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Patent GB-189913250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines for Printing on One Side only of Continuous Paper or Tissue.
Inventor: PREBAY EMILE
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 13,250. Prebay, E. June 26. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces; feeding-apparatus for webs delivery apparatus; set-off, preventing.-Relates to cylinder machines for printing continuous webs of paper or tissue, the cylinder having pneumatic gripping-devices. Fig. 1 shows a machine in side elevation, in which c is the impression cylinder to which the web f is fed from a roll a over guides 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and after printing the web passes from the cylinder over guides e, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 to a winding-up roller d. A loop of the paper f contains a tension bar or roller b. The cylinder is provided with two pneumatic grippers g and 28, Fig. 3, one or the other of which is always gripping or holding the paper. The grippers are connected through pipes k, 30 and the hollow ends j of the shaft i by pipes l, 31 with an air-exhausting arrangement. Valves m, 32 in the pipes are operated by cams n, 33 so that the grippers are put in action to secure the paper at the point 1 and to release it at the point 2, where it leaves the cylinder. A bar h presses the paper on to the suction gripper-bar g. The winding-roller d is driven by a band o passing round a pulley p, geared to the cylinder c, and over suitable guides to and around a friction pulley on the shaft of the roller d. The roll a is driven at variable speed, by a band s and grooved cone pulleys, from the roller d. A blotting or set-off web may be wound up with the printed web, from a roller. The web roll a is mounted in an arm x pivoted at y so that it may be moved down, as shown in dotted lines, by gearing 3, 4, z, for removing and replacing the roll. The framing is so lengthened and arranged that the operator may have access to the roll a &c. in the space between it and the inking-apparatus 10. The machine may be used for printing two or more colours on the web of paper or tissue, and the web is provided with marginal perforations for engaging with registering-pins on the cylinder c to obtain correct register. When thin tissue is being printed the register perforations are in a stronger web which supports the tissue in its passage through the machine. The register pins are adjustable by screws &c.
Patent GB-189915804-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process of Manufacturing an Enamel, applicable to all kinds of Bricks and other Articles made of Clay.
Inventor: WILLEMS EDOUARD PIERRE CORNEIL
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 15,804. Willems, E. P. C. Aug. 2. Enamels.-Enamels for bricks &c. are produced by melting together about 36 parts of silica, 10 parts of alumina, and 7 parts of alkaline matter, and adding 47 parts of oxide of tin, oxide of cobalt, oxide of iron, or other metallic oxides, in order to produce the required colour.
Patent GB-189918322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Delivery of Liquids, especially in connection with the Delivery of Sewage to Filters or on to Land.
Inventor: CAMERON DONALD
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 18,322. Cameron, D., Commin, F. J., and Martin, A. J. Sept. 11. Sewage filters, supplying and discharging liquid in. - The invention relates to regulating the delivery of liquids, more especially in connection with the delivery of sewage to bacterial filters, and consists partly o f improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 5671, A.D. 1898. The counterweight 12, which opens the inlet valve 1 and closes the discharge valve 6, is hung in the discharge well of the filter, so that the force required to open the valve 6 against the head of liquid in the discharge well is reduced. Lost motion between the weight 12 and the valves 1 and 6 allows the valve 1 to close before the valve 6 opens. The siphon 24, by which the bucket 16 is emptied after having opened the discharge valve, is fitted with a check valve 25, which prevents the liquid by which it is filled from passing into the bucket. During discharge, air is prevented from entering the siphon by the air vent pipe 26, by means of a water seat 27. In operation, the discharge of one filter empties the siphon 24 and bucket 16 of the next. A sufficient quantity of liquid to fill a filter is definitely stored by means of a device shown in Fig. 3, which may also be used for flushing sewers or for irrigation purposes. The valve 29 controlling the outlet from the collecting-tank is operated from an adjustably-counterweighted rockshaft, to oppositely-disposed arms of which are respectively connected a float 30 in the collecting- tank, and a float 31 in a tank on the discharge side of the valve. The weighted lever is so arranged as to oppose the motion of the floats at first, but afterwards assist them, so that the valve is held open until the desired quantity of liquid has collected, and is not closed till it is all discharged. The float 31 may in some cases be omitted.
