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Patent GB-189805694-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Gymnastic Apparatus.
Inventor: GRADE GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 5694. Grade, G. March 8. Acrobatic apparatus.-Rotating apparatus for enabling several acrobats to perform at one time. A vertical shaft a, rotated by a pulley i and chain k, is enclosed within a tube b supported by a disc s and held in position by legs c and guy ropes d. The shaft a supports a hoop r which rotates with the shaft, and which carries four separate acrobatic devices, namely, the two balancing &c. devices I, II, the trapeze III, and the platform IV. Each balancing-device consists of two hollow arms l adjustable on the hoop, which are braced together, and have adjustable rods n with handles e sliding therein.
Patent GB-189808075-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pharmaceutical Preparations.
Inventor: STANFORD EDWARD CHARLES CORTIS
Filed: 1898-04-05
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8075. Stanford, E. C. C. April 5. Medicinal preparations; dressings; injections; disinfectants and antiseptics.-Relates to products called "alginoids" in the Specification, which are compounds of alginic acid with metals and other basic substances. They have therapeutic properties, and, while not decomposed in the stomach, are readily assimilated by other organs of the body. They are prepared as follows:- Crude alginic acid, obtained as described in Specifications No. 142, A.D. 1881, and No. 13,433, A.D. 1884, is purified by solution in pure sodium carbonate, filtration, bleaching if desired, and precipitation by pure dilute hydrochloric acid. The product is dissolved in pure sodium-carbonate solution, and then mixed with a solution of a salt of the metal or base required as a medicinal agent. For example, iron alginate is thus precipitated, and after being dried it is prepared as pills, or in any known compressed form, or it may be coated or combined with sugar, or chocolate, or formed into lozenges or the like. It is suitable for use in anµmia, and is slightly laxative. In the case of soluble bases, purified alginic acid is added to a solution of the metal or base, such as the carbonate or hydrate. In this way alginates of sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, and lithium are formed. Insoluble bases and alkaloids are stirred with water and alginic acid, whereby solutions of alginates are obtained. Most insoluble alginates are dissolved by ammonium hydrate. Solutions of alginates obtained by these processes, such as those of iron, bismuth, arsenic, and antimony, are used in the liquid form. Zinc, lead, and other alginates may be applied for external use as solutions, or they may be prepared as films by drying a solution on plates of glass, porcelain, or metal, and these films are moistened before applying them. Mercurous alginate may be used externally or internally. Mercuric and silver alginates have germicidal properties, and are used in ammonium-hydrate solution for dressings or injections. The former does not attack surgical instruments.
Patent GB-189808458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inflation Valves for Pneumatic Tires and other Air Chambers.
Inventor: REID ROBERT
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 8458. Reid, R. April 9. Tyres, pneumatic, inflating- valves for. The upper part a is attached to the rim by a screw e and has a left - handed female screw c to receive the lower part b, on which is a milled collar i. The lower part is perforated for nearly its whole length, but just below the conical end g which fits the valve seat f is a cross port k. A right-handed screw h receives the nozzle of the pump, and from the construction it follows that screwing on the pump opens the valve and vice versÔ. The valve may also be opened or closed by the milled collar.
Patent GB-189813300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Screens, Shades or Covers for Electric Lights.
Inventor: BRUFF CHARLES CLARKE
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,300. Bruff, C. C. June 14. Globes and holders therefor, for electric incandescent or arc lamps. A globe b is held within or on a cover b<2> by catches, the cover being carried by an ordinary lampholder. The globe and cover may be made of ground or o p a l glass, but are preferably of translucent china, formed in a plaster or other mould, and fired and glazed. The catches may be steel clips c, attached to the cover by split rivets and washers, and adapted to grip a rim b<1> on the globe b. The clips may be on the globe and grip a rim on the cover, and their inner arms may be dispensed with. They may be secured by forming heads on them and passing them through washers and holes in the globe, separate rivets being dispensed with ; a wire ring may then be passed through the heads of all the springs on the globe to keep them in position, in another arrangement, springs which grip or enter holes in the rim of the globe are arms of a flat ring, which is secured on the lamp-holder above the cover. A wire may be bent to form the ring and two arms, which are provided with knobs at their ends. The cover may be dispensed with or replaced by a reflector. In another arrangement, springs are dispensed with, the rims of the globe and cover being made with projections and recesses to engage together as a bayonet-joint.
