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Patent GB-189719338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Utilising Slag or Cinder from Steel-melting Furnaces.
Inventor: RILEY JAMES
Filed: 1897-08-21
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 19,338. Riley, J. Aug. 21. Blast-furnace charges.-The slag or cinder from open-hearth or other steel-melting furnaces is mixed with purple or other iron ore, blue billy, or scale, and is afterwards utilized in blast furnaces. Lime or other fluxing-material may be added. The additions are made to the slag when in a molten condition.
Patent GB-189719411-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Production and Storage of Acetylene Gas.
Filed: 1897-08-23
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 19,411. Bell, H. J., and Niagara Falls Acetylene Gas Machine Co. Aug. 23. Acetylene.-The generator A is provided with a cylindrical opening a, fitted with a cap D, for admitting the carbide, and around this cylinder is formed an annular chamber b fitted with distributing-nozzles for delivering to the carbide the water supplied by the pipe E. The lime produced is removed, without giving rise to dust or a bad odour, by fitting over the opening C' an elbowpipe B<1>, which is provided with a scraper E' and discharges by means of a cylinder A<1> into a suitable vessel D'. The water supply is regulated by the usual gas-holder bell, not shown, as follows :-The tank of the holder carries a tray upon which are mounted two open cylinders H, I connected by a pipe J. Over the former is placed a water reservoir K, from which the water flows by the pipe L when the water level in the cylinder H is below this pipe. The cap c carried by a rod d is used to drop and close the pipe L when the vessel K is removed. In the cylinder I is a float M carried by a rod N rising from the bell of the gas holder. At f is an outlet upon which is pivoted a sleeve O. In the lower positions of the float M, water is forced through the outlet f, and the sleeve O is held in the position shown by the rod P extending from the float through the catch g, so that the water is delivered to the tip-tank G. When the float is raised by the holder water ceases to be forced out at f, and the bent part h of the rod P engages the catch g and allows the sleeve O to tilt, so that any leakage of water is directed into the tray. The water delivered into the tip-tank G overturns it, and is delivered into the funnel F and siphon pipe E and thence to the generator. When the generator is opened the pet cock on the pipe E is opened to prevent the water, which is supported in the long limb of the siphon by the gas pressure, from passing on to the carbide.
Patent GB-189723920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: WATSEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 23,920. Watsen, W. Oct. 18. Brakes. - To avoid injury to the tyre, a rotatable roller c is mounted in slots in the bracket e, so as to engage a fixed brake shoe d. When the brake is applied, the roller c rolls on the tyre, and is forced against the shoe d.
Patent GB-189724600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gearing for Propelling Cycles.
Inventor: WENIGMANN CARL
Filed: 1897-10-23
Granted: 1898-10-23
Abstract: 24,600. Wenigmann, C. Oct. 23. Driving-mechanism.-In applying toothed gearing to cycles, step wheels are used as in the bicycle bevel driving gear shown in Fig. 2, to effect noiseless working. Fig. 2 shows double-stepped wheels, but triple or multiple-stepped wheels may be used.
Patent GB-189725130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cyclometers and Means for Operating the same.
Inventor: HOMAN WILLIAM CLIFFORD
Filed: 1897-10-29
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 25,130. Homan, W. C. Oct. 29. Odometers.-Means are described for adjusting a cyclometer towards or away from a cycle wheel, and for adjusting the length of the striker-pin and its position on the spoke. E is the bracket by which the cyclometer is secured. At its upper end it is forked, one leg E<2> being off set to a greater extent than the other E'. The cyclometer G has a tapped cylindrical boss F by which it is secured to the said bracket, the boss being slotted as shown to receive one leg of the fork. By altering the position of the fork with regard to the boss the position of the cyclometer can be adjusted. Figs. 1, 2, and 4 show three different positions. The distance of the cyclometer from the axis of the wheel can be adjusted by swinging it about the screw H as shown in Fig. 6. The striker-pin J is slotted and screwed for a portion of its length as shown in Fig. 8. It embraces the spoke, which is clamped between an adjustable screwed washer L and a plain washer M and nut N.
Patent GB-189730077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Sweeping Flues and the like.
