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Patent GB-189724432-A (GB)
Title: Improved Water Regulator for Heat in Gas Engine Water Tanks.
Inventor: MASON JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-22
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 24,432. Mason, J., and Rixson, F. Oct. 22. Gas engines.-The temperature of the water circulating through the cylinder jacket is controlled by a thermostat H carried on a platform G in the tank F, and comprising a sealed metal chamber containing blotting-paper soaked with ether or a mixture of ether and alcohol. A rise in temperature causes this vessel H to expand and lift the lever J, which tends to raise the lever of the float valve B and admit cold water to the tank A and through the pipe D to the bottom of the tank F, the hot water overflowing at the top. The thermostat may be arranged to control a valve in the pipe D, as shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-189725649-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Floor and Lining Cramp.
Inventor: REECE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 25,649. Reece, W., and Davies, C. L. Nov. 4. Cramps.-Figs. 3 and 4 show sectional views at right-angles to one another of the cramp for securing flooring or lining boards. The frame A is secured to the joist E by a toothed lever b and a spike d. The plunger B is forced against the board &c. h by the lever C pivoted at f and formed with teeth e to engage with teeth on the plunger. The plunger may be clamped in position by a plate j acted on by a screw with a handle D.
Patent GB-189728735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles.
Inventor: CROPPI GIORGIO
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 28,735. Lake, H. H., [Croppi, G.]. Dec. 4. Stoppers; sealing bottles; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for preventing bottles from being refilled after having been once emptied. The stopper A, Fig. 1, is formed integral with the neck, and the bottle is filled through an aperture in the bottom, this aperture being closed, after filling, by a plug stopper, which is cemented in position, and may be further protected by a seal. The bottle is opened by breaking or cutting the neck at the groove B.
Patent GB-189729917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tongs or Devices for Withdrawing Clothes from Boiling Water.
Inventor: STEVENSON ELBERT BROWN
Filed: 1897-12-17
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 29,917. Stevenson, E. B. Dec. 17. Tongs for remoring articles from coppers.-These, as shown, consist of two members a and a', jointed about a bolt or pin a<2>. One is provided with an offset a<3> having an inclined face a<4> to receive the other member a,
Patent GB-189803579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin Receptacles for Coin Freed Gas Meters.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 3579. Glover, R. T., and Glover, J. G. Feb. 12. Money boxes.-A flat box A is provided which can only be inserted into a shell when its hinged lid B is open and lies back so as to pass through an oblique slot M. After insertion into the shell the lid is turned into the vertical position by means of a handle D outside which consequently comes into register with an ear S, and so can be secured thereto by a padlock Q. Before removing the box from the shell, the padlock is removed and the lid is shut by turning the handle right down. A spring bolt engaging a notched disc on the hinge pin C holds the closed lid till drawn by a key.
Patent GB-189804280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements Relating to the Employment and Administration of Vanillin.
Inventor: MEWBURN JOHN CLAYTON
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 4280. Mewburn, J. C., [Chemische Fabrik von Heyden Gesellschaft mit beschrõnkter Haftung]. Feb. 21. Medicines.-In order to facilitate the use of vanillin, it is mixed with a neutral substance, such as flour or sugar, and formed by pressing or moulding into tablets, pills, or the like, each containing a definite quantity of vanillin.
Patent GB-189805683-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cycle Attachment for Ambulance and other purposes.
Inventor: ALEXANDER EUSTACE CHARLES
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 5683. Alexander, E. C., Spain, A., and Ogden, A. March 8. Coupling, arrangements for ; military cycles; cycles adapted for use as ambulances &c.-Relates to an attachment for coupling together two bicycles to form an ambulance carriage, which may also be used for other purposes, such as carrying ammunition, stores, packs, &c. Two tubes E are connected by clips C, D to the top bars B of two bicycles, and their ends are connected by other tubes F forming a rectangular frame. Springs K fixed to the tubes F support carriers L for receiving stretcher poles. The rear wheel axles are connected by a rod N, and the steering-sockets by a rod W. Struts Q extend from the rod N to the rear forks, as shown. Arms X clamped to the fork crowns are connected by a rod C so that either rider may steer. When the attachment is not required, the various parts are strapped to the bicycles alongside the tubes E.
