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Patent GB-189809126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Treating Sewage and other Effluent Waters.
Inventor: WATSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 9126. Watson, W. April 20. Moulding sewage sludge.-The sludge obtained in the treatment of trade, domestic, and other foul waters is discharged from a sludge tank E into a press P. The sludge is forced along a pipe B<8>, into the tank E, by compressed air. The tank E has a conical bottom E<2>, and the sludge is forced therefrom by a screw E<4> into the press P situated beneath the tank. A float 0 serves to indicate the level of the sludge in the tank E, and may be arranged to ring a bell O<5> by means of a chain 0' and weight O<4>. The lower part of the tank E is connected by a bent pipe P' and pipe P<3> to the top of the press P ; the pipe P' is fitted with a cock P', and the discharge of sludge may be facilitated by means of compressed air introduced into the pipe P<2>. The press P is built up of superposed sections, Fig. 18, having central openings, water outlets R<6>, and perforated annular chambers R<3>, which may contain filtering-material. The sections are removably secured within a framing supported by trunnions mounted within a travelling carriage, and the pipe P<3>, Fig. 14, can be disconnected from the press so as to allow the latter to be swung into a horizontal position concentric with a perforated hollow plunger. The pressed sludge may be discharged into trucks or receivers fitted with vertical perforated pipes open at the lower ends.
Patent GB-189809958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seat or Saddle Supports for Cycles and other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: GULDEN PAUL RICHARD
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 9958. Gulden, P. R. April 30. Saddle supports for bicycles, tricycles, &c. The support is constructed so that the saddle may move longitudinally or rock from side to side. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of the invention. A tubular casing A, fixed to a stem B, contains a slide E mounted on balls D, and connected by an arm F to a rod H to which the saddle is attached. The arm F passes through a slot G in the casing A, one end of which slot may be closed by a piece L. The rocking or angular movement of the support is limited by the arm F coming into contact with the sides of the slot G and stops or shoulders H<1> on a fixed run A<1> within the casing, and the longitudinal movement is limited by means of rubber cushions J held in position by end caps K. In a modification, the slide is surrounded by the balls, which are supported in the casing A.
Patent GB-189813462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of the Connecting Links for Cuff Links and the like.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-06-16
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,462. Morton, T. June 16. Sleeve-links.-The fetter is made of sheet metal with end pieces 18 and side flaps 19. The end pieces 18 are put through the rings 15 and pressed down, after which the flaps 19 are folded down to secure them. The rings 15 may be solid, and the shanks passed through them before the heads 13 are attached. Otherwise split links 15 may be used which can be passed through the shanks. Fig. 9 shows a double split link 15<a> with an opening 20 through which the shanks can be passed before the ends and flaps of the fetter are bent down. The fetter may be used to directly connect the shanks 14 without the intermediate links 15 or 15<a>.
Patent GB-189820707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors and Forceps for Surgical and other purposes.
Inventor: BLYDE JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-01
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,707. Blyde, J. Oct. 1. Forceps. - T h e halves A, B are pivoted together by means of a pin P on one fitting a hole H in the other, and are kept together, u n l e s s opened too wide, by a hook C on the pierced half.
Patent GB-189820856-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Feeding or Drinking Trough for Pigeons and other Birds.
Inventor: HATELEY ALBERT
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1899-10-04
Abstract: 20,856. Hateley, A., and Bassett, T. [trading as Hateley & Bassett]. Oct. 4. Feeding and drinking appliances for birds.-Relates to a food or water trough for pigeons and o t h e r birds. The trough is placed in a cage formed of the baseplate F, the two rings A, A connected by the bars B, and the removable lid G which prevents dirt from falling into the trough.
Patent GB-189903033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Tin Boxes and the like.
Inventor: SCOTT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 3033. Scott, B. Feb. 10. Fastenings, hasp. The hinged lid of a tin box or the like is fastened by a hasp pivoted at 5 to the lid 2. A hole 10 in the hasp passes over a staple 6, and also over a bolt or catch 7 sliding in the staple. The hasp is secured by lowering the catch 7 as shown.
Patent GB-189903111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Leather.
