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Patent GB-189818127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alloys of Titanium and Processes for Producing same.
Inventor: ROSSI AUGUSTE JACQUES
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 18,127. Rossi, A. J., MacNaughton, J., and Edmonds, W. D. Aug. 23. Alloys containing iron and not less than 5 per cent. of titanium may be obtained by reducing, at a high temperature, a mixture of titanium ores, titaniferous iron ores, or titaniferous slag, with charcoal and pig-iron. The slag may be that obtained in smelting titaniferous ores in the blast furnace by the process described in Specification No. 21,761, A.D. 1892, [Abridgment Class Iron &c.]. The reduction of the mixture, to obtain a titanium alloy, may be effected by means of an electric furnace packed with charcoal E, and adapted to heat a crucible A containing the charge.
Patent GB-189821637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collar, Tie, or like Fasteners.
Inventor: EDWARDS THOMAS FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 21,637. Edwards, T. F. Oct. 14. Necktie retainers for holding the neck band down on the collar. A plate B has two end arms A bent to form hooks. The central part of the plate has a V- slot D for engagement with the collar stud.
Patent GB-189821943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Contact Breakers.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 21,943. Haddan, R., [Allegemeine Electricitõts Gesellschaft]. Oct. 18. Switches.-Relates to a form of mercury contactbreaker in which a jet of mercury is projected by centrifugal force against or through a slotted cylinder. In the form of apparatus shown in Fig. 1, G is the mercury vessel, fitted with an insulating-cover B, and C the cylindrical contact carried by the cover. The centrifugal element consists of a disc having a vertical tube a and a radial tube b. The disc is mounted on a shaft L. The mercury vessel G is fitted with ribs R, and the well with a curved plate F to prevent rotation of the mercury.
Patent GB-189823832-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Derrick Swinging Gear.
Inventor: WISE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 23,832. Wise, W. H. Nov. 12. Drawings to Specification. Derricks are swung by means of a sprocketwheel driven by spur gearing over which a chain passes, the ends of which are connected to opposite sides of the derrick.
Patent GB-189824052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railway Systems.
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN MCLEOD
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 24,052. Murphy, J. McL. Nov. 15. Electric railways.-Relates to the arrangements of circuits for the local sources of energy on vehicles, by which, when the control switch 11 is closed, the high-potential armature HP of the transformer is connected to the feed and return, thus becoming a motor instead of a generator, so as to drive the low-potential armature LP. The low-potential field coils FLP have an extra circuit X switched in when the control arm 11 reaches the contact 13, so that an electromotive force is produced high enough to charge the storage battery SB. S is the electromagnetic switch, the high-resistance coil 15 of which cuts in the low-resistance coil 12<c> when the switch 11 is closed. The high-potential field magnets FHP of the transformer may be provided with the extra circuit instead of, or together with, the lowpotential field magnets.
Patent GB-189824196-A (GB)
Title: Electrically Heating Plates, Dishes, and the like.
Inventor: KAHRS CHRISTEN HEIBERG
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 24,196. Kahrs, C. H. Nov. 16. Plate and dish warmers.-Relates to apparatus for heating plates, dishes, &c. whilst on a dining table. A vessel a, constructed to receive an ordinary plate g or dish &c., is fitted with an electric resistance coil b through which a current is passed when required. The coil is covered by a perforated plate c. The apparatus is fitted with connecting-wires and switch, or a single switch may be used for a set of warmers.
Patent GB-189826259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Separation, or Production, of Hydrocyanic Acid from Gases containing such Acid, or Cyanogen.
