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Patent GB-189700290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Casting of Metals, and to Apparatus for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: MAY WILLIAM ELLIS
Filed: 1897-01-05
Granted: 1897-08-21
Abstract: 290. May, W. E. Jan. 5. Casting in vacuo. Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 4549, A.D. 1891, for casting metals in vacuo, and to air pumps for exhausting the moulds. The invention is first described as applied to the casting of ingots. The ingot moulds i, Fig. 2, are contained in an airtight pit a, preferably with a concrete floor ; a cover b is placed on the pit and clamped down ; hot air is passed through to warm the moulds by a pipe a, and then the pit is exhausted and metal is admitted through the hopper f and shoot h. The shoot is rotated by worm gearing h', h<5> and its outer end is supported on a rail h<3>. In Fig. 8 a mould and pit for casting armour plates under pressure is shown. The pit is prepared as described above, and the metal after being run from the shoot h into the mould is subjected to the pressure of a hydraulic plunger k. There is another hydraulic cylinder and ram l for adjusting the mould in the pit. The mould i is made up of blocks of metal j clamped together by plates j<1> and bolts j<2>.
Patent GB-189702744-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Food for Animals, and the Method of and Apparatus for Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: HORSKY BOHUMIL
Filed: 1897-02-02
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 2744. Horsky, B. Feb. 2. Moulding food for animals.-Relates to a composition to be used as a food for animals, and to apparatus for use in manufacturing the same in the form of small grains. The composition consists of a mixture of substances containing carbohydrates such as leguminous plants, waste products from flour mills, and the like, with substances containing protein and certain flavouring-substances such as ground oats. The mixture is kneaded into a dough, and is then made into cakes or into the form of grains in the apparatus shown. The dough is placed in the hopper a, and is then fed through a mouthpiece or die c by means of a screw d. The sheet of dough passes from the mouthpiece c between two indented moulding - rollers A, B driven in opposite directions and steamheated, if desired, so as to form a slight crust on the surface of the grains.
Patent GB-189704923-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Flour or Meal from Wheat or other Grains.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1897-02-23
Granted: 1897-06-26
Abstract: 4923. Haddan, R., [Smith, G. T.]. Feb. 23. Drawings to Specification. Processes for reduction of grain.-Relates to a process of manufacturing flour or meal from wheat cr other grains. The grain is reduced in a series of breaking and separating machines which are arranged so close together and are driven at such a rate that the material is always treated in such bulk as to give no opportunity for it to get cooled after being heated by passing through the breaking-rolls. This is stated to prevent evaporation of moisture and other substances, and thus produce a flour of better flavour. The Specification describes an arrangement of plant to carry the invention into effect.
Patent GB-189705020-A (GB)
Title: Improved Heater for Hot Air Engines, Bath-heaters, and such like Apparatus.
Inventor: KIRSTEN PAUL
Filed: 1897-02-24
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 5020. Kirsten, P. Feb. 24. Baths.-A boiler T for heating water for baths is provided near the bottom with a bell-shaped extension a and an intermediate ring b, so that the flame from the burner g passes up between the boiler and the ring b and down between the ring b and the bell a.
Patent GB-189705163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Frames.
Inventor: BROWN EDWARD
Filed: 1897-02-26
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 5163. Brown, E. Feb. 26. Frames.-The joints of frames are made by corrugating the sockets B and the ends C of the tubes A, as shown in Fig. 1, and, after fitting together, the joints are ribbed, as shown at D in Fig. 2. The ends of the tubes are strengthened by washers E. The tubes and sockets may be left round, and partial corrugations or indentations formed therein. Or the ends of the tubes may be made polygonal in section. An easy-running solder may also be used in connection with the above-described means.
