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Patent GB-189730698-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Removing Lime from Skins and Hides Preparatory to Tanning.
Inventor: BRAGG JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-12-29
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 30,698. Bragg, J. A. Dec. 29. Hides and skins, raw, treating. -Process for removing the lime from de-haired skins prior to tanning. The skins are placed in either of the two following solutions, remaining there until the lime is neutralized. One solution is prepared by allowing raw skin to decompose in the presence of moisture, removing the hair, allowing still further decomposition, and finally adding water or a strong solution of gelatine, glue, or size. The other solution consists of gelatine, glue, or size, dissolved in water and decomposed with yeast or gluten from flour. After the lime is neutralized the skins are treated with the bran drench and tanned as usual.
Patent GB-189807679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: WATSON HENRY BURNETT
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 7679. Watson, H. B., Watson, J. S., and Billetop, T. C. March 30. Steam-generator furnaces.-A cross one portion of the annular grate of a vertical boiler and between the wall of the firebox and a central water-circulating down-tube G and chamber F, a hollow perforated bridge K is placed for supplying air from the ashpit to the firebox.
Patent GB-189808332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Evaporative Surface Condensers.
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8332. Hookham, G., Jones, E., and Kynoch (Limited). April 7. Drawings to Specification. Metal pipes.-In evaporative surface condensers, the condensing-pipes are of heart-shaped section. The pipes may be ribbed and may be rolled, drawn, or cast. When rolled, the pipes may be riveted at the acute ends with or without caulking-strips, or they may be welded or brazed. Coarse canvas or network, held in position by suitable clips or plates, may be used as a covering for the pipes.
Patent GB-189813131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fenders and Curbs.
Inventor: NEWEY HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 13,131. Newey, H. E. June 11. Fenders; firedogs.-A cap A, placed over the top of the front of the fender or curb, is pierced with a hole to receive the upright D which carries the horizontal d<1> for supporting the fire-irons. The parts d<1>, d<2>, d<3> may be made in one piece, as shown, or separately. The part d' is secured to D by a screw-threaded end and nut, or by a loop engaging a rod d<6> which, by the screwed knob d<7> and nut d<8>, secures all the parts together and to the fender. The horizontal d<3> passes through the cap and fender, and receives a nut. The horizontal d<3> may or may not rest at its outer end on the hearth. Side supports d<9> fixed to the upright D have pegs fitting holes in the fender.
Patent GB-189814386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Receiving and Transporting the Discharged Contents of Furnaces or Ovens, such as Coke Ovens.
Inventor: TRUMP EDWARD NEEDLES
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 14,386. Trump, E. N. June 29. Discharging.-Relates to apparatus for use in discharging furnaces or ovens such as coke ovens, and in transferring the charges to wagons. Fig. 4 shows a portion of a coke oven whence the coke is being pushed into a carriage D of special form. The body of the carriage has an inclined floor G, and a side E provided with hinged doors which are kept closed by weighted levers K, arranged to be opened by hand or automatically by means of a suitably-shaped guide-bar. After discharging, the coke is cooled by jets of water, and the carriage is run along an inclined plane L, or is otherwise transferred, to a platform situated above the wagons. When it is necessary to convey the incandescent coke to a distance, a cover F, of suitable form, is employed. At the front of a batch of ovens there is a nearly-horizontal platform B.
Patent GB-189815023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Foundation of Card Clothing.
Inventor: ASHWORTH ELIJAH
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 15,023. Ashworth, E. July 8. Cards, wire.-The foundation is saturated or coated with paraffin wax, either by passing the material through a tank of melted wax, or by rubbing the wax upon the foundation. The foundation is subsequently burnished by passing through smooth rollers.
Patent GB-189819875-A (GB)
Title: Improved Joint for Telegraph and other Wires Conveying Electricity.
Inventor: NEILD HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,875. Neild, H. W. Sept. 19. Couplings for telegraph and like wires. The wires b to be joined are placed in a sleeve having a central opening a, which is then filled with solder. The sleeve and wires should be cleaned or coated with solder or the like before use. The ends of the wires are preferably bent up as shown at b<1>.
