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Patent GB-189702654-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Producing Ammonia.
Inventor: MEHNER CARL HERMANN
Filed: 1897-02-01
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 2654. Mehner, C. H. Feb. 1. Ammonia.-A mixture of coal or coke and of caustic or carbonated alkali or alkaline earth is charged into an electric furnace, into which a heated jet of air, producer gas, or other gas containing nitrogen, is injected. The cyanide vapours which pass off are first passed through an airheating apparatus to heat the gas fpr use in the furnace, and then pass into an upper condensing- chamber containing coal or coke. When cyanide vapours cease to be given off, steam is passed into the condensing-chamber, decomposing the cyanide, and liberating ammonia, which is led away, while the alkali or alkaline-earth carbonate is re-formed, and a portion of it is then led into the furnace to re-charge it, the condenser being filled up with fresh coal or coke.
Patent GB-189711140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Fastening Card Clothing to Flats.
Inventor: MILLS CHARLES
Filed: 1897-05-04
Granted: 1897-06-05
Abstract: 11,140. Lake, H. H., [Mills, C.]. May 4. Carding-engines.-Relates to machines for attaching card clothing to flats, the edges of the card fillet having previously had fastening-clips secured to them. The clips consist of angular metal strips united by prongs to the edges of the fillet. The fillet with its attached clips is placed in a channel a of a bed A, the sides of the channel being stepped to support the clips. The iron flat B' is placed between the clips and pressed downwards upon the fillet by an adjustable presser-bar B which is fitted at the lower end with bow springs C and raised and lowered by an eccentric b operated by a handle. The pressing downwards of the flat stretches the fillet transversely. The presser may be swung from its vertical position when it is required to replace a flat &c., and held in an inclined position by catches or rods b<6>, b<7>. On each side of the flat are a number of pressing or folding fingers H, arranged side by side and moved forwards simultaneously by eccentrics on the shafts F, which are connected by gearing and operated by a handle. The folders serve to bend the free edges of the clips over the back of the flat. Each finger or folder H is held in the downwardly-inclined position shown by weighted levers M, which turn about the points m<5> and have suspending-links m extending through apertures in the folders.
Patent GB-189717064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mantel Furniture.
Inventor: WORDINGHAM JAMES
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1898-07-20
Abstract: 17,064. Wordingham, J. July 20. Mantelpieces; brackets. -Brackets A, D clampei to the mantelpiece carry pulleys P, round which runs an endless chain, wire, or belt, which can be used to support clothes &c. instead of the ordinary rod. The brackets can be used alone or with the ordinary rod. The chains can be kept clean and bright by brushes B, B driven by friction or from the pulleys P. The tension of the chain can be adjusted by moving apart the brackets, or by putting the pulleys on sliding blocks moved by screws, or by clamping the pulley axles in slits in the brackets. The bracket D may be used to support a clock, candlestick, gong, pipe rack, match holder, pins for cotton reels, supports for reading-desks, advertisements, photographs, pincushions, &c.
Patent GB-189720708-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bicycle Saddle and Saddle Support, applicable also as a Portable Seat.
Inventor: BENNINGHOVEN WILHELM
Filed: 1897-09-09
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 20,708. B e n n i n g h o v e n , W., and Schr÷der, C. Sept. 9. Seats.-The support to which an ordinary bicycle saddle is fixed is constructed so that the support and affixed saddle may be used as a portable seat. The saddle b is fixed to an arm a projecting from a stem c which is clamped in the diagonal member of the bicycle frame. The lower end of the stem c is provided with three pivoted arms f, f<1>, f<11>, which may be folded outwards to form a supporting-tripod when the appliance is to be used as an ordinary seat. Struts h, h', h<11>, which normally lie in recesses k, k<1>, k<11>, engage notches g, g<1>, g<11> and hold the arms f, f<1>, f<11> in the supporting position.
Patent GB-189724973-A (GB)
Title: A Double Staple Lever Lock.
