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Patent GB-189714712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ball Bearings for Wheels.
Inventor: HIX JAMES
Filed: 1897-06-17
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 14,712. Hix, J. June 17. Ball bearings for velocipede &c. wheels. The cones d, d<1> are secured to the hub c and consequently rotate, while the cups b, b<1> are mounted on the axle and therefore remain stationary. One cup b is screwed home on the axle, or is otherwise fixed, and the other b<1> is adjustable. Dust is excluded by the washers i, which close the mouths of the cups. In a modification, two or more sets of balls are employed at each end of the bearing, loose rings being interposed between adjacent sets. When the invention is applied to the driving-axle of a bicycle, means for adjusting the tension of the chain are necessary. For this purpose, washers j are employed having apertures k to receive the axle and eccentric projections l which are seated in apertures in the forks and can be rotated therein.
Patent GB-189716758-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Coin-freed Apparatus for Water Supply Pipes.
Inventor: JONKER LUCAS
Filed: 1897-07-15
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 16,758. Jonker, L. July 15, Liquid meters; coin action.-The coin V connects a draw-bar 0 and a slide G which brings the valve lever U of a valve A over to a spring bolt J, where it remains until the operation of the meter, owing to the opening of the valve, draws the bolt, whereupon a weight pulls back the valve lever. The draw-bar, when released, is returned by a spring R. A second valve B is closed when the draw-bar is pulled out, so that, unless the first valve is left bolted when the draw-bar is released, no water flows. Delivery mechanism.-The same apparatus may be used to render a pump operative, if the valve normally renders it inoperative, by being open to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-189717850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: MORDAUNT GEORGE
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 17,850. Mordaunt, G., [Lyon, W. R.] July 30. Extincteurs.-Relates principally to the method of suspending and breaking the acid bottle in extincteurs. Fig. 2 shows in section the acid bottle suspended from the screw cap 0 of the tank A. A bulge a is formed on the acid bottle to contain the breaking-ball b of lead, glass, or other heavy in corrodible material. When the tank is inverted, the ball b falls on a breakable cap or lid f of glass or thin metal, and allows the acid to escape into the tank where it mixes with the alkaline solution. The bottle is suspended from the cap 0 by two pendent yokes which embrace the bulb a. The tank is fitted with a pair of handles, and may also be carried by a strap on the back, or on a cart, so that by tilting the latter the extincteur is set in action. The outlet nozzle of the tank may be covered with an india-rubber cap.
Patent GB-189719622-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of Anthraquinone Dye-stuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1897-08-25
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 19,622. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Aug. 25. Dyes, artificial. - Diamidoanthrarufin disulphonic acid, and diamidochrysazin disulphonic acid are produced by heating dinitroanthrarufin and dinitrochrysazin respectively with an alkaline sulphite or bisulphite, for example, with sodium bisulphite solution of 40‹ BÚ., on a water bath. The solution first becomes brown in consequence of the formation of an intermediate product, and on further heating it becomes greenish-blue. The intermediate product is more rapidly converted into the final product by adding soda lye to the solution. The colouring-matter is precipitated by the addition of common salt to the greenish-blue solution. In the Provisional Specification the use of sulphurous anhydride instead of sulphite is mentioned.
Patent GB-189724518-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Excluding the Air from Tins, Bottles, and other Receptacles.
Inventor: DUNHILL ALFRED
Filed: 1897-10-22
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 24,518. Dunhill, A. Oct 22. Tyres, pneumatic.-Tins and like receptacles, such as are used for containing repairing outfits for pneumatic cycle tyres &c. have the junction between the stopper, lid, &c., c, and the body a of the vessel covered by a tightly-fitting rubber, &c. sleeve d to exclude the air. To open the tin the sleeve d is rolled back, as shown in Fig. 2, and retained in position by a ridge b or groove on the receptacle, or by a ridge formed on the rubber sleeve. The rubber sleeve may be held on the receptacle, by a wire or by a band or clip e of paper &c. which can serve as a label or for advertising. A rubber washer w is placed between the edge of the cap c and the ridge b, Figs. 1 and 2, or is fitted on the stopper t, Fig. 7. The receptacle or case may be made with covers c at each end enclosed in a single rubber sleeve or in two separate rubber sleeves.
