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Patent GB-189717839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Explosion Engines.
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-07-29
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 17,839. Hornsby, W., and Edwards, R. July 29. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In engines, such as those described in Specifications Nos. 7146 and 15,994, A.D. 1890, No. 3909, A.D. 1892, and No. 6933, A.D. 1896, using heavy oils, the vaporizer c which forms part of the combustion chamber is heated at starting by drawing into the cylinder air carburetted with a light hydrocarbon through the pipe m. The charge is ignited by electric sparking- points o. The ordinary air pipe i is closed by a valve j, and the heavy oil pipe to the pump f by a valve q. The light hydrocarbon may be sprayed into the vaporizer.
Patent GB-189722205-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Water-proof Fabrics and Ropes and other Water-proof Articles.
Inventor: KENNEDY ARTHUR LELAND
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 22,205. Kennedy, A. L. Sept. 28. Drawings to Specification. Waterproofing ropes.-A strand of nitro-cellulose or acetate of cellulose is twisted up with the strands forming a rope. A solvent is then applied which causes the nitro-cellulose &c. to impregnate the strands, rendering the rope waterproof.
Patent GB-189726985-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of New Vegetable Extracts and New Vegetable Peptones of Commercial Utility by the Transformation of all kinds of Yeasts and these New Products of Commercial Utility Themselves.
Inventor: PEETERS JEAN
Filed: 1897-11-18
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 26,985. Peeters, J. Nov. 18. Food preparations; condiments.-Vegetable extracts, which may be employed for culinary purposes, especially as condiments, and vegetable peptones, are prepared from yeast by treating it in the following manner :-The yeast is washed several times with water acidulated with acetic acid, and the last deposit is dripped or pressed. Water is then added, together with a quantity of an acid, salt, or in some cases an alkali, and with or without pepsin, pancreatin, or papain. The mixture is heated to about 60‹ C. for 20 hours, and, after cooling and filtering, the liquid is concentrated by boiling it under reduced pressure at 60‹ to 70‹ C. Any desired quantity of salt may be added to the product. In preparing a vegetable peptone, the evaporation is continued until the liquid assumes the consistency of a syrup, after which it is purified by precipitation with alcohol. The precipitate is dissolved in water and the liquid boiled; after adding salt, it is filtered and evaporated to the desired consistency at 60‹-70‹ C.
Patent GB-189806425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Arrangement, Construction, and Application of Lubricators.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1899-03-16
Abstract: 6425. Thompson, W. H., and Thompson, R. March 16. Lubricators.-Relates to improvements in the lubricators described in Specification No. 17,953, A.D. 1891. In the case of a lubricator in which the piston is forced down by a rack and pinion movement, the pinion is rotated by a spring K instead of by ratchet gearing. Means are provided for regulating the power of the spring and for winding it up. A catch P engaging in the notch Q in the piston-rod enables the piston to be held up while the lubricator is being re-charged. In a modification, the free end of the spring K is attached to the top of the piston-rod so that it exerts a downward pull on it. In this case the pinion is turned by a handle to raise the piston and extend the spring when the lubricator requires refilling. In a lubricator in which annular weights are employed to press down an inverted cup containing lubricant, an air admission valve is inserted in the top of the cup to facilitate its removal for refilling. In the modified form of lubricator shown in Fig. 7, the annular weights C are employed, while the use of an inverted cup containing lubricant is avoided. The cup A serves as a cover to exclude dust, and forms a means of connection between the weights C and the piston B. A valve b in the centre of the piston admits air when the piston is withdrawn to enable the cylinder to be refilled.
Patent GB-189808949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Floating or Blowing of Granulated Cork, Sawdust, or like Material, on Painted or other Adhesive Surfaces.
Inventor: MEIKLE JAMES HARVIE
Filed: 1898-04-18
Granted: 1899-04-18
Abstract: 8949. Meikle, J. H., and Meikle, J. H. April 18. Ornamenting.-Relates to apparatus for blowing granulated cork, sawdust, or the like on to painted, varnished, or other adhesive surfaces. The cork is fed from a vessel A by means of a screw B into a hopper C<1>, from which it is drawn by a blast of air passing through a tube F and nozzle D into a tube E, which leads it to the prepared surface.
