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Patent GB-189812254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Smokeless Firing for Boiler Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: GOEOEZ JOSEF
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 12,254. G÷÷z, J. May 31. Steam-generator &c. furnaces; smoke-consuming; stoking ; alarms.-Relates, firstly, to hydraulic apparatus for closing the chimney damper of a steamboiler or other furnace with a periodic fuel supply and also for closing a valve controlling the supply of air to the bridge for smokeconsuming purposes, after a certain definite time has elapsed. The apparatus is set in action by the fireman after the fire has been fed with fuel. An automatic alarm is sounded when the damper and valve have been closed. Arrangements of the bridge and flue baffles are described, and also means for supplying air for smoke-consuming purposes to restricted flue passages in a water-tube boiler furnace with a continuous fuel supply and an inclined grate. Figs. 1 and 2 show the hydraulic apparatus. Water is supplied through a pipe f to a cylinder a. When an escape valve in the base of the cylinder is closed by the handle a<1>, water rises in the cylinder and in a branch g, raising floats therein, and so by means of cord connections closing the damper and the valve k controlling the supply of air to the bridge. When the water reaches the top of the cylinder a, it overflows through the pipe p and actuates a turbine-wheel in a casing q which operates an alarm bell. The air-supply passage in the bridge is covered by a grating z, behind which is a raised portion of the bridge. Behind the bridge is a depending baffle u. In the continuously-fed furnace shown in Fig. 7, to which the hydraulic apparatus is not applicable, heated air is supplied through passages B in the side walls to a chamber w in the rear wall, and thence through a grating z to a restricted passage formed by the crown C and the projecting arch E.
Patent GB-189812599-A (GB)
Title: Improved Artificial Whale-bone.
Inventor: HUNKEMOELLER WILHELM ANTON CAS
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 12,599. Hunkem÷ller, W. A. C. June 4. Whalebone, artificial.-Bones of animals or large fish, after removal of marrow, are treated with dilute hydrochloric acid, to remove calcareous matter, and are then washed. The treated bones, or sinews or other parts of animals, are soaked in solution of chrome alum or other metallic salt, or formaldehyde, tannin, or other tanning-material. They are then dried, compressed to the thickness desired, in heated presses, and cut into strips.
Patent GB-189813163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flush Starting Devices for Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: PARKINSON EDGAR HARRISON
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,163. Parkinson, E. H. June 13. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 18,121, A.D. 1895. The air pipe C from the siphon dips into a mercury cup A fixed in the top of a vessel A<3> which floats in mercury in the vessel B. Splashing is prevented by a cap F<2> and depending tubes and flanges E, F. When the cup A is depressed by pressure on the button G, or in any other way, the end of the pipe C is uncovered, the air escapes, and the flush is started. In a modification, the pipe is not uncovered until the button has been depressed and then released. The siphon is preferably made up of a stand-pipe and concentric tube, with a bell similarly made up of two concentric tubes or cylinders.
Patent GB-189814948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GELLATLY JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-07
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 14,948. Gellatly, J. July 7. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 287, A.D. 1898. Wheels of this type are provided with a rim A having a convex bearing-surface covered with a rubber, leather, or other band B.
Patent GB-189815492-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Dental Engine, Operating Table, and Grinding Apparatus.
Inventor: GROTH JOHANNES MARTIN CARL
Filed: 1898-07-14
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 15,492. Groth, J. M. C. July 14. Tables, dental. Relates to a combined dental engine, operating- table, and grinding-apparatus. The frame of the engine is composed of three parts 1, 2, and 3, screwed together. The operating-table m is secured between the parts 1 and 2, while the grinding-apparatus u is mounted in the part 1.
Patent GB-189816826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wire Mattresses.
Inventor: NUNAN JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 16,826. Nunan, J. F. Aug. 3. Mattresses; bedsteads.-The ends of the wire fabric A are inserted into slotted tubes B, and molten metal poured in. The tubes B rest on blocks D cast with, or secured by bolts G to, the side angle-irons. The side angle-irons E may be bent downwards as shown in Fig. 2. The bolts G may be inserted into holes further apart to stretch the fabric, or the block F Fig. 3, may be traversed by a screw and nut arrangement. The tubes B may be cambered to help to resist the strain. The edges of the fabric may be connected to the side angle-irons by bolts engaging inside a wire threaded down the outside coils.
