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Patent GB-190006388-A (GB)
Title: Process for Purifying Saccharine Juices.
Inventor: BREYER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 6388. Breyer, F. April 5. Drawings to Specification. Purifying saccharine liquids and syrups.-Beetroot juices are purified by subjecting them, at a temperature not above 50‹ C., to the action of lime and then filtering the juices ; the filtrate is boiled with finely-divided animal charcoal, and filtered to remove the charcoal, together with the beet-root salts, which crystallize upon the charcoal. In carrying out the process, beet-root slices are taken direct from the slicing-machine, and, after immersion in hydrate of lime, are treated in an ordinary diffusing-apparatus, the juices being alkaline. After removal of the juice resulting from the first diffusion process, the residue may be treated with more lime, and is diffused again at a temperature of 75‹ C. The beet-root juice is defecated, and treated with alumina, brick dust, kieselguhr, or similar materials, and the whole is filtered, treated with more lime, and saturated with carbon dioxide.
Patent GB-190008591-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Ensuring the Delivery of Cigarettes or the like to the Packet
Inventor: RANKIN HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-09
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8591. Rankin, H. May 9. Parcelling cigarettes.- The guiding-mouthpiece d, j, i, which enters the pocket p, is so constructed that it will adjust itself to deliver either one or two rows of cigarettes X from the hopper m. The side plates d converge, and have slots g for the reception of pins h on the plates i, which plates have an opening k for viewing the cigarettes, and upturned curved portions l against which the cigarettes impinge to lift the plate. A plate s on the block r is adjusted so as to leave an aperture for one or two rows of cigarettes to pass.
Patent GB-190015702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Utilizing the Heat Energy of Fuel the Invention being particularly applicable to Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BURGER FRANZ
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 15,702. Burger, F. Sept. 4. Gas and like engines.- On the out-stroke of a two-stroke cycle, air is first admitted to the cylinder, and then after an interval fuel is admitted for a certain period and burns, but is cut off before the air supply is. The air is preferably compressed into a reservoir by the front of the motor piston to a pressure of about 100 lbs. It enters the cylinder through a valve 18, a regenerator 31, and a plate 32, which is perforated at its periphery but is solid in the centre. The fuel is supplied by a pump P through a valve 43 controlled by the governor, and mixes with the air as it traverses a mass of wire or broken firebrick, which serves also as an igniter. The tappet 57 of the valve 43 is operated by a cam d, which is moved in one direction by a spring and in the other by a lever H, Fig. 7, and a pawl j, which is moved in turn by a tappet rod N. A cam c, Fig. 5, is adjusted in the path of the pawl by the governor, so as to disengage it from its wheel B earlier or later according to the speed of the engine. When the valve 43 is closed early, the gas is returned to the suction end of the pump through a bye-pass valve 52 and pipe 60.
Patent GB-190103510-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Motors.
Inventor: POLLOCK CALVIN JAY
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1902-02-18
Abstract: 3510. Pollock, C. J. Feb. 18. Combined steam engines and weight motors.-A fluid pressure and weight motor especially adapted for working an air-compressor is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. A rectangular oscillating frame 6 is suspended by bars 8 from an axis 9 supported in a framework 1. A driving-cylinder 23, containing a reciprocating piston connected to a crank on a shaft 13, rotates the shaft, and, by means of a bent crank connected by a pitman 16 to the framework, causes the frames 6 to oscillate and operate the air compressor 20 connected to a suitable reservoir. The shaft 13 carries a toothed wheel 11 gearing with a similar wheel 10, and both wheels are fitted with radial guides 24 for sliding weights 25<1> carried by screws 26<1> which have a star-wheel 27 at one end. The weights are arranged on opposite sides of the wheels, and each side of the frame 6 carries a pair of cylinders 30 fitted with spring-pressed pistons 32 carrying projecting rods 34. The cylinders are connected at opposite ends to the air reservoir and act as a governing-device by protruding one arm 34 and withdrawing the other out of the reach of the star-wheel 27, so that the position of the weights 25<1> on their screws and the corresponding leverage during their downward motion, which takes place during the air-compressing stroke, are regulated according to the pressure in the reservoir.