Patent GB-189810476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycles whereby a Single Machine may be Transformed into a Tandem.
Inventor: ZARUBA JOSEF
Filed: 1898-05-07
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 10,476. Zaruba, J. May 7. Bicycles ; convertibles ; frames. - Relates to means for converting single bicycles into a tandem. The rear and front portions of the frame are connected together by the members a<1> and n<1>, which telescope into frame members a and b. The rear portion, which carries the saddle k, is provided with a chain driving-gear, the gear-wheel d' of which may be disconnected from the pedal shaft f. One of the cranks may be disconnected and turned through 180‹, so that both the cranks may be close to the rear forks when the bicycle is used in the single form. The forward driving-mechanism consists of a wheel h which gears with a pinion h' on the end of the square or hexagonal telescopic shaft j j<1>, upon the other end of which the gear-wheel for the transmission of the motion to the hub is secured. The shaft j j<1> rotates on ball bearings within the telescopic shaft n<1> b<1>, which is supported at the front end by the socket o. The handle-bar l for the rear rider is fixed to the saddle pin of the front frame. When used as a single machine, the arrangement is as shown in Fig. 1, but when it is used as a tandem the frame is drawn out and secured by nuts at the tubes b, b<1> and by a thumbscrew q, and the rear driving-mechanism thrown into gear. This machine may be used for conveying passengers.
Patent GB-189810592-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Process and Machinery for Breaking, Decorticating, and Scutching Fibrous Plants and Stems such as Brown Rhea, Ramie, Hemp, Jute, and the like.
Inventor: FERGUSON HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-09
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 10,592. Ferguson, H. May 9. Breaking and scutching apparatus.-Two machines, a breaking and a scutching machine, are mounted on the same frame C, though they may be carried on separate frames if desired. The breaking-machine consists of two pairs of fluted rollers A, driven by a wheel E connected by spur and worm gearing with the main shaft I, and of two pairs of winged rollers J driven by a wheel K on the shaft I. The bruised stems pass from the rollers J down the slope M on to the table N, where they are collected by an attendant and fed by hand to the scutching-machine. This consists of a slowly-rotating drum Q driven by skew gearing from a main shaft T. The drum carries at intervals round its periphery prongs W on which the material is fixed, so that, as the drum rotates, the free ends of the material are gradually lowered and raised between a pair of rapidly-rotating and closely - winged scutching - rollers U. When the material has made one revolution with the drum, it is removed therefrom by a second attendant in order that the empty prong may be re-filled by the first attendant. The free ends of the prongs are supported during the scutching operation by a rail or fence X.
Patent GB-189811849-A (GB)
Title: A Spirit Stove for the Rapid Boiling of Liquids.
Inventor: FRASER THEOBALD MATHEW
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 11,849. Fraser, T. M. May 25. Water-heaters, gas, oil, and spirit.-Consists of a device for rapidly boiling liquids. A cylindrical metal case closed at the top is hinged to a spirit stove or above an oil or gas burner &c. A slightly-flattened metal tube is coiled within it. The spiral starts from a funnel opening in the top of the cylinder, increases, decreases, and again increases in circumference, and issues at the lower part of the case. Liquid poured into the funnel opening is heated to boiling point while traversing the tube. Openings are provided in the cylinder for the entrance of air and the exit of the hot gases.
Patent GB-189817092-A (GB)
Title: A Cutting-out Angle Plate or Appliance for Use in Tailoring.
Inventor: NAGEL AUGUST
Filed: 1898-08-08
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 17,092. Nagel, A. Aug. 8. Measuring for.-An appliance of the shape shown in Fig. 1 is used for drawing the various curves which are required in draughting the patterns of garments.
Patent GB-189820902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Flue or Tube Cleaners or Scrapers.
