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Patent GB-189809426-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Sole and Heel Fastenings.
Inventor: KISTLER SEBASTIAN
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 9426. Kistler, S. April 23. Heels; soles; sole protectors; repairing.-Relates to means of securing detachable soles and heels so that they are easily renewable. The sole and heel respectively are provided with clips a', b' of flexible material such as india-rubber or leather, which take over the insoles d and into a groove f in the heel-seat e, and are furnished with elastic cords round the edges. This form of fastening prevents moisture or any other foreign matter from getting under the detachable sole or heel. In addition, the sole is provided with metal fastenings such as shown in Fig. 4. To the inner sole is secured a socket i<1> which receives a split ball on the stud i<2>. The latter is conical, and is preferably made with a large flat head i<3> serving as a protector. The detachable heel is provided with a projection k fitting a dovetail groove in the heelseat e, or may be secured by several fastenings such as shown in Fig. 4, which may also serve as protectors.
Patent GB-189810695-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition Chiefly Designed for Automatically Closing and Sealing Punctures in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BETTS GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 10,695. Betts, G. J., and Bower, F. T. May 10. Leaks, stopping.-A viscous composition, chiefly for closing punctures in pneumatic tyres, but also applicable to pneumatic tubes, pads, and cushions, consists of 24 parts of india-rubber, 3 parts of French chalk, 4 parts of meal, preferably wheat meal, and 1 part of glycerine. The india-rubber is first melted, and when at about boiling-point the French chalk is added, and the whole thoroughly mixed and allowed to cool to about 180‹ F., when the meal is added and thoroughly mixed. When this mixture cools to about 160‹ F., the glycerine is added, and the whole again thoroughly mixed.
Patent GB-189816186-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Cables of Vegetable Material.
Inventor: HONNAY FRANCOIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-07-25
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 16,186. Honnay, F. J., and Warnant, A. July 25. Preserving; waterproofing.-Hemp and similar fibres are treated with a solution of resin in spirit of turpentine, before being used in the manufacture of cables.
Patent GB-189819957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus suitable for Preparing Syrup for Use in the Manufacture of Sweetmeats.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-12-20
Abstract: 19,957. Shaw, E. Sept. 20. Confectionery or sweetmeats. - Relates to apparatus for cooking or concentrating syrup for use in the manufacture of sweetmeats, at a pressure slightly above that of the atmosphere. The syrup is pumped from a tube through a coil 3 enclosed in a steam-heated vessel 4, and is discharged on to a cooling- table at intervals through a valve 10. The steam &c. is removed through a pipe 6 connected to a receiver 8 and air pump 9. The valve 7 controlling the flow to the receiver is held closed at intervals by a rod 20 having a cam or extension engaging the valve stem. The pressure thus rises within the receiver, and the syrup is forced out past the valve 10. The rod 20 is operated through a double ratchet mechanism connected to the reciprocating piston-rod of the pump 2. Or it may be operated by a time mechanism or other suitable arrangement.
Patent GB-189822881-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Fastening Tyres on the Wheels of Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HUESER CASPER HEINRICH FRIEDRI
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,881. H³ser, C. H. F. Oct. 31. Making wheels for vehicles.-The tyre R is secured to the wheel by electrically welding a ring c to the tyre. An asbestos cord is placed at d to prevent the metal from flowing into the joint between the tyre R and rim K.
Patent GB-189826605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Graters.
Inventor: CURRY WILLIAM JAMISON
Filed: 1898-12-16
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 26,605. Curry, W. J. Dec. 16. Graters for lemon rind, nutmegs, &c. in which the abrading-surfaces are adjustable. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the appliances comprise (1) a curved outer shell 1 having a series of slots ; (2) an inner curved plate 4 having slots the edges 3 of which are turned up and serrated and pass through the slots in the shell 1 ; and (3) a locking- plate 6 which is inserted in flanges on the plate 1 between it and the inner plate 4. The plate 6 is locked by a stamped projection taking in a recess in the flange. The edges of the plate 6 and flange may be corrugated so as to press the plates 1 and 4 together. In a modified arrangement, the plate 6 is dispensed with, and the inner plate secured by springing it beneath a spring handle. A plate 4 having teeth of the desired size is inserted prior to using the appliance, which can be readily taken to pieces for cleaning.
