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Patent GB-189701577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pearl Hardening or Satin Spar.
Inventor: BROTHERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-01-20
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 1577. Brothers, W., and Brothers, W. M. Jan. 20. Calcium sulphate.-Gypsum or other natural or waste calcium sulphate is treated by boiling with hydrochloric acid either in an open vessel or under pressure. Finely-crystalline calcium sulphate, such as pearl hardening or satin spar, such as is used in finishing paper, textile fabrics, or other articles, is removed from the hot solution by filtering, the clear solution being allowed to cool, when the rest of the calcium sulphate crystallizes out. Only enough calcium sulphate may be added to the acid to form a clear solution. In the case of impure calcium sulphate, it is washed and treated with sulphuric acid before being placed in the hydrochloric acid.
Patent GB-189701736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Non-conductors for the Handles of Vessels, and for other Purposes.
Inventor: DIXON JAMES WILLIS
Filed: 1897-01-22
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 1736. Dixon, J. W. Jan. 22. Tea-pots &c.-Non- conductors of heat for the handles of hot vessels and the like are shown, in Fig. 3, as applied to a tea-pot. Two flanged sleeves D, D' of horn, ivory, or the like are passed from opposite sides into a hole or tube formed in the metallic handle A, and are secured in position by a bolt E and nut F. The bolt E passes also through sockets B, B<2> which are to be soldered to the pot C.
Patent GB-189705133-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding Keys, the Loops of, or Strings Round, Parcels, or the like.
Inventor: WILLDIGG ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1897-02-25
Granted: 1897-03-27
Abstract: 5133. Willdigg, A. E. Feb. 25. Key rings.-A strip of spring metal is bent into the form of a heart, Fig. 1, or crown, Fig. 2, or into any other suitable shape, with the free ends b turned inwards.
Patent GB-189718883-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gentleman's Silk-hat Box.
Inventor: LAVINGTON GEORGE LEONARD
Filed: 1897-08-14
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 18,883. Lavington, G. L., and Wright, E. A. Aug. 14. Hat-boxes.-The box is rectangular, is deeper at the back than at the front, and has an arched lid which is deeper at the front than at the back. The rim of the hat is held by spring pads B against one side of the box, so that the crown projects towards the other side. The box is secured by a strap, which is passed through loops G on the box and lid, and is deflected by shoulders H on the lid so as to form a handle J ; a pin K on the lid engages with an aperture in the strap to prevent the strap from being accidentally drawn through the loops G when the box is open. The box may be adapted for carrying two hats with their crowns diposed towards one another.
Patent GB-189720209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Flanged Copper Steam and Feed Pipes.
Inventor: MUDD THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-02
Granted: 1898-11-02
Abstract: 20,209. Baines, G. H., Jones, G., Howlett, T., Goodwin, T. E., and Mudd, E. M., [Executors of Mudd, T.]. Sept. 2. Metal tubes.-Flanged copper steam or feed pipes are made with their end portions of graduallyincreasing thickness. This may be effected in several ways, one of which is shown in Fig. 4, where the pipe is drawn on a taper mandrel M through a taper die D. The operation of drawing is arrested before the pipe has passed completely through the die, and the pipe is afterwards finished flush. The flanges may be made by forcing into the ends, by means of a press, tools 7, Fig. 2, of successively-increasing taper, the last one being flat. Flanges may also be brazed on. The pipes may be joined by any ordinary means.
Patent GB-189723883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Iron or Steel Plates or Sheets to be afterwards Coated with Tin or Terne Metal or other Coating Metal or Alloy, or to be otherwise Coated, or used Uncoated, and in Apparatus Employed in the said Treatment.
Inventor: THOMAS RICHARD BEAUMONT
Filed: 1897-10-16
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 23.883. Thomas, R. B., and Thomas, H. S. Oct. 16. C,leaning; pickling.-Iron or steel plates are pickled and swilled by passing them continuously, one by one, through an acid bath and then through a washing-bath by mechanical means. Or the plates may be pickled in bulk and swilled singly, or pickled singly and swilled in bulk. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement of apparatus. The plates are passed through the acid bath a by a series of wheels b fitted with hooks b' and mounted on a rotating shaft. They pass to the rollers c, which feed them to the swilling-trough f in which the rollers e are fitted. The baths are preferably heated by fires g, h or by steam pipes i, k, &c. In modified arrangements, the wheels b are replaced by endless bands fitted with fingers, or by a series of rollers, or by an oscillating cradle.
