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Patent GB-189817357-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Malting Apparatus.
Inventor: DECLERCQ JULES
Filed: 1898-08-11
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 17,357. Declercq, J. Aug. 11. Drying malt.-Relates to an apparatus in which malt is dried. It consists of a rotary drum A, perforated on its periphery, and enclosing a concentric perforated cylinder C, subdivided by baffle-plates Z having openings the diameters of which progressively decrease in size as shown. The grain is placed between the cylinders A, C, and hot air is admitted through the pipes P. The whole apparatus is placed in a closed and heated chamber.
Patent GB-189821632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: HEYS ISAIAH
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 21,632. Heys, I., and Ellam, G. Oct. 14. Cigar and cigarette holders. - The holder is made in the form of a short tube a of soft rubber strengthened by headings b and having a turned - in conical portion c which is elastic and will adapt itself to different sizes of cigar &c. A washer d of asbestos &c. is fixed to the end of the holder to prevent it from being burnt.
Patent GB-189824007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescence Gas Burners.
Inventor: JACQUINET LOUIS
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 24,007. Jacquinet, L. Nov. 14. Incandescent gas burners.- The gas is injected from the nozzle I into the mixing- tube, which is shaped as shown at C, C', C', D, D', and adjustablymountedupon the nozzle I by a lock-nut or its equivalent to permit of the air supply being varied. The mixture of gas and air impinges upon the lower cone of the spreader E, and the end of the cone is truncated to render accurate adjustment unnecessary. The steadiness of the flame elongated by the cone F may be improved by adjusting the chimney holder H upon the mixing-tube of the burner. A pilot jet may be supplied by a pipe g entering the gas fitting beneath a chamber S containing a valve which only opens when the gas is at full pressure. The cylindrical part C' of the mixing-tube may be shortened or dispensed with, the cones D, E being prolonged downwards to a corresponding extent.
Patent GB-189901145-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bedstead Joint.
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOHN FOSTER
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 1145. Stephenson, J. F. Jan. 17. Bedsteads.-Relates to a bedstead joint with a projecting shoe for supporting the frame of a spring mattress. The post E is made with a conical portion F and a projecting key G. The socket portion has a conical socket B fitting on the part F, the key G engaging in one of two or more keyways C, C' adapted to receive the shoe in positions for use or for packing. A key d and a hole d' are provided for securing the rail.
Patent GB-189901305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ornamentation of parts of Metallic Bedsteads.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM HARRY
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1900-01-19
Abstract: 1305. Davis, W. H. Jan. 19. Bedsteads.-Tiles d, held in angleiron frames b secured to bosses or chills c, are applied to the parts of bedsteads in any desired manner.
Patent GB-189905403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Apparatus.
Inventor: KUNKL STEFANO
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 5403. Lake, H. H., [Kunkl, S., and Pino, G.]. March 11. Diving.-A submarine vessel of cylindrical shape with rounded or ellipsoidal ends is fitted with a dome; a water tank m<1>; external tanks for receiving lead or other detachable ballast ; wheels k and screw propellers l, m operated byhandwheels and gearing ; side steering vanes or blades controlled by cranks g ; windows f ; shutters ; a manhole door a operated by mechanism b ; air inlet and outlet tubes and cocks e, d ; a telephone t ; a pressure gauge u; a bucket W for receiving collected or other objects; chain weights suspended from winches to the bottom of the water ; and pincers and cutting and other tools which pass through stuffing- boxes, waterproof sleeves, or ball-and-socket joints. Fig. 5 shows a portion of a sleeve carrying a pair of pincers operated by a handle u<1> and screwed rod x<1> passing through a stuffing-box W'. The sleeve is made of layers of silk and rubber s<1>, t' or other waterproof material, and is strengthened internally by a hollow metal cylinder r<1> and parallel links q<1>. Fig. 8 shows a pair of pincers carried by a tube z<1> which is arranged to turn and slide in a stuffing-box carried by a ball y' mounted in the wall of the vessel. The tube and central operating-rod a' are moved by screws and toothed gearing. The bucket W is attached to a swivelling arm o<1> controlled by a handle within the vessel. A cord V from the end of the arm to the attendant vessel serves as a guide for lowering or raising tools &c. Brush-shaped chain weights serve as anchors, and a cross-shaft, fitted with a winding drum at each end connected by cables to the weights, is jointed so that one of the drums can be thrown out of action. The vessel is sunk by admitting water to the tank m<1>, and is raised by pumping water out of the tank, or by detaching heavy ballast weights from the vessel.