Patent GB-189822108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanding Fan like Devices applicable to Ladies' Fans, Dressing and other Bags and Cases, Photographic and other Albums and Stands, Advertizing and other Stands, and Furniture and other Structures.
Inventor: BARKER ALBERT
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-10-20
Abstract: 22,108. Barker, A. Oct. 20. Stands, photograph and like ; umbrella &c. holders.-Relates to frames, stands, boxes, or structures so constructed that the opening of them causes the articles enclosed to spread out like a fan, so that the articles which constitute or are held on the fan leaves become more or less exposed to view, and can, if so required, be renewed or replaced. Figs. 1 and 2 show, in open and closed positions respectively, one form of appliance, consisting of two lids or covers F pivoted together along one edge and having fan-like leaves A inserted in an inner part sheath or socket B and provided with stops to limit their expansion. The sheaths or sockets B may be of any suitable form or section, according to the character, shape, or section of the articles they are to receive. Figs. 4 and 5 show sectional views of a cigar case, in which the cigars are placed between partitions F<2> and rest in a tray B, which is suspended from a rack E which gears with a sector D<1> fixed to the fulcrum pin D, so that, when the lid F<1> is opened, the tray B is raised and the cigars are spread out in a fan-like manner. The invention is applicable to photograph stands and stands for umbrellas and walking-sticks.
Patent GB-189902577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeding and Weighing Attachments for Hat-forming and other Machines.
Inventor: WARING PIERRE CROSBY
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 2577. Waring, P. C. Feb. 4. Automatic-feed weighers.-Relates to automatic feeding and weighing attachments for hat-forming and other machines. Fig. 2 shows the attachment applied to a hat-forming machine, and Fig. 3 shows the weighing-mechanism, and means for operating the deflector H so that, when the requisite quantity of fibrous material has been fed to the weighing-mechanism, the supply stream may be turned into the feed-hopper A<1>. The fibrous material is taken up from the feed-hopper A' by the conveyer a, and, being removed by the rotary cleaner, is dropped into a receiving-box. When sufficient material has been fed into the box, the tilting platform B' drops past the scale-beam B<5>, and passes on to the finger i of the lever I. This causes the lever I to move downwards until the projecting portion of the block I<1> abuts against the end of the lever I<2>, and the deflector H to oscillate from a vertical into an inclined position. When the pin m on the pulley m<1> lifts the lever I<2>, the platform B' is released, and the material delivered to the conveyer C. The platform and the deflector are then returned into their normal positions. The material supplied to the conveyer C is distributed by means of the distributers C<1>, C<2>, and, the sliver is taken up by the endless apron E, E and delivered to the upper conveyer D. From the conveyer D it is fed to the operative machine by which the fibrous material is worked into the required shape.
Patent GB-189904928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Gear of Lifts.
Inventor: CAREY ROBERT FALKLAND
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 4928. Carey, R. F. March 6. Lifts; safety suspending apparatus.-The load or cage is automatically suspended when the power is taken off. The lifting-rope passes round a pulley A loosely keyed upon the driving-shaft D, upon which an eccentric E is also loosely keyed. This eccentric works in a strap F with a laterallyprojecting pin G free to move radially in a fixed slot. This strap also fits inside a slightly-eccentric recess in the face of the pulley A. When the power is taken off, the pulley A rotates slightly with respect to the eccentric E and jams on the strap F. When power is again applied, either to raise or lower the load, the first effect is to cause the eccentric recess in the pulley A and the eccentric E to register, thus leaving the strap F free to rise and fall under the action of the eccentric E. In the Provisional Specification a modification with epicyclic gearing is described.
Patent GB-189907790-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for the Purification of Gaseous Bodies.
Inventor: LION ALEXANDRE LEON
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 7790. Lion, A. L. April 13. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Smoke and fumes are freed from dust and other imparities by washing. The gases pass through a trunk a, Fig. 1, down which a number of jets of water i fall, and rotate a fan which serves to mix intimately the water and gases. The gases escape by the trunk b, and the dirty water by the pipe t. Instead of a number of jets, a single one q may be employed, as in Fig. 5, which shows the invention applied to a locomotive or other chimney s. A jet of steam may be used instead of water.