Patent GB-189800315-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment for Chimneys of Lamps to increase Illumination, to stove Chimneys for Cooking, to House Chimneys for Smoke Consuming, and for Disinfecting purposes.
Inventor: GERMAINS ADOLPH ZALKIN
Filed: 1898-01-05
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 315. Germains, A. Z. Jan. 5. Oil and gas stoves ; supports for articles heated.- The crown 5 of a chimney top, which may be used with a lamp or ' fur- 'nace' 12, contains a receptacle 2 for receiving water, disinfectants, o r other articles, and other r receptacles 7<a> fit loosely in the lower part 6. If desired, the crown 5 may be used independently of the part 6, and when so used with a lamp is said to increase the illumination.
Patent GB-189807623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Supporting Reels of Paper.
Inventor: ROUSAY RICHARD JAMES
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 7623. Rousay, R. J. March 30. Cutting machines for paper; paper, unwinding.- Relates to means for supporting reels of paper applicable for use in connection with cutting- machinery for dividing webs into widths or sheets. The spindles of the reels are supported by two parallel frames c mounted on a central spindle b which can be rotated by worm gearing. The spindle holders h are journalled eccentrically in the frame as shown in Fig. 3. The longitudinal position of the spindles i is adjusted by screws k connected with them by yoke-pieces m. By means of screws s the yoke-pieces m may be utilized as brakes to prevent over-running during unwinding.
Patent GB-189810716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jars.
Inventor: LYON JULIAN PORTER
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 10,716. Lyon, J. P. May 10. Stoppers.-Relates to jars for preserving fruit, vegetables, &c., the covers or stoppers being held in position by atmospheric pressure after the air has been exhausted from the vessel by boiling the contents. The top of the jar is formed with a rib c, on which the packing-washer g is placed. The cover F is formed with a flange f, the inner surface f' of which is flared outwardly and downwardly, so forming, with the cylindrical neck of the jar, a tapered annular recess into which the washer is forced by the external pressure. The cover is released by forcing a knife or other instrument, through the notch e in the rib, between the flange f and the washer. In the form shown, the flange f bears on the rib c, while, in a modification, the flange does not bear on the rib, but the under surface of the cover bears on the mouth of the jar, to prevent the contents from coming in contact with the washer. In another modification, the notch e is formed of the same depth as the rib, so that, during the cooking process, the washer is depressed into the notch, to afford a freer outlet for the escaping gases.
Patent GB-189814516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carriages, Cycles, and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 14,516. Robertson, J. July 1. Springs, bearing; invalid carriages; perambulators.-Rings of metal, papier mÔchÚ, wood, or other material, guided and driven in any suitable manner, are used as the road wheels of Bath chairs, carriages, perambulators, and other vehicles. In one of the applications to road vehicles, small wheels B<8>, B<9>, B<10>, and B<11>, Fig. 41, are in gear with the pegged or notched rings B, B<6>, of which the latter is fixed. Persons entering the vehicle by the door R may pass through the road wheels, which serve as carriage springs.
Patent GB-189815751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps.
Inventor: BAYLIFF WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 15,751. Bayliff, W., Bayliff, T. D., and Draper, B. July 19. Traps fitted with non-return doors formed of wires q, q, independently pivoted, as described in Specification No. 4285, A.D. 1898. In order to tempt a rat or other animal into the trap to act as a decoy to others, the wires q are all raised and supported upon pivoted frames a, a connected by wires c, c to a rocking frame b, f pivoted at d, so that the rat can freely enter or leave the trap, until, by rocking the frame b, f the wires q are released and fall into position to act as a non- return door. The bait may be hung from the top of the trap over the frame b.
Patent GB-189823228-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Amalgamating Ores of Gold and Silver.