Patent GB-189826964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Mechanism for Motor Carriages.
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 26,964. Loutzky, B., and Gesellschaft f³r Automobilwagenbau. Dec. 21. Motor road vehicles.-Steering is effected by means of a flexible shaft b, or by a universallyjointed shaft. This is connected to worm gear c, d so that any rotation imparted to it operates the worm gear and thereby the steering-wheels, while yet the handle end a is freely movable to suit the convenience of the rider. With the steering- handle may be combined an electrical switch or contact-breaker capable of being operated by the thumb to cut off the propelling or igniting current as the case may be.
Patent GB-189902124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Check-feed, Hydraulic, Feed-pump and like Valves.
Inventor: MENZIES JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 2124. Menzies, J. Jan. 31. Pump valves.- An annular recess a<1> is formed in the bottom of a feedpump valve a, which will fit over the valve seat b, or vice versÔ. Water collecting in the recess a<1> prevents "knock," vibration, and wear of the valve face. A similar recess c<1> with inlets c' may be formed in the stop c.
Patent GB-189907856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Relating to Coin Freed Gramophones or the like.
Inventor: ROYAL BELFORD GRANT
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7856. Royal, B. G. April 14. Centrifugal governors for phonographs. Comprises a pair of sensitive arms d<5> which apply a flanged sleeve d<6> to a friction hand d<9>.
Patent GB-189910640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Hinged Doors or Shutters of the Kind used in connection with Ventilators.
Inventor: BAILY AUGUSTUS MILLER
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,640. Baily, A. M., and Caldwell, W. May 20. Malt kilns.-Relates to appliances for opening and closing the ventilators of malting kilns k n o w n as "butterfly openers." These consist of two doors a, b, hinged at c and d. The object is to move the two doors simultaneously. This is effected by connecting them by links e,f to a sliding rod h, which is actuated by a rope m passing over pulleys.
Patent GB-189914721-A (GB)
Title: Pasman's Improvements in Flushing Apparatus.
Filed: 1899-07-17
Abstract: 14,721. Pasman, A. N. July 17. Water-waste preventers, valve-discharge. Water enters the tank 1 by the service pipe 31, until the ball 9 rises and closes the opening 8 leading to an air pipe 11. The outlet is closed by a ball 17 held down by the water pressure on to its seat 16. By means of the operating-handle 25 acting through a crank 23, a block 21 can be raised to lift the valve 17 from its seat. It then floats to the surface of the water, and the tank empties, to be again filled as soon as the valve 17 again reaches its seat. In a modification, the conical bottom is dispensed with, and two other outlet openings are provided closed by balls carried by lateral arms of the block 21.
Patent GB-189918306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tubes and the like Heat Transmitting Surfaces, such as are used in Heaters, Evaporators, Condensers, Boilers, and the like.
Inventor: WATSON HENRY BURNETT
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,306. Watson, H. B., Watson, J. S., and Billetop, T. C. Sept. 11. Metal pipes and tubes.-Relates to tube and like heat-transmitting surfaces, such as are used in feedwater heaters, radiators, evaporators, condensers, liquid heaters, boilers, and the like, which are fitted with internal baffles 5 arranged on a rod 6 Fig. 1, a tube 7, Fig. 3, or loosely on a rod 6<a> Fig. 7, with distance-pieces 9. The baffle-plates and their attached bar or tube are readily removed for cleaning, and the apparatus for heating &c. may be U-shaped, or its equivalent, or may be modified for the various purposes to which it is applicable.
Patent GB-189922572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Expanding Holes and Bulges formed in Metal Tubes.
