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Patent GB-189812809-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bed.
Inventor: HUNTER JOHN
Filed: 1898-06-08
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 12,809. Hunter, J. June 8. Bedsteads; berths.- The laths I forming the bottom of a ship's bed are supported on a number of transverse springs A, B, each in two parts connected by a clasp C, supported in brackets E, F fixed to the wall of a cabin &c. and to the front or lee board H, which is supported from the walls &c. of the cabin on brackets similar to E,F. The parts may be readily removed.
Patent GB-189822916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Digesters for Treating Fish Offal.
Inventor: WYMONDE THOMAS HERBERT
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 22,916. Wymonde, T. H. Nov. 1. Steam cooking - apparatus; offal, treating. - Relates to digesting- apparatus for cooking fish offal by steam and extracting the oil therefrom. The apparatus comprises a cylinder 10 with dish-shaped ends 11, 11, and provided with closable openings at 23 and 24, with steam supply pipes at 27, 28, and 29, with an oil outlet pipe 30, with a safety - valve pipe at 25, and with a pressure - gauge pipe at 26. A perforated false bottom 13 is suitably supported, and carries a footstep bearing for a rotary shaft 17 provided with a number of helically-arranged inclined blades 22, 22. The shaft 17 is driven, by bevel gearing from a shaft 20, in either direction according to the purpose it is intended that the blades 22 shall fulfil. The digester is supported on the lugs 31.
Patent GB-189824237-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Boxes for Holding or Packing Eggs, Bottles, Lamps, and such like.
Inventor: DUNN JAMES
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,237. Dunn, J. Nov. 17. Boxes with trays.- Boxes for eggs, bottles, lamps, and like fragile substances are fitted with trays B having crossings or lacings of rope or cord C to hold the articles. In the case of eggs, several trays may be used. A layer of felt is placed at the bottom of the box, and between the several trays, and a sheet of cardboard may also be placed between the trays. The front or sides of the box may be made up of strips of wood spaced at suitable distances apart, and the trays may be perforated for ventilation.
Patent GB-189825857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Slicing German Sausages and the like.
Inventor: BERKEL WILHELMUS ADRIANUS VAN
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 25,857. Berkel, W. A. van. Dec. 7. Slicing.-Relates to improvements on the invention for slicing German sausages and the like described in Specification No. 5567, A.D. 1898, adapting the machine for construction in a smaller size. The table is fixed, and the rotary cutter C is mounted on an arm which can be swung about a centre Z by means of a handle E. The rotation is derived from this motion by means of a pinion Z<1> in gear with a fixed toothed arc Z<2>. A movable roller v<1> is provided for adjusting the tension of the endless chain transmitting the motion. The feeding-screw being also stationary, the cam f for operating the ratchet feed is reciprocated by means of a bell-crank lever H, H<2> which is connected by links Z<3> and Z' to the swing arm and the cam respectively. The extent of the feed is determined by the position of a supporting bell crank D', D<3>, which is set as desired and pinned to a semicircle B' pierced with holes.
Patent GB-189826391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Oxide of Iron.
Inventor: ROCK WALTER SMITH
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 26,391. Rock, W. S. Dec. 13. Iron oxides.-Iron is exposed to the action of sea-water, or other water containing mineral salts ; carbon or copper or other metal being arranged in electrical contact with the pieces of iron, if desired, to assist the oxidizing process. Iron oxide, mixed with some sulphur compounds, is formed, and may be separated by washing. Or the sulphur compounds may be converted to oxide by heating in air. Fig. 1 shows one suitable form of apparatus, in which sea-water flows from a reservoir a through a pipe d to a vessel b, having a false bottom b<1>, upon which the iron c, or iron and carbon &c., is placed, and an overflow pipe e. The water may pass upwards or downwards through the iron.
Patent GB-189905526-A (GB)
Title: Measuring Staff Capable of being Used as a Walking Stick.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 5526. Golby, F. W., [Oertel, G.]. March 14. Measures of length.-Relates to a measuring- staff which can be adapted for use as a walking- stick. The staff consists of a number of arms a jointed together as in a carpenter's rule. The ends of the staff, when folded, are secured by means of springs c, d to the ferrules b<1>, z<1> of the handle b and ferrule z respectively. A ring may be placed round the folded staff at about its middle point to hold the parts together, and springs e may be fixed in the sockets.
Patent GB-189909754-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hat-rack for Chairs, Benches, and the like.
