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Patent GB-189800513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating or Ageing Spirit.
Inventor: SCOTT RICHARD CLARKSON
Filed: 1898-01-07
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 513. Scott, R. C. Jan. 7. Spirits. - Consists in ageing spirit by repeatedly blowing cold air through it, then epraying it by means of the air, and separating the air from it. The refrigerating-apparatus is of the known ammonia - compression type, and comprises a pump A by which the ammonia is forced into a coil C contained in a vessel D through which cold water circulates, and the ammonia then passes through the coil F in the vessel G and back through the pipe H to the pump A. The vessel G is filled with brine, which is kept in a state of agitation by a turbine J<1>, and serves to cool the spirit and the air. The spirit is fed from a vessel K to a pump L, and is thence forced through the coil M' in the vessel G, and through the pipe M<2> to the spray-producer N' in the vessel N. Air is supplied by the pump 0, which draws it in through a vessel O<1> in which it is washed, and is then forced through the nest of pipes P in the vessel G, and through the pipe P<2> to the spray-producer N'. The air is drawn off through the pipe Q, and passes through the coil Q<1> in the vessel G to a vessel R, in which any condensed products collect, while the air escapes through a pipe R<1> to an outlet S. The apparatus, as thus described, may be used for carrying out the process of ageing spirit described in Specification No. 11,638, A.D. 1892. K<2> is a pipe connecting the bottom of the vessel N to the pipe K<1>, and K<3> is a cock at the junction so that spirit can be supplied to the pump either from K or N. For carrying out the present invention, there is added to the apparatus, firstly, a pipe T by which the air, which is passing to the outlet S, is taken back to the pump 0 for use over again, and, secondly, a pipe U which leads air from the pipe P' to a rose V so that air can be blown through the spirit in the vessel N.
Patent GB-189801302-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nose-bag.
Inventor: THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1898-01-17
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1302. Thomas, E., and Thomas, J. E. Jan. 17. Nosebags.-The bag has a perforated bottom f removably attached to a ring d supported on or in a piece with the ring foot c of rope, wood, metal, &c. The bag has ventilatiug - holes a<1>, and is preferably cut back at the neck part k. Waste is prevented by side flaps b or by contracting the mouth of the bag by a draw string.
Patent GB-189804949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Car or Carriage or other Door Fasteners.
Inventor: HOSMER WILLARD BLODGETT
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 4949. Hosmer, W. B. March 1. Fastenings, carriage-door and like; door fastenings.-A fastening for sliding doors for railway cars, carriages, &c. consists of a hasp A on the door or frame engaging a staple c on the frame or door, the two being secured by a hook d pivoted on the hasp and engaging the staple, the pivot containing a seal which is pierced when the hook is raised to release the hasp. In Fig. 12, a double hook e, e<1> and a hasp with two eyes b, b<1> are shown, allowing the door to be held in a partly-open position for ventilation or quite closed as indicated by lines z, z<1>. The hook pivot f has a sliding plunger h, with a pin w projecting through slots x. A ring l, Fig. 9, is placed over the part k of the pivot, which is riveted to the hasp, after being passed through the hub p of the hook. The head m of the pivot is formed with an undercut recess into which a seal o can be slid through a slot in the hub p when the hook is in the disengaged position. Ratchet teeth q, u are formed on the bottom of the hub and the adjacent face of the ring, and cam recesses v on the other face. The pin w normally rests in one pair of cam recesses, the ratchet-wheel being kept in gear by a spring y between the ring and head m. The disengagement of the hook from the staple rotates the ring and drives forward the plunger which pierces the seal, the ring remaining idle during the closing of the hook. By forming intermediate ratchet teeth of less depth on the ring and forming notches in the bottom of the cam recesses, the hook is locked against backward movement till it has been completely closed, thus preventing opening without breaking the seal, after imperfectly closing the hook in the first instance. The fastening may be made reversible for right or left handed doors by placing the pivot between the hooks.