Patent GB-189908451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Furniture.
Inventor: HEUCHELE AUGUST
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 8451. Heuchele, A. April 22. Chairs, sofas, tables, &c.-Plates of rubber with roughened or smooth parts a and hole b for receiving the bead of the fixing-screw are fixed to the legs of tables, chairs, settees, sofas, &c.
Patent GB-189923845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Sawing Stone, or other Hard Substances.
Inventor: FROMHOLT FELIX
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,845. Fromholt, F. Nov. 29. Saw i n g stone, granite, &c.-T o enable granules of cast iron or steel to be used as the abrading - material with circular saws, the granules or the s a w s are magnetized. Fig. 1 shows coils mounted alongside a saw and supplied with current through brushes in order to magnetize the blade and thereby cause adherence of the abrading- material.
Patent GB-189924476-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cover or Protector for the Air-tubes of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CHRIST FRANZ
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,476. Christ, F., Flaschar, C., and Schefter, H. Dec. 8. Tyres, pneumatic.- The air tube a is enclosed in a cover b formed from very closely woven fabric, such as is produced from repeatedlytwined rough hemp. The fabric is afterwards impregnated and fulled, and the formed cover may be provided with a thin layer of rubber. Additional protective strips d<1> of the same material may be placed between the cover and the air tube, friction being minimized by strips of thin linen. The separate air tube a may be dispensed with, and the overlapping edges of the cover rendered airproof.
Patent GB-189924676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: THOMANN HANS
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,676. Thomann, H., Eitel, A., and Proeger, F. Dec. 12. Warming; heels; soles.-The heel contains a chamber 1 into which incandescent fuel is placed through an opening closed by a lid 2. The hot gases pass along the central flue 4, and back by the side flues 5, finally escaping by the outlet 8. Air is supplied to the heating-chamber by a tube 3. Blocks 6 of some non-conducting material are placed in the flues to support the insole.
Patent GB-190003293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crank Pin Turning Lathes.
Inventor: TINDEL ADAM
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 3293. Tindel, A., and Albrecht, O. Feb. 20. Lathes.-A lathe for turning the pins of crank shafts or eccentrics in position has two headstocks 2 with dead spindles 3 on which rotate toothed face-plates 4, driven by pinions on a shaft 4<a>. Each faceplate has an adjustable slide 11, carrying a rotatable slide 19 with a work centre and chuck jaws 22 for holding the shaft ends. The rotatable slide allows cranks or eccentrics of the same throw to be turned in different angular positions on the same shaft. Each faceplate also has a second slide 43, on which is pivoted by a ball-and-socket or similar joint a split sleeve 47 with an adjustable rod having clamping -jaws 48, the whole acting as a brace for clamping the crank webs. The sliderest has a projecting portion 26 carrying the tool for turning the pin, and side portions 27 carrying tools for turning the ends of the webs. The rear of the slide - rest has an adjustable steadyrest 30. Each faceplate has adjustable balance-weights to balance the work. When the crank shaft is unusually long, supports may be provided at each side of the crank, consisting of annular faceplates of similar construction to those described, each being mounted in a bracket and driven from the shaft 4<a>. When the lathe is not required for crank shafts, the clamping &c. arrangements on the faceplates may be replaced by fixed centres. Slightly-modified forms of the faceplates described may be fitted to an ordinary lathe to adapt it for turning crank shafts.
Patent GB-190004160-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Two-wheeled Vehicles more particularly Adapted for the Transport of Heavy Loads.