Inventor: FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-20
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 30,077. Francis, W. Dec. 20. Flue-cleaning brushes.-The bristles A consist of steel wires or strips, and are twisted between two pairs of wires D, D and E, E between which and the bristles strips of leather &c. B, C are interposed, one on each side. The brush has a threaded piece F, F<1> at each end for the jointed handle and the antifriction wheel, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189804918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco or other Presses.
Inventor: ROWLANDSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 4918. Rowlandson, W. Feb. 28. Tobacco.-In the base of a tobacco press are two hydraulic rams A, and over these is a table G mounted to rotate on a central axis E. Over the table G is a cover-plate secured to the base by bolts passed through ears D on the base, and a bolt through the centre of the axis E. In the table G are four pockets or recesses H in which the tobacco or other material is pressed, and, while two of these pockets are in position over the rams A for the compressing operation, the other two are in position at the sides for removal and insertion of the tobacco &c. by the attendants. Projections I on the table G engage the bolt B to stop the table with two of the pockets H in position over the rams A.
Patent GB-189807773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process and Apparatus for the Self-intensive Refrigeration of Gases by Expansion and Counter-current Interchange.
Inventor: HAMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 7773. Hampson, W. April 1. Cooling air.-Relates to improvements on the process and apparatus for cooling and liquefying air &c. described in Specification No. 10,165, A.D. 1895. The interchanger is made with a tube or tubes coiled into spirals the convolutions of which are separated by very narrow spaces and with the coils lying one upon the other. The space between the tubes does not exceed one - tenth of an inch. The gas after compression is purified by caustic potash or the like. The vacuum vessel 1 is supported by a cap 2 inside concentric glass tubes mounted between rings 3 and 5 held by a frame 4. Insulating or tight joints may be made at 5, 6, 7, 8. Cold carbonic acid or the like is passed on to the coils in the neighbourhood of the expansion joint, and thence over their other parts before beginning expansion of compressed gas, and the arrangement shown in Fig. 6 is used for supplying the cold carbonic acid free from solid particles. In this, the gas expands from the valve 1, which is kept at a proper temperature by a stream of warmer gas from the valve 2, and then any solid material is removed by filtering-material 4 from the vapour which is led away by the pipe &c.7.
Patent GB-189810888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Bearings.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 10,888. Thompson, W. P., [Cook, O. F.]. May 12. Fluid bearings; lubricating.-Relates to means for pumping lubricant through a shaft bearing so that the metal bearing-surfaccs are kept out of contact. Recesses 4, 5 are formed in the bearing above and below the shaft. Lubricant is forced into the lower and passed round the shaft to the upper recess, from which it escapes, returning to the reservoir 10 through the pipe 12. This pipe 12 is of slightly larger diameter than the supply pipe 6, to prevent back pressure. Escape of lubricant from the ends of the bearing is prevented by stuffing-boxes 15.
Patent GB-189812869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Sterilizing Milk.
Inventor: BENDIXEN NIELS
Filed: 1898-06-08
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 12,869. Bendixen, N. June 8. Preserving milk.-The milk is saturated with carbonic acid, boiled under pressure at a tem perature of about 120‹ C. ; a current of atmospheric air is then passed through it, which removes the carbonic acid and saturates it in turn. The Figure shows apparatus for carrying the process into effect. The closed container A is provided with a carbonic-acid feeding-tube b, c, d, with a stirrer r and with a steam jacket. The cooler B communicates with the bottom of the container by a pipe l, and with its top hy a pipe k which serves to carry off any vapour formed. The vessel C communicates with the cooler and is provided with air pipes m and delivery nozzles o.
