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Patent GB-187300682-A (GB)
IPC: C13B20/00
Filed: 1873-02-22
Granted: 1873-08-15
Abstract: 682. Clark, A. M., [Margueritte, L. J. F.]. Feb. 22. Purifying syrups; glucose; treacle.-In purifying syrups of beet-root, cane, maple, or other sugar- producing substance, sulphuric, phosphoric, or other acid, preferably hydrochloric, is mixed with the syrup, which is then boiled in vacuo or other- wise at a temperature not exceeding 140‹ F. When it is desired to avoid inversion of the sugar in order to extract it in a crystallizable state, the proportion of the acid to the dry matter or ashes should be carefully adjusted. The syrup is then dissolved in water and boiled with fine animal charcoal by injecting steam, and is then saturated with lime. The charcoal is removed by decanta- tion, filtration, or by a centrifugal machine. If necessary, the syrup is filtered through animal charcoal before acidulation. The chlorides formed by the use of hydrochloric acid may be separated from the molasses by dialysis or osmosis. In treating saccharine juices to extract crystallizable sugar, the juice is defecated and saturated in the usual way and brought to a density of 27‹ to 30‹ BÚ., and is discharged from the triple-effect apparatus or evaporator into a trough, where, after cooling, it is mixed with a certain quantity of acid and is then returned to the third pan of the apparatus, or is placed in a special apparatus and concentrated in vacuo as highly as possible at the lowest possible temperature, which should not exceed 140‹F. Ammonium chloride or sulphate or free acids may be used. For beet-root juice, hydrochloric acid, and for cane juice, sulphuric acid is used. The syrup is re-dissolved in water and filtered through animal charcoal to remove any acidity before being granulated or converted into glucose syrup. The processes of adding the acid &c. may be applied to the second quality of the product, the mass being mixed and then centrifugaled. The acid decomposes the viscous salts in the molasses, so that the syrup may be clarified by water to which a little saccharate of lime may be added. The acidulated syrup which drains from the hydro-extractor is concentrated to produce a third quality of syrup to which the processes described may be applied. A clarifying agent for purifying inferior sugars may be formed by adding hydrochloric or other acid to the molasses which when evaporated in vacuo and converted into molasses of good flavour may be used an indefinite number of times by the addition of fresh acid. Biphosphate of lime is employed in practice instead of phosphoric acid. The syrups are used in the manufacture of fermented beverages or preserves, or for consumption.
Patent GB-189405699-A (GB)
Title: Sepulchral Pyramids.
Inventor: SMALL EDWARD MILTON
Filed: 1894-03-19
Granted: 1894-06-16
Abstract: 5699. Small, E. M. March 19. Monuments.-Horizontal rows of coffins c are embedded in concrete, and are arranged so that the rows of one layer are at right-angles to the rows of the horizontal layer below. The structure above the level of the ground is in the form of a pyramid, which may be stepped, as shown. Galleries or passages may be provided through the structure, and slabs or brass plates may be secured to the concrete opposite to the coffins. It is estimated that 795,616 bodies can be buried in a pyramid 300 feet square at the base.
Patent GB-189705519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjustable Bearings.
Inventor: DUNLOP JOHN BOYD
Filed: 1897-03-02
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 5519. Dunlop, J. B. March 2. Adjusting bearings of velocipedes and other vehicles &c. The adjusting-cups B are made with reversed buttress threads of coarse pitch ; threads with more than one start may be used. To make the bearing self-adjusting, a spring may be attached at one end to the hub or bracket, and its free end hooked into one of a number of notches in the edge of the flange C. The cones on the axle or shaft may be made adjustable in a similar manner. When an adjusting-cup requires locking, a number of holes are formed in its edge, and a single hole is made in the bracket or hub. A semicircular spring is placed on the bracket, and one end, which is hooked, passes through the bracket and into one of the holes in the cup. Bearings for hubs are made self-adjustable, without the use of springs, by forming the left-hand disc or clip with the leftband thread, and the right-hand disc with a righthand thread, so that the rotation tends to tighten them up.