Inventor: LANINO GIUSTO
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4160. Lanino, G. March 5. Starting; brakes; military and like transport vehicles.-Relates to means for readily starting two-wheeled vehicles, particularly those adapted for carrying heavy loads such as guns. The grooved pulley H, which may be a pinion on a motor shaft, is connected by the band brake 1, 2, 3, 5 to the pinion M loose on the axle B and gearing with toothed wheels L carried by the plate B<1> fixed to the axle and having pinions G which gear with the toothed ring C carried by the road wheel A, loose on the axle. By pulling on a cord wound on the pulley H the ends of the spring 3 are drawn together and the brake is released, the rotation of the pulley and pinion M causing the axle to turn until the position of the centre of gravity of the load carried by the pivoted platform D is so adjusted that the vehicle is started. When the traction strain on the pulley ceases, the spring 3 expands against the flange 2 of the cap 1 and brakes the whole mechanism. The platform D or the gun is carried by frames R having racks S for vertical adjustment engaging with the pinions T, which are operated by worm gearing. To prevent excessive swinging of the loaded platform D, one of the frames R is connected to the piston-rod of the hydraulic cylinder K, which is jointed to the platform, and its ends are connected by the valve-controlled pipe 10. The mechanism may be arranged between the wheels of the vehicle, while bevel gearing may be substituted for the toothed starting-mechanism, and in this case no brake is required.
Patent GB-190006455-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Manufacture of Imitation Stone Plates, Slabs or Tiles.
Inventor: HATSCHEK LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 6455. Hatschek, L. April 6. Slabs, roofing-tiles, &c.-Relates to the manufacture of imitation stone slabs, plates, and tiles applicable for roofing and other purposes. Fibrous material, preferably asbestos, is mixed with cement, hydraulic time, or the like in a rag engine, and the mixture is then operated upon by the machine used in cardboard manufacture so as to produce thin plates, which by the subsequent application of high pressure can be given any desired shape or appearance, including smooth or figured surfaces.
Patent GB-190011517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Self-igniting Gas Mediums.
Inventor: ARCHER DAVID JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 11,517. Archer, D. J. June 25. Lighting gas.-Catalytic igniters are prepared by mixing into a paste about 2 parts of platinum black to 1 part of bone ash, from which the impurities have been removed by heat. The paste is shaped and baked in a mould, and the resulting igniter or pellet F, after being raised to a red heat in a flame, is mounted upon a stick C of carbon or other insulating-material in the holder B on the burner A. The igniter or pellet F is supplemented by a looped platinum wire D.
Patent GB-190013876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding Fabrics.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 13,876. Simpson, W. P. Aug. 2. Cutting-machines for fabrics.-The fabric X is wound on a shell A supported on bearings 3 carried on spring slides 2, and revolves on a roller B on which it rests. The shell A is pressed towards the roller B by means of slides or racks I, which, when the roll of cloth is to be removed, can be lifted by means of a pinion 8 provided with a locking-pawl 13 to hold the pinion in position. The wound roll is pushed on to a roller C in gear with the roller B, being held thereon, as shown in dotted lines, by pivoted arms J, which are lifted to allow the roll to fall off the machine. When the roll of cloth is pushed from the roller B to the roller C, a knife 1 is lifted to sever the fabric. The knife is carried on a sliding frame F, which is raised by bands 26 passing over discs 31 having clutch couplings so as to be connected and disconnected with the roller C. Cams 16 on the frame F serve to fold the cut end of the fabric on the shell A to form the fresh roll.
Patent GB-190014366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Friction Ratchet Devices.
Inventor: JOHN HUGO
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 14,366. John, H. Aug. 10. Gearing, driving.-Relates to friction ratchets, applicable in machine tools for cutting &c. metals, draw presses, welding-presses, &c. The eye of the lever e, Figs. 4 and 5, fits over the shaft a to be turned, and is formed with an extension in which is placed, at a slight angle, a locking piece k, When the lever is turned in one direction, the locking- piece draws the eye tightly against the shaft, which is then turned in the same direction. Flutes may be formed in the shaft, or in a separate ring adjustably secured on it, for the engagement of the nose of the locking-piece. A ratchet and pawl, or a friction ratchet of the kind described, may be used to prevent reverse action. The lever may be worked by a crank, through a link, or through a block working in a slot. Two such devices, worked by diametrically-opposed cranks, may be used for imparting continuous rotation to a shaft. In a modification, Fig. 15, bearing-surfaces are formed on each side of the nose of the locking- piece. For acting in the opposite direction the locking-piece is set on the opposite side of the centre line of the link.