Patent GB-189707929-A (GB)
Title: An Acetylene Gas Lamp or Generator.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK HUGH
Filed: 1897-03-27
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 7929. Smith, F. H. March 27. Acetylene lamps.- Describes means whereby the supply of water to the carbide, and the consequent generation of gas, is stopped without the use of a valve. Two water chambers F, F', arranged at a higher level than the carbide chamber F<2>, communicate with each other through a pipe f. Water poured into the upper chamber F descends the pipe f, and rises in the chamber F<1> until it reaches a hole g in the pipe G, through which it passes to the carbide chamber F<2>. The gas generated ascends the tube g<1> to the upper part of the chamber F<1>, where the increased pressure forces the water back through the pipe f until the water level in F<1> is below that of the hole g. The flow of water to the carbide and the consequent generation of gas thereupon ceases, until the consumption of gas through the supply pipe b<1> reduces the pressure in the chamber F<1>, and allows the water to again rise to the level of the hole g.
Patent GB-189708136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring-apparatus for Deep-borings.
Inventor: RAKY ANTON
Filed: 1897-03-30
Granted: 1897-05-01
Abstract: 8136. Raky, A. March 30. Deep-boring.-The axis of the oscillating beam which carries the rods is adjustable vertically, and is supported on adjustable springs. The beam may be driven directly instead of through belt gearing and a belt tightener. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the bearings for the axis a<3> of the beam move in vertical guides, and are carried by rods c, which can be raised and lowered by worm gearing. This gearing rests on the beam i' which is supported on a suitable number of springs i<2> on the frame i. Pneumatic springs, adjusted by altering the air pressure, or other appliances may be used.
Patent GB-189709828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pegging Machines for Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1897-04-17
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 9828. Lake, H. H., [Davey Pegging Machine Co.]. April 17. Pegging.-An improved machine is described for pegging soles with wood or other suitable material. In an adjustable horn holder, the horn can rotate on ball bearings and also slide vertically, being kept pressed upwards by a spring so as to grip the boot between its tip and the presser P. The nippers in the tip for cutting off the projecting ends of the pegs are operated at the right instant from the cam f<10> and bell-crank lever d<5>. On an adjustable column is supported the frame A which carries the operating-mechanism. A friction pulley.f<3> rotates with the main shaft f, and is longitudinally movable on it. When the machine is working it is in contact with the friction surface of the driving-pulley e<2>, but is stopped by contact with a fixed friction surface when the trip-lever f<8> is raised so as to engage with the lever f<9> operated by the cam f<10>. The shaft f carries cams which operate the awl, awl guide h, and peg driver i<2>. These each have separate vertical movements in a frame k. oscillated laterally on the pins k<2>. The awl having partially penetrated the material, the guide h moves down, so as to free the boot from the presser P. The frame k then moves so that the awl, carrying the boot with it, is brought over a hole in the horn, when the awl receives a further downward movement causing it to quite pierce the material. The awl being now withdrawn, the frame k moves back so that the peg comes over the hole, and is driven by the driver i<2>, operated by the spring-actuated arm i<6>. Suitable peg-wood feeding-mechanism is described, and also an adjustable gauge r<2> for keeping the edge of the sole at the right distance from the axis of the horn.
Patent GB-189710243-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Table Knives and Forks and the like.
Inventor: GUYON GARDINER FREDERIC
Filed: 1897-04-24
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 10,243. Guyon, G. F. April 24. Table knives and forks.- The tang of a knife, fork, or the like extends right through the handle, and receives a simple or cap nut, or one provided with flat wings which are finally bent upon the end of the handle.
Patent GB-189713483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pickers for Looms.
Inventor: FIELDEN YOUNG JAMES
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 13,483. Fielden, Y. J. June 1. Embossing and stamping.-In manufacturing loom pickers from buffalo hide, a piece of suitable size is folded in three as shown in section in Fig. 1. The central portion is then flattened, and the sides are set up by suitable dies e, f, g, h, the spindle hole being kept by a mandrel b<1> ; a foot k is formed at the same time by a die fitting between e and f. A hole m is punched in the flattened portion to receive the picker band, and a hole n to reduce the friction of the spindle, the latter hole being preferably formed immediately after folding. Metal staples l clinch the folds together.
Patent GB-189715725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg Turners.
