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Patent GB-189818522-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrolytic Apparatus for the Production of Alkali.
Inventor: THOMSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,522. Kelvin, Thomson, W., Baron. Aug. 30. Chlorine; hydrogen.-Relates to making alkali by the electrolysis of sodium chloride or other salt, using a moving mercury cathode. The shallow trough shown has a central dividing- partition P, and a number of low transverse partitions a and barricades b. Passages c are made under the partition P, so that the thin layer of mercury, which covers the bottom of the trough, can circulate as indicated by the arrows. The trough may be slightly inclined from the inlet to the outlet. Brine is introduced into the cell A, and water into the cell B above the mercury. Carbon anodes are used in the cell A, which is provided with a gas-tight cover to collect the chlorine given off. In this cell sodium amalgam is formed. In the cell B the amalgam :s decomposed, mercury being re-formed and alkali and hydrogen liberated. The cell is provided with a corrugated iron cover, supported in the water just above the mercury or glass or earthenware supports, (which may be the tops of the partitions and barricades), and metallically connected with mercury in the trough H. This mercury is connected with the negative electrode, and communicates with the mercury in the cell B. By this means the decomposition of the amalgam is facilitated. The mercury in the last pool F, which is slightly deeper than the others, is raised by a mechanically-operated ladle, and delivered to the trough G, from which it flows back to the first pool E. To discharge the apparatus, conical rubber plugs, which close holes bored upwards through the bottom to the passages c, are withdrawn. These plugs are alt carried by a transverse bar, which can be raised and lowered within guides, so that all the plugs may be withdrawn or replaced simultaneously.
Patent GB-189820754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recording Devices.
Inventor: KING HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-01
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,754. King, H. Oct. 1. Tell-tales for checking the time occupied in doing a piece of work &c. Two or more registering-dials are so mounted on a sliding or rocking frame or frames that they may be moved into gear with a wheel on, say, the minute-arbor of the clock. The dials have minute and hour hands, and a third hand showing seconds or other short periods to indicate that the dial mechanism is correctly in gear. The form of apparatus shown in Fig. 7 has six dials, mounted on sliding sleeves R with spring tongues taking into holes to adjust the exact positions in or out of gear. The minutehand is driven by the wheels G, F, D, the last wheel being mounted on the minute arbor of the clock A. As shown, the two lowest dials are working and the rest stationary. Memorandum tablets S may be mounted on the frame adjacent to the dials.
Patent GB-189821119-A (GB)
Title: Hameless Collars.
Inventor: SIMPSON HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 21,119. Simpson, H., and Simpson, C Oct. 7. Collars, neck; lining and padding.-The padding A is attached to a sheet - metal casing B with which no hames are used. The traces are attached to buckles C on arched metal straps H riveted to the casing. The padding is attached by wrapping the edges of the lining round a cane or iron rod which is afterwards enclosed in the beads B. An inner strengthening-plate is arranged at L, and inner and outer strengthening-plates are bolted together at the top J and bottom G. The padding is omitted at the bottom to prevent pressure on the windpipe.
Patent GB-189824313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Frames and Driving Mechanism of Cycles, Motor Cars, and the like.
Inventor: SAWYER NORTON ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 24,313. Sawyer, N. A., Sawyer, S. G., and Sawyer, W. Nov. 17. Motor road vehicles.-In order to allow the use of a large chain-wheel C on the crank axle without lengthening the frame, the stay A is cranked at A<2>, or both at A' and A<2>, as shown. The part of the tube between A' and A<2> is slightly flattened, or two smaller tubes may be used. The cranks may be formed by bending, or by the use of lugs. The opposite stay may be similarly shaped.