Patent GB-190022828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Open Hearth Tilting Furnaces.
Inventor: STEVENSON JOHN LESTER
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 22,828. Stevenson, J. L. Dec. 14. Open-hearth furnaces. - A tipping open - hearth furnace is provided with a spout b communicating with a tapping - hole a, which is closed by means of refractory material during the refining of the metal. Reference is made to Specification No. 22,826, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Iron &c.].
Patent GB-190104141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin Controlled Delivery Apparatus.
Inventor: STUART DAVID BROWN
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 4141. Stuart, D. B., and Beckfield, J. C. Feb. 26. Sale apparatus ; delivery mechanism.-The goods are made up in cylindrical packets, and are piled in a casing, the bottom one being supported and contained by a half drum 4 with full ends 5. On turning the drum nearly a revolution by pulling out a rack 10 which engages pins 8 on a disc 7 at one end, the contained packet is separated from its fellows and drops to the bottom of the casing, where it is accessible to the buyer. On releasing the rack, a spring 15 retracts it, and the drum receives another packet. Coin action.-Normally only a slight angular movement is allowed to the drum, because a pivoted pawl 25 with a lug 26 engages a recess (not shown) on the inner side of the disc 7, but the coin sticking in the mouth of a passage 18 through the disc lifts the pawl by pressure against a pin 27 upon it. Coin-discharging mechanism. - The coin drops from the disc at the half revolution. Fraud, preventing.-Small coins do not stick in the mouth of the passage in the disc, but drop straightway through it.
Patent GB-190104743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Grooving and Bending Cardboard and like Material.
Inventor: CRAVEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 4743. Craven, W. March 6. Bending; embossing- rollers.- Relates to machinery for grooving or bending cardboard and the like in making boxes &c. Pairs of rollers such as are shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 6 are feathered on one or more pairs of parallel shafts a, b, the machine shown in elevation and plan respectively in Figs. 1 and 2 having two pairs of shafts a, band c, d and four pairs of rollers for strong cardboard. The roller i, Fig. 6, is made in two parts i<1>, i<11>, secured together by set-screws &c. j<1> to retain a projecting disc or bead J. The roller e is made in two parts f, g, the latter adjustable on a threaded boss,f <1> of the former. and secured bv set-screws h at the desired width of groove g<1>. The surfaces of the rollers at one or both sides of the groove or bead are milled or fluted at an acute angle to the groove or bead. The rollers may be made entirely in one piece. The shafts a, b, c, d, Figs. 1 and 2, are geared together so that the shafts c, a have a much greater speed than the shafts b, d. The shaft d carries driving-pulleys d'. The shafts b, c are mounted in sliding blocks, and pressed downwards by springs. Setting-mechanism for the rollers comprises saddle brackets p mounted on right and left banded screw shafts p<1>, p<11>, which are operated by means of a hand-wheel r removably mounted on a stud r<11> and wheels s, s<1> on the shafts. The bottom brackets rest on the framing k, and the top brackets bear against a rail k<11> provided with graduations k<111>. The brackets may be locked by means of hand-wheels t and screws t<1>. and may be marked ' box ' and ' lid ' as shown in Fig. 1. The wheel r is removed, and the wheel s turned by hand, for fine adjustment, or to set the grooves and beads centrally. A table u is provided with adjustable brackets u<1> and graduations u<111>, and also with a central stationary bar v.
Patent GB-190107124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spinning-machine Spindles
Inventor: PRAUSE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-04
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 7124. Prause, R. April 4. Spindle appa- ratus. - I n flyer spindles in which the bobbin is rotated by the tension o f the thread, means are provided for neu- tralizing to some extent the action of the usual drag cords. Between the fixed spindle a and the bobbin c is placed a loose sleeve d, which carries at its upper end a tappet e for engaging with the rotating flyer arm f, the sleeve and tappet resting on the upper end of the bobbin by means of a friction ring or disc g.
