiling portions of coal tar oil with caustic potash, pouring the mixture into hot water, and then separating the hydrocarbon cake from the aqueous liquid. A bye-product, consisting of diphenol or its homologues or of phennaphthylene oxide, is obtained by acting upon the aqueous solution with carbonic-acid gas or with a mineral acid. The fluorene may be separated from impurities, such as acenaphthene and phenanthrene, if the oil has been insufficiently fractionated, by using sufficient alkali to form a compound with the fluorene, pouring off the impurities from the potash melt, and then pnuring the melt into water, whereby the fluorene compound is split up into fluorene and alkali.
Patent GB-190111858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Ramie, China Grass and other Fibrous Material.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-06-10
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 11,858. Boult, A. J., [Masse, C., and Soc. Francaise de Ramie]. June 10. Retting; processes.-Ramie, china grass, &c. in a raw, green, or dried state is placed for 15 to 20 minutes in a boiling solution of potash or soda, dried, steeped in a bath containing water, an alkaline carbonate, soap, calcium carbonate, magnesium silicate, and a feculant or amylaceous substance, dried again in a current of air, and rubbed by passing between rollers. The second bath may contain any inert powder, such as crushed sulphur, lycopode, ochreous, argillaceous, or silicious earth. The alkaline carbonate and soap may be replaced by either an alkaline silicate or potassium or sodium chloride.
Patent GB-190117318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: PERKINS GEORGE T
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,318. Perkins, G. T., and Hill, M. Aug. 29. Rail joints ; chairs; sleepers.-The fishplates B are made in one with the blocks or abutments C, which embrace the rail foot and rest in recesses in the sleeper F. They are secured by the spikes e and C', the latter passing through the blocks into the sleeper and engaging elongated notches in the rail foot.
Patent GB-190120130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vises.
Inventor: GOODRICH JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 20,130. Goodrich, J. Oct. 8. Vices.-The jaws of a hand, bench, or other vice are formed with extensions 8<a>, 9<a>, through which passes a bar 13 which has a slight movement through the extension 8<a> limited by a pin in a slot 14, and can be adjustably fixed to the other extension 9<a> by a catch 17 fitting into a series of notches 16. By this means the jaws can be kept parallel. The initial grip is given by turning the nut 12 engaging with the screw 10, which is fixed to the jaw 8 and passes freely through the jaw 9. A hemispherical washer 11<a> is used beneath the nut to ensure a proper bearing. A final and more powerful grip is given, if required, by turning a cam 18 pivoted to the bar 13 and provided with a hinged handle 23. The cam bears on the extension 8<a>, and forces it outwards to the extent of the slot 14.
Patent GB-190120942-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Reducing Vibrations in Motor Launches, Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: TESEHEMAKER WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 20,942. Teschemaker, W. E. Oct. 19. Vibration, preventing.-The destructive effect of the vibrations transmitted from engines, motors, and the like in launches, is minimized by mounting the engine or motor on a rigid frame or bed-plate a, and inserting spiral or other springs b, c, d between the bed-plate and the hull of the boat or the frame of the vehicle. The rebound of the springs b, c in compression is limited by other springs d in tension, the tension of the springs d being adjustable by screw bolts e or their equivalents. The adjusting-devices may, however, be applied to the springs in compression, instead of to those in tension, and the bed-plate a may be suspended, instead of being supported by the springs. Other springs f, g may be employed to lessen lateral vibration.
Patent GB-190125776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magnesium Carbonate and Process of Making same.
Inventor: YOUNG FRANK STEINMETZ
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 25,776. Young, F. S., and Griffiths, W. S. Dec. 17. Sound deadening compositions are formed of magnesium carbonate, prepared according to a process described.