Patent GB-189816251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Power Hammers.
Inventor: ROSENTHAL HUGO
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 16,251. Rosenthal, H., and Schmidt, R. July 26. Hammers, power; anvils. - A spring power hammer has a frame A with a hole a so that long pieces of iron or steel to be flattened, forged, &c. can be passed over the anvil b by the operator without leaving his seat at the front. The carriage spring E, which operates the hammer c', is operated from an adjustable eccentric C by a connecting-rod D. The blades of the spring E are secured in the fulcrum box k, but can slide over one another at the ends to freely allow flexion, the clamps m, n, n' being adjusted to allow this. The anvil block B is removable, and interchangeable shapes c are provided on the anvil. A treadle G operates the belt fork p. The connecting-rod D is made up of two springs h, h<1>, Fig. 4, curved outwards. These springs are connected to the tongues i and g at each end by bolts t, t<1>. By means of additional holes in the tongues the length of the connecting-rod may be adjusted.
Patent GB-189824928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Making Machines.
Inventor: AUSTEN GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,928. Austen, G. Nov. 25. Moulding bricks.-Four radial arms b, supported by a ring a' on chairs a<2> above a fixed table a, carry moulds b<1>, b<3> which are connected by chains and screw shackles so that they can be accurately spaced. Clay is fed to the moulds by a pug-mill c and a recessed wheel d, which is fitted with a scraper and is rotated intermittently by a hooked connecting-rod or pawl k<1>, shafts m, o, p, r, and toothed gearing. The moulds are moved intermittently over the table by a pawl j<1> engaging with a lantern-wheel l<1> on a shaft which drives the vertical shaft, carrying the radial arms, by means of bevel gearing. The pressing-plunger is driven by a crank on a shaft q, which is driven by a spurwheel on the shaft p. The ejecting-plunger u<3> is operated by a crank u<2> and toothed wheels on the shafts u, t, p. A part of the table under the ejecting-plunger is mounted on springs a<4>, which are depressed by the weight of the brick, but expand when the brick is removed. The recesses in che wheel d are sanded by a pair of brushes or fans which are mounted in a casing, and are rotated by an endless band. The moulds are sanded by a similar arrangement under the table, and a cover is provided to prevent the escape of sand at the top of the moulds.
Patent GB-189907474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Gas Scrubbers.
Inventor: STEVENSON GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-04-10
Abstract: 7474. Stevenson, M. S., [Executrix of Stevenson, G. E.]. April 10. Scrubbers.-A rectangular tower A, preferably twice as wide as it is deep, is formed of castiron plates, and is provided with perforated horizontal trays B<1>, B', B<3>, B<4>, B<5>, B<6>, B<7>. B<8>, carried on brackets C and cross girders D, and extending alternately from opposite ends nearly to the other ends. Between each pair of shelves is a series of five superposed rows of wooden or canvas screens G<1>, G', G<3>, G<4>, G<5>, set on edge, the rows being arranged longitudinally and separated by packing-strips h, while each board is arranged at a short distance from the adjoining screen or screens in the same row. The gases enter through the tube E and, passing upwards as shown by the arrows, escape by the tube F. The water or other washing-liquid is sprayed down from above in the usual manner.
Patent GB-189907961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caps and Couplings for Pipes, Tubes, Hose, Shafts, Rods, and other Articles and for any analogous purposes.
Inventor: GRIFFIN GERARD FEATHERSTONE
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 7961. Griffin, G. F. April 15. Couplings, disconnectible; stopping pipes and tubes.- Relates to couplings and caps for pipes, tubes, hose, shafts, rods, and other articles, more especially intended for use with the inflating-valves of pneumatic tyres. The plug part, Fig. 5, is placed with its rim f in the space of the socket portion, Fig. 2, so as to receive the pin e within the slanting notch g in the rim. By rotating the plug the pin e rides up the notch g, causing the wall b to be wedged against the resilient washer i. When the plug serves as a cap for a tyre valve, the end is closed as shown by the dotted lines.
Patent GB-189910594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoothing Irons.
