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Patent GB-189722805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cornices and other Articles of Plaster and the like which have Surface Ornamentation in Relief.
Inventor: CARLEWITZ AUGUST
Filed: 1897-10-05
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 22,805. Carlewitz, A. Oct. 5. Drawings to Specification. Plastic compositions.-In casting plaster cornices, the mould, in order that it may be stripped without injury from the plaster, is made from a composition of gelatine with about 20 per cent. of glycerine and small quantities of resin, chalk, and turpentine.
Patent GB-189729751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roasting and Drying Ores and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: REDFERN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 29,751. Redfern, G. F., [Argall, P.]. Dec. 15. Rotary furnaces.-Ores &c. are roasted or dried in a rotatable furnace formed of a number of cylinders or tubes secured to a centre piece and encircled by rings or track bands running on rollers. The cylinders communicate with a large tube at the feeding and discharge ends. Hollow rabbles are fitted in the tubes through which hot air is supplied to the ore or material. The tubes a<1> &c., lined with firebrick, are riveted together at the points of contact and are secured to centre pieces b. The encircling rings c, c<1> are supported by rollers o<1> &c., driven by suitable gearing. The ore &c. is fed from the hopper f into the large tube h opening into the smoke stack e. Each of the hollow rabbles is divided into two chambers l<2>, l<3>, Fig. 4, by a partition, and the air enters the chamber l<2> through the pipes m, n, passes to the front end, becoming heated, and returns through the chamber l<3>, escaping into the tubes through the holes l<4>, which are prevented from choking by the flange shown. The discharge end i of the roaster may be formed with a conical hood or extension, into the mouth of which the flame &c. from the furnace k passes. With this arrangement, the roasted or dried material is discharged through openings in the tube i when they reach the bottom. They are closed by a fixed plate or ring in other positions.
Patent GB-189808963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Back Pedalling and Similar Brakes for Velocipedes and other Gear-driven Vehicles.
Inventor: POPE GEORGE
Filed: 1898-04-18
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 8963. Pope, G. April 18. Motor road vehicles, brakes for. Relates to v e h i - cles with chainless gearing adapted to be operated by back pedalling. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. On the rear end of the frame member a which carries the shaft b is secured a brake drum c. A cone d which is secured to the shaft has an opening d<3>, Fig. 9, to receive a lug or arm f<1> which projects from the gear-wheelf, and is also provided with a flange d<2> to hold the expanding ring e in position. The gear-wheel f fits upon a bush g screwed upon the shaft b, upon which it has a limited rotary motion and is retained in place by a nut h. During the forward motion of the shaft b the arm f<1> rests against the shoulder of the opening d<3>, and the ring e is in a contracted position ; but, as soon as the forward motion of the shaft b is stopped, relative motion takes place between the gear-wheel and the cone, and the ring e is expanded against the inner surface of the brake drum. A modification is described in which the device is applied to an arrangement of driving-mechanism in which the frame member is enclosed by the rotating shaft.
Patent GB-189809953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filtering or Straining Apparatus for use in Pipes, Mains, or Conduits conducting Gas, Steam, Air, or other Fluids under Pressure.
Inventor: JAENNIGEN MAX MORIZ
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 9953. Jaennigen, M. M. April 30. Filters or strainers, cleansing. -A number of filter or strainer plates f<1>, f<2>, &c., supported on a spindle S, can slide gas-tight in a cylinder C connected with a main conveying fluid under pressure. When the first plate f<1> becomes clogged, the spindle S is moved down so that f<1> becomes inoperative, and a clean plate f<2> is brought into action, and so on with the other plates in turn. The plates in the inoperative position in the chamber R may be cleaned by discharging the supply through the cock H. In the modification shown, when the pressure beyond the filter falls the spindle S is moved automatically by the piston K, one side of which is exposed to the pressure of the supply and the other to that of the filtered fluid. The spindle S may be extended outside the chamber, and provided with a pointer moving over a scale.
