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Patent GB-189710989-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Preliminary Fining of Iron.
Inventor: DAELEN REINER MARIA
Filed: 1897-05-03
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 10,989. Daelen, R. M. May 3. Converter furnaces.-For the preliminary fining of pig-iron before it is run into an open-hearth furnace, a converter, shown in section in Fig 1, is employed. The converter is supported by rollers B carried by a truck A, and can be oscillated about trunnions D fitted within forked bearing-blocks E. At one side of the converter is a charging and discharging opening 0, having flaring ends and leading into a spout P. The blast passes from an air chamber H through tuyÞres of which there is an upper and a lower series, the upper series M being for the admission of blast when the metal stands high in the converter, and the lower series N for use when the level of the metal is lower in consequence of the wear of the converter lining. Powdered ore may be supplied to the charge from a closed chamber R, which communicates with the air chamber by means of tubes S. These tubes lead the ore into the tuyÞres, and they can be opened or closed at will by means of rotary discs U consisting of two parts of different diameters.
Patent GB-189712899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tips for Billiard and Bagatelle Cues and like purpose.
Inventor: BURLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1897-05-25
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 12,899. Burley, G. May 25. Billiards, bagatelle, and like games, cues for. The tip c is held by a ferrule a which fits on the end of the cue b. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the tip is put into the ferrule from the back, is held by an inwardly-projecting flange f on the ferrule, and rests on the end of the cue. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the tip is inserted from the front of the ferrule and is cemented if necessary, while it rests on an annular recess d. In that shown in Fig. 4, the tip is inserted from the back, and rests on one or more V-shaped tongues cut in the side of the ferrule and bent under the tip. The ferrules may be straight or tapered.
Patent GB-189717447-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Squeezing and Drying Leather and the like.
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID
Filed: 1897-07-24
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 17,447. Wright, D. July 24. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-Relates to a machine for squeezing out water and drying the leather prior to the stuffing operation. A framework A carries a head B adjustable in slides by hand wheels H. Two metal rollers C, D are carried in bearings on this head, the former being shorter than the latter, and serving as a 'stay' roller to keep the roller D level and rigid when in use. The rollers E and F are journalled in the framework A, the roller F being rubber-covered and the roller E made up of a series of loose rings E, Fig. 4, having holes e<3> larger than the shaft c. The rollers D and F are driven by toothed gearing, and the hides &c. are passed over the table K and between the rollers D and E. The latter roller by its peculiar construction and the elasticity of the roller F on which it rests adapts itself locally to irregularities in the thickness of the skins. The rollers D, E may be steam-heated, and suitable troughs may be provided for collecting the water squeeezed out of the skins.
Patent GB-189722153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Producing Retiform Fabrics.
Inventor: SHOULER THOMAS SIDNEY
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1898-12-28
Abstract: 22,153. Shouler, T. S., [Semmler, R.]. Sept. 28. Net-making.-The principal parts of the machine are sets of hooks e<1>, e<2>, f<1>, f<2>, and two sets of carriages d<1>, d<2>. The hooks e', e<3> can be raised and lowered bodily and can turn 90‹ each on its own axis. The hooks f<1>, fa can be raised and lowered, and turned on the axis m<1>, m<2> to separate their top ends, and each can turn 90‹ on its own axis. The carriages can be moved across from one side to the other in the races c', c<2>, which can be moved longitudinally on the bars a', a<2> and transversely to the positions shown in dotted lines to tighten up the knots. The knot is shown in Fig. 1. After a course of knots is tightened, Fig. 4, the hooks e<1>, e<2> rise and rotate, thus catching the thread as shown in Fig. 6 ; the hooks f<1>, f<2> rise, rotate, and descend, also catching the thread ; each pair of hooks now holds a loop as shown in Figs. 8 and 10. The back carriages now move to the right and the front to the left as shown in Fig. 11 ; the back carriages go through the front loops, and the front carriage through the back loops as shown in Fig. 12 ; the carriages now in the back comb move tu the right and those in the front to the left, after which the carriages move through the loops in the direction of the arrows in Fig. 13, and the knots are completed. The hooks e<1>, e<2>, f<1> f<2> now move to disengage themselves from the threads, and the carriages move apart to tighten the knots. At the next course the carriages move in opposite directions, viz., to left instead of to right, and vice versÔ.
