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Patent GB-189706090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moistening and Sealing Envelopes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-03-09
Granted: 1897-05-08
Abstract: 6090. Thompson, W. P., [Leech, E. G., and Crowl, C. A.]. March 9. Damping envelopes.-Fig. 2 shows a plan of the machine. The envelope is placed on a table 25, and is drawn between a pair of feed-rollers 3 placed one above the other; the gummed flap is damped by passing over the roller 16, which is made of absorbent material and revolves in a water tank. The envelope then passes over a supporting- table 21 and between a pair of rollers 7, the flap being folded on to it by means of a suitably-curved surface B. The flap is sealed down when the envelope passes between the delivery rolls 5. The lower rollers are connected together by spurwheels and are driven in any suitable manner; the upper rollers are mounted in spring bearings to give resiliency.
Patent GB-189706989-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Instrument for Cleaning and Removing Obstructions from the Stems of Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: BENHAM FREDERICK LUCAS
Filed: 1897-03-17
Granted: 1897-06-05
Abstract: 6989. Benham, F. L. March 17. Tobacco-pipe cleaners.- Consists of a rod or wire a, Fig. 2, fixed at one end to the cap b of a tubular case B, Fig. 1. When the cap is placed on the case the wire rests in the latter.
Patent GB-189709115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machinery for Pressing or Moulding Bottle Stoppers or Stopper Heads, Boxes, and other Articles from Plastic Composition.
Inventor: BRIDGE FRANK
Filed: 1897-04-09
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 9115. Bridge, F. April 9. Moulding boxes, bottle stoppers, &c.-Fig. 2 shows a horizontal section of part of the machine. In communication with the hopper b, which is suitably heated and down which the material is forced, is a tube c in which a plunger is powerfully reciprocated. At the end of this tube is a lateral nozzle c' which is controlled by a cam-operated valve, and which engages successively with moulds f on a carrier g, which receives an intermittent rotary and longitudinal movement. Each mould after being charged and brought clear of the nozzle is acted on by a plunger in line with it so as to finish the underside of the stopper. These plungers j, and the similar ones k, which form the bottoms of the moulds, are actuated by tappets on a rod l supported in the frame, the final pressure on each being given by the screwed spindles k' and j respectively, which are turned as the carrier rotates by arms on them engaging with fixed pins. Just before the charging position is again reached the plunger k is withdrawn, and the plunger j still further advanced and the stopper removed from it by the nippers n, Fig. 8. The parts then return to the position to receive another charge.
Patent GB-189714613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Perfumes.
Inventor: VERLEY ALBERT
Filed: 1897-06-16
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 14,613. Verley, A. June 16. Perfumes.-Ketonic alcohols of the general formula C6H3(C3H7)(CH3)[C(OH)RR<1>] and their ethers, which have an odour resembling that of violets and are suitable for use in.perfumery, are prepared by the following processes :-(1) Cymene in the presence of aluminium chloride is acted upon at the ordinary temperature and in vacuo by chloride of acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, or the like, which is added drop by drop. The product, after washing, is rectified for separating excess of cymene from the ketone formed. Propionyl-cymyl-ketone produced by this process boils at 149‹-152‹ C. under a pressure of 30 mm. The foregoing ketones are converted into monobrom derivatives, in which the halogen takes the alpha position in respect of the CO. group in the side chain, by dissolving them in chloroform, carbon bisulphide, or the like, and adding a molecular proportion of bromine. The bromo compound is then boiled in a reflux apparatus for about forty hours with an alcoholic solution of sodium acetate, and, after removal of the alcohol, the resulting oil is rectified in vacuo. The compound C6H3(C3H7) (CH3).CO.CH(CH3).O.COCH3 thus prepared boils at 178‹-181‹ C. under 26 mm. pressure and has a specific gravity of 1-0574 at 0‹ C. It has an odour resembling raspberry and iris. (2) In a modified method, a chloride of an organic acid is used which has been previously chlorinated, brominated, or iodated, such as chlor-acetyl chloride, and the halogenized ketone thus directly produced is acted upon with an alcoholic solution of sodium acetate, propionate, or butyrate. The corresponding ethers of cymo-ketol thus obtained have odours resembling violets. Hydrolysis of the ethers by alcoholic potash produces the alcohol C6H3(C3H7)(CH3).CO. CH2OH.
