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Patent GB-189826753-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Ball Castors for Furniture and the like.
Inventor: CORTHESY JULES HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-12-19
Abstract: 26,753. CorthÚsy, J. H., and Haslam, E. P. Dec. 19. Castors.-The ball is in two nearly-hemispherical parts a, pivoted on an axle k passing through a plate b carried on inclined trunnions c working in a cup-like trail piece having a plate A bearing on ball bearings in the fixing-cup. Ball or roller bearings may be interposed between the hemispheres a and the plate b.
Patent GB-189900437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packets of Laundry Blue and the like.
Inventor: HORNER CHARLES ELLISON
Filed: 1899-01-07
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 437. Horner, C. E. Jan. 7. Washing- blue.-Relates to an extension for use with handles for bluepackets, particularly applicable to the handle described in Specification No. 27,616, A.D. 1898. The handle A is provided with a disc A' to assist in expressing the blue or other similar preparation from the bag B. Handles in the form of an acorn, and of a disc, perforated and otherwise, are described ; in each case a disc extension is provided.
Patent GB-189902103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps or Cocks.
Inventor: WORTHINGTON WILLIAM SELBORNE
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 2103. Worthington, W. S. Jan. 30. Plug cocks.-A tap or cock that will cut a hole in the bung of a barrel or other vessel is shown in section in Fig. 1. A hollow stem A has a valve seat B on to which is screwed a plug cock D. The plug spindle has grooves H formed on it, which prevent leakage. The inner end of the stem is made with a screw-thread I, perforations L, and a cutting-edge K. When the tap is screwed into the bung, the plug of cork cut out by the stem is wedged in the end of the stem, and the contents of the barrel pass through the perforations and can be discharged through the nozzle C. In a modification, the plug is worked by a detachable key.
Patent GB-189904636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators, applicable also to Bicycle Lamps, Table Lamps, Signalling Lamps and the like.
Inventor: EVANS EVAN
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 4636. Evans, E. March 2. Acetylene lamps; carriage lamps; velocipede lamps; signal lamps.-Relates mainly to improvements on the generators and lamps described in Specification No. 26,810, A.D. 1897, the said improvements being described in connection with carriage, cycle, signal, and table lamps, and the like. In the carriage lamp shown in Fig. 1, the calcium-carbide chamber B is mounted upon the gas pipe C, and, by placing the pin d in the lower or upper slot of a bayonet fastening D, or by means of an equivalent device, the chamber B may be either forced into contact with a pad A, to regulate or cut off the passage of water through the inlet b, or raised clear of the pad to admit water freely. This method of controlling the water supply by hand may be supplemented or replaced by an automatic device consisting of a flexible flap valve F<1>, which is opened by the incoming water, and automatically closed in the event of the pressure of the gas generated being sufficient to cause the water to recede from the carbide chamber. In modifications, the water supply is controlled by screw valves, tu which a drip-wire may be attached when the water chamber is superposed upon the carbide chamber. The calcium carbide is arranged in layers separated by metal discs which are dropped over a central perforated tube, the whole being placed within a tubular sheath N, or the sheath N may be formed with a hinged door or doors n, Fig. 2, to facilitate recharging &c. operations. The gas generated may be freed from solid particles by passing it through wire gauze, and from vapour or moisture by the use of cotton wool, sponge, or the like, the use of this absorbent material being described in connection with a cycle lamp in which the outer casing is kept cool by leaving a gas chamber between the casing and the carbide chamber. The risk of explosion, by the ignition of any gas which may collect in the top of the water chamber, is avoided by making the communication between the water chamber and the atmosphere through a small coiled tube U, which prevents the flame from lighting back in the event of the gas igniting at the outlet T.
Patent GB-189909053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Swimming Baths, applicable also to other purposes.
Inventor: GARDNER WILLIAM CRUTCHLEY
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 9053. Gardner, W. C. April 29. Grant of Patent refused. Blocks for baths, tanks, &c. The blocks A forming the sides of the bath or tank at the water level are recessed and perforated to carry off scum, expectorations, and surface water, and the front edge A<1> is rounded to serve as a hand rail.
