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Patent GB-189722800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Apparatus for use in Dental Surgery and other Electro-Surgical Treatments.
Inventor: DOW WILLARD ELBRIDGE
Filed: 1897-10-05
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 22,800. Dow, W. E. Oct. 5. Electric and magnetic appliances.-Electric apparatus for use in dental surgery and other surgical operations, comprising means for administering anµsthetics to the organ under treatment, for cauterizing purposes, for magnetic exploration, &c. In the box A are arranged three cells a<1>, a<2>, a<3> of a dry battery, the terminals of which are connected to the several contacts of a switch C, for throwing one or more of the cells into or out of circuit. The terminals of the switch C are connected with binding-posts E, E', receiving the ends of a double conductor F, F<1>, which may be connected with a sponge M for application to the surface of the body and an electrode N to be applied to the. organ under treatment, for example, a tooth. In order to provide for a gradual regulation of the current, a rheostat B is included in the battery and switch circuit. This consists of an insulating-cylinder, helically wound with a bare resistance coil, and mounted on a screw spindle so as to be capable of longitudinal movement within a conducting-clip b<9> forming one of the terminals. A resistance switch D may be arranged in shunt with the battery circuit for regulating the current in certain cases. Various forms of electrode are described. For introducing anµsthetics into a tooth cavity, the electrode N consists preferably of a bundle of fine wires for carrying an absorbent pellet saturated with the anµsthetic. The shank fits into a handle P composed of one or more conducting-tubes with an insulating-covering. Instead of a bundle of wires, a shank with an expanded end may be employed. For cauterizing purposes, the instrument T consists of a metal tube and a conducting- core embedded in insulating-material, the said tube and core being in electrical connection through a loop of platinum or like material. The metal tube is made in two parts capable of being connected together by a spring button. An electromagnet 0 for exploring portions of the body, particularly the eye, and withdrawing magnetic bodies therefrom, consists of an elongated core terminating in a point and carrying a coil of insulated wire surrounded by a metal protecting-sheath. The ends of the coil are connected one to the sheath and the other to the core, the said sheath and core forming the terminals.
Patent GB-189722952-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BRANDON MONTAGUE
Filed: 1897-10-06
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 22,952. Brandon, M. Oct. 6. Soles.-The edge of the sole is slit as shown, and the part A is turned back. After the upper, insole, and sole have been stitched as shown at S in Fig. 2, the part A is cemented down.
Patent GB-189727698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wall Plugs.
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 27,698. Udall, C., and Royce & Co., F. H. Nov. 25. Screw sockets for walls. The sockets are for screws securing wood casings for telephone wires &c.to walls, and the object is to find the place where the hole must be drilled in the casing &c. to fix it in the required position. A loose plug with a sharp point d is placed in the metal screw socket a after the latter has been driven into the wall, and the casing e is then placed against it in the position required. In modifications, sharp points may be formed on the edge k of the socket, or there may be a sharp projecting flange round the opening l.
Patent GB-189801152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bricks and Tiles for Building Purposes.
Inventor: COLLINS CHARLES HOWARD
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 1152. Collins, C. H. Jan. 15. Bricks and tiles.-Each brick or tile is made with a projecting - rib at its lower edge and one side to protect the mortar joints from the effect of the weather. The ribs may be plain or ornamental, and the bricks or tiles may be used for walls, arches, chimneys, cooking-ranges, fireplaces, lavatories, &c.
Patent GB-189802723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: CRUDGINGTON HENRY
Filed: 1898-02-02
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 2723. Crudgington, H. Feb. 2. Arc lamps.-In a brake lamp, the carbons are hung from a pulley on a brake-wheel a, the upper holder being the heavier. The brake - wheel is partly surrounded by a brake band or chain g, the ends of which are attached to the short arm of an armature lever e, and to a drum i provided with a weighted arm i<2>, the lever and drum being mounted independently on one axle. The armature lever is acted on by a differentially-wound magnet c. When its longer end is raised, by the action of the series coil, its shorter end pulls the brake band, turning the drum i so as to raise the weight i<2>, and turning the brake-wheel so as to strike an arc. During burning, the weight i<2> slowly falls, turning the brake-wheel and feeding the carbons together, until an arm i<3> of the drum engages and raises a screw n on the short arm of the lever e, slackening the brake band and allowing the brake-wheel to rotate. The drum i may be acted on by a spring instead of the weighted arm i<2>.