Inventor: HAMILTON NINIAN BELL
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 20,902. Hamilton, N. B. Oct. 4. Cleaning tubes.- Blades 1, shaped to fit the flue or tube to be cleaned, a r e mounted at each end of elongated spring bars 2, which tend to approach one another. One or the other pair is separated, to bring the blades into contact with the walls of the flue, by one of the blocks 3, which are mounted on the right and left handed screw threads on the rod 5. This rod, by which the scrapers are drawn or pushed through the flue or tube, is supported in the middle by the sleeve 6. The bars 2 are secured by the ring 9, being cranked to engage an annular recess in the sleeve 6.
Patent GB-189822698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Etching.
Inventor: HAY HERBERT HATLEY
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,698. Hay, H. H. Oct. 28. Sand blast.-In a process of etching glass, metals, or other materials, a pattern sheet is obtained by pressing a sheet of tin foil C, or other suitable material, upon a block A which bears the pattern A<1> to be produced, and is coated with an adhesive composition B. The raised parts of the tin foil are covered with an acid-resisting material D, and the tin foil, together with the layers of material B, D, is transferred to the glass E or other material to be etched. After the exposed parts of the foil have been dissolved by means of acid, the adhesive material B, and an acid-resisting composition F previously applied to the plate E, are dissolved away, and the exposed parts of the glass &c. are etched by means of acid. The above process may also be used in treating glass by means of a sand blast, in which case the composition F is preferably made of a mixture of glue and glycerine, or of other composition which will resist the action of the sand blast.
Patent GB-189822896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Bearings.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 22,896. Marks, G. C., [Rubber Tire Wheel Co.]. Oct. 31. Axle-boxes.-The invention is shown as applied in connection with a roller bearing, but balls may be employed instead of rollers. At the inner end of the hub is a recess in which fits the flange a<4> of the collar a<3> on the axle. Within the recess a packing b<5> of rubber &c. is placed, and a ring b<6> of vulcanite or the like which is constantly pressed against the flange a<4> so that oil is retained and dirt excluded. The adjusting-cone a<1> at the outer end of the bearing is held in place by the nut d<2>, screwing on the sleeve d, which is secured on the axle by the linch-pin d<1>. The nut d<2> is formed with a number of slots to permit the insertion of the linch-pin.
Patent GB-189902538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Invalid and Reading Tables.
Inventor: BROWNING WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 2538. Browning, W. H. Feb. 4. Tables; reading-desks; leaf-holders. -Relates to tables for invalids and for use when reading. On a standard a, having a triangular base b, may be clamped at any height a slide c to which is pivoted a notched circular segment f which carries by a slotted bar k the table top l. The top can be slid along the bar k, and clamped by the wing nut m. The pivoted segment can be held in any position by a spring catch g. The standard carries a bracket q for a lamp, and the slide c an ashtray r. Pivoted fingers n, the free ends of which are caused by springs o to enter recesses p on the top of the table, serve to hold down the leaves of a book &c. Fingers similar to n may be used on an ordinary reading- desk.
Patent GB-189905775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-05-16
Abstract: 5775. Clarkson, T., and Clarkson & Capel Steam Car Syndicate. March 16. Liquid-fuel fittings.-Relates to steam generators consisting of a series of coils forming successively a feedwater-heater, a generator, and a superheater, water being continuously pumped in at one end of the combined coils while steam issues at the other. The generator is preferably heated by an oil or vapour burner, which is automatically controlled to regulate the supply of heat. Fig. 6 shows one form of automatic regulator for the burner, consisting of two tubes H and K, of brass and iron respectively, or of other suitable metals of varying expansibility. The tube H is fixed in a rigid bar G, and carries a hollow block J. The tube K is secured in the block J, and passes freely through the bar G, beyond which it carries locked nuts L as shown. Steam passes through the tubes, which expand unequally. At the normal temperature the nuts L are brought against the bar G, but any further expansion, due to increase of temperature, will result in the depression of the block J, owing to the greater expansion of the tube H. This acts on a set-screw N<4> adjustably carried by a lever N formed of two plates pivoted at M<3> in the frame M which carries the bar G. The movement of the outer end N<2> is caused to control the supply of fuel to the burner, or otherwise to regulate the supply of heat to the generators. In a modification, both tubes are fixed to the bar G, the regulation of the temperature at which the apparatus begins to act being effected solely by the set-screw N<4>. In a further modification, the two pipes are connected by a flexible bend, and the lever is pivoted to each pipe so that the relative movement due to differences of expansion produces a movement of the lever. Bars enclosed or surrounded by pipes, coiled or otherwise, may replace the pipes H and K, and, in place of using two tubes of different metals, a single U tube may be combined with a tie-rod of different metal.