Patent GB-189725578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Mules and Twiners.
Inventor: WAIN JOHN
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 25,578. Wain, J., and Wain, B. Nov. 4. Mules and twiners.-The pressure between the tin-roller axle t and its bearing j due to the strain of the spindle driving-bands k is taken up by a large roller b supported in suitable bearings. The axle t may also rest upon antifriction balls or upon rollers v<1> dipping into a lubricating-trough v<2>; l and x are adjusting-screws.
Patent GB-189728696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prismatic Plates for Refracting or Projecting Daylight through Windows and the like.
Inventor: EWEN JOHN MEIGGS
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 28,696. Ewen, J. M. Dec. 4. Windows.- Fig. 1 shows in plan an inclined frame carrying prism plates arranged to throw the light through an aperture or window A into the room B. The middle prisms C direct the light into the middle of the room, while the side prisms E are arranged to project the light obliquely through the aperture to the sides of the room. The frame may be secured to the top of the window frame, or it may be supported in a vertical position in front of the window.
Patent GB-189730902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Umbrellas and the like, and to Cases therefor.
Inventor: BLUEMEL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-31
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 30,902. Bluemel, C. W., Bluemel, E. A., Bluemel, F. H., [trading as Bluemel & Bros., C. W.]. Dec. 31. Drawings to Specification. Bags.-A case for an umbrella or sunshade with a removable handle is made in a wide flat form to contain the parts side by side, and is provided with straps for attachment to a hand bag &c.
Patent GB-189801590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks, specially applicable to Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: STONES GEORGE BUCKLOW
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 1590. Stones, G. B. Jan. 20. Fastenings.-Relates to a self-locking keyless fastening for miners' safety lamps &c., which is opened by fluid pressure. As applied to safety lamps, the fastening consists of a cylinder A, Fig. 2, attached to the oil reservoir B and containing a spring-pressed piston C. When the lamp is locked the upper end F of the piston-rod engages a recess F<1> in the frame B<1>. To allow the two parts Band B<1> to be secured together, a portion of the bolt F may be cut away. The piston-rod may have a collar provided with a projection I, which is adapted to engage a recess I' in the cylinder end, so that the lamp may be kept unlocked. A. projection may be formed on the frame B<1> to prevent a knife from being used to depress the bolt F. The apparatus is unlocked by forcing air &c. through a port H, which is shaped to prevent the insertion of a wire. Fig. 6 shows a modification, in which the locking action is effected by a wedge L being inserted in a recess in the frame B<1>, as shown. A projection 0 prevents the insertion of a knife. An air port may be provided below the piston to enable the lock to be opened by exhaustion.
Patent GB-189821213-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Sufficiently Resistant Blood-stanching Bandaging Material.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-10-08
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 21,213. Thompson, W. P., [Teufel, W. J.]. Oct. 8. Yarns and threads.-The short fibres of Penghawai Djambi, obtained from the root bases of tree ferns found in Java, previous to or during spinning, are mixed with subsidiary material, such as cotton, sheep's wool, moss-wool, peat-wool, India fibre, silk, &c., and made into threads for yarns and fabrics.
Patent GB-189905027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seeders for Raisins and the like.
Inventor: FENN WILLIAM BEACH
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 5027. Fenn, W. B., and Roat, A. J. March 7. Fruit, stoning.-The raisins or other fruits are automatically fed from a hopper D to a series of pockets A<1> in an intermittently-rotating cylinder A. They are centered by a plunger K, and have the bottom skin cut by a cutter L. The seeds are then expressed by needles carried in a head C, and fall into a casing from which they are removed by a conveyer F<1>. The fruit falls from the pockets or is expelled by pins M<2>. At the bottom of the hopper D is a row of elevators E, each adapted to raise one raisin. The raisins are removed from the elevators by a series of oscillating fingers H<1>, which have pointed ends and carry them to shoots H<3> down which they fall to the receptacles A'. The cylinder A is rotated by means of a pawl a mounted on an eccentric a<3>, and engaging with a ratchet-wheel on the cylinder. The centering-head K and the needle head C are carried by cross-bars B<2>, B<1> attached to a pair of oscillating arms B. The needles are fixed to the head, and are forced through apertures in the sliding nose c' at the end of the stroke. The seeds are flicked off the ends of the needles, when they project through the apertures in the bottoms of the' pockets, by an oscillating plate Q. Each pocket A' is fitted with a centering basket or spring arms, preferably formed of stamped sheet metal, which also serve to "bunch" up the fruit after the seeds have been removed.
