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Patent GB-189824751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fermentation in the Manufacture of Beer, Alcohol, Wine, Vinegar and the like, and in the Preparation of a Yeast Extract for use in the same.
Inventor: HERON JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 24,751. Heron, J. Nov. 23. Brewing ; spirits ; vinegar ; wine ; yeast.-The object is to increase the fermenting power of yeast for the manufacture of beer, alcohol, wine, vinegar, and the like. This is effected by adding an extract of yeast during fermentation. This extract may be any known extract, or an extract prepared in the following manner :-The yeast is mixed with water, its acidity is neutralized, it is allowed to stand for three hours, and it is then pressed as dry as possible. It may then be again washed and pressed, after which it is liquefied by allowing it to stand at a temperature between 80‹ and 100‹ F. for seven days ; it is then washed with water slightly acidulated with hydrochloric acid, and is first heated to 150‹ F. and then to boiling point. The product thus obtained is neutralized, allowed to stand, and filtered, after which it is concentrated to a thick paste or to dryness.
Patent GB-189901634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Burners for Acetylene and similar Gas.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 1634. Boult, A. J., [Shaffer, H. E.]. Jan. 24. Acetylene and like lamps.-Relates to burners for gases rich in carbon, such as acetylene. The burners proper are inclined, and discharge the gas over an extension 4, which is thus heated and improves the combustion. The projection 4 is connected by a narrow neck 7 with the main body of the burner, so as to prevent transmission of heat. The volume of gas in the central chamber 3 and passages 8 acts to prevent fluctuations of the flame. Just above the narrow gas inlets 10 are radial air inlets 11 and a mixing-chamber 9. Air inlet passages 12, near the tip, are also provided. The burners 5, instead of being inclined, may be arranged vertically round a central chamber. Fig. 9 shows a modification, which is made from one piece of refractory material. Burners, such as those in Figs. 2 and 9, may be arranged obliquely round a central chamber 30, so as to produce a circle of flat flames which will not cast a shadow.
Patent GB-189902186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating, Storing, and Supplying Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: BOND EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 2186. Bond, E. S. Jan. 31. Acetylene.-The generator consists of a vessel A having an open top, a central diaphragm B, and a closed bottom a. The upper chamber C is supplied with water, which, when the apparatus is in use, passes up the tube E and down the inner tube F (the two tubes forming a siphon, of which the inner one F may be adjustable) to the lower chamber D. An inclined rectangular vessel G is fitted in the chamber D, and into it is passed, through a door H which can be securely fastened, a number of separate or combined carbide trays K. Each tray has a perforation k at a different level for admitting water. The water passes by a tube, not shown, from the chamber D to the vessel G, and floods each tray in succession. The gas escapes by an inner tube L to an outer tube M, and thence passes to a perforated ring 0 immersed in water in a shallow tank P. The gas then collects in the chamber D, and as the pressure increases lowers the level of the water therein, preventing any further water from flowing into the vessel G until more gas is used. The gas leaves the holder by a tube R and a purifying-chamber S containing lime or other purifying or drying agent. A gauge glass is employed with marks corresponding in height to the perforations in the trays, so that the height of water in the gauge will show the tray which is in use.
Patent GB-189906340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Composite Fuel.
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 6340. Romney, H. R., Thame, J., and Fibrous Materials Syndicate. March 23. Drawings to Specification. Fuel.-An artificial fuel is made by forming a hollow block of porous and slowly-combustible material enclosing a hollow or perforated core of porous material impregnated with petroleum refuse, crude petroleum, or other highly-inflammable liquid. The outer hollow block may be formed of the refuse of coco-nut husk fibres mixed with paper pulp, rag pulp, wood pulp, or like vegetable substances.
Patent GB-189907523-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip for Shades for Electric Lamps, Candles or other Illuminating Devices.