Patent GB-189813136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cycles, and in Petroleum Motors adapted for Use therewith
Inventor: RENAUX PROSPER ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 13,136. Renaux, P. A. June 11. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to a motor cycle operated by a petroleum motor. The cylinder I is composed of cast iron carried in a bronze casing provided with wings i preferably arranged spirally. The piston is connected to a rod G, Fig. 7, formed at its end into a ring F enclosing a disc E secured to two flywheels A mounted on the motor axle and provided with a suitable band brake L. A bevelwheel D mounted in the disc E drives bevel-wheels C secured to axles B connected by wheels b, b<1> to the road-wheel axles, the whole forming a differential driving - gear. A wheel a on the axle B is connected by a chain a' to suitable clutch-pedal mechanism by which the motor is started. The admission valve I, A, Fig. 4, works automatically, a spring i<a> normally keeping it shut. The exhaust valve IE is actuated from the axle B, Fig. 7, by a wheel m driving a wheel M carrying a disc m<1>, Fig. 8, provided with a cam m<2>, which actuates a link N pressed inwards by a spring n<2> and connected to an arm 0, Fig. 4, on an axle o having formed on it an arm o<1> which engages the actuating-rod i<@> of the exhaust valve. A spring i<1> normally presses this shut. After releasing the exhaust valve, the arm o' is caused by a depression m<3> in the disc m<1> to actuate a lever P so as to move the admission valve and keep it from jamming. The cylinder is provided with a third valve Q actuated by a rod q<1> from the top bar, so that air can be admitted when starting the motor so as to relieve the compression. The valve Q also permits of the escape of waste products. The charge is ignited by electricity, an accumulator S secured to the frame being connected through a commutator on the handle-bar to an induction coil S' carried in a casing U secured to the frame and containing also the petroleum and oil reservoirs. The ignition device is shown in Fig. 8, and comprises two insulated springs t, t<1> connected to the battery poles, one spring t being always in contact with a spring t<2> connected to the metal of the cylinder, and the other spring t<1> being periodically connected by the revolution of a lug t<4> on the disc m<1> to a spring t<3> connected to the pole of the lighter. The case T carrying springs can be rotated so as to alter the point of ignition by means of a slide t<6> actuated by means of a handle t<5> on the top bar. The oil and petroleum are led from the case U through tubes v<1>, r provided with cocks to a suitable carburetter R, from which they pass to the cylinder.
Patent GB-189816314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Inflammable Pastes, suitable for Matches.
Inventor: SEVENE HENRI
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 16,314. SÚvÞne, H., and Cahen, E. D. Feb. 1, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Matches.-An igniting-composition for use in the manufacture of matches is made of a mixture of sesquisulphide of phosphorus, chlorate of potash, peroxide of iron, zinc white, powdered glass, glue, and water.
Patent GB-189820875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 20,875. Boult, A. J., [Orvis, O. D.]. Oct. 4. Steam-generator furnaces.-One or more arches H, preferably two as shown, are arranged above the fire, extending from the bridge to near the front end, and preferably slightly inclined as shown. They are composed of a series of curved blocks resting on water tubes t, t<1>, t', which are connected at the front by branched pipes s<2> to the water space of the boiler, while their rear ends are connected by branched pipes to tubes r<2> passing to the rear wall of the boiler setting, and also communicating with the back of the boiler. In place of the branched pipes at the rear, water chambers in the firebridge may be used to connect the tubes t, t<1>, t' to the tubes r'. Capped openings at the front and rear enable the tubes to be cleaned. The grate is in two portions separated by a slab G supported as shown below the opening between the two arches. At each side are inclined grates K<1>. The fire bridge is preferably formed with air passages L, L having contracted mouths L<1>, L'. The gases from the fire rise between, and in front of, the arches, which, becoming highly heated, promote complete combustion. They then pass backward and over the bridge, which is formed to leave a crescent-shaped space between it and the boiler. Water circulates through the various tubes, leaving the boiler at the back and returning to it through the pipes s'. When applied to a boiler of the Galloway type, the furnace is arranged in front of, but outside, the boiler.
Patent GB-189825921-A (GB)
Title: Mounts for Photographs, Pictures, and the like.
Inventor: RADFORD THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-12-08
Abstract: 25,921. Radford, T. H. Dec. 8. Picture and photograph mounts. - A piece of cardboard is printed with lines A, B and gummed between the lines A and the edges C. The lines B bound the proper position of a photograph, picture, &c., which is laid on after wetting the gum, and then a cover of cardboard, or, as stated in the Provisional Specification, of paper, of equal size with the bottom board and attached to it at one end, is folded down, the middle of this cover being cut out to correspond with the lines A on the bottom board.