Patent GB-189813092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: JONES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 13,092. Jones, E. June 11. Roller bearings for shafting &c. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a self-aligning plummerblock. The tubular rollers F are separated by smaller tubular rollers C mounted on the bars B of a cage. The end rings A of the cage are divided to facilitate insertion, and their halves are provided with dowel pins a<1>, as shown in Fig. 4, or are scarfed, as shown in Fig. 6, so that they are held together when in place in the bearing. Longitudinal movement between the upper and lower parts E, E<1> of the bearing is prevented by the disc e, Fig. 9, secured by the screw e<1> in a recess cut in both parts. The main rollers F and intermediate rollers C are preferably made in short lengths. The intermediate rollers may be omitted, in which case the main rollers may work between the bars B or may be mounted upon them.
Patent GB-189816474-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Colouring Matters of the Acridine Series.
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 16,474. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft fiir Anilin Fabrikation]. July 28. Dyes, artificial.-Relates to the manufacture of new colouring-matters of the naphthacridine series, which dye tannin-mordanted cotton very clear orange yellow tints, and consists in heating together at 150‹ to 200‹ C. (1) an aldehyde such as formaldehyde or benzildebyde, #-naphthol, and m-toluylenediamine, or (2) #-naphthol and one of the condensation products obtained from mtoluylenediamine and an aldehyde, or (3) m-toluylenediamine and a condensation product of #-naphthol with an aldehyde. An example is given in which amidotolunaphthacridine of the formula is produced from #-naphthol and one of the following compounds, viz. :-Tetramidoditolylmethane, or the oily condensation product obtained from m-toluylenediamine and formaldehyde by the action of caustic soda in presence of alcohol, or anhydroformaldehyde - m - toluylenediamine ; or from dioxydinaphthylmethane and m-toluylenediamine. In another example, the same dye is obtained from trioxymethylene, #-naphthol, and m-toluylenediamine. When benzaldehyde is used instead of trioxymethylene, the phenylated amidotolunaphthracridine is obtained. In carrying out the process the melt is cooled and treated with soda lye to remove excess of naphthol or other phenols formed, the residue is dissolved in dilute hydrochloric acid, and the solution is acted upon by a current of air, or by other oxidizing agents, for completing the oxidization of the leuco intermediate compound, and finally the dye-stuff is precipitated by addition of common salt.
Patent GB-189816970-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for the Extraction of Liquid from Sewage Sludge and other Substances.
Inventor: LOMAX CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1898-08-06
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 16,970. Lomax, C. J. Aug. 6. Sewage filters.- Relates to machinery of the kind described in Specification No. 19,916, A.D. 1897, for separating liquid frum sewage sludge. A cylinder formed of an outer perforated metal shell C, and an inner perforated shell D covered with wire gauze, straining- cloth, or other material E is mounted within stationary end plates G, and is rotated by gearing S, V. Within the cylinder is a stationary hood K, having a longitudinal opening through which the sewage sludge passes from the rotating cylinder. The sludge which enters the hood is transferred to a discharge pipe 0, by a conveyer J, which is mounted within the hood K, and an outer fixed cylinder H, and is rotated by gearing r, t. The sewage sludge is run, under pressure, into the cylinder along a feedpipe N, and the liquid filters through the cloth &c. E. A cover R may be provided enclosing the whole of the apparatus between the end plates G, and compressed air or water may be forced into the space between the cylinder and cover for removing obstructions. In a modification, the cylinder may be conical, as described in Specification No. 19,916, A.D. 1897, and provided with a stationary conveyer.
Patent GB-189822663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moulding Pipes
Inventor: COULTHURST HEMAN
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,663. Coulthurst, H., Coulthurst, J., and Coulthurst, A. Oct. 28. Moulding pipes.-Relates to means for locking and balancing the table of a machine of the type described in Specification No. 16, A.D. 1896. The table e and a pair of loose collars i are made with keyways to slide on keys or feathers m of the guide-rods d, and the collars are connected together by a rod l so that they can be turned simultaneously by one handle k when they are raised above the keys. The lower faces of the collars are inclined or cam-shaped in order to force the table against the die. After the socket is formed, the collars are rotated until the keyways come opposite to the feathers, and the table is then free to descend as the pipe is formed. The table is balanced by weights attached to straps f fixed to pulleys g to prevent slipping. The weight of the pipe is balanced by weights h secured to slotted spokes of the pulleys by bolts. The resistance of the weights h to the fall of the table increases until the slotted spokes reach a horizontal position, and thus serves to balance the increasing weight of the pipe.