Inventor: SCHILLING FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 22,572. Schilling, F., and Schurz, J. Nov. 13. Tube expanders and the like.-Relates to apparatus for expanding the bulged parts of tubes formed as described in Specification No. 14,747, A.D. 1898. The expander is shown in plan in Fig. 1. The shaft 2 is rotated by the pulley 3, and is capable of longitudinal movement under the control of the lever 5. The mandrel 10, Fig. 2, is fixed to the lever 8, and is carried in the clutch 11. The sliding collar 12 is operated by the lever 14, which is pivoted to the bar 16 and depresses the end of the lever 8, which is normally raised. The cylindrical branch tube, when formed, is' intended as a union for a second cross-tube, as in cycle frame joints.
Patent GB-189923225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knurling Tools for Use in Lathes.
Inventor: BILLINGS CHARLES ETHAN
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 23,225. Billings, C. E. Nov. 21. Tools.-A knurling-tool for use in a lathe has a shank 26 with a swivelling head 44 on which is a hollow cylinder 27 with a slot 28. Nuts 33 slide in the cylinder, and have arms 31 projecting through the slot 28 and carrying the knurling- rollers 40, 41. The rollers are adjusted to the diameter of the work by a right and left hand thumb-screw engaging the nuts. The swivelling head allows the rollers to automatically adjust themselves to the height of the work. Suitable means other than those described may be used to effect the two adjustments of the rollers.
Patent GB-189923468-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self-regulating Stove.
Inventor: SUCHIER ROBERT OTTO EDUARD
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 23,468. Suchier, R. O. E. Nov. 24. Slow - combustion s t o v e s ; draught, regulating. - In a double-walled stove, a rod f, of aluminium or other metal or alloy with a different coefficient of expansion to that of iron, is held at one end by a brass sleeve h, and set-screw g. The other end of the rod actuates an arm o of a lever p, and causes a flap q to regulate an air-hole s. A curved back-plate prevents the flap q from falling on the lever p. The limiting position of the rod f is adjusted by a pin k which engages a horizontal groove in the rod. This pin is eccentrically placed on a rod i mounted to rotate in bearings l, and provided with an index finger m and dial n. In another method of adjustment, shown in Fig. 4, the upper end of the rod f is screw-threaded, and engages in a nut which is rotated to vary the position of an index finger. An opening a, which can be hermetically closed, is provided for introducing fuel and poking the fire.
Patent GB-189925451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 25,451. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Oxley, E.]. Dec. 22. Switches.-Arcing is prevented by breaking the circuit at the surface of a liquid conductor or electrolyte having considerable resistance. In the simple form shown in Fig. 1, in which the contacts 2 are adapted to be bridged by a blade on the handle 4, the circuit is also closed by the bar 12, the ends 13 dipping in cups 8 containing an electrolyte, preferably a solution of zinc chloride. When the handle is moved back to break the circuit, the final rupture takes place at the cups, the rod 12 being raised by a crank 14. The polarization in the cell increases the resistance at the time of breaking In the form shown in Fig. 2, the contact 19 dips into mercury 17 on which the electrolyte 17<a> floats. The uppet patt of the contact 19 and of the containing-vessel may be coated with insulating-material.
Patent GB-190002539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Lighters or Coal Igniters, and in the Means for the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: WINKLER CARL BRUNO
Filed: 1900-02-08
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2539. Winkler, C. B. Feb. 8. Moulding firelighters.-Moulded firelighters composed of shavings, wood chips, and resin, tar, or pitch are made by means of a mould comprising a rectangular body a provided with partitions t and a cover b. The body a and cover b are formed of wire netting, and the cover may be secured by means of hooks h. The shavings and wood are packed into the compartments of the mould, the cover is then put on, and the whole is dipped into molten resin, pitch, or tar.
Patent GB-190003009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Gas and other Lamps, Chandeliers and the like.