Patent GB-189911043-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Background Stand.
Inventor: HOUGHTON GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 11,043. Houghton, G., and Salmon, W. May 26. Back-grounds.-The backgrounds, when out of use, are rolled up on rollers e supported in brackets d at the sides of the stand a. To use a particular background, the roller is lifted out of the brackets d and placed in the brackets l on the rail g, which is afterwards elevated by means of the cords i. Each roller carries a pulley m, round which is wound a cord, the end of which is secured under a tension plate n on the frame, while the roller is placed in position. On the cord being released, a weighted bar at the bottom of the background causes it to unroll. To prevent the backgrounds from unrolling when out of use, pins on the frame engage slots in the flanges of the pulleys m. According to an arrangement described in the Provisional Specification, a single pulley is employed, which is transferred from one roller to another. In this case, unwinding of the rollers when out of use is prevented by pins on the rollers engaging with the supporting-brackets.
Patent GB-189920673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Lift Open Shed Loom Jacquards.
Inventor: HODGSON GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 20,673. Hodgson, G. H., and Tetley, W. Oct. 16. Jacquards. - In single - lift openshed jacquards of looms, the needles 4 which control the uprights are locked in position by a grate 2, having cross-bars 3 to engage with projections 5. The grate is arranged near to and parallel with the ordinary faceboard 1, and is moved to and fro laterally, to allow the needles to be selected, by links and levers actuated by the lifting-grid of the jacquard against the action of a spring. According to the Provisional Specification, the uprights themselves are controlled by the grate, the movements of which are controlled by an extra upright worked by lifting-bars.
Patent GB-189921607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for the Production of Motive Power for Tram-cars, Motor-cars, Launches and the like.
Inventor: NICOLSON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-11-30
Abstract: 21,607. Nicolson, J. T. Oct. 30. Propelling ; brakes.-Relates to heated compressed-air engines for tramcars. The motor while driving the vehicle also compresses air, which is stored in reservoirs and is supplied through the valve 1, Fig. 1, to the pipes 3 and 5. Air passing to the pipe 3 is controlled by the reducing-valve 2 and the cock 2<d>, and is heated in the furnace 4 prior to passing to the motor valve 12. As the temperature varies, the thermostat 10, which comprises an annular chamber 10<a> filled with a fusible alloy and a weighted plunger 10<b>, adjusts the cock 2<d> by means of the links shown. The air in the pipe 5 passes through the branch 5<c> to the heating-coil 5<d>, and emerges at 4<d> and draws oil through the nozzle 7 of the injector burner 6, shown to an enlarged scale in Fig. 12, which consumes the vapour, the products of combustion passing with the heated air to the valve 12. The oil tank 9 communicates with the chamber 9<c>, in which is fitted an eccentrically-perforated disc 9<e> driven by worm gearing from the shaft 9<f> of a fan. The supply of oil to the injector is proportional to the speed of the fan, which is rotated by the air pressure in the pipe 5. The hot compressed air from the furnace on reaching the rotary valve 12 passes through ports 12<c>, 12<d>, 12<e> to the compound motor and air-compressing cylinders 14, 14<a>, and 14<b>, which are fitted with trunk pistons with top and bottom peripheral extensions which control the cylinder ports 14<d>. The motor valve 12 and air-compressor valve 19 are worked from the crank shaft by the chain gearing shown, the wheels 20, 20<a> of which are hollow for the admission of air to the three suction ports 19<a> of the valve 19, which has three discharge ports 19<b>, the air after compression passing through the central cavity 19<e> to the outlet 19<f>. Water for cooling enters by the pipe 19<h>, and passing through the channels 19<g> and 19<i> reaches the jacket 19<j> and then flows through a pipe to the jackets of the cylinders and pipe 12<j> to the central cavity of the valve, and leaving through orifices 12<k> passes to a jacket and pipe not shown. If the compression of the air is performed in two or more stages, air for the motor may be re-heated in the pipe 13, Fig. 1. The valves 12 and 19 are lubricated by the tubes 21<a> connected to the main lubricator 21, having a pipe 21<b> leading to the compressed-air reservoir. Equilibrium valves are fitted by means of which the pressure on the discharge side of the compressors is increased and serves to brake the vehicle.