Patent GB-189909794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 9794. Thompson, W. P., [Schuyler, W. S.]. May 9. Motor road vehicles. -Relates mainly to means for supporting the motor and its gear resiliently, to friction variable-speed and reversing gear, to toothed balance gear, and to means for steering either by hand power or by engine power. Fig. 1 shows a fragmental side elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan of the vehicle. The front axle A is pivoted to the bolster a, which is connected by the frame A' to the rear axle, and carries an arc rack C<111>. This rack is capable of being adjusted for steering through bevel and worm gear either by a handle or by power-driven friction gear G, G<1> G<11>. The latter is worked through worm .gear by the motor E, a handle being provided for putting in action either the disc G or G<1> or putting both out of action. The motor E drives an intermediate shaft L<1> through the medium of friction-wheels J, J' capable of being slid on the shaft I so as to engage either with the friction disc L or with one of the friction-wheels R, R'. Motion is thence transmitted to the wheel axle by a pinion l and balance gear. The motor and its gear are supported on the spring-mounted vehicle bed, the shaft L<1> being kept at a constant distance from the rear axle, notwithstanding the action of the springs, by links Z. Driving at ordinary speeds either forwards or backwards is effected through the friction disc L, but at slow speed through the wheels R or R<1> and bevel tooth gear Q. The wheel Q is made fast on the shaft L<1> by a clutch S which is automatically disengaged when the wheels J, J' are made to approach the friction disc L. The balance gear is shown in detail in Fig. 3. The rear axle is in two parts n, n'. On one of these is mounted the wheels P and P", and on the other the annular wheel P<1>. The connection between the two is effected by a series of pinions P<111> carried by the web of the wheel P, which is driven by the pinion l. The two outer wheels are made with plate webs and with a rib and overlapping ring or flange respectively so as together to form a dust proof casing. The head lamp Y is mounted so as to turn with the steering-axle ; and the tubular water-cooler 8 is placed so that the tubes slope upwards towards the back so as to facilitate the flow of air through them.
Patent GB-189911259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nails and Machines for Forming the same.
Inventor: DUNCAN ELBRIDGE EASTMAN
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 11,259. Duncan, E. E., Brittain, R. E., and Reed, S. L. May 30. Nails.-The nail has a triangular head, shank, and point as shown in Fig. 9. It is made from wire by rolling between three dies, each of which consists of a central plate 22 and side plates 23 bolted thereto. The dies are mounted on shafts 12, 18, and 19 lying in one plane, and are geared together by bevelled teeth upon the side plates 23. The three central plates come together at the edges 60, Fig. 3, so as to compress the wire to triangular section, rings 34 of V section bolted to the centre plates confining the metal to the triangular space between the plates. The centre plates are slotted radially for radial punches 26 carried by blocks 27 which project through slots in the side plates 23 and carry rollers 32. The punches are forced inwards by springs 28, and are forced outwards, so as to head one nail and point the next, by fixed cams 33 acting on the rollers 32. Spaces 24, Fig. 3, are cut in the edges of the plates 22 to form the nail heads. In a modification, each pair of cams 33 is replaced by a central cam arranged between the plates 23.
Patent GB-189912241-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Converting Wood, Wood Shavings, Woody Fibre, Sawdust and other Substances into Dextrine, Glucose and Alcohol.
Inventor: MAGNIER PAUL
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 12,241. Magnier, P., and Brangier, P. A. June 12. Glucose.-Relates to a process for converting wood, wood shavings, woody fibre, sawdust, and other like substances into glucose. The raw material is treated with water acidulated with sulphuric and phosphoric acids, and the mixture is maintained at a temperature of 100‹ C. until the presence of dextrin is detected, when the mixture is placed in a digester and heated to about 155‹ C. for some time. After being thus heated, the liquid is neutralized by means of carbonate of calcium or barium, and, if the production of dextro-glucose be desired, the liquid is bleached by means of hydrosulphurous acid, and again heated. When the wood or other raw material is mixed with foreign matters, it may be boiled with water, hypochlorite of calcium, and calcium hydrate, before being treated as described above. The process may be applied for treating any non-fermentable products capable of being converted into a fermentable sugar.