Inventor: MOORE HELEN GARDEN
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,594. Moore, H. G. May 19. Ironing. - Handirons are made pear-shaped as shown in Fig. 2. The lower edge of the iron is rounded.
Patent GB-189920431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platen Typographic Machines for Automatically Printing Envelopes
Inventor: QUERNEL LOUIS FRANCOIS ALBERT
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1900-10-11
Abstract: 20,431. Quernel, L. F. A. Oct. 11. Platen presses; feeding envelopes; printing on envelopes.-Relates to platen machines for printing envelopes, and for automatically feeding them to the platen. The envelopes a, Fig. 9, are placed, with their flaps downward and forward, in a hopper b in an inclined frame c, and are fed down singly to the platen d, on which they are held by a frame u, while the impression is made by the type bed t. The flap of the bottom envelope is first engaged by a plate p carried by the upper end o of a rod reciprocated by a rod connected to an arm on the rock shaft l. The flap is then engaged by fingers s mounted on a slide 2 reciprocated on a guide rod 6 by means of a link 1 and arm z fixed in a piece y on an axle x carried by arms or levers v on the rock shaft l. A piece 3 on the arm z is pivoted to a link 4 connected to the part 5 of the frame c. When the fingers s are engaged in the flap, they move inwards and downwards to clear the envelope from the stops b<1>. The in and out movement of the fingers is produced by rocking the guide-rod 6 on its pivot 8 by means of an arm 9 on the pivot shaft 8 operated by a roller in an arm 10 on the shaft The envelope is carried down into position to be engaged by sliding claws or pushers 12 by which it is pushed down on to the platen d. The slides 12 are operated by rods 11 connected to the levers v. The shaft l is rocked from the driving- shaft q by an adjustable link connected adjustably to an arm of the shaft l. The gripper frame u is carried by arms pivoted at 27 and operated by pivoted cam levers 28. The printed envelopes pass down through driven rollers 14 and under a plate 15 to a receptacle. In order to stop the machine in case an envelope is not fed or is out of place, a pivoted finger 16, Figs. 9 and 12, is arranged behind a recess or opening in the plate 15, and operates the mechanism shown in Fig. 12. When no envelope is present to close the opening in the plate 15 the finger 16, which is weighted at 16', enters the opening and the part 16<1> drops into position to be engaged by a slot in a bar 18 pivoted to the oscillating type bed t. The part 16<1> then engages the inclined end of a lever 18<1>, having a pin 21 engaging a notch in a weighted brake lever 22. The brake, being thus released, applies its brake block to the flywheel f and the driving-shaft q. At the same time the tension of the driving-band g is relaxed by a roller 26 on the brake lever 22. A counterbalanced lever 17 is provided to engage the part 16<1> and hold the finger 16 out of operation when desired. The lever 17 is engaged by a pin 24<1> on an arm 24 pivoted at its lower end to the framing and engaging an arm 23. A detent 30 momentarily arrests the envelope a when opposite the opening in the plate 15. The feed-hopper b is adjustable transversely on a shaft 31 to regulate the position of the envelope on the platen.
Patent GB-189922082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compressed Fuel.
Inventor: FALLNICHT ROBERT
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 22,082. Fallnicht, R. Nov. 4. Fuel.-Blocks of fuel, having grooves a, are made by moulding wood shavings soaked in oil and liquefied rosin.
Patent GB-189924533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gaiters and Leggings.
Inventor: LEIGHTON JAMES
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 24,533. Leighton, J., Somervell, C., Somervell, J., Somervell, G., and Somervell, W. H., [trading as Somervell Brothers]. Dec. 9. Leggings and gaiters are made of a number of separate strips or bands a, Figs. 1 and 2, which are sewn together to form a complete legging. If the strips are cut on a slant, as shown in Fig. 1, the legging presents the appearance of a puttee legging.
Patent GB-190003858-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Leather Cover for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SUMMERS JANE
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 3858. Summers, J. Feb. 28. Tyres, pneumatic. - The outer cover A is formed from a strip of chrome leather, of which the ends are cemented together and the edges a are connected by lacing through eyelets. A tongue C is stitched along one edge, and overlaps the other.