Patent GB-190103737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil or Spirit Engines.
Inventor: GARDNER EDWARD
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 3737. Gardner, E., Gardner, T. H., and Gardner, L. Feb. 21. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The heat of the valve box and igniting-tube is utilized to vaporize the oil or spirit. For small engines, a chamber such as B is made above the valve-chest A, through which the oil and air pass. The igniting-tube C is placed above the vaporizer, and the heat of the flame is deflected partly upwards and partly downwards by a shifting plate P. The oil is fed across the air pipe, and the oil pipe F, Fig. 4, may be readily removed to take samples of the oil charges; the air pipe G is controlled by a valve I. In large engines, the igniting- tube is placed below and the vaporizing-chamber B around the valve-chest.
Patent GB-190105224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Door Hangers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 5224. Thompson, W. P., [Perfect Sliding Door Co.]. March 12. Stamping.-Relates to hangers for sliding doors in which a single wheel, carried by the hanger, is arranged to run upon a rail. The wheel or rim piece is made of two dished plates a, a<1>, which, when riveted together, form internal and external grooves d, d<1>. The hanger is made up of two arms e, e<1>, each formed with a circular plate 2, 2<1> out of the plane of the body. These plates are bent over at the edges and when fastened together, preferably by means of a bolt f and nut, form a groove which registers with the groove d to form a race for balls h. Connecting members 3, 3<1>, between the plate and body of the hanger, serve to strengthen the parts. The arms terminate in extensions n n<1>, each provided with a dished boss i which fits into a recess in the door. Screws a, passing through raised rings at the bottom of the bosses, secure the banger to the door. Each hanger arm is struck up from a sheet metal blank, Fig. 5, which is slotted at 40 to give a circular form to the lower part of the head. The dotted lines r, s, t, u, v indicate the lines along which the metal is bent to form the arm.
Patent GB-190105355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tube Tapering Machines.
Inventor: REYNOLDS ALFRED MILWARD
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5355. Reynolds, A. M. March 13. Forging.-A machine for tapering tubes has taper dies B, the upper of which is oscillated by two eccentrics r<2> and connecting-rods S, T from a shaft R, the frame b carrying the die being kept in contact with the ball ends of the connecting-rods by a spring U. A bracket A<1><1> supports a spindle C opposite the dies. The spindle rotates in a bush E sliding in a fixed bearing F and operated by rack-and-pinion gearing from a shaft J', which may be connected by a clutch and worm gearing to a shut j<1> driven by pulleys j<2>, j<3>. The clutch is coupled by moving a lever L against a spring N, thus operating a rod O and lever O<1> to raise a catch P out of the notch q in the belt shifter, allowing a spring Q<1> to shift the belt from a loose pulley H to a fast pulley H, thus rotating the spindle C. A chuck G for holding the tube M to be tapered is mounted on the front end of the spindle C. The sleeve E and tube are moved forward by a hand-wheel K till the tube just enters the dies, the lever L then being operated. When the tube has passed sufficiently through the dies, a lug e' on the sleeve engages the lever L and disconnects the clutch, allowing the sleeve and spindle to be returned by a weighted cord d. When near the end of the back stroke, the lug e<1> engages a lever Q<2>, restoring the belt shifter and belt to their original positions, thus stopping the rotation of the spindle C. A further movement of the sleeve in the backward direction by the band-wheel causes a ring G', Fig. 6, at the back of the chuck to abut against the bearing F and push forward wedges g<4> between spring- closed jaws g, Fig. 7, thus opening them and releasing the tube.
Patent GB-190106266-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grass Mowing Machine.
Inventor: EVANS-JACKSON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 6266. Evans-Jackson, J. E., [Schmidt, J.C.]. March 25. Lawn-mowers having the carrying-wheels arranged within the track of the cutting-apparatus. The main frame c is of the shape shown, and the carrying-wheels a are mounted on a common axle e The wheels a drive intermediate shafts f by means of internal gear rims and pinions. The barrel cutter is driven by chain gearing at each end from the shafts f. The counter-blade o is supported on pivoted brackets having arms on which bear adjusting-screws q working through lugs r secured to the frame c. The supporting- roller t is adjustably mounted between the cutter and the carrying-wheels. The handle w is pivoted on the axle e, and is prolonged, as shown at y, to take under the bearings of the shafts f, and thus support the handle.