Patent GB-189823760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Spinning, Drawing, and Doubling, and Twisting Textile Yarns and Threads.
Inventor: HOLMES THEODORE
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 23,760. Holmes, T., Kitchen, J., and Hargreaves, S. Nov. 11. Spinning, doubling, and twisting machines. - T h e thread is passed from a condenser bobbin &c. through a pair of rolls and vertically downwards through an eye in the guideboard to a combined drawing and twisting apparatus, and thence to the spindles. The drawing and twisting apparatus consists of a pair of rollers carried by a driven tube C, one of the rollers being provided with a changeable pin-wheel c<9>, the teeth of which engage successively with an adjustable spiral spring or worm L on the upper edge of the casting D, which is formed in the shape of a box ; d<2>, c<2> are ball bearings. In another arrangement, the tube C carries a loose wharve or pulley driven by a band and having on its face teeth which gear with a toothed wheel on the axle of one of the rollers. When used for spinning and for doubling two yarns together, the yarns are led independently to the combined twisting and drawing rollers, the one by the usual delivery rollers and the other by an auxiliary guide-eye, the threads being joined together at the eye in the usual guide-board.
Patent GB-189907556-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Acetylene Gas Generator.
Inventor: PERCY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 7556. Percy, C. April 11. Acetylene. -Relates to generators in which the supply of water is automatically regulated by the movements of the holder. The carbide is placed in drawers f, Fig. 3, which are divided into compartments by partitions provided with slits G through which the water overflows from one compartment to the next. These drawers are placed in one or more cylinders c, c<1> closed by doors d and provided with water jackets E. The cylinders are connected together for successive use by pipes H fitted with taps K, by means of which one may be isolated while the other is at work. The water is supplied through a siphon L, which is fitted with a scale S for showing the gas pressure. The siphon is fed by a basin M, which is pivoted on a perforated pipe N connecting it with the tank b of the holder, and is tripped by a pin Q on the weighted cord 0 operated by the bell a. The gas produced passes into the holder by a pipe which bends over and delivers it into the water for the purpose of washing it. The construe. tion of the siphon L permits the gas to escape in the event of an excessive pressure being produced.
Patent GB-189909555-A (GB)
Title: An Improvements in Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: BARRATT FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 9555. Barratt, F. W. May 6. Saddles, especially for ladies' use, are provided with a roller &c. at the peak as shown, to facilitate mounting from the front. The roller prevents the dress &c. of the rider from catching when mounting.
Patent GB-189920055-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hand Sheep Shears.
Inventor: MANNING ROBERT WESSLEY
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 20,055. Manning, R. W. Oct. 6. Shears.-Bow sheep shears are provided with resilient stops 4 of india - rubber or other material set in sockets which are brazed or riveted to the handles.
Patent GB-189922612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Graphophones.
Inventor: HOGAN GEORGE L
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 22,612. Hogan, G. L. April 15, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Graphophones for reproducing only are formed with the trumpet A mounted on a rod c and provided with a hard style d for following in the track of the record. The trumpet is formed of stiff paper &c. provided with folded metal edges h soldered together. The style d is removably mounted in a sleeve carried by an arm attached to the side of the trumpet ; a damper cushion slides on this arm. The record holder axis k is mounted in slotted bearings j, the slots l being at right-angles. m is a rubber driving-cord.
Patent GB-190005686-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Depth Recorder for Deep Sea Sounding.
Inventor: GILLIE JOHN WILSON
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-03-27
Abstract: 5686. Gillie, J. W. March 27. Sounding - apparatus.- The depth recorder shown in section in Fig. 1 comprises an outer metallic tube 6 of which the conical end 16 is closed by an airtight washer 13 and cap 5. The cap 5 receives a stuffing-box 4, in which slides a graduated metallic tube 3 terminating in a drip cup 2. The upper end of the tube 6 has a head with which engage the bevelled edges of the holder 10, so that, by giving the latter a quarter turn, an airtight connection is made between the end of the tube 6 and the washer 12. The sounding-line, with the sinker attached, is passed through the clips 7, and, as the recorder sinks with the tube 3 in its innermost position, water is forced into the cup 2 and tube 3, and overflows into the tube 6. Its amount is measured by sliding out the tube 3 until water just drips into the cup 2.
