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Patent GB-189814983-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Making Connection with Electric Cables.
Filed: 1898-07-07
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,983. Hatton, R. J., and Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T. July 7. Patent refused. Couplings or connections fur the ends of concentric &c. cables with means for sealing the insulation. In the form shown, an earthenware casing h has a small opening at one end for the bared inner conductor a, to which the connection e is attached. The outer conductor b is fitted with a connection f, and the casing is closed by a plug i. Connection is made with f by a connector g passing in through an aperture in a screw plug j. These are prevented from unscrewing by a cross-pin k. The casing is filled with insulating-material before the plug is screwed in. In the case of a triple cable, two perforated plugs are provided, and with a single cable the plug is solid.
Patent GB-189818129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Tufted Fabrics.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 18,129. Newton, H. E., [Smith & Sons Carpet Co., A.]. Aug. 23. Looms, pile-forming in; spools. - In looms for weaving tufted carpets and the like, the tuft spools are made in sections a with a bearing 15 between them, to prevent bending of the spools when inserting the tufts. The sections are preferably provided with flanged ends 2, one of which is formed with a socket 4, having flanges 5 to work in the bearing 15 fixed on the bar 10 of the frame, and the other is formed with a rigid or spring pin 3 to work in the socket.
Patent GB-189825316-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Smoke-consuming Stove.
Inventor: LACOLLE ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 25,316. Lacolle, A. Nov. 30. Stoves and fireplaces.-A stove is provided at the lower part of the firebox, which is formed as a cylindrical grate a, with another grate b, beneath which are two screws c, the threads of which project through the bars of the grate and are provided with recesses g. By operating the screws, through the handles e, the fire is stirred and the bars cleared of clinkers &c. The grate may be entirely freed by disengaging the hooks f and withdrawing the screws. The cinders &c. fall into an ashpit closed by a door provided with a damper for controlling the admission of air. A washer h<1> above the grate a supports a lining of firebricks i<1>, which are provided with projections and re-entrant parts and arranged so as to form circulating flues. A fireclay dome n rests upon the top of the bricks, and has a groove into which slides a door r made in one or two parts and opened by means of the rods s and handles t. This door closes a funnelshaped magazine u in which is placed the fuel for feeding the firebox. A cover v, jointed to a channel ring x, is situated above the magazine and is kept tight by means of a sand joint. The firebox &c. is enclosed by a cylinder l having a smoke outlet m. The external casing 1 is mounted on a closed base 2, and receives a head 3 provided with a hinged cover 5. This casing can be formed with a metallic frame so as to receive suitable panels, preferably of ceramic ware. The mixture of air with the foul gases takes place within the firebox, and the hot gases &c. follow the path indicated by the arrows, thereby giving up a great amount of their heat and contributing to the smoke-consuming capacity of the stove.
Patent GB-189901934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Arrangement for Causing Aeration or the Absorption of Gases by Liquids.
Inventor: WANKLYN JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 1934. Wanklyn, J. A., and Cooper, W.J. Jan. 27. Sewage, treating; aÙrating. -Relates to an appliance for causing aÙration, and is generally applicable for causing the absorption of gases by liquids, but is particularly applicable to the purification of sewage by aÙration. The appliance consists of a rectangular tank in which are a number of vertical partitions which fit crosswise in the tank, and are so arranged that the first partition does not reach quite to the top of the tank, and the next does not extend down quite as far as the bottom of the tank, and so on with the other partitions, each pair of partitions being situated close together. The partitions which do not reach to the top of the tank are made successively lower in height from the inlet end of the apparatus, and the aeration &c. is effected by causing the liquid to flow through the tank from one end to the other, the liquid being introduced at one end of the bottom of the tank and withdrawn at the other end of the bottom.
Patent GB-189902934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Induction Coils.
Inventor: FULD MANES EPHRAIM
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 2934. Fuld, M. E. Feb. 9. Electricity, administering.-In medical coils, one or more layers of thin sheet iron are arranged between the core and the coils. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the core B is fitted within the bobbin A, around which sheets of iron C, separated by insulating-layers D, are wrapped. Fig. 4 shows a form provided with a sheath regulator G. The core B<1> is fitted in a casing A<0> around which the iron strips D<1> are wrapped.