Patent GB-190106355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heating Apparatus for Gas and other Stoves
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 6355. Boult, A. J., [Schwarzschild, S.]. March 26. Gas stoves oil and spirit stoves.-To enable a numberof saucepans&c. to be heated by one or more burners according to the heat required, there is placed over the top D of any ordinary gas or oil stove a plate A, resting upon flanges B. The plate is provided with a number of openings, arranged over the burners F, each opening being provided with a removable cover C. One or more dampers are provided in the plate for the outlet of the products of combustion.
Patent GB-190107857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers Chairs and Rail Joints.
Inventor: NEWBURG JOHN ISRAEL
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 7857. Newburg, J. I. April 16. Sleepers ; chairs; rail joints.-The sleeper is of trough section with a bent-down end b and notches d cut in the top of the sides near the end as shown in Fig. 4. A chair C, Fig. 5, is placed across inside the sleeper, and the rails resting on it are secured by their flanges taking under the side e of the notch d and under the lugs k on the chair. A key D is passed through the side f of the notch d and over the lugs l on the chair to secure the parts together. The key is secured by a cottarp. Two other forms of chair, which are bent from plain rectangular blanks, are also described ; one is of #-section, and the other of box section. The rail ends are cut square in the foot and web and at an angle across the head, as shown in Fig. 8, to form a lap joint, and one fishplate E may be of double angle form, so as to lie between the sides of the sleeper to prevent creep.
Patent GB-190113788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying Gas
Inventor: PREGARDIEN JOSEPH ETIENNE
Filed: 1901-07-06
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 13,788. PrÚgardien, J. E. July 6. Purifiers.-Any one of a series of gas purifiers 1, 2, 3, &c. may be cut out without affecting the others, by providing each entry pipe a<1>, a', a<3>, &c. and each exit pipe b<1>, b<2>, &c. with a double or single plug c<1>, c<2>, c<3>, c<4>, c<5>, &c. The plugs are connected by cords wound in opposite directions round drums e', e', &c. Connecting-pipes d<1>, d', d<3>, &c. are employed, which may be inclined or horizontal. In the latter case, they may be removable. As shown, the plugs are set so that the vessels 1 and 3 are out of use, while the vessel 2 is in use. The valves c', c<3>, and c<5> are shown as double ones, so that, according to their positions, they seal either the inlet pipe or the upper pipe leading to the connecting-pipe.
Patent GB-190116131-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Annealing Steel.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1901-08-10
Granted: 1902-09-10
Abstract: 16,131. Hadfield, R. A. Aug. 10. Annealing.-Articles of steel may be annealed or toughened by heating the articles to a comparatively high temperature, then allowing them to cool slowly to a much lower temperature, then reheating to a temperature below that resulting from the previous heating operation, and finally allowing the articles to cool slowly.
Patent GB-190119283-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Highly Fire-proof Bricks
Inventor: HORAK JOSEF
Filed: 1901-09-27
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 19,283. Horak, J Sept. 27. Firebricks, building-blocks, and tiles.-Sand, broken quartz, or a mixture of sand and clay is mixed with lime or other binding-material or flux and the mixture is moulded into bricks, blocks, or roofing-tiles, which are first subjected to a pre- liminary hardening process by steam or gas under pressure, and are afterwards burnt in a kiln.
Patent GB-190121043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats.
Inventor: FAWCETT WILLIAM ISAAC
Filed: 1901-10-21
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 21,043. Fawcett, W. I., and Normington. F. Oct. 21. Seats; seat protectors.-Relates to protected seats for tramcars and other vehicles. When not in use, the seat A is forced into the case B by a roller carried by the arm C of a coiled spring. The case may be arranged at the back of the seat A, which may be fitted to fold down on to a fixed seat.
Patent GB-190125784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Driving Wheels of Cycles.
