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Patent GB-189729201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene.
Inventor: PREVOST EMILE VICTOR
Filed: 1897-12-09
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 29,201. Prevost, E. V., Raus, O., and Cerkel, A. Dec. 9. Acetylene lamps.-A generator or lamp for rooms, vehicles, velocipedes, &c. consists of a tubular container d for carbide, made in sections to facilitate cleaning. It is fitted with a cap e which is perforated at f for escape of gas to the burners, and with a bottom a in which is mounted a capillary tube b. This tube is split as shown in Fig. 2, for receiving a strip c of blotting-paper or other porous substance. When the container is placed in a tube connected with a receiver charged with water, the latter gains access to the carbide by the tube b until the gas pressure drives the water back. The generation of gas is thus regulated in proportion to the consumption.
Patent GB-189730206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whistles or Alarms, chiefly designed for Velocipedes.
Inventor: HALL GEORGE FRANKLIN
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 30,206. Hall, G. F. Dec. 21. Whistles. - Relates to a whistle sounded by an air pump driven by a small wheel brought into contact with a wheel or other moving part of velocipedes, fire - engines, or other vehicles, or with the shaft &c. of a launch engine or other machinery. Fig. 1 shows the application to a bicycle. The pump cylinder A, closed at its lower end by a cover a and having a side air inlet a', is mounted on a rod c, guided in an eye f<1> on the stem, and pivoted at the lower end to a link e<5>, pivoted on the fork. The plunger rod a', guided by the cover a and by a bracket e<8> on the rod c, is driven from the roller i by a crank-pin i<1> and connecting-rod h'. The whistle b<2> is connected to the pump through an air chamber a', and is sounded by depressing a button c' on an adjustable portion c<3> of the rod c to bring the roller into operative contact with the wheel. Two whistles and pumps may be used in one apparatus. A cylindrical extension may be formed on the pump to carry a guide for the rod a<1> and to form a bearing for the roller spindle.
Patent GB-189800600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Dyeing of Yarns and Threads on Preparing, Spinning, Doubling, Twisting, Winding, and like Machines.
Inventor: SILBERSTEIN STANISLAW MARCUS
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1898-12-31
Abstract: 600. Silberstein, S. M., B÷hme, A., and Margulies, J. Jan. 8. Spinning, doubling, twisting, winding, and like machines.-The material is drawn from the creel bobbins f and passed through a dye tub band rinsing- tub c before passing to the drawing-rollers d, which are covered with india-rubber. If necessary, a hot-water or lye tub may be interposed between the creel bobbins and the dye tub ; a are squeezing- rollers and h are steam-heated drying-rollers. The tubs may be heated by steam.
Patent GB-189801496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Condensation of Vapours for Distilling and like Purposes.
Inventor: CRIBB CECIL HOWARD
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 1496. Cribb, C. H. Jan. 19. Condensers. - T h e condenser consists of a glass tube A closed at its lower end and fused along its upper edge X to an outer concentric tube B which terminates at its lower end in a smaller tube C. The vapours to be condensed pass through the tube J to the space Q between the tubes A, B, and the condensed liquid flows away through the tube C. The cooling-liquid is supplied to the inner tube A, flows over the edge X down the outside of the tube B, is collected by the cup D, and is conveyed away through the tube E. The pipe J may be replaced by the pipe H, which passes through the cooling-liquid in the tube A or, if vacuum distillation apparatus is being used, the vapours enter the condenser through the tube G while the pipe K is connected to a vacuum pump. The tubes A and B may be separate from each other and connected by a rubber ring, or, if the tubes are made of metal, they are connected by a screw joint or the like. The outside of the tube B may be covered with muslin or the like to retard the flow of the cooling-liquid, and a spiral of wire may be fitted in the condensing- space Q to furnish an'extended passage to the vapours. The tube A may be closed by a stopper through which the supply pipe for the cooling- liquid passes, while on its outer surface are slits through which the cooling-liquid escapes to flow down the tube B. When the apparatus is used for distilling and condensing volatile liquids, mercury is placed in a U-tube attached to the pipe C, so that there shall be no loss of liquid by evaporation.
Patent GB-189819695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spirit or similar Fluid Fuel Stoves for Cooking or Heating.
Inventor: HURSCHMANN OTTO
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 19,695. Hurschmann, O. Sept. 16. Spirit stoves; vapour burners.-Relates to spirit or similar fluid fuel stoves for cooking, heating, &c. A reservoir a supplies spirit through a tube b, containing a plug of powdered brick &c. enclosed in metal gauze, to an annular vaporizing-chamber c. This is brazed to a somewhat larger perforated burner tube d, having an inwardly-projecting mixing-tube f. A tube g communicating with the vaporizing-chamber has an outlet g<1> with an internal seating for the regulating needle-valve k, which passes through the mixing-chamber. Spirit is ignited in the tray t to start the burner. In a modification, an internal valve is employed. Fig. 5 shows a straight-tube burner for heating curling- tongs &c. The burner tube d has perforations on each side of the vaporizer c.