Patent GB-189706145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: TRENCH JOHN TOWNSEND
Filed: 1897-03-09
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 6145. Trench, J. T. March 9. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to single-tube tyres. The thickened edges are held between the bentin edges a of the rim and a series of plates B. Joint is made by a sheet D of rubber, having thickened edgls d, which, in a modification, are made in one with the cover and separate from D.
Patent GB-189710398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery to be Employed in connection with the Bevelling and also the Finishing of the Bevelled Edges of Glass Plates.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS ALFRED
Filed: 1897-04-27
Granted: 1897-06-12
Abstract: 10,398. Griffiths, A. April 27. Bevelling glass. Upon a stud b, which projects from a slide adjustable on a vertical standard itself adjustable horizontally and angularly, is placed a frame a on which is fixed a projecting stud h' provided with a set-screw, adapted to come in contact with an arm h' fixed on the stud b and thereby to determine the inclination o f t h e frame. The glass is clamped between rubberfaced discs f<3>, f<11> pivoted an arms f<1>, f<13> pivoted together at f<14>, and prov i d e d with a clamping- screw f<16> ; the upper arm is provided with a spring locking-bolt f<7> adapted to engage with one of a series of holes in the disc f<3> which may be turned to present each edge of the glass successively to the grinding-surface. The said arm is pivoted at a' to the frame a, and is formed with a slot engaging with a crank-pin e<1> on the shaft d which is supported together with its spring driving-mechanism on the frame a. Instead of the swinging movement described, which is used for finishing, the arm f<1> may be mounted in guides so as to receive a to-and-fro motion in a straight line for roughing purposes. For bevelling circular discs, the upper clamping-disc is mounted on the shaft d, and the lower disc is pressed to it by a spring arm. The invention is stated to be a development of that described in Specification No. 5677, A.D. 1896.
Patent GB-189719303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass-annealing Furnaces or Leers.
Inventor: PRESTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-08-20
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 19,303. Preston, W. Aug. 20, Glass furnaces.-Relates to an annealing-furnace or leer in which the process of annealing glass may be continuously carried on. Fig. 1 shows a sectional plan of the arrangement, and Fig. 5 a sectional view illustrating the manner of lifting and moving the glass. There are combined with the kiln or settling-arch 1 two receiving-chambers 2, 3, which are alternately employed, and a graduated or cooling-off leer 12. Suitable doors 5 are provided, as also holes through which push-rods may be inserted. The admission of air is preferably effected through flues or arches below the hearths. To ensure the proper flow of heated air from the forward end of the kiln, a series of outlets at the end of the leer communicate with the flue 31 and stack 32. Baffles are provided. For moving the glass through the cooling-off leer, a number of rails 14 are placed in the bed 13, which is formed of grooved tiles or the like. The rails are raised, carrying the glass sheet with them, reciprocated, lowered, and withdrawn, the operation being repeated. The rails are supported on grooved rollers 16 carried by arms projecting from rockshafts 18. These shafts are simultaneously actuated, as for instance by worm gearing. To reciprocate the rails a series of drums 26 and flexible bands are employed, the ends of which are attached to the crosshead 15 and rails 14.
Patent GB-189720863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Horse-shoe Fastenings.
Inventor: SCHIEMANGK MAX
Filed: 1897-09-10
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 20,863. Schiemangk, M. Sept. 10. Fixing; upper and lower shoes.-The wearing- shoe l is attached by screws to the permanent shoe a, which is fixed to the hoof by bands e, h embracing the hoof. The bands are fixed to heel clips and engage with one another, the band h carrying a hinged tongue i provided with a hook g to engage with the end bar of an eye on the end of the band e. A clip k holds the tongue in its locked position. The band c engages between projections d on an extension of the toe clip b.
Patent GB-189721149-A (GB)
Title: A Combined and Condensed Periodical Announcement or Contents Bill, to be supplied to Newsagents and others on the behalf of Newspaper, Magazine, Book, and Periodical Publishers.
Inventor: LEWINS CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1897-09-15
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 21,149. Lewins, C. H. Sept. 15. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-The contents of several periodicals and books &c. are published on one contents bill or placard, which is suitably headed and divided into sections for the several periodicals &c.
