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Patent GB-187301543-A (GB)
IPC: C11B13/00
Filed: 1873-04-28
Granted: 1873-10-20
Abstract: 1543. Lewis, S. S., and Hawkins, G. L. April 28. Processes; retting.-Relates to the cleaning of cotton waste and other fibrous materials. The material is boiled in a pan or boiler with an aqueous solution of silicate of potash or soda, and the extracted oil, gum, resin, and like matters are skimmed off or otherwise removed. The material is then pressed or otherwise treated to remove most of the moisture, after which it is boiled with soapy water in another pan &c. It is then agitated in a washing-apparatus and is afterwards boiled with pure water in another pan. The waste is pressed, if necessary, and is dried, after which it is ready for use. Solid and liquid silicates may be employed, and the cleansing-agents may be re-used. Oil &c. may be mechanically extracted before and after the boiling-processes, and, if desired, the oils may be recovered by separate boilings with the silicates, with or without other chemicals.
Patent GB-189702896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Bottle Filling Machines.
Inventor: GIBBINGS CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1897-02-03
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 2896. Gibbings, C. T., and Barnard, W. P. Feb. 3. Bottling; stoppering.- Relates to aerated-water and like bottling - machines for filling and stoppering screw - stoppered bottles. The bottle is placed on the bottle rest B<7>, and is raised by the operation of the treadle B to the swivelling filling-head D, the same movement of the treadle also operating, through the arm B<8> and spring C<2>, the piston-rod C of the syrup pump C<5>, which forces the charge of syrup through the pipe C<6> to the filling-head. An adjustable collar C<4> on the rod C enables the stroke of the piston, and, consequently, the quantity of syrup delivered to be regulated. The hand lever H is then drawn down through a part of its stroke, this movement causing the flanged cam P to engage a stud on the spindle of the bottle rest B<7>, and so locking the bottle rest in position. The lever E', Figs. 1 and 4, which controls both the liquid supply and snifting valves, is then operated to fill the bottle. When the bottle is filled, the lever H is drawn further down, and, acting through a cam M on the back of the machine, rotates the filling-head clear of the stoppering spindle, the further downward movement of the lever H actuating the spindle G through the nut G<4> to insert the stopper. Fig. 7 shows a filling- nozzle of plug form suitable for soda water. The bottle, when pressed against the rubber collar d<10>, forces up the inner sliding tube d<1> and so uncovers the perforations d<7>, through which and the lower perforations d' the liquid is delivered into the bottle. When the bottle is withdrawn, the tube d<1> is forced down by the liquid pressure and closes the perforations d<7>, so preventing waste. A modified form of nozzle, of cup shape, is also described.
Patent GB-189704001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Lubricators for Crank Pins.
Inventor: BICKERTON HENRY NIELD
Filed: 1897-02-15
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 4001. Bickerton, H. N. Feb. 15. Lubricators for crank-pins. The flange a<1> on the shaft bearing or other part receives lubricant through the pipe g. The lubricant is wiped off the flange by the rod or wire c, and is carried by centrifugal force to the point e<1> to lubricate the pin e.
Patent GB-189714058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment and Purification of Sewage and other Polluted Waters and Liquids.
Inventor: LOMAX WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1897-06-09
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 14,058. Lomax, W. L., and Aspinall, T. June 9. Sewage and foul waters, treating; precipitants; aerating or oxidizing.-Chlorine gas or its equivalent, such as bromine or iodine, is passed into sewage or other foul waters, which may have been previously treated with lime, carbonate of lime, spent lime, or other suitable precipitant.
Patent GB-189716055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Relating to Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: RUSSELL JAMES
Filed: 1897-07-06
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 16,055. Russell, J. July 6. Window blinds.-In order to facilitate detachment of the laths, the usual cord slots a have extensions c to the edge. These slots care arranged alternately as shown in Fig. 1. The slots a may be extended in a direct line as shown in dotted lines, and the end of the slot may be covered with a suitable clip or catch e.
Patent GB-189716716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Pads.