Patent GB-189809148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fenders and Curbs.
Inventor: WOODALL ISAIAH
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 9148. Woodall, I. April 20. Fenders; fire-dogs.-Fire-iron supports or stands are permanently mounted on the fender or curb F by outer and inner supports A, A', D, or by a pillar J and inner supports K. Several designs are illustrated in the Specification, and of these two are here shown as examples. The different parts may be screwed, riveted, or cast together.
Patent GB-189809394-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Electric Heating and Furnace, for Realizing same.
Inventor: ROUFAUT ALBERT
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 9394. Roufaut, A. April 23. Electric furnaces.- Arc furnaces for heating metal plates and frames, and for other purposes, are arranged so that the heating is effected by radiation from the arcs or the furnace walls. In the latter case, the plates &c. may be shielded from direct radiation from the arc by a bridge formed in the furnace. Fig. 4 shows in section the application of two such furnaces for heating parts to be welded together. A furnace may have several openings to heat several articles simultaneously. Springs may be conveyed through a furnace by a chain travelling between two arcs, with projecting bridges intervening. Products of the arc may be either kept from or brought into contact with the articles heated.
Patent GB-189809838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Buttons.
Inventor: LAMB FRANK ROBERT
Filed: 1898-04-29
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 9838. Lamb, F. R. April 29. Buttons.-The button consists of the head A and base B connected by the neck C. Holes D in the base enable the button to be sewn on to a pair of trousers or other garment.
Patent GB-189815462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminating Buoys and Beacons.
Inventor: WIGHAM JOHN RICHARDSON
Filed: 1898-07-14
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 15,462. Wigham, J. R. July 14. Beacon, buoy, &c. lamps.-Relates to improvements on the lamps and movable wicks described in Specifications No. 18,959, A.D. 1894, and No. 38, A.D. 1898. A series of flat or round wicks passing over rollers arranged close together to form a circular (mitrailleuse) flame is now employed. The descent of the float causes the attached wicks (passing either through the centre or round the circumference of the float) to travel through the wick-tubes and over the rollers with a continuous motion.
Patent GB-189816836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metallic Fabrics, Lattice Work, and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 16,836. Boult, A. J., [Oberlander, E.]. Aug. 3. Metallic fabrics; mats.-Metal bars with one or more approximately-flat sides are twisted and interlaced as shown for example in Fig. 1. Types of sections are shown in Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. The bars do not require riveting where they cross owing to the locking due to the twist. With continuously-twisted bars as shown in Fig. 1, the weft may be inserted in the warp by a screwing action. Bars such as shown in Figs. 2 and 4 may be twisted through 360‹ between two joints. The bars, instead of being twisted continuously, may be twisted first to the right and then to the left, or may be given a sharp twist between the joints and kept flat where the others cross. The fabric formed may be used for scraper mats, baskets, and other purposes.
Patent GB-189824114-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Storing Hydrocarbon and other Liquids.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 24,114. Smith, J. Nov. 15. Liquid levels, regulating and indicating.-Tanks for hydrocarbon and other liquids are constructed so that the liquid is displaced by a heavier liquid,- in ordinary cases, water. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a ship's tank. The main tank a is provided with a vertical tube b, open at the bottom and communicating with the top of the tank through holes e. Water can be admitted to the bottom of the tank through a pipe g in sufficient quantity to raise the oil level in the tube b above a draw-off cock f. This water may be supplied from a circulating-pump through a pipe h regulated by a cock, or a direct communication may be made from the bottom of the tank to the outside of the vessel. With the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, an overflow j with a non-return valve k is provided. The tank may be filled from outside the vessel by a pipe l. The top of the tube b is provided with a glass cover d, and an indicating-arrangement q, worked by a float n, shows the level of the water. In tanks for domestic purposes, the displacing water may be supplied from the house cistern, or from other suitable source.