Patent GB-189724861-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Feed Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GARDNER EDWARD
Filed: 1897-10-27
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 24,861. Gardner, E., Gardner, T. H., and Gardner, L. Oct. 27. Gas or explosivevapour engines.-In a valve for regulating the supply of liquid fuel to an internal - combustion engine, a hand-regulated needle valve F regulates the orifice F<1> leading from the oil or spirit supply, and a piston or diaphragm B with its underside in communication with the cylinder descends and opens the orifice F<1> as the working piston makes its suction stroke. With the orifice F<1> open, oil passes through the holes I in the cap G, and together with air drawn from the atmosphere through the annular opening E passes to the valve box or vaporizer by the pipe D'. At the end of the suction stroke the spring K returns the piston B and an elastic pad in the cap G recloses the orifice F<1>.
Patent GB-189802334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rat Traps.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 2334. Wheatley, W. H., [Marty, J. A. H.]. Jan. 28. Traps.-Relates to rat traps of the kind described in Specification No. 1899, A.D. 1883, in which a wirework chamber is divided into a catching and a retaining compartment by a truncated conical partition provided with an extension K having a trap door. The door p is of sheet metal, with perforated turned-down lugs p<1> by which it is mounted on a spindle a. A seating for the door is formed of angle-iron k, l, secured to the extension K. The edges of the doorp are turned down at p<2> so as to clear the part l. The door is provided with a counterpoise at q. A flexible stop m prevents the door from swinging too far.
Patent GB-189807430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Copying or Printing Music.
Inventor: BOLTON WILLIAM HARPER
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 7430. Bolton, W. H., and Bolton, C. H. March 28. Printing music.-A number of hand-stamps D with type for musical characters, minims, crotchets, quavers, pauses, marks of expression, &c. at their lower, and corresponding index signs at the upper ends, rest on a partition a<1> and in perforations b<3> in another partition b<1> of a box A. The drawer B is divided into two parts, one carrying an inking- pad C, and the other for flat stamps such as E, Fig. 4, for printing brackets and for a staff ruler F, Fig. 5. The staff ruler consists of a removable and adjustable wheel f<2> mounted so as to touch lightly an inking-wheel f<1>.
Patent GB-189810983-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bicycle Support.
Inventor: NEUMANN SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 10,983. Neumann, S. May 13. Supports; locking-apparatus to prevent theft.-A bicycle support comprises two rods 1 pivoted to plates 12 secured to bent plates 4 which engage the rear forks 2, 3 and are secured thereto by a screw 8 and block 9 as shown. The outer surfaces of the plates 12 are inclined so that, when in their lower position, the rods 1 extend outward and support the cycle. The outer ends of the rods are connected by links 18, which are extended in the lower position but are folded up when the rods are turned upwards, so that their curved inner surfaces rest on the back stays. A rod 20 pivoted on the links 18 engages the stays and secures the rods in their upper position. In the supporting position, the rods rest against stops 22 secured to the plates 12. The rods may be locked in action by any suitable locking-apparatus. In the form shown, the lock comprises a bolt 24 carried on a pivoted pin 23 and pressed by a spring into engagement with a recess 22 in the rods. It is released by means of a suitable key 26.
Patent GB-189812954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps.
Inventor: SHULTZ FRANK WALTER
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 12,954. Shultz, F. W. June 9. Traps for catching moles or similar animals in runs. Fig. 2 shows the trap in side elevation in the "set" position. Two baitshaped members 1 and 2 are pivoted .together by a rod 3 to form two pairs of jaws 1a and 2a. Springs 11a, of which the Specification describes several forms, are arranged to close the jaws by bearings against crossbars 5 and 5a of the members 1 and 2. The trap is set by means of a catch 9 on the member 2 engaging the flanged heel 7 of a trigger plate 6 hinged on the cross-bar 5 of the member 1. A safety catch or hook 10 may be used to hold the jaws open against the action of the springs when desired. The trap is sprung by the animal raising the trigger plate 6.
Patent GB-189822444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Rail or Tramway Rail Joints.