Inventor: DUNAND ERNEST
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 7523. Dunand, E. April 10. Candle-shade holders; lamp-shade holders.-A clip for supporting a silk, paper, or like shade is provided with an outer ring, which is separated by air space from the clip and carries the shade, to avoid overheating of the shade. The oater ring may be supported on the clip by non-conducting material, or in any suitable manner. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the outer ring b is formed by parts of the clip c, a, and the connecting parts e and jaws c are perforated. The invention is applicable to electric or other lamps or candles.
Patent GB-189908008-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy Bank.
Inventor: WILKEN HARMANN RIENHART
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 8008. Wilken, H. R. April 17. Money and cash boxes.-A toy bank is represented in Fig. 1 in perspective, in longitudinal sectional elevation in Fig. 2, and in transverse vertical section on the line 3-3, Fig. 2, in Fig. 3. The coins are inserted through a slot 8, and are withdrawn through an opening 9 in the partition 6 on the removal of the plate 16. The latter is unlucked and removed by rotating the spindle 12, which projects through the back of the box. By the rotation the bolts 17 pinned to the plate 16 are withdrawn from the keepers 20, thus allowing the plate to be slid back. In a modification of lock, the plate 16 secured to the end of the rod 12 is extended so as to engage by sliding into the keeper. In order to issue a certificate showing the amount deposited, india-rubber pads 27 with handles are retained in position for immediate use in compartments above the shelf 10, one of the compartments containing an ink pad, whilst others may carry paper.
Patent GB-189912823-A (GB)
Title: Power Transmitting Mechanism.
Inventor: BIRRELL GEORGE BELL
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 12,823. Birrell, G. B. June 20. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed and reversing gearing applicable for connecting an electric or other motor to a car axle, a hoisting-drum, or other machinery. The driving-shaft A carries, on an eccentric F, a loose wheel G formed on one side with internal rings of teeth I, J, and an external ring K, adapted to gear with the wheels N, 0, P respectively. These wheels are concentric with the shaft A, and are each provided with a brake wheel so that any one of them may be made the dead wheel of an epicyclic train. On the opposite side of the wheel G is an external ring of teeth H in gear with an internal wheel M on the driven shaft B. This gearing provides for two forward and one backward speeds ; it is enclosed in a casing C, E, formed with bearings U, V. In an arrangement for driving a railway or tramway vehicle by an electric motor, the car axle is surrounded by a hollow shaft in the centre of which is secured the armature of the motor ; a set of gearing such as that shown in Fig. 1 is arranged on each side of the armature, and the brakes are operated electrically from a single controlling-handle.
Patent GB-189915967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Projecting Lanterns.
Inventor: KAMM LEO
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 15,967. Kamm, L. Aug. 4. Rheostats.-For the arc lamp d of a projecting- lantern, two sets of resistances w, y*, arranged in series, are provided, the required number in the upper series w being brought into the lamp circuit, through a rod w<1> and terminal w<2>, by a sliding switch x<1> and contact-plates w<3>.
Patent GB-189924803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Fabric adapted for use in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: WELCH CHARLES KINGSTON
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1901-03-13
Abstract: 24,803. Welch, C. K. Dec. 13. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to pneumatic tyres of the type described in Specifications No. 13,391, A.D. 1893, and No. 4351, A.D. 1894, in which the jacket or cover is formed by solutioning together two strips of fabric. Each strip consists of paralled threads, and the threads of one layer are arranged at an angle with those of the other layer. To prevent the twist in the threads from producing distortion, some of them are now formed with a right-banded twist and others with a left-handed twist, threads of the same twist being arranged preferably alternately, as shown in Fig. 1. The threads a are led from the bobbins through a reed on to a roller where a film b of rubber is applied to bind the threads together. Two or more strips of this fabric are placed one over the other with the threads of one strip inclined to those of the adjacent strips, and the ends of the strips are joined together. In modifications, similar threads may be employed to form the weft and the warp of a woven fabric, the weft threads may have a twist opposite to that of the warp threads, and the weft threads may be fewer than the warp threads. The threads may be formed by doubling from two or more sets of threads, the twists of which may be in opposite directions one to the other.