Inventor: GROFFMAN FRANCES COOPER
Filed: 1897-10-28
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 24,973. Groffman, F. C. Oct. 28. Locks, key.-A hasp lock for trunks &c. has two independent lever-controlled bolts D mounted in a case A, attached to a cover-plate B, shown in dotted lines. The cover-plate has two slots C to receive staples on the hasp, the bolts being moved simultaneously in opposite directions by a half turn of a key with a double bit, Fig. 7, inserted in a correspondinglyshaped keyhole in the cover-plate. A leaf spring is attached to the hasp plate to bear on the back of the hasp and disengage it from the lock when the bolts are retracted. The Provisional Specification states that this spring also assists in lifting the lid.
Patent GB-189725313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Applying Stiffening Compound to Hat Bodies, and particularly to the Brims thereof.
Inventor: HEIM LEWIS RASMAS
Filed: 1897-11-01
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 25,313. Heim, L. R., and Smith, F. W. Nov. 1. Felt huts.-Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of a machine for stiffening felt hat bodies, and particularly the brims thereof. The stiffening-liquid is fed from the tank 33 into a pipe 37 past a valve 36 into a telescopic tube 106 on which are mounted two telescopic tubes 111, 112 with nozzles which distribute the liquid on the inside and outside of the hat body which is mounted on the block 87, The liquid supply is cut off automatically at intervals by the sliding valve 38, which is operated by a cam 49 on a wheel 40, and on the same wheel is a cam 65 which operates gearing 63, 64, 62 to actuate a spring bolt 58 whereby the clutch 56 is engaged with or disengaged from the pulley 54 and the main driving-shaft 3 is started or stopped. The stiffening-liquid is rubbed into the hat by revolving conical rollers 5, 6, the shafts 7, 8 of which are journalled in adjustable brackets 9, 10, on one of which 10 is mounted a sliding bar 82 carrying the hat block 87 in such a position that the side of the hat operated upon always remains vertical. On the other bracket 9 is an adjustable arched piece 90 carrying a grooved guide 98 in which the lower edge of the hat body is guided. This piece 90 also carries at its extremity a finger which prevents stiffening-material from accumulating on the edge of the hat. Scrapers 99,100 also prevent an accumulation of stiffening-material on the hat body. On the bracket 9 is mounted a drip pan 101 with perforated thimbles through which the shafts 7, 8 pass, and on the bottom are sheds or projections 104, 105 which overhang the thimbles. The object of these arrangements is to prevent the machinery from becoming clogged by the stiffening-medium.
Patent GB-189730259-A (GB)
Title: A Method or Methods for Controlling a Mechanism or Mechanisms by Means of Electric or Electro-magnetic Waves of High Frequency.
Inventor: WILSON ERNEST
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-12-21
Abstract: 30,259. Wilson, E., and Evans, C. J. Dec. 21. Search-lights.- Relates to means for controlling mechanism, such as search-lights, from a distance by means of electric or electromagnetic waves known as Hertzian waves, without the intervention of metallic conductors The object is to obtain a more or less selective effect two or more circuits containing electromagnet mechanism being separately controlled by the transmitter through the agency of rotary switches. Fig. 1 shows a receiving-arrangement adapted to control two electromagnetic mechanisms I, II. The rotary switch A, driven by clockwork or the like, is fitted with contacts C, C<1>, D, on which rub contacts F, F', F<2>. H is the relay battery, and G the coherer or contacts controlled by the coherer. According to the position of the switch the circuit will be completed through I or II. To secure accurate working, a switch K, Fig. 2, similar to A and rotating synchronously with it, is fitted to the transmitter. P and P' are keys adapted to control the transmitter Q. The switches may be arranged to control several circuits and to reverse the currents. Instead of a single coherer, a multiple coherer may be employed. It consists of a series of coherers arranged on the surface of a rotating cylinder and successively making contact, or the coherers may be connected in parallel. For controlling sets of mechanism independently, oscillations of different periods or wave lengths may be employed, and they may be controlled from several different points.
Patent GB-189806004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to Bottles and the like, whereby Re-filling, whether Fraudulent or otherwise, will be Disclosed.