Inventor: GULLAN HECTOR FREEMAN
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 22,444. Gullan, H. F. Oct. 25. Rail joints. - In scarf joints for railway or tramway rails the end portions of the web are deflected to one side as shown in dotted lines, while the head and base are partly cut away. From the offset a' in the web it may be thinner, and the adjoining surfaces may be channelled as at y. Preferably the joint is made in a chair, but fishplates may be used, in which case additional bolts may be used beyond the fishplates. The ends of the rail heads are gradually sloped at z.
Patent GB-189824580-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Deadening the Sound of Exhaust in Gas Engines and the like.
Inventor: MELLING HERBERT TOM
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 24,580. Melling, H. T. Nov. 22. Exhaust - silencers. - Relates to the kind of exhaust-silencers for gas engines and the like in which the exhaust is discharged into a vessel containing gravel. The exhaust pipe D opens into a space Z between two masses of gravel resting on grids C and E respectively. The two masses of gravel are covered by grids F and J, the former being in halves to facilitate removal. The lower portion of the chamber M is separable from the upper. Additional grids may be inserted in the gravel.
Patent GB-189825395-A (GB)
Title: Combined Cot, Hammock and Stretcher.
Inventor: BAILEY LEONARD COLLINS
Filed: 1898-12-01
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 25,395. Bailey, L. C. Dec. 1. Bedsteads; hammocks.-A piece of fabric 1 with side hems and end hems 3 forms the hammock or cot or stretcher bottom. Rods 4 with sockets 5 and holes 6 are inserted in the end hems, and tenons 10 on pivoted cross-legs 9 are inserted in the sockets 5. An endless cord 8 passi n g through the side hems and through the holes 6 is fixed by lanyards 11 to suitable anchors. When the legs are dispensed with and the cord 8 is hitched to two trees &c., a hammock is formed. The cords 8 may be slung round the necks of two bearers to form a stretcher.
Patent GB-189826600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Endless Block Tackle for Raising, Lowering, and Hauling Heavy Weights, Driving Cycles, Machinery, and for all other like Mechanical purposes.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-16
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 26,600. Smith, J., and Scruton, G. Dec. 16. Positive driving-bands.-Relates to gearing for use in lifting-tackle, cycles, and machinery generally. A number of balls f are cast at equal intervals on a wire rope e. The sprocket-wheel a, Fig. 7, is made with a peripheral groove a<2> to receive the rope and recesses a' to engage the balls f.
Patent GB-189827293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Protecting Fabrics and the like from the Attacks of Moths.
Inventor: BRUN ROBERT
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 27,293. Brun, R. Dec. 27. Insects, destroying.-In order to protect fabrics and the like from moths, sheets of paper or the like are coated with naphthalene liquefied by heat, and are then placed in perforated envelopes, which are laid in the fabrics. The Provisional Specification states that the paper may be coated with some drying-material containing powdered naphthalene.
Patent GB-189905551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Starting Alternating Electric Current Motors.
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 5551. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P., and Berg, E. J.]. March 14. Motors, alternating-current.- Relates to starting-devices for motors operated by singlephase currents, which motors may be either of the induction or of the synchronous type. According to the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the inducing- coils F<1> and F<2> of an ordinary three - phase induction motor are directly connected to the single-phase mains a and b, while the third coil F is connected to a common point between two impedances, such as a self-induction coil I and an adjustable resistance R, connected in series s across the mains. When the motor has got up speed, the phase-modifying devices may be disconnected from the mains by opening the switch S. As shown in Fig. 2, a condenser C may be substituted for the adjustable resistance, and this condenser may be placed in the secondary circuit of a step-up transformer. A further modification is shown in Fig. 4, an adjustable resistance R being inserted between the self-induction coil I and the condenser C. An electrolytic cell may be substituted for the condenser.
Patent GB-189907240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Kettles.
