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Patent GB-189722712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Swinging Window Sashes.
Inventor: PLATZER MAX
Filed: 1897-10-04
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 22,712. Platzer, M. Oct. 4. Stays for window casements. The stay consists of a rod b, telescoping into a sleeve d, and capable of being secured in any position by a hinding-screw d<2> on the sleeve. The sleeve is pivoted to the frame, and the rod to the sash, or vice versÔ, the sash being held closed, or open to any desired degree. In the case of double windows, the stay is preferably arranged between the windows.
Patent GB-189727995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Devices for Protecting Electric Circuits and Apparatus from Injury by Excessive Electrical Potential Due to Lightning or other Cause.
Inventor: FYNN VALERE ALFRED
Filed: 1897-11-27
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 27,995. Fynn, V. A. Nov. 27. Lightning-arresters.-Apparatus for protecting electric circuits from the effects of excessive potential such as lightning discharge are formed with two sets of carbon contact-points A, B connected to line and earth respectively. The points A, B are separated by sufficient space to receive the cross end of a frame C carrying to other sets of points, thus forming two sets of spark gaps. The frame C is mounted on a shaft E provided with a chain-wheel F, the chain of which carries an armature P at one end and a weight W at the other. The shaft E is connected through a resistance to the magnet M, the other end of the magnet coil being connected to earth. In use with alternating currents the resistance is preferably non-inductive and a condenser may be arranged in a parallel earth connection. Buffers are employed to limit the motion of the frame and weight.
Patent GB-189730498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves.
Inventor: WATTS GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 30,498. Watts, G. T. Dec. 24. Self-closing valves and cocks.-A perforated tube D attached to a collar or valve seat F is inserted in the cask or other vessel B, and is secured in position by a flanged nut A. Within the tube D is a spring E the ends of which respectively press against the loose disc G and the plug or valve C. When the tap by which the valve C is actuated is withdrawn, the spring E restores the tapered valve to its normal or closed position in the seating or collar F. The perforated tube D serves as a strainer, and protects the valve from sediment and the like.
Patent GB-189800285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Ores containing Intimately Mixed Copper, Zinc, and Lead.
Inventor: BECHI GUY DE
Filed: 1898-01-05
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 285. Bechi, G. de. July 5, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Copper; zinc; lead.-Complex ores containing copper, lead, and zinc are mixed with sodium chloride or the like and roasted in a suitable furnace, the acids &c. given off being condensed. The residue from the furnace is treated with a solution of calcium chloride containing the acids &c. condensed in the towers. The solution, which contains the copper and zinc, is heated and treated with zinc hydrate, copper hydrate being precipitated. The solution is next treated with lime or other precipitant, to obtain zinc hydrate. The products may be treated to obtain the metal. The residue obtained in the lixiviation of the roasted ore may be treated in a cupola to extract the lead.
Patent GB-189805673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressing Machines.
Inventor: CRAMER PHILIPP
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 5673. Lake, H., H., [Cramer, P.]. March 8. Compressing.-A number of cylinders A are arranged in an annular casing composed of segments a bolted together ; the casing forms a reservoir B for air and a chamber C for cooling water. The pistons g are actuated by a cam E on the shaft D, the pistons that are diametrically opposite each other being connected together by ruds i, which may be tightened up by screws i<3>. The rollers H on the end of the pistons are provided with an india-rubber tyre h', or springs may be placed between the bearing blocks g<6> and the journal blocks of the shafts h. Teeth may be formed on the wheel H and cam E to ensure that the former rolls on the latter. The shafts h carry blocks which slide between guides in the side plates F. The packing-ring g<1> of the piston acts as the inlet valve, its lift being controlled by the bolts by which it is secured ; it closes on the instroke passages g in the body of the piston. The outlet valve a<1> is closed by a spring a<6> which bears against the cylinder cover a<5>.
Patent GB-189811638-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Construction of Tuyere Noses or Furnace Ends.
Inventor: JACOBI JOHANN KARL
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 11,638. Jacobi, J. K., and Schandeler, K. May 23. Flanging; forging.-The nozzles of tuyÞres are formed by suitably flanging separate lengths of tubing. Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of a completely-formed nozzle c<1>, in position upon the mandrel used in shaping the tube, and Fig. 3 shows the nozzle partially formed. The tube is placed within a ring b, and a short mandrel a is placed within the tube, which is then expanded and afterwards formed into the shape shown in Fig. 3. The short mandrel a, having been replaced by a longer one a', Fig. 4, the partially-formed nozzle is held in place by means of a ring d and pin d<2> passing through an aperture in the mandrel a<1>, and is turned down and completed.