Patent GB-189723352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electrodes for Electrolytic Processes.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1897-10-11
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 23,352. Zimmermann, A., [Chemische Fabrik auf Actien vorm. E. Schering]. Oct. 11. Electrodes.-Electrodes are formed by coating glass, porcelain, mica, enamel, stoneware, or other similar material with an alloy composed of gold, platinum, silver, or other noble metal and a small quantity of bismuth, or other metal which reduces the melting point of the noble metal, and enables it to be burnt-in at a lower temperature. The metallic coating formed may be strengthened by electrolytic or galvanic deposits of the noble metals.
Patent GB-189724969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating Water-closets.
Inventor: DALTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-28
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 24,969. Dalton, W. Oct. 28. Ventilating closets.-A detachable rim A is fitted to the top of the basin. The outer depending flange d, which engages with the basin, is perforated at d to allow of access of air, while the inner one C is perforated to allow the fumes &c. to pass away to an exhaust pipe D.
Patent GB-189729390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Apparatus for Transmitting and Receiving Predetermined Messages.
Filed: 1897-12-11
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 29,390. Siemens Bros. & Co. and Holden, C. Dec. 11. Order or alarm apparatus.-Order telegraphs for hotel and other purposes consist of instruments 1, 2, 3 having double indicating-dials for the various wants and their replies placed in the apartments. These instruments are connected at the central to indicators H, a resistance N, relay M, bell L, and battery Z. On receipt of a call the switch K cuts out the parts N, M, L, and places the instrument C in direct circuit with the vibrator V. The instruments 1, 2, 3 consist of an escapement mechanism E, A, R, which is moved by a pointer I to the required order when the plunger is depressed ; as soon as the wheel R is moved contact is closed at B, and on releasing the plunger the call is sent. When the attendant has thrown over the switch K required, the circuit is closed and the vibrator producing intermittent currents causes the instrument 1, 2, or 3 to move backward and the instrument C to move forwards until the circuit is broken by the pin P at B. To transmit the reply, the instrument C is used as above described for the instrument 1, 2, or 3, and the pointer of the latter instrument is turned round through a circle so that it can move back to the desired signal. The relay M is arranged to permanently close the circuit of the battery m until the switch M<1> is opened when the bell L ceases to ring.
Patent GB-189805671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Treatment of Sewage and other Liquids, and for Controlling the Flow of Gas from same.
Inventor: CAMERON DONALD
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1899-03-08
Abstract: 5671. Cameron, D., Commin, F. J., and Martin, A. J. March 8. Sewage filters.- The apparatus described in Specification No. 3003, A.D. 1896, for opening and closing the valves of two or more filters automatically b y causing an overflow from the filters to pass into buckets connected to the valves, is modified by suspending the buckets from a lever carrying the valves. In Fig. 8, the buckets 8 are secured to the valve rods 17 connected to the rocking lever 18. When either discharging-well 1<d>, 2<d> has been filled with sewage &c. from its corresponding filter, the liquid flows along a pipe 19 into the bucket of the other well. Each bucket is provided with a siphon 20, for use in emptying the bucket after every discharge of sewage &c., and each siphon is furnished with a small air valve 20<a>. When the supply and discharge valves of a filter are carried by the same rocking lever, a single bucket is suspended from one end of the lever. When it is desired to discharge the sewage &c. at two different levels, the two discharge valves may be connected to a rocking lever carried by a second rocking shaft actuated by means of a bucket in the manner previously described. The weights of the valves are such that, when the discharging-well is full and the second rocking shaft is actuated, the lower valve remains closed and the higher valve opens, and after partial discharge of the sewage &c. the lower valve opens and the upper valve descends on to its seat.