Patent GB-190009497-A (GB)
Title: Fastenings for Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: RICHTER ANNA MARIA
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 9497. Richter, A. M. May 24. Drawings to Specification. Hooks and eyes are attached by passing stapleshaped pieces of wire through their attaching-eyes, and through the fabric, and then bending or twisting the ends of the wire.
Patent GB-190016952-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Utilizing the Heat from Illuminating Flames for Heating Apartments and the like.
Inventor: MACLAURIN ROBERT
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 16,952. Maclaurin, R. Sept. 24. Heat-radiators.-Relates to the utilization of the heat from illuminating-flames for heating apartments and the like, and consists in providing radiators above the flames so that the heated gases may be used before passing to the exit. The radiators consist of an outer non-conducting casing B and a parallel and inner metal casing A, separated by a space within which baffles F are arranged. The surfaces of the casings may be blackened or plain or corrugated, and the space between the casings is in communication with the exit pipe D. At the colder parts, run-off tubes G and collecting-vessels are provided for the condensed water. The radiator shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is adapted for two-bracket gas burners, but slight modifications permit the application to other burners.
Patent GB-190108891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lubricating Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8891. Lake, H. H., [Rand Drill Co.]. April 30. Lubricating.-Relates to a lubricating-device, especially adapted for engines, in which the oil is carried from the reservoir by a rotating disc and transferred by means of a scraper to a conduit from which it is distributed to the part of the machinery to be lubricated. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to an engine. The crank pit in the frame a forms an oil well into which the crank disc f dips. The oil is carried from the well by the rotating disc f, and is conveyed by a fixed scraper i to a conduit j. A pipe leads from the conduit j, and supplies oil to a cup formed in the crank-pin end of the connecting-rod h, the surplus oil being returned to the well. Another pipe m leads from the conduit to a channel n, and passes by a pipe o to an oil well arranged on the opposite end of the connecting- rod, the surplus oil serving to lubricate the crosshead and guides. Other distributing-channels may lead from the conduit to the parts to be lubricated.
Patent GB-190114593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid Pressure Turbines and in Apparatus for Manufacturing Parts thereof.
Inventor: FULLAGAR HUGH FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 14,593. Fullagar, H. F. July 17. Milling; making turbines and reaction-wheels.- Relates to the blades of steam &c. turbines and means for shaping them so that the issuing jet is a parallel-sided annular stream. The blades a, Figs. 6, 7, and 8, are formed of lengths of metal having one concave side. The opposite side is then milled, as described below, to a convex outline so that a ring of blades can be formed without interspaces. Each blade is then grooved or notched so as to form tapering steam passages h, separated by thin-walled partitions, when the blades are assembled. The blades are notched or otherwise shaped at their ends to allow them to be secured to the turbine wheel, casing, or drum. A machine for milling the blades has a work-holder z and templet, f on a compound screw 1, so that they are traversed proportionately, under the cutter e and guide-roller 5, which are carried by a rocking arm g.
Patent GB-190118366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sewage Treatment.
Inventor: NEWTON WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,366. Newton, W. J. Sept. 14. Sewage, treating; bacteriological processes; filtering.-Relates to apparatus for the automatic and intermittent distribution of sewage evenly over bacteria beds or filters. A tank A, which receives sewage by a pipe N and is mounted over the filter bed B, is provided with radiating-pipes J suitably mounted at i and perforated in such a manner as to distribute the sewage over the whole area of the filter. The tank is provided also with a siphon consisting of a plate F supporting a pipe G, which is covered by a cap H and dips into a depression C in the bottom of the tank forming a water seal for it. When the sewage covers the cap, the siphon discharges the liquid until the level falls below an air pipe L, which suspends its action. A cock E and caps K on the pipes J are provided for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190203085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Relating to Automatic and other Railway Couplings.
Inventor: PIOTROWSKI EUSTACHE
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 3085. Piotrowski, E. Feb. 6. Couplings, non-automatic. -The link 1, supported by the arm 2, is connected by the right and left handed screw 7 to the supported arms 9, which have extensions 10 connected by links 12 to chains 13 wound on the drums 19 of the cross-shaft 17, which has removable operating- bandles 3 for raising or lowering the coupling. Couplings, automatic.-The coupling described above is rendered automatic by bringing the arm 14 on the cross-shaft 15 in line with a buffer shank. When two vehicles come together and the parts are set so that the weighted arm 21 is in the dotted position, the pawl 20 is tripped from the ratchet 18, allowing the chains 13 to unwind, and the link 1 to engage the opposing draw-hook. The drawbars are tensinned by operating the ratchets 6 by the forked end 23 of the handle 3.