Inventor: BUEB JULIUS
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 26,259. Bueb, J. Dec. 12. Sodium and potassium salts; ammonium sulphate ; alkaline carbonate.-Relates to the extraction of hydrocyanic acid from gases containing cyanogen, such as those obtained in the dry distillation of molasses or residues resulting from sugar making. These gases are first conducted through sulphuric acid of 20 per cent. for absorption of ammonia, the liquor being strengthened with acid from time to time until it contains 28 to 30 per cent. of ammonium sulphate, whereupon this salt is separated in the solid form by evaporation. The gases are next passed through a tower through which strong alcohol is passed in the opposite direction. The alcoholic solution of hydrocyanic acid thus obtained is subjected to fractional distillation, and the vapours are passed through chambers containing alcoholic caustic alkali. The alkaline cyanide which is formed precipitates as a white powder, and the alcohol vapours pass on and are condensed for re-use. The precipitate is filtered off, and contains 96 to 98 per cent. of cyanide. The mother liquor, containing from 2 to 4 per cent. of alkaline cyanide, is placed in a vessel in front of the alcohol tower mentioned above, and the alkali in it is precipitated as carbonate of 99 per cent. by the carbonic acid in the gases. The alcoholic solution of hydrocyanic acid remaining is then treated as described above.
Patent GB-189826512-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Bending Metal Pipes in the Cold State.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 26,512. BollÚ, C., [Brandt, G.]. Dec. 15. Bending.-An apparatus for use by plumbers &c. to bend metal pipes in a cold state consists of a number of semicircular shaping - templets B, either cast together or in separate pieces, secured on a baseplate A by pins b. The base-plate is secured to a wall, bench, &c. by lugs a, and the pipe is held at one end in a semicircular groove in the suitable templet by an eccentric cam d, or a bar f, and then bent round by hand, the groove preserving the circular shape of the pipe.
Patent GB-189901138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm-mechanism for Watches and Clocks.
Inventor: FAVRE LOUIS EUGENE
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 1138. Lake, R. H., [Favre, L. E.]. Jan. 17. Alarms; barrel ratchets.-Alarm mechanism takes the place of the barrel ratchet, the barrel arbor A being geared through wheels B, C and others (not shown), to the hammer-propelment, which is locked in the usual way until the hour hand overtakes the alarm-hand. The intermediate wheel C is mounted upon a rocking bridge E having a pin e<1>, playing in a slot m in the pillarplate, and a tail E<1>, for allowing operation by hand. The barrel wheel B bears a stop-wheel which catches on the head of the rocking bridge. The directions of rotation in running down and in winding respectively are indicated by the arrows x and y. A slide in the band of the case locks or frees the alarm hammer as desired.
Patent GB-189901744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seat-adjusting Devices for Dog Carts and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: SMEDLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 1744. Smedley, G. Jan. 25. Seats.-Relates to a seat-adjusting device for dogcarts and like vehicles. The sides of the body a and seat s have intergearing racks r, r' respectively, shown in section on an enlarged scale in Fig. 3. The teeth of the racks are broad or of wide angle to allow free sliding motion.
Patent GB-189903367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Can Heading Machines.
Inventor: HUME ROBERT DENISTON
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3367. Hume, R. D. Feb. 15. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining; soldering.-Relates to the can-making machines described in Specifications Nos. 2781 and 2782, A.D. 1897, and particularly to means for fixing the heads on the cans. The apparatus consists of a carrier L in which are a number of chambers L<2>, into which the can bodies are delivered. The carrier is intermittently rotated to bring each body in turn between the heading-rams M, N, by a pinion 4 actuated by a worm shaft I with which engages a roller 3 on the sliding bar C. The shaft I is connected to the pinion 4 by a pawl and ratchet so that it drives it in one direction only. A bolt actuated by the bar C ensures accurate setting of the carrier L. The ends of the cans before the heads are applied are carried past rollers U which supply them with flux or acid from troughs V, to facilitate subsequent soldering. The heading- rams, as shown in section and to a larger scale in Fig. 6, are formed on slides M<3>, which are reciprocated by a lever 19 acting through rods 20, 21, and 22. The rod 22 also forms the spindle for the carrier L. The heads T are automatically delivered from guides into slots in the rings M<1>, and are pressed on to the can bodies by the central plates O. The flanges are then crimped by quadrant pieces P, which slide between the plates M<2> and the rings M<1>, and are forced inwards by bevel-ended pins 17, Fig. 5, so as to fix the heads ready for soldering. The cans are then automatically removed from the machine.
Patent GB-189905436-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tooth Cleaner.
Inventor: WILSON AUGUSTUS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5436. Wilson, A. C. March 13. Teeth, cleaning- appliances for.-A piece of agate or like silicious material A, suitably grooved and preferably polished, is fitted in a handle B and used for removing excrescences &c. from teeth.