Patent GB-189820025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gulleys, Traps, and the like.
Inventor: DURRANT WALTER
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-12-21
Abstract: 20,025. Durrant, W. Sept. 21. Gully traps.-The gully A is trapped at A<1> and fitted with a funnel E, which is supported by a flange C' and dips into a silt-box B, by which it is trapped. This silt-box is perforated round the top at B', and at B<2> on the bottom. The holes B<2> are covered by a flap valve B<3>, which rises when the box is being placed in position. In existing gullies, the flange C' may be made peparately, as shown at F.
Patent GB-189820892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Suspenders or Supporters.
Inventor: ANCK MARY EVA
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 20,892. Anck, M. E. Oct. 4. Belts.-Consists of a belt A provided with spring lever fastenings, the tongues F of which are inserted through the waistband of the dress so as to suspend the skirt in wear.
Patent GB-189820937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle, and other like Vehicle, Adjustable Ballbearing Hubs, Crank-brackets and the like.
Inventor: HULSE FRANK
Filed: 1898-10-05
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,937. Hulse, F., and Newey, G. Oct. 5. Ball bearings for cycle &c. hubs and crank-axle brackets are constructed to facilitate the removal of the parts. Fig. 1 shows the bearings fitted to a hub. The ball cups B, B are formed with external threads of opposite direction or different pitch, and are screwed into the ends of the hub A, their distance apart being determined by a tube C, the ends of which engage in recesses &c. in the cups. Discs G screwed into the ends of the hub or into the cups serve to retain oil. A central oil cup H communicates with the interior of the tube C. Oil-holes closed by springs may be provided in the discs G. The tube C may be dispensed with, the cups bearing against shoulders inside the hub or being formed with flanges to bear against the hub ends. The cones E are adjustable on the axle F to compensate for wear. The discs may be formed in one with the cups.
Patent GB-189822054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: BRAY GEORGE
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 22,054. Bray, G., and Bray, J. W. Oct. 20. Acetylene burners.-To prevent the deposition of carbon on a Bunsen burner for acetylene gas lighting, a superstructure c, Fig. 5, having side openings d and an orifice f for the passage of the gas jet, is combined with the burner, which has a gas inlet a and air inlets b. Two or more separate jets may be made to impinge upon one another. Particles of dust &c. are stopped by a layer or layers m of muslin. Figs. 6, 7, 8, and 10 show modifications having openings b, d, and f corresponding to those in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189824782-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Earthenware or Sanitary Mangers for Horses and Cattle.
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 24,782. Oates, W. Nov. 24. Stable fittings.-Fig. 1 shows a method of securing an animal to an earthenware manger a by a ring d and a bolt b, which passes through the manger and is secured by lock-nuts c. A metal plate e, secured in a recess in the manger by screws or otherwise, prevents the bolt from turning, and also prevents damage to the manger from the clanking of the ring. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the rope or chain from the animal parses down a tube f at the back or front of the manger, and is attached to a weight. The tube is secured in place by screwed caps g, h or the like.
Patent GB-189826395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Heaters and Purifiers.
Inventor: FERREIRA CHARLES EMERSON
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 26,395. Ferreira, C. E. Dec. 13. Feedwater, heating and purifying.-The water falls in a shower through exhaust steam, and is subsequently filtered. The level of water in the apparatus is automatically maintained. The water is delivered through the pipe 16, the supply valve being connected to a float in a chamber 18. It falls in a shower over the periphery of a deflector 19, and is acted on by steam which rises through the pipe 7. Oil in the steam is deposited in the chamber 4, a deflecting-plate 32 being fitted over the inlet. Impurities in the water are deposited in the bottom of the chamber 6, and the water overflows at 21 and passes through the filter 5 to the outlet. The filtering-material is enclosed between two Hat perforated plates. Water of condensation, when the invention is used in connection with a steam heating system, is admitted at 22. An additional float chamber at a lower level, and a water-supply valve in connection therewith, may be fitted to permit the water to stand at a constant level in the spaces on each side of the filter. This arrangement is adapted for use where a lower level is required in winter than in summer, as, for instance, where radiators are situated below the higher water level. Overflow and blow-out connections are fitted as shown.
Patent GB-189900082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Milling or Fulling Machines.
Inventor: BAILEY JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 82. Bailey, J. Jan. 3. Fulling and milling.-The draughtboard, Fig. 1, consists of an outer frame a in which is fitted an inner frame b having integral therewith, or adjustably attached thereto, tongues b which serve as partitions for the fabric. The outer sides of the compartments k thus formed are closed by a bar h, hinged at h<1>, which makes a close joint with the tongues b. The inner side of the bar h and the other sides forming the compartments k are preferably of metal, but they may be enamelled &c. or provided with earthenware &c. shields or caps.