Patent GB-189715825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Clarifying or Fining of Worts and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: PUETZ GABRIEL
Filed: 1897-07-02
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 15,825. P³tz, G. July 2. Brewing.-Relates to apparatus for clarifying wort, in which the draw-off pipe f from the clarifying-vat a is maintained at a level slightly below that of the wort in the vat a, so as to prevent the wort from becoming turbid by any strong suction. This invention consists in supporting the pipe f as shown, so that the descent of a float o in the vat a, or in a chamber connected therewith, causes the pipe f to be correspondingly lowered
Patent GB-189716836-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Cooling Liquids.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES
Filed: 1897-07-16
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 16,836. Johnson, J. July 16. Cooling liquids.- Beer, wine, spirits, &c., while being drawn from casks &c., are passed through a coiled tube b cooled by ice, water, &c. contained in a vessel a, which may be provided with a lid a<2>, draining-cock f, and double walls a<1>. The coil may have unions for connecting it between the beer engine or fountain and cask, or may be coupled to a tap c, as shown in Fig. 5 or otherwise.
Patent GB-189723034-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing by either a Gelatine, Intaglio, or Surface Printing, Mezzo-tints or Chromo-mezzo Tints on Lithographic Stone or Metal by Means of Transfer.
Inventor: STURGESS RANDOLPH JOHN
Filed: 1897-10-07
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 23,034. Sturgess, R. J. Oct. 7. Printing, lithographic &c.-Relates to the production of mezzotints on lithographic stone or metal by means of transfer. (1) A gelatine plate for printing a number of transfers is prepared by exposing under a negative a plate prepared as for collotype printing, washing until the lights are clear, and immersing in a bath of hydrosulphite of soda and common salt. The plate is then washed until sufficient grain appears, when further development is stopped by dipping in alcohol, and the plate is then dried and etched with a mixture of water and glycerine. (2) Zinc or copper plates are prepared for printing transfers by surface printing, as follows :-A glass or metal plate is prepared as for collotype printing, and exposed under a negative, washed, dried, and then etched with glycerine and water. It is then dabbed with a damp cloth, heated, and dusted with finest graphite. (3) A copper plate is dusted with finest bitumen, and the grain thus obtained is melted on the plate. A carbon transparency is squeezed on this plate and developed in hot water, and etched with a solution of perchloride of iron. It is then used for pulling transfers.
Patent GB-189723081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Utilizing Induced Draught for the Heating of Boiler Feed Water by Means of Economisers, and also for Heating the Air to be Consumed in Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: WILSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 23,081. Wilson, C. H., and Thompson, W. B. Oct. 8. Air supply, heating.-The products of combustion from a steam-boiler furnace, after being used to heat the tubes 13 of a feedwater-heater, are diverted and heat the air drawn in through the tubes 10. The heated air flows in the direction of the arrows Z to the ashpits. Suitable dampers are fitted.
Patent GB-189800382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Condenser Bobbins, and Beam or other like Rollers.
Inventor: SOUTHWELL HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 382. Southwell, H., and Grandidge, J. Jan. 6. Bobbins.-The flanges g of condenser bobbins, beam rollers, &c. are secured by means of a cap d, which is provided with an axle pin f and with a screwed shank e for engaging with a screwed socket c in the end of the bobbin ; i are screws passing through apertures in the flange g and cap d. The socket c is provided with wing pieces c<1>, which take within a strengthening-ferrule b on the end of the bobbin.
Patent GB-189800781-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Drain Valve for Steam Engine Cylinders, Steam Heaters, or other analogous purposes.