Patent GB-189824525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Automatically Supplying and Controlling the Supply of Weft or Filling in Shuttles of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: DRAPER GEORGE OTIS
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 24,525. Draper, G. O. Nov. 21. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in automatically; weft, cutting. - Upon the breast beam A<40> is pivoted a lever a<4>, Fig. 4, upon which is pivoted another lever a<9> formed at one end with a feeler a<x> to pass through holes in the shuttle box and shuttle at each beat-up, and at the other end with a blade a<15> to engage with another blade a<23> on a stud a<22>. At the opposite side of the fulcrum a<6> from the feeler a<x> is a split bearing a<10> to carry an adjustable screw stud a<13>, which is clamped in position by a screw a<12> and is formed to enter a hole in the shuttle box and bear against the shuttle. Normally the feeler engages with the weft before the stud engages with the shuttle, but, when the weft is exhausted to a predetermined amount, the stud engages first and brings the blade a<15> into engagement with the blade a<23>. A bunch of yarn is wound upon the bobbin at the beginning of the spinning operation, or the peg itself may be enlarged near its base. The blade a<23> by means of an arm a<24> and connecting-rod c<2> shifts a cam c, which, by acting upon a dog d<6>, rocks an arm d<4>, pivoted at d' on a finger d', and brings a latch upon it into engagement with the ordinary weft hammer. The movement of the latter in turn swings the arm d' on the dog d<6> as a fulcrum, and so throws out the finger d<2> and rocks the shaft d'. This action causes a fresh weft-carrier to be inserted in the shuttle, and the thread of the ejected weft-carrier to be severed, provided that the shuttle is properly boxed. The weftchanging mechanism is brought into action by the engagement of an arm on the stud f, Fig. 7, with a bunter on the lay, the arm being operated from the shaft d<1> by arms h', g and a link g<2>. The tbread-severing mechanism comprises blades o<2> connected by a link o<5> with a rocking arm o<6>, which is operated through an arm t<5> and spring latch t<7>, by the engagement of an arm g<1> on the shaft d<1> with a dog w<x>. When the shuttle is not properly boxed, a feeler k<2> by connections k<x>, h<2> prevents the elevation of the arm g, and thus keeps the weft-changing and thread-severing mechanisms out of action. The latter mechanism is capable of being shifted along the lay for use with webs of different widths.
Patent GB-189826128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stone Sawing Machines.
Inventor: STEAD EZRA
Filed: 1898-12-10
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,128. Stead, E., and Rhodes, E. Dec. 10. Sawing stone.-Instead of attaching the connecting-rods H direct to the saw frame E, they are pivoted to extensions G of two of the radius rods D by which the frame is swung from the feedsaddles B.
Patent GB-189900102-A (GB)
Title: Means for Producing Battery Electrodes.
Inventor: WILLARD THEODORE ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 102. Willard, T. A. Jan. 3. Planing and shaping; tool-holders; tools.-Relates to the manufacture of electrodes for secondary batteries, and consists in the use of a cutting- tool M, Fig. 10, by which a series of leaves or ribs 27, Fig. 9, are formed on a plate P, the leaves serving to hold the active material in place. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the machine for cutting the plate P. The tool M is fixed to a holder 10, which is pivoted to a piece 7 which is reciprocated by a crank. The tool M cuts the plate P in its forward stroke, but in its back stroke the tool is held up from the work by a pin attached to it and running on the top of the spring piece 15. The plate P is moved forward after each cut by ratchet and pawl mechanism W, 24 operated by the crank, and the spaces between the teeth on the wheel W are such that at intervals a leaf or rib 28, Fig. 9, is cut thicker than the others, so as to stiffen the plate. The piece 44, Fig. 9, serves to even the edges of the leaves 27, 28, and modified forms of this piece 44 are described. The cutting-part of the tool M may be in the form of a rotary disc.
Patent GB-189900600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: STOREY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 600. Storey, W. J. Jan. 10. Toothed gearing, epicyclic, for bicycles &c. The crank axle A carries arms B, on which are mounted bevel pinions B<1> which gear with a fixed bevelwheel D and a bevel-wheel E connected to the boss of the chain-wheel F. The frame tubes a, b, c are fixed to cross-pieces connected to plates C carrying the gear. The various parts are fitted with ball bearings as shown. A tube B<x>, closed by a cap B<4>, serves to hold oil for lubricating the bevelwheels.