Patent GB-190107338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Furnaces
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7338. Schneider, C. P. E. April 9. Dynamos.-A heating-current is induced in materials in an annular casing a, by a stationary laminated iron body b and a rotating electromagnet k, excited by continuous or alternating current supplied through brushes and rings. This electromagnetic combination may be made self-exciting, or a rotating permanent magnet may be used instead of the electromagnet. The shaft of the magnet carries a flywheel and is driven by a pulley or directly by a turbine or other motor. More than one magnetic circuit may be provided.
Patent GB-190108515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Chaff Cutters.
Inventor: MAYNARD ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8515. Maynard, R. April 25. Chaff-cutters ; chaff, treating.-Relates to the combination with a portable chaff-cutter of a fan for discharging the cut chaff into a building or storehouse. The cut chaff may, if desired, be delivered by the elevator j into bags, in which case the fan is not employed. The fan a is fitted with an inlet b, which takes the chaff from the shoe e beneath the screen d. The chaff is discharged by the fan a through the pipe f into the storehouse. The fan a is driven by the belt g from a pulley on the main shaft.
Patent GB-190112015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sterilizing Apparatus.
Inventor: WECK JOHANN
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 12,015. Weck, J. June 12. Bottles, jars, and like vessels; stoppers; feeding- bottles.-Relates to apparatus for sterilizing milk, fruit, or other food. The food is packed in bottles formed with flanges 12, Fig. 7, and closed by elastic rings 14 and caps 13 having sharp edges. The bottles may be of various shapes, solid matter being packed in conical bottles having wide mouths which allow the contents to be removed intact, while bottles for liquids have narrow necks, as shown in Fig. 3. The bottles are placed on a tray, Fig. 1, having feet formed from it and fitted with a detachable flange 8, which is forced on and secured by a lever clip after the bottles are in position, and with a vertical rod 2 on which are mounted sleeves 3 carrying grooved discs 5, which sleeves can be secured at any height by pins or spring catches. Springs 7 secured between the discs 5 press on the caps 13 and close the bottles. The tray carrying the bottles is placed in a sterilizing vessel 9 having a thermometer 10 and fitted with a lid. After sterilization, the bottles may be removed to a stand 22, Fig. 7, and may be kept closed by frames 19, Fig. 4, engaging under the necks and fitted with springs 20, or with a single curved spring, to press down the caps 13. The bottles are opened by pulling a wide portion of the ring 14, thus allowing air to enter the bottles. The bottle shown in Fig. 3 is fitted with a tightly-fitting india-rubber cap of the shape shown, which allows it to be used as a feeding-bottle.
Patent GB-190113403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture, or Production, of Purified Lactic Acid from Crude Solutions Containing Lactic Acid.
Inventor: WAITE CHARLES NELSON
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,403. Waite, C. N. July 1. Lactic acid.-Approximately-pure lactic acid is separated from solutions containing it by treatment with amyl alcohol (fusel oil) in the following manner :-Crude lactic acid is passed from a vessel a through a series of vessels b, which are charged with amyl alcohol and are fitted with a perforated partition d and an agitator c. The alcohol separates from the water above the partitions and passes from the top of one vessel to the bottom of the next, and finally arrives at the vessel e highly charged with lactic acid. The acid is recovered from the alcohol by charging the vessels h with the alcoholic solution and passing water through them. The water passes from the bottom of one vessel to the top of the next, and arrives at the vessel k as a solution of purified lactic acid. This solution is concentrated by boiling and decolorized by treatment with animal charcoal. In a modification of the process the crude acid is repeatedly mixed with amyl alcohol, and after allowing the mixture to settle the alcoholic layer is separated. The purified acid is then separated from the alcohol by adding water to the solution and distilling off the alcohol in a current of steam. In another modification, the purified acid is separated from the alcohol by repeatedly washing the alcoholic solution with water, and the washings are then concentrated and decolorized.
Patent GB-190116473-A (GB)
Title: A Metal Covering for Ironing Surface of Flat or Sad-irons and the like
Inventor: PECKOVER HENRY DANIEL
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 16,473. Peckover, H. D. Aug. 16. Ironing.-A metal covering or shoe A, preferably made of iron and enamelled, is attached to sad or other hand - irons by clips B, C, or by other means, so as to present a clean surface to the articles under treatment.