Patent GB-189907694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Gas-cookers.
Inventor: RUST JOHN LUFF
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7694. Rust, J. L., and Lewis, J. April 12. Gas cooking-stoves; boilers and water-heaters.-One of the sides d' of the stove a is cut away, so that a boiler may be inserted between the deflecting-plate and the crown plate c. One form of the boiler is shown in Fig. 2, and consists of a shell e in which a pipe f is arranged having an inlet g and an outlet h for the heated air, which heats the water contained in the shell. In a modification, the pipes f may be omitted. In another form of the boiler the water circulates through pipes connected to a water chamber, the heated gases passing round the pipes. The boiler is fed through an opening m, and is provided with a draw-off cock n. A separate jet or burner may be provided for heating the boiler.
Patent GB-189910826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pickers of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HAWORTH JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,826. Haworth, J. T., Usher, T. C., and Hodgson, A. E. May 24. Loom pickers.-A metal framework is formed with a head 1 for the attachment of the picking-strap 12, a hole 3 for the picker spindle, a recess 4 for a plug of raw hide, leather, or elastic composition, constituting the picking-surface, and a tongue 6 to work in the groove in the shuttle box.
Patent GB-189910869-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pen.
Inventor: COFANI ROMOLO
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 10,869. Cofani, R. May 24. Pens and penholders.-Fig. 9 shows a longitudinal section. The nib I is carried in the holder A, which, together with the pressure piece B, is pivoted at D. Ink is contained in the rubber receptacle E, and is forced through the supply tube F, by the pressure of the piece B, when the nib is brought in contact with the paper.
Patent GB-189911922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Shirt Fronts.
Inventor: EATON JOHN BUCKLEY
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 11,922. Eaton, J. B., and Whitehouse, F. H. June 8. Shirt fronts; buttonholes.-Loose fronts are provided with thin edge portions A, A<2>, formed by removing the central portion of the three fold fabric at that part, the object of these parts being to improve the fit of the front. To prevent the undershirt from being exposed, bent tabs B B<2> are attached to the upper part of the front. In order to improve the fit of the neck band C, a flexible gusset D is formed on each side of it by removing the central portion of the three-fold fabric at this part. The buttonhole E is strengthened by sewing a cord loop F around the back of it. To facilitate ironing, the two parts of the front are disconnected from each other at the lower parts G.
Patent GB-189920470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-waste Preventers.
Inventor: MARTIN CHARLES DAVID
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,470. Martin, C. D. Oct. 12. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. Water is forced over the crown of the siphon to start the flush by the descent of a piston d in a cylinder D, which with the short leg F of the siphon is fitted in the top of a flat chamber B, the bottom of which is fitted with a non-return valve C. A ring d<2> fitted on the top of the cylinder D prevents the entrance of dirt &c. between the piston and cylinder, and silences the discharge.
Patent GB-189921747-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Medicinal Compound.
Inventor: SCHAEFER GEORGE LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 21,747. Schaefer, G. L. Oct. 31. Antiseptics; medicinal preparations.-Relates to new antiseptic medicinal compounds which are free from noxious and irritant properties, and consists of metallic salts, such as the bismuth, strontium, lithium, and iron salts of the sulphonic acids of phenols, such as carbolic acid, guaiacol, or #-naphthol. These compounds are prepared by acting upon the phenol with excess of concentrated sulphuric acid until a clear solution is obtained, then separating the phenol sulphonic acid from the excess of unaffected phenol by extracting the latter with benzene or the like, and finally separating the sulphonic acid from the excess of sulphuric acid and converting it into one of the above-mentioned metallic salts. For example, the sulphuric acid is precipitated as an insoluble lead, calcium, or barium salt, and the remaining sulphonate solution is converted into the required salt by double decomposition. Or, if only sufficient base is used to precipitate the sulphuric acid, the free sulphonicacid remaining is neutralized with the carbonate, hydrate, or oxide of the required metal.