Patent GB-190000014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Appertaining to Centrifugal Machines or Hydro-Extractors.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 14. Longsdon, H. C. Jan. 1. Switches.-Relates to electrically-driven centrifugal drying-machines. The bridge-piece supporting the motor is formed with an extension c<1> which, with the cover l, forms a casing for a switch and for a number of resistance coils e mounted in a frame d, and connected in series. The switch consists of a vertically-moving bar g, on the rod k, which descends by gravity and is provided with contact-pieces, one to slide over a fixed contactbar g<3>, and the other successively over the contacts f of the resistance coils, so that, as the bar descends, the resistances are gradually cut out and the machine gradually started. The lower end of the rod k projects into a dash-pot, and carries a piston provided with a valve, so that it may be quickly raised its upper end is coupled by a cham to a wheel provided with a handle and stops.
Patent GB-190005710-A (GB)
Title: Improved Indicator for Storage Batteries.
Inventor: TIDDEMAN PHILIP JOHNSTONE SPEN
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 5710. Tiddeman, P. J. S. March 27. Current meters for indicating the exhaustion of the individual cells of a storage battery. Each cell is permanently connected through a fuse to a separate electromagnet a, which normally is able to support an armature lever b, but allows this to drop if the cell pressure falls below any desired limit, adjusted by a distance-screw e set in the armature. Each lever carries an indicating-plate d behind a .numbered opening in a front plate, and may also close the circuit of an electric bell by contact with a stop b<3>. The levers may be hung from pivots, as illustrated, or hinged below the electromagnets.
Patent GB-190005789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Yarn and Thread Clearing and Polishing Appliances Used in connection with Reeling, Winding, and Spooling Machines.
Inventor: STAAT AUGUST
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5789. Staat, A. March 28. Yarns and threads, clearing and polishing.-Relates to appliances used in connection with reeling, winding, and spooling machines for clearing and polishing the thread. The threads are passed between pairs of plates c, d. One of the plates d of each pair is carried by a fixed rail b, while the other c is carried by a rail a which, by means of a screw and nut arrangement g, l, may be adjusted relatively to the first. The screw g, which may be turned by a suitable key, carries a pointer z, which moves over a graduated dial l forming part of the fixed nut, the dial being graduated to indicate counts of yarn.
Patent GB-190006686-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Forming a Silence Chamber for Telephonic Purposes and the like.
Inventor: DEWAR JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6686. Dewar, J., and Sherman, B. April 10. Telephones.-Silence chambers for telephones and similar purposes are constructed with curtains running on rods 7 &c. capable of being opened out or closed by means of cords and pulleys or by radial arms 12, 12<1>, intergearing by partial pinions 10, 10', and operated by a hand-lever 15. The rods 7 are attached to a canopy 3, preferably having glazed panels 4. The canopy 3 and rods 7 are also secured to a back 2.
Patent GB-190008095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: RICHES TOM HURRY
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 8095. Riches, T. H. May 1. Brakes, hand. Relates to wagons with connected brake levers to which are pivoted pawls adapted to engage with the teeth of existing racks. The pawl D pivoted on the pin d<1>0f the brake lever B can be turned so that its tooth d engages the rack R as in Fig. 5. The pawl is immediately released by depressing one of the brake levers, and assumes the position shown in Fig. 4, while the brakes may be held "off" by causing the hooked extension d<3> of the pawl D to engage the catch d', Fig. 6. Modifications are described in which the position of the pivot pin is varied, and the pawl may carry a pin to engage holes in the rack guard C.
Patent GB-190010844-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Black Disazo-dyestuffs.