Inventor: PLATH ALFRED
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 6004. Plath, A. March 11. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. -Relates to bottles &c. of the kind described in Specification No. 26,162, A.D. 1897, and more particularly to the means for attaching the supplementary neck D to the neck B of the vessel. In the present invention, the neck B is fitted with a band M having two or more bent spring arms &c. N, which, when the necks are joined, engage with the internal shoulder T on the neck D, and so prevent the necks from being separated. A washer R forms a tight joint between the necks, and the neck D is preferably extended to form a sleeve V, which fits snugly over the neck and shoulder of the vessel, to prevent tampering with the springs. The neck B may also be formed with a seat for a ball valve adapted to prevent the introduction of liquid when the vessel is upright. The other parts shown are similar to the corresponding parts described in the above-mentioned prior Specification.
Patent GB-189808847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Urinals.
Filed: 1898-04-16
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 8847. Duckett & Son, J., and Duckett, J. April 16. Urinals. - The usual fall pipe from the basin to the gutter in stall urinals is dispensed with by perforating or slitting the basin at D.
Patent GB-189809220-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Engine or Turbine.
Inventor: YATES JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-04-21
Granted: 1899-04-21
Abstract: 9220. Yates, J., and Bellis, T. K. April 21. Steam turbines.-Motion is imparted to the turbine a, keyed to the shaft b carried by bearings in the end plates c<1> of the casing, by steam which enters by noezles g and impinges upon the radial walls f<2> of recesses f. The nozzles g are arranged in a shoe h which has an expansion chamber j into which steam passes from the recesses and from which steam passes by nozzles j<1> to impinge again upon the radial walls f<2>; an exhaust j<2> communicating with the exhaust chamber d' is provided as shown.
Patent GB-189812208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Sustaining Mechanism for Hoisting Machinery.
Inventor: ROYCE FREDRICK HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 12,208. Royce, F. H., and Claremont, E. A. May 31. Safety suspending or retaining apparatus for cranes and other hoisting-machinery. Figs. 1 and 2 show sectional views of one form of apparatus in which a is a cylindrical casing secured by lugs o, o to the framing of the crane or hoist. In this casing there is a brake strap b to one end of which is pivoted a link e, while an adjustable screw i in a lever d bears on the other. The wheel through which the hoisting-drum or barrel is driven is loose on its spindle, while the lever c is keyed on the spindle. The wheel also carries two pins r, q engaging with the link e and lever c, respectively. When the pulley e is rotated in the direction t, to raise the load, the pin g rotates the lever c so that the pressure of the toe p is withdrawn from the link e and the band b contracts. When the load is left suspended, the brake strap is spread outwards in contact with the casing. Figs. 3 and 4 show another apparatus in which a are a pair of friction-discs rotating with the spindle. Between them is a ratchet ring b and a pair of friction rings c. The spindle is screwed into a pinion m through which the load is raised and which is separated from the disc a by a collar e of antifriction metal. When the spindle is rotated in one direction, the discs a are screwed together and the pinion notated to raise the load, while when it is rotated in the other, out of the pinion, the load is free to run down.
Patent GB-189815611-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsable Box.
Inventor: FRY ROBERT
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 15,611. Fry, R., and Murrell, F. E. J. July 16. Folding-boxes of cardboard and the like for wearing-apparel and other goods are formed with flaps d, g, h at the lower edges of the sides c, e, f, respectively, and with a flap a forming the bottom of the box, at the lower edge of the side b. When set up, the bottom a rests on the other flaps as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, and when collapsed the parts assume the position shown in Fig. 1. The box is fastened by a string i, which is secured at one end to the lower edge of the side e, then passed through perforations in the bottom a and side f, and finally over the lid and attached to a hook k on the side e. A device i<1> is used to put a tension on the string.
Patent GB-189817805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographs and like Instruments for the Projection of Kinetoscopic Pictures.