Patent GB-189825959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Jawed Chucks.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 25,959. Taylor, C., and Taylor, G. B. Dec. 8. Chucks.-A chuck of the class described in Specification No. 19,268, A.D. 1898, has adjustments to allow the grip to be determined. The toggle-bars g, which, in conjunction with a sliding ring i, close the jaw carriers c, bear against adjustable screws h' in the chuck body i<2>. The screws are adjusted so that the toggle-bars occupy radial positions when the work is gripped, and the strength of the grip is determined by a set-screw m which limits the movement of the ring i. The screws h<2> are locked in any suitable way. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the bars are operated by a triangular frame i having a circular bearing l on the chuck body, and partially rotated by a screw i'. The movement of the frame is limited by a screw m, and it is returned by a spring i'. The jaws are interchangeable for various sizes of work, and are covered by a slotted plate which can be oscillated on the inside of the cover-plate. The triangular frame may also be oscillated by a sliding ring similar to the ring i and a bell-crank lever.
Patent GB-189906056-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Pressure Regulator and Stop Valve for Gas Supply.
Inventor: TOBLER ALFRED
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6056. Tobler, A. March 20. Regulators combined with stop valves. A doublebeat valve g, g is connected by its spindle with the mercury-sealed bell d. The bell is weighted at h, and is connected by links k, i with the screw l for closing and opening the stop valve.
Patent GB-189907224-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Let-off Motion for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BEAL REGIS DE
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 7224. Beal, R. de. April 6. Loom let-off motions. -A number of warp beams or bobbins are driven by bevel gearing from the shaft d, which is operated by spur gearing a, r<1>, and pawl and ratchet gearing m, r<2>, from a lever l connected b y a n adjustable slide n and suitable connections with a moving part of the loom. A roller k upon a lever j is held against the yarn on the last beam or bobbin of the series by a spring p. The motion of the lever l is checked b the lever j, so that, as the diameter of the yarn decreases, the amount of oscillation of the lever l increases and the ratchet-wheel is moved a greater number of teeth.
Patent GB-189917145-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Producing Condensed Milk.
Inventor: GUERBER AUGUST
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 17,145. G³rber, A. Aug. 24. Preserving milk.-Condensed milk is made by alternately freezing and thawing skimmed milk in a centrifugal drum, and mixing the concentrated portion so separated with the cream again. The thawing is preferably accomplished by heat supplied from the exterior of the centrifugal machine, and the congealing by cooling from the interior. This milk is used diluted with water. For the use of infants it may be mixed with sugar.
Patent GB-190008134-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means Applicable for use in Conveying Coal and other Materials from Wharves, Trucks or Lighters to Ships.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 8134. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Staniland, F.]. May 2. Elevators.-Relates to a travelling elevator for use on wharves for transferring coal &c. Fig. 2 shows a front elevation. An elevator arm a is pivoted on a shaft a<1>, mounted on a block k adapted to rotate about a central pillar k<1> on a wheeled carriage m. The elevator is rotated about the shaft a<1> by double worm gearing, operated by hand. The block k is also rotated on the carriage m by hand worm gear l<5>, l<4>, l<3>, a pinion l<2> at the bottom of the shaft l<3> engaging with a circular rack l. The elevator is driven from the motor shaft h, by bevel gearing h<1>, h<2>, h<3>, g, and g<1> on a shaft f which drives by gearing d the upper sprocket shaft b. The coal ballast &c. being raised is picked up by the buckets from a receptacle at the bottom of the elevator. The elevator may be carried by a lighter.