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 10,844. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. June 14. Dyes, artificial.-Disazo dyes, which yield black shades upon unmordanted or chromium-mordanted fibre, are produced by substituting for the diphenylamine derivatives used as first components in the processes described in Specifications No. 24,527, A.D. 1897, and Nos. 2360 and 6583, A.D. 1899, p-amidodiphenylamine sulphonic acids which contain both a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group. These compounds are produced by the action of p-nitrochlorobenzene-o-sulphonic acid upon pamidosalicylic acid or p-amidocresotinic acid and subsequent reduction of the nitro compounds thus formed. The dyes are produced as described in Specification No. 24,527, A.D. 1897, by combining the diazo compound of the amidodiphenylamine derivative with alpha-naphthylamine, rediazotizing the product thus obtained, and combining it with a suitable dye-stuff component.
Patent GB-190022877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Collapsable Boats.
Inventor: ENGELHARDT VALDEMAR
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 22,877. Engelhardt, V. Dec. 14. Drawings to Specification. Centreboards and drop-keels for collapsable flatbottomed boats consist of a length of canvas attached to the keel proper above and to a metal bar at its lower edge. By raising this bar by means of rods at its ends, the canvas is housed in a reeess or groove in the keel.
Patent GB-190103055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: HAUSS JOSEF
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 3055. Hauss, J. Feb. 12. Cylinder machines.-Relates to the mechanism described in Specification No. 10,834, A.D. 1900, for reciprocating the carriage of a printing- machine. The connecting-rod k of the carriage is connected to the crank-pin on the crank disc e journalled in the bevel-wheel o. Fixed on the axis of the disc e is a gear-wheel b having a diameter half that of the stationary gear-wheel c. On the wheel o is also journalled a gear-wheel d gearing with both wheels b, c, so that, as the wheel o rotates, the crank disc e is rotated and the crankpin moves in an approximately-straight path.
Patent GB-190105426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney-tops and Ventilating Cowls.
Inventor: PIKE WALTER
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 5426. Pike, W. March 14. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-A cowl consists of a pipe a, preferably wider than the shaft, which ends in an arch b, the outlet c being slightly inclined as indicated in the Figure.
Patent GB-190106557-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Motor Lawn Mower, Sweeper and Roller
Inventor: COLDWELL THOMAS
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 6557. Coldwell, T., and Coldwell, W. H. Nov. 6, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Portable engines.-Relates to a selfpropelled machine for rolling, mowing, or sweeping lawns, and adaptable also as a stationary engine for pumping or other purposes. The main frame A is supported on a couple of rollers B mounted on a shaft C, and on a couple of rollers D mounted on the shaft E. The rollers B are driven by sprocket gearing from the main shaft m, bevel compensating-gearing being employed to facilitate the turning of the implement. The shaft E of the rear or steering rollers D is carried in a yoke E<1> having a vertical pivot mounted in a block supported on trun. nions a<2> in a guide bracket attached to the main frame. This method of connection allows a certain amount of free play to the steering-rollers when working on uneven ground. The steering is effected by means of flexible connections f<1> at each end of the bail E<1> wound in opposite directions upon drums on a shaft F driven by an arrangement of bevel, chain, and worm gearing from a hand-wheel G'. A pointer is provided to indicate the position of the steering-rollers to the driver on the seat K. The mowing and the brushing apparatus, which are interchangeable, are carried on a frame P supported in the rear by a roller p' and in front by adjustable castor wheelsp. The frame P is connected to the frame A by push-bars Q at each side so arranged as to allow independent movement to the frame P to follow inequalities in the ground. The frame P can be raised clear of the ground by links r' attached to arms r on a rock-shaft R operated by a lever R'. The cutting or brushing apparatus is driven by chain gearing from the main shaft m, and can be thrown into and out of gear by means of a clutch. A clutch is also inserted in the gearing for the travelling rollers B. A belt pulley is mounted on a shaft m, and can be employed for transmitting power for any purpose. When the said pulley is in use, the driving-gearings for the rollers B and the mowing-mechanism is thrown out of gear. Any suitable form of engine or motor may be mounted on the frame A for driving the main shaft m.