Patent GB-189905754-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Hermetic Sealing of Tins Containing Preserved Goods.
Inventor: FARQUHAR GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 5754. Farquhar, G., and North, R. March 16. Soldering cans for preserved food. The airescape hole h, which is soldered over when the tin is sealed, is made in a raised portion r of the top t so as to be clear of the contents of the tin. The hole itself may be countersunk to facilitate soldering.
Patent GB-189908606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mudguard Flaps for the Wheels of Cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: PARISH CORNELIUS
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 8606. Parish, C. April 25. Guards, mud.-A mudguard flap a, made of waterproof &c. material strengthened above by flexible strips c, is secured to the mud guard by straps and buckles d, e, elastic bands, screws, or clips. The flap is placed inside the mud guard, and the strips, which are formed of soft metal or other material which can be readily bent, are bent so as to conform with the shape of the guard. Wires f are bent round the mud-guard stays to prevent the flap from slipping downwards.
Patent GB-189909188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WALTERS JULIUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 9188. Walters, J. W. May 2. Disc-wheels; wheels with motors; hubs ; tyres, non-elastic.- Relates to a motor wheel for vehicles and to means !for starting, steering, stopping and reversing it. Two sectional elevations taken at rightangles are shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The wheel rim D<3>, connected to the hubs D<1>, D<2> by curved webs D', D<5>, has an inwardly-projecting flange D<6> which carries two bevel gear-wheels G, G'. The motor E, rigidly fixed to non- rotating sleeves C, C<1> within the wheel, revolves the main shaft E<6>, which is supported from the same sleeves. Mounted on the shaft E<6> is' a wheel F which gears with a pinion F<1> secured on a short shaft F<2> journalled in an. arm F<3> which turns loosely on the shaft E<6>. A bevel-gear wheel F<4>, capable of gearing with either of the two bevel-wheels G, G', is secured to the shaft F<2>, and the arm F<3> is operated by means of the segmental wheels F<5>, F<6>, shaft H, arm H<1>, cords H<2>, arm H<5>, vertical spindle H<7>, and arms H<8>, H<9>, so that the wheel F' either gears with one of the wheels G, G<1> or is free from both. The motor, which is preferably gas or gasoline, has a feed-pipe E' from the reservoir E<3> fixed to the fork B<4>, and an exhaust pipe E<1> into the atmosphere. A conical plug valve is placed in the feed-pipe, and is operated by means of the levers and links I, I<1>, I<2>, I<3>, I<4> and a projection controlled by the operator's foot. The forks B' are carried by an undercarriage B', which rotates on ball bearings B<1> under the framing B, and which has a vertical hub whereby the wheel can be steered by means of the handle B'. When the wheel is applied to a bicycle, a brake may be operated from the handle H<8>, and when applied to a plough the wheel tyre is spiked. Each of the two front wheels of a vehicle may be motor wheels, in which case they are steered by connecting them by a link and operating the link as above described. The gear wheels F' are also operated simultaneously from a slider.
Patent GB-189913738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: BRUCKNER CHARLES CLIFFORD
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 13,738. Bruckner, C. C. July 3. Incandescent vapour lamps.-Oil supplied under pressure and controlled by the valve 5 ascends the tubes 6, 15 to the main annular vaporizer C, and thence traverses a fine tube 16 and gauze 12 to the nozzles 13 of the U-shaped mixing- tube 9 of the bunsen burner. The nozzle 13 is of crystal or other non-metallic substance, the surface of the opening b e i n g sufficiently hard and smooth to prevent the deposition of free carbon on it. The tube 16 should have a bore not exceeding 1/32 of an inch, and its wall should be not less than 1/32 of an inch in thickness, so that the application of a match flame to the preferably coiled tube may be sufficient to start the burner.
Patent GB-189924536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermo-electric Piles.