Inventor: ANSELL WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7240. Ansell, W. G. April 6. Bronchitis kettles.-A kettle A is provided with an elongated spout b, by which the steam may be discharged into the water in a pail, bath, or other container C, to heat the same. The elongation b is connected to the kettle spout a by a screw union b<4>, and may be turned up and fitted with a sprayer b<3> so as to make the kettle serve as a bronchitis kettle. The spout a is connected to the steam space, and the top a<2> is provided with a screwstoppered filling-aperture a<4>.
Patent GB-189912624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Connected with Car Couplings.
Inventor: THOMAS JAMES BRYANT
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,624. Thomas, J. B. June 16. Couplings, automatic. -Relates to improved couplings of the Janney' type which are secured to the vehicle as described in United States Specification No. 594,579. The draw-head is attached to the vehicle as shown in Figs. 1 and 4, being pivoted to a draw-bolt 5 surrounded by a spring situated between blocks 7, 7 moving in ways in the bars 8, 8. It is suspended from the end beams of the vehicle by links 10, 10, and 11, so as to be capable of slight longitudinal and a considerable transverse movement. To one side of the head is pivoted a knuckle 14 which is locked in the coupled position by a latch 23 having a shoulder 26 abutting on a corresponding shoulder on the head. The latch is held in engagement by a weighted bell crank 31, and can be disengaged by a cranked spindle 32. The part 15 of the head is inclined to direct the knuckle of the next vehicle into engagement, and takes the buffing strain by engaging with a projection 16 on the adjoining draw-head.
Patent GB-189917808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Couplings.
Inventor: RICHARDSON EDWIN
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 17,808. Richardson, E., and Trow, W. Sept. 4. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-The links A, B, jointed together at B<1>, have projections G and slots H, and are raised by the cradle D carried by the shaft D', which has end handles D<2>. When the link B is lifted into the coupling position, the slots H come in line and grip the cradle D. Coupling is effected by releasing the cradle and lowering the link B on to the hook U by hand, or by the link B striking the plate F to release the cradle and allow the link to fall automatically on to the hook.
Patent GB-189921849-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Safety Ink, Colour, or the like Bottle Holder and Paper Weight.
Inventor: CLARKE CHARLES WENTWORTH
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,849. Clarke, C. W., and Walker, V. S. Nov. 1. Bottles.-Relates to bottles combined with paperweights. A wooden frame b to enclose the bottle c is secured to the leaden base a. A wire d passes round the neck of the bottle, and is provided with hooks d<1>, d<2>, which engage loops e', e<2> and secure the bottle in position. In a modification, a large heavy stand is employed, provided with a central orifice, into which the bottle is passed from underneath.
Patent GB-190006900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Coupling for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: FRAMPTON HENRY SWITHIN
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 6900. Frampton, H. S. April 12. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to means for facilitating the uncoupling of apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 363, A.D. 1900. The coupling-frames C, C' have slots in which work pivoted levers g connected to the cranked bar E, which is connected by the brackets G, G<1> to toothed levers F, F<1>, which are pivoted to the draw-head A. The vehicles are uncoupled by raising one of the levers F, F<1>, causing the free extremities of the levers g to press downwards on the front of the adjacent link C<1>, which is prevented from falling by shoulders on the drawhead, and hence the link C rises up and disengages itself from the link C' as shown in Fig. 8. In the modification shown in Fig. 14, uncoupling is effected by lowering the outer end of one of the levers K, which are suspended from the vehicle and pivoted on the common bolt L. This raises the bolt L, link 0, and hook J of the arm E. The levers K may be retained in the coupling position by lengths of chain or hinged brackets.
Patent GB-190007548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boiler or like Furnaces.
Inventor: CADDY THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7548. Caddy, T. E. April 24. Smoke-consuming. -Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 22,907, A.D. 1896,for the introduction of heated air over the front of the fire. The air delivery pipes G are supplied from a chamber A extending across the furnace beneath the deadplate. The front of the chamber is provided with an air inlet passage, partly formed by a removable plate D of L-section, at the front of which there is a regulating grid slide E<1>, or a pivoted door mounted on a central horizontal axis. When steam jets are employed for producing a draught, they are located in the base-plate of the air chamber beneath the openings of the pipes G, the steam supply pipe being external as shown, or inside the chamber.