Patent GB-190110582-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stiffening for Collars and the like and Fastenings therefor.
Inventor: JACOBSEN CARL
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 10,582. Jacobsen, C. May 22. Coats and jackets; collars; dresses; stiffeners; ventilating wearing-apparel.-Stiffenings for the collars of uniforms, ladies' apparel, and the like are formed with perforations c to allow ventilation, and with holes b for attachment to the garment &c. by stitching. The stiffening is sometimes made of metal.
Patent GB-190111426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eye Specula for Use in Surgical Operations and the like.
Inventor: ARNOLD JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 11,426. Arnold, J. E., [Drake-Brockman, H. E.]. June 4. Eye instruments. -The arms 1 and 2 of an eye speculum are pivoted together at 3, and forced apart by a spring 4. The arms are locked by a screw 6 acting on a rack 5. The ends 8 for engaging the eyelids are made of fine wire, and are secured at 9 by a nut and compass joint, which allows of adjustment for the curvature of the face. When the arms are brought together, the hook on one end 8 telescopes in the other.
Patent GB-190116727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 16,727. Lake, H. H., [Sterling Co.]. Aug. 20. Water-tube boilers.-Niclausse, D³rr, and similar water-tube boilers are emptied by means of pipes 21 with valves 22 and opening into the uptake passages 9 of the headers 5. The steam and water drum 1 is emptied first, the cover 24 is removed, and a plug 23 is inserted in the top of the passage 9. The water is then forced from the tubes 3 by compressed air or steam. The pipe 21 may open into the downtake passage 8 and the plug 23 inserted in the same.
Patent GB-190119835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boot and Shoe Sewing Machines
Inventor: CARLETON ROSWELL
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 19,835. Carleton, R. March 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act A.D. 1883]. Lock-stitching machines locking loops by tongues of material; boot-sole stitching-machines; perforating-devices.-Relates to machines dealing with work in which the tongues have been previously formed, and consists of means for enabling the awl or other perforating-device automatically to enter the work centrally under each tongue. For this purpose, the part 130 carrying the awl 12 is pivoted at 131 so as to have a lateral movement, which allows the V-shaped recess under the tongue to guide the awl to a central position. This movement is limited by a guide 36 engaging a roller stud 39 on the block 130, the guide being formed with a narrow part 41, which the stud 39 enters during the latter part of the awl's forward motion, thus bringing the hole made by the awl into line with the needle.
Patent GB-190119862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: IRWIN HERBERT ELLWOOD
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 19,862. Irwin, H. E. Oct. 5. Tyres, pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-Relates to detachable tyres of the type shown in section in Fig. 1. The wheel rim A has a central groove B with undercut sides, under which engage the thickened edges D of the outer cover F. The edges of the cover are so formed on their adjacent surfaces that, when the extreme parts e' are in contact, the tyre cannot be detached from the rim, but, when the intermediate parts e are pressed together, the tyre is easily detachable. An endless band I is interposed between the parts of the inner air tube and outer cover which lie adjacent to the rim. The edges of the cover may have cutaway parts which engage bridge-pieces K, Fig. 4, fixed in the central groove B of the rim to prevent creeping, and short lengths M, Fig. 7, of thin metal may be fitted round the edges to stiffen them. The rim may be of wood or of metal with turnedin edges.
Patent GB-190122932-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance to be used for Physical Development.
Inventor: BROWNE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 22,932. B r o w n e, A., [Sandow, E.]. Nov. 13. Exercising-apparatus.-An appliance to be used for physical development, more particularly for developing the abdominal and pectoral muscles, consists of a belt a, connected by elastic or other suitable cords c passing over pulleys g, to a pair of handles d, which may be weighted. The pulleys g are carried by a plate e, having a hole at f to take over a fixed hook.