Patent GB-189809681-A (GB)
Title: A Toe Protector for Babies' Shoes.
Inventor: WRIGHT LILIAN ANNE
Filed: 1898-04-27
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9681. Wright, L. A. April 27. Uppers.-Celluloid, leather, xylonite, &c. protectors fitted to the toes of infants' shoes are held in place by elastic or other bands fastened round the heels.
Patent GB-189811094-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Holder for Paint, White-wash and other Brushes.
Inventor: KINNIBURGH WILLIAM WALKER
Filed: 1898-05-16
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,094. Kinniburgh, W W., and Barr, W. May 16. Paint and whitewash brushes; handles. - Relates to a device for fixing a brush at a variable inclination to the handle b. The handle b is fixed in a socket a carrying a sector c on which pivots at i a frame e in which the handle of the b r u s h is clamped by screws f, f. The frame can be fixed at any inclination by the screw j engaging with the holes or recesses d in the sector.
Patent GB-189821592-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Bending Pipes, Rolls, Beams or Bars of any Section.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1898-10-13
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 21,592. Marks, G. C., [LefÞvre, H.]. Oct. 13. Bending. - Relates to a machine for bending pipes, beams, bars, rails, &c. of any section. A table B, mounted on a frame between standards H, H<1>, is rotated by worm gearing E<1> from reversing- pulleys G. G<1>. Bars I are pivoted at one end to the standard H<1>. The centre bar has its other end fixed on the standard H, but the remaining bars have their free ends guided by a bridge-piece, and are adjustable by screws J. Each bar carries a tool box L, Fig. 9, swivelling on a pin L<1> in a slide K<1>. The box has rolls l shaped to suit the pipe or other section being bent. The roll spindles l<2> have pinions m. Rollers n are symmetrically placed below the box. The table has guides M, formed with a groove n<1> in which the rollers n engage, and also double racks m<1> with which the pinions engage. The pipe &c. is inserted between the rolls and the table rotated, causing the pipe &c. to be fed and bent by the rolls to the shape of the guide M. Segmental guides 0 may be concentrically fixed on the table for simple bends. The machine may be used to bend spirally-corrugated surfaces, and may be arranged to operate in a vertical plane.
Patent GB-189914614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHREYER JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,614. Schreyer, J. July 15. Brakes.- When the pole c is subjected to a pull, the brake blocks carried by the suspended bar p are removed from the wheels. On pulling up the horses, the spring g causes the pole c to slide in the slotted bars a and operate the levers i, o, o<1> to place the rod p in the position shown in dotted lines and apply the brakes.
Patent GB-189918249-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Lubricating Apparatus for Lubricating the Axles of Corves, Hutches, Coal Tubs, and such like.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG ROBERT
Filed: 1899-09-09
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,249. Armstrong, R. Sept. 9. Lubricating corve axles. The grease is lifted from boxes a fixed on the track by chains composed of links g joined together by rings h<1> having spoon-shaped projections h. The chain is made to travel round a drum b, having a yielding head c, by each axle i as it pushes past it.
Patent GB-189920424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shirts and the like Apparel.
Inventor: VOLLMOELLER ROBERT
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,424. Vollmoeller, R. Oct. 11. Shirts.-The neckband c is provided with two or more sets of buttonholes d, so that it can be fastened to fit necks of various sizes. The fastening may take place at the front of the shirt, as shown, or at the sides or back. The buttonholes are arranged diagonally to the band c, and parallel to each other. The invention may also be applied to the shirt front.
Patent GB-189920644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Facing Points for Tramways and the like.
Inventor: FLETT GEORGE
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,644. Fleet, G. Oct. 14. Points and switches for tramways and light railways. A spring-mounted block A is placed in the rail groove, and is shaped so that it directs the wheel flanges coming in the direction E to the groove D, but is depressed by a vehicle coming in the direction C. The block is supported on volute or other springs on a plate M enclosed by a plate G, and is provided with a stop a<2>.