Patent GB-189818477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Dyestuffs of the Phthaleine Series.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 18,477. Imray, O., [Basle Chemical Works]. Aug. 29. Dyes, artificial.-Dyes of the phthalein series, which dye yellowish-red shades not alterable by alkalies and yield with zinc oxide yellowish-red lakes not alterable by steaming, are produced by condensing the ethyl or other alkyl ether of a dialkyl rhodol (formed by condensation of a dialkylamido-oxybenzoyl-benzoic acid with resorcinol) with one, two, or three molecular proportions of formic aldehyde, in presence of sulphuric acid, the most decided yellowish shade resulting from two molecular proportions of formaldehyde. The mixture is poured upon ice, and the sulphate of the product of condensation is precipitated from the solution by common salt as a resinous paste which does not crystallize. The alcoholic solution shows no fluorescence.
Patent GB-189822407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: DIECKMANN DIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 22,407. Dieckmann, D., and M³ndheim, H. Oct. 25. Flexible-chamber type.-The flexible tube c is secured to the base-plate between flanges a<1>. The revoluble plate e, provided with a heavy rim f and handle f<1>, carries compressing-rollers g, in brackets hinged at g<3> and capable of being locked to the plate by nuts g<4>. In cross-section the tube c is an isosceles triangle with a curved base, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189822441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Iron and other Ores in Blast-furnaces and the like.
Inventor: PUGH LEON HENRY FRANCOIS
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,441. Pugh, L. H. F. Oct. 25. Blast furnaces; blast for blast furnaces and the like.-Blast and like furnaces for smelting iron and other ores are provided with apparatus for supplying blast mixed with hydrocarbons or any gas or liquid of a reducing character. Fig. 1 is a sectional view of a suitable form of apparatus, showing the course of the blast from the hot-blast stove C to the blast furnace A. The blast main B, provided with a valve-box E' and valve e', communicates with a chamber D, in which the blast is mixed with hydrocarbons &c. introduced by means of injectors, nozzles, or hydrocarbon burners G situated opposite apertures formed in plates g<1> serving to close the inlet passages g. The mixed air and gases pass along a main d<2>, provided with a valve-box E<2> and valve e', into a receiver E<3>, which communicates with the air belt F, whence the blast passes to the tuyÞres H. Two chambers D, one in connection with either stove, may be employed. The injectors or burners may be placed at X, X in the hot-blast stoves, or at Y, immediately behind the tuyÞres H.
Patent GB-189825998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Toys.
Inventor: LUETTICKE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 25,998. L³tticke, G. F. Dec. 9. Mechanical toys.-Relates to means for transferring, in pin-jointed toy figures punched from flat metal, motion from one part or limb to another. The Figure shows in full and dotted lines two positions of a see-saw toy. The flat L-shaped plate B, pivoted to the support A at a, carries at its free end by the pivot b the body of the figure. Within a slot e in this plate works the upturned end or pin c' of a connecting-rod D, the outer end of which is pivoted to the support A at c. The upper arm of the plate B carries in a slot f the pin h of the pivoted head and arm-piece H, H<1>. In addition, a rod F connects the rocking fore-arm I to the portion H<1>; on an oscillation of the plate B by a motor or otherwise the figure takes up the positions shown. Instead of upturned ends on the connecting-rod, punched-out holes in the rod may engage pins raised out of the parts to be connected.
Patent GB-189826431-A (GB)
Title: Improved Box, Tray, or Receptacle for Holding Soap.