Inventor: BERCHEM ALPHONSE HENRY EMANUEL
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 781. Berchem, A. H. E. Jan. 11. Cylinders and jackets, draining.-Automatic drain valves for steam-engine cylinders, steam heaters, or analogous uses are described. The valves m are kept open by a spring h until live steam attempts to pass, when they automatically close. Means are provided for adjusting the tension of the spring, caps a for connecting the pipes from the cylinder ends, and a plug b for obtaining access to the interior of the T-shaped casing.
Patent GB-189801657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope Laying Machinery.
Inventor: BOONE WILLIAM CONGDON
Filed: 1898-01-21
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 1657. Boone, W. C. Jan. 21. Machines for making ropes.-Figs. 1 and 2 show views, partly in section and taken at right-angles, to one another, of a flier provided with two bobbin cradles 3, 3, but the invention may equally well be applied to a flier having a larger number of cradles. The flier consists of discs 7, 7<a> connected in pairs, by tubes 6, 6, and by detachable arms 8, 8<a>, to tubular journals 2, 4, and 4<a>, which rotate in bearings 5, 5<a>. A peripherally-grooved cam b and two concentric tubes c and fare secured in the journal 4. The strands pass along the grooves in the cam, and are laid or twisted in the inner tube f. The bobbins 10 are carried in the cradles in the usual way, and the cradles themselves are journalled in the discs, which are recessed in the manner shown to reduce the length of the flier. The strands pass through the tubes 6 as shown by dotted lines, and thus, should they break, are prevented from fouling the cradles. The strand from each bobbin 10 passes round a pulley 14 carried by a lever 15 pivoted at its lower end and pushed backwards by a spring against the bobbin end. Should the pull on the strand increase, the lever 15 is pulled forwards and the friction on the bobbin end reduced. Crossheads may replace the arms 7, 7<a>, but the resistance of the latter is less.
Patent GB-189807201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: SHORTLIFF THOMAS
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 7201. Shortliff, T., and Willerton, W. March 24. Annular-c h a mber type. - Within an annular chamber C, between the hub A<1> of the casing and the concentric flange B' of the piston, are situated abutments G pivoted at G' to the casing and piston heads F pivoted at F<1> to the piston. At the sliding ends there are friction rollers G<2> and F<2>. The steaminlet ports a, a' and the exhaust ports b, b<1> are arranged as shown. When the piston-heads pass the abutments they swing outwards, while the latter swing inwards, both being subsequently swung back by the steam pressure. The edge of the rim B<1> engages a groove in the casing, and the solid web of the piston is held against the end of the hub A' by a collar, and by a washer and nuts on a shaft keyed to the piston, which may be enclosed in a hood attached to the casing.
Patent GB-189809479-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Holding Open the Mouths of Sacks.
Inventor: KLESSE AUGUST
Filed: 1898-04-25
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 9479. Klesse, A., and Bohm, E. April 25. Sack-holders.-Consists of a standard b supported on legs u, a and carrying a bow c with spring jaws i at each end to grip the sack s. The bow c is adjustably secured by means of a loop d and set-screw e. The bow c may be replaced by a spring ring with depending pins.
Patent GB-189817017-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preparing Tinned or other Plates, Tablets, and the like, and Producing thereon an Imitation Mosaic or Crinkled Decorative Effect.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD WILSON
Filed: 1898-08-06
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,017. Smith, E. W. Aug. 6. Ornamenting metal surfaces ; metalwork, ornamental.-Imitation mosaic or crinkled effects are produced upon tinned or other plates, tablets, and the like by a combined printing and pressing or stamping process. By the ordinary lithographic or other process a ground colour, or ground colours, are printed upon any desired portions of the plates, and any required designs are printed upon the clear or untouched parts of the plates ; an impression to produce a veining effect may be given. An uneven or crinkled effect may be obtained by means of dies, or by any other suitable means. A lacquer may be used in conjunction with or instead of colours for obtaining an effect of brilliancy at parts contrasting with the dull colours.
Patent GB-189821498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tea Sorting Machines.