Patent GB-189813099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoneware, Earthenware, and other Pipes and Pipe Joints, and in Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: SUTTON JOHN HOLMES
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,099. Sutton, J. H. June 11. Spigot-and-socket joints.-Relates to stoneware, earthenware, and other pipes and pipe joints, and to apparatus for casting the contact rings on the pipes. Fig. 1 shows a spigot-and-socket joint, and Fig. 5 the means for forming the contact rings. Upon the end surface of the spigot is formed a cement or composition ring B, the face being at right-angles to the pipe axis. A similar ring D is formed upon the shoulder of the socket, and is provided with projecting bead or beads B'. Extensions C are also formed round the circular external periphery of the spigot and round the interior of the socket, and a band E of composition may also be provided. Liquid cement is run in by the hole F, another hole providing for the escape of air. The cement rings upon the spigot and within the socket are cast by the provision of mould rings, or split flexible rings, as shown in Fig. 5, the ring faces being thus truly perpendicular to the pipe axis.
Patent GB-189815143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Releasing Horses from Carriages.
Inventor: HUTCHISON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-09
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,143. Hutchison, W. July 9. Runaway or fallen horses, releasing; steering; balancing on axle.-Runaway or fallen horses are released by moving the rod X, Fig. 1, or e, Fig. 2, which carries bolts holding the ends of the traces in the jaws B, P. In the double-horse vehicle shown in Fig. 1, there is also a rod Z for actuating a bolt which frees a cap to which the pole-chains are attached. The rods X, e, Z are actuated by the bell-crank levers V, m operated by the handles A, a. The double-horse vehicle may be steered by the handle A, which is pivoted to the rod I carrying a toothed sector P gearing with the wheel L on the framework carrying the front wheels. The rod I is fixed to the plate K, which bears on the lever T operating the bell-crank lever V. The horizontal position of a dogcart &c. may be maintained, after the release of the horse, by hinging the shafts to the cart at j and employing a spring h and chain s.
Patent GB-189815720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carrying and Transferring Cases and Dark-slides for Photographic Dry-plates.
Inventor: KIMSEY JAMES COLUMBUS
Filed: 1898-07-18
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 15,720. Kimsey, J. C. July 18. Change-boxes; dark slides; plate boxes.-Consists of a box in which plates can be stored and transferred to or from a dark slide specially designed for this purpose. The covers D, D, Fig. 3, of the box are pressed close by springs B acting through frames C. Either of these covers can be pulled back till there is room for the dark slide to be pushed between it and the box. To charge the dark slide, it is pushed in between the bottom cover D and the box. The shutter of the dark slide and the shutter F of the box are pulled back, By means of external studs stops I, I are pulled back to allow one plate or a pair of plates to drop into the dark slide. To transfer exposed plates from the dark slide, it is pushed between the top cover D and the box, and the plates are allowed to drop into the box by opening the shutters. A plate K, which is arrested by stops at the bottom, separates the exposed from the unexposed plates. A pair of plates is fixed in a sheath N, Fig. 9, having projections n which rest on shoulders o<2>, Fig. 7, in the dark slide, the ends of the sheath being held by a recess o and sliding plate R which is pressed in by a spring. The shutters P of the slide have light-tight cushions U pressed out by spiral springs.
Patent GB-189818110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Metallic Carbides.
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 18,110. Wise, W. L., [International Patent Co.]. Aug. 23. Carbides.-Consists in treating calcium or other carbide with a saponified oil to cause it to re-act more slowly and uniformly when immersed in water to produce acetylene. As an example, 78À0 parts of pulverized calcium carbide containing free lime may be mixed with 12À5 parts of oleic acid (red oil), 3À0 parts of beeswax, and 6À5 parts of rosin. Tallow, linseed oil, stearin, olein, or any similar material may replace the oleic acid. If necessary, a small quantity of free lime may be added to the mixture. The whole is agitated during heating, and afterwards compressed and allowed to cool.
Patent GB-189819233-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Alarm, Clock, and Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: PERRY JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 19,233. Perry, J. Sept. 9. Water-heating oil stoves.-Relates to apparatus for obtaining a supply of hot water at a predetermined time. The driving-spring of an alarm clock b is removed, and the winding-arbor b<1> is connected by a cord g to a pulley f upon the vertical arbor e<1> of a spring drum e, which is accordingly initially wound up and runs down at the time predetermined as for an alarm. A disc h upon the vertical spindle bears two converging pockets h<1> on the upper side of the lug h<2> on the lower side. As the spring turns the spindle, the lug h<2> sweeps aside the swivelling wick guard o of a lamp d, and matches placed in the sockets ignite the lamp after passing a striking-plate. The lamp boils water in a vessel c, and the steam sounds a whistle l, while it expels the water through a pipe m.