Patent GB-189901367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Trays for Storing Eggs.
Inventor: LYONS JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1367. Lyons, J., Lyons, A., and Lyons, G., [trading as Lyons Bros.]. Jan. 20. Boxes for eggs.-Trays b for holding and preserving eggs are fitted with partitions e forming cells to hold the eggs separately, or with troughs to hold a number of eggs, end to end, in lines, the bottom a, the partitions, or a band a<1> under the eggs being adapted to be slid to turn the eggs at intervals. Or, for this purpose, the tray itself may be adapted to slide on the bottom.
Patent GB-189904774-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Cut-out or Fuse.
Inventor: HEATON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 4774. Heaton, F. W., and Smith, H. March 4. Cut-outs; couplings.-The base is formed with a boss having a V-groove for the fuse wire and perforations and slots for the terminals and conductors. The terminals are held in position by the pinching- screws.
Patent GB-189906519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candle Holders.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 6519. Edwards, E. J. March 25. Candle holders.- The candle holder B slides upon the candle socket C, and is detachably or otherwise connected at its lower end a to a grease guard A. The candle is inserted by pressing the holder B down upon the socket C until the edge d of the socket expands the grippers b of the holder. Upon releasing the holder, the grippers b embed themselves in the candle, and the engagement of a tongue f on the holder with indentations or their equivalents in the socket assists in securing the parts in the position required.
Patent GB-189911075-A (GB)
Title: A Hook Carrier for Sporting Guns and Rifles.
Inventor: SIBTHORPE LESTER HORATIO
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 11,075. Sibthorpe, L. H. May 27. Landing-nets; rods; gaff-hooks.-Relates to a hook for carrying a fishing rod, gaff or landing-net, and shown applied to a soldier's belt C to support the rifle R. Tin discs T, T', carrying pads F, F<1>, are riveted on each side of the hook B, and between them the belt C passes, the whole being covered with leather f.
Patent GB-189911342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Coffee, Coca, and the like.
Inventor: WHITE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 11,342. White, C. H. May 31. Coffee preparations; cocoa preparations.- Glusidum, which is rendered soluble by mixing it with bicarbonate of soda and water and then evaporating, is ground with coffee, cocoa, &c., or mixed with their extracts.
Patent GB-189914676-A (GB)
Title: Clothes-line Suspender.
Inventor: COMBER SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 14,676. Comber, S. July 17. Cleats or holders.-A support for a clothes line is made of a piece of wood which is shaped at the top end so that the cord can be attached to it, and is slotted at the bottom end so that it can be slipped over suitably-spaced wall hooks.
Patent GB-189917657-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining Clear Solutions from Impure Paranucleoproteids.
Inventor: SPITTELER ADOLF
Filed: 1899-08-31
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 17,657. Spitteler, A. Aug. 31. Amber, artificial; horn subititutes.-Clear solutions of paranucleoproteids, such as casein, are produced by adding to the paranucleoproteid, or to an impure solution thereof, such as milk, a 5 per cent. solution of caustic alkali, in quantity much in excess of that necessary to form paranucleoproteid-alkali. The mixture is well stirred and left until the jelly which first forms has separated into a clear liquid and a sediment, and the liquid is then decanted or siphoned off. When dried and coagulated, it yields a transparent solid, suitable for use as a substitute for horn, amber, and the like.
Patent GB-189918133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parallel Wrought-iron Vices.
Inventor: HAENSLER GEORG
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 18,133. Hõnsler, G. Sept. 7. Vices.-The jaws a, b of the wrought-iron vice are supported on a rail c with an overhanging or T-shaped head k, which protects the adjusting-screw l from chips &c. The ends of the rail have journals e, e<1> which can be clamped in bearings h, h<1> by screws i<1>. By this means the vice can be fixed in any inclined position as shown in Fig. 3. The jaw a engages with the screw l, and the jaw b can be fixed in various positions on the rail by a pin m.
Patent GB-190007097-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Engine.