Patent GB-189912730-A (GB)
Title: Improved Galvanic Cell.
Inventor: OFFENBROICH PETER
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1900-06-19
Abstract: 12,730. Offenbroich, P., and Rockel, H. June 19 Dry batteries.-Relates to a dry zinc-carbon battery. The carbon b has packed around it a depolarizing - mixture c consisting of a paste formed of ground carbon, brownstone, and Ceylon graphite. The depolarizer is covered with linen and placed in the zinc electrode d, which is in the form of a tube, which is then filled up with and covered on the exterior with Iceland moss e, which serves as an absorbent for a strong solution of salammoniac. Outside this is placed a covering of vellum or parchment, and on the top of it is placed a layer f<2> of paraffin. The carbon electrodes rest on a layer f of goudron, which is tar boiled or evaporated to a density greater than that of ordinary tar. The electrodes are then placed in a receptacle a, which is half filled with gelatine. The upper part of the cell is filled up with goudron f. Gas exits g are provided.
Patent GB-189913639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Apparatus for Stripping and Cleaning "Flats" used in Carding Engines.
Inventor: RHODES WRIGHT
Filed: 1899-07-01
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,639. Rhodes, W. July 1. Carding - engines.- The flats are stripped and cleaned by a cardcovered roller c and a brush d, which a r e rotated upon their respective axles and also about an axle a. The roller c is stripped by a rotary comb k, which is cleaned by hand at intervals. The parts rotate in the directions indicated by the arrows. The axles of the roller, brush, and comb are carried by discs b<x> on the rotating axle a, and are rotated by reason of spur-wheels thereon gearing with a fixed spur-wheel. In the case of the axle of the comb k, a loose wheel and pinion carried by the discs b<x> are arranged to transmit the motion from the fixed toothed wheel to the axle of the comb, so that the comb revolves quickly in a direction opposite to that of the roller and brush. In a modification, the spurwheels on the axles of the roller, brush, and comb are driven by a rotating instead of a fixed spurwheel, while the discs are slowly and independently rotated about the axle a.
Patent GB-189916140-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Resistances and Heating Bodies composed of Metallic Oxides.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 16,140. Feeny, V. I., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Gesellschaft]. Aug. 8. Resistances.-A metallic oxide, such as an oxide of iron, copper, chromium, uranium, manganese, nickel, cobalt, titanium, zinc, tungsten, or molybdenum, or a mixture of these, to which magnesia or porcelain may be added, is powdered and made plastic with water or gum, and formed into rods or tubes. These are heated to incandescence, so that they contract considerably, after which they conduct electrically at ordinary temperatures, and are mounted between platinum, nickel, or other infusible metallic connections. They may be used as resistances or heating-bodies
Patent GB-189921809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metallic Cans, Canisters, or the like.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 21,809. Newton, P. A., [American Tobacco Co.]. Oct. 31. Fastenings.-The lid B of a can or canister has an internal inclined flange 4, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, and an external flange 2, which may be threaded as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, to engage with corresponding threads on the edge of the can, or it may be plain, as shown in Fig. 3. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the lid is secured by screwing, the bead 1 or flange 6 of the can being thus forced against the flange 4 of the lid. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the lid is secured by means of a pin 7 on the can which engages with an inclined slit 8 in the flange of the lid. In Fig. 4, the inclined flange of the lid is on the outside.
Patent GB-189921851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fishing Nets.