Patent GB-189806235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Insulators and Method of Making the the same.
Inventor: BOCH JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-14
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 6235. B o c h, J. W. March 14. Pottery.-E l e ctric insulators built up of sections have such sections baked as biscuit ware, and, after dipping, in glaze, the sections A, B, C are inverted and placed in position. Glaze is then poured between the sections, and the whole is baked in a sagger.
Patent GB-189812381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for Weighting the Front Top Rollers of Ring and Throstle Spinning Frames.
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 12,381. Lees & Co., A., and Clegg, J. June 2. Rollers and roller heads for ring frames &c. In place of the usual external weight hook k, the weight hook f is employed. It is made of the shape shown, and passes downwards between the rollers to the link g, by which it is connected to the weight. The axle of the lower clearer roller e is supported in spring blades i, whereby it may be readily removed and replaced in position.
Patent GB-189813446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Expansible Drain Plugs or Stoppers.
Inventor: BURN ROBERT GEORGE LAING
Filed: 1898-06-16
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 13,446. Burn, R. G. L. June 16. Testing, stoppers for. To facilitate insertion at a bend, the discs A and B are closed together, to expand the rubber ring C, by a nut G on the shaft D, which is rotated by bevel-wheels G and H, the latter on a shaft H<1> set at an angle.
Patent GB-189814396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ball Bearings.
Inventor: GARRARD CHARLES RILEY
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 14,396. Garrard, C. R., and Garrard, C. G. June 29. Ball bearings for shafts, dynamos, cycle wheels, &c. The balls run between a tapered sleeve A on the shaft and a correspondingly-tapered casing D. Adjustment is effected by nuts E, E<1> secured by lock-nuts F, F'. Balls may be interposed between the nuts E, E<1> and the ends of the sleeve A. The casing D is preferably formed with a convex external surface, and is mounted in a recessed support C.
Patent GB-189817671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Sealing Machines.
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 17,671. Crown Cork Co., [Painter, W.]. Aug. 16. Stoppering; sealing bottles.-Relates to powerdriven machines for stoppering or sealing bottles with " Crown corks" " or other stoppers. The tool a for affixing the stoppers is mounted on the rod c, which is vertically reciprocated, through the link c<1> and crank g<2>, from the power-driven shaft g. The bottle is placed on the rubber pad i<1> of the bottle rest k, and is centered by the bracket f. The rest k is carried by the piston i, which is supported, against the thrust of the tool a, by oil or other liquid contained in the chamber m<6> of the cylinder h. In case of excessive thrust from the tool a, due to variation in the heights of the bottles, the valve m' opens against the action of the spring-controlled rod o<1>, and permits a portion of the liquid to pass into the piston, so preventing fracture of the bottle. As the tool a rises, the piston is returned to its normal position by the spring n<3>, any liquid in the piston returning to the chamber m<6> through the ports m<7>, which are guarded by the annular spring-controlled valve n. The cylinder h is adjustably mounted in the socket h<2>, by means of the screwed stem h<1> and set-screw h<3>, so that the machine can be adjusted for bottles of different sizes.
Patent GB-189821418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Casting and Stamping Aluminium and other Metal Articles.
Inventor: WILKINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,418. Wilkinson, W. Oct. 11. Castings.-Aluminium and other metal articles are first cast slightly larger than the finished size, and then subjected to pressure by stamping in dies to produce the desired form, the surplus metal or fin being cut off. When aluminium is used, it is first pressed while hot. When cores are used, they are preferably made oval, and replaced by circular mandrels &c. during stamping. The invention is stated to be particularly applicable to the production of cycle brackets, hubs, &c., now produced by stamping, boring, &c.
Patent GB-189823456-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shaving Basin.
Inventor: CHRISTOPHERY HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,456. Christophery, H., Christophery, C., and Christophery, H. Nov. 8. Shaving - a p p l iances. - The soap in a shaving-basin is placed between wire gauze c and an inverted cup f, which is held by a cap g screwed on to the externally-threaded base of the basin a.