Patent GB-190010810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Lighting of Railway Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,810. Smith, A. June 14. Lighting trains &c., systems of.-To allow the lights to be temporarily turned on while the vehicle is passing through a tunnel or the like, the gas cocks F are connected together by a rod R, and are operated when the vehicle enters and leaves the tunnel by the engagement of one of the rollers H, H<1> on the arms of the lever G with a corresponding incline D on the roof of the tunnel C. The lever G is securely held in its extreme positions by a locking wheel L, a shaft M, and a spring N, and, when the lights are required continuously, as at night, the lever G may be so displaced by the lever P that the rollers H, H<1> cease to engage with the respective inclines D. The bye-pass cocks K may be connected to rods or the like, and are controlled by the attendant.
Patent GB-190013095-A (GB)
Title: Storage Battery Electrode.
Inventor: MACRAE RODERICK
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 13,095. MacRae, R., and MacRae, H. C. July 20. Secondary batteries.-Each electrode is built up of a series of slats or plates d, Fig. 3, separated from each other either by narrow spacing-frames or by upturned flanges e on the plates themselves. A pile of these plates is then united together by fusing and soldering on them solid vertical edge pieces h, in which a core of conducting-wires is embedded. The element A thus formed then has a longitudinal groove a cut along its edges, and pieces of a sufficient height for forming an electrode are cut off from it and assembled together, lead-covered wires b being used to fill the spaces formed by adjacent grooves a. When the parts A are in position, they are soldered together as shown at m, Fig. 1, and lead plates B, C are soldered to the top and bottom of the electrode. In a modification, the wires b are omitted except from the exterior elements A, and their adjacent edges are formed as shown in plan in Fig. 5, so that they fit snugly together.
Patent GB-190015233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Extraction of Iodine and other Products from Sea Weed.
Inventor: THESEN JOERGEN
Filed: 1900-08-27
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 15,233. Thesen, J. Jan. 30, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Iodine.-Seaweed is treated at an elevated temperature with dilute sulphuric or other acid. From the solution obtained, iodine may be separated by known chemical methods, such as by oxidation with sodium nitrate and subsequent distillation or lixiviation. The potassium sulphate left in the solution may be afterwards separated by crystallization. The residue of the seaweed forms, when dried, a manure.
Patent GB-190015434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Stoves.
Inventor: JEAVONS WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 15,434. Jeavons, W. R. Aug. 30. Oil stoves.-The oil is supplied from a constantlevel reservoir by a tube A to a valve C containing a threaded plug D, having a central narrow orifice d, and screwing into a seating E. The part h of the plug is reduced in thickness, so that it may be easily bent to level the burner above. The seating E is fixed to a tube F, leading by narrow openings g to an annular trough G, in the centre of which is a lighting-ring wick L, and which supports two concentric perforated walls H, K forming the combustion chamber. The perforations commence just above the top of the lighting-ring. A sheet-metal diaphragm 0, having a central opening o, prevents escape of heat, and allows air to pass to the centre of the burner. The valve stem M of the valve C projects at an angle of about 45‹ as shown, and is surrounded by a sleeve N. When unscrewed from the valve seating, the stem, as it fits the bore of the valve casing, may be used as a plunger pump for raising and forcing oil through the orifice d to clean it out.
Patent GB-190104179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Card Setting Machines.
Inventor: SYKES JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4179. Sykes, J., and Roberts, J. Feb. 27. Cards, wire.-Relates to the spacing-apparatus, the object being to ensure uniformity in the width of the toothed bands or tops and of the blank spaces between them. The take-up roller is driven through a ratchet-wheel 1, which is operated in the ordinary way at each end of the traverse, during the operation of setting the teeth, by a system of tappets which actuates the brackets 9<B> carrying the pawl 9. The face of the ratchetwheel 1 is provided with adjustable bits or projections 4, which, when the setting of the top is completed, engage with the projecting part 8 of the spring lever 5 and cause the latter, by means of its forked end, to move a sleeve 14 carrying a cam piece 14<A> so that the cam is above a rotating tappet 15. The sleeve 14 and cam 14<A> are carried by the pawl brackets 9<B>, so that, so long as the bits 4 are in engagement with the lever 5, the pawl 9 is operated by the tappet 15 and the take-up roller is rotated for forming a space.
