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Patent GB-189726559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nails, Hooks, Staples, and the like.
Inventor: TRAUN HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 26,559. Traun, H. Nov. 13. Nails, staples, hooks, and the like are m a d e wholly or partially of vulcanite in cases where iron would be disadvantageous, as in electric installations, explosive factories, and certain chemical and physical apparatus. Fig. 1 shows a vulcanite nail or hook for fixing an electric conductor. The head c has a strengthening-rib b, a rounded head a, and an enlarged shank. The head may be grooved beneath for the conductor. Staples are similarly formed with a strengthening-rib or the like and enlarged shanks. Metal nails &c. may be coated with vulcanite.
Patent GB-189800131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Navigable Balloons.
Inventor: ZEPPELIN GRAF FERDINAND VON
Filed: 1898-01-03
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 131. Zeppelin, G. F. von. Jan. 3. AÙrial machines with aÙrostats; aÙrostats.-The aÙrostat comprises a framework of longitudinal tubes r interspaced by wire ropes s, covered with wire gauze or netting, and with an outer covering of silk. It is made rigid by vertical struts v joined by inclined stays, and by circumferential hoops. It is divided into compartments containing large gas bags which nearly fill the compartments and small ones from which gas can be expelled by the expansion of gas in the large ones. It is very long compared with its diameter, and supports two cars g containing driving-gear for the propellers t; a gangway l runs the whole length of it from which any part of it may be reached by ladders f. Several aÙrostats with cars containing goods may be coupled together and to a motor balloon by universal joints, and their cylindrical surfaces are joined by fabric. Horizontal steering may be effected by rudders q, and the inclination of the axis is adjusted by moving a weight b, which is suspended from a wire rope, along which it is made to travel by an endless band actuated by winches in the cars. The ropes b<2> are wound on fusees on the winches which always keep them tight. The weight may be replaced by a couple of trailing ropes. The weight or load between the several aÙrostats or balloons of a series may be adjusted by transferring sand, liquids, &c. from one to another through flexible tubes.
Patent GB-189800287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GELLATLY JAMES
Filed: 1898-01-05
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 287. Gellatly, J. Jan. 5. Spring wheels; pneumatic wheels; felloes or rims; spokes.-In the spring wheel shown in partial side elevation, the ring A is rigidly connected by spokes B to the hub H. Between this ring and the outer rim D are arranged curved springs C which are connected to the rim and ring by rivets or screws c, c'. The Provisional Specification states that the springs may be differently shaped and may be placed between the ring A and the hub. They may be replaced by a pneumatic tube or rubber balls.
Patent GB-189801189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Magazine Hand-cameras.
Inventor: JACKSON ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 1189. Jackson, A. C. Jan. 15. Cameras; change-boxes. -Relates to a manner of constructing the sheaths of plates and of films so that both can be used in the same charge-box of a hand camera. Owing to the difference in the thickness of thesesheaths, they are not usually adapted to be worked by the same escapement mechanism (such as described in Specification No. 27,102, A.D. 1896) at the front of the change-box. The difficulty is got over, by forming a flap a, b, of uniform thickness on the top of all sheaths, whether for films as in Fig. 6, or for plates as in Fig. 5. The escapement mechanism m, R acts on this flap. The flap is formed by bending the edge of the sheath plate as shown in the Figures.
Patent GB-189801212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Syphons.
Inventor: WOLLHEIM ALBERT
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 1212. Wollheim, A. Jan. 15. Siphons.-Fig. 1 shows the application to a drain flushing-tank. The upper end of the discharge pipe D<2> of the cistern A is covered by a bell D' to form a siphon trapped as usual at d. The upward branch D<3> projects into the drain C for a short distance, as shown, to facilitate the displacement of the seal when the head of water in the cistern A is sufficient. To retain the air seal as long as possible, the top of the trap d<6> between the branches D' and D' is flattened or roughened, or both, with the result that, when the air escapes, it does so in greater volume and thus increases the efficiency of the siphon.
Patent GB-189804903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Batteries.
Inventor: FULLER J ENSIGN
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 4903. Fuller, J. E. Feb. 28. Primary batteries.-Consists of a portable sealed battery especially adapted for use with a bicycle lamp and in which the electrolyte is brought into, or withdrawn from, contact with the electrodes, as required, by turning the battery through half a revolution. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of the battery, which comprises a casing A divided into separate cells by vertical partitions a; each cell is in turn divided by a horizontal partition a<2> into two parts a<4>, a'', of which the part a' serves as a reservoir for the electrolyte when it is not in use, and the part a<5> contains the slotted tubular carbon electrode B, and the cylindrical zinc electrode D, which are fixed in the casing as shown, the milled head C being fitted with an annular ring having an arm E for connecting it to a screw F projecting from a carbon electrode. In the partition a' is an opening g through which the liquid passes from one compartment to the other, and another opening g<3> fitted with a vent tube g<2> for the passage of air and gases during the inversion of the battery. In these openings fits the head of a valve stem g<5> which can be operated from the exterior to open or close the said openings as required. The valve stems g<5> of the different cells are connected together by gearing I so that they can be simultaneously operated by a wheel J. A central orifice g<9> in the valve stem g<5> serves as a gas exit. Depolarization is prevented by mounting the battery upon or suspending it from helical springs so that, when attached to a vehicle, it is subjected to a continuous agitation.
Patent GB-189811476-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Musical Drums.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1898-05-20
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,476. Smith, A., and Ball, J. May 20. Drums.-The straining-hoop B and the body have levers D ... D<6> pivoted at their centres to brackets carried by studs. The ends of the levers are connected in the manner shown by wires, which are attached to them by ball-and-socket joints. The tension is applied by screws F<1> passing through lugs in the hoop and carrying nuts G to which some of the wire ties are attached. If the drum has two heads, one set of'levers is carried on one head and the other set on the other.
Patent GB-189814638-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Device for Igniting Bicycle, Carriage, and other Lamps of a like nature.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-07-02
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 14,638. Justice, P. M., [Mundy, F. O. M.]. July 2. Velocipede, carriage, &c. lamps. - Relates to means for lighting vehicular and like lamps without either opening the lantern or stopping the vehicle. Figs. 2 and 3 show side views of the igniting-device, and Fig. 4 a plan of the lamp with the attached igniting - mechanism in its normal or inoperative position. A number of matches B are radially mounted in a disc A, which, with the attached ratchet G, is pivoted in the lever D. This lever is pivoted at d<1> to the lantern, and is connected by a link M to a hinged door K through which the disc A passes to light the lamp. When the lever D is pushed from the position shown in Fig. 2 to that shown in Fig. 3, the compound lever F, F<1> and the pawl H turn the ratchet G and the attached disc A, the link M opens the door K, and a match, after being ignited on a striking- surface N mounted either on the door K or on a projection on the lever D, lights the burner P. A spring