Patent GB-189901336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scarifiers or Apparatus for Breaking Up Roads and the like.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 1336. Marshall, J. Jan. 19. Roads &c., repairing.-Relates to scarifiers of the kind described in Specification No. 8907, A.D. 1898, and consists in the method of raising and lowering the tool out of and into action. Eyes H<3> on screw rods H' embrace the ends of the spindle of the tool beyond the pivoted frame F. The rods pass through nuts H<1> formed as worm-wheels and carried in brackets E<3> on a shaft E<2> which is mounted in the saddle C traversed by the screw D. A shaft h, operated by hand-wheels g<1>, carries worms H, by which the worm-wheels H<1> are rotated and the rods H<2> screwed up or down.
Patent GB-189902673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Solidifying Spirits.
Inventor: HEMPEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 2673. Hempel, H. Feb. 6. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-Relates to the process of obtaining spirits in a solidified form described in Specification No. 1843, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Beverages], in which the spirits are mixed with a saponified substance formed of fat or tallow, stearic acid, salt, and caustic soda. This invention is for apparatus for effecting the mixture of the spirits with the saponified material. The mixture is effected in a vessel b provided with agitating- appliances w operated by a handle k. The vessel b is heated by.steam supplied through the pipe d to a jacket o, and this jacket extends round the discharge pipe r<2>, to prevent the mixture from solidifying before it has passed through the cock h<2>. The saponified mass is introduced into the vessel b through the door a.
Patent GB-189903273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tracheotomy, Laryngotomy and Bronchotomy Tubes.
Inventor: ARNOLD JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 3273. Arnold, J. E. Feb. 14. Tracheotomy and the like, appliances for; cannulas. -Tracheotomy, laryngotomy, and bronchotomy tubes are made with inner and outer metallic or other cylindrical parts B, A, having respectively flanges B', A', flaps B<2> , A<2>, and the side parts B<3>, A<3> opposite the flaps cut away, and the side portions of the outer or of both the parts extending beyond the flaps to serve as supports for the walls of the trachea. To place the tube in position, the part A is first inserted, and then inside this the part B, and the flanges A<1>, B<1> are brought together and secured by a fastening, e.g., a tongue-piece B<5> on the part B rests in an indentation A<5> of the part A and is secured by a pivoted catch A<6>, while a winged button A<7> holds the opposite parts of the flanges.
Patent GB-189907561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Pots.
Inventor: MORGAN JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7561. Morgan, J., and Jerem i ah, D. April 11. Chimney tops.- Consists of a pearshaped pot with air inlet at bottom and a wind guard at top.
Patent GB-189913339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self-generating and Self-regulating Acetylene Gas Producing Apparatus applicable to Cycle and other Lamps and Means for Attaching the same to Cycles.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 13,339. Marks, G. C., [Pauli Lamp Co.]. June 27. Acetylene lamps; velocipede lamps.-An acetylene generator, operating automatically by intermittent contact of water with carbide, is shown in section in Fig. 4, a part omitted from Fig. 4 being shown in Fig. 7. A casing b, a, 2, open below only, receives a cylinder g, which is secured by turning a base-plate l so that inclined projecting parts on it engage corresponding projections in the casing; the open top of the cylinder g is thus forced into tight contact with packing k in the casing. The cylinder g is divided by a disc i, which carries an inner cylinder h so that the open top of the cylinder also bears against the packing k, when the generator is closed. A carbide holder n, open at the top, is placed in the inner cylinder ; the holder carries a tube o, slit longitudinally, and opening below the holder, in the inner cylinder. The disc i carries a tube p, Fig. 7, in which an inner tube q can be turned by hand ; the tube q is plugged and perforated to serve as a stop valve. The space above the disc i and between the cylinders g, h is open to the atmosphere through an opening t in the tube q, and is partly filled with water. Some of this descends by an opening r in the valve tube q to the closed space below the cylinder h and disc i, where a volume of air is thus enclosed and compressed. The water can rise through a small hole in the cylinder h, and the slit tube o, to the carbide. If too much gas is generated, the water is driven back from the tube o ; if the excessive generation continues, the gas escapes through the valve opening r, the water above the disc i, and the opening t to the atmosphere. Ordinarily the gas passes within the top of the casing b, through a tube c and a cooling-space 2, to a burner tube d. When the valve tube q is turned, the water-supply opening r is closed, and another hole s is opened, above the water, to allow escape of excess gas. The air enclosed below the disc i prevents water from being passed into the carbide container by shucks or tilting. In a modified form, the valve tube, Fig. 7, is dispensed with, water being admitted to the air space through a small straight tube, and to the inner cylinder through an angular tube provided with a screw valve. The cylinder g is screwed in the casing by pins engaging bayonet slots in a movable connecting-ring. Reflector holders.-A reflector e is provided with arms f connected by a screw, to grip the burner tube d. The reflector may thus be lifted off, or turned in any direction. When used on a bicycle, the reflector, or the lamp itself, mounted on a pivot, may be connected by two cords, springs, and hooks with eyes clamped near the ends of the handle-bar, so that the light may be projected in the direction steered.