Inventor: BERNSTEIN EMIL
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 9754. Bernstein, E. May 9. Hat holders.- A pair of brackets a, bent from single pieces of wire with the ends turned up, flattened a n d pierced at a<3>, a' for the fixing- screws, is fixed ben e a t h a chair, bench, church pew seat, &c. for the purpose of supporting a hat as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189919856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Separators.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 19,856. Clark, W., [Courtney, C. F.]. Oct. 3. Magnetic separators.-A separator comprising rotary magnets, which may be submerged under water, is shown partly in plan and partly in section in Fig. 3. Two drums B, of gun-metal or other non-magnetic material, are secured by means of screws F to the expanded ends C, D, of shafts C<2>, D<2>, which are mounted to rotate within stuffing-boxes O, fitted in the sides of a tank A. The shafts C', D', formed of soft iron, serve as the cores of electromagnets, the coils C<3>, D<3> of which are stationary and are supported by brackets H. The reduced ends of the shafts are connected by soft-iron bars G, provided with apertures to receive the ends g of the shafts. Series of tapering polepieces C', D<1> are secured to the ends C, D, and are partially embedded in recesses formed in the non- magnetic drum B ; or these pieces may be secured by means of white metal, or the like. The magnetic polarity of the pieces C' is opposite to that of the pieces D'. The shafts are connected by means of gearing J, and carry toothed wheels R for driving the feed-rollers, arranged beneath the hoppers for supplying ores or other materials to be treated. Receivers, for magnetic and non-magnetic materials respectively, are arranged beneath the magnets, and fixed brushes serve to remove the magnetic materials adhering to the drums. The pole-pieces may form parts of rings upon the shafts.
Patent GB-189920351-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Movably Suspended Motor-elevator.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-10-10
Abstract: 20,351. Leigh, H. H., [Tiedemann, A. C. H.]. Oct. 10. Elevators.-The bucket band d is mounted in a tubular casing built up in sections. The upper and driving sprocket-wheel a rotates on fixed pivots p connected by a frame q, in which an electric or other motor is fixed. A worm s<1> on the motor shaft gears with a worm-wheel x, on the shaft of which are fixed pinions y which engage with internal teeth on the sprocket-wheel a, and thus drive it. A guide-wheel o approximates the two sides of the bucket band. The invention is specially applicable for dealing with coal and grain cargoes.
Patent GB-189925610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coloured Yarns, and in Fabrics or Articles Produced therefrom.
Inventor: DONISTHORPE ALFRED RUSSELL
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 25,610. Donisthorpe, A. R., White, G., and Ellis, G. E. Dec. 28. Drawings to Specification. Knitted fabrics.-Parti-coloured yarns for producing striped and spotted effects in knitting fabrics or articles, such as stockings and gloves, from a single thread, are obtained by dyeing onethird or two-thirds of the hanks the spot colour (e.g scarlet), and, after tying or dipping parts of the dyed yarn, dyeing over it the solid colour or ground shade, and finally dyeing the remaining onethird or two-thirds a bright colour (e.g. green) to produce the stripes. In a modification, after tying or clipping the spot colour, the hanks are dyed entirely from one colour so as to obtain a dark and a light shade. A knitted fabric made from this yarn will have intermittent bright or light stripes in every other course and in every two or three courses, with spots at frequent intervals, above, between, and below the said stripes.
Patent GB-190013604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffing Machines
Inventor: CAVE AMOS
Filed: 1900-07-28
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 13,604. Cave, A. July 28. Emery wheels.-Relates to means for securing emery cloth to the discs of buffing-machines used in boot and shoe manufacture. To the spindle of the machine is secured a supplementary spindle a, which is made hollow at one end to receive a screw or pin securing the emery cloth b. As shown, the spindle a is slotted at a<2> to receive a lug f<2> on the pin f. A flanged sleeve d surrounding the spindle has secured to it a disc c of felt against which the emery cloth b is held by the pin f. After the emery cloth and pin have been put in place, the sleeve d is rotated so that its cam-shaped end bears on the lug f<2>, and draws the emery cloth firmly against the felt disc. In a moditication, the pin f is screwed into.the tapped end of the spindle.
Patent GB-190016551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Propulsion of Steam Vessels.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1900-09-17
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 16,551. Parsons, C. A. Sept. 17. Engines, reciprocating, combined with turbines.- Consists of a combined set of reciprocating engines and steam turbines adapted to propel a vessel economically at both fast and cruising speeds. A high-pressure turbine a is carried on a central shaft, and a low-pressure turbine b on each of two side shafts ; a reciprocating engine d is coupled, permanently, or otherwise, to each of the outer shafts, or to the central shaft only, or in some other manner. For fast speeds, high-pressure steam is admitted to the turbine a, and from there exhausted to the turbines b, the engines d being either uncoupled, or, if capable of running at the speed of the turbines, assisting in the propulsion. For cruising and slower speeds, the engines d are supplied with high-pressure steam, and the turbines rotated idly in the condenser vacuum ; or, preferably, the exhaust from the engines d is passed to the condenser through the turbines, a lessening of the turbine resistance, or, in some cases, an additional driving-torque, being thus obtained. Specification No. 367, A.D. 1894, is referred to.