Patent GB-189826981-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Evaporating and Concentrating Liquid Solutions and in Obtaining Solid Substances from such Solutions.
Inventor: MATHER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,981. Mather, W. Dec. 21. Concentrating and evaporating caustic soda &c.-Relates to apparatus for concentrating and evaporating solutions of caustic soda and other liquids. The liquid is caused to circulate from a trough 3 through one or more pans 4 heated by burners 6 Cylinders 5, heated by burners 6, also revolve in the liquid. The residues are removed from the last cylinder 5 by a revolving cylinder 10, which is cooled by cold w a t e r flowing through it. A blade 13 strips deposits from the cylinder 10.
Patent GB-189826983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disinfectants and Antiseptics.
Inventor: PLANNER ALFRED
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 26,983. Planner, A. Dec. 21. Disinfectants; antiseptics.-Relates to the manufacture of solid disinfectants or antiseptics for use in cisterns for water-closets, lavatories, &c. in which the disinfectant &c., such as borax, boracic acid, salicylic acid, or permanganate of potash, is prevented from dissolving away too rapidly by mixing it with insoluble carbon compounds such as naphthalene, ace-naphthene, diphenyl, fluorene, anthracene - dihydride, anthracene - hexahydride, phenanthrene, pseudophenanthrene, synanthrene, fluoranthrene, pyrene, chrysene, chrysogen, retene, picene, benzerythrene, camphor, &c. The carbon compounds, say equal parts of naphthalene and camphor, are fused together, and the disinfectant, say permanganate of potash, added and the mixture moulded to a suitable form. The fused naphthalene &c. may be cooled and powdered, and the permanganate mixed in, the mixture being fused as before.
Patent GB-189902745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conduits for Electric Wires or Cables.
Inventor: CALLAWAY EDWARD HILL
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2745. Callaway, E. H. Feb. 7. Conduits are formed of blocks 1 of burnt clay &c. through which parallel openings 2 are formed. The ends 3 of the openings are enlarged, and preferably chamfered so as to receive short sleeves 4 with or without central angular heads 5. The joints between the sleeves and blocks are made by cement. The internal openings in the sleeves are preferably slightly smaller than the openings 2, so that pipes 6 secured by cement, such as waterglass, in the sleeves 4 will not be directly in contact with the conduit blocks. The pipes may be exhausted of air, and plugs 7 are provided for sealing the same.
Patent GB-189912116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing the Steaming of Shop Windows and the like.
Inventor: FOSTER FRED
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,116. Foster, F. June 10. Window fittings. -In order to prevent the steaming or condensation of moisture on shop windows, pipes A containing electric heating-coils B are arranged at the bottom of, or round,'the window frame.
Patent GB-189919898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Settings and External Flues of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BALDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 19,898. Baldwin, J. Oct. 4. Settings and external flues.-The external flues of Cornish and like boilers are provided with covers or doors B, hinged as shown or detachable, to give access to the flues for cleaning &c. and to facilitate the lifting of the boiler from the setting. The doors are lined with fireclay or firebricks, being constructed as shown to retain such lining. The spaces between the end walls and the boiler shell are filled up with removable V-shaped blocks G.
Patent GB-189923200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: RIESSNER ERNST PAUL
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,200. Riessner, E. P. Nov. 21. Musical boxes.-The invention relates to instruments in which a tune-sheet is used for plucking sounding teeth. A number of tune-sheets Bare carried on a movable carriage A, a fixed rod d passing through holes in their centres. Each sheet is provided with a large radial slot so that it can pass readily over the sounding teeth and other parts connected therewith when the carriage is moved from left to right, so as to bring the sheets successively into operation. The comb of teeth and other parts are made as small as possible, so as to reduce the size of the slot in the tunesheets. The rod d is held in place by a hinged arm b, and its middle is enlarged to receive the tune-sheet which is in operation. The edge of each tune-sheet is toothed to gear with a pinion s driven by a spring barrel D. The pinion is carried by a lever C, and is raised into its operative position by a cam x on the barrel. Two forms of plucking-mechanism are shown. In Fig. 5, holes in the tune-sheet engage with levers k. which actuate plucking-wheels p by means of rods o In Fig. 6, the tune-sheet has projections which drive a star-wheel q geared to the plucking-wheel by a chain.