Patent GB-189913496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying Rubber Soles to Leather Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD GEORGE FRANKLIN
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,496. Lake, H. H., [Butterfield, G. F.]. June 29. Soles.-Relates to means for attaching rubber soles. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, partly in section, and Fig. 2 a cross-section, of the apparatus employed. The framing A has an overhanging, recessed head in which is secured a cylinder B. To this cylinder some fluid under pressure is supplied in the manner shown to hold the shoe against the sole. The last is hinged to the piston-rod as shown in Fig. 3, and is adjusted by means of screws k. Cold water is circulated through it to keep the shoe cool, and it is surrounded by an inflatable cushion N. The sole to be attached is placed in a mould formed in a plate secured to the top of a box G, to which steam is supplied for vulcanizing purposes, and cold water for cooling purposes. The edges of the insole or welt are held down by hinged plates L, L, adjusted by screws m, m, and S. Passages L<1> are formed in these plates to which compressed air is supplied. Jets escaping through perforations cool the shoe.
Patent GB-189918348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HALLETT JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 18,348. Hallett, J., and Halliday, G. Sept. 11. Plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to steam boilers of the kind described in Specification No. 5582, A.D. 1899, in which flue tubes pass concentrically through the water tubes. The headers are provided with removable outer covers into which the flue tubes are secured, as shown in Fig. 4, the tubes having collars at each end against which plugs 15 bear. In this way the tubes may be disconnected at one end and simultaneously withdrawn, with the tube plate, at the other.
Patent GB-189918959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps for Closets, Urinals, Lavatory Basins, Ventilation Pipes, and the like.
Inventor: HOUSEHOLD MARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,959. Household, M. W., and Ardley, P. T. Sept. 20. Valves.-A valve for the admission of air to prevent the siphonage of closet traps, which may also be applied to ventilating-pipes, consists of calottes g, f mounted on a stem e. The lower of these, f, which bears against a seat c, rises, to allow the entrance of the air, but closes to prevent backflow. In a modification the valve seat c is vertical, and the calotte is suspended by a hook, and it may be pressed against the seat by an aluminium spring. Reference is made to Specification No. 1141, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Drains &c.].
Patent GB-190002261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: UPTON COLCORD
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2261. Upton, C. Feb. 5. Variable-speed and reversing gearing. - The driving-shaft 1 has keyed to it a pinion 20 which gears with two sets of pinions 17, 24. The pinions 24 are carried by a loose brake drum 23, and the pinions 17 by a disc 15, fixed to the driven part 2, and a ring 19. The ring is toothed internally at 25, to gear with the pinions 24, and is adapted to form a guideway for an internal wheel 21, which gears with the pinions 17 and is fitted with a brake. The driven part 2 may be connected directly to the shaft 1 by means of a clutch, such as the expanding-ring friction clutch 5, 6 shown in the Figures. By applying the brake to the wheel 21, the driven part is caused to rotate in the same direction as, but at a lower speed than, the shaft. By locking the drum 23, the motion is reversed. The clutch may be provided with a brake.
Patent GB-190002623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Bicycles and Motor Mechanism therefor.