Patent GB-190022662-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture and Repair of Electrical Glow Lamps.
Inventor: BLAU FRITZ
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 22,662. Blau, F., Scharf, A., L÷ti, I., L÷ti, S., and Latzko, R. Dec. 12. Incandescent lamps. - In order to prevent the gradual deterioration of carbon filaments, small quantities of solid or liquid carbon compounds, which are free from oxygen and are slightly volatile, or are decomposed by heating so as to give vapour containing carbon, are enclosed in the exhausted bulbs. Suitable substances are higher hydrocarbons, from phenanthrene and anthracene to chrysene and picene, halogen compounds such as perchlorobenzene and perchloronaphthalene, and nitrogen compounds such as acridine and paracyanogen. Small quantities of argon or other indifferent gases may be left in the bulbs, to reduce the effect of the hydrogen or other gas freed by the decomposition of the carbon compound ; or spongy palladium or silver foil may be placed in the bulbs to absorb or combine with these gases. To avoid difficulty in arranging that the condition of the filament shall be exactly constant, the compensation at the ordinary temperature of the lamp may be made insufficient, and the lamp periodically heated externally to correct it. The substance is arranged in a definite position in the lamp by placing it in a small tube fixed therein, or subliming it into an enlarged tip b by heating the lamp in an air bath, as illustrated.
Patent GB-190101276-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 1276. Dymond, G. C., [Bechmann & Uhlmann]. Jan. 19. Toy roundabouts. -A toy " big "wheel" a, mounted with some play in standards c, carries a flange d which rests on, and is frictionally driven by, a wheel e, driven by suitable clockwork.
Patent GB-190104732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Inner Tubes or Air Chambers of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: STOWE GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 4732. Stowe, G. March 6. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to air tubes constructed with closed abutting ends for the purpose of easily removing the tubes from the wheels. Fig. 2 shows in section one end B, the extreme edge of which is closed by the periphery A<2> of an inwardly-projecting rubber cone A. The two similarly-formed ends are made to abut within the cover, and the air tube is then inflated.
Patent GB-190112961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Dining and Billiard Tables.
Inventor: WRIGHT FREDERICK ROBERT
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,961. Wright, F.R. June 25. Billiards.-Relates to convertible dining and billiard tables. The reversible top is panelled at one side to form the dining table, and is formed as a billiard-table top on the other ; it rests on a frame, the ends of which are preferably hinged at d and e so as to be capable of folding. The frame is held open by a bolt c. The top edges of the frame are covered with baize &c.
Patent GB-190114320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Bearings or Pedestals for Waggons and the like.
Inventor: CAFFIN HERBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 14,320. Caffin, H. A. July 13. Axle-boxes; axle-boxes, lubricating.-The bearing or pedestal for the axle of a truck, wagon, &c. is formed as a hollow box a, the upper end b of which acts a receptacle for the lubricant. The interior of this receptacle is sloped or curved, and leads to one or more slots or grooves e opening in the recess c, which receives the axle d. A bearing- block or seat f, made of chilled cast iron or ordinary soft metal, is provided in the receptacle. Bosses h are formed on the box for the passage of attachment bolts, and a keep or plate i may be arranged under the box to retain the axle in place. A boss l may be provided on the side of the box to act as a check or bearing-surface for the wheel hub. The bearing-block may be provided with a groove or grooves to receive bearing-strips, or a bush or liner. The grease &c. is introduced into the receptacle through an opening m.
Patent GB-190114871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Targets
Inventor: PATERSON JAMES
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 14,871. Paterson, J., and Paterson, W. G. July 22. Targets. - Animated views or pictures are projected by cinematographic or equivalent apparatus on a whitewashed target a, which may be fitted with movable sections representing a head or other vital part of a body. When a section is struck by a bullet, it is forced back until its guiderod comes in contact with a spring plate v mounted loosely on guide-bolts u. A whitewash brush e, attached to a frame h fitted with guide-rollers i, dips into a trough f, and is drawn across the face of the target by cords k leading to the firing-point. A roller w, carried by the frame h, comes in contact with a curved band v<1> at the back of the plate v, and presses the plate inwards against the force of springs in order to return the struck section back to the face of the target.
Patent GB-190114977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Solid Material with Gas especially applicable to Catalytical Reactions.