Patent GB-189924563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sleepers or Cross Ties.
Inventor: DIXON ALVY
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 24,563. Dixon, A. June 28, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers.-Sleepers are made in two parts 1, 2 with oppositelydirected jaws 3 and with a tongue and groove 4. A bolt 7 secures the halves together.
Patent GB-190008730-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Binding Strap for Putties, Trousers and the like.
Inventor: HUGHES GEORGE
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 8730. Hughes, G., [Dickins, E.]. May 11. Trouser clips.-Relates to an arrangement of straps or bands for holding the trousers folded round the leg when cycling. It consists of two straps a, d, Fig. 1, connected together as shown. The strap is provided at its lower end with a fastening e by which it is attached to a boot, puttee, spat, or trousers' leg, and this strap is then wound helically around the leg, the strap d being fastened round the leg just below the knee. Fig. 4 shows the appliance in use with a pair of trousers.
Patent GB-190009729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Actuating the Valves of Internal Combustion Motors.
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 9729. Abel, C. D., [Allgemeine Gesellschaft f³r Dieselmotoren, A.-G.]. May 26. Gas and like engines, valve gear for. The valve gear renders an engine producing the diagram shown in Fig. 1 reversible and easily started. Referring to the diagram, air is drawn in from a to b and compressed from b to c, combustible is admitted and burned from c to d, and expands from d to e, and exhaust occurs from e to a. At starting, compression does not begin till the point f is reached, and compressed air is admitted from g to h. The gear is described in connection with the admission valve d. It comprises a cam c capable of angular adjustment and cams c<1>, c<2> capable of axial adjustment to form extensions of the cam c for forward and backward starting. Fig. 6 shows it in the position for operating the lever l for forward running, Fig. 7 shows it lengthened by the piece c<2> for forward starting, and Fig. 8 in its central or stopping position, the fuel supply being cut off by a special device. The adjustment is effected by the axial movement of the rod i and the pin f and slot g.
Patent GB-190011634-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Dragging Bobbins used in the Spinning and Twisting of Flax, Tow, Hemp, and other like Fibres
Inventor: BARBOUR JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,634. Barbour, J., and Heslip, G. June 27. Spindle apparatus.-Relates to a method of dragging the bobbins in machines for spinning and twisting flax, tow, hemp, &c. A rectangular groove G is made in the lower end of the bobbin B, and into the groove projects a corresponding rib R on the builder rail. The pressure of the drag band W<1> is transmitted to the surfaces of the rib and groove, which may be lined with brass or other suitable material.
Patent GB-190014179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ventilator Cowls.
Inventor: MECHAN HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,179. Mechan, H. Aug. 8. Stamping.-The mouthpieces of ships' ventilating-shafts are made in halves from blanks by a hydraulic press A, using dies B, C and a ring D supporting a frame E, in which the blank initially fits.
Patent GB-190014983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Zinc-lead Sulphide Ores and Tailings
Inventor: TWYNAM THOMAS
Filed: 1900-08-22
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 14,983. Twynam, T. Aug. 22. Zinc; lead.-Zinc-lead sulphide ores are mixed with a strong solution of zinc chloride (or ferrous chloride), and heated. Lead chloride is formed, and is dissolved out by boiling water, being subsequently crystallized out. The crystals or solution are treated with ziuc-sulphate solution, to form lead sulphate and regenerated zinc chloride. The lead sulphate may be smelted for the metal. The residue, consisting mainly of zinc sulphide, is roasted to obtain zinc oxide and sulphate. The zinc sulphate may be dissolved out, and used as stated above. Tailings containing zinc sulphide may be similarly treated. Ferrous or ferric sulphate may be mixed with the residue or tailings before roasting. When ferrous chloride is used in the process, the iron sulphide may be removed magnetically.
Patent GB-190017911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toe-clips applicable to Cycle Pedals or the like.