Patent GB-189821373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grinding or Finishing the Cups of Ball-bearings, or other Articles.
Inventor: HARPER LEWIS EDWARD
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 21,373. Harper, L. E., and Grohmann, C. L. Oct. 11. Surfacing and polishing.-Relates to a machine for grinding or finishing work of irregular form, such as ball-bearing cups for bicycles. The work is held in a chuck C' on a spindle 65, carried in a head 3, and rotated by a pulley 66, as shown in plan in Fig. 1. The grinding-wheel T and its spindle are supported in bearings on a slide 8, and are rotated by a belt on the pulley 23. The slide 8 is moved automatically so as to make the tool grind the work to the required form, being connected to the support 6 by two slides at right-angles. The support 6 is further connected to the base 4 by two slides adjusted by screws 10 and 13, and the base 4 can be clamped in any desired position on the bed 2. The automatic means for guiding the grinding-tool are shown on a larger scale in Fig. 4. The two slides between the support 6 and the block 8 are shown in dotted lines. They are cut away in the middle to allow space for two cams P, P', which are driven by a worm-wheel and screw and a pulley 54, and actuate the slides so as to give the required motion to the grinding tool T.
Patent GB-189823729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Tape Measures."
Inventor: TYZACK PERCY
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 23,729. Tyzack, P., and Holmes, A. Nov. 11. Measures of length.-The winding-axle 3 of a t a p e - measure is reduced at one end and formed with a key which is received by the slot 7 of a sleeve 6. This sleeve is flared out at the end to fit the hole in the washer 2 and receive the conical head of the screw 8.
Patent GB-189910408-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Extracting Tannin from Leather and Preparing the Latter for Glue Making.
Inventor: BRAUER RICHARD
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 10,408. Brauer, R. May 17. Glue.-Relates to a process for extracting tannin from leather cuttings and waste, and preparing the latter for glue-making. Two lead-lined vessels are employed, which are each connected to an air pump and a vacuum boiler, and may also be coupled to a compressing-apparatus. The vessels are intended to work alternately. The interior of each vessel is divided into two parts by a sieve or per. forated partition, and in the lower part a system of heating-coils is arranged. The vessels are filled up to the sieve partition with leather waste, the air exhausted, and ammonia, either as a 25 per cent. solution or in the gaseous state, is admitted. By means of the compressing-apparatus a pressure of from 120 to 150 pounds per square inch is produced in the vessel. The ammonia solution may be let into the vessel before the air is exhausted, and the ammonia vaporized by the heating-coils until the desired pressure is obtained. By this treatment a concentrated solution of tannin is obtained which is free from gelatine. The ammonia is expelled from the tannin solution by the heating-coils, and withdrawn to the second vessel or otherwise used. The little tannin that remains in the leather may be washed out with warm water, and after treatment with alkali the skin may be used for glue making.
