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Patent GB-189802427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Electric Resistances or Rheostats.
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 2427. Waygood & Co., R., and Unwin, P. I. Jan. 29. Motors, controlling. - Conducting blades or plungers are inserted more or less into a resistant powder, such as 'flake graphite,' used for lubricating. A suitable apparatus is illustrated. A stand a carries two porcelain vessels b, each provided with a bottom terminal and a pair of contact-blades c<1>, and containing the powder. A hand-lever d carries two copper plates e, which may be lowered into the two vessels b and between the contact-blades c<1>.
Patent GB-189804994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Bacteriological Purification of Sewage.
Inventor: SCOTT-MONCRIEFF WILLIAM DUNDAS
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4994. Scott-Moncrieff, W. D. March 1. Sewage and foul waters, treating; effluent, treating; precipitants.-The effluents obtained in the treatment of sewage, such for instance as those resulting from the process described in Specification No. 18,555, A.D. 1897, are passed into tanks containing sewage. The effluents obtained by anaerobic processes, such as those running from the tanks described in Specifications No. 14,181, A.D. 1891, and No. 17,006, A.D. 1892, may also be treated with the effluents referred to above.
Patent GB-189807363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drilling and other similar Machines.
Inventor: WORTHINGTON LAURANCE
Filed: 1898-03-26
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 7363. Worthington, L., and Soar. J. March 26. Boring and drilling.-The tool spindle of a drilling or similar machine has a screw feed in which the screw can be readily disengaged to permit of a quick withdrawal of the tool. The spindle may also be provided with guides to prevent bending &c. The form shown is a ratchet brace such as is used in mines &c. The screwed spindle C can be engaged by half-nuts D in a casing A carried by a sleeve or holder B. The halves are normally kept apart by springs G, Fig. 1<A>, but can be closed to allow a screw feed, by turning segmental wedges E, pivoted on the casing, and passing through slots F in it. The wedges may have an extension of a reverse taper, so that the halves may be directly moved apart to permit quick withdrawal by turning back the wedges, the springs G being dispensed with. For steadying the spindle, guide-rods, parallel to the spindle, slide in bosses on the casing A and carry a bearing to support and move with the ratchet end of the spindle.
Patent GB-189811754-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Treating Railway Roadbeds with Oil.
Inventor: NICHOL JAMES HITCHCOCK
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 11,754. Nichol, J. H. May 24. Watering-carts.- The vehicle, which is shown in side and end elevations, is for treating the surfaces of railway road beds with oil to prevent dust and the growth of vegetation. A tank, which is carried on a separate vehicle, supplies the oil by the pipe 1 to the pipe 2, and thence by a pipe 3 it passes to the valves 8. From the valves 8 it passes by the flexible pipes 7 to the jointed perforated sprinkling-pipes 5, and by the pipe 6 to the fixed sprinkling-pipe 4. Pipes 29 are also carried to the inside of the pipes 4, 5, for the purpose of expelling the oil, when necessary, by steam or compressed air supplied from the locomotive. The pipes 5 are jointed to the lower ends of the standards 20, by which they can be swung horizontally, and the chains 24 provide for vertical adjustments. Shields 4, carried on the pipe 4, protect the rails from being splashed by the oil. The valves 8 are each formed by two slide valves, which can be raised and lowered by the sliding rods 12, and can be pushed apart so as to lock them in any position by rotating the rods 12. Hand-sprinklers 34 on the three pipes 32 are also provided.
Patent GB-189812400-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Rollers to be Used for Wringing, Scouring, Washing, or other purposes.
Inventor: MITCHELL ROBERT JOHN CHADWICK
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 12,400. Mitchell, R. J. C. June 2. Rollers, covering.-Rollers for wringing, washing, and other machines are covered by seamless sleeves of felt produced by felting wool &c. upon cylindrical formers. The felt covering may be waterproofed.
Patent GB-189813780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motion Transmitting and Speed Changing Mechanism.