Patent GB-189923657-A (GB)
Title: The Production of Derivatives of Indazol and of Dyestuffs therefrom.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 23,657. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Nov. 27. Dinitrophenylamidoindazole is produced by heating amidoindazole with dinitrochlorbenzene and diluted alcohol in presence of sodium acetate. It forms reddish-brown crystals melting at 261‹ C. It may be further nitrated by acting upon it with a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids at 5‹-10‹ C., and then diluting the mixture with ice, whereby a yellow precipitate is obtained. Dyes, artificial, which dye cotton in a sodiumsulphide bath shades varying from olive to yellowish-brown and possess great tinctorial power and fastness to milling and light, are produced by heating the foregoing dinitrophenylamidoindazole, or its further nitrated derivative, with sulphur and sodium sulphide at about 120‹-160‹ C for several hours.
Patent GB-189924096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Burners used for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: SNELL CHARLES SCOTT
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 24,096. Snell, C. S. Dec. 4. Regulators. - The object is to provide a burner suitable for use with high-pressure gas, which, however, automatically adapts itself to give an efficient light with gas at the normal pressure in the event of any failure of the compressing-apparatus. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the small orifices 0 for the high-pressure gas are supplemented by a larger orifice P, which is closed by a float D so long as high-pressure gas is supplied to the burner. When the gas pressure becomes normal, the float D falls, and gas issues through the large orifice P, as well as through the smaller orifices 0. The float D and the cap H. may be modified to supply the highpressure gas through a central opening or a bye-pass pipe, or the high and low pressure gas may be supplied to the fitting through separate pipes. The bunsen mixing-tube screws upon the part A, and dust-protecting rings and gauzes E, E<1> may be provided.
Patent GB-190003634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in Filling Bottles with Liquids.
Inventor: SHAW ANTHONY GEORGE
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 3634. Shaw, A. G. Feb. 24. Bottle holders; bottling; funnels.-The stand A, which may be fixed to a counter &c., is provided at the bottom with an adjustable drip-catching tray B, and at the top with a funnel D, pivoted in the semicircular band C. A spring E bears on the projection D<1> on the funnel, and normally holds the latter in an inclined position, as shown. A spring-controlled gripping-bar F, provided with a pull-piece, is mounted in the stand, the opposing surfaces of the bar and stand being faced with rubber. In use, the bar F is pulled out, and the bottle, which is placed on the funnel D, as shown, is inserted between the bar and the stand, where it is held on the release of the bar, so leaving both hands of the operator free. The apparatus is especially applicable for counter use in public-houses &c.
Patent GB-190013602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Construction of Plastic Decorations
Inventor: SCHUDT HERMANN
Filed: 1900-07-28
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 13,602. Schudt, H. July 28. Ornamenting.-Decorations in relief on walls, ceilings, and like flat surfaces are made by brushing on layers of coloured quick-drying plastic material, in which string, wire, textile material, shot, or other filling-material may be embedded. Long-haired brushes should be used, filled at the tips only, the bodies being kept clean and pliable. A suitable plastic material is made by adding glue to melted resin, and then adding a paste of chalk and water ; after cooling, boiled linseed oil or other oil and colouring-matter are added, and the mixture is again heated until sufficiently tough. It may be further thickened by boiling, and adding coach varnish. Wax, lime, or shellac may also be added. The process may be used for making imitation beading on glass carrying coloured transfers, to imitate stained glass.
Patent GB-190014108-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Toy Money Box.
Inventor: WOOD FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,108. Wood, F. C. Aug. 7. Money b o x e s.- A money box, formed to represent a human head with the mouth open, is provided w i t h a pivoted frame f, e, the horizontal part e of which forms the tongue. When a coin is placed on the tongue the frame swings back, as indicated in dotted lines, the coin failing into a receptacle b formed with or detachably connected to the head.