Inventor: OXBORROW FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,911. Oxborrow, F., and Prescott, J. Oct. 9. Pedals.-Relates to toe-clips for cycle pedals and the like. In applying the invention to a rat-trap pedal, two plates A, A', having lugs A<2> to engage the shoe, are pivoted to one of the faces of the pedal by bolts and nuts B engaging slots or holes in the face. The plates are linked together by a rivet b and slot a', and lugs a limit their downward movement. The two plates A and A' may be carried by a central pivot. In a modification, the plates are adjustable horizontally, each carrying a lug engaging a slot in the other, or one of them sliding in grooves formed by bentover portions of the other. The plates may be pivoted to metal clips engaging the central member of the pedal and locked by a nut and bolt. In applying the invention to rubber pedals, the plates are pivoted to a metal strip passing round the rubber tread and the central tube of the pedal and secured in place by nuts and bolts or other means.
Patent GB-190100277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Pressing Trousers,and other Articles and applicable also as a File Papers
Inventor: ROONEY GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-01-04
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 277. Rooney, G. F. Jan. 4. Filing papers.-Relates to apparatus chiefly designed for pressing trousers, but is also applicable for filing papers. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the apparatus consists of two boards A, B, between which the papers are placed, and the top board B is pressed down by helical springs E mounted on arms C pivoted to the bottom board A so that they can be swung outwards and be then engaged with slotted abutments F on the top board B. Nuts D regulate the pressure of the springs E. In the form shown partly in cross-section in Fig. 4, recesses A<1> are made in the bottom board A, in each of which is placed a helical spring G, which is held in place by a screw G<1>, while to its outer end is attached a strap or chain H, which can be engaged with a pin J projecting from the upper board B. In this form of press, the top board B is made of two unequal parts hinged together. The Provisional Specification states that the pressure may be effected by semicircularrods or plates pivoted to the bottom board and extending over the top board, and, by means of suitable springs, pressing upon the top of the upper board ; or, instead of springs, toggle-levers, cams, or eccentrics may be employed to produce the pressure.
Patent GB-190101508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparkling Fireworks
Inventor: BISHOP FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1508. Bishop, F. J. Jan. 23. Pyrotechnics.-Sparkling fireworks are produced by a mixture of gunpowder, trisulphide of antimony, aluminium, and sulphur.
Patent GB-190101629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Name Plates and the like
Inventor: KAMMANN KARL
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 1629. Kammann, K. Jan. 24. Labels and label holders.-A celluloid name plate or the like b, Fig. 1, is backed with a sheet of iron or similar material, coated with coloured varnish. the edges a of this sheet being folded forward on the edges of the plate a. Or a celluloid sheet may have its edges fnlded backward on a varnished back plate. Or a celluloid plate may be placed in a varnished iron or other frame such as is shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190101849-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Electrolytic Preparation of the Bases of the Alkaline Earths.
Inventor: BROCHET ANDRE
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1902-01-25
Abstract: 1849. Brochet, A., and Ranson, G. Jan. 26. Sulphur.-To obtain an alkaline earth hydrate by electrolysis, the electrolyte used is a solution of an alkaline earth sulphide and a chloride, a polysulphide, sulphur, or an insoluble metallic sulphide being obtained at the anode. The chloride is not decomposed. For obtaining barium hydrate, a porous diaphragm is used, and the anode compartment contains a solution consisting of from 100 to 240 grammes per litre of barium sulphide, to which is added a solution containing 100 grammes per litre of a chloride. The anode may be insoluble, such as of carbon, when sulphur or a polysulphide is obtained. The cathode compartment is charged with a solution containing 100 grammes per litre of chloride. The temperature of the electrolyte is maintained between 40‹ and 60‹ C. A current of 5 amperes per square decimetre is employed. When the strength of the sulphide solution falls to 90 grammes per litre, fresh sulphide is added. The liquid is covered with a thin layer of paraffin, vaseline, oil, or petroleum to prevent the carbonic acid in the air from acting thereupon.