Inventor: WOODS LEONARD WALDO
Filed: 1897-07-01
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 15,725. Woods, L. W. July 1. Storing.-Relates to means for holding and turning eggs for use either in incubators or in egg crates, or as a stand or rack for storing eggs. A number of trays 9 are provided with strips of felt 17 for the egg to rest upon, and with wire clips 18 for holding the eggs. The said clips are secured by strips of wood 16 fixed to the tray 9. These trays may be slid into a frame mounted on a spindle supported in a collapsable stand so that the eggs may be turned at intervals, or the said holders may be used for the purposes indicated above.
Patent GB-189717321-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cycle Lamp with Revoluble Chimney.
Inventor: RICHTER ERNST ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-07-22
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 17,321. Richter, E. A. July 22. Velocipede lamps.-The lamp is provided with a revoluble chimney C and a flag D, which, under the influence of the wind, turns the exit aperture d of the chimney away from the direction in which the cycle is travelling.
Patent GB-189718128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus employed in the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: GOULDING FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-08-03
Granted: 1898-11-03
Abstract: 18,128. Goulding, F. Aug. 3. Acetylene.- Water is supplied automatically to the carbide chamber 7 from a reservoir 5 by means of a verticallymovable pipe 3 provided with an opening 3<a> and actuated by the holder 2. W h e n the holder is full of gas, the opening 3<a> is above the water level in the reservoir, but as consumption proceeds it is depressed below the surface and water flows through the pipes 3 and 6 to the generating- chamber 7.
Patent GB-189719786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Machinery for Automatically Heading Rivets, Bolts, and the like.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-08-27
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 19,786. Golby, F. W., [Despaigne, H.]. Aug. 27. Forging.-Machines for forming the heads of bolts, rivets, &c. are constructed so that the metal of the blank is projected beyond the end of the die or holder as the head is being formed. The bar to be forged is fed between shear blades at i into a divided die N by a gripping-pawl s on a carriage S reciprocated by an arm V oscillated by link mechanism from a crosshead T actuated by cams on the shaft C. The shear blade is operated by a crank on the shaft C, connecting- rod b, and toggle mechanism. Several dies or holders N are mounted in carrier discs P on a shaft M which is intermittently rotated and held stationary by Geneva stop mechanism K, R to feed the blanks in front of the forging-tool H and ejector successively. The divided dies N are surrounded by conical divided sockets W enclosed in sleeves G, on each side of which are toothed rings a fixed on the discs P. A bar moving with the crosshead T has an inclined slot adapted to engage the rollers r and displace each sleeve G so as to force the parts of the dies N together. The crosshead T advancing presses the rod q against the blank, and the shaping-die H, mounted in a slide D reciprocated by the connecting-rod B, presses the die N backwards against the action of a spring support u in the box Q on the crosshead, causing the blank to project more and more from the die N as the forging proceeds. The ejector is actuated from the crosshead T by link mechanism z, z<1>, z<11>, giving an increased travel to the ejector.
Patent GB-189726093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Box Partitions for Cooking Stoves and Ranges.
Inventor: HAMILTON FRANCES MAY
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 26,093. Hamilton, F. M., and Gilbert, C. Nov. 9. Grates and fuel-holders; fuel-economizers.-A partition for limiting the effective volume of the grate of a cooking stove or range consists of plates 4, 5 bolted together and having rods 12, 14 bolted to them which abut against one side of the grate. The plates are serrated below, affording openings for the admission of air, and these teeth as well as the rods 12, 14 are notched so that they may be broken off as required to fit the grate. By means of slots and bolt-holes the plates 4, 5, of which the latter has converging side edges, can be adjusted with respect to one another to fit the grate.
Patent GB-189801467-A (GB)
Title: A New Figured Cloth.
Inventor: STRANG WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 1467. Strang, W. Jan. 19. Figured fabrics.-The ground is woven either plain or as gauze, and is formed in stripes, either of one thread or of two or more threads, such as G, R ; and in the open spaces between these stripes is worked a binding-thread B in such a manner that it holds the whip or figuring threads W at the point of contact of the binding and weft threads, wherever figuring is required. Where figuring is not required. the whip threads return to the ground threads on each side of the binding- threads, as shown in picks 3, 4, 5, 6.