Patent GB-189924228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways on a Road Contact System.
Inventor: GUNYON STEPHEN EDWARD
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,228. Gunyon, S. E., [Privat, H.]. Dec. 5. Electric railways on a road contact system with electromagnetic switches. Conductors ; switches.-The pivoted contacts a are depressed by the collector A, and complete a circuit at b for a shunt current (which may be replaced by a current from the battery B if required) through the coil r to the return conductor. The armature lever d is thereby attracted, and completes the circuit at mercury contacts between the main supply and the studs a. Springs F, m return the parts.
Patent GB-190003672-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Making Coloured Malt and for Pasteurizing Beer in Large Quantities.
Inventor: RUCKDESCHEL JOHANN ANDREAS
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 3672. Ruckdeschel, J. A. Feb. 24. Roasting malt.-Relates to an apparatus which may be used for roasting malt. It consists of a vessel A, which can be closed so as to be airtight and can be heated by a fire or by steam. It is provided with rotary agitating-appliances M, and with a thermometer, pressure gauges, and safetyvalves.
Patent GB-190005917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surface Condensers.
Inventor: SCHAFFSTAEDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 5917. Schaffstõdt, H. March 29. Condensers.-Relates to surface condensers in which steam and water flow in opposite directions, the cooling-water flowing in the narrow space between a series of two concentric pipes while the steam flows through the inner pipes and around the outer pipes. The head plates d, e are detachably fitted in the shell c, and the inner tubes g are secured in the plates d by stuffing- boxes f. The outer tubes h are secured in the plates e in any suitable manner. The steam enters at a, and part of it passes by the passage l to some of the inner tubes f, and then, being directed by baffle-plates y, passes up other tubes and down the remainder to the exit b. The other part of the steam flows around the outer tube h to the exit b. The water enters at x and leaves at z, and is also caused by the baffle-plates to flow upwards between some tubes and downwards between others.
Patent GB-190005918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensers.
Inventor: SCHAFFSTAEDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 5918. Schaffstõdt, H. March 29. Incrustation, removing. -Relates to surface condensers in which the steam and cooling-water flow in opposite directions, and consists in coiling the steam pipe b into a helix of such a diameter so as to leave only a small space between it and the inner wall of the water tube. The coiled pipe b is attached to the end plates by screw sockets c, so that it can easily be removed. Fur can be removed by heating and cooling the apparatus alternately in rapid succession.
Patent GB-190006611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bilge-blocks and Means for Operating same.
Inventor: DURE SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1901-04-09
Abstract: 6611. Dure, S. April 9. Docks; slips and grids, building, launching, and repairing.-Relates to bilge-blocks of the form shown in section in Fig. 1, a slightly-modified form being shown in side elevation in Fig. 7. Each block comprises a lower part J' having inclined guides A, A<1> on which bears an upper sliding part J. Fixed to the lower part is a hydraulic cylinder C, in which works a plunger connected by a bolt d to a flange n on the part J. The lower part carries 6xed inclined racks a, the teeth of which engage pawls a, pivoted to the upper part and operated either by weighted levers Q pivoted at a<3>, or by vertical rods n<1>, which are pressed downwards when the vessel rests on the bearing-piece P, supported in trunnions O on the part J. The bilge-block is moved from place to place on wheels Z<4> rotated by hand from the shaft i, and, when in position, the bearings Z' are removed to give the bed-plate F<1> a firm support on the bottom. An alternate bearing-piece U, operated by hand through the bevel.wheel L, may be employed. In a modification, the part J is moved by an inclined screw operated by hand
Patent GB-190009438-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Mannite or Substances resembling the same.