Inventor: MCQUEEN ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 26,431. McQueen, A. W. Dec. 14. Soap dishes.-A box or tray is made in a single piece, preferably of metal, pressed or otherwise formed into a rectangular, oval, or other shape, and adapted to bang on a wall or to rest on feet. Its bottom has raised ledges b and perforations e alternately. The sides and the cover, if one is nsed, are also perforated. Notches E are made in the sides to facilitate removal of the soap,
Patent GB-189826917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Binocular Telescopes or the like.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 26,917. Haddan, R., [Rabasa, V. G., and Galatayud, V.]. Dec. 20. Telescopes &c.-The tubes of binoculars are made in disconnectable sections secured by screws at A, A, A', A<1>, and the eye-pieces B, B' are independently adjustable for focus by set-screws C, C'. Tne tubas may be adjusted apart to suit the distance between the eyes, for example by fixing one to a plate D and moving the other by rack and pinion mechanism E, E', H, H<1> operated by the button F.
Patent GB-189909625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Glazed or Fire Clay Bricks, Tiles, and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9625. Robinson, B. May 8. Bricks and tiles. -Glazed or fireclay bricks and tiles are made hollow, and with strengthening - ribs A of a suitable section for burning evenly witho u t twisting or warping.
Patent GB-189913575-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wardrobe Hook.
Inventor: JANSEN PETER
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 13,575. Jansen, P. June 30. Locks, key.-Relates to a wardrobe hook which can be locked after the clothes have been placed thereon. The hook d, having a recess e, projects from a hollow shaft b fixed to a wall or base-plate a. Sliding in the shaft b is a bolt c, the forward end of which is shaped to fit the recess e. In a slot on the underside of the bolt c is fixed a toothed spring k, which has a projection i which snaps into a hole g in the shaft b. On the underside of the shaft b is a slot surrounded by a casing p. On inserting a key having a number of bits corresponding to the holes g and turning it in one direction or the other, the spring k is first lifted, till the projection i is free, and then the bolt is moved in one direction or the other. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the teeth are made on the bolt itself, instead of on the spring k, and the bolt is closed by the action of a spring r.
Patent GB-189917150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fat Testing Instruments for Milk and Milk Products.
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 17,150. Webster, W. T., and Dairy Outfit Co. Aug. 24. Milk testers, centrifugal. Relates to the tubes in which milk is tested by centrifugal action. The marks A, B, C are for indicating the quantity of chemicals and milk to be charged in through the mouth G, the end F being held downwards. When the tube is charged the stopper H is inserted, and the tube is shaken and then placed in the centrifugal apparatus. After the test, the tube is held with the end F upwards, and the lower end of the fat column brought to the line E by moving the stopper. For the milk to be up to the standard, the fat column should then reach at least to the mark D.
Patent GB-189923841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Catching Insects especially Winged Insects.
Inventor: HAHN FELIX
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,841. Hahn, F. Nov. 29. Contents, withdrawing.- Relates to traps having a surface coated with sticky material for catching flies and the like. Fig. 3 shows, in section, a trap having a strip of coated material a packed within it. The coated material is formed of open - meshed fabric to prevent the sticky composition from flowing easily down the strip a when drawn out, The receptacle b is boat-shaped, and closed by a cover e having a second cover h, inserted in it to facilitate the insertion of the strip a. The cover h has an opening f through which the strip is passed. Spring bars g secured to the cover serve to guide and hold the strip a, which is provided at its lower end with a bar c, to prevent it from being withdrawn entirely from the receptacle. An additional cover may be hinged over the opening f, to prevent the sticky composition from running out of the receptacle b during transport.
Patent GB-189924729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Trimming Oil Cakes.