Patent GB-189801479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Cycle Dress Protectors.
Inventor: GRAFTON-WIGNALL FRANK
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 1479. Grafton-Wignall, F. Jan. 19. Guards, dress.-Relates to an attachment for the lower ends of cycle dress guards, and particularly those used with ladies' machines. The cords b of the guard are threaded through a loop a attached to or forming part of the spring clip c, which is forced over the frame stay of the machine, thus forming a readilyoperated attachment.
Patent GB-189802445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Maximum Thermometers.
Inventor: SIMPSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-31
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 2445. Simpson, G. W. Jan. 31. Thermometers.-To facilitate the shaking of the mercury past the restriction D, the bore is enlarged at E and a stratum of air F is introduced. The enlargement is of sufficient size to prevent air from passing into the tube at any temperature to which the instrument is to be subjected.
Patent GB-189803488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roofing Tiles, and Apparatus for making the same.
Inventor: THOMANN KARL
Filed: 1898-02-11
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 3488. Thomann, K. Feb. 11. Roofing-tiles.-Fig. 3 shows a view of the underside of a cement tile formed with ribs b, whch interlock with similar ribs on the upper surface of the tiles below. The side edges c are made with interlocking saw-teeth or projections, and a wire hook e, fixed in a projection d of the tile, is bent down and driven into the batten or woodwork. Fig. 7 is a central sectional view showing a mould frame 6, a mould bottom 7 with a loose.mould plate 8, a hopper 10 with a vertical movable partition 11 for producing the upper ribs a, and cutting- knives, 13, 14 for separating the cement in the hopper from the ribs. The hopper frame is fitted with a pair of cam discs at each side, and the inner discs are made with feet 31 which enter sockets in saddles or carriages 33 arranged to slide on guidebars 32. One foot of each inner disc fits in a notch in the guide-bar, and locks the carriage during the moulding of the upper ribs. The knives are moved simultaneously to cut the ribs by the outer cams acting on rollers carried by sliding rods attached to cross-bars 21. A forked operating-lever 23, pivoted on the cam centres, carries rollers 36 which come in contact with the saddles when the lever is raised to operate the cutting-mechanism. On further movement of the lever, the hopper frame is raised, and can then be pushed to the right, clear of the mould, along the guide-bars 32. The partition 11 is attached to bent arms 17<1> carrying rollers adapted to work in cam grooves in the outer discs, and is raised by the upward motion of the lever immediately after the ribs have been cut off. The wire e is held down in the recessed mould plate 8, whilst the cement is rammed down in the mould. The mould plate with the tile is ejected from the mould in the usual manner.
Patent GB-189804703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Resonating Devices of Pianofortes.
Inventor: SODEN JONATHAN
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 4703. Soden, J. Feb. 25. Pianofortes.- A bridge A is glued to the back of the sounding-board B under the pin bridge, and a resonating m e t a l plate C is screwed to it and held in position on the sounding-board by clips D.
Patent GB-189807336-A (GB)
Title: Antiseptic Bread or Rusks to be used in the Manufacture of Sausages and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON WALTER
Filed: 1898-03-26
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 7336. Preston, W. March 26. Antiseptics.-Bread and rusks to be used in the manufacture of sausages are made without yeast, its place being taken by an antiseptic consisting of a mixture of 2 parts of boracic acid and 1 of borax. A little cochineal for colouring purposes may be added.
Patent GB-189810402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Fasteners for Window Beads.
Inventor: IVES HOBART BENEDICT
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 10,402. Ives, H. B. May 6. Windows.-The sash C is prevented from rattling by pressing it against the guide - rail D by means of the bead B which is adjustably secured to the casing A. The bead B is provided with a hole B<1> into which the part E having projections e<1> and a bead e<2> is driven. The bottom E<1> is somewhat thicker than the sides of the part E, and has a slot e for the passage of the securing-screw F. The bottom of the part E may be corrugated so as to firmly engage the head of the screw F when driven home. The necessary adjustment is obtained by loosening the screw F and moving the bead B and the part E relatively to it.