Inventor: BELANGER VICTOR
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 13,780. Belanger, V. June 21. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to gearing applicable for electric-railway cars &c. A cylindrical shell a<1>, Fig. 1, secured to the shaft a, and a disc a<2> mounted on a crank-pin on the shaft a<8> are connected by a set of rollers a<3> of varying diameter corresponding to the varying distances between their surfaces. In connection with an electric-railway vehicle, a modification is described in which the shell, which is secured to the armature of the motor, is mounted eccentrically upon a fixed sleeve formed in one with the disc a<2>, and two of the rollers are carried by cranks on the axle, which passes through the sleeve. The application of the invention as a two-speed gear in connection with a bicycle is shown in Fig. 8. When the boss c<3> which carries the chain-wheel e<8> is locked to the sleeve d<8>, the gear is inoperative and the entire mechanism rotates as one piece. When the locking - bolt e<12> is withdrawn, by a conveniently-placed handle and suitable connections, the boss e<3>, by means of openings e<13> engaging pins f<5>, carries round the eccentric ring f<2>. The bevel-ended rollers f<3>, interposed between this ring and linings upon the sleeve d<8>, are thereby carried round at a lower speed, and, by means of a pin on one of them which engages in a hole in an internal flange d<14>, carry round the wheel hub d<1>. In the modification shown in Fig. 18, the chainwheel i<7> is mounted upon a sleeve i<5> formed with teeth which engage with an annular wheel j<10>, which drives the wheel hub by means of pins j<12> engaging in openings in the end plate j<2>; the rollers j<11> are interposed between this ring and a cylinder j<6>, which is provided with a brake j<15>.
Patent GB-189822962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Straightening and Polishing Round Metal Bars or Tubes.
Inventor: BRIGHTMAN LATHAM H
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 22,962. Brightman, L. H. Nov. 1. Straightening.-A machine for straightening and polishing shafts, pipes, or other solid or hollow round bars has a revoluble frame 5 with hollow journals 3, 4, mounted on bearings 2, and driven by belt pulleys &c. 6. Rollers 24 are mounted in swivelling blocks 10 on shanks 9 fixed by bolts in a bolt-way 8 in the frame. The rollers have concave peripheries, and are mounted skew to the axis of the frame. Each block 10 has a guiding-corner to direct the shaft &c. A to its roller. The shaft is clamped at one end in a support 28 travelling on tracks 30, a steady rest 31 supporting the shaft while it is fed into the hollow journal 3 of the rotating frame. When the shaft engages the rollers, the skew action causes it to be fed forward. The rollers are adjusted to simultaneously straighten the shaft and to smooth or polish it by the partial slipping of the rollers. On emerging from the frame, the free end of the shaft is clamped in a second support, and is further polished by wood strips 27 on a block 26 on the journal 4.
Patent GB-189824307-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Electrolytic Extraction of Zinc, and other Metals from Ores or Waste containing them.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 24,307. Fell, J. C., (Strzoda, W.]. Nov. 17. Zinc &c., depositing.-Pulverized zinc ores, or waste containing zinc, such as zinc-ash, are placed in an electrolytic tank, the electrolyte employed being a caustic solution, such as a 10 per cent. solution of caustic soda. Cathodes of zinc or iron are used, some of which may be loose and arranged to lie upon a wooden lining horizontally at the bottom of the vat. The anodes are of carbon or metal, and are arranged vertically at small intervals apart. The zinc, and other metals present, such as cadmium, lead, copper, silver, gold, &c., are first dissolved by the caustic solution, and then immediately deposited by the current on the cathode. The liberated gas causes a constant agitation of the liquid during the process. After the removal of the electrodes, the mass left is filtered, and the zinc finally separated from the other metals by distillation.
Patent GB-189915823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waterproof Coats and Garments for the purpose of Ventilation.
Inventor: MUCK JOHANN
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 15,823. Muck, J. Aug. 2. Waterproof garments.-Relates to waterproof coats, trousers, and other garments, and consists in making them of a number of transverse strips a, b, c, d, e, Fig. 1, arranged one over another like the slates of a roof with a suitable amount of lap. Each strip is provided with a number of longitudinal folds or pleats, and those in adjacent strips are sewn together, as shown in horizontal section in Fig. 4, so as to leave channels f for ventilation. Along the innermost strip at the point of junction of two strips there is sewn a band g of slightly-elastic material, which aids to keep the folds f open.
Patent GB-189921930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Carriage Lamps.
