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Patent GB-189729061-A (GB)
Title: The Production of the Operative Substance from the Thyroid Glands and other Organs in an Unaltered Uncoagulable State.
Inventor: PITT SYDNEY
Filed: 1897-12-08
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 29,061. Pitt, S., [Pharmaceutisches Institut Ludwig Wilhelm Gans]. Dec. 8. Medicinal preparations. - The operative substances of the thyroid gland and other organs are prepared in an unaltered uncoagulable condition by the following processes :-(1) Well-purified triturated glands are allowed to stand for several days in a solution containing 1/4000 to 1/2000 th part of formic aldehyde. The solution thus obtained may be concentrated in vacuo. (2) Thyroid glands, cleaned by ether, are heated with water in an autoclave for an hour, and the solution thus obtained is evaporated in vacuo to dryness. The yellowish-brown product is soluble in water, and contains from 1 to 2 per cent. of iodine.
Patent GB-189801827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedals for Velocipedes.
Inventor: HALL LOUIS HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-22
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 1827. Hall, L. H., and Ramsey, R. H. Jan. 22. Ball bearings for cycle pedals &c. The treads C are secured to arms A' formed on a sleeve A mounted in ball bearings on a disc G secured to the crank end. The bearings comprise balls H carried between a groove in the disc G and a groove formed by inclined faces e formed on the sleeve A and on a disc E screwed into the sleeve A. The bearing is adjusted by rotating the disc E, the latter being secured in position by a pin formed on a plate I screwed to the sleeve A engaging holes J<1> in the disc E.
Patent GB-189802089-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for the Automatic Opening and Shutting of Doors.
Inventor: FROMMANN OTTO
Filed: 1898-09-06
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 2089. Frommann, O. Sept. 6. Door opening and closing apparatus.-A foot-plate e on a lever d pivoted at m is provided on each side of the door h. A lever b, pivoted at c, has a weight l on its shorter end, its longer end having a cord i passing through an eye f on the underside of the floor, and an eye g on the door, the free end of the cord having a weight (not shown). On pressing on either foot-plate the longer end of the lever is lowered, the cord weight being brought into contact with the eye g, and the door is opened in the direction of the arrow. The eye g travels in a slot n in the floor. The parts resume their normal positions by their own weight, the door being suitably inclined to close.
Patent GB-189802891-A (GB)
Title: Improved Announcing and Recording Apparatus, applicable to Telephones.
Inventor: GBUENERT FRIEDRICH BERNHARD
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 2891. Gr³nert, F. B. Feb. 4. Telephone calls.-Apparatus for recording a call from a subscriber in the absence of the called subscriber. The apparatus may be arranged in a temporary or permanent shunt to the ordinary call. A paper drum c, driven by clockwork f or by weight, is controlled by a magnet m the armature lever k of which carries a detent for the escape-wheel i and a recorder o for showing by series of dots the number of the calling subscriber. g is a clip weight for keeping the paper d stretched. The paper may also be positively driven.
Patent GB-189803680-A (GB)
Title: Method for Oxydation of Ortho-toluol-sulphamide to Saccharine, by Avoiding the Formation of Ortho-tuluol-sulpho-acid or Ortho-sulpho-benzoic-acid.
Inventor: HAUFF JULIUS
Filed: 1898-02-14
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 3680. Hauff, J. Feb. 14. Saccharin is produced by oxidizing orthotoluolsulphamide with permanganate in alkaline solution, instead of as usual in a neutral solution, with the object of avoiding the production of orthotoluol sulpho acid, or orthosulphobenzoic acid, and obtaining a greater yield of saccharin.
Patent GB-189806381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddle Numnahs or Pads.
Inventor: CUTHBERT EMILY GORE
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 6381. Cuthbert, E. G. March 16. Saddles, numnahs for. The whole numnah, together with the pads BB, CO on its outer surface, is knitted or crocheted.
Patent GB-189809957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Delivery and Cash Register Machines.