Patent GB-189812375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Copying Phonograms.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 12,375. BollÚ, C., [Bahre, W.]. June 2. Phonographs.-Relates to apparatus for copying one phonogram record on to another cylinder. The two cylinders W, W<1> are driven at equal speed, and the tools are carried by a drag-lever G pivoted to the front end of the arm F, which is attached to the slide d. A second lever H is pivoted to the arm F, and is operated by a link the other end of which is connected to the raising and lowering cam lever f. The free end of the lever H is provided with a lateral extension h which supports and guides the end of the lever G when not in action. The copying-styles are pivoted together by levers mounted on the drag-lever G. The Provisional Specification refers to a screen between the cylinders and to mandrels with adjustable ends for bringing cylinders of varying diameter to the correct position.
Patent GB-189816092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Tops.
Inventor: THEISS WILHELM
Filed: 1898-07-23
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 16,092. Theiss, W., and Nagel, A. July 23. Tops. -Relates to devices for enabling impulses to be given to tops while spinning, so that the motion may be kept up as long as desired. The top is provided with a coarse pitched screw and a nut, one fixed to the top, and the other free to travel up and down. In the example shown, the screw b passes through a nut, or opening serving as a nut, c, and is guided by an opening d in the cover. If the top is spinning, a blow on the button f will give a further spinning motion thereto. The elastic strap e returns the screw to its upper position. In modifications, spiral springs are employed for the latter purpose.
Patent GB-189816896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Fermentation and Manufacture of Malt-wines.
Inventor: MUNSCHE ALBERT
Filed: 1898-08-04
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,896. Munsche, A. Aug. 4. Wine; yeast.-Malt wines which have the flavour of ordinary sweet wines are made as follows:- Grapes, selected according to the flavour to be produced, are crushed, the juice is fermented, and a portion of the yeast is cultivated and then used to ferment a quantity of ordinary malt wort to which is subsequently added a sour wort obtained as follows :-Malt is mashed at 70‹ C., the wort produced is concentrated and mixed with a solution of cane sugar, and this mixture is fermented at 55‹ C., when lactic acid is formed and the mixture is then cooled. The yeast obtained by the above operations may be termed Yeast No. 1. A second yeast is obtained as follows :-A glass bottle is filled with green malt, and stored in a warm place. In a few days, a characteristic odour is discerned, and a quantity of this malt is put into sterilized wort and the yeast produced by fermentation is cultivated. This yeast may be termed Yeast No. 2. A solution of inverted cane sugar is produced by mixing a solution of cane sugar with the sour wort described above, and the mixture is maintained at a temperature of from 50‹ to 60‹ C. for several hours after which it is boiled. The beverage is made by mixing ordinary malt wort with the solution of inverted sugar, the mixture is first heated and then cooled, after which Yeast No. 2 is added and air is blown through the wort. When the odour of Yeast No. 2 is noticeable, the supply of air is stopped and Yeast No. 1 is added, and the wort is fermented for from four to six weeks, fresh quantities of both yeasts being added as required. The beverage is clarified by filtration after storage, and the clarification may be aided by the addition of tannin.
Patent GB-189819025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbine Engines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-09-06
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 19,025. Thompson, W. P., [Prall, W. E.]. Sept. 6. Bucket-wheel motors driven by superheated water. The bucketwheels f with their sleeves h are held in position on the shaft d by nuts k<1>, and are formed with adjustable pieces g by which the tongues n on the buckets are secured. Nozzles l, made from split tubes of hard metal, are mounted in discs c arranged between the sections a of the casing and secured by bolts b. The supply of superheated water entering at r is so regulated that steam is given off to assist in driving the engine by expansion, and the exhaust, after traversing a condenser, may be returned by a pump to the heater. In a modification, the end pressure is neutralized by supplying the superheated water through a central opening in the hollow shaft, and exhausting at each end of the casing. Some of the buckets are attached to the shaft and others to the casing, the oppositely-rotating shaft and casing being connected by gearing.