Inventor: BRUMM MARCUS
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 3111. Brumm, M., Srpek, O., Haass, E., and Kornacher, F. Feb. 11. Tanning; hides and skins, tanned, treating.- In the preparation of sheepskin and "bastard" sheepskin, the skins are superficially tanned in the tanning-pit and, while in the moist condition, are dressed in the usual manner by beating flat, smoothing, bleaching, blackening, dyeing, shagreening. crimpling or crippling, &c., and are then provided with the graining design. The tanning process is then completed, and the leather finished and dried, after which it is again subjected to a brief dressing operation. The completion of the tanning process and the finishing operation may be combined with the dressing of the half-tanned skins by repeating the said process and operation during the dressing on a table or bench by using a suitable tanning - medium, either vegetable or mineral, which is dissolved and spread over the skins on the flesh side, the skins being afterwards suspended or spread out flat for from twelve to twenty-four hours.
Patent GB-189906539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: FROELICH BERNHARD
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 6539. Fr÷hlich, B. March 27. Steam-generator furnaces; smoke-consuming.- Relates to furnaces with inclined grates and arched roofs, and consists of means for admitting air for smoke-consuming purposes simultaneously at two points above the fuel, viz., at b andf, the air being first heated by passing through passages in the walls. The air for admission at f is taken from the ashpit at c, where a door is fitted as shown to cut off the supply when desired. A horizontal grate is provided at h.
Patent GB-189914841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Flue Tubes of Steam Generators, Feed Water Heaters, Economizers, and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: MACKAY JOHN RUSSELL
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 14,841. Mackay, J. R. July 18. Baffles.-Relates to tube liners or baffles for steam generators, feedwater-heaters, and the like, consisting of one or more bent plates. As shown in Fig. 1, the baffle consists of a single plate bent into U or V form. The sides may be pressed together to permit of easy insertion into the tube. Fig. 3 shows a modification constructed of two U-shaped plates, the plane of contact between the two being preferably inclined to the axis of the tube. Fig. 5 shows a " Serve " tube with a liner composed of two doubly-bent plates, and Fig. 6 shows an arrangement in which radial ribs, formed by bending the plates of the liner, take the place of the ribs of the " Serve " tube. In all the modifications, some of the divisions formed by the liner may be closed at one end and others at the other end, the plates being perforated to allow the passage of the gases.
Patent GB-189915830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trouser-stretchers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 15,830. Boult, A. J., [Walter, A. B.]. Aug. 2. Trouser stretchers; suspenders for articles of dress. - Consists of a combined appliance for hanging-up and stretching trousers, and it may have attached to it a yoke o, Fig. 1, for holding a coat or the like. The suspension is effected by an ordinary spring clip l, which grips the two legs g of the trousers at the lower ends of the inner seams. The stretching is effected by arms f, which are inserted in the trouser legs g. The horizontal members d of the arms f slide on an arm c in a casing b, and are connected to springs which act to force them outwards. The arms d terminate in projecting pieces d<1>, which are guided in slots in the casing b and are held, as shown in Fig. 1, in an inoperative position by the hooked ends of a swivelling piece i, on releasing which the pieces f are forced outwards.
Patent GB-189925594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Process of Galvanically Inlaying Metal on Materials.
Inventor: EPPLER FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-12-27
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 25,594. Eppler, F. Dec. 27. Metalwork, ornamental.-Metals are inlaid in marble, syenite, granite, or other materials by electrodeposition, and afterwards filed or otherwise surfaced, and chased or engraved. For this purpose, recesses c are made in the material by etching , with acids, engraving, or preferably sand blast,' and may be undercut, or inclined holes may be made below the recesses, to receive deposited metal or metal pins b, Fig. 4, which may be of brass or copper when silver, gold, or platinum is to be deposited. Continuous metal wires d, Fig 15, of any section, may be threaded through the holes, or laid in the recesses. Wide recesses may have pieces of wire gauze forced into them. The wires may be allowed to appear on the surface of the deposited metal, as at e, Fig. 16. The surfaces of the recesses are rendered conductive by chemical silvering, or by rubbing with aluminium, zinc, tin, or other soft metal. Pieces of mother-of-pearl or enamels may be set in the deposited metal.