Inventor: SCAIFE GABRIEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 25,784. Scaife, G. W. Dec. 17 Wheels readily detachable; axles.-Relates to means by which cycle wheels may be removed without disturbing the driving-gear. The chainwheel o is secured on a sleeve n mounted in ball bearings l carried by one part a of the divided hollow axle a, b. The part a is secured by a nut d to the fork c. The hub is mounted in ball bearings s, which are secured in adjustment by a stud t, upon the part b of the divided axle a, b. A blockf, preferably secured to the chain adjuster, fills the space between the axle b and the fork e. The parts are secured together by a bolt g having a head h and secured by the step k. The sleeve n is screwed upon the end of the hub, and is prevented from working loose by a bolt w carried in a socket v on the hub and pressed into a socket x formed in the sleeve n by a spring y. To remove the wheel, the rod g is taken out and the block f removed ; the rod g is then reinserted to keep the parts in line, the bolt w is released, and the sleeve n is locked by inserting a rod through a socket z, secured to the fork c, into a hole z<1> in the sleeve n. The hub q is finally unscrewed from the sleeve n by rotating the wheel. The parts q, n may be connected by pins and sockets instead of screw threads. In an arrangement described in the Provisional Specification, the axle is formed in three parts, of which the middle part only is readily removable.
Patent GB-190125948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Accented Linotypes and in Means for Forming the Accents thereupon.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,948. Lock, W. H., and Pinel, J. Dec. 19. Linotype machines.-Relates to the production of accents, exponents, &c. on linotypes which have been cast without them and have passed between the usual trimming-knives. The device e mployed for the production of the overhanging accents &c. is shown in Fig. 4. The linotype 5 is held between a fixed jaw 2 and a movable jaw 13, and is adjusted so that the character to be accented is immediately beneath the accent matrix 25. A tool 31, moving upwards, scoops out metal from the face of the linotype and forces the displaced metal against the accent matrix so as to produce the overhanging accent. The overhang fits on to the shoulder of the adjoining linotype in the galley, as shown in Fig. 16. Fig. 3 shows the complete apparatus employed. The fixed jaw 2 is slotted at 9 to receive the holder 7 of a pointer 4, which facilitates the adjustment of the linotype and which can be turned back on its pivot 8. A spring 37 pushes the linotype away from the jaw 2 when it is released, its foot then entering a recess 35. The movable jaw 13 is guided on the baseplate 1 by means of a block 20 sliding in a slot 15. The jaw is advanced to grip the linotype by raising the lever 14, pivoted at 16, A spring 18 effects the opening of the jaws when pressure on the lever 14 is released. Brackets or upper extensions 16 of the jaw 13 support the accent matrices 25, any one of which can be brought into use. The tool 31 is carried by a lever 29 pivoted at 30 to the extensions 26. This lever is depressed after the jaws have been closed. The lever 29 may be provided with a sliding bearing for the pivot 30, so that the tool may be adjusted towards or away from the linotype to produce overhangs of different sizes. An adjustable stop piece, movable relatively to the cutting-edge of the tool, may be used to limit the outward spread of the overhang when the edge of the tool is not concaved as shown in Fig. 4. Reference is made to Specification No. 23,205, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190205428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inkstands.
Inventor: SUFFIELD SAMUEL WILSON
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 5428. Suffield, S. W. March 5. Inkstands.-The ink receptacle d is held in place by spring clips c secured to the base e, and embracing it on all four sides, a s shown, o r o n two opposite sides only.
Patent GB-190206719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brushes.
Inventor: HARDING JOHN BOULTER
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6719. Harding, J. B. March 19. Stocks.-One or both ends e of the stock b of a scrubbing, polishing, or other brush are made detachable, so that they may be renewed when worn. The ends may be dovetailed or otherwise jointed to the body, and may be fixed by screws through the back i.
Patent GB-190206987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matters Containing Sulphur.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 6987. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. March 21. Dyes, artificial.-Green or greenish colouring- matters, or leuco compounds thereof, which dye cotton directly, are produced by heating methyleneviolet or an analogue thereof, and the blue dye, or its leuco compound, such as can be obtained as described in Specification No. 4024, A.D. 1901, with a salt of orthothiocarbonic acid, or trithiocarbonic acid, with or without the presence of sulphur. In place of the thiocarbonic salts, materials which yield them may be used. Examples are given in which methylene-violet and the blue dye above mentioned are, respectively, heated in a reflux apparatus, with sodium tetrasulphide and carbon bisulphide in alcoholic solution for some hours, and, after distilling off the excess of carbon bisulphide, the mixture is further heated. The alcohol is then distilled off, the residue is dissolved in hot water and filtered, and the dye is precipitated by a current of air.