Patent GB-190107877-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Tapered Tubes and Columns, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTONE
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 7877. Fairweather, W. C., [Schwiethal, W.]. April 17. Bending.- Tapered tubes, columns, &c. are produced from long strips of sheet metal cut to the desired taper by drawing the strips through rolls with taper grooves in the opposite direction to the rotation of the rolls. The rolls d, e are geared together and driven from a spindle i by a drum l and weighted cord, or by other suitable means. The tube blank is gripped by a carriage D and drawn between the rolls by a wire rope &c. W attached to a drum k on the spindle i. The two edges of the conical tube produced are brought close together by the action of the rolls, and may be subsequently welded or soldered.
Patent GB-190108440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steam Turbines, and Mechanism or Apparatus connected therewith for Directly Converting the Energy thereof into Fluid Pressure.
Inventor: KRANK ALBERT
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 8440. Krank, A. April 24. Centrifugal pumps.-In order to utilize efficiently the high speed of rotation of a turbine or impactwheel, a centrifugal pump is mounted on the turbine shaft as shown in Fig. 1. The appliance may be used on a fire engine or the pressure water may be used for driving a turbine wheel or other secondary motor. The impact-wheel 1 is mounted on a shaft 4 and rotated by steam jets 9. The pump 12 is arranged in a chamber 11 with an inlet 14 and outlet 15. The shaft 4 is supported on longitudinally adjustable bearings 5, 6 which are laterally supported by triple sets of spring-pressed plungers 8. The lower bearing is automatically water-lubricated, and a pipe 22 leads from the pump chamber to the upper bearing to supply lubricating water. A substitute for stuffing-boxes consists of vaned discs 17, 23 carried by the shaft and adjoining partitions 16, 23 separating the chambers. The vane wheel 17, Fig. 4, is on the upper side of the pump wheel 12 and causes a pressure of water on the inner side of the partition joint, in excess of the pressure outside and so prevents leakage. The wheel 23 has an upper and lower set of vanes 24, and the lower vanes are the larger and produce an excess pressure, which prevents leakage past the shaft.
Patent GB-190109996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Umbrella Runners.
Inventor: INGRAM NATHAN DWIGHT
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 9996. Ingram, N. D. May 14. Runners.-Reference is made to Specifications No. 325, A.D. 1900, and No. 2976, A.D. 1874. The runner tube d is provided with a "bottle-shaped" " slot c to facilitate the engagement of the catch therewith, and is enclosed in a sliding tube j of the form shown, the movement of which is limited by the notch ring e and a bead g on the runner tube. The lower end of the tube j projects beyond the runner tube, and it is moved longitudinally, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, to disengage the catch therefrom. The upper and lower catches may be in line with one another, if desired.
Patent GB-190117026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit-breakers.
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 17,026. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. Aug. 24. Cut-outs.-Circuit-breakers for heavy currents are provided with a toggle device for setting, and are operated by a special electromagnetic tripping- device. A dash-pot is provided for slowing the final movement, and one of the pole-pieces of the blow-out magnet is pivoted so as to give access to the auxiliary contacts. In the arrangement shown, the bridging-contact 1 is carried by a reciprocating- rod 3, connected at the lower end to the piston of a dash-pot 5. The rod 3 is moved by a toggle 11, and held by an auxiliary toggle 10 adapted to be tripped by a lever a controlled by an armature 12 attached to one of the contact-studs 2 or 2<a>. In order to increase the magnetic effect, the stud has a double magnetic turn 20, 20<a>, preferably one in front of the board and the other behind. The turns are connected by iron bars 22, 23, so as to bring the working faces 21, 21<a> in the same plane.
Patent GB-190126229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Secondary Electric Batteries.
Inventor: WHITE HARRY
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 26,229. White, H. Dec. 23. Secondary batteries. - Plates are held in place by notches B, Fig. 3, and projections, studs, or the like C formed in and on the cell A. The notches and projections may be formed in and on pieces detachable from the cell. To prevent spray or moisture escaping from the electrolyte, the cell is provided with a cover E, Fig. 13.