Inventor: SUTPHEN JOHN ELWELL
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 23,228. Sutphen, J. E. Nov. 4. Drawings to Specification. Amalgamating.-Relates to a method of amalgamating by exposing the finely-divided ore to a body of mercury in a heated vessel, and at the same time subjecting the mass to an even pressure, such as is given by a roller. The preferred form of apparatus is described in Specification No. 23,227, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189826572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Regulation of Sliding Window Sashes in their Frames.
Inventor: MOORE JOHN CRAWFORD
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,572. Moore, J. C. Dec. 15. P u l l e y s, axle, frame, and like.-A metalspiked plate p is driven i n t o a recess in the window frame, and the nail or screw q, which acts as a pivot, is driven through the pulley o and plate into the woodwork.
Patent GB-189900495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mortar Boxes for Stamp Mills.
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 495. New Steam Stamp Mill Syndicate and Madan, C. S. Jan. 9. Stamps, ore and like. - The feedopening and channel are formed, as shown, with two or more e inclines arranged to check the descent of the ore, to distribute it evenly over the die, and to allow of a more effective washing within the box.
Patent GB-189903148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pans, Moulds, Tins, and the like, for use in Baking Bread, Cooking Meat, and other purposes
Inventor: THOMASON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 3148. Thomason, W. Feb. 13. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.-In attaching a double bottom a to a pan b made without seams, the ordinary bottom b<1> is formed with a fold e, Fig. 10, which is bent down over the edge of the bottom a, as shown in Fig. 6 or 7.
Patent GB-189908395-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Securing Wires in Fencing Standards and the like.
Inventor: SMETHURST EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-21
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8395. Smethurst, E. April 21. Fencing. - T h e wires d are let into holes b, in the standards or dropp e r s a, through slits c, and are secured by loops or staples e.
Patent GB-189909498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of Azo Coloring Matters, and of an Intermediate Product for use therein
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9498. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. May 5. alpha1-Nitro-alpha2-naphthylamine-alpha4-sulphonic acid is produced by nitrating alpha1alpha3-naphthylamine sulphonic acid with sulphuric acid of 66‹ BÚ. and nitric acid of 45‹ BÚ. at not exceeding 10‹ C., and then pouring the mixture upon ice. The new compound may be converted by means of sodium-carbonate solution into its sodium salt, which is precipitable by common salt. Dyes, artificial, which yield violet to blue shades on wool in acid baths, are produced by combining the diazo compound of the above alpha1-nitro-alpha2- naphthylamine-alpha4-sulphonic acid, or of the isomeric alpha1-nitro-alpha2-naphthylamine-#3- or #4-sulphonic acid, with an alkylized or alphylized a.naphtbylamine, or a sulphonic acid thereof, or with alpha1alpha3-amidonaphthol or its #3- or #4-sulphonic acid. Examples are given in which tolyl- and phenyl-alpha1alpha4-naphthylamine sulphonic acid, ethyl-alpha-naphthylamine, and alpha1alpha3- amidonaphthol are used.
Patent GB-189910878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Motors.
Inventor: BRELLIER JEAN FRANCOIS
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 10,878. Brellier, J. F., and Marius, E. May 24. Gas and like engines, governing in. The charge is drawn into the cylinder through a chamber 10 at its rear end, and a valve 13 in a piston 11 fitting the chamber. The valve is held open by the governor during a part of the compression stroke when the speed is excessive, so as to reduce the charge that is compressed between the main piston and the piston 11. The valve 13 is opened by a cam 18 through a lever 17, the cam being slid on the shaft 9 by the governor. The piston 11 is checked on its back-stroke by a dash-pot 32, the liquid flowing out through a valve 34. The valve 13 may be placed in a passage in the cylinder instead of the piston 11.
Patent GB-189910906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Vices.
Inventor: OTTO NICOL
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,906. Otto, N. May 24. Vices.-The vice a is attached to the bench plate by a universal joint consisting of the hollow slotted ball b held in the socket h by the bolt f and nut i. The bolt travels in the slots d.