Inventor: COOKE ALICE AMELIA
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 21,498. Cooke, A. A., and Soar, A. B. Oct. 12. Sifting tea.-Relates to machines for grading tea by sifting. The tea is fed by breaking-rollers J' from a hopper J on to the uppermost of a series of sieves A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A<4>, A<5>, of which A<1>, A<3>, A<5> are rigidly connected by straps B, D', and A<2>, A<4> by straps C, D<3>. Flexible metal straps E, E<1> of equal length are used to suspend the two series of sieves, and connecting-rods D, D' are operated by a two-throw crank so as to reciprocate the sieves oppositely. At one end of the stroke of each rod the corresponding suspension straps are vertical, so that the two series of sieves rise through equal amounts during their oppositely-directed movements and fall together on the return stroke. The materials are consequently urged always in one direction along the sieves, the tailings being discharged from each sieve by shoots A<7> while the finer grade falls on to the sieve below, where it is propelled in the opposite direction. On each sifting-frame are mounted brushes H which clean the sieve above. Each sieve is covered by an imperforate plate at the feed end for a sufficient distance to prevent the finer materials from falling on the sieve below so close to its tail end as to be inadequately sifted by it. The sieves may be supported by rollers moving in curved slots instead of by suspension straps.
Patent GB-189824305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Setting or Composing Machines.
Inventor: HODGKIN PHILIP ELIOT
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24.305. Hodgkin, P. E., and May, W. Nov. 17. Type, setting.-Fig. 1 shows, in front elevation, a part of a type-setting machine in which 2, 3 are main and branch channels by which the composed types are guided to the horizontal channels 7, along which thev are advanced by an eccentric. A portion 4 of the uprights 1, in which the channels 2, 3 are formed, is movable and is hinged at 4<a> so that, when types are jammed &c. in the channels, this part 4 may be swung back on its pivot 4<a> to release the types. The types in the channel 7 may be moved forward for inspection by a pusher 8 within reach of the operator. The eccentric by which the types are advanced in the channels is made with a throw of less extent than the thickest types in the font, so that thin types are prevented from turning. To support the types as they are pushed into the channel 7, a part of one side of the latter is formed by a movable spring-pressed piece which presses the types against the opposite side of the channel.
Patent GB-189904886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas and like Fluid Meters.
Inventor: GREENALL JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 4886. Greenall, J. March 6. Meters.-Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation. The annular spaces C, D, between the cylinders A, A' and B, B<1>, contain glycerine or other suitable liquid, in which dip the bells E, F, connected to the levers K, N, which, as the bells rise and fall, turn the shaft R by means of the arms K<2>, N<2>, J, H. The shaft R, which operates suitable counting mechanism, is cranked and connected to slide-valves, which work in the valve-box V, and regulate the admission of the gas to the cylinders through the pipes e, h, and d, f.
Patent GB-189912214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Toothed Gearing.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 12,214. Allison, C. A., [Brown Straw Binder Co.]. June 12. Toothed gearing, intermittent. The wheels 4, 5, 6, 7, arranged round the driving-pinion 3, are each formed with a movable segment on the end of a slide 8 which is guided in the body of the wheel and pressed outwards by a spring 9. During the rotation of the wheels the segments are drawn back by the contact of pins on their rear faces with fixed cams ; they are held in the retracted positions by spring pawls 16, and the wheels themselves are prevented from making more than one complete rotation by pins 12 on them engaging with spring hooks 13. The wheel 4 is started by pressing up a spring rod, to liberate the pin 12 and the pawl 16, thus allowing the movable segment to move into gear. The wheel then commences to rotate and, by means of a projection 18 which comes into contact with the tail of its pawl 16, liberates the movable segment of the next wheel 5, and so on from one wheel to the other. The motion may be stopped, after each wheel has made a rotation, by providing the last wheel with a movable projection 18, which may be turned so as to clear the pawl 16 of the first wheel.
Patent GB-189919774-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Device for Transporting and Exchanging Bodies from One Moving Support to Another.