Inventor: BRANDT EDWARD JULIUS
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 9957. Brandt, E. J. April 30. Money-delivering apparatus; tills. -Cash-registering mechanism and a till drawer are added to the changegiving apparatus described in Specification No. 18,257, A.D. 1897. For American coinage, receipts in cents are added up by a wheel W having three hundred face teeth, and dollars by a concentric wheel W<1> having a hundred edge teeth, while there is also carrying - mechanism between the former and the latter. The cents wheel is operated by a radial arm X turning with a pulley r' (pulled by a cord t<1> and a spring), till it strikes a stop pin n' lowered by a change key O. The stop pins are disposed in the guiding-frame V on arcs concentric with the adding- wheels, and the keys are formed with tongues m<1> spreading out to them. The operating-arm X is normally clear of the wheel, because the pulley hangs from a lever U which rests in a latch i<1> until the key, by striking a rocker T, trips the latch, when a spring w<1> pulls the lever down. The dollar wheel is operated by a pawl S' moving with a spring-pulled slide R<1> in guides r<11> until it strikes one of a set of keys I'. The actuation of both wheels occurs on the recession of obstructing-rods C', T<1> as the cash drawer to which they are attached is opened by a spring. The drawer is normally kept closed, because a finger k<11> projecting from a rocker j<11> obstructs a shoulder m<11> formed on a guided frame F' sliding with the drawer. This rocker is coupled by a rod G<1> to the rocker T actuated by the cent keys and is also operated directly by the dollar keys owing to the bevelled collars n<11> thereon and the bevelled bars H<1> connecting the two end cheeks of the rocker. These bars also serve to keep the dollar key depressed till the drawer is closed again by hand, when also a hinged nose h<11>, Fig. 2, on a frame E' sliding with the drawer, lifts the lever U into the latch i<1> again.
Patent GB-189810897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Oil Burners for Lighting or Heating.
Inventor: GREGORY JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 10,897. Gregory, J. May 12. Oil lamps.-The wick-carrier 8 is connected at 7 to the combined flame spreader and extinguisher R, the whole being simultaneously raised and lowered by means of a rack 20 and a pinion 21 on the lower end of the supporting-rod 10. The teeth on the rack are so arranged that the wick cannot be raised beyond the position which gives the maximum flame without smoking, and the flame-spreader with its attachments is secured to the rod 10 by a pivoted catch 12 provided with a thumb-piece C. The wick-carrier 8 is formed with spring tongues 2 which are actuated by the shoulder 3 on the inner wick-tube, with a flange 9 which rests upon the upper end of the wick and is of such a width that it can descend within the wick-tubes, and with perforations 18 which permit the vapours from the inner side of the wick to escape to the flame. The outer side of the wick, upon which combustion takes place, is automatically scraped or trimmed when the wick is lowered by the contracted upper edge of the outer wick-tube 17, and the downward movement of the wick is limited by the lower end of the carrier 8 engaging with, and forcing the tongues 13 into, the wick. The distance between the flange 9 on the top of the wick and the unperforated flange 4 of the perforated flame-spreader remains constant, and the flame is extinguished by lowering the flange 4 on to the upper end of the wick-tube. The gallery 27 is connected to the tray 26 by pivoted arms, which are shaped so as to support the gallery in its raised position and at other times to fold into the space 28. In modifications, the construction of the wick-carrier and the flame-spreader is varied in detail, a reflecting-device is combined with the gallery, the wick is cooled by a current of air which carries any surplus vapour to the flame, and the rack 20 may be either actuated by a pinion on a spindle passing diagonally through the reservoir or the rack may be replaced by a link with holes in which the teeth of the pinion engage.
Patent GB-189811478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Soldering and Brazing of Joints, Seams and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-20
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 11,478. Simpson, J. May 20. Soldering and brazing.-The invention is particularly applicable to the soldering or brazing of the circumferential seams or joints of the hollow rims of wheels for cycles, motor cars, vehicles, &c., and consists in applying the spelter &c. in the form of a wire, rod, &c. a of suitable section. The wire is placed in or round the seam b and then fused, ensuring equal distribution of the spelter.