Patent GB-190007884-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Filter applicable for use in Sewage Treatment-, Ore Reducing and the like Processes.
Inventor: PULLON JOSEPH THOMAS
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 7884. Pullon, J. T., [Blarcom, E. C. van]. April 28. Hydro-extractors &c.- Consists of a self-clearing filter adapted for use in various processes, such as the separation of the solid and liquid parts of sewage, extracting oil from fish-refuse manure, and obtaining the very fine coal in coal-washing, or the finely-divided ore in ore - reducing operations. It may also be used for extracting oil from condenser water by mixing the water with sawdust &c., which absorbs the oil and is then separated in the filter. Fig. 1 shows a simple form for small sizes. It comprises a cylinder G formed of two perforated plates to contain the filtering-medium, and a cylinder C carrying a helical scraper N faced with rubber. Provision is made for adjusting the diameter of the scraper. The two cylinders are rotated so as to cause a centrifugal action, but at different speeds, so that the scraper may carry the separated solid towards the outlet T, the filtered liquid escaping at U. The cylinders are supported between heads E, F and A, B, the heads being secured to trunnions. The trunnion H is hollow, for the supply of the liquid to be treated, which is directed by a diaphragm L through perforations in the cylinder C into the filtering-cylinder, while a diaphragm S confines the filtered liquid to the outlet U. R is an outer fixed casing. In the larger form of the filter, the cylinders are supported at the inlet end on rollers,. those of the scraper cylinder being mounted on a carriage so that this cylinder can be withdrawn from the other, if necessary. The diaphragm L is made conical, with its apex directed towards the incoming liquid. Fig. 2<a> shows the gearing by which the differential motion of the two cylinders is obtained. On the shaft x which receives the power is fixed an eccentric 2, on which is mounted a wheel 3 having internal teeth gearing with a pinion keyed on the inner shaft v. The wheel 3 is prevented from rotation by a projection 4 passing through a hole in a stud 5. Fig. 2 is a part longitudinal section showing the construction of the cylinders. The inner plate of the filtering-cylinder is secured to longitudinal beams 8, and the outer plate 12 is made in segments independently removable. The scraper cylinder a is attached to the stronger perforated shell b. Other constructional details are specified.
Patent GB-190009004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Storing and Displaying Garments.
Inventor: NAPIER FRANK LISLE
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 9004. Napier, F. L. May 15. Displaying and storing.-Trousers, coats, and other garments are displayed and stored by means of a device such as that shown in Fig. 1. A base A, consisting of a board, counter, or shelf, provided with uprights B, is adapted to receive the garments, which are separated by plates C having slots a' to engage with the standards. The plates may bear the labels D. In modifications, the plates, instead of being slotted, are provided at one or both ends with spring catches to engage with the standards.
Patent GB-190011260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulators and in Electrodes therefor.
Inventor: TRIBELHORN ALBERTO
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 11,260. Tribelhorn, A. June 21. Secondary batteries.-Relates to bi-polar plates in which the opposite sides of the plates are of opposite polarity. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of a plate, and Fig. 3 shows a front view of the same. The invention consists partly in providing a layer a of an impervious solution or material, such as caoutchouc, in the middle of the active material, to oppose the passage of the ions from p to n. The two surfaces p, n of the active material are in electrical contact by means of strips s of lead, and the whole is held in place by a light frame c of glass or ebonite provided with internal grooves of the shape shown. A rubber ring k serves to hold the plates in place in the cell. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the frames c are dispensed with, and the active material is held in place both by strips s of lead which are preferably cemented into the cell h, and by threads x of glass which extend horizontally through the cell and through the electrodes.
Patent GB-190012014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal-shearing Apparatus.