Patent GB-190203640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fans.
Inventor: STRASSER ALFRED
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 3640. Strasser, A. Feb. 12. Fans. - Rotary motion is imparted to the fan-blade through the winding and unwinding of the cords c, c<1>, about the rod b by a squeezing together of the lower and upper portions of the split handle d, d, against the pressure of the spring e'. When the rod is secured to the blade by a hinge, the fan may be folded for carrying in the pocket.
Patent GB-190206839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pens
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6839. Boult, A. J., [Eagle Pencil Co.]. March 20. Pens.-In order to render steel pens flexible in use, a part c, Fig. 1, adjacent to the slot a, is reduced in thickness by grinding. The operation may be performed by placing the nib on a convex rest r, Fig. 6, supported on an adjustable stand s, beneath a rapidly-rotating emery-wheel W.
Patent GB-190217618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Asphalt Stone or the like.
Inventor: RUBITSCHUNG CARL
Filed: 1902-08-11
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,618. Rubitschung, C. Aug. 11. Paving-blocks ; slabs.-Relates to an asphalt composition. Thin liquid tar, free from water, is mixed at a moderate temperature, not exceeding 200‹ C., with from 5 to 10 times its weight of gravel or divided stone until a dry mortar is produced, which does not stain on being touched. The mixture is then suddenly cooled and divided by allowing it to fall through cold air on to widemeshed moving sieves, moving steps, or the like, and is collected, stored, and transported ready for use in a finely-divided granular form. In a modified process, tar at a temperature of about 150‹ C., is mixed with gravel or stone heated to between 200‹ and 300‹ C. Less than 10 per cent. of tar may be used, and dry binding-material, such as pitch, asphalt, mastic, or the like, may be added to the granular mixture, or liquid pitch or bitumen may be added just before it is used. Sawdust may also be added. The composition may be moulded into paving-blocks, slabs, &c., or it may be stamped to form pavements &c.
Patent GB-190218433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sheet Piling for Docks, Wharves, Sea-walls and similar Structures
Inventor: FRIESTEDT LUTHER PETER
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 18,433. Friestedt, L. P. Aug. 21. Tunnels and tunnelling.-Relates to metal sheetpiling built up in sections and composed of channelbeams interlocking and joined together by means of angle plates or bars and applicable to the construction of docks, wharfs, sea-walls, caissons, coffer-dams, bulkheads, and other submarine work, and in the sinking of foundations for buildings, in pier work, and in circular work, such as piers or excavations for foundations and tunnels. The sheet-piling comprises the beams A, B, Fig. 1, having interlocking flanged edges 14, 15, the joining faces of the flanges being bevelled, and presenting a single wall at all points. The outer corner of the joint is strengthened by the Z-bar C, and the wood plates D are set to a close bearing against the flanges of the beam B or an interposed packing or corking. A metal angle-plate may be substituted for the wood plates D. The bolt holes 19, Fig. 4, of the plates D are elongated to allow for lateral expansion. A driven sheetbacking or partition is shown in Fig. 10. A driving point or wedge, Fig. 8, provided with a triangular neck 29, is employed in driving.
Patent GB-190227032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Saddle and Crank Axle Supports for Cycles
Inventor: HIPPERLING GEORG
Filed: 1902-12-08
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,032. Hipperling, G., and Hansen, A. Dec. 8. Bearings, spring supports for; saddle and seat supports.-A spring bearing for the crank axles of bicycles and tricycles comprises a guide-block c connected by the bars i with a movable saddle prop, and adapted to slide up and down in a casing a. The saddle prop passes up through a spiral spring enclosed in the hollow down tube of the frame, and the axle d and the prop move together. To keep out dust, the slides e, f, g, h are provided and have slits of different lengths, so that the opening at the side of the box is closed, whatever position the bearing may assume. According to the Provisional Specification, the bearing may be provided with friction rollers or balls.