Patent GB-189814353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins for Braiding Machines.
Inventor: SEYDLITZ OTTO
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 14,353. Seydlitz, O. June 29. Braiding-machines.-The bobbin is made without flanges, one end being cut off straight and the other notched at b. The body may be slightly concave. and be provided with small grooves m to allow of straight winding. The bobbin may be placed on a holder, Fig. 3 or Figs. 6 and 7, and be placed directly on the spinning-machine. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, when the bobbin is placed on the holder it compresses the lower part of the spring sleeve e, and the teeth b engage corresponding teeth on the shoulder c ; in that shown in Figs. 6 and 7, a flat spring e', working in a slot k, and having a nose l, serves to hold the bobbin in place.
Patent GB-189818823-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Skirt Placket Fastening.
Inventor: GOODSPEED DELBERT CRANMER
Filed: 1898-09-02
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 18,823. Goodspeed, D.C. Sept. 2. Pivoted-arm fastenings. - Placquets are closed by two arms A, A<1> loosely pivoted at a and provided with hooks a<1> and eyes a<2> for securing together. The arm A' is provided with an upper hook B for engaging with the waistband o r an eye on the waistband.
Patent GB-189819778-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Bunsen Burners.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,778. Imray, O., [Moeller, J.]. Sept. 17. Gas burners, atmospheric. -The circular jet hole a, by which the gas enters, is notched, as at b, in two or more places, so that the gas, upon issuing from the jet, is spread out, as indicated by the dotted lines d, so as more effectually to mingle with the air.
Patent GB-189822521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Noble Combing Machines or the like.
Filed: 1898-10-26
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,521. Flax Combing Syndicate and Burrows, T. Oct.26. Combing - machines. - Improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 28,680, A.D. 1897. Each ball or reel of sliver is supported by its circumference upon a pair of rollers a, b, and the roller a is raised t o slacken the sliver y, just when the feed is taking place, by means of a hinged support g, g<1>, the vertical arm g<1> of which engages with a fixed cam surface h as the system revolves. In a modification, a V- shaped receptacle is substituted for the rollers a, b, and the receptacle is raised to slacken the sliver and facilitate the feeding thereof.
Patent GB-189825835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball or Float Valves.
Inventor: THORN FREDERICK SANSOM
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 25,835. Thorn, F. S., and Hoddle, C. Dec. 7. Ball and float valves; lift valves.-The passage of water or gas &c. from a pipe F is controlled by a rubber &c. disc D in the arm B of a float or other actuating - l e v e r A pivoted at C. A shield J may be provided on the arm B or on the pipe F.
Patent GB-189826354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Binocular Glasses.
Inventor: AITCHISON JAMES
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,354. Aitchison, J. Dec. 13. Telescopes &c.- Relates to binoculars, and consists of means for regulating the distance between the eye-pieces. Fig. 3 shows a crosssection of one tube of a prismatic binocular. The objectives b and eye-pieces a are mounted eccentrically in barrels c, which are geared together by toothed sectors so as to turn simultaneously and bring the eye-pieces nearer together or further apart. The barrels are mounted in sockets d. To allow of focussing. shorter barrels hare attached to the cap i, which turns in the top-plate l, and the tubes k telescope into tubes n fixed to the barrel c. The plate l may be moved for focussing by the screw m. In ordinary binoculars, the eye-pieces and objectives must have concident axes placed eccentrically to the axes of the barrels.
Patent GB-189827608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fencing for Grain Ricks and other Purposes.
Inventor: WELLS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 27,608. Wells, J. Dec. 31. Fencing.-A fencing, consisting of wire netting A at the lower part secured to an upper border B of sheet metal, is used for protecting grain ricks from vermin and the like, and also for protecting young fowl &c. Hooks H may be used for suspending the fencing from a wire, or the fencing may be attached to the rick &c. by nails passed through perforations E.
Patent GB-189901705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skirt Protectors.