Inventor: KEMP CLIFFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-15
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 3009. Kemp, C. W., [trading as Ingram & Kemp], [Fahndrich, W.]. Feb. 15. Lamp and gas brackets; gasaliers &c.-In gas and other lamps suspended from brackets, pendants, and the like, the metal parts are arranged clear of the escaping products of combustion, and the depending p i p e s a n d fittings are more or less concealed by globes or shades which present the artistic dropping effect of electric lamps. The burner a is connected by one, two, or more rods or tubes b<1>, b<2> to the arm d or the arms d', d' of the bracket, gasalier, or pendant, and the globe or shade g is connected to the hollow or other holder c by the engagement of screws or screw bolts h with an external or internal flange on the upper end of the globe or shade. The clips h<1> shown in Fig. 7 may, however, be substituted for the holder c. When the globes or shades are open at their lower ends g<3>, the gas cocks a' may be actuated by depending thumbpieces a<3>, but, when the globes or shades are closed at their lower ends g<3>, the gas cocks are preferably arranged on the arms d, and lateral openings may be provided near the lower ends of the globes or shades to supply air to, and facilitate the lighting of, the burners.
Patent GB-190004552-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: DRESSER SOLOMON ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 4552. Dresser, S. R. March 9. Spigot-and-socket joints; clip and sleeve joints; butt joints.-In the spigot-and-socket joint shown in Fig. 2, the pipe section A has the projecting bead a, while the section A' has its end flared to receive the other pipe section. The coupling-ring B fits against the bead a, and is tightened to the ring B' by bolts, and the packing-ring C fits into the recess b<1> of the ring B. The coupling-rings are preferably in two parts, which are bolted together. In the modified joint shown in Fig. 3, both pipes are beaded, and the sleeve F and packing-rings C are held in place by the coupling- rings B, which are bolted together. In another modification, for wrought-iron pipes, the rings B are not split, and are placed on the pipes, after which the beads are spun or formed on the pipes.
Patent GB-190004584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Warp Machines.
Inventor: HILL HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4584. Hill, H. March 10. Warp knitting-machines.-Relates to a circular machine for producing seamless tubular warp fabrics. The needles A are arranged radially, the hooks inwards, and preferably are attached to jacks B which slide in radial grooves in an annular sley or bed C and are secured by a cover J capable of rotation and having a gate through which needles at any point of the bed can be removed. The points of the needle work in tricks in a sleeve E, through which the work passes to an ordinary work roller below. The bits of the jacks engage in tangential grooves F<1> in an annular cam F, and the needles are simultaneously reciprocated by reciprocating the cam by an eccentric G connected to the cam by rods G', I. The yarn passes through two sets of guides K carried on sleeves L, M capable of being raised and lowered in a fixed-sleeve L' by a forked bell-crank lever N operated by a cam. The two sets of guides are independently shogged by means of a pair of cams Q, Q' acting on bell cranks P, P<1> engaging pins O<1> on arms O attached to the upper ends of the sleeves L, M. The cams are driven from the main shaft by gears S, S'.
Patent GB-190007075-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Black Colouring Matter directly Dyeing Cotton.
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 7075. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. April 17. Dyes, artificial.-A bluish-black dye, which dyes cotton directly, is produced by boiling a mixture of equimolecular proportions of dinitrophenol [OR: NO.; : NO2 = 1 : 2 : 4] and dinitro-oxydiphenylamine of the formulawith sulphur and a sulphide of an alkali metal. The mixture is boiled in a vessel fitted with a reflux condenser for about 30 hours, and the solution obtained is diluted with water and acidified with a mineral acid, or acted upon by a current of air, whereby the dye-stuff is precipitated. The product is rendered soluble by mixing with sodium sulphide before or after drying it.
Patent GB-190008572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Varying the Throw of a Crank.
Inventor: CHORLTON ALAN ERNEST LEOFVIC
Filed: 1900-05-09
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 8572. Chorlton, A. E. L. May 9. Cranks.-Variable-throw crank applicable for pumps, hydraulic motors for cranes, &c. The crank-pin c is placed eccentrically on a disc d, which is seated in an eccentric recess in the crank disc b, so that, by turning the disc, the throw of the pin may be varied from zero to a maximum. A rod g extends through the crank-pin and disc, and at its inner end is geared by worm gearing h, i, k to a pinion f, carried by the disc, which gears with an internal ring of teeth e mounted in the recess. The outer end of the rod is embraced by a yoke l on a rod m, which slides through a sleeve n, free to rotate but prevented from moving endways in a swivel bracket q. The sleeve n is provided with a hand-wheel o, by which the rod m may be screwed into the yoke and thus clamp the rod g ; when the rod is clamped, the pin rotates relatively to it, and, by the gearing, causes the rotation of the disc in its recess. A modified arrangement of the controlling-device is provided with two brake-bands and bevel gearing on the end of the rod g. The Provisional Specification refers to automatic means for controlling the throw.