Inventor: LUTHI HERMANN
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 2623. Luthi, H., and Zurcher, E. Feb. 9. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to motor bicycles and their motor mechanism, and is especially intended to provide means for transforming an ordinary bicycle into a motor bicycle. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation. The motor is disposed between the lower frame tube 3 and the front wheel. and the casing is furnished with a collar 11 for securing it in position. The motion is transmitted from the motor pulley 13 to a ring 14. fixed to the wheel spokes, hy a chain or belt 12. A fixed guide 16 is provided on the motor casing for the exhaust-valve spindle 17, which is worked by the cam 19, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. To this cam is attached the ignition cam 21, relatively to which the sparking-device mounted in the insulating and dust-excluding casing 34 can be adjusted angularly by the rod 38 for the purpose of regulation. The admission valve is lodged in a chamber consisting of a T-shaped pipe 35 attached to the cylinder. The spiral reservoir 7 is mounted within the frame, and carries the ignition coil 8 and exhaust-silencer 9 ; on it also are mounted the several regulating handles 30, 39, 40, and 41.
Patent GB-190007036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rudders.
Inventor: BALDT FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-04-14
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 7036. Baldt, F. April 14. Rudders. - The stock, pintle-lugs, and arms to which the blade is attached are cast in one piece of openhearth steel or other metal, the stock being preferably hollow. The blade may be in one piece, or in sections, and is riveted to the arms D, D, which may be arranged in pairs, opposite one another, or may be all on one side, or may be arranged alternately on opposite sides. If the blade is in sections, the joints are placed so as to be covered by the arms. Flanges are cast on the stock to receive the inner edge of the blade, which rests on a step H at the foot of the frame. One of the lugs C' has square sides to form a stop as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190007350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Levelling Machines.
Inventor: HEYS JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7350. Heys, J. J. April 20. Soles, levelling. The framework of the machine is higher behind than in front. so that the mechanism lies in an inclined position as shown in Fig. 1. The pulley b<1> can be geared to the spindle b by a clutch operated by a tieadlelever c, on one side of which is mounted a spindle c<8> carrying a toepiece c" and a short arm c<10> in line with a lever pivoted to the framing. The spindle b, when rotated, drives a wormwheel f<11> to which are bolted four rods f<2>. Their other ends are secured to a disc f<3>, Fig. 3, keyed to the main spindle f, to which the worm-wheel also is keyed. A plate h keyed to the main spindle carries four bosses, through which move hollow plungers h<3>. Each plunger has at one end a roller bearing on a cam f<5> by which pressure is applied to the soles, while the pin of the roller moves on a pressureremoving cam f<7> and is guided by projections on the plate h. An adjustable spring in the plunger regulates the pressure of the adjustable block r<8> on the sole of the shoe, which is placed in the corresponding jack s<2>. The jacks are removable, and are secured by pins s<6> to plates hinged to the disc f<3>. Each plate is connected by a link to a sleeve which is moved on a rod f<2> by a rod t<4> engaging a fixed cam f<4>. Each jack, as it reaches its highest position, is thus turned upwards as shown in Fig. 3, to facilitate the removal of the finished shoe, and the placing in position of another. The machine is started by depressing the treadle, which releases a brake strap on a pulley on the spindle b, and throws the clutch into gear. The treadle is held in the depressed position by a lever, which is pulled over it by a spring c'. When the machine has completed a quarter of a revolution, the jack rocks the lever, and releases the tread:e, which is raised by a spring to disengage the clutch, and apply the brake to stop the machine. The operator can stop the machine at any time by depressing the toe-piece, which by means of the arm c<10> rocks the lever c<4> and releases the treadle.
Patent GB-190007600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearing Sleeves for Ball and Roller Bearings.
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 7600. Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken and Riebe, A. April 24. Mounting and securing sleeves on shafts.-Relates to means for fixing sleeves for ball and roller bearings. The sleeve C is divided obliquely at c, and recesses are formed in each portion to receive the locking-pieces v. When the parts are in position, wedges p, q, driven into the grooves i, j, lock them tightly together.
Patent GB-190008440-A (GB)
Title: Self-locking Galley Quoin for Printers.
Inventor: HEMMINGS FREDERICK ROYNON
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 8440. Hemmings, F. R. May 8. Quoins.-The quoin is made from a strip of metal or other elastic material, bent into a form such as that shown in Fig. B, and tempered or hardened.