Patent GB-190003373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Locks or Latches.
Inventor: FERGUSSON ALAN ROBB
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 3373. Fergusson, A. R. Feb. 20. Latches; knobs; locks, key; keys.-A door bolt 2 operated by the knob spindle is enclosed in a casing 1 recessed in the door. and a coiled spring 6 is attached round a pin 3 to the bolt and to a shoulder 4 of the casing. The bolt can be blocked by a piece 55 which is forced against the pressure of a spring 56 by turning an arbor 58, a projection on which moves in a spiral slot 61 on a sleeve 60 of an escutcheon 59. Shoulders 7 of the bolt are engaged by lugs 8 on a sleeve 9 which receives an angular spindle 10. A rod 11 is mounted in this spindle, and is provided at one end with a perforated disc 12 of the same size as the head 13 of the spindle, and through a hole in this disc a pin 14 passes to allow of its longitudinal motion but to prevent rotary motion independent of the spindle. A knob shank 17 mounted in an escutcheon 18 is screwed on a sleeve 16 on the spindle. This shank is within a knob a, and comprises an open frame 24 with sides 25, 26, 27 and an end section 28 having a slot or keyhole 29. To lock this knob so that the bolt 2 can be operated, a pin 34 must be engaged in one of the holes in the disc 12. This pin 34 is secured to a slide 30, and is normally pressed inwards by a spring 35. A shutter 37 is located in grooves 36 in the sides 25, 26, and a roller 40 on this shutter is pressed against the section 27 by a spring 39, which also bears against a tumbler 41. The shutter engages in recesses 33 in the slide 30, which is provided with arms 31 and lugs 32, and moves in slots in the sides 25, 26. The tumbler 41 comprises two sides with cam edges 45 for engagement with the slide 30, and a recess 43 for a block 44 on the edge of which are projections 46, preferably .letters or numerals, adapted to mesh with cut-out portions 48 of a key 47. The block can be reversed to change the combination, and the whole is mounted on an arbor in the sides 25, 26. The end of the key abuts against a projection 49 on the tumbler, and as the tumbler rotates the key displaces the shutter and releases the slide, which is moved by the cams 45, and the pin 34 is engaged with the disc 12. A keyhole guide b is screwed on the end of the knob shank, and the hollow knob a is provided with a recess c for a blind key d, which is held by a screw e to lock the knob and shank together. The inside door knob 21 is provided with a button 50 mounted in a flanged sleeve 51 in the end of the knob, and, when the button is pushed inwards and turned, the rod 11 is moved against the pressure of a spring until the disc 12 engages the pin 34. A projection 52 on the button rests in one or other of two shoulders cut out of the sleeve 51. The shank 20 of the knob 21 is disposed in an escutcheon 23, and is screwed on the end of the spindle and secured by a screw 22, the end of which engages in one of grooves 19 in the spindle.
Patent GB-190006442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Roller Printing Machines.
Inventor: HADFIELD WILLIE
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 6442. Hadfield, W. April 6 Printing fabrics. -Superfluous colour is removed from the edges of blankets, used in roller machines for printing upon calico and other fabrics, by means of a doctor or scraper f which is mounted in a bracket g, pivoted at g<1> to the machine framing. The doctor is adjustable by means of a screw g<2>. The colour flows into a trough h provided with discharge spouts h<1>. The blanket c passes over a bar, stretcher, or roller e, above which there may be a roller e<1> provided with screws for regulating the tension of the blanket.
Patent GB-190009069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Propulsion of Boats, Yachts and the like.