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 17,805. Hughes, W. C. Aug. 18. Magic-lanterns.-Consists of nine detail improvements or modifications of the apparatus described in Specification No. 681, A.D. 1898. (1) Two wheels c, c<1> are mounted upon the spindle b<1> of the operating-handle c<2> to act as flywheels. (2) The drum for holding the film K, when of ordinary length, has a hollow spindle the free end portion of which is split so as to form an outwardlyextending spring having a turned-up end, whereby the spool may be held in position on the spindle. (3) The two portions of the film guide J are made longer than usual, and are provided with longitudinal threads, rods, or tubes of silk, cotton, worsted, metal, bone, vulcanite, &c. along their edges on their inner surfaces, to take the place of the usual cloth or other lining, which is apt to scratch the film. (4) The sight-aperture J<7> of the film guide is adjusted externally by a milled screw N<8>, which raises or lowers a plate N<3>, connected to the plate N<2>, in which is the sight aperture, and sliding in vertical guides N'. The lens is adjusted by a similar contrivance from the exterior of the case. (5) The film guide lever N' of the sprocket-wheel H is provided at one end with two rollers N, and at the other with a connecting-piece g<2> having teeth which gear, when the lever is raised, with the toothed wheel E, whereby the gear-wheels are locked while a new film is being put into position. (6) When an abnormally long film is employed, the spool and cage for carrying it, and the winding-drum for receiving it, are provided with ballbearing hubs, to prevent a drag upon the film. (7) The shutter consists of a flat or curved plate P mounted upon a spindle P', which is rotated from the toothed wheel E<1> by a pinion P<2> on the spindle P<1>. The shutter by this arrangement rotates in the same plane as the rays of light travel, instead of at right-angles thereto as usual. (8) The picture which is thrown upon the screen, according to the previous Specification, when the door of the apparatus is opened for fixing a fresh film in position, is moved into or out of the light rays by means of a spring connection from the door C, such as by means of a cross-pin on the end of the rod T<7>, bearing against a spring attached to the frame carrying the picture. (9) To cut off the heat rays from the film, a heat screen is interposed between the film and the source of light. This consists of a narrow rectangular liquid-tight case, having glazed panels, between which is placed the glycerine, alum-water, or other liquid employed, and through which the light passes. The lid to the opening of the case is secured quite tightly, so as to prevent any evaporation during use.
Patent GB-189819300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Springs.
Inventor: FADER ELIJAH JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,300. Fader, E. J. Sept. 10. Springs.-A metal strip is bent into zig-zag shape, each of the planes of the zig-zag being itself bent, preferably diagonally, so that, when the spring is compressed, it will at first yield to a moderate pressure, and then, when the ridges of the various planes have come into contact, as in Fig. 2, it will under a greatly-increased pressure yield still further. A spring may also be formed of a flat plate bent so as to present a diagonal ridge.
Patent GB-189821871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lasts Supports for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DORMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,871. Dorman, W. H. Oct. 18. Nailing heels. - Relates to last supports for heel-attaching machines, which are, generally, of the form described in Specification No. 3858, A.D. 1898. The heel pin is carried by a curved slide c moving in a guideway in the post c<3> to allow of the adjustment of the heel seat in a transverse direction. The slide is struck from the centre c' of the heel seat. To allow of adjustment in a longitudinal direction, a second slide c<2> may be provided as shown in Fig. 3. This slide is struck from the same centre. In a modification, a single spherical slide is used allowing of adjustment in both directions.
Patent GB-189824023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring and Drilling Machines.
Inventor: POHL JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 24,023. Pohl, J. Nov. 15. Boring and drilling.-A machine for use on large pieces of work has a framework A carrying two horizontal parallel rods, one of which b is screwed. The spindle carriage c' is mounted on these rods, and is traversed by turning the handwheel d. The spindle h is supported by a slide m on a bar n moving vertically in side guides, and operated by a chain &c. p<1>, levers p, o, and links q to raise or lower the drill. The spindle is driven by bevel gearing on the carriage from belt pulleys k, i, provided with a weighted tension device k<1>. The work is mounted on a table E running on rails r, and is traversed by a hand-wheel g and pinion engaging a rack on the table.
Patent GB-189824804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Preventing Incrustation in Steam Generators.
Inventor: KIRCHNER WILHELM
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 24,804. Kirchner, W. Nov. 24. Incrustation, preventing.-Relates to means for preventing incrustation by means of electropositive plates suspended in the generator and placed in suitable connection with the walls thereof, and consists in the employment of electrodes constructed of an alloy of zinc and magnesium, either alone or alloyed with copper or aluminium, or both.