Patent GB-189902876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Headless Matches.
Inventor: FOG SOEREN LEMVIG
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 2876. Fog, S. L., and Kirschner, A. G. Feb. 8. Matches. - In the manufacture of headless matches, in which the igniting - composition is absorbed by the ends of the splints during the dipping process, the splints are wetted or saturated with water or an equivalent liquid before being dipped in the igniting-solution.
Patent GB-189906918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lighting Gas and other Lamps, Candles, and the like.
Inventor: BACHNER ADOLF
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 6918. Bachner, A. March 30. Torches for igniting gas and other lamps, candles, and the like. For igniting candle and lamp wicks and the like, a catalytic igniter h, Fig. 1, is mounted on the end of a telescopic tube e, f, g, which communicates through a cock c with a gas generator or storage chamber b on the handle a. When using the apparatus, the protecting-cap k is removed, the igniter h is placed against the wick &c. or inserted in the lamp chimney, and the cock c is opened by means of the cord d. Gas from the chamber b thereupon traverses the tubes e, f, g, impinges upon and is ignited by the catalytic device h, and lights the candle or lamp wick &c. For igniting gas, the gas chamber b is dispensed with, the catalytic igniter h, Fig. 2, being mounted in a tube l on a rod r, which is connected to the handle a by a ball- and-socket joint s. Fig. 3 shows the protector k in which the tube l is enclosed when the apparatus is not in use,
Patent GB-189908259-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Preparation of Formic Aldehyde and Disinfecting thereby.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8259. Zimmermann, C., [Chemische Fabrik auf Actien vorm. E. Schering]. April 19. Disinfecting. - Relates to the production of formic aldehyde, and to disinfecting thereby. Consists in producing formic aldehyde by mixing polymerized formic aldehyde, such as paraformaldehyde, or other substances which will give off formic aldehyde, with quicklime or other suitable alkaline earth, or with caustic alkali, or other substances which react with water with great evolution of heat, and then allowing water to act upon this mixture. The formic aldehyde produced by the heat developed is diffused together with the steam produced throughout the space to be disinfected. Substances which hasten the reaction between quicklime and water, such as barium chloride, hydrochloric acid or other acid, sodium acetate, asparagin, or ethyl alcohol, may also be added ; or, instead of these substances, compounds which prevent the chemical action of lime upon formic aldehyde, such as oxalic or sulphuric acid, may be added.
Patent GB-189908419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Starting of Gas Engines.
Inventor: BICKERTON HENRY NIELD
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8419. Bickerton, H.H., and Bradley, H. W. April 22. Gas engines, starting in. The pressure in the igniting- tube E is relieved at starting by opening a valve g to the atmosphere, through which some of the combustion products are expelled.
Patent GB-189909218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Combustion of Fuel in Furnaces and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HEBERER ADAM
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9218. Heberer, A. May 2. Smoke, preventing and consuming.-Relates to a method of producing economical combustion of bituminous and lignite coals in steam-boiler aud other furnaces without the production of smoke. The supply of air through the grate is made adjustable, being limited to the minimum necessary to maintain combustion, and an additional supply, under a slight pressure, is delivered above the fire in sheets or streams which meet at the surface of the fire and mix with the combustible c products rising t erefrom. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the grate surface is enclosed below by a series of troughs h, h, each of which has a gridiron valve m. Rising from the sides of each trough are a series of hollow walls or partitions of special construction through which air from the closed ashpit is passed, and from which it is delivered at g, g, in opposing sheets running the whole length of the furnace. The apertures g, g may be adjusted by plates or valves C, C. The plates b, b, forming the lower front parts of the walls or partitions, are formed with spurs or projections as shown to cause the air to take a tortuous course and to strengthen the plates. The back plates are vertically fluted. The valves m and C are independently actuated by hand-levers n and s. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the partitions are formed of tiles and water tubes between which the air passes, and they are fitted with gridiron valves G at their bases for regulating the supply, these valves being actuated simultaneously with the valves m, and by the same lever. Feedwater or boiler circulation water may be passed through the water tubes which connect water chambers at back and front.
Patent GB-189909549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cord Grips for Flexible Conducting Cords.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9549. Oppenheimer, H., [Actien yesellschaft Mix & Genest]. May 6. Cleats or holders.- Cord grips for electriclamp sockets, wall plugs, ceiling roses, and other apparatus are constructed as shown in section. A cup b secured to the apparatus is screwthreaded to carry a metal cover c, enclosing an insulating- ring a and a conical insulating - piece e. The meeting-surfaces of the parts a, e may be conical, as shown, or flat. The surface of the ring a is radially grooved. The upper part of the piece e has two grooves to receive the conducting-cord h, the two strands of which are separated by it where they are gripped. The ring a may be of different forms.