Inventor: GOTTSCHO LUCIAN
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 24,536. Gottscho, L. Dec. 9. Thermo - electric batteries. - Relates to thermo - electric batteries, and consists, firstly, in enclosing the hot junctions a in a chamber R, shown in dotted lines, which may consist of sheet metal lined on both sides with asbestos, and, secondly, in connecting the hot junctions a with the cold junctions b by an intermediate conductor of reduced cross-section. This conductor may be of wire.
Patent GB-190005197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Temporary Binders.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5197. Boult, A. J., [Jones Perpetual Ledger Co.]. March 19. Filing papers.-Relates to temporary binders. Fig. 3 shows an enlarged sectional view of one form of extensible post, consisting of separable parts D', each comprising an outer tube b<2>, an internally-threaded tube b, and a screw-threaded core b<1>. Fig. 4 shows a modified form of post, comprising overlapping tubular sections E<1>, E<2>, which are secured together by the plug E<3>, screwthreaded at its lower end to engage the socket d'. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the upper clamping-bar. The perforations h are slightly larger than the posts, which are gripped by the nuts h<2> operated by the right and left screw-threaded rod h<3>, held in position by lugs h<5> and the flange h<4>.
Patent GB-190005910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Air Compressors.
Inventor: LINTON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 5910. Linton, W. J. March 29. Compressing.-Air carried down in a falling column of water e is separated therefrom in the chamber c; most of it collects in the space k beneath the diaphragm i, whence it passes through a pipe j to the conical top d of the chamber c, while the remainder flows to the part d with the water passing around the cylinder g into the space l. The air is drawn off by the pipe p.
Patent GB-190011070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Elastic Bracelets.
Inventor: KIEHNLE AUGUST
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,070. Kiehnle, A. June 19. Bracelets. -Relates to elastic bracelets, the links of which are held in position by means of spiral springs. Figs. 3 and 4 show in elevation and section respectively a bracelet in the extended condition. It consists of telescopic links a, b and a spring c. Figs. 7 and 8 show a modification, in which box-shaped links e are provided with perforated walls to receive the links d, which are flanged at the ends.
Patent GB-190016107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Clutches and other Intermittent Engaging Devices.
Inventor: KING-SALTER JULIAN JAMES
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 16,107. King-Salter, J. J. Sept. 11. Clutches ; ratchet gearing.-Relates to ratchet driving-clutches and other intermittent engaging- devices, and consists of a first part 3 with rack teeth bounded by flanges 4, a second part 5 having one or more suitable recesses 6, and a third part consisting of a block 7, 8, 9, adapted to mike contact with the flanges, and to slide lengthwise in the recess, and of such a form that, when at one end of the recess, it drives, and, when at the other end, the mechanism is free. The chain-ring may be supported bn ball bearings, two rings of balls being employed, one between each pair of adjacent flanges, and balls may be placed between the beds of the recesses 6 and the adjacent surfaces of the blocks 7, 8, 9. The free position of the blocks may be ensured by means of springs pressing the blocks into position ; or the springs may be placed between the flanges 4 and the blocks ; or the blocks may be split lengthwise and the springs be introduced between the parts.
Patent GB-190102345-A (GB)
Title: Electric Meters.
Inventor: HALSEY EDWARD S
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 2345. Halsey, E. S. July 5, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Screwing.-The thin rotary spindle of an electric supply meter is provided with a worm to drive counting-mechanism, by cutting a screw on it and placing thereon a small helix.
Patent GB-190108788-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Puzzle.
Inventor: JACOB FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8788. Jacob, F. W. April 29. Money boxes.-Relates to a puzzle in the form of a canister, bottle, &c. which may be used for advertising purposes and is s sometimes provided with a slot to adapt it for use as a money box. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, an inner cylinder e carries a pin or projection f which works in maze-like channels d, d<1> formed in a curved plate &c. c fixed inside the outer casing a. The inner part e carries a lid and can only be removed by causing the pin f to traverse the channels so as to pass out at d'. In a modification, the part e fits between the casing a and the part c, the pin f in this case projecting inwards.
Patent GB-190109064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suction Tubes for Extracting Liquid or Moisture from Fabrics.