Patent GB-190015241-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lubricant for Fibres.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON ROBERT HAMILTON
Filed: 1900-08-27
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 15,241. Hutchinson, R. H. Aug. 27. Lubricating fibres.-Relates to a new composition, for lubricating wool &c., consisting of a mixture of neutral wool fat, soap, and water. Commercial wool fat or " degras" is treated with alkali and, if desired, with benzine, naphtha, &c., whereby the impurities and the saponifiable portion of the fat are separated from the neutral portion, which may then be washed, dried, refined, and bleached in the usual way. Neutral soap is then mixed with the fat in the proportions of one of soap to nine of fat, or seven of soap to three of fat &c., the fat being heated, if desired, to a temperature of 109‹ F., and the soap melted or dissolved in water. The mixture of fat and soap is mixed with warm or cold water to such an extent as is required according to the quality of the wool. The solution may be made of standard grades or strengths, adapted to the general requirements of the mills.
Patent GB-190016826-A (GB)
Title: An Economic Circulating Water Heater for Gas Stoves and Ovens.
Inventor: ANDERSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-09-21
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 16,826. Anderson, A. Sept. 21. Water - heating gas stoves.-The cooking- stove, having burners A, W, grillers C, D, and hot-plate R, is connected by pipes, such as F, Q, V, to a boiler E, so that water continually circulates. The actual waterheating tubes, such as G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, are arranged at the sides of the burners, as shown in Fig. 11, Z representing the flames.
Patent GB-190022601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lighting and Extinguishing Jets of Combustible Fluid.
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,601. Wise, W. L., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Automatische Zund und L÷sch-apparate]. Dec. 11. Lighting and extinguishing gas &c.-The automatic ignition and extinction at predetermined times of gas and combustible fluids in street and other lamps provided with pilot burners is effected by means of a rotary cylindrical valve actuated by clockwork mechanism, supplementary handactuated plug valves being provided for use in the event of the clockwork getting out of order. Arms 12 are so set upon the dial 13, which rotates with the hour arbor of the clockwork, that at the predetermined time a tappet 11 on the arm 12 engages with a pawl 9, Fig. 4, and by means of the lever 8 release the escapement 5 from the stop 7 on the arbor of the fly 4, Fig. 5. The arbor 3 then moves the rotary cylindrical valve 15, Fig. 1, through an angle determined by the gearing to open communication between the gas-supply passage 16 and the passage 17 of the main flame, and to close the passage 18 of the pilot flame, the slots 19, 20 in the valve cylinder 15 being so arranged that the passage to the main flame is opened before the passage to the pilot flame is closed. Similarly, when the tappet 11 on the next arm 12 strikes the pawl 9, the valve 15 is again moved through the prescribed angle to close the passage to the main flame, and to open the passage to the pilot flame. By mounting the pawl 9 loosely on the lever 8, the pawl is moved idly through a distance determined by the position of the screw 10 before the lever is raised. This construction ensures that the pawl falls behind the slowly-moving tappet 11 when the lever descends. If more than two arms 12 be employed, the valve 15 can be operated more than twice within the 24 hours. The passages 17, 18 may be respectively used for feeding several main and pilot jets, and the mechanism may also be adapted by means of slight modifications to other combinations, such as lamps having two main and two pilot burners, in which the two main burners may be alight together, or independently, or both extinguished. Should the clockwork fail to act, gas may be supplied by independent passages, not shown, to either the main passage 17 or the pilot passage 18 by means of the plug cock 22. An additional plug cock 25 is provided to control both the channels 17, 18, and an independent control of the pilot passage 18 is obtained by means of a cock 33.
Patent GB-190100048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles, and Stoppers.
Inventor: DAKERS JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 48. Dakers, J. Jan. 1. Stoppers.-Relates to stoppers for bottles containing beer, effervescent wines, &c. The neck A of the bottle, Fig. 2, is flared outwardly, and is closed by the stopper C of metal, porcelain, &c. The top plate 1 of the stopper fits over the bottle mouth, and has a flange 2 which fits into the mouth. The plug of the stopper is tubular and contracted at the open lower end 4, and has an exterior flange 11, between which and the bottom flange the rubber packing-washer 5 is located. The washer is protected by a cover 6 of sheepskin &c., which is secured at its lower edge by the washer 5, as shown. The bottle neck is formed with two holes, to receive the inturned ends 8 of a wire locking-bail, the ends 8 engaging over the flange 11 to hold the stopper in position. To permit the insertion or removal of the stopper, the ends 8 are sprung outwards by pulling the bail over the inclined lugs 13, 14 on the neck. This bail mechanism may be employed for securing the stopper shown in Fig. 4, and the Provisional Specification also states that it may be employed for securing corks. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the stopper is secured by spring catches 19 engaging in the groove 20. The lower end of the stopper is made conical, and is formed with washer grooves 7, 17. The washer 5 is inserted in the groove 7, and, when the stopper is inserted, its outer edge is bent upwards into the groove 17, as shown. Another form of stopper, adapted to be secured in the neck by the action of a pressure rod inserted in the tubular body of the stopper, is described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190101315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screws, Nuts, and Washers.