Patent GB-189908308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Covers or Aprons for Outside Passengers on Vehicles.
Inventor: BRAWN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 8308. Brawn, C. April 20. Covers and aprons for exposed seats.-The cover A is carried on a T frame B, which is swung over to cover the knees of the occupant of the reversible seat D or C, according to the direction in which the car is travelling.
Patent GB-189917119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Collecting Apparatus.
Inventor: FREEMAN THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-23
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 17,119. Freeman, T. W., and Perry, J. Aug. 23. Dust, separating from air.-Dust-laden air passes in a horizontal direction between baffles e shown in plan in Fig. 3, and on an enlarged scale in Fig. 4. The surfaces of the baffles are smooth, and the dust arrested by them slides down them and passes into a conveyer trough below through the passages l and the narrow passages between the baffles and the bottom g of the chamber. The baffles may be semicircular in section and corrugated as shown ; they are arranged in rows with spaces between them, the spaces in one row being opposite the baffles in the next. Transverse partitions c which support the baffles prevent the air from passing along the trough.
Patent GB-189920997-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Colouring-matters of the Naphthalene Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,997. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Oct. 20. Dyes, artificial.-The reduction and oxidation products obtained as described in Specifications Nos. 15,708 and 15,709, A.D. 1898, respectively, from the intermediate product which is formed in the manufacture of naphthazarin, are first converted into the pure crystalline intermediate product, and this is then heated with a primary aromatic amine, or diamine, with or without a condensing-agent or solvent. Examples are given in which aniline and p-toluidine are respectively used in presence of glacial acetic acid, and in which aniline and aniline hydrochloride are used. Other amines, such as o-toluidine, p-phenylenediamine, or benzidine, may be similarly employed. The products, which are insoluble in water, are sulphonated by treatment with sulphuric acid, or with fuming sulphuric acid, containing about 12 per cent. of SO3, at low temperatures. The reaction mixture is dissolved in water, and the sulphonic acid produced is salted out. These sulphonic acids dye unmordanted wool from an acid bath green shades.
Patent GB-189923236-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Working Two-stroke Cycle Gasmotor Engines.
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 23,236. Abel, C. D., [Gasmotoren Fabrik Deutz]. Nov. 21. Gas engines. - A compressed combustible mixture may be used from a reservoir without the risk of premature explosion in a two-stroke cycle engine by employing a cylinder without clearance, flushing it with air just before the end of the exhaust stroke, and admitting the new charge at the beginning of the out-stroke and firing it directly the admission valve closes. The admission-valve cam m is controlled by the governor, and, in order that the ignition should agree in time with the closing of the valve, the arrangements in Figs. 4 and 5 are used, In Fig. 4, one terminal l<1> of the contact-breaker is supported by a spring k from the valve spindle d, and by its inertia is carried against the fixed one l when the valve stops. That in Fig. 5 is carried on the valve lever h, and is allowed by the gap between the cams m and o to engage the fixed terminal l.
Patent GB-190002268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 2268. Boult, A. J., [Soc. Anon. des Moteurs et Voitures "Aigle"]. Feb. 5. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a vehicle with a tubular framing and belt driving-gear propelled by an explosion motor. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan. On the shaft of the two-cylinder motor b, b is a drum c, from which is driven one of the three pulleys on the divided shaft h, which is fitted with balance and reversing gear enclosed in a casing i, and drives the road wheels by side chains. The belt fork g is shifted by means of a handle g'. From the drum c is also driven by a friction pulley a centrifugal pump r<2>, by which water for cooling the cylinders is circulated through a water cooler, composed of pipes e and a tank t, and situated at the front of the vehicle. Three brakes are provided ; a pair of screw tyre brakes n<5> actuated by a handle n, a pair of band brakes o<3> actuated by a lever o, and a band brake p actuated by a pedal p<3>. To prevent damage by reversing when the trail or safety rods k are down, these rods are connected to the reversing-handle p<1>, so that, whenever it is operated, the trail rods are raised by the same action. The carburetter q is placed near the motor, and supplies the mixture through a pipe q<2> in which is a throttle valve q<3> capable of being actuated by a pedal q<6> for the purpose of regulating the power exerted. Steering is effected by a handle m, the movement being transmitted throngh chain gear m<3> to a two-armed lever M by which the swivelling axle-arms M' are operated.