Inventor: BURLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,930. Burley, W., and Rogers, H. Nov. 2. Carriage lamps.-To facilitate the attachment of carriage lamps to the lamp irons or brackets, a portion B' of the ring of the lamp iron B is cut away, and a corresponding projecting piece A is formed on the lamp socket A'. When the handle or candle tube T is passed laterally through the slot B<1> and drawn down, the projection A fits into the slot B' and secures the lamp in position. The lateral insertion allows of the lamp being employed where head room is limited. The spring device C for locking the handle T to the lamp socket A' may be arranged on the projection A and actuated from the exterior of the lamp.
Patent GB-190001988-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Hose or Stocking Supporter.
Inventor: THAYER EMILY WAITEE
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 1988. Thayer, E. W. Jan. 31. B e l t s ; stocking suspenders.-Relates to a combined abdominal belt and stocking suspender. The belt is of the shape shown, and has at front an apron-like part 4 which is held down by the suspenders and compresses the abdomen so as to reduce the appearance of corpulence. The belt has at its ends elastic connections 10,which are fastened together at 12. The front suspenders 14 are attached to the apron 4, and the rear suspenders 13 to projecting parts 3 of the belt. The suspenders 13 are placed in such a position that they are not sat upon when the wearer is seated.
Patent GB-190003733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Candles and Candle-sticks or Holders therefor.
Inventor: RIPLEY RICHARD
IPC: F21V35/00
Filed: 1900-02-26
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3733. Ripley, R. Feb. 26. Candlesticks and candle holders.-To hold the candle securely and allow the candle end to be entirely consumed, the lower end of the candle is formed with holes B to engage with projections A on the candlestick or candle holder.
Patent GB-190004172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Automatic Feed Mechanism of Saw Benches.
Inventor: GRUBAN JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4172. Gruban, J. March 5. Sawing.-A feed mechanism for a circular saw is shown in plan in Fig. 2. The feed-roller, which is mounted on the lower end of the vertical spindle n, is pressed against the side of the wood. The spindle n is rotated by bevel gearing and a spindle o passing through the radial arm b, from another vertical spindle l mounted on a pedestal fixed to the saw bench. The spindle l is driven by toothed gearing and a belt from the saw spindle. The fixed roller can be set at an angle by turning it about the spindle o. The arm b may be adjusted in length by means of the screw p, the spindle o sliding longitudinally in the pinion o'.
Patent GB-190011822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriers for Cycles.
Inventor: GREGORY WILLIAM HARVEY
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,822. Gregory, W. H. June 29. Luggage-carriers.- The carrier shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is attached to the bicycle at one side, and is adapted to carry a basket or other receptacle for parcels, mail matter, or a child, or another seat or saddle. The carrier 21 is mounted on the auxiliary wheel 23, and is pivoted on the vertical axis by means of a pin 18 fixed through the eyes 19. The eyes 19 are so spaced as to allow of vertical movement. The lead rod 26 connects the carrier with a lug on the steering-head by means of a hook. The wheel 23 is mounted on V-shaped brackets secured to the carrier.
Patent GB-190013174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tins or Containers for Enclosing Preserved Foods, Provisions or the like.
Inventor: MACONOCHIE ARCHIBALD WHITE
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 13,174. Maconochie, A. W. July 21. Cans and canisters.-Relates to tins or containers for preserved food &c. The lid or cover a and the body c are each formed from a single sheet of tin plate, by stamping &c., the flange a<2> on the cover being made somewhat larger than the flange c<2> on the body. A sheet or disc b of paper, of the same size as, or slightly larger than, the cover, is placed below the cover, and, if desired, the body is also provided with a paper lining d having a flange which rests on the flange c<2>. After filling, the paper b and cover a are placed on the receptacle, and the flanges a<2>, c<2> are then turned over on each other, or spun together, the intervening paper serving to form an airtight closure without soldering.