Patent GB-190002370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Maintaining a Constant Speed of a Driven Shaft, Electric Generator, Spark Generator, or other Revoluble Part.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 2370. Dymond, G. C., [Motsinger, H. N.]. Feb. 6. Centrifugal governors.-Relates to means for maintaining a constant speed of a shaft or other revoluble part driven by a shaft which rotates at a varying speed. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention in connection with a dynamo, which may be the spark generator of a gas engine. The armature spindle carries at one end a friction roller 11 adapted to be rotated by the flywheel 5 of the gas engine, and at the other a governor 14 ; it is mounted in a pivoted frame 8<1>, which is by means of a spring 12 tilted towards the flywheel to keep the roller in gear. When the speed rises too high, the governor, acting through the sleeve 16 and lever 17, the end of which engages with the head of a fixed stud 20, tilts the frame in the opposite direction, and keeps the roller out of gear until the speed has fallen.
Patent GB-190005369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Taking up the Slack in Brake Apparatus on Tramcars, and the like, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ANGER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 5369. Anger, J. E., and Nef, J. J. March 21. Brakes, hand. Relates to means for automatically taking up the slack in the brakes of tramcars and the like. The ends of the brake rods F have adjusting-nuts D, D', connected by the chain C. On pulling the lever A to apply the brakes, the link B swings the loose casing E in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 4, and should the lever A, owing to slackness, travel more than a certain distance, the pawl G carried by the casing will travel more than the length of one tooth of the ratchet-wheel D' on the nut D', and then engage that tooth. When the brake is released, springs return the levers A, link B, and casing E to their original positions, and the pawl G turns the ratchet-wheel D' one tooth and tightens up the rod F.
Patent GB-190006036-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of the Homologues of Alphaisatineanilide and of Indigo.
Inventor: SHILLITO THOMAS RICHARD
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 6036. Shillito, T. R., [Geigy & Co., J. R.]. March 31. Isatine anilide homologues; dyes, artificial.- Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 15,497, A.D. 1899, and consists in the substitution for thiocarbanilide, in the processes therein described, of its homologues, viz., symmetrical di - o - tolylthiocarbamide, and di - p - tolylthiocarbamide, and phenyl-o- and p-tolylthiocarbamide. In this manner there are obtained, first, the homologous cyanides, viz.: hydrocyancarbo-di-o-, and -di-p-tolylimide, and hydrocyancarbophenyl-o- and -p-tolylimide, and these compounds on treatment with yellow ammonium sulphide are converted into their thioamides. The homologous thioamides are next converted into homologues of a-isatine anilide, the thioamides of hydrocyancarbophenyl-o- and -p-tolylimide yielding mixtures of anilide of methylisatine and toluidide of isatine, the cycle being formed on either side. Finally, the homologues of isatine anilide thus obtained are converted into o- and p-dimethylindigo, alone or mixed with indigo. The o-dimethylindigo may be sulphonated like ordinary indigo, but p-dimethylindigo requires treatment with fuming sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190006822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Fastenings for Leggings and Gaiters.
Inventor: CULPIN BEN EPHRAIM LAMARTINE
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 6822. Culpin, B. E. L. April 11. Tab fastenings. - Relates to improvements on the legging and gaiter fastenings described in Specification No. 10,522, A.D. 1884, in which two or more perforated leather tabs, secured to one flap, engage over studs carried by the other flap. The tabs b are made in two thicknesses sewn together, to prevent shrinking, and are attached to a strip of elasticcorded material, which is held between a leather flap secured to the legging and the legging itself. The tabs b may be set so far back as not to project, the studs being correspondingly moved. A stiffening-piece h is provided.
Patent GB-190006921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Continuous Gas Muffle Kilns or Ovens.