Patent GB-190009826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphons for Cisterns and the like.
Inventor: SMITH BENJAMIN GREENWOOD
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9826. Smith, B. G. May 29. Casting.-Siphons for flushing- cisterns &c. are e cast in moulds 2 with the air pipe 3 in the position shown, so that the molten metal flows around the lower end of it 4, and secures it to the siphon.
Patent GB-190011296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling Attachments for Condensers.
Inventor: CONOVER CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 11,296. Conover, C. F. June 21. Ice-making and refrigerating.-In addition to the usual single sprinkler C placed above the condenser pipes, a second sprinkler D for throwing cold water over the lower coils A' is provided. Above the lower sprinkler, a hood or shed E is placed for throwing off the water which has been heated by the upper pipes.
Patent GB-190023127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MORRIN THOMAS FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 23,127. Morrin, T. F. Dec. 18. Water-tube boilers.-Horizontal drums b, c, d, e, with tube-plates of less curvature than the shell, are connected together in pairs by inclined tubes a. The tube-plates of the rear drum are curved inwardly so as to be parallel to those of the front drums, and all the plates are curved to the same radius and are of a thickness suitable for a drum of corresponding radius. The two rear drums are connected together by a pipe m, and the two front drums are similarly connected. The top front drum and the bottom rear drum, respectively, are connected to the steam drum p by pipes o and q. Baffle-plates i and k are arranged over the tubes as shown. The tubes are arranged in double rows, with spaces between them, as shown in Fig. 3, so that damaged tubes may be readily withdrawn.
Patent GB-190101283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Automatically Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: MARTIN MARIUS
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 1283. Martin, M. Jan. 19. Acetylene. - Relates to apparatus in which the carbide holder is carried by the gasholder bell, and consists of means for automatic working and for recharging with carbide without loss of gas. Upon the bell 3 is mounted an annular chamber 4, 5, the inner wall 5 of which extends to near the bottom of the bell. The annular chamber contains water serving to seal a cylinder 7, the top 6 of which is held down by a lever 9 and lugs 10. The carbide container 12 is suspended from the top 6 by rods 11. The gas produced passes into the bell 3 by a pipe 13 fitted with a cock 19, the stem 20 of which is connected with the lever 9 so that the cook must be closed when the lever is turned for releasing the carbide chamber 7, and open when the chamber is fastened down. A stuffing-box for the stem 20 of the cock 19 consists of a tube 33 charged with oil. In a modifie 1 form, the annular chamber 4, 5 is dispensed with, and the carbide container is carried by a rod passing through a stuffing-box in the cover of the chamber 5. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the chamber 5 does not extend down into the water in the bell, but a tray 26, which is carried by rods 25 passing through stuffing-boxes 28 in the top of the bell, is raised for sealing the lower end of the chamber 5 when it is opened for recharging.
Patent GB-190103135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Imitation Crimean or Persian Fur Goods.
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 3135. Lewin, S., and Lehmann, A. & A. Feb. 13. Furs.-Relates to a process for treating smoothhaired skins so as to produce imitation Crimean or Persian fur goods. Instead of rolling the hair in a damp condition round thin rods and drying it, the skin is damped, covered on the hair side with a damped fabric such as cotton, or with a flexiole material such as leather, gutta-percha, or paper, and drawn up into irregular folds by means of large tacking-stitches. Folds may also be produced by means of a sewing-machine, a two-needle machine being preferable. The sewn skin is dried, preferably under gentle pressure in a press. When the dried skin is stretched out, the hair retains the curls formed by the folds. The covering- fabric may in some cases be dispensed with.