Inventor: GRIFFITH THOMAS
Filed: 1897-07-14
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 16,716. Griffith, T. July 14. Stair pads.-Felt stair pads are impregnated with essence of cedar, pine, eucalyptus, sandal, or other aromatic wood to scent them and to preserve the carpets laid on them from moths, &c. Or the wood, in a state of powder or fine shavings, may be mixed with the material before felting, or be sprinkled on it in layers during the felting process.
Patent GB-189717172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for the Laces of Boots, Shoes, Corsets and the like.
Inventor: HEINEMANN EMIL DABNEY
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 17,172. Heinemann, E. D. July 20. Cleats or holders for the ends of laces or cords used in connection with boots and shoes, gloves, corsets, umbrellas, hammocks, &c. The cleat is formed of w i r e bent circularly so as to form an overlapping portion B terminating in a re-entrant portion f. The ends a, g may be bent at right-angles to secure by upsetting, or may be extended in the same plane and terminated in loops of various shapes.
Patent GB-189718474-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Regulating the Stopping of Lift Cages.
Filed: 1897-08-09
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 18,474. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske]. Aug. 9. L if t s, electrically-actuated. Relates to apparatus designed to effect the stoppage of the cage, in automatic lifts, at exactly the same level no matter what the load. The winding- rope R bears against a roller a mounted on a three-armed lever pivoted at P. The forked arm d engages with a sleeve f on the shaft h fitted at the end with a cylinder g in which a helical slot is formed. With this slot engages an arm l projecting from the shaft k, on which is mounted a pulley n and round which passes the operating-rope m. The outer end of the shaft h carries a pulley o, round which passes a rope p connected directly to the stopping-gear. The shaft f, and therefore the cylinder g, are displaced more or less longitudinally according to the tension in the rope R, which varies with the load to be raised. In the stopping operation the pulley n is first rotated, and the time which elapses before the motion is transmitted to the pulley o depends upon the position of the cylinder g, and hence upon the tension along the rope. In the case of a heavy load more time is lost than in the case of a light one, seeing that the arm l fits the slot loosely. When the cage stops, the arm b is locked by a depending bar with teeth, the lower end of which bears against a cam on the shaft k.
Patent GB-189720289-A (GB)
Title: Spring Bolt with Snaplock for Stopping the Movement of Cycles.
Inventor: SPANNAGEL OTTO
Filed: 1897-09-03
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 20,289. Spannagel, O. Sept. 3. Locking-apparatus to prevent theft; brakes.-A horizontal bolt G is fitted within a casing H, and is normally pushed towards the right by a spring F ; this bolt is formed with a wedge-shaped piece E which is pushed towards the left by means of a wedge - shaped piece D carried by a spring bolt A. When pushed towards the left, the bolt G passes between the spokes of the chain-wheel K ; or the bolt G may carry a semicircular piece which acts as a brake upon the tyre of the rear wheel. The bolt A is connected in such a way to a snap-lock B that, by pressing on the button C, the bolt is depressed and then held by the snap-lock until released by means of a key. In one modification, the motion of the bolt G is obtained by means of a cam slot and pin, and in another, the bolt A is dispensed with and the snap-lock is closely connected to the bolt G.
Patent GB-189722781-A (GB)
Title: A Novel or Improved Machine for Sweeping Chimneys.
Inventor: MESSENGER ANNIE
Filed: 1897-10-05
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 22,781. Messenger, A. Oct. 5. Chimneys, cleaning.-Relates to chimney-cleaning apparatus for domestic use. A wire rope a hangs in the chimney from a pulley at the top, and when the chimney is to be cleaned a brush c is attached to one limb of the rope and the two ends d<1>, d<2> of the rope are attached to two ropes e<1>, e<2> wound oppositely on a windlass J<1> which is brought to the fireplace. The windlass frame consists of a vertical plate which serves to prevent the soot from escaping into the room. A bag l receives the soot as the brush is pulled up and down.
Patent GB-189723642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Moulding Paste or Dough.