Inventor: FRENCH ALFRED WILLARD
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,729. French, A. W. Dec. 12. Moulding food for animals.- Relates to a machine for trimming-off the soft edges of oilcake by means of cutters which follow automatically the outline of the hard part of the cake. The cake is first fed between primary cutters 3, 3, to trim the ends, and then between secondary cutters 4, 4, to trim the sides. The spindles of the cutters 3, 3, are each mounted on a swinging frame and are driven by crossed belts 9, 9 from pulleys 10, 10 on the shaft 11 driven by bevel gearing from the main driving shaft 14. The frames carrying the cutters 3, 3, are pressed towards each other by springs, the movement being limited by suitable adjustable stops. The cake is fed to the cutters 3, 3, by a reciprocating feed board 22, on the underside of which is a cam, which operates a pair of toggle levers connected to the swinging frames in such a way as to move the cutters 3, 3 to give a cut of a predetermined shape to the ends of the cake. The cake is pushed from the board 22 by the operator upon a feed belt or chain 30 with conveyer wings 31. The chain 30 is driven by suitable gearing from a pulley 35. The cakes are guided by spring arms 80, 80 centrally between the secondary cutters 4, 4. The cutters 4, 4 are mounted on swing frames connected together by a spring, which causes the cutters to follow the outline of the hard part of the cake. Suitable stops limit the movement of the cutter frames. The trimmed cakes are delivered upon a platform 52 supported on a hydraulic piston. An arm 63 rests on the top cake and is connected to another arm 64, which operates a cock, to cause the table to be automatically lowered as each cake passes to the pile on the platform 52. When the pile on the platform is complete and the platform 52 is in its lowered position, a pusher rod operated by a band on a drum removes the pile off the platform 52 to a truck or other receiver. The pusher-rod mechanism is started by a clutch operated by the attendant.
Patent GB-190001402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Admission of Size or Paste into Ball Sizing and Similar Machines.
Inventor: SMITH JAMES SUTCLIFFE
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 1402. Smith, J. S. Jan. 23. Yarns, sizing &c.-For regulating the flow of size or paste from the supply vats or taps to ball sizing and like machines, a box or casing 1, fixed to the flanged pipe 2 or to the tap, encloses a rotating or oscillating plug 3, covered with spirallyarranged bristles 7 or with scrapers, and is provided with openings 8 and slides 9. The plug 3 is provided with a spindle 4, which is operated by any suitable gearing.
Patent GB-190004975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographers' Dark Room Lanterns.
Inventor: BRANSON FREDERICK WOODWARD
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 4975. Branson, F. W. March 16. Lamps, actinic and dark-room. -Relates to a lantern for dark-rooms, with a three-way cock by which an outside gas jet can be turned up for lighting the dark-room when no sensitive surfaces are exposed. The cock is shown in section in Fig. 2, the gas-supply pipe being connected to the nozzle e, the burner inside the lantern to the nozzle f, and the burner outside the lantern to the nozzle i. Bye-passes p and m, regulated by screws rand q, keep the two burners alight when the main gas supply is turned off. The groove u in the plug b connects the nozzle e to the nozzle f or to the nozzle i, or cuts off both the nozzles f and i (as shown in Fig. 2) when the plug is turned into the required position. The chimney of the lantern is shown in section in Fig. 3. The funnel 4, placed over the gas flame, catches most of the hot air from the gas flame inside the lantern, cool air from the lantern passing up through the annular space between the funnel 4 and an external tube w. A deflecting-cone 2 is supported above the central tube, and a double conical extension x of the outer tube surrounds its upper end.
Patent GB-190007070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telephones.
Inventor: KNEALE JAMES COOLE
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7070. Kneale, J. C., and Hartley, H. April 17. Telephones. - A telephone receiver is combined with a microphone by forming the iron case A with a central cylindrical projection A' acting on its hollow side as a cavity for the carbon granules, and otherwise as the core for the coils H, J. The microphone is closed by a damping- ring D and carbon disc K, bearing against the diaphragm C. A buffer F is also employed in the bottom of the tube A'. The coils H, J act as the secondary and primary in an induction coil ; the secondary also forms the receiver coil. The microphone is provided with a curved mouthpiece L, and the apparatus is adapted to rest on a stand provided with the ordinary switching - contact. The Provisional Specification also refers to the microphone being separated from the receiver.
Patent GB-190007415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjusting or Set Screws.
Inventor: GUTEKUNST ROBERT
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 7415. Gutekunst, R. April 21. Set-screws.-The threads are made finer than usual, and the socket f for the key has flattened corners b, so that a larger and more powerful key may be used. To facilitate the insertion of the key, an enlarged annular recess may be formed at e. The opening f may extend right through the set-screw.