Patent GB-190104207-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining Pure Solutions of Casein
Inventor: HATMAKER JAMES ROBINSON
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 4207. Hatmaker, J. R., [Just, J. A.]. Feb. 27. Casein.-A pure solution of casein is produced by first acting upon well-separated skim-milk at about 100‹-120‹ F. with diluted sulphuric acid, draining and washing the precipitate, and re-dissolving it in a solution of bicarbonate of soda or the like. The casein is next re-precipitated from this solution by addition of acetic acid of about 29 per cent. at about 80‹ to 100‹ F., and the precipitate is again thoroughly washed with cold water and re-dissolved in the minimum quantity of sodium-carbonate solution. This solution gives upon drying a pure, white, soluble, and but weakly alkaline casein product. It may be further purified by diluting the solution with water and centrifugalizing it in a cream separator or the like.
Patent GB-190105663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Supply or Delivery of Fluids in Exchange for Coins Inserted therein.
Inventor: STAPLES WALTER
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 5663. Staples, W. March 18. Gas meters ; liquid meters ; actuating-mechanism; delivery mechanism.-In a prepayment gas or other fluid meter, motion is transmitted from a handle H to a ratchet-wheel P on the spindle P<1>, connected to the quantity mechanism, which may be of the kind described in Specification No. 19,780, A.D. 1894, by a projection L<2> on a slide L. This projection is normally held out of action by a spring M carried by a plate J on the spindle F and having shoulders J' and J<2> which, in conjunction with a stop K on the casing C, limit the motion of the handle. Coin action; coin-tipping mechanism; fraud, preventing.-The plate L slides in a coin pocket E, carried by the plate J, and its motion is limited by a stop R engaging a slot L<3>. The projection L<2> is pressed into action when a coin N is inserted in the pocket E through openings in the outer casing B, an inner casing C, and the plate J. The amount of motion given to the wheel P is adjusted by an arc-shaped strip S clamped in its adjusted position by a stem T passing through a slot C', a nut T<2>, and a washer T' having a pointer indicating on a scale, on the casing C, the amount of fluid to be delivered for a coin. The coin is discharged through an opening U, return of the handle before the discharge of the coin being prevented by the end S' of the strip S. Casings.-The inner casing C has a removable end having a flange C' connected to the main part at one side by a bayonet slot and pin, and at the other side by lugs and a set-screw.
Patent GB-190106827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Displaying Advertisements and the like in Connection with Menu Frames, Fire Screens and the like.
Inventor: LEGER GUSTAVE MAXIMILIEN DE SA
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 6827. Saint Leger, G. M. de, and Pilet, H. F. L. April 1. Advertising.-Advertisements and the like are displayed in connection with menu frames, fire screens, and the like. The advertisements &c. are put on hinged flaps l, Fig. 2, or on the inside of the back part of the frame &c., so that, when the frame &c. is held vertical, as shown in Fig. 2, the advertisements &c. on the flaps will be observed through slits k in the front, and, when held horizontal, the flaps falling down, the advertisements &c. on the back will be observed. In modifications, the advertisements &c. are put on slides which move on rollers behind the apertures k, or on weighted half - rollers, or complete rollers, pivoted in the apertures, one or other set of advertisements being displayed according as the frame &c. is placed in a vertical or a horizontal position.
Patent GB-190109365-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Hollow Filters.
Inventor: BAUR EDMUND
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9365. Baur, E. May 6. Filter blocks and the like, forms and construction of.-Porous filter bodies, instead of being made of two large slabs or plates fixed together or of a single moulded slab, are built up to the required shape with relatively-small separately-burnt blocks of filter material, cemented together by Portland cement or the like.