Patent GB-190207683-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Vaporizing Liquid Hydrocarbons, and Employing the Vapour for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: GRAESSLE LIZZIE CAROLINE
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 7683. Graessle, L. C. April 1. Vapour burners ; oil, vaporizing.-Relates to vaporizing-oil burners for hydrocarbon oils, especially suitable for domestic use and applicable also for use with steam boilers. The oil is supplied by a pipe to the upper end of a sloping chamber 3, removably mounted on a support, and divided by partitions 8, extending alternately from opposite sides, so as to give the oil a tortuous course. From this chamber, the vapour and oil pass into a lateral chamber 10 fitted with one partition 11, and thence they pass to a lateral chamber 14 fitted with two alternating partitions 15. The pipe 17 conducts the vapour from this chamber to the burner 20, and the unvolatilized residue is drawn off from time to time by a pipe, not shown. Over the burner may be mounted a flame spreader 21. The burner is of inverted-cup shape, and it may be provided with a ring 24 supported by standards 25. The apparatus is started by burning oil in the tray 18. The pipe 17 may be fitted with a valve 27 and a T-piece 26 for conducting part of the vapour to an extra burner, or away for combustion elsewhere.
Patent GB-190207733-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or Applicable to the Means of Closing Bottles Jars Pots and other Receptacles of Perishable Commodities.
Inventor: STURTON JOSEPH ASHWORTH
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 7733. Sturton, J. A., and Sturton, R., [trading as Sturton Bros.]. April 2.. Stoppers; capsules, bottle, jar, &c. -Relates to means for closing bottles, jars, pots, &c. containing preserved fruits, vegetables, meat extracts, or other comestibles. The closure consists of a cap a formed with an annular recess i to receive the packing-washer g, and having arms b extending from its flange c. A disc j of waxed paper &c. is interposed between the washer g and the mouth of the vessel. When the cap has been placed in position, it is pressed down so as to compress the washer g, and the ends d of the arms bare then turned inwards, as shown, under the external shoulder e on the vessel. In a modification, the arms b are bent to form hooks d, adapted to be sprung into engagement with the shoulder, which may be slightly undercut. The cap is disengaged by turning or springing the ends or hooks d outwards from beneath the shoulder.
Patent GB-190211611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Railway Wagons and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 11,611. Spencer, A. May 21. Brakes.-Relates to hand-applied brakes for railway wagons and other vehicles. The brakes are designed to be operated from either side of the vehicle, and are arranged so that existing brakes operated from one side only can be easily converted into either-side brakes. A long handlever f, Fig. 2, connected to one end of the ordinary brake shaft a, is connected to another shorter hand-lever r pivoted to a bracket u on the other side of the vehicle by a lever m, Fig. 3, which is suspended by a link o from a bracket p at the middle of the vehicle so as to communicate both the vertical and lateral movements of either of the levers f, r to the other. The lever f is provided with a tooth h for engaging a rack j when the brakes are required to be held on, and with a catch v for holding them off. The lever r may also be provided with a similar retaining-catch w. The lever f is connected to the shaft a by a " Morton " clutch comprising projections b<1>, Fig. 2, on the lever and shaft respectively.
Patent GB-190213353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Starch and Materials Containing Starch.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 13,353. Thompson, W. P., [Anderson, A. P.]. June 12. Starch.-Starch, cereals, amylaceous seeds, and kernels are dry heated under pressure to a temperature of 125‹- 300‹ C. for from ten to forty-five minutes. After heating, the pressure is suddenly released, when the starch &c. is rendered porous by expansion. The starch &c. is heated in a sealed glass tube, a metal cylinder with screw cap or a metal vessel E with a hinged lid F held tight by screw clamps e<1>. The starch may be used for paste, size, &c., and the other bodies as food preparations.