Patent GB-189910055-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Calculating Device.
Inventor: TREGONING CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 10,055. Tregoning, C. May 12. Calculating-apparatus.-A disc B revolves on a larger disc A, and each is graduated in the same direction round its periphery with, say, 100 divisions, spaced equiangularly. When any number, say 15, on the inner disc is placed opposite 100 on the outer, the sum of 15 and any other number on the outer disc can be read off on the inner, while the difference between any greater number on the inner disc and 15 can be read off on the outer. A slot at 19 shows the multiplication table for the number appearing through the aperture 18. An aperture at 22 discloses the change out of a dollar due on an expenditure in cents given by the adjacent number on the outer disc. In a modified form, the scales are arranged in opposite directions, or the addition and subtraction scales may be arranged on the edges of coaxial discs.
Patent GB-189910775-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Black Colouring Matter Directly Dyeing Cotton.
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 10,775. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. May 23. Dyes, artificial.-A black colouring-matter which dyes unmordanted cotton is produced by acting upon quinone-chlorimide with a solution of sodium hyposulphite and diluted sulphuric acid in the cold, and finally boiling the mixture for one to two hours. The black precipitate thus obtained is dissolved in sodium-carbonate solution, or diluted soda lye, and the dye is precipitated from this solution by the addition of common salt.
Patent GB-189915026-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cement.
Inventor: COCHRANE WILLIAM ROBERTSON
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 15,026. Cochrane, W. R. July 21. Cements.-A white cement, similar in properties to Portland cement, and capable of being coloured, and, when set, of taking a high polish, is obtained by intimately mixing and grinding together from 58 to 66 per cent. of white lime or a chalk or other limestone or a combination thereof which will be white when calcined, with from 42 to 31 per cent. of a white clay, and from 1 to 20 per cent. of calcium chloride, or such an addition of hydrochloric acid as will form with the lime such an amount of calcium chloride. The mixture is afterwards dried and calcined to the point, or almost to the point, of incipient vitrification. The resulting clinker is afterwards finely ground. When mixed with water, the cement may be used for any desired purpose, such as for concrete.
Patent GB-189917046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Coupling Rails and Posts or the like, Specially, though not Exclusively, applicable to Metal Bedsteads and Fences.
Inventor: DISMUKES WILLIAM LOUIS
Filed: 1899-08-22
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 17,046. Dismukes, W. L. May 4, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Bedsteads.-The side and end bars of bedsteads are screwed into sockets 3 connected by a semitubular piece 1 with a projecting pin. The pin is inserted into a hole in the pillar or upright, and is secured in place by the sliding gapped sleeve 2. Figs. 6, 7, and 8 show a modification in which the upright is solid and a shoulder 14, 15 takes the place of the pin.
Patent GB-189918213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Transhipment of Coal or other Merchandise.
Inventor: THOMAS SPENCER MILLER
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 18,213. Lake, W. R., [Miller, T. S.]. Sept. 8. Rope railways and tramways.-Relates to a system for transhipping goods at sea. The vessel A to be coaled, say, is connected by a tow rope C to the collier B. The transmitting-rope is led from a winding-drum H over a pulley f<2>, thence to a pulley on a mast on the vessel A, back again to f<2>, and finally to a second winding-drum B. The carrier D, from which the sacks are suspended, is frictionally clamped to one branch of the transmitting-rope, and is fitted with pulleys to run on the other. The sack is suspended from a pivoted lever held normally in a horizontal position by a catch which is disengaged to allow the sack to fall by impact against a stop at the end of the track on the vessel A. To maintain an approximately uniform tension in the transmitting- rope, despite any lurching which may take place in the sea-way, the winding-engine shown in Figs. 5 and 6 is used. The main driving-shaft h<3> is geared by spur-wheels to shafts h<6> and h<8>, upon which the winding-drums h<1> and h<2> are mounted, free to rotate. By means of a hand-lever h<19> and screw a friction disc h<17> keyed to the shaft h<8> can be moved longitudinally, so as to grip the drum frictionally and thus lock it to the spur-wheel h<7> and shaft h<8>. In a similar way, the drum h<1> can be locked to the shaft h<6>. The drums are both driven so as to wind in the transmitting-rope, but the friction clutches are so adjusted that, while one drum is actually winding in the rope, the other pays out, by the rotation of the drum under the tension, in a direction opposite to that which the rotation of the shaft h<6> would give it. By this arrangement, when slack is, or would be, produced by the lurching towards one another of the two vessels, both drums act to wind it up. As the carrier travels backward and forward each drum acts alternately as a winding-in and paying -out drum.