Inventor: WURM HERMANN
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 1705. Wurm, H. Jan. 25. Lace and lace-making.-An edging for protecting the edges of skirts &c. consists of a band or tape a for sewing to the skirt &c. and a fringe b, and is made on an ordinary lace machine. Fig. 3 shows a diagram of the threads used in making one pattern of edging, in which the bobbin threads are numbered 1-21. The tape is formed by certain of the warp threads c, c<1>, which are traversed to right or left, and cross with the bobbin threads and with warps d, d<1> whith do not traverse. Some of the warps form an edging. The fringe is formed by warps i, k which interlock with the tape warps at h. Two protectors can be made side by side, the same warps i, k forming the two fringes, which are cut down between the guide threads o.
Patent GB-189915670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Animal Traps.
Inventor: MENZIES ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 15,670. Menzies, A. Aug. 1. T r a p s .-Relates to traps having spring jaws, and to the trigger arrangements. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the soleplate A, springs B, jaws C, studs D, D', and baitplate are of an ordinary construction. The trigger F is secured to the bait-plate, and is formed with a point f adapted, when the trap is set, to enter between two squares or projections c formed on the jaws to hold them down. G is a lever for holding down the spring when setting the trap. Fig. 9 shows a slightly-modified arrangement, fitted with a wire loop 1 for killing the trapped animal. In another modification, the bait is placed on a hook connected by a cord with the trigger, which is released when the cord is pulled. In a further modification, Fig. 8, the trap is fitted with a cage formed of telescopic or extensible rods.
Patent GB-189918251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for use in connection with Mechanical Stokers, for Supplying Air to Furnaces.
Inventor: VICARS JOHN
Filed: 1899-09-09
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,251. Vicars, J., and Vicars, J. Sept. 9. Blast apparatus.-Relates to steam-jet blast apparatus for use, more especially, in connection with mechanical stokers, whereby a sufficiency of air to ensure combustion is delivered to the fuel heaped on the dead-plate. Fig. 2 shews a sectional plan. One, two, or more cones a, d are mounted in front of openings, preferably below the fuelsupply openings, in such a way that they can be turned aside on a hinge c into the position indicated by dotted lines, or so that they can be slid aside to give access to the openings. Into the outer cone a jet of steam is delivered from a nozzle m on the end of a screwed tube n adjustable in a fixed steam-chest q.
Patent GB-189923950-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cigarette-making Machine.
Inventor: BOBIN HENRI HILAIRE HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 23,950. Bobin, H. H. H. June 3, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cigarette-making machines.-Relates to machines for rolling cigarettes singly. An apron l is secured at one end to a spring-tensioned arm m, and at the other end to an arm p pivoted at q. It passes over rollers b, j, e, of which the roller b is mounted on fixed standards d, and the roller e is carried by a pivoted frame which can be locked by a catch k so that the rollers b, e are almost in contact. The two short end rollers serve to produce a cylindrical trough in the apron into which the tobacco is placed before the roller e is locked in place. The paper wrappers s are arranged in a pile on the plate r. A tubular reservoir v containing adhesive material is carried by pivoted arms z, and is provided with a longitudinal nose-piece y. Fig. 3 shows the nose-piece, which has a narrow discharge slit y<1>, in the act of picking up the uppermost wrapper. After the charge of tobacco has been rolled by oscillating the arm p, the wrapper is swung over so that its unpasted end is inserted between the rollers b, e, and the spring-actuated arm m is then allowed to draw back the apron into the position shown in Fig. 3, the wrapper being drawn in and the cigarette rolled during this operation. The tube v opens into a short cylinder closed by a screw cap z by turning which the adhesive material can be fed forward as required.
Patent GB-189924439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electric Distribution, particularly applicable to Electric Railway Systems.
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,439. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 8. Electric railways.-To prevent damage by earth currents, the rail or return conductor is maintained at one potential. Feeders are run at intervals to the trolley wire, and also to the return conductor, and a motor generator is arranged in connection with each pair of feeders. In Fig. 1, M, G, M', G' are motor generators with the motor armatures in series with the feeders L, L<1>, and the generator armature in series with the feeders E, E'. The fields are preferably in shunt across the bus bars.