Inventor: POSSIEN GASTON
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1900-10-02
Abstract: 19,774. Possien, G., and Maquaire, F. V. March 13, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Roundabouts; race games; amusements for fairs. -Relates to apparatus of general application in which bodies are constrained to continuously circuit a closed curved course made up of circular arcs. This is effected by gearing together in a horizontal plane a number of discs so that each one is in peripheral contact with two other. Each disc is fitted with clamps which automatically receive the bodies from one of the discs in contact, and transfer them at the second point of contact to the second disc. The Figures show the invention applied to a roundabout. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 an elevation. The discs, four in number, are geared together so as to be driven by any suitable motor in the direction of the arrows. Each disc is fitted with four pairs of clamps r, adapted to seize the standards upon the top of which the horses or cars &c. are fixed. Each standard is fitted at the bottom with an elastictyred wheel n, which runs in, what may be, an undulating track p. Each clamp, which is of the lazy-tongs type, is pivoted in a lever 1 fixed to the rotating platform and capable of a slight movement between stops 4 and 5. The opening and closing of the clamps is effected by the radial movement of the pivots t, each of which is fitted with a roller t<2>, which moves in a cam-groove u or v in a fixed disc k. One diametral pair of clamps works in the groove u, and the other in the groove v. These operating-grooves are so curved that at each point of contact an engaged or closed clamp on one disc always arrives simultaneously with a disengaged or open clamp on the other to which the body (horse) is transferred. Thus, in the case of four discs as shown, each horse travels continuously around a closed curve made up in order of four circular arcs of 90‹, 270‹, 90‹, and 270‹. The invention may be applied to roundabouts, toys, gaming-tables, and the like.
Patent GB-189919999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave Power Air Compressors.
Inventor: PLACE JAMES FRANK
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 19,999. Place, J. F. Oct. 5. Wave mills.-A float 1 is connected to an aircompressing cylinder 4 by a universal joint 11. Air is drawn into the cylinder 4 through a protecting-cowl 17, flexible pipe 14, and valve 21, and is pumped by a piston 5 with valves 27, 23, through a valve 22 and flexible pipe 33 into an immersed buoy 10 which serves as a reservoir and also for maintaining the uprightness of the apparatus. The compressed air may be taken by a pipe 26 to the share or to a floating vessel. The buoy 10 is connected to an anchor 49 by blocks 47 and a cable 48, by which the depth of the buoy 10 may be adjusted. Mounted in or on the buoy 10 is a cylinder 9 with a piston 20 connected by a piston-rod 6 to the piston 5 of the air-compressing cylinder 4. The purpose of the cylinder 9 is to hold the piston of the air-compressing cylinder 4 in a suitable position. whatever may be the state of the tide or the height of the waves. It is filled with compressed air, or oil or other liquid. A spring-closed valve in the piston 20 opens when the full weight of the pistons and rod comes on the fluid in the lower end of the cylinder, and small apertures in the piston 20 allow the fluid to pass slowly from the under to the upper side, and the pistons to sink as the tide falls. When the tide is rising, the piston 5 comes down to the bottom of the cylinder 4 and the buoyancy of the float 1 acts directly on the piston and rod and causes the piston 20 to rise in the cylinder 9, a spring-closed valve in the piston allowing the fluid to pass slowly from the upper to the under side. By this means the piston 5 is kept working at the lower end of the cylinder 4. The pistons are arranged to cushion at the ends of the cylinders, the piston 20 by means of bosses entering recesses 38 and 40 and the piston 5 by placing the valve 22 a slight distance from the bottom of the cylinder. A pipe 45 may be provided for admitting compressed air to the cylinder 9. A railing 58 is placed round the buoy 1. The spring 35 for closing the upwardly-opening valve in the piston 20 is shown separately in Fig. 5. A modification is described in which the buoy 1 is connected to a piston and the cylinder 4 to the rod 6.
Patent GB-189920483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clock-winding Indicators.
Inventor: TORKER JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,483. Torker, J. March 13, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Winding-apparatus.-Relates to an indicator to show when winding is necessary. A semaphore 10, attached to a bail 11 loose upon a shaft 7, is normally kept out of view by a spring pressing on the bail, but, as the bail is also connected by a link 5 to a strap 2 hanging upon the mainspring M the expansion of the spring ultimately pulls the semaphore into view at an aperture.