Patent GB-189907433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gaiters for Gentleman's Wear.
Inventor: WATTS WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 7433. Watts, W. R. April 8. Leggings and gaiters. -A Newmarket legging or gaiter is made with buttons K, Fig. 2, and imitation buttonholes L, the fastenings of the leggings being effected by a spring strip with tapered ends f i x e d along the inside edge of the legging behind the buttons K. The tapered ends fit into tapered sockets fitted on the outside of the other e d g e of the legging.
Patent GB-189910190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Show Cards, Pictures, and the like.
Inventor: GOATER CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 10,190. Goater, C. May 15. Advertising.-A moulding a, formed of any suitable section from cardboard or the like which is suitably scored to facilitate bending, is attached to or formed integral with a backing d. The moulding may enclose a suitable packing- material for strengthening it, and it may be suitably ornamented. A picture or show card may be attached to the backing, or it may be slid within a transparent front.
Patent GB-189910798-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Composition, applicable as a Substitute for Wood and Stone, and for the Moulding of Hollow Ware and the like.
Inventor: WHEELER JAMES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 10,798. Wheeler, J. A., and Eells, S. W. May 23. Wood substitutes.-Relates to plastic compositions applicable as substitutes for wood and stone and for the manufacture of bath tubs, burial caskets, hollow-ware, and like articles, or for flooring, wainscotting, doors, &c. The chief material in the compound is fibrous pulp, preferably wood pulp, but, when the composition is to be fireproof, the wood pulp is replaced by asbestos fibre mixed with ashes, talc, &c. The pulp or fibre is moistened with water and mixed with potassium or sodium silicate, the doughy body so obtained being kneaded with pulverized lime, moulded into the required form, and baked in a suitable kiln. White lead, zinc white, or slacked quicklime may be added when the finished article is to be white. Pulverised resins or gums may be added to the wood pulp, the compound so prepared being well adapted to resist hot water and alkali soaps. Calcined pulverized magnesite, soaked in chloride of magnesia or other chloride, may also form a constituent of the compound. The moulded article may be hardened by applying a solution of magnesium or other chloride to its surface.
Patent GB-189910803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-testers for Coin-freed Machines.
Inventor: REINER PHILIPP
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 10,803. R e i n e r, P., and Pelzer, J. May 23. Coins, testing.-The coin slit in the vertical wall A of the casing is slightly inclined to the vertical, and behind it is fixed a parallel plate a bearing on the underside an inclined ledge a<2> for the right coins to roll down, while they are kept from falling off by overlapping plates d and e hinged behind the inclined plate on pins b between brackets. A third overhanging plate g, connected to the upper one of the pair by a pin and-slot joint, normally lies against a horse-shoe magnet f. A coin which is too thick is nipped by the third hinged plate, and an iron counterfeit is held by the electromagnet. A coin which is too thin drops to a step a<1> in the truck, and may fall off sideways or run until it is nipped by a terminal bevel a<4>. A coin which is too small either falls off or runs up against a finger e'. A coin in entering encounters a projection i on the lower hinged plate, and so turns it and the upper ones to set free any coin or counterfeit remaining between them. A curved arm h projecting from the lower hinge detaches any iron counterfeit from the magnet.
Patent GB-189915290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lounging Chairs.