Inventor: MILLER JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 9064. Miller, J., and Miller, J. May 2. Waterproof fabrics. - Suction tubes employed in waterproofing fabrics, or in extracting surplus moisture or liquid from textile fabrics in general, have the length of the exhaust slits B, Fig. 5, in the shells or tubes limited or regulated by an inner shell F having a slit L which tapers as shown in Fig. 2, so that, by rotating the shell F by means of a hand-lever at the end of the shaft G, on which it is mounted, the length of the slit in the outer shell is regulated. If, however, pistons are employed, as usual, to regulate the size of the slit, these are adjusted by a right and left handed screw shaft, instead of by the devices hitherto used for this purpose. In this case a nut may be on the shaft, between the pistons, to prevent the latter from closing the exhaust opening.
Patent GB-190109276-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Heating Body
Inventor: TIMAR IGNAZ
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 9276. Timar, I. May 4. Heating by electricity.-A heater consists of a round or flattened wire h, wound in slots in a number of bars b of slate, marble, or other incombustible non-conducting material, which rest on metal bars f, fitted in radial slots in end plates a. The end plates are supported by metal angles g, by which the electric connections are also made.
Patent GB-190114698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels and Pulleys and in the Method of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: RICHARDSON SAM THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-19
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 14,698. Richardson, S. T., and Price, R. July 19. Building wheels; felloes or rims hubs; spokes; securing on axles.-Relates to vehicle wheels in which the spokes are in compression, and to means for building such wheels, a sectional elevation of the parts in the course of construction being shown in Fig. 4. The outer ends of the wooden spokes A fit into metal ferrules B which are shaped to take against the trough-shaped rim C adapted to receive a resilient tyre. The inner ends of the spokes are wedge - shaped, and have grooves a' which engage ribs d' on the cylindrical part D of the metal hub. During the course of construction, this part of the hub is laid with its flange d<1> resting on a spring-pressed collar G, and the plate J is then pressed down by means of the screw I until 'the spokes lie as nearly as desired in one plane. After the plate has been released, a flanged extension is screwed on to the end of the part D to secure the spokes in position, and the sockets are fixed by screws l. The Provisional Specification describes (1) a form in which wooden felloes are secured together by a shrunk-on tyre, and the spokes are fitted as described above ; (2) a form having the spokes in two series, of which the inner ends are separated by a short cylindrical projection on the hub : (3) a form which is secured to a mail axle by flanges having extensions screwed on to the hub.
Patent GB-190115029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Portland or Hydraulic Cement.
Inventor: ASHTON NICHOLAS TAYLOR
Filed: 1901-07-24
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,029. Ashton, N. T., Crompton, J., and Kelly, J. D. July 24. Cements.-Portland or hydraulic cement is manufactured from the natural calciferous sand known in Cornwall as Towan sand. The sand is ground to powder and calcined at a high temperature in a rotary kiln. The product is re-ground to form cement. Sands analogous to Towan sand may be employed, and, where a certain standard of composition is not reached, the deficit of lime, silica, or alkali may be made up by suitable additions of lime, granite, &c.
Patent GB-190117993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam or other Fluid Pressure Motor Engines.
Inventor: BARNES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,993. Barnes, E. Sept. 9. Compound engines with concentric cylinders; balancing moving parts.-Relates to a construction of steam or other fluid-pressure engines by which an equilibrium or balance of the principal parts when in motion is established. There are two single-acting cylinders A, B disposed concentrically and tandemwise. In the upper or high-pressure cylinder works a trunk piston b, which is prolonged downwards through the low-pressure piston a and forms the inner wall of the low-pressure cylinder. The high-pressure piston works on a central crank, and the annular low-pressure piston works on two cranks, one on each side of the central one. To equalize the thrust of the low-pressure piston on the two outer cranks, a compensating-beam m in the form of a loop or ring is interposed between the connecting-rods a' and the piston a, the thrust of which is transmitted through centrally-situated fulcra f. The high-pressure piston and connections are made equal in weight to the low-pressure piston and connections. Steam is distributed by a piston slide valve attached to the spindle r, so that passages t, t for putting the ends of the valvechest in communication with each other are left between the valve and the spindle. Also supplementary passages n are made in the valve so disposed that high-pressure steam is admitted directly to the low-pressure cylinder when the link-motion is put in full gear, but not at other times.