Patent GB-190104479-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Attaching Rails to Chairs and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: REED WILLIAM ALEXANDER EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 4479. Reed, W. A. E. M., and Townly, A. M. March 2. Chairs ; rails tiebars.-The rails are provided with corrugations, bars, studs, or projections Q on one or both sides of the web, on or under the flange, or elsewhere, to engage corresponding parts in the chair and thereby to reduce creep. The rail is held by two loose jaws F, which slide between grooved ribs E on the base D, and the jaws are grooved below to fit over a #-section, flat, or other tie-bar K A stop I may be formed in the base D to hold the end of the tie-bar and to act as an abutment for one jaw. The jaws and the tie-bar are held and tightened by two cottars M, N, which abut against the jaws and pass through notches or holes in the tie-bar and ribs E. The cottar M may be notched to engage the tie-bar when in place, so that it cannot be withdrawn, and the cottar N is wedge-shaped and is secured by bending down its end. Ribs R, S may be formed under the chair base at right-angles to and parallel with the rail, to secure it from movement.
Patent GB-190105373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphon Cisterns.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5373. Adams, M. J. March 14. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The short leg of the siphon B ends in a vertical cylinder C with inlet flap valve D and a heavy piston E, which, when raised and allowed to fall, forces water over the crown of the siphon and starts a flush.
Patent GB-190107734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cement Foundations and Landmarks.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 7734. Wheatley, W. H., [Roy, W. O.]. April 15. Boundary stones.- Blocks of cement, with or without strengthening-rods E, are formed in the earth to act as landmarks, boundary stones, &c. An hourglass-shaped hole is first formed m the earth by rotating a crowbar &c., and the space is filled in with cement.
Patent GB-190109221-A (GB)
Title: Process of Preparing and Method of Using Low Fermentation Brewery Yeasts, Fermenting at a High Temperature.
Inventor: JACQUEMIN GEORGES
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9221. Jacquemin, G. May 3. Brewing ; yeast ; aÙrating liquids.-The object of this invention is to brew a beer which shall possess all the qualities of beer fermented with low fermentation yeasts, i.e., those which are employed at a lower temperature than 10‹C, and yet shall not require the use of ice in making, preserving, or sending out the beer. For this purpose, yeasts of the above type are cultivated in wort to which in successive cultures are added increasing quantities of tartaric or other organic acid, until an acidity of 7 grammes per litre has been attained, the cultures being carried on at a temperature slightly above that at which the beer is to be fermented. The resulting yeast, while giving to the beer all the qualities given to it by low fermenting yeasts, is of such a nature as to allow of the fermentation taking place at a temperature which may even exceed 20‹C. The Figure shows apparatus for effecting the yeast culture. It comprises two small closed vessels D, D<1>, in which the yeast is grown in an acid wort, and a larger vessel F in which the yeast obtained in the vessels D, D' is cultivated in ordinary wort. All the vessels are connected with a supply of steam and purified air, and are encircled by pipes Z from which a stream of cooling-water can flow over the exterior. The air which is drawn in by a pump A is purified by being passed firstly through a filter B, consisting of a number of baffle-plates b between which is packed cotton wool treated with salicylic acid, and secondly, through a vessel C containing an antiseptic liquid in which are submerged balls or coarse sand to break up air bubbles. The wort to be fermented with the yeast prepared in this manner is thoroughly aerated during refrigeration, preferably by a regulated air inlet connected to the pump by which the wort is forced into the refrigerator. The fermentation is carried on in closed vessels, and may take place in the refrigerator.
Patent GB-190112073-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Imitation Marble.
Inventor: SBOROWITZ SIEGMUND
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 12,073. Sborowitz, S. June 13. Stone, artificial.-Imitation marble is composed of red lead or other inorganic colouring-matter together with asbestos or like fibre which has previously been saturated with a solution of shellac in spirit. The asbestos fibres appear as light veins on the coloured background. The mixture is compressed in moulds, heated to evaporate the spirit, again compressed, and finally polished. Metal turnings, or pieces of mother-of-pearl, glass, &c., may be incorporated with the mixture. The asbestos may be coloured before use.