Inventor: HUNT JOHN
Filed: 1897-10-14
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 23,642. Hunt, J. Oct. 14. Moulding dough. -In the production of pies, puddings, and like articles of pastry, the dough is placed in a sheet-metal, porcelain, or like mould k, and is moulded by a die or plunger a operated by a handlever d, or by an endless band, a crank disc and connecting-rod, or other driving-gear. A rotary motion is imparted to the plunger by the lever d acting on a cam piece f, or by a pin of the spindle c coming in contact with a fixed cam surface, or by a cam on the crank shaft acting on a lever which bears against a projection of the plunger. On the upward movement of the plunger a spring g rotates it back to its original position. The lever d is connected by a rod e to a spindle c of the plunger in the usual manner. Hooked projections a<1> on the die engage with bayonet slots in a disc c<1> at the end of the spindle, and a catch a<3>, bearing against one of the projections, locks the die to the disc. The mould is secured to the table b during the moulding operation by a clutch n, thrown into action by arms m, m<1> projecting from the disc c'. One side of the mould may be held in place by a spring or pivoted catch thrown into action by a projection n<5> of the disc, or by hand. When the machine is driven by an endless band, the pulley is connected to the shaft by a hooked spring clutch, which can be thrown out of action by a lever. Several moulds may be mounted on a table rotated intermittently by hand, or by a ratchet-wheel, cranked disc, and toothed gearing.
Patent GB-189726177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Cycles and other Mechanism.
Inventor: CHANCELLOR JOHN BRAN
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 26,177. Chancellor, J. B., and Lewis, S. W. Nov. 10. Locks, key.-Relates to locks for locking the steering-heads or other parts of cycles or other mechanism, and for securing lamps and other accessories to velocipedes and like carriages. The Figures show the lock as applied to the steering-head of a cycle. A transverse tube or case c'is fixed in the frame member a<2> just behind the steering - head, and in it are arranged two end blocks c<3>, c<4> and a central eccentrically - mounted disc c<1>. When this disc is turned by means of a key e, it projects through a slot c<6> in the case c' and engages slots a<3>, b<3> formed in the steering-socket and stem respectively, thus locking the steering-head. The key e is provided with a projecting pin e<1> for engaging a recess c<10> in the disc, and the keyhole is so arranged that the key can only be withdrawn when the disc is in its locking position. A spring pin engages conical recesses in the locking-disc, and holds it in its locked and unlocked positions. In a modification, the disc is held in its locking position by a spring bolt, which is displaced by the projection e<1> on the key when the disc is being turned into its unlocked position.
Patent GB-189800555-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Soldering, Brazing, and Paint Burning Off and the like.
Inventor: PLATT ALFRED
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1899-02-08
Abstract: 555. Platt, A. Jan. 8. Vapour burners.-Relates to a burner for the purposes of soldering or brazing, or, in a modified form, for removing paint. A tube A with air-holes I is connected to a lamp or vapour burner by a set-screw H. For soldering, a hollow copper bit B, such as is shown in Fig. 1, is fixed in the mouth of the tube by means of a bolt C, and the flame passes into and around it. For brazing and the like the bit B is made with a flattened opening J as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189800587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Connected with Tins or the like for Preserved Foods and the like.
Inventor: KYRIELEIS WILHELM
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 587. Kyrieleis, W. Jan. 8. Oil stoves combined with canisters or jars. -Preserved food tins or jars A are surrounded by a protective tin B, which also serves as a heating- device when the food is required for use. A reservoir t of combustible fluid and a wick s are arranged at the bottom of the tin B. The tin A is held in the tin B by bars d as shown in Fig. 2. These bars afterwards serve to support the tin A as shown in Fig. 1. Perforations supply air to the burner, or the bars d may be made to stand at some height above the tin B for the same purpose.
Patent GB-189803748-A (GB)
Title: Can (or Tin) Opener.
Inventor: NEWTON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-02-15
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 3748. Newton, C. A. Feb. 15. Cans, opening.-A can-opener is formed with a handle A, a triangular cutter C, and a pointed end D for insertion in the centre of a can.