Patent GB-189922009-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Speed Indicating and Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: STAUNTON FRANCIS MALGER
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 22,009. Staunton, F. M. Nov. 3. Speed indicators; odometers.-The shaft d, driven from the wheel of a motor car &c., carries a governor e, e<1>, and, by means of the sleeve f, collar g, and link g', moves the lever h. This action winds a cord i from the drum x and winds a cord j upon the drum against the action of a spring k, and so, through the bevel gear x<1>, y<1>, turns an indicating-hand y over a dial. A "maximum hand" z records the highest speed attained. A pencil tracing on a revolving roll of paper may be used for keeping the record. A train of wheels d*, m, m ... is fitted for indicating distance run by means of a pointer o.
Patent GB-189922486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Bearings for the Axles of Bicycles and other Vehicles and for the Journals of Machinery generally.
Inventor: HEATH FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 22,486. Heath, r. H. Nov. 10. Axle-boxes.-Relates to ball bearings. In order to prevent increase of friction owing to want of alignment or to the bending of the axle, the balls bear against spherical surfaces. Fig. 9 shows a railway-vehicle axle-box with balls P running between the spherical sleeve B and the concave inner surface of the box J and cap K. Rings C, D are secured to the journal at each end. The ring D is formed with teeth, which are passed between teeth on the end of the journal and are then turned to engage beneath them, after the manner of a bayonet joint. A block fitting between two teeth prevents disengagement. The series of balls are separated by rings 0, which are split so that they can be sprung into place. The individual balls are spaced by perforated rings Q having wire loops or staples R projecting internally between the perforations.
Patent GB-189922719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Sweepers.
Inventor: BROWN ALVIN
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 22,719. Brown, A. Nov. 14. Sweeping -machines.- The framework of the machine consists of long curved channel irons B, strongly braced at D, E, F to the vertical bar A, carrying the bind wheels C<1>, and at I, J to the dirt receptacle X. The two sides of the frame are connected by cross-bars G, G', G<2>, G<3>. The sweeping-belt 1 is carried by sprocket-wheels 3, 4, driven from the hind wheels by gear 8, 7, the wheel 4 being adjustable Lorizontally and vertically by the screws 25, 17. A slot in the bar I allows of the adjustment of the pivot rod 34, on which the dustpan 33 is hung, by means of a screw 36 ; the end of the pan can be lifted or lowered by a link 40 and lever 41. In the dirt receptacle X, which is open at the bottom, is placed a truck R with wheels w, w running on rails h, h and situated in recesses in the bottom of the track, so that the sides of the truck and receptacle may be close together ; one side of the truck is lower than the other, and strips or flaps d, g overlap the ends and side. With this construction dirt is prevented from getting in between the truck and the receptacle. An adjustable apron f prevents dust from flying back into the brush casing. When the truck R is full, the door D' is opened and the rails h are fitted with extension pieces by means of which the truck is run on to a larger truck and removed to the dumping-place.
Patent GB-189924385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Holders or Packets.
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN ROBINETTE
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 24,385. Collins, J. R. Dec. 7. Wrappers.-Rouleaux of coins are put up in skeleton cases or holders A formed of sheet metal and having pairs of tongues a<4>, a<5> at the mouth which are folded down to the rouleaux and are locked by a central tongue a<7> hooked over them.
Patent GB-189924739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: ELY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 24,739. Ely, W. Dec. 12. Switches.-Relates to quick-break switches, and particularly to throw-over switches in which the second connection is made independently of the handle. In the forms shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the contacts 3, 3 form one pair and the contacts 14, 15 the second. The switch bar is pivoted at 5, and is connected by springs 10, 11 with the crossbar of the frame 7, which is loosely pivoted on the spindle 5 and carries the handle 9. A positive movement is given to the switch bar when the frame is moved over by the handle into the position shown in dotted lines. Catches may be fitted to hold the switch bar in position until it is moved positively, when it flies over under the action of the spring. This method of operation may be applied to multiple switches, the frame being enlarged and connected by springs to the switch arms. When it is not desired to make a second connection, the posts 14, 15 are not connected with a circuit.