Inventor: HEINSEN JOHANNES CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 21,851. Heinsen, J. C., and Nuppnau, G. F. W. Nov. 1. Electric bells.- Relates to contact makers for use with trawling-gear to indicate the presence of o b - structions. In a rope stretched across the mouth of the n e t, the contact shown is placed. Within a water-tight casing i terminals v, v<2> are mounted upon an insulated block o. The bridgepiece u, carried by a stem l, is kept out of contact with the terminals by a spring p. When tension is put upon the guard rope, the stem l is pulled out, contact is made, and a bell rung on board the trawler.
Patent GB-190002043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Arresting the Motion of Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: SIMPSON HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2043. Simpson, H. Feb. 1. Stopping way.-Relates to the application of the invention described in Specification No. 21,427, A.D. 1892, to bluff-bowed vessels. As shown in Fig. 1, the arresters are placed in one plane instead of one above the other as described in the previous Specification. They are preferably operated by a hydraulic cylinder fitted with a safety-valve to allow them to yield on meeting with any obstruction. If made of the box form shown, they may be filled with water to serve as ballast, and in this case are fitted with means by which they can be pumped out. They are locked in the closed position by bolts such as shown in Fig. 6. As shown in Fig. 4, levers 15 on the spindles of the arresters are coupled by links to a sleeve 18 which can move on the actuating-rod 14 between the crosshead and a collar 17. This crosshead carries rollers 22, Fig. 6, which during the first portion of the movement of the rod 14 bear on the cam-shaped heads of the locking-bolts and withdraw them. The further movement of the rod 14 operates the levers 15. The vessel may be strengthened at the openings for the arresters by bars 9 as described in Specification No. 413, A.D. 1900. When the vessel's bow is finer than that shown in Fig. 1, hinged flaps may be fitted forward of the arresters to admit the water more freely to them. These flaps are automatically closed by the closing of the arresters. In vessels with still finer bows, it may be necessary to have the arresters slightly overlapping when in their operative positions, but if this is thought undesirable, one may be placed behind the other. The arresters are shown at the vessel's bow, but may equally well be fitted at the stern. One pair only are shown, but two or more may be used, one above the other.
Patent GB-190003143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Relays.
Inventor: BROWN EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3143. Brown, E. W. Feb. 16. Telegraphs; telephone systems.-Relays or repeating-apparatus for use in telegraph or telephone systems are arranged with the outgoing and incoming line-wires L<1> L<2>, L<3> L<4> respectively connected to two coils T, S wound over a primary coil P, one end of which is connected to the core e, the other end being connected through a battery K to diaphragm, n, n<1>. The diaphragms are of iron, and may be chemically treated or coated with lampblack, or may have carbon granules between them and the ends of the core e for producing a variable resistance. A sheath of magnets surrounds the coil. In the Provisional Specification the use of a cut-out is referred to.
Patent GB-190008567-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Vulcanizing Articles of Caoutchouc.
Inventor: HAMET HENRI
Filed: 1900-05-09
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 8567. Hamet, H. Feb. 16, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Balls.-An apparatus for vulcanizing caoutchouc articles is shown as applied to balls. They are vulcanized in moulds stamped or otherwise formed from sheet copper, steel, tin-plate, or other metal in halves d, with bevelled edges, which are held together, while the moulds are heated by steam or other medium. The half-moulds are supported, preferably in thin metal enveloping-plates e, by collars f and plates g on a fixed bed a and a head b. The head b is movable vertically by cams h on a shaft i, connected by toothed gearing and a clutch with a driving-pulley. The bed a and head b are hollow, to receive steam from a valve q, which is opened automatically by connection with a cam on the shaft i while the head is down. The balls are inflated by hot air supplied under pressure to a box s, which carries hollow needles and is movable vertically by cams t on shafts geared to a handle w, to raise the needles through guide-tubes in the lower halves of the moulds into the balls.
Patent GB-190017603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Collar and Shirt Studs.
Inventor: BRITTAIN WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1900-10-04
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 17,603. Brittain, W. C. Oct. 4. Studs.-A collar or shirt stud comprises a base B formed with a tubular shank A, in which a shank F on the head G is pressed against the action of a spring H, a pin E on the shank F engaging in a bayonet slot D formed in the shank A as shown.