Patent GB-189916348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Valves of Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: WIRT ZEBULON
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1900-09-11
Abstract: 16,348. Wirt, Z. Aug. 11. Valves, distributing and reversing.- Relates especially to reversing engines having cylinders radiating from a common crank shaft. Figs. 2 and 7 show the invention embodied in a three - cylinder single - acting engine, and Fig. 9 in a six-cylinder engine. Referring to Figs. 2 and 7, the valve chest A contains three semicircular grooves B<1>, B<2>, B<3>, communicating with passages O<1>, 0', O<3> leading to the three cylinders, and ports P', P', P<3>, P<4>, P<5>, communicating with a groove B<4> leading to the exhaust pipe P. Between the chest and the rotary distributing valve D is a reversing-valve E adjusted by a lever F acting through the toothed gearing F<1>, C<5>, C<6>, E", so that ports in it can be brought opposite one or the other end of the grooves B<1>, B<2>, B<3> and their corresponding exhaust ports, and the ports E<9> or E<10> opposite the supply pipe R, for forward and backward running respectively; or to an intermediate position for stopping. Referring to Fig. 9, showing a six-cylinder explosion engine, the fluid passing to and from the three cylinders connected with the crank G' is controlled by one face of the rotary distributing valve M and that for the cylinders connected to the crank G<2> by the other face. The valve M works between two reversing- valves L, L<1> working in a stationary casing J, J<1>, to the periphery of which the supply pipe is attached, and which carries a toothed pinion engaging with teeth on the periphery of the valves L, L'. The valve M is rotated by toothed gearing G', G<11>, G<13>, M' and its exhaust ports M', M<6> communicate with an axial pipe N. The cylinders can be cut off one after another from the distributing valve and opened to annular ports H<10>, H<15> leading to the atmosphere by valves K, K<1> between the casing J, J<1> and the outer casing H, H<1> which contains ports H<5>, H" leading to the cylinders. The valves K, K' are operated also by pinions engaging teeth on their peripheries. The invention is especially applicable to engines for driving motor cars or launches.
Patent GB-189920517-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Cleaning and Polishing or Shining Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: GLASER EUGEN
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,517. Glaser, E. Oct. 13. Boots &c., cleaning &c.-Fig. 2 shows a side elevation of the machine. A suitable brush is mounted on the rotating, conical shaft g, and is secured to it by means of an attached pin m which enters a slot in the plate i. A treadle-driven machine is described, in which both ends of the rotating shaft are adapted to carry brushes.
Patent GB-190004958-A (GB)
Title: A New India-rubber Composition.
Inventor: PEARSON JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 4958. Pearson, J. J. March 15. Drawings to Specification. India-rubber compositions.-Cork granules are mixed with india-rubber, and, optionally, other material, such as barytes ; the mixture is moulded under such pressure that the cork granules are reduced considerably in volume in the articles produced, The cork may be thus compressed to one fourth of its original volume. The composition is applicable for making heels and soles of boots and shoes, to prevent slipping, and for other purposes.
Patent GB-190011608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-vibration Arrangements for Cycles.
Inventor: ROBSON ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,608. Robson, R. June 26. Forks; heads.- Relates to pneumatic a n t i - vibration arrangements applied to the head or front fork. Fig. 2 shows one form of the invention. The fork stem 1 is fitted with a cup-leather 5, and is arranged to slide in the head 7, which is closed above by a cap provided with a non- return valve, through which air can be forced. The handlebar stem 10 is fixed to the fork crown 4. A screw cap 9 limits the upward movement of the head. In a modification, the fork stem works in a closed-air cylinder, fitted in the head and extended upwards to carry the handle-bars. In this case, the stem and cylinder are connected by a pin and slot so as to turn together. In another arrangement, the forks are made telescopic, the lower parts being provided with cup-leathers and being arranged to slide in the upper parts. The upper parts are connected by a cross-tube at the crown, and are supplied with a non-return air valve. Pins and slots prevent the lower parts from turning in the upper tubes.
Patent GB-190012938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Locks.
Inventor: LEGGE JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 12,938. Legge, J. July 18. Latches.-Relates to the latching-mechanism of door locks. The tail e of the bolt is provided with a boss d, which works on a pin f fixed to the casing g. The arms of the follower i act on the arm h of the bolt. The spring n is mounted on the pin m above the bolt. The guard behind the head a of the bolt prevents the entry of dust into the casing.
Patent GB-190014940-A (GB)
Title: Improved Metallic Hatchet.
Inventor: FENNELL GERALD MARTIN
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,940. Fennell, G. M. Aug. 21. Axes; combination tools; handles. -The blade a, the butt or hammer head b, and the handle c are made of s h e e t metal riveted or brazed &c. together. A notch may be formed at a<3> or in the head b to act as a nail claw. The blade a may abut against the end of the head b, as shown in Fig. 7, or otherwise. The blade and head may be made in one piece, as shown in Fig. 8. The handle may be made in one or in two pieces, and its upper end is shaped at c<2> to form a wedge-like continuation of the blade. An eye at c<3> serves for hanging up the tool.
Patent GB-190100649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Screw-propellers.