Inventor: KELLY GEORGE
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,290. Kelly, G. July 25. Chairs.-A leg-rest 5, hinged to the front of the seat 4, is supported by means of elliptical springs 6 on the axle of a pair of wheels or segments 8. Bars 9 fixed to the spokes of the wheels limit the rocking of the chair. A counterbalance weight 3 is adjustably fixed on the chair back.
Patent GB-189917934-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Bromide of Albumen, Bromide of Peptone, and Albuminous or Peptonous Derivatives of Bromine.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 17,934. Bromhead, S. S., [Chemische Fabrik Helfenberg Actiengesellschaft vorm. Eugen Dieterich]. Sept. 5. Disinfectants; n medicinal preparations.-Relates to the production of bromine derivatives of albumen, peptone, gluten, and similar albuminous and peptonous compounds, which contain about 12 per cent. of bromine, are insoluble in water, and are suitable for disinfecting purposes and for use as a sleeping draught, and consists in acting upon the albuminous compound, for instance white of egg, in aqueous solution with an alcoholic solution of bromal and ethyl bromide, which is obtained by acting upon alcohol with bromine, and allowing the mixture to stand until free bromine is no longer traceable. The mixed solutions after a time turn into a thick colourless jelly, and, after standing, this is heated on a steam bath and concentrated. The product is then heated with alcohol, and, after settling, it is allowed to cool, and is compressed and dried at 35‹ to 40‹ C.
Patent GB-189919134-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Door Hinge.
Inventor: PORTER CHARLES
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 19,134. Porter, C., and Bishop, F. D. Sept. 22. Hinges. - Relates to a hinge for a door which enables the door, when open, to be folded behind the jamb. A tongue A projects from the plate b screwed to the door. On the end of this tongue is a pin c which projects downwards into a socket in an angle plate B fixed on the corner of the jamb. The plate B is slotted at g to allow for the movement of the tongue A, and a recess is formed at g<1> to allow the pin to be lifted out of the socket. In a modification, the positions of the pin and socket are interchanged.
Patent GB-189920099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Supplying Water to Fire Hoses.
Inventor: POWERS FRANK BASIL
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 20,099. Powers, F. B. Oct. 6. Hose reels.-A hose reel, constructed so that, when it is rotated by the hose being withdrawn from it, the water-supply valve is automatically opened, is shown in section in Fig. 2. The hose 5 is doubled in the centre, and wound on the reel 12, and one end is connected to the water-supply valve 3. When the hose is unwound, the reel moves laterally on a screw-threaded sleeve 6 until lugs 27 catch and rotate arms 28 on the valve-wheel 24, so as to open the valve. After using the hose, the reel and its sleeve are slid to the right until the catch pin 18 drops into its socket z. The valvewheel now being free, the water supply can be cut off and the hose re-wound on the reel, which consequently moves to the right until the bevelled disc 20 lifts the catch-pin out of its socket and leaves the apparatus ready for use.
Patent GB-189920246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1900-10-09
Abstract: 20,246. Scott, W. Oct. 9. Marine &c. boilers.-Two shells are placed one above the other, the lower one having a furnace flue and the upper one a combustion chamber and return smoke-tubes. The furnace flue communicates with the combustion chamber by means of a smoke flue 9, which in the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2 passes through the upcast connection 3 between the two shells. A downcast connection is provided consisting of external pipes 4 and internal prolongations 4<b>. The combustion chamber may be flat topped, or it may be external to the outer shell, such modified arrangements being illustrated in the Specification. The rear ends of the furnace flue and combustion chamber are closed by firebrick lined plates or hollow metal door-like structures perforated for the circulation of air. Fig. 5 shows a double-ended form of such a boiler, the combustion chambers being external to the upper shell.
Patent GB-189920685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Milk Separators.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 20,685. Thompson, W. P., [Daseking, G., and Henze, M.]. Oct. 16. Cream separators.-Relates to an insertion for cream-separator drums consisting of a number of helical partitions a and a perforated shell d. The partitions and the shell may be formed with projections, ribs, &c., and the shell may be of other than circular form.