Inventor: DEARING DAVID MATTHEW
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 7097. Dearing, D. M. April 17. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-A rotary engine which can be driven by steam or by two fluids, such as a mixture of steam and superheated air, is shown in the Figures. A cylindrical core 7 is eccentrically mounted on a shaft 8, and rotates inside the chamber A. Eccentrics 11 are connected by a frame 11<a>, 9<a> to the abutment 9, which is thus kept in contact with the rotating core. Steam and exhaust pipes 25, 28 are connected to the chamber on both sides of the abutment, and the steam supply is controlled by sliding plate valves 10, which are actuated by catches 17 fixed on the eccentric - rods. The catches alternately strike the curved ends of a yoke 12, which encloses the valves. The engine is reversed by closing one pair of steam and exhaust pipes and opening the other pair by means of valves 27, 30, which work simultaneously by means of connecting-links 32. When the engine is used on a locomotive or for a similar purpose, it can be worked unexpansively by moving the yoke laterally, which is formed so as to move the valves and allow full-pressure steam to be admitted during the whole stroke. Two or more engines can be arranged on the same shaft, and they may be compounded. The chamber may be fitted with air supply pipes by which an additional fluid, such as compressed or superheated air, is admitted during the first part of each stroke.
Patent GB-190012914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Vapour Burners.
Inventor: GREENWOOD ALEXANDER SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 12,914. Greenwood, A. S. July 17. Incandescent vapour burners.-In the vapour burner shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the oil supplied under pressure by the pipe A traverses the vaporizing-tube F, f, F to the valve chamber B, whence it escapes, under the control of the screw valve D, through the orifice b<4> to the e mixing-tube E of the bunsen burner. The head e of the burner slides both upon the tube E and upon the thimble G, and a starting-cup H is arranged upon the pipe A. Incandescent gas burners.-The gas supply is heated by traversing a pipe, arranged similarly to the pipe F, f, F shown in connection with the vapour burner, before discharging into the burner body E, e, G.
Patent GB-190013415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Electric Insulators.
Inventor: LOPEZ CARLOS ALFONSO Y
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 13,415. L¾pez, C. A. y. July 25. Moulding electric insulators.-Insulators and the insulating-portions of cut-outs, switchboards, commutators, &c. are formed of celluloid moulded by heat and pressure to the required form. The articles are cooled under pressure.
Patent GB-190014711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Stoppers for Bottles.
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,711. Solidite (Limited), and Rawbon, J. L. Aug. 16. Stoppers. - Screw bottle stoppers, which are made of a plastic material or composition, are strengthened by a core b of wood, metal, &c. The core is inserted prior to or during the moulding process, and is wholly embedded in the plastic material.
Patent GB-190101690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Apparatus or Cameras and in Means for Loading or Charging the same with Sensitised Plates and Films in Daylight.
Inventor: BERCEGOL RAYMOND CAMILE MARIE
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 1690. Bercegol, R. C. M. de. Jan. 24. Change-boxes; cameras.- Relates to a change - box for plates or films combined with a device which automatically focusses the lens on the front plate of the magazine. Fig. 6 shows the invention as applied to a folding bellows camera. The plates or films l are enclosed in paper or cardboard sheaths n, notched at the bottom according to their position in the magazine. The pile of plates is enclosed in a casing i, which is inserted through a hinged door at the top. After the front plate has been exposed, a needle r is pushed through, so as to fasten it to an outer drawer f, which is then pulled down, taking the exposed plate with it. Springs f<1> then push back the sliding baseboard e, till its end comes in contact with the face of the next plate, thereby automatically focussing the lens on this plate. After exposure, the drawer f is pushed in, the baseboard e being pushed back out of the way by a lever z acting on a cross bar z'. The invention is also shown applied to a box camera, in which case the sliding baseboard is automatically released from a latch by the drawer before it is drawn out.
Patent GB-190104213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cages in Mine Shafts.
Inventor: SLACK THOMAS
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 4213. Slack, T. Feb. 27. Mine cage fittings. - The cage guide-ropes are steadied by clips b<1>, b<2> secured to the ends of bolts fastened to the timbers. The cage clips consist of parts d<1>, d' having semi-cylindrical grooves and held together by means of springs, so that, when passing a steadying-clip, they are forced apart by the tapered sides and bevelled projections b<5>, b<6> of the clip.