Inventor: VILLAR JOHN GASPARD
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 9069. Villar, J. G. May 16. Propelling and steering by reaction of explosives.-Relates to means for propelling and steering boats, yachts, &c. by water jets expelled from tubes by means of explosive mixtures, with or without the intervention of pistons. Preferably two sets of apparatus are employed, placed side by side, so that the vessel can be steered. Fig. 3 shows an end elevation, and Fig. 4 a sectional side elevation, of one form of apparatus. The explosion cylinder b has at its lower end a hinged valve j mounted on a spindle carrying two weighted levers. When a charge is ignited, this valve is opened, and the gases escape into a pipe e, and thence into one of the pipes c, d, under the control of a valve f, which is operated by the steersman to control the direction of motion of the vessel. The water in the pipe c or d is thus expelled, and the gases escape. When the pressure in the cylinder has fallen below that of the atmosphere, the weighted valve closes, and air is admitted by the valve g to form an explosive mixture with the new charge. When the valve opens, the lever k lifts the rod l<1>, and pushes inwards the piston of the pump h to force a charge of oil into the cylinder. When the valve closes again, the piston is moved outwards by a spring. The charge is fired electrically by a spark produced between the wires p<1>, p<2> by a secondary coil and a battery. The circuit is normally broken, but can be completed by a switch q, which is operated to fire a charge by a tappet n<4> on the piston-rod of an air-cataract cylinder m. When the valve j opens, a lever o pushes up the piston n, air being admitted below it by a valve. The piston slowly falls under the control of an adjustable air outlet m<3>. To start the machinery, the plug p is removed, and the flame of a small lamp introduced to vaporize the charge.
Patent GB-190010108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Bloom and Slab Shearing Machines.
Inventor: CROW JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 10,108. Crow, J. June 1. Shearing.-A hot bloom or slab shearing machine has its base A formed by a single casting on which are secured side cheeks B provided with blocks C into which are recessed and secured blocks C' to guide the movable blade D. The fixed blade F is secured to a bolster E resting on a girder A<1> forned in or secured to the base. The arrangement of the blocks C, C<1> and bolster E may be applied to existing machines with the base and side cheek formed in two castings.
Patent GB-190010508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Desk Pads or Diaries
Inventor: TRUSCOTT GEORGE WYATT
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 10,508. Truscott, G. W., and Truscott, H. D., [trading as Partridge & Cooper]. June 8. Calendars.-A pad, diary, or calendar comprises a series of sheets composed of trips a, which are detachable by means of lines of perforations. The dates of the days of the weeks are printed upon the strips, and read upwards, as shown in Fig. 1. The sheets are arranged alternately in different colours, or with different markings. In a modified form, the sheets are detachably connected to a lateral pad, upon which the names of the days of the week are printed.
Patent GB-190016104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Utilizing for the Preparation of Fuel Blocks or Briquettes the Sludge and Scum Produced During the Treatment of Sewage by Biological or Bacterial Purifying Processes.
Inventor: WHITTAKER CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 16,104. Whittaker, C. J. Sept. 11. Sewage sludge, treating.-The sludge and scum obtained during the treatment of sewage by bacterial processes are dried, mixed with small coal, coal dust, or the like, and moulded into blocks for use as fuel.
Patent GB-190017892-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Internal System of Heating Bakers' Ovens.
Inventor: RICHARDSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,892. Richardson, W. Oct. 9. Ovens.-Bakers' ovens a of the internally-heated brick or sheet-iron type are arranged with a rectangular firebrick furnace b, conveniently placed below the level of the oven hearth, and having solid walls and an inclined bottom essentially solid, and with or without an adjustable sliding front grate g. Air is supplied through inlets d provided with dampers and connected with serpentine superheating-tubes c set in the brickwork and terminating in vertical tubes c<1> leading to the furnace hearth. A door e allows for cleaning out and lighting up the furnace.
Patent GB-190020589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Ladies' and Children's Divided Skirts or Knickerbockers and Combination Garments
Inventor: THRAVES JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1900-11-15
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 20,589. Thraves, J. H. Nov. 15. Combination under-garments; dresses; knickerbockers.-Relates to ladies' and children's divided skirts or knickerbockers and to combination under-garments, and consists in cutting and making the back piece B in one piece only, instead of as heretofore in two pieces joined together down the centre.
Patent GB-190022593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to "Bosh Plates" employed for Cooling the Walls of Furnaces.