Patent GB-189811964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 11,964. BollÚ, C., [Dreske, P.]. May 26. Acetylene, generators for. Powdered calcium carbide falls from a hopper A, through a perforated revolving disc B, into a chamber E, whence it is fed by a screw conveyer D, through a hole e, on to a conical distributing-plate i, and falls thence on to the water in the tank. The gas generated passes away by the pipe k to the gas holder L and purifier. The supply of carbide is controlled by the motion of the gas holder, which through a lever r adjusts the position of the friction pinion v on the face of its driving-disc w, and so controls the speed of the conveyer D. The conveyer may be driven by belt gearing which is thrown into and out of operation by the gas holder ; or, in small plant, by a spring or weight motor which is controlled by a brake operated by the gas holder. The pipe k passes through the hopper A, and is perforated therein to equalize the pressure above and below the carbide.
Patent GB-189813427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Washing Apparatus.
Inventor: LEHMANN AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1898-06-16
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 13,427. Lehmann, A. June 16. Washing.-Relates to an apparatus for washing plates, films, or prints. It consists of a number of trays C in which the plates &c. are laid face upwards. Water is discharged from perforations in the side of the tank on to the plates on the trays, a deflecting-plate b being placed over the perforation. The overflow falls through notches d into a tank f, whence it escapes by the pipe g. Prints are supported on perforated trays.
Patent GB-189815911-A (GB)
Title: Improved Window Blind Roller.
Inventor: SWARBRICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 15,911. Swarbrick, W. July 21. Window blinds.- A rod placed in a hem in the blind is inserted in the groove 19, thus dispensing with tacks in fixing the fabric. The spring 9 is fixed at one end to the stationary spindle 1, and at the other end to a hole 16 in one of the arms 12 of a plug 11 which is connected to the hollow roller 10 by a brad, the head of which is turned over into a groove 13 in the other arm 12 of the plug. The pawls 18 are pivoted to a cap 17 which is fixed to the roller 10 and work on a round bearing 2 on the peg 3. The peg 3 is driven into the fixed spindle, and secured by a cross-pin 4 ; it has a squared end 6 to fit the bracket and a notched collar 7, 8 for the pawls to gear with. The fixed spindle 1 has a metal collar for the plug 11 to work on.
Patent GB-189816850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliver-dividing or Condensing Apparatus.
Inventor: HAIGH JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-04
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 16,850. Haigh, J. Aug. 4. Carding-engines.-In tape condensing machines, the tape rollers 2, 2<A> are kept clean by means of an endless band 1 covered with card teeth, bristles, pins, felt, &c., and passing over guide-rollers 3, 3<A>, of which one is driven by toothed gearing or otherwise. The band passes longitudinally along the rollers, beneath the one and above the other, being held against them by trough-shaped guides or channels 4. It is kept clean by a rotary brush 6. The Provisional Specification states that brushes may be used in place of the belt 1.
Patent GB-189817198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Funnels.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 17,198. Boult, A. J., [Dubuisson, G.]. Aug. 9. Measures of capacity.-The wall of the funnel B is formed in three or more steps a, b, c, so that it constitutes a series of measures. The nozzle e is normally closed by the valve A, which is opened when the contents of the funnel are to be discharged.
Patent GB-189820380-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Hat Pins.
Inventor: WAYMACK MARTHA JANE
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,380. Waymack, M. J. Sept. 27. Pins.-Point-protectors for hat pins are made of an ornamental body with yielding material, such as cork or rubber &c. E, placed in the tube D, Fig. 1, or tightened by a split screwed taper tube D, Fig. 4, with a flaring hole to receive the point B. A cord F secures the protector to the pin.
Patent GB-189821307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Incandescent Materials suitable for use in Electric Lighting.
Inventor: PITT SYDNEY
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,307. Pitt, S., [Pharmaceutisches Institut, Ludwig Wilhelm Gans]. Oct 10. Incandescent lamps.-Filaments are made from osmium, iridium, rhodium, ruthenium, or alloys of these, formed in thin layers by applying organic compounds of such metals to temporary supports, burning them on, and then detaching the metallic lustres thus produced by applying solvents which attack the supports, as described in Specification No. 17,896, A.D. 1898. Before applying the solvents, the metallic lustre is now coated with tough collodion, gutta-percha solution, or like varnish, to strengthen it. This coating is removed from the filament by burning off, or by a solvent, after which the metal may be coated with an organic compound of an earthy oxide, and this burnt on. The temporary support is made of porcelain, glass, metal, or other material, coated with an organic compound of a base metal, or with a flux which may contain borosilicate or phosphate of soda ; this is burnt on, producing a coating which can be removed by acids after the metallic lustre has been formed on it. The metallic lustre may be painted on in strips so as to directly form a filament or a net, or formed in sheets as described in Specification No. 21,306, A.D. 1898, (abridged in Class Metals, Cutting &c.), and may be thickened by electrodepositing. Such sheet, coated with collodion, may be rolled up to form a solid filament, or on a thread core to form a tube.