Patent GB-189803971-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Frame, Tray, or the like, specially applicable for Drying Salt Fish or the like.
Inventor: HILL MARIE LOUISE
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3971. Hill, M. L. Feb. 17. Drying fish &c.-Relates to trays for drying fish &c. A framing A has secured to it netting, lattice work, or a perforated sheet B on which the fish &c. is laid. The netting may be tightly stretched by cords E, E. The tray rests on a braced support C, D, and may be protected by an awning secured to or spread over the bar shown. In a modification, the framework A is dispensed with and the netting &c. supported on the framing C, D.
Patent GB-189804077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Peat Moss Litter.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-18
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 4077. Smith, W. Feb. 18. Litter.-Peat-moss litter is prepared by first draining the bog, then raking or harrowing the surface, and, when the peat is sufficiently dry, it is collected and mixed with sulphuric acid or a sulphate, such as sulphate of zinc, and then subjected to pressure.
Patent GB-189811172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telemetric Telescopes or Telemeters.
Inventor: SALT WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-16
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 11,172. Salt, W., [Lacombe, L.]. May 16. Telemeters; telescopes.-The eye-piece of a telescope, or one eye-piece of a binocular, is fitted with a double lens A', A', the latter part of which is a magnifying-glass or a plain sheet through which a telemeter scale on a disc D, for objects of known height, can be read. A shutter E can be brought over the part A' when the telescope or binocular is to be used for ordinary purposes.
Patent GB-189821664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots and Shoes and in Means for Securing Them on the Foot.
Inventor: FLATAU SOLOMON
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 21,664. Flatau, S., Flatau, H., and Flatau, S., [Marshall, W., and Marshall, H.]. Oct. 14. Athletic boots and shoes; uppers.-Relates to means for fastening boots and shoes, especially those of cyclists, and is shown as applied to a shoe. A pocket is formed round the edge of the upper through which the lace is passed. The pocket may extend all round, or may be interrupted, or in place of a pocket guide-hooks or rings may be arranged round the top of the upper. A separate lace may be used in the front of the shoe.
Patent GB-189821681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators.
Inventor: WHALLEY JOHN FLEMING
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 21,681. Whalley, J. F. Oct. 14. Incubators for hatching chickens. Consists in providing improved arrangements for heating, regulating the temperature, ventilating, and moistening the eggs. The incubating-chamber A contains a movable egg tray B, and is separated from the heating-chamber C by a perforated zinc partition c. The heating-chamber is fitted with a coil of steam pipes D, which obtains steam from a boiler H heated by a suitable lamp or burner, or steam may be obtained from an independent source. A condenser K surrounds the outer end of the coil, and the condensed steam is returned to the boiler H. Instead of a coil of steam pipes, a steam chest, water tank, or other heater may be employed. The egg tray B is connected by links F to nuts operated by a right and left handed screw G, or a sliding rack and pinion may be used, so that the tray may be raised or lowered, thereby altering the area of the chamber A and thus serving to regulate the temperature. Instead of raising the tray, an adjustable screen, shutter, or curtain of asbestos &c. may be drawn across the heating or incubator chamber to cut off some of the heat. Fresh air is admitted to the chamber A through a pipe L provided with a shield b to distribute the air, and inlet pipes may be placed in the sides of the apparatus. The foul air passes out at the corners of the tray B, preferably through perforated zinc sheets, into a chamber N, and passes thence to pipes M, which may be carried first outside the apparatus and then through the interior of the heating-chamber, in order to induce an upward current. The eggs are moistened by filling the tray with damp soil &c., over which a mat of suitable material is spread. A coil of perforated pipes S may supply water to the soil &c. A hinged door T is provided with a double glass window t<1>, inside which a thermometer may be placed. Asbestos sheets c<1> or other packing are employed where required to prevent radiation of heat. Above the heating-chamber may be placed one or two drying-chambers E for the newlyhatched chickens.