Inventor: PASS ERNEST DE
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 9438. Pass, E. de, [Gunn, J. O'B.]. May 22. Mannite and its isomers, obtaining.-Mannite, or substances resembling it, are produced by reducing saccharine compounds of the composition C6H12O6, such as glucose, by electrolytic means. The two compartments of a vessel divided by a porous partition are filled with water and an aqueous solution of glucose respectively, and an electric current is passed through the liquids, the positive pole being immersed in the water and the negative pole being immersed in the glucose solution. When reduction is complete, the solution is run off and evaporated to obtain the product in the solid form. The porous partition may be dispensed with, both poles being immersed in a glucose solution.
Patent GB-190019286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Drawing Off Beer or other Liquids.
Inventor: GRIMES BENJAMIN JOSHUA
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 19,286. Grimes, B. J. Oct. 27. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing-off. -The waste liquor caught by a sink l under the delivery pipe h of a pump d is drawn off by an auxiliary pump i, which is connected to the delivery pipe g by a branch g<1>. The plunger of the auxiliary pump is connected by a link to a bracket k<1> on the connecting-rod b of the main pump.
Patent GB-190019352-A (GB)
Title: Improved Material suitable for use as a Leather Substitute and the Manufacture of the same and Trunks and like Articles therefrom.
Inventor: LIPPOLD GOTTFRIED LUITHARD
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 19,352. Lippold. G. L. Oct. 29. Compound f a b r i c s.- Relates to a leather substitute, particularly applicable for trunks, such as is described in Specification No. 10,069, A.D. 1900. The material, Fig. 1, consists of layers of raw hemp or like fibre a combined with binding strands of twisted or untwisted fibrous material b similar to a woven fabric. The plates are saturated with size, glue, or other liquid and are covered on one or both sides with sailcloth, leather board, or like material. In constructing trunks and like articles from plates or sheets of the material, the plates are covered with a suitable textile fabric, leather board, or leather.
Patent GB-190022554-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Obtaining Zinc.
Inventor: HOPKINS EVAN HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 22,554. Hopkins, E. H. Dec. 11. Zinc; lead.-Ores containing zinc and lead are roasted, and the zinc obtained free from lead, by distilling in a retort and passing the vapour through a layer or filter of carbon placed in the retort. The Figure shows one arrangement. The retort is provided with a perforated partition a, over which is placed the carbon kept tightly packed by a stopper e. The ore and reducing- material are placed in the lower space c, when the retort has been heated to incandescence. The zinc distils over, and the lead is left with the residue, or may be run off.
Patent GB-190101393-A (GB)
Title: Improved Concentrating Apparatus applicable to Acids, Saline Solutions and in General to other Liquids Capable of Concentration.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1393. Marks, G. C., [Hannetelle-Chapuis, A.]. Jan. 21. Air and other gas heating furnaces; furnaces for heating water and other liquids; evaporating and concentrating furnaces. - A furnace k, for heating air or other gas and liquids which are to be subsequently employed as the heating-agents for concentrating liquids, is constructed with a number of tortuous flues l, which surround the vertical tubes n through which the air or other fluid to be heated is caused to circulate by the fan p.
Patent GB-190106693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Laboratory and other like Taps
Inventor: DAVIS FRED
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 6693. Davis, F. March 30. Taps and pipes, connecting.-Relates to a device for protecting taps, especially those used in laboratories, from injury caused by the action of chemicals &c. falling on to the joint between the tap and supply pipe. The joint between the pipe connection c and the shank b of the tap is covered with a ring d, which is secured in place by a key or wedge g engaging with flats formed on the ring, shank, and pipe.