Patent GB-189913456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-hole and similar Internal Covers for Steam Apparatus, Fuel Economizers, Feed Water Heaters and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-06-29
Abstract: 13,456. Taylor, J. June 29. Handhole doors.-An internal lid or cover for the handholes of boilers, feedwater-heaters, &c. is constructed of two circular plates A, B, fitting one on the other, each plate having flats cut away on opposite sides at J, K and I, L. When the plates are put together, the flats come out at right-angles to each other, so that there is a continuous circular periphery which is coned to fit the edge of the handhole or other opening. The plates are inserted through the hole separately and put together inside, the connection being such that one cannot turn on the other when they are together. They are drawn against the seating by a bolt and bridge in the usual way.
Patent GB-189916167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Switches for Conductors in Electric Traction Systems.
Inventor: JOEDICKE HERMAN OTTO
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 16,167. Joedicke, H. O. Aug. 8. Electric railways and tramways, especially those with overhead conductors. Conductors.-The switch at the meeting of three overhead or other conductors a, a', b consists of two spring-controlled tongues c, d, pivoted at f, g, with guide-plates i, i' to prevent the collector x from jumping off.
Patent GB-189918800-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Incandescence Bodies for Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: NORDMANN ROBERT
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,800. Nordmann, R. Sept. 18. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-Instead of incinerating mantles by exposing the impregnated fabric to a direct flame, the incineration is effected by mounting the fabric upon a refractory cone or shaping-block of the dimensions and shape which it is desired that the incinerated mantle shall take, and gradually heating it to a temperature of 1500‹ C. in a muffle or other furnace in which the material does not come into contact with any direct flames. After the heat has been maintained for several hours, the furnace is allowed to cool gradually, and the finished mantle is removed.
Patent GB-189924333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Life Belts or Saving Devices.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 24,333. Jones, W. Dec. 7. Belts in constant wear are inflated as required by the generation of gas from chemicals, preferably zinc and sulphuric acid. Inflating apparatus.-A perforated casing c, shaped to lie in the belt a, contains the solid chemical, and a protruding receptacle e upon it the liquid chemical, till a plug stopping an intercommunicating hole is pulled up by a ring h. Normally a flap i on the belt is buttoned down over the ring to prevent accidental withdrawal of the plug.
Patent GB-190002630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Swinging Chairs, Hammocks, and the like.
Inventor: WESTON EDWARD BICKNELL
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2630. Weston, E. B. July 17, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Hammocks, chairs, &c.-Two pairs of legs A are pivoted in jaws B bolted to a cross-bar C. The legs have cross-pieces D and jointed stays b, and can fold like a step-ladder. The fabric seat and back or hammock F is hung from the end bars of a rectangular frame E, and passes over a crosspiece e. The frame E is suspended by curved bars H from cross-pieces L suspended by links f from the bar C. Normally the frame hangs as in Fig. 4, with the foot-rest near the ground. The bars L, by coming in contact with the bar C, prevent the frame from swinging back to the horizontal.
Patent GB-190010541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Soles and Heels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LEADBEATER ALFRED
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,541. Leadbeater, A., and Leadbeater, T. June 9. Heels; soles; repairing.-The sole and heel are attached to a middle sole so that they can easily be removed and replaced when worn. As shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6, the middle sole is cut away and rabbeted between the points hand i, and may have a dovetail groove m cut in it to receive correspondingly-shaped parts on the outer sole as shown in Figs. 9 and 10. A projection s on the sole fits into a recess r in the heel seat which is formed in the manner shown in Fig. 4. A heel is built as shown in Figs. 11 and 12, and is retained in position by a screw 3 as shown in Fig. 1. This screw also holds the sole in place. In the case of light goods, the groove m and projection 2 may be, dispensed with, and in some instances the heel seat shown may also be dispensed with, and the edge of the middle sole grooved and recessed to receive the heel.
Patent GB-190018038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wrenches or Spanners, Calipers, Vices and other like Tools or Implements.