Inventor: REESE ARNOLD KARTHAUS
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 22,593. Reese, A. K., and Smeeth, E. Dec. 11. Blast furnaces.-Relates to bosh-plates which are employed for cooling the walls of blast furnaces. The hollow bosh-plates 2 are comparatively long and wide and removably fitted within boxes or holders 8, provided with ribs 11, which are firmly embedded in the masonry 1. The joints between the plates and boxes are packed with asbestos or other suitable material 10. Baffle-plates 3 are provided within the bosh-plates, and form zig-zag passages through which water flows from an inlet 6 to a discharging-pipe fitted to the back wall 4 of each bosh-plate. Perforated lugs 7 on the walls 4 serve as handles for facilitating the removal of the plates.
Patent GB-190100207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Canning Food.
Inventor: LEES GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 207. Lees, G. Jan. 3. Preserving food.--Relates to means for exhausting air from cans containing food, and for subsequently closing the cans. The cans k, Fig. 1, are placed with their lids loosely covering them in recesses 22 in a series of trays h having handles 20 and fitted with lugs 21 to enable them to slide on bars 17, forming part of a wheeled carriage adapted to run on rails 5 secured to the base of a cylinder a, closed at one end a<1>, and provided at the other end with a door a<2> adapted to be secured against a flange 1 having a rubber gasket 4 on the cylinder, by pivoted bolts and nuts 2 and slots 3 as shown. The cylinder is fitted with an air exhaust pipe 6, a steam supply pipe 7, fluid inlet and exhaust pipes 9, 8, and a manometer 11, the pipes being formed with suitable valves. The carriage comprises a base consisting of U -shaped bars b, united by crossbars c and provided with X-brackets to support the wheels 14, and with blocks d, d<1> which serve as sockets for screws f, f<1>, f<2> arranged vertically between the base and an upper plate g, and provided with internally screw-threaded blocks 16 to which the bars 17 are secured. A shaft i arranged above the carriage is connected by bevel gearing with the screws f, f<1>, f<2>, and is adapted to engage in a socket i' arranged in a stuffing-box 12 and provided with a hand-wheel i<1>. The other end of the shaft i is supported in a socket 28 on the door a<2>. The carriage is held against the upturned ends of the rails 5 by a piston 30 on the door a<2> entering a cylinder 29 on the carriage and acting as an air cushion. The bars -17 are supported at the ends by vertical screws 15 provided with nuts which limit the upward movement. After the trays h are filled and placed in position, the carriage is run into the cylinder, and the door is closed. The cans may now be cooked by steam or treated with a pickling or other preservative fluid, the air &c. in the cylinder being then exhausted, and the cans compressed together, so as to close the lids, by means of the hand-wheel i<1>. On restoring the air pressure, the cans become finally sealed, the screw pressure on the lids being then removed. Fig. 5 shows a modified form. The shelves g, h are carried by vertical bars 41, 42, provided with adjustable pressure brackets 43, 44, and removably suspended from the couplings 46. The screw rods 49 pass through stuffing-boxes 50, and terminate in balls which fit sockets in couplings 46.
Patent GB-190105676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: JUDGE JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 5676. Judge, J. H. March 18. Suspension or tension wheels; hubs; spokes.- Relates to the tension wheel shown inside elevation in Fig. 1, and enlarged detailed section on the line 5 ... 5 in Fig. 5. At each end of the hub A is secured a bar a, the ends of which are connected by four tubes B, B<1>, B', B<3> fixed in position by jamb nuts b, b<1>. In each tube is journalled a rod C having squared ends c adapted to receive the pairs of bent bars D, D<1>, D<2>, D<3>. The ends of each pair of bars are connected by rods E, through which pass the nipples F screwed on to the inner ends of the spokes G. The outer beaded ends are connected to clips J, which pass round and are secured to the rim H. The spokes connect one side of the rim with the opposite side of the hub.
Patent GB-190110184-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder or Clamp for Needleworking and other purposes.
Inventor: GROVES ERNEST
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 10,184. Groves, E. May 16. Sewing, work-holders for.-Consists of a device standing on or clamped to a table and adapted to hold material for sewing or other purposes. The material to be held is introduced between the bed a and a jaw b swinging on a pin c and of such a length that it is retained in a slightly-inclined position by contact with the bed. The grip on the material is tightened by pulling it in the direction in which the jaw b tends to move by its own weight. The base a is preferably convex.