Inventor: NAEF PAUL
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 14,977. Naef, P. May 10, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Chlorine.-For treating solids with gases, more particularly in catalytical reactions such as reactions for obtaining sulphuric anhydride or chlorine, the gas is continuously circulated, its temperature being re-adjusted each time before it is returned to the apparatus. By causing the gas current to flow rapidly, the temperature of the apparatus is rendered uniform at all parts. One or more revolving cylinders may be used for carrying out the reaction, or several reaction chambers may be used in succession. The temperature may be adjusted by using the products of the reaction for heating or cooling as desired, or by passing the solid materials through the apparatus, and continuously returning them to the inlet. The solid materials and the gas may pass through the apparatus in the same or in opposite directions. Other methods of regulating the temperature are :-(1) passing heating or cooling liquids or gases through tubes passing through the apparatus, or through jackets enclosing them ; and (2) mixing fresh air with the gas under treatment in various places. The impurities, such as arsenic, deposited upon the solid catalytic materials are removed by periodically heating the material to a temperature above that of the volatilization of the impurities, such as by passing hot inert gas. In the form of apparatus shown, the solid material is passed through the rotary chamber 1 from 2 to 3, while gas is passed through in the opposite direction, namely from 6 to 7 by means of a fan 4. The gas then passes back to the inlet 6 by way of the tube 8, or may first pass through a temperature adjuster 10. Any desired amount may be led to the upper chamber 12, which receives fresh catalytic material at the inlet 13. The material is subsequently fed into the lower chamber by means of the discharge tube 15. A number of modified apparatus is shown. Reference is made to Specification No. 17,852, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190116500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hydro-carburetted air for Motor Car Engines and for other purposes.
Inventor: STANLEY LIONEL WARNER
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 16,500. Stanley, L. W. Aug. 16. Carburetting.-Carburetted air supplied to motor cylinders, and for lighting and heating, is passed through one or more layers of cotton wool or other fibrous material retained between sheets of gauze in order to render it more uniformly combustible by retaining any liquid held in suspension and supplying vapour to make up a deficiency. The filters may terminate in deep pockets, as shown, for collecting the surplus liquid.
Patent GB-190118230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Hardening and Tempering of Steel.
Inventor: BENNETT WILLIAM R
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 18,230. Lake, H. H., [Bennett, W. R.]. Sept. 12. Tempering.-Dies, cutters, projectiles, or other steel articles, are hardened and tempered by heating to a suitable temperature, cooling in water, then heating in an oil bath, and finally embedding in sawdust or other suitable material. A tank, suitable for use in hardening the heated articles in the first stage of the process, is provided with a water pipe b, having slotted branch pipes d ; the overflow is discharged by means of a pipe c. The oil bath e is furnished with a jacket f, supplied with heating-gas by means of a pipe g.
Patent GB-190123588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube Expanders.
Inventor: MCKAY JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 23,588. McKay, J., and Anderson, J. Nov. 21. Tube expanders.-Relates (1) to means for overcoming the rebounding of the mandrel within the expanding-die when subjected to impact by holding the mandrel in contact with the die or the hammer with the mandrel, (2) to a form of die made in a number of segments integrally connected together at one or both ends or built up and secured in a suitable casing, and (3) to a link or lever device and screw for exerting the compressive force upon the mandrel, in lieu of pneumatic or hydraulic power. Fig. 1 shows an expander worked by an air hammer, the piston P being connected with the hammer H of the links L. The spiral spring S withdraws the mandrel M, and the pivoted ring H is adapted to take any suitable hammer. If it is desired to increase the power, the cylinder and piston are disposed between the ends of levers L, L<1>, Fig. 3, one of which carries the die D, while the other lever is pivoted at P to the connecting-link L<1> and operates the mandrel M. The cylinder C is pivoted, as on trunnions, to revolve so that the fluid-power pipe may be retained in the same position. The mandrel M may be passed through a pivoted nut, or it may be in two parts M, M', as indicated in Fig. 4, which shows a lever device for use without pneumatic or hydraulic power. The nut N through which the mandrel passes is pivoted on the links L. A divided expanding-die is preferred in which the tubular die segments are separated from one another and built up to constitute the die by forming them with undercut or dovetailed portions fitting into an annular groove in the holder and secured there by a screw gland or the like.
Patent GB-190124106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Means to be used in Combination with a Sewing Machine for Producing Ornamental Pleating in Cloth.
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 24,106. Welch, C., Welch, C., and Manchester Tucking Machine Co. Nov. 27. Sewing-machine folding-attachments.-An attachment for producing an improved form of pleat is described. The pleat consists of two tucks combined with each other so as to have opposed folds formed on the edges of a common strip. The inner folds of these tucks are made overlapping, as shown in Fig. 6, and secured by a single line of stitches, or separate, as shown in Fig. 8, and each secured by its own line of stitches. The pleating-attachment comprises a tongue plate g, under which are the edges of two opposite plates f, f adjustably supported from a bracket e. The plate g is supported by a boss at its forward end. A somewhat modified arrangement is adopted for the pleat shown in Fig. 8.