Patent GB-190013737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cards for Postal Purposes.
Inventor: GRANT CHARLES ADRIAN
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 13,737. Grant, C. A. July 31. Letter-cards; postcards.-The card a is provided with a flap d, which may be folded over the part c and secured by the closing-flap b. The parts c, d are ruled in a suitable manner for monthly statements &c. Advertisements may be shown on the parts which are in view when the card is sealed for post.
Patent GB-190017926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sole-levelling Machines for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 17,926. Lake, H. H., [Klimax Leveller Co.]. Oct. 9. Soles, levelling. Fig. 2 shows a sectional side elevation of a levelling-machine, the shoe being on a wooden last supported by a jack A. An ordinary metal last may equally well be used. The levelling is effected by a contoured roller B, which rotates on a shaft C reciprocated in the manner shown, and is held to its work by plain rollers running on guides C<1>. Theshaft is rotated by toothed wheels E gearing with racks F. The jack preferably rests on an india-rubber pad D on a slide M, which can be pulled forwards to allow the work to be put in place. In a modified machine, the slide M is reciprocated under the roller B. The machine shown is a single one, but the invention is equally applicable to multiple machines. Fig. 4 shows a form of machine for use when wooden lasts are employed. The jack is mounted to slide on a table D<1> which is hinged to a stem sliding in a socket on the table F<1>. This table can be adjusted vertically by the screw and nut shown. The table D' rests on springs E', the tension of which can be adjusted by nuts on rods N. To position the shoe, it is pushed up against an adjustable-stop O shown in Fig. 5. This stop is mounted on a stem Q, and can be rotated to bring any one of the arms P in position, and is held in that position by a spring catch. The arms P are made of different lengths to suit shoes of different sizes.
Patent GB-190100342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reed Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: FOULDS ROBINSON
Filed: 1901-01-05
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 342. Foulds, R., [trading as Foulds & Son, T.]. Jan.5. Loom reeds; looser e e d motions.-In a loom for weaving wavy or similar fancy patterns in cloth, the reed P is raised and lowered, during the movements of the lay, by means of sliding rods M, fitted within brackets N, Q, Q<1>, fixed to the lay R. Arms S, T are adjustably attached to the rods M, and respectively carry bowls S<1>, T', which travel upon levers X, and thereby cause the rods to be reciprocated. The levers X are secured to a rocking shaft L, and are adjusted in position, according to the requirements of the pattern, by rods J, J', to which motion is transmitted, by means of gearing G and the ratchetwheel C, from the usual lever A, which carries the actuating-catch of a dobby. The movements of the rods M, during the motion of the lathe, are designed to move the narrowest parts of the spaces between the dents away from the warp threads, and so diminish the friction. A loosereed motion, represented in Figs. 3 and 4, comprises an angular-shaped casing V<1>, supported by two arms W, secured to a rotary rod W<1>, which carries a bent arm Y, controlled by a spring Y'.
Patent GB-190108586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fabrics for Driving-belts, Mats, Carpets, Ribbons, Scarfs, or other Articles, and Method and Means for Making such Fabrics.