Patent GB-189902738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for the Tops of Tram Cars, Omnibuses and other Vehicles, which Improvements are also applicable to Outdoor Seats for Parks, Gardens and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR ROWLAND HAND
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2738. Taylor, R. H. Feb. 7. Seats ; seat protectors.-Relates to seats for the tops of omnibuses and other vehicles. The backs of the seats are provided with jointed flaps, which normally occupy the space within the frame of the back, and which may be turned down on to the seat to form a cover for the seat when wet. The flaps may be lifted from the seat by hand, or may be automatically lifted by means of weights or springs. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a reversible seat. The protecting-flaps d carry weights d' at the side, as shown in Fig. 5, and when turned down protect the person from dampness. The flap, when raised, serves to prevent pocket picking.
Patent GB-189908139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Candle Sticks or Holders.
Inventor: ODDY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 8139. Oddy, W. April 18. Candlesticks and candle holders.-The jaws a for gripping the candle are pivoted at d to the candlestick or candle holder c, and possess sufficient resilience to enable them to expand, as indicated by the dotted lines in Fig. 2, when not closed by the pivoted catch f or its equivalent. In the candle holder, the tapered or screw-threaded plug p for fitting into the socket of the candlestick is carried by the plate c to which the jaws a are pivoted.
Patent GB-189910305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gaiters, Anklets, and Leggings, or Boot or Shoe Covers for Cyclists and Pedestrians.
Inventor: BURTON EMILY
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 10,305. Burton, E. May 16. Leggings and gaiters.-Relates to gaiters, anklets, and leggings and like boot and shoe covers, and particularly to those described in Specification No. 26,798, A.D. 1898. The invention consists in causing the gaiter to fit closely upon the shoe, firstly, by straps H, H<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, attached to the heel portion E, crossed under the shoe, and fastened to buckles J, J' on the toe piece A, and, secondly, by a beading K of wire, rubber, or the like inserted in the lower edge of the toe piece A as shown at the broken-away part L, Fig. 1. Fig. 4 shows a legging the lower part A of which does not cover the whole of the toe of the shoe, but may be kept down by straps as in Figs. 1 and 2. This legging has elastic side pieces F and a laced portion M. It may be divided from top to bottom, and may have a foot part of the same construction as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
Patent GB-189911467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Spring Action Pocket Knives.
Inventor: PRIESTMAN EDMUND
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-05-30
Abstract: 11,467. Priestman, E.. and Nell, F. June 2. Pocket knives.-A blade is held both in the open and closed position by means of a catch lever E having a pin P to engage a hole in the root of the blade. The lever is riveted to a spring tongue T in the metal scale C, and is disengaged by pressure on the raised end S, which occupies a hole on the ornamental scale.
Patent GB-189912334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chemical Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WILLIAM HARVEY
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,334. Douglas, W. H. June 13. Extincteurs.-Relates principally to an arrangement of acid bottle designed to facilitate mixing of acid and alkali. In order to mix the acid and alkali, the extincteur is inverted. Fig. 3 shows the top part of the inverted extincteur. The valve or cover e of the acid bottle B falls open, and the acid escapes through perforations h to mix with the alkali, which enters through openings i left between the acid bottle and its supporting-flange F. The openings g serve to vent the acid bottle. In a modification, vent-holes are made in the sides of the acid bottle.
Patent GB-189913874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Cupolas and the like.
Inventor: EADIE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 13,874. Eadie, A. July 5. Bricks, metal. A cupola or like furnace is constructed with a lining of hollow iron bricks f<3>, Fig. 6, which are laid so as to form a series of courses between the usual firebrick portion e of the furnace, and the upper brick k portion f'. The iron bricks f<3>, which may be of cast iron, are held in position by means of wedges inserted within recesses f<4>, formed in the ends of the bricks, which are laid so as to break joint, as shown in Fig. 2. The lining is cooled by compressed air conveyed by pipes g, from the air belt h, and introduced into the lower part of the lining. The air passes in zig-zag courses through the lining and may escape therefrom through passages f<2>, formed in the uppermost course of bricks. Reference is made in the Provisional Specification to Specification No. 22,164, A.D. 1898.