Inventor: BAUMERT PAUL
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 649. Baumert, P., and Korte, F. Jan. 10. Screw propellers. -The screw rotates in an open cylindrical casing m<2>, which forward of the sternpost is inclined slightly downwards. The forward end is cut away towards the deadwood, as shown in Fig. 2. In front of this casing a pair of halfcones k are secured to the deadwood, their closed ends f being curved as shown. The spaces r admit water to the propeller.
Patent GB-190102821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Elastic and Pneumatic Wheels for Carriages, Cycles, and the like.
Inventor: VEREL ALPHONSO ANTHONY
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 2821. VÚrel, A. A. Feb. 9. Pneumatic wheels; spring wheels; hubs spokes. -Relates to a resilient wheel in which the hub is provided with a rigid ring through which pass spokes secured to the felloe. In the form shown in the upper part of Fig. 1, the ring B is rigidly secured to the hub C by spokes C<1>, the outer ends of which are connected by helical springs G to the rim A of the tread part. Other spokes A', rigidly secured to the rim, pass freely through the ring B, and have their inner ends spring- pressed in cylinders E pivoted to the hub. In the modification shown to the right of the Figure, the springs G and cylinders E are replaced by rubber strips J. The spring connection between the spokes C<1> and the rim may be dispensed with, as in the form shown in Fig. 5, in which the spokes C' support rings N provided with air chambers M<2>, M<5>, between which works a ring P carried on the inner ends of the spokes A<1> secured to the rim A. The air chambers may be replaced either by a single air chamber or by radiallyarranged helical springs for controlling the inner ends of the spokes A' or, as shown in Fig. 3, by a rubber band K secured to the hub C and stretched round a ring K<1> carried by the spokes A<1>. The rubber band may be strengthened with canvas, or it may be replaced by strips of rubber.
Patent GB-190103824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Making Pipes or Tubes Furnished with Internal Partitions from Clay and other Plastic Materials
Inventor: AMES RICHARD
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 3824. Ames, R. Feb. 22. Moulding pipes.- Relates to extrusion machines for making g earthenware pipes for drainage &c. with sockets and internal partitions. The die h is formed of segments connected by vertical ribs g to a screwed ring or boss f. which is screwed on a collar c at the end of the hanging bolt a in the clay cylinder. The socket-die k, fixed to the rising-and-falling table, is formed with air holes m, and a recess n, which is above the socket shoulder k<1>, and forms the rounded ends of the partitions. Pins or projections l of the die k enter holes in the die segments h, and a pin e of the collar c enters a hole in the boss b. When the socket is formed, the die k descends with the table, and clay is forced between the diesj, h, and through the spaces s between the die segments to produce the body of the pipe. Instead of using the special die k, a ring may be fixed to an ordinary socket-die. Ribs or stop pieces may project from the die to prevent the partitions from extending to the socket.
Patent GB-190108415-A (GB)
Title: Improved Piano Action
Inventor: SOPER LEWIS NELSON
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 8415. Soper, L. N. Sept. 24, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Pianofortes. - The invention relates to a repetition action. The jack 2 is acted on by a spring 21 and an arm 9, which turns about a spring 10 and is connected with the hammerbutt 4 at a point 14 above its pivot 18, so that no downward pull is exerted on the hammer. The connection between the arm 9 and the hammerbutt consists preferably of a wire 12 and a flexible part 13. The top of the jack is covered with metal. The .combined effect of the arrangement is partly to replace the end of the jack under the notch of the hammer - butt when the key is slightly raised after depression.
Patent GB-190109305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Mechanism for Brakes, Clutches, and the like.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 9305. Dring, J., Wilson, P. C., and Bassett, D. W. May 4. Brakes.-The ends of the brake band d are provided with brackets e; f having pins g, h, which work in a guide slot l in a fixed bracket m, which in the case of a vehicle may be secured to the springs. The brake is applied by a Bowden transmission, as described in Specification No. 25,325, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.] the inextensible member o of which is secured to the bracket e, while the incompressible member p is secured to the bracket f. A spring v is interposed between the brackets to take the brake off. The bracket f may be slotted at w to facilitate the assembling of the apparatus.