Patent GB-189925748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways Systems, Worked with Alternating Currents.
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 25,748. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Armstrong, A. H.]. Dec. 30. Electric railways.-In third-rail or like electric railway systems worked with alternating single or polyphase currents, the working conductors C, D on the line are connected at numerous points to non-magnetic or non-inductive conductors E supplied with current from the secondaries of the transformers T, of which the primaries are excited from the generating-station A. The number of transformers and the effect on the motors and the current of the self-induction in iron or steel working conductors may thus be reduced.
Patent GB-190009063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-down Taps and Valves and Packing therefor in Part applicable to other Valves.
Inventor: NIXON ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 9063. Nixon, A. May 16. Lift valves; packing- materials.-A screw-down tap or valve, for steam, water, spirits, or other liquids, fitted with a specially-packed valve e disc, is shown in Fig. 1, as a spirit tap. A conical plug or packing C, composed of a mixture of antimony sulphide, asbestos, and rubber dough, is secured inside the cup-shaped valve disc B. The sulphide and asbestos are ground up and incorporated with the rubber dough, and the composition is then moulded to the required shape. The plug may be secured to the valve disc by means of a stud, and the composition may be used for other forms of valves.
Patent GB-190010262-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cycle Gear.
Inventor: ECCLES ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 10,262. Eccles, R. June 5. Driving-mechanism; treadle-levers; frames. -Relates to treadlelever driving-mechanism. The diamond frame of the machine is made larger than usual, and with the seat pillar a' vertical or nearly vertical. The pillar may be stiffened by connecting it with the bottom stay a by a stay a'. To this pillar is fixed a forked bracket n, or pins l on the ends of which are pivoted the treadle-levers k. These levers carry at one end a pedal p, or a foot-plate or the like, and at the other end they are jointed to links i, which are in turn jointed to the short cranks g on the crank axle f. The joints between the levers k, links i, and cranks g are fitted with ball bearings, as shown, for example, in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190010539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Chairs, Tables and other Furniture.
Inventor: EDGAR FRED
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,539. Edgar, F. June 9. Furniture, metallic; joints and connections.- The invention consists of making the parts of chairs, tables, and other furniture of metal tubes connected by suitable sockets. Fig. 1 shows an imitation bent-wood chair, of which the back legs and back frame are made from a U-shaped tube A, A', the seat of a circular tube C, and the stay F connecting the front and back legs of a circular tube. Tubes B, B<1>, socketed to the tube A, form the filling of the back. The legs E are connected to the tube F by screws, and to the tube C by T-shaped sockets e, e<1>. The tube C is supported at the back by a half socket d, Fig. 3, in one with the tubular socket D secured on the back legs. Fig. 6 shows a chair back consisting of side tubes G, top and bottom rails H, H<1>, and three vertical tubes socketed to H, H<1>. The tubes G, G, H, H<1> are connected by sockets J, J<1>. The seat is made up of a U-shaped tube K connected to the back and legs by a double T-socket M, N, shown in Figs. 7 and 8.
Patent GB-190012895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Artificial Manures.
Inventor: ROTH CARL
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-07-17
Abstract: 12,895. Roth, C. July 17. Manures.-Soluble salts, employed as artificial manures, are coated with, or embedded in, a less soluble, or insoluble, material adapted to be slowly di,solved, or broken up in the soil. Nitrates, phosphates, sulphate of ammonia, kainite, or other natural potassium salts may be treated in this way. The material employed for coating or enveloping the salts may be a mixture of soluble glass with lime, carbonate, phosphate or sulphate of lime, Portland cement, clay, sand, peat earth, infusorial earth, or other material adapted to form a silicate with soluble glass. The soluble salts, after being coated with the soluble glass &c., may be coated with bituminous, resinous, or pitch-like material, or they may be treated with solutions of soap and alum. Instead of using soluble glass, as deicribed above, the soluble salts may be coated or incorporated with binding-materials of a bituminous, resinous, or pitch-like character.