Patent GB-189822058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Disposal of Distillery Effluents.
Inventor: FULLARTON JOHN HAMILTON
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 22,058. Fullarton, J. H., and Cumming, D. B. Oct. 20. Drawings to Specification. Waste gases and waste heat, utilizing.-The waste liquids from distilleries are disposed of by injecting them in the state of spray into the bottom of the chimney stacks connected with the flues of the furnaces by which the stills are heated, so that the heat of the waste gases vaporizes the liquids and the vapour is carried away with the furnace gases.
Patent GB-189824050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanism for Feeding Match Splints and the like.
Inventor: WRIGHT JACOB PULVER
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 24,050. Wright, J. P. Nov. 15. Matches.-An apparatus for feeding splints or the like in a match-making, splint-bundling, or similar machine is provided with a rotary feeddrum, a hopper, and a pneumatic arrangement for causing the splints &c. to fall quickly towards the drum, and for removing dust, chips, or other waste matters from the hopper. The drum D<1> comprises two side plates secured to a shaft D and connected by cross-bars d<1> with interspaces which receive the splints &c. from the hopper B. The drum is narrower than the lower part of the hopper, and the splints &c., of a length equivalent substantially to the width of the hopper, will extend beyond both sides of the drum. Chips, short splints, or other small substances fall into the interior of the drum through elongated openings between the bars d<1>. Splints which may be lying accidentally in crooked positions in the bottom of the hopper, may be discharged into the interior of the drum through large openings d<3> in the drum ; splints which are in correct positions are prevented from falling by side ribs d' extending between the two series of ribs d' shown in Fig. 1. The splints &c. are pressed downwards by a fluted roller I mounted loosely within slots i, and any splints &c. which pass the roller I but do not pass into the interspaces are forced back by a series of movable plates F<2>, mounted loosely upon a pin f<3> and oscillated by means of eccentrics f. The back wall B' of the hopper is pivoted at b<1> and is oscillated by a link B<2> and disc crank B<4>, and the upper part of the hopper is provided with a lid G which may cover only the front part of the top of the hopper. A reservoir or source k<6> of compressed air is connected by pipes k<5> and branch pipes k<4> to blast boxes, at the sides of the casing, whence the air passes into the lower part of the hopper through inlets k<3>. The spaces between the drum and the sides of the casing, except at the parts beneath the hopper, are closed by curved ribs or plates K, K', secured to the inner sides of the casing A. The splints &c. carried by the drum are prevented from moving by fixed guide-plates, and are transferred to a toothed carrier by means of a wheel having teeth which revolve in correct register with those of the carrier and the ribs d'.
Patent GB-189900151-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game.
Inventor: PATON ARTHUR ROBERT
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 151. Paton, A. R. Jan. 3. Games played with boards and men.-Relates to a game played, upon a board divided into squares, by two persons each provided with a counter and eight men. The squares along the edges of the board are numbered and coloured in two different tints, indicated in the Figure by vertical and horizontal hatching; other squares arranged along inclined lines are numbered but not coloured. The counters 'Zil,' 'Zal,' and the men 2 ... 9 of each player are also coloured ; they are placed upon the corresponding squares along the upper edge of the board. The object is to move the men according to certain rules on to squares of the same colour and so numbered that the number on the square added to that on the man make nine or eighteen ; for this the player scores by moving his counter one square or two squares forward as the case may be. The player who arrives at the opposite side of the board first wins the game.
Patent GB-189910236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lacing Hooks.
Inventor: WHYMAN HORATIO OLIVER
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,236. Whyman, H. O. May 15. . Lacing-fastenings.-Relates to lacing-hooks for shoes and garments, the primary object being to produce hooks which lie flat. Other objects are to enable a flat lace to bear with its flat side on the hook, to obviate the strain tending to pull the attaching-eyelet out, and to provide simple means of attachment. The hook e, shown in Figs. 2 and 3, is pivoted to an eyelet c attached to the shoe &c. a. When the hook is raised, a flat lace can be passed easily through the opening e<2>. Instead of using a pivot pin d, the boss of the hook may be formed with trunnions which engage in slots in the eyelet. Fig. 8 shows a simple form of hook h attached by a staple h<2> with prongs h<3>. A thread or cord may be sewn round the pintle portion to form a means of attachment. In the case of the hook shown in Fig. 13, the attachment q is formed from a straight, or curved, blank having projections t, t<1>. The projections t form tangs which are passed through the material and clinched, while the projection t<1> is bent round over the pintle p of the hook m.
Patent GB-189912775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriters.