Inventor: WHEATLEY ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1315. Wheatley, A. J. Jan. 21. Washers, screws, and nuts.-A washer d is connected to a screw or nut, and is free to turn thereon. The Figures show several ways of carrying out the invention. The washer may have external or internal lugs for bending into an external or internal groove c.
Patent GB-190102469-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Enriching Coal Gas.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2469. Imray, O., [McLean, J. R.]. Feb. 5. Carburetting.- A raised reservoir 22 contains a hydrocarbon oil, which is delivered through a tube 23, having taps 26, 25 and a U-bend seal 24, to a funnel 21 and a tube 19 having a seal 20. It passes thence to one of the gas retorts 6 in the bench 5. Entering this through the tube 17, the oil passes through the bent tube 16, and then escapes to the larger tube 13, having a cap 14 at one end. Passing to the other end of this tube, it enters the charged retort 6, and escapes with the coal gas up the ascension pipe 9 to the hydraulic main 8. In its course through the retort, the oil travels four times through its length, and is thrice expanded, the result being that the oil is completely converted into gas and is also rendered permanent. Within the hydraulic main, it mixes with the coal gas from the other retorts in the bench. The carburetted gas is then drawn by the exhauster 10 through the tube 11, and sent to the purifying- apparatus. When it is required to clean out the narrow tubes 16, steam is admitted from the tube 27 to the tube 17.
Patent GB-190118676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps.
Inventor: DAWSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-09-18
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 18,676. Daw- son, A. Sept. 18. Compressing.-A double-acting pump delivers the air from both ends to a chamber 26 through a cylin- drical chamber 15 constituting a valve carrier and com- posed of top and bottom plates 22, 23 and a cylindrical portion 24. The air is drawn into the top of the pump through a valve 11 and tube 13, and into the bottom through suitable valves. It escapes from the top through a tube in the chamber 15 with a valve over it, and from the bottom through the passages 32, 34 and valve 36. The air passes out of the chamber 26 through apertures 28 to the pipe 29.
Patent GB-190119278-A (GB)
Title: Brake Mechanism, for Cycles, and Motor Vehicles
Inventor: HULSE FRANK
Filed: 1901-09-27
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,278. Hulse, F., and Gray, J. Sept. 27. Brakes; balance gear.-Relates to the applica- tion of brakes to balance gear, for cycles and motor vehicles, such as that described in Specifica- tion No. 7752, A.D. 1892. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the usual axles F terminate in bevel- wheels E, gearing with wheels D mounted on a pin carried by a flanged brake disc B secured on one axle F. The driving chain-wheel J, which is loosely mounted on, and is connected by, a free- wheel clutch I to a ring H secured to the axle F, has secured to it a cam ring K, the teeth of which engage, on back-pedalling, with a lever L carried by an axle L<1> pivoted in the axle-box A and formed with an external handle N which, when turned past a stop 0, raises the lever L out of action, and allows the vehicle to be wheeled backwards. A spring, not shown, presses the lever L on to the cam. The other end of the lever L engages one end of a spring brake band M, carried on a flange A' of the box A with its other end abutting against a stop formed on the box A so that, when the lever L is actuated, the band M is expanded against the flanged brake disc B and retards the vehicle. In a modification, the band M is contracted on to the disc B by the lever L engaging a lug formed on one end of the band, which is bolted to the box A at its other end. In another modification, shown in Fig. 6, the lever is replaced by a trip L<2> pivoted in a slot in the band M and engaging a lug M<3> formed on the band. It is pressed into action by a spring P', and may be lifted out of action by an arm passing through a slot in the box A. In Figs. 7 and 8, which show a modification in which the brake may be applied either by hand or by back-pedalling, the axle L is hollow, and carries within it the axle of a cam Q which engages the band M and is actuated by suitable means applied to its arm R. The cam K may be connected to the wheel J by a back- pedalling clutch, to avoid the noise made by the lever K springing past the teeth, or it may be replaced by a ring having studs or recesses instead of teeth to engage the lever L. Figs. 10 and 11 show a form in which brake bands M, M are simultaneously applied to brake discs B, B secured to the wheels E, E. A cross-bar connecting the bands M, M is engaged by a lever L, which is pivoted on an axle S mounted in the axle-box A, and engages, on back-pedalling, with the teeth of the chain-wheel J. The lever L is pressed into action by a spring P, but may be held out of action by a link T pivoted to a lever Q, so that it can be turned over a lug formed on the lever L. The lever Q, which also engages the bar U, is pivoted on the axle S, and is connected to suitable hand-actuated mechanism.