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 6921. Lake, H. H., [Macario, Scuvero, & Co.]. April 12. Kilns.-Relates to an annular muffle kiln fired by gas supplied from an attached gas-producer, and applicable for firing painted or enamelled window glass, ceramic ware, enamelled metal goods, &c., out of contact with the flame. Fig. 1 shows the kiln in sectional plan, the different parts being cut by section planes at different levels. Figs. 2, 3, 5, and 6 represent sections, to a larger scale, on the lines 2, 3, 5, and 6, Fig. 1, respectively. The goods to be fired are carried on a moving platform b, made up of a series of slabs, which either rest on annular rails running on fixed rollers g, or are mounted on carriages running on fixed rails. The platform passes through an open portion f<2> of the kiln, where the goods are charged and discharged. The goods are fired in the part F<1>, and cooled in the part F<2>. The gases from the producer F<3> enter the channel e, and escape through openings e<1> to a combustion chamber h, Fig. 2, of the kiln. Air, heated by passing through passages in the walls of the producer, enters the combustion chamber through the openings i'. The products of combustion pass along the space k, Figs. 2 and 3, of the double roof, and along side channels to heat the part F<1> of the kiln. The cooling- portion F' has a single roof as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190009873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors, Batteries, and Connections thereof for Propelling Automobiles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HEWITT JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 9873. Hewitt, J., Lindstrom, C. A., and Hewitt, T. May 29. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to electric motors, batteries, and connections for propelling motor cars and like vehicles. Two independent motors are employed for propelling one axle or the opposite wheels on one axle. They are supplied with current at a low voltage from a secondary battery, the fields c of the two motors being permanently connected together in parallel, and their armatures d in series. The battery cells p are arranged in several sets (four shown) which, by means of a suitable switch, may be connected in parallel, parallel-series, or series, as shown at r, s, and t respectively, so as to vary the electromotive force and consequently the speed of the motors. A reversing-switch is introduced at l.
Patent GB-190023010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine for Stitching Pamphlets.
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 23,010. Dorman, W. H., and Dorman & Co., W. H. Dec. 17. Bookbinding.-Relates to machines for stitching pamphlets &c. in which the stitch and knot are of the kind formed in the machine described in Specification No. 21,652, A.D. 1891. The pamphlet is carried into position beneath the needle by a slide b<3>, Fig. 1, on to which it is laid by the operator. The slide has an adjustable stop b<1> and a gravity holding-down foot b<2>, which in the return of the slide is raised to receive the next pamphlet by the engagement of the tail of the holding-down lever b<11> with a fixed cam b<14>. The finished pamphlet is removed from the machine by a gripper s<14> sliding on a bar s<12>, Figs. 11 and 12. The gripper is opened as it approaches the pamphlet by the engagement of the pin s<19> with a cam s<20>. On the return of the gripper the cam s<20> rises, Fig. 12, to allow the pin s'‹ to pass. The gripper is opened by a cam s<32> to release the pamphlet, which is discharged by a stop s<33>. The cams and stop are all adjustable. The feed-slide, on which the pamphlet is carried during the stitchcutting and thread-cutting, is moved during the stitching by a cam having an adjustable connection so that the length of stitch can be varied. The final movement of the feed-slide, however, before the threads are cut, is effected by a second cam, so that the length of loose end is invariable and independent of the adjustment of the first cam. The pamphlet is held on the slide by cam-actuated spring grippers. The partially-formed knot is entered by a finger k<1>, Figs. 23 and 24, which holds it firmly against the pamphlet while the knot is drawn tight. The finger is shaped as shown in order to put a certain tension on the needle thread, and is withdrawn just before the knot is completely tightened. Modifications necessary for a flat table machine are described. Upper thread grippers and cutters are carried on the presser-foot. The grippers comprise a pair of oppositely-moved bars g, g<1>, Fig. 20, the bar g<1> carrying a spring-pressed gripping-surface g<3>. The cutters consist of a pair of scissor-like blades. The under thread cutter and gripper comprises a lever i carrying a knife i<4> and a gripper spring i<2> which coact with one face of the shuttle race. The thread cutters and holders are all operated from one cam. The under thread is placed in correct position with regard to the cutter and gripper by means of a pin n on the finger k<1>, and by a notch on the outside of the shuttle race. To tighten the knot, the following parts co-operate :- a take-up lever, a yieldingly-supported threadtruck, and a thread-lock comprising a U-spring.