Patent GB-189902950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Injectors or Apparatus for Burning Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: HOLDEN JAMES
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2950. Holden. J., Bell, A. M., and Taite, J. C. Feb. 9. Liquid-fuel fittings' for furnaces. Consists of improvements in apparatus of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 6059, [Abridgment Class Furnaces &c.], and 7755. A.D. 1886, and No. 1815, A.D. 1891, and of means for working liquid-fuel injectors by combustible gas or vapour under pressure. The mixture of air, steam, and fuel coming from the pipe 7, and annular spaces 6 and 5 respectively, meets and sprays an additional supply of fuel from the pipe 11. By means of the stop valve 15, fuel is admitted first to the space 5 by the port 16, and then to the pipe 11 by the port 17. In a modification, the valve is partly cylindrical and partly conical. The space 5 can receive a small supply through a hole in the conical part, and full supply by lifting the conical part off its seat. In this raised position of the valve it can be turned so that a hole in the cylindrical part makes connection with the pipe 11. The external steam jet ring 22 is fixed with its centre below that of the injector, and has its jets 27 mostly in its lower part. The air induced by it therefore flows mostly through its lower part, and thus rises through, and mixes better with, the sprayed fuel. For working liquid-fuel injectors by combustible gas or vapour, a light oil is forced by a pump through a heating-coil or its equivalent, which may be arranged in the furnace uptake, and from which the gaseous oil is supplied to the injector. Excess of oil is returned through a condenser to the supply tank.
Patent GB-189903048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jigs or Appliances for Finishing Cycle and like Frame Joints.
Inventor: GARRARD CHARLES RILEY
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 3048. Garrard, C. R. Feb. 10. Pipe and rod trimmers.-A tool for finishing the joints of cycle, motor, and like frames has a saddle A in which a tool B is held by screws C. The saddle is held in place by a hinged cap E, surrounding the frame tube G, and secured by a hinged bolt H. The cap has either a single roller F on each side, bearing on the tube, or a pair, one on each side of the vertical centre line. The saddle has handle sockets or handles A', A' so that the tool may be rotated to trim off the spelter &c. and skim up the face of the lug, bracket, &c. The tool may have a feed-screw.
Patent GB-189903291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gymnastic Clubs.
Inventor: GIBSON RALPH ROBERT
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3291. Gibson, R. R. Feb. 14. Indian clubs.- The body D of the club is fitted with an adjustable stem C, having at its end a handle A, and with an auxiliary weight F.
Patent GB-189905445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: FEDER CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 5445. Feder, C. J. March 13. Advertising; signs. - Signs or advertisements for railway vehicles consist of cylinders or prisms a of transparent material which bear the advertisements and are rotated intermittently. They are preferably mounted on each side of the vehicle, and are geared together by a cross-shaft. Their trunnions are hollow to receive the lamp brackets e of the incandescent lamps e' by which the advertisements are illuminated. The brackets are adapted to slide longitudinally, and they carry electrically insulating and conducting collars h<1>, h with which a brush k<1> makes contact for extinguishing or lighting the lamps. The advertisement rollers are intermittently actuated through gearing by means of a cam t on the axle u which operates the pawl lever r and ratchet g. In a modification, the intermittent movement is effected by the armature of an electromagnet, and the rollers are replaced by bands.
Patent GB-190002714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Taps or Valves for Geysers and like Water Heaters.
Inventor: FENLON HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2714. Fenlon, H. T. Feb. 10. Water-heaters, gas.-To prevent the gas supply of a geyser or similar water-heater from being turned on, or the water supply cut off, independently of the other, the handle A, Fig. 1, of the water tap B is fitted with a perforated plate C, which engages with and secures the handle E of the gas tap F in the closed position, as shown. When the handle of the water tap is turned into the position indicated in dotted lines a, the tap is open and the gas supply can be turned on, in which position the water-tap handle cannot be closed more than is indicated by the dotted lines e. As adapted to a geyser, the gas tap is connected to the burners K, Fig. 3, and the water tap to the boiler M. The combustion products circulate through the vessels N, P, S to the chimney, and the water is drawn off through a pipe U.