Inventor: HYATT JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1902-04-26
Abstract: 8586. Hyatt, J. W. April 26. Machines for making fabrics by stitching together fibrous materials, threads, and the like; lock-stitching machines locking loops by free loops of under thread ; lock-stitch shuttle sewing - machines; multiple-needle machines; needle-bars, vibrating laterally; needles; feed.-Fabrics adapted for use as ribbons, neckties, scarfs, driving-belts, rugs, carpets, mats, or other articles, are produced by uniting a layer of warp threads by means of stitching threads, in a sewing-machine. The stitching-threads may be made of silk or worsted, and the warp threads of cotton, jute, or any cheap fibre. A series of warp threads g is drawn, by means of rollers o, through a guide-plate j, and beneath a plate a, across the needle-bed f, of the machine. The stitching-threads c pass beneath a guide-bar m, and through the eyes of a series of needles h, mounted upon a carrier k, which can be reciprocated upon a vertically-movable bar l, so as to allow zig-zag stitches to be formed. A looper i carries a locking-stitch e, through the loops d, formed during the downward strokes of the needles, and traverses recesses cut in the front sides of the needles. A second locking-thread carried by a shuttle is employed for uniting the closed loops formed, on one edge of the fabric by the first or main locking- thread.
Patent GB-190108876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Opening of Canisters and the like.
Inventor: EICHHOLZ MICHEAL
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 8876. Eichholz, M., and Jansen, A. April 30. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.- A hollow flange d is formed around the e d g e of the coverfor containing the stripping-wire c and the rubber ring r. After the cover has been put in place, the part of the flange which contains the ring is bent round as shown in Fig. 6 and a tight joint effected. One end of the wire c is exposed in an open soldered part of the flange in order that it may be seized by a key which on rotation rips the flange and permits a removal of the cover,
Patent GB-190109151-A (GB)
Title: A Covered Seat well protected from Weather & having Reversible Back suitable for Tram Cars, Omnibuses or any Outdoor Purpose
Inventor: NEILL JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 9151. Neill, J., and Massey, J. May 3. Seat protectors.-Relates to covers for omnibus and other seats. The curved cover a is connected to hinged supporting-levers b, hinged at opposite ends by pivots b<1>, to levers c, which are pivoted at c<1> to the seat frame, the pivot pins b<1>, c<1> being diagonally disposed, as shown in Fig. 3. Each seat generally has two covers a, which may be lifted from the front or back to uncover the dry seat A' and form a back-rebt. The covers are automatically closed by sliding spring rods d which bear on the extensions c<2> of the levers c. In a modification, the rods d are operated by stops on the back boards f of the cover a.
Patent GB-190112035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttonhole Sewing Machines.
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 12,035. Wise, W. L., [Bielefelder Maschinenfabrik vorm. D³rkopp & Co.]. June 12. Buttonhole - sewing machines; buttonholes, cutting. -The slit is cut by a comparativelynarrow cutter a, which cuts stitch by stitch during the sewing of one side of the buttonhole, so that the same cutter can be used for any length of slit. The cutter-bar b is reciprocated bya cam m acting through a lever c pivoted at d. Normally the pin d is raised by a spring, so that the cutter is out of action. The cutter is thrown into action by a cam k on the ratchet-wheel i acting through a lever f pivoted at g. The cam k can be changed or adjusted to alter the length of slit or period of the sewing at which the cutting takes place.
Patent GB-190117282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamps of the 'Nernst' Type
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 17,282. Drake, B. M., Ram, G. S., and Nernst Electric Light, Ltd. Aug. 29. Incandescent lamps.-An incandescence body G of the Nernst type is placed in series with a steadying-resistance R, R', variable by hand or automatically to keep the current constant as the incandescence body becomes old, when the lamp is supplied at constant pressure. A part R of the resistance may be fixed, and consist of nickel. The variable part R<1> is adjusted until the fixed resistance R begins to show red in the dark. Several forms of the variable resistance R<1> are described. It may consist of nickel, platinum, or other wire wound on a porcelain insulator, a spring contact being movable along it by a screw with a milled head. Or the wire R<1> may be wound partly on a rotatable porcelain cylinder F, and partly on a parallel metal rod S, which may be turned by a milled head M in opposition to a spring acting on the cylinder F. Either of these arrangements may be turned automatically by electromagnetic means, instead of the milled head. In other forms, spring contacts are movable rectilineally along the resistance by a hot wire or a core and solenoid in opposition to a spring ; or a hot wire helix may have its coils closed together more or less by a hot wire or a core and solenoid, to vary its temperature and residtance ; or a hot wire sagged by a spring may be more or less short-circuited by contact with stationary curved metal strips.