Inventor: HUDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 12,014. Hudson, R. July 3. Shearing.-A shearing-machine has a pair of circular cutters 1, 2, mounted on shafts 5, 6 geared together and driven in either direction by belt gearing 14 and worm gearing 12. One of the shafts has its front bearing 9 adjustable to or from the other shaft by a screw 8, the rear bearing being pivoted at 10. One cutter has a shouldered portion 7 to co-operate with the other cutter, to feed the plate being cut.
Patent GB-190014281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphy by means of Alternating Currents and Imperfect Contacts.
Inventor: FERRIE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1900-08-09
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 14,281. FerriÚ, G. Jan. 9, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of telegraphy in which the signals are transmitted by means of alternating currents, such as those produced by an induction coil, and an imperfect contact or coherer is employed at the receiving-station for controlling the local circuit. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which the transmitting-key closes the local primary circuit a at the same time that the secondary is put to line. The receiving-apparatus is normally connected to line through the back stop l. The coherer o is shown earthed through a condenser k, and is provided with a local relay circuit controlling the recorder M and decoherer. The relay contacts are shunted to prevent sparking. In a modified form, the recorder is placed directly in the local coherer circuit, and operates a mechanical decoheter. The system is applicable to aerial, underground, or submarine work.
Patent GB-190014886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Manufacturing Printers' Inks and the like.
Inventor: OGILVY DAVID JOHN
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 14,886. Ogilvy, D. J. Aug. 20. Mixing liquids.-Relates to a process for manufacturing printing-inks and paints by heating the mass to a temperature at which the viscosity is practically destroyed, mixing, and straining. A quantity of a fusible alloy, or of a strongly-sa'ine liquid, is first put into a suitable vessel, the mixture is placed above it, and the whole is heated while being thoroughly stirred by means of revolving paddles. The molten alloy &c. forms a cushion at the bottom of the vessel, and its dispersal through the mass assists the mixing. The ink &c., while still hot enough to flow freely, is strained in a closed vessel kept hot by means of heated air.
Patent GB-190015223-A (GB)
Title: Holders for Pencils, for Attachment to Wearing Apparel, Desks, Counters and the like.
Inventor: CHILVER BERTRAM GEORGE
Filed: 1900-08-27
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 15,223. Chilver, B. G., and Oberst, C. J. Aug. 27. Safety-pins.-Pencils are secured to wearing- apparel, slates, desks, counters, and the like, by passing them through a series of wire rings, one or more of which are slightly out of alignment. Fig. 7 shows the rings A, B, C, formed in combination with a safety-pin E. A split metal cap may be secured to the appliance to form a spring holder for the pencil end.
Patent GB-190019397-A (GB)
Title: Improved Window Bolt & Casement Fastening
Inventor: STODART EDWARD HERBERT
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 19,397. Stodart, E. H. Oct. 30. Sash and like fastenings ; casement fasteners.- Relates to a fastening for windows, casements, and the like. Fig. 4 shows the application of the invention to the sashes of a window. A socket c attached to the inner sash c' forms a bearing for a bolt d, which is retracted by means of a spring e. One end of the bolt is fitted with a knob, and at the other end are projections h. A socket a attached to the other sash a<1> is provided with an opening i for the passage of the bolt. In securing the sashes, the bolt is pushed through the opening i, and is then turned through a quarter of a revolution and retracted a little by the spring e, so as to engage a recess k formed in the socket a.
Patent GB-190100810-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Trap.
Inventor: BERRY CHARLES HIBBERT
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1902-01-11
Abstract: 810. Berry, C. H. Jan. 12. Steam traps.-The trap shown in Fig. 1 has two rods or tubes b, b<1>, having different coefficients of expansion, secured at one end to and enclosed within the chamber a, which has a steam and water inlet d and a valve v controlling the outlet. The rods or tubes are connected at one end to the rod r, and motion is transmitted by rods and levers or like means to the valve. An annular chamber f, open at the bottom, is provided, and the plunger p, which is not claimed, adjusts for different pressures at which the trap may work. In a modified form of trap, the plunger p is omitted, and the rod r and spring s are on one side of the lever fulcrum, while the valve stem is on the other side.