Patent GB-190124965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly-catchers, and in their Manufacture.
Inventor: TRIPP THOMAS MUNDY
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 24,965. Tripp, T. M., Jackson, H., and Jackson, W. B. Dec. 7. Traps for flies. Relates to sticky flycatchers. A strip of paper D is first crimped and then folded upon itself as shown in Fig. 2, and placed in a cylindrical receptacle A having a slot G through which the strip D can be pulled out as required. A thick strip H, secured to the end of the strip D, prevents the latter from being pulled entirely out of the receptacle A. Discs or covers, such as C, are fixed in the ends of the receptacle A, and form guide-surfaces for the strip D. The sticky composition is placed in the receptacle A, and coats the strip D.
Patent GB-190212813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tram Car Seats and the like.
Inventor: BILLINGTON ROBERT
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 12,813. Billington, R. June 5. Deck-seats.- The surfaces of reversible deck and other outdoor seats are protected from the weather when not in use. The pivoted frames C have pairs of weighted pivoted seats D, D', which, when vacated, automatically assume the position shown on the left of Fig. 4 in which the seat D' serves to prevent a person from picking the pockets of the occupant of the seat D. An apron R wound on the spring roller P may be used to protect the knees of persons using the seat behind. The seats, when not in use, are protected by the pivoted guard G.
Patent GB-190213252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels and Pulleys
Inventor: PICKERING JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 13,252. Pickering, J. R. June 11. Metallic wheels; disc wheels.-Wheels &c. are made with radially-corrugated disc centres, or with corrugated metal spokes, secured to wood or metal hubs and to T, or other, section rims fitted with tyres in the form of a hoop or of a series of segments. Figs. 1 and 2 show a wheel with spokes, and Figs. 5 and 6 another with disc centres. The discs may have the corrugations extending to the outer edge. Fig. 4 shows a H -section rim in which a rubber tyre is held by transverse pins ; the outer flanges may be inclined inwards to form a groove of dovetailed section, whereby the pins may be dispensed with ; the rim may be built up of angleirons, or a channel iron may be secured outside a T-iron rim. The outer edges of the discs may be separately secured to angle-irons &c. fixed to the rim at some distance apart.
Patent GB-190219804-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Hydrocyanic Acid.
Inventor: WOLTERECK HERMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1902-09-10
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 19,804. Woltereck, H. C. Sept. 10. Cyanides ; hydrocyanic acid.-A gaseous mixture of, preferably, equal parts of ammonia, a carbon compound, and hydrogen is passed over a suitable catalytic agent, such as platinized pumice, strongly heated and contained in a reaction chamber or series of chambers. The hydrocyanic acid may be collected, or it may be absorbed in caustic potash or soda to produce a cyanide. The carbon compound may be carbonic oxide or acid, or benzene, acetylene, ethyl or methyl alcohol, &c. Water gas may be employed for supplying a mixture of carbonic oxide and hydrogen. The gases or vapours should be free from water. The Provisional Specification states that freshly-reduced iron may form the catalytic agent.