Inventor: MEWBURN JOHN CLAYTON
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-10
Abstract: 18,038. Mewburn, W. R., Mewburn, G. R., and Robson, H., (Executors of Mewburn, J. C.), [Weston, T. A.]. Oct. 10. Bolts; nuts; wood-screws.-Nuts and heads of bolts, wood-screws, &c. are formed with radial grooves or recesses b for engaging with teeth on the spanner or screwdriver, or to enable a cold chisel to be used for turning them.
Patent GB-190022972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Electric Lighting of Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN MUMFORD
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 22,972. Preston, E. M. Dec. 15. Secondary batteries. -Relates to means for turning on and off the lights in a train from one point, such as the guard's van, and also to means for indicating the charges of the storage batteries. To indicate the charge in a storage battery, a hydrometer 0 may be placed in a cell and form part of the circuit of a battery P and indicator R, contacts T being arranged as shown on or in connection with the hydrometer. To allow for variations in the height of the liquid, the contacts may be carried on a float. Several modified arrangements of the contacts are described, and, instead of employing the small battery P, contacts may be immersed in the liquid, or connected to the terminals of the cell.
Patent GB-190100709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus used in the Forming of Felt Hats.
Inventor: ATHERTON GILES
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 709. Atherton, G. Jan. 11. Felt hats.-Consists of detailed improvements in the type of machine for forming felt hat bodies known as the Gill Fur Former, in which the forming- cone is enclosed in a chamber within which a partial vacuum is maintained. The invention consists, firstly, as shown in end view in Fig. 3 and in plan in Fig. 5, in providing on each side of the machine a bracket a on which are mounted the bearings i, g, e, c, for the brush j, the picker h, the feed-rollers f, and the lattice roller d respectively. With this construction the bearings are extended away from the brush &c. so that the oil from the bearings cannot get on to them and form clots in the fur. The bracket is made with an aperture k through which the driving-belt to the pulley l is passed. In combination with the extended bearings there is provided a stop-motion whereby the feed of fur may be suspended. This consists of a clutch loosely mounted on a stud projecting from one of the brackets a. One part of this clutch is connected by gear-wheels with the shaft of the lattice roller, and the other part with the driving- pulley, so that, when the two parts of the clutch are disconnected by a guide-rod or other means, the motion of the lattice roller is stopped. The invention also consists in providing an auxiliary lattice and means, Fig. 11, whereby the fur is delivered to the picker in a level and even sheet. The fur is delivered upon the auxiliary lattice or creeper 2, and is passed through feed-rollers 3, 3 to a picker 4 which is mounted in a closed chamber 5, the delivery end of which is closed by a rotating perforated drum 8, serving lightly to compress the fur, which is then carried forward in an even sheet to the usual picker and brush. The invention also relates to the steam-heated jacket of the casing used to evaporate moisture from the spray discharger when spraying the fur upon the cone, and consists in forming this jacket so that the top 10, Fig. 13, curves inwards and downwards for some distance, so that the fur, in being drawn down by the exhaust, is deflected towards the cone and deposited on it. The hinged doors 11 of the casing are formed with a similar jacket 12 although this is not steam-heated. The invention further consists in constructing the spray discharger, Fig. 14, so that there are no projecting parts to catch and collect fur. The discharger is made from a troughshaped piece 13 with closed ends 14, and the perforated plate 15 is slid into position in grooves provided in the sides of the trough as shown in Fig. 15, which is a section on the line A B, Fig. 14. An arrangement of driving-mechanism for the whole machine is also described.
Patent GB-190101479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Slaked Lime.
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 1479. Lake, H. H., [Wachtel & Co., D.]. Jan. 22. Stone, artificial.-Relates to a process for the production of completely-slaked lime, more particularly for subsequent mixing with sand to form an artificial sandstone. Lime slaked into paste is mixed in a pug-mill with dry calcium hydrate in a proportion sufficient to give the excess of moisture required to form a sufficiently-plastic mass when subsequently mixed with the sand. The mixture of the pasty and dry limes is placed in iron cases, closed but not hermetically sealed, and the cases are then subjected to the action of high-pressure steam in a chamber such as is used in the manufacture of artificial stone. The steam completes the hydration by virtue of its temperature only, the water contained in the lime being more than sufficient to form the hydrate.