Inventor: NOWAK EMIL
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1900-07-19
Abstract: 12,775. Nowßk, E. June 19. Type-writers.-Relates to type-writers for use by the blind, the machine being shown in side elevation in Fig. 1, and in plan (with parts reversed) in Fig. 3. The type-wheel T may be provided with characters in braille code or with ordinary characters, according as the written matter is intended for the blind or otherwise, and the index-plate J is provided with characters of both kinds. The blind operator grasps the handle L<2> with the last three fingers of the right hand, placing the fore-finger in the opening F. The lever L is turned about its pivot B until the proper character is felt through the opening F, the corresponding type being brought to the impression point by means of the toothed segment S and pinion S. A spring finger f catching in teeth z ensures the accurate positioning of the type. A light blow is given to the key H<4> so as to depress the lever H<3>, to which is linked the short arm of the striker-bar H. The impact of the striker-head H<1> against the paper P and typewheel T produces a relief impression on the paper. The paper carriage R moves on rails r<1>, and is connected to a chain K passing over sprocketwheels G, G'. The paper passes round the cylinder R' and between rollers w, W, of which the latter is adjustable by hand for line spacing. The carriage-feed is effected by the movement of the chain K after each letter has been printed. On the shaft of the wheel G<1> is secured a ratchetwheel H<7> with which engages a pair of pawls on a plate pivoted on the same shaft and provided with a pin h engaging in a slot in the short arm h<3> of the lever H<3>. The ratchet-wheel turns one tooth each time the key H<4> rises after depression. A cam-plate H<12> turned by a handle is adapted to separate the pawls so as to enable the carriage to be returned on the completion of a line. To print upper-case characters &c., the operators, after adjusting the lever L, turns the rod L<1> by means of the handle L<2> so as to depress the finger e, Fig. 4, and collar e', and lift the rear end of the lever e<3>, thus raising the pinion S' and type-wheel T. Blank spaces on the type-wheel correspond with the extreme end positions of the lever L and enable spaces to be formed between the words, the same key H<4> being depressed to produce either a space or an impression. An alarm bell is sounded just before the completion of each line.
Patent GB-189914900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners.
Inventor: WOOD CHARLES VIVIAN
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,900. Wood, C. V. July 19. Gas burners for use in melting sealing-wax &c. A lever, having a long arm E and a shorter arm E<1>, is fixed upon the head A<1> of the cock plug, which forms a rotatable fulcrum. The end of the arm E<1>, which is preferably curved, carries a dependent arm E<2> provided with a weight E<3> at its free end. A set-screw F, forming an adjustable stop, determines the position in which the lever is normally held by the weight. In the position shown in full lines, the position of the stop F is such that the cock is entirely closed, or only a small passage is left to keep the jet permanently alight. To use the burner, the long arm of the lever is depressed, and after use the weight E<3> again closes the valve. A jet of any desired size may be obtained by adjusting the set-screw F. In a modification, the lever is held normally in a vertical position by the weight, and an independent bye-pass may be provided, or a fixed instead of an adjustable stop employed. The nipple C of the burner is surrounded by a bell-shaped casing D, to protect the jet against currents of air.
Patent GB-189920913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mudguard Attachments for Cycles.
Inventor: BLUEMEL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-19
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 20,913. Bluemel, C. W., Bluemel, F. H., and Bluemel, E. A. Oct. 19. Guards, mud. -Relates to mud guards for bicycles and other cycles, and consists in supporting them by clips attached to the front fork or to the back stay tubes, to which clips flexible stay rods for carrying the mud guard are adapted to be connected. Each clip A, Figs. 2 and 3, is made of flexible material, so that it can be adapted to the shape of the tube B and is secured in position by a screw D. The projecting part a is of inverted U- section, the sides being held apart by distancepieces E, E<1>, between which the hook-shaped end f of the mud-guard stay F is placed and held as shown. Reference is made to Specifications No. 18,651, A.D. 1891, and No. 13,494, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189921732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Games Played with Balls and Cues or Strikers.
Inventor: COLE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,732. Cole, G. Oct. 31. Billiards and like games; skittles. -Relates to a mechanical device representing a billiard player, for holding and actuating the cue in billiards and like games. In the arrangement shown, the cue a<3> is clamped in an arm a, fixed to an axle b carried by a standard c mount d on a frame e, e<2> secured to a slotted plate e'. The axle b is fitted with a spring which returns the arm to the position shown after it has been moved forward by pressing down a lever b' to cause the cue to strike the ball. The point of the cue is supported by an adjustable rest h, h<1> fixed to the standard c by a washer and screw c<2>. The standard c can be rotated by a handle c<3>, the frame e can be vertically adjusted in the socket e<2>, and the slotted plate e<1> can be swung round the standard f<1>, on which is mounted a platform f<3> carrying the table f, the standard f<1> being fixed to a base with legs g<2>. The standard may be arranged to travel round the table on rails. According to the Provisional Specification, similar apparatus may be used for playing skittles.