Patent GB-190112114-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Closing Bottles, Jars, and the like
Inventor: TRUEMAN JAMES COBDEN
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 12,114. Trueman, J. C. June 13. Stoppers.-Relates to closures of the kind described in Specification No. 1095, A.D. 1899, in which the neck of the bottle, jar, &c. is formed with an annular seating for the packing-washer, and above this seating with an inwardly-projecting ring or ridge, cut away at suitable points to permit the passage of inclined projecting lugs on the stopper, which, when inserted, is partially rotated to engage the lugs under the ridge. In the present invention, the ridge c, which is cut away at intervals to permit the passage of the lugs d<1> on the stopper d, is formed on a metal or other suitable collar a, which is screwed or otherwise secured on the neck b, so that, if the neck &c. is broken, the collar can be removed and used on another vessel. In the form shown, the washer e is seated on the mouth of the vessel, but the seating may be formed on the collar a.
Patent GB-190115735-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching and Detaching the Elastic Tyres of Wheels.
Inventor: STONARD HERBERT ALLARD
Filed: 1901-08-03
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 15,735. Stonard, H. A., and Sheaf, H. Aug. 3. Building wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to means for twisting together or untwisting the two endless attaching-wires which secure rubber tyres to the wheels of perambulators and the like. The tyre a is placed on the wheel rim, and the abutting ends of the rubber are pressed back to allow a worm-wheel j to be placed between them. In the worm-wheel is a slot l, through which the two endless attaching-wires b are passed into two separate slots k, which hold the wires at a short distance apart. The forked end h of a lever e is then placed under the bosses i of the worm-wheel, and the second pivoted lever f is closed upon the lever e, so that the worm m, carried by the lever f, engages with the wormwheel. The handle o allows the worm-wheel to be rotated, whereby the wires are twisted and so tightened or slackened. The levers may be held together by a link, and, in modifications, the wormwheel may be replaced by ratchet-wheel, which may engage with the end of the lever f.
Patent GB-190117421-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip for Holding the Carbon Paper in Duplicating Books.
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,421. Lamson Paragon Supply Co. and Pope, W. Aug. 30. Duplicating or sales books.-A clip for holding the carbon paper of duplicating books or blocks, such as counter-check books, comprises an angular metal plate c riveted to the lower board of the ordinary detachable cover a, and another angular plate f pivoted on the plate c and provided with an ear or clip g adapted to embrace the edge of the plate c so that the edge h of the carbon paper is held between the plates.
Patent GB-190119057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casings for Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 19,057. Lake, H. H., [Lea Electric Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 24. Arc lamps.-A casing consists of a top piece 1 fixed on the frame of a lamp, two half cylinders 2, 3 hinged to the top piece at 4, 5, and a globe-holding ring 12, formed to rest on a ledge and a pivoted catch 17 in the half cylinders when these are closed together as shown. The ring 12 is also connected by a chain to a pin projecting from the frame of the lamp. The half cylinders are held together by a spring catch in one engaging a slot in the other; the spring carries a projecting screw and nut n, which can be screwed up to lock the catch, or unscrewed and pressed inward to disengage it. When the spring catch is disengaged, the half cylinders can be turned up on the hinges 4, 5, and held in horizontal positions by hooks 9 engaging projections on the top piece 1. The globe-holding ring 12 has free ends provided with lugs to receive a screw bolt, by which the ring is closed on the rim of the globe 13.
Patent GB-190122443-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dry Seat for the Tops of Tramcars and Buses and other Exposed Situations.
Inventor: FAUNT JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 22,443. Faunt, J. T. Nov. 7. Seats and seat backs; seat protectors.-Relates to means for keeping omnibus and other exposed seats dry when not occupied. The pivoted radius bars 4 have triangular cams 6 which engage the ends of the cross-bar 7 fitted with a sleeve 8 to which the telescopic casing 9 is attached. The casing 10 fixed to the bar 11 contains a spring 12, while the casing 9 carries rollers 15, 16 which bear on the undersides of the pivoted seats 3. Flaps 28, 29 are carried by the rods 26, 27 having engaging pinions 30, and the rod 27 has a crank 31 connected to the bar 7 by the arm 32. As shown in Fig. 4, the seat is ready for use ; it is kept in this position by a catch 18 which .engages a notch in the casing 9. On releasing the catch by pushing the spring rod 22, the spring 12 forces up the rollere 15, 16 and places the seats 3 in the vertical position, back to back, and at the same time the bar 7, acting on the cams 6, causes the bars 4 to assume the vertical or mid position, and the arm 32 actuates the pinions 30 and closes up the flaps 28,29.