Patent GB-190106898-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Race Course for Recreation
Inventor: KING WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 6898. King, W. G., [Dal Pozzo, Count E. P.]. April 2. Railways for recreation.-A number of model horses are mounted on trucks arranged to run on concentric rails and actuated by electric motors receiving current from conductors laid between the rails. Fig. 4 shows a section of one of the horses. The saddle 55 is pivoted so that, upon the rider taking his seat, it is depressed to actuate a contact 56, closing the circuit and causing the horse to move forward. Contacts 54, operated by the rider's heels, are arranged to cut out resistances and give increased speed. The reins 26 are connected to a pulley 30 so that, by pulling them backwards, the pulley is turned through a cord 33 and actuates a drum 37, the movement of which draws forward a bar 38 carrying a bridge-piece 39, which slides over suitable contacts 41 and successively puts resistances 42 into circuit, thus retarding the horse, and finally stopping it by breaking the circuit. A further movement brings the bridge-piece 39 against contacts 44, and at the same time a commutator 36 has been turned so that, if the rider presses the plug 50, the circuit is completed and the horse moves backwards. The plug 50 can only be operated after the circuit has been broken, so that sparking is prevented.
Patent GB-190107889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Shower Yokes.
Inventor: SCHAFER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7889. Schafer, F. W., [Melchers, E.]. April 17. Baths.-Fig. 2 shows a plan of a perforated pair of tubes A hinged together at A<8> and adapted to be suspended from the shoulders by straps H A valve, shown in section in Fig. 6, is formed in the hinge. When the arms A abut at A<2>, the water inlet B communicates by passages B', B<2>, D', and E with the arms A, and a shower is given. When the arms A are opened out, the inlet B is closed to the arms A, and put in communication by passages (not shown) with an annular overflow channel F. Hollow pear-shaped rubber cones are employed to connect up the rubber supply pipes to the taps.
Patent GB-190108556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Imitations of Stone
Inventor: WEBER GEORG
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8556. Weber, G. April 25. Facing blocks and tiles ; flooring blocks and tiles.- Relates to the production of imitation stone or marble for faoing walls and floors, washstands, ornaments for furniture, &c., or for columns, profiles, pieces for faþades, &c. The articles are coast from "sorel" or magnesia cement &c. in metal moulds lined or coated with a layer of hard enamel capable of resisting the heat produced in setting. Fig. 1 shows a mould a for producing a flat plate, b representing the lining. Fig. 2 shows a segmental mould for a column, and Fig. 3 shows a section through a flat plate provided with a strengthening-skeleton d of wood, cement, glazed board, &c., which is forced into the mass before it sets.
Patent GB-190108907-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rotary Cutting or Shaping Tool applicable for Working Wood or other Material
Inventor: NORRIS ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8907. Norris, A. J. April 30. Planing and moulding; trenching and slotting.- Relates to a mitreshaped rotary cutter, specially adapted for cutting shouldered recesses in the stiles of door frames and the like. One form is shown in Fig. 1. The bearing-faces of the cutter block a are tangential to a cone concentric with the axis d on which the block revolves. The cutters b<3> have transverse slots through which are passed the clamping-bolts b<1>, the ends of which fit in a dovetail groove parallel to the edge of the cutter. The cutters are adjusted by a triangular wedge c, which is set to the required position by a screw c<4> working in a bracket c<3> on the wedge. In a modification, the adjustment is made by a guided plate clamped in the required position by means of a bolt in a slot. The moulding to be recessed is fed across the top of the rotating cutter.
Patent GB-190109479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Recording Votes
Inventor: GORDON ANGUS CAMERON
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1902-05-07
Abstract: 9479. Gordon, A. C. May 7. Voting apparatus. - The apparatus is shown respectively in plan and sectional elevation in Figs. 3 and 5. The top of the ballot box is formed by a plate b<1>, which is pierced by rows of holes b<2> for the insertion of voting balls c, and has a sliding movement which is made by the voter leaving the booth so that the balls are brought to shoots F under each hole, and in dropping down them operate counters f. The rows of holes correspond to the particular offices to be filled, each column of votes being for one party, and each row in use is overlaid and underlaid by a pair of planks a<3> having slots a<1> which expose the sliding plate and guide the ball to the shoots. Hoods a' over these slots bear the candidates' names, or (for one row) party names. Tracks b in the sliding plate contain shutters B with handles b<4> by which every hole in a row, except one, is covered, and any required hole is uncovered so that only one vote can be cast for one office. Levers D, D' intervening between ordinary rows of shutters and the row allotted to parties prevent voting for a party being also split, and vice versÔ.