Patent GB-189925526-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Manufacturing Coverings for Walls, Ceilings and the like.
Inventor: RITTMAN LEWIS HERBERT
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 25,526. Rittman, L. H., [Soc. Josz et Fils et Cie.]. Dec. 23. Cements for wall and ceiling coverings &c. White lead is mixed with linseed oil and a siccative containing one-twentieth part of liquid gutta-percha or other waterproofing-solution.
Patent GB-190004254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Valves, Particularly Applicable for use with Machinery Driven by Fluids under Pressure.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 4254. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. March 6. Valves and valve gear.-Relates to fourwayrotary distributing and reversing valves and to other rotary valves, particularly applicable for machinery driven by fluids under pressure. The main valve h, Fig. 1, is actuated by the fluid under pressure itself, while the small controlling-valve w is operated by hand. The upper surface of the main valve is formed as a wing piston and serves as a valve face for the auxiliary valve w. The ports, by means of which the chambers m, n formed by the wings k and the casing are alternately brought into connection with the pressure or exhaust chamber, are arranged in the main valve, for the purpose of imparting to the main valve a rotation corresponding in direction and extent to that of the auxiliary valve. The ports q, r connect the opposite spaces m, n respectively. From the ports q, r two vertical passages lead to the top of the main valve, and also the vertical passage in the main valve leads from one of the chambers o and opens into the valve face 3, while another passage lying outside the valve face leads from the other chamber o. When the auxiliary valve is in its working position, the vertical passages from the ports q, r are brought alternately into communication by the chambers x, y, the one with the pressure chamber 4, and the other with the exhaust chamber o. The auxiliary valve is turned by means of a rod entering into and engaging with a groove in the valve.
Patent GB-190006554-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Melting Furnace
Inventor: ESSNER JULES
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 6554. Essner, J., and Laurans, B. April 7. Crucible furnaces. - The crucible chamber is mounted on trunnions l, Fig. 2, so that it can be tilted for charging and discharging. The crucible is supported in a grooved and channelled block c. When the chamber is in the position shown, the flames from a gas or vapour burner x in a fixed block y rise around the crucible and descend to the channel g and outlet h, whence the hot gases of combustion pass to the regenerator o. Rising through the tubes, they heat the air or gas supply to the burner, and finally heat the charge in the upper perforated portion of the shoot n. The furnace may be used for melting bronze, brass, copper, iron, steel, and other metals, and for metallurgical and chemical operations in which high temperatures are required.
Patent GB-190007784-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Distribution and Collection of Current for Electric Traction.
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 7784. Davis, G. April. 27. Electric railways and tramways with overhead supply and return conductors. Collectors.-A frame a, with trolley wheels b running on one conductor o, is provided with arms d carrying rollers n to run on the other conductor o. The arms d are attached in the upper or lower position, according to the direction of travel, so that the outgoing ones, for instance, ride over those which are returning, and a bridge-piece with downwardly-curved ends i is attached to each frame a, so that the rollers n can run over it and not lose contact. The ends i may be hinged so as to follow curves. In the form shown, the arms d are hinged, but they may be fixed in sockets on the frame a, insulation being provided between the supply and return current collectors. An upper second guide parallel to the bridge i may be provided to prevent the rollers from rising, or the bridge may be inverted and attached to the rollers n instead of the frame a. Flexible conductors, attached to the depending counterweighted arms r of the trolley, or to other parts of the trolley, connect it to the vehicle. The Provisional Specification states that the invention is applicable to self-propelled as well as to dragged trolleys, and that the trolleys may be used for supplying current to road vehicles and canal boats &c.
Patent GB-190009777-A (GB)
Title: A Fastening for the Tongue Rail of a Tramway Switch.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9777. Imray, O., [Knittel, P.]. May 28. P o i n t s and switches, tramway. A pivot f on the tongue rail b works in a hardened steel casting d, lying between the main and guard rails a, c.. To prevent it from rising, a key h, which takes into a groove in the pivot, is held in the recess g<1> and undercut recess g<11> in the casting by a vertical key i.