Patent GB-190009379-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sample or Pocket Case
Inventor: WARRICK FREDERIC WALMSLEY
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9379. Warrick, F. W. May 22. Book-shaped cases for samples of boxes s are fitted with tongues T, which engage in recesses in the boxes, e.g., in the recess between the drawer and shell, when drawer- and-shell boxes are enclosed.
Patent GB-190011116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerator Cars for Railways.
Inventor: SCHMIDT MAX EBERHARDT
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,116. Schmidt, M. E., and Ryan, T. J. June 19. Refrigerator cars. -Ammoniacal o r other liquors compressed in the pump x are forced through two sets of water - cooled coils in the vessel i, and thence through the receiversp, pipe q, and a regulating- valve to the expanding coils s, and back to the compressor. The water for cooling is stored in the tank d, trickles over the plates c, is exposed to the air currents that enter through the louvres e, f, and passes to the tank g, from which it is pumped through the vessel and delivered again to the tank d, which has air inlets 16, 17. A number of pipes are fitted in the vessel i, and air entering through 'a double-mouthed funnel w, according to the direction of travel of the car, is forced through them, and escapes beneath the cowl v. A dynamo driven from one of the axles supplies current to an electromotor 12, and to the storage battery 24, so that the pumps which are geared to the motor can be worked when the car is at rest.
Patent GB-190013111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kettles, Mullers and the like for Heating or Boiling Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: NUTTALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 13,111. Nuttall, W. July 20. Kettles; s a u c e p a n s.- The bottom of a kettle, muller, or the like, for heating or boiling water or other liquids, is formed with a heating cavity or recess, the walls of which project upwards into the body of the utensil, so as to be surrounded by the liquid therein. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cavity c is of annular shape, and may be formed by soldering together suitable rings and plates a, b, d, j, k. In another form, the bottom is formed with a central conical recess, and with a surrounding annular recess which is also conical in vertical section. Another form has a domeshaped recess stamped in the bottom while another has a recess which is cross-shaped in horizontal section.
Patent GB-190015426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves for Cocks or Taps.
Inventor: GARDNER ALFRED
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1901-10-30
Abstract: 15,426. Gardner, A. Aug. 30. Lift valves.-The valve proper c has wings c<1> which slide in vertical grooves d in the casing, and prevent the valve from rotating and grinding on its seat. The valve is connected to its spindle i by pins j engaging with grooves in the spindle and valve. The top of the spindle is fitted with a grooved sleeve l, on which the handle k can rotate, and to which it can be secured by a stud n turned by a detachable key. The wings for preventing rotation of the valve may be formed inside the casing.
Patent GB-190100871-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Boot & Legging
Inventor: COOPER JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-14
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 871. Cooper, J., and Cooper, H. Jan. 14. Leggings.-A legging made in any desired style is cut with an extension b<1> which is skived off below the dotted line b<3> and sewn to the counter of a boot before the latter is lasted. The boot is made in any ordinary style and provided with any preferred fastenings. As shown in Fig. 3, the legging may be cut with an extension b<2> after the fashion of a gaiter.
Patent GB-190103604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Distributing Apparatus.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 3604. Marks, G. C., [Low, A. A.]. Feb. 19. Type, distributing.-Relates to distributing-apparatus of the class described in Specifications No. 3103, A.D. 1878, and No. 3477, A.D. 1881, and consists of an improvement in the arrangement described in Specification No. 9915, A.D. 1900. Fig. 1 shows a section through a galley channel A from which the types are forwarded singly by the pusher P on to the pivoted lifters L, by which they are transferred into the individual channels I above the retaining-latches i. Each lifter is formed with two type-supporting surfaces l, l<1>, inclined one to the other. When the lifter is in normal position, as shown in Fig. 1, the surface l is.in line with the floor a of the channel A ; and, when the lifter is raised, by the lifting-ring R, the surface l<1> lifts the type squarely on to the latches of the channels I, which are arranged vertically as shown. Notches l<3> are cut in the sides of the lifter, to enable it to clear the latches i. Side guides l<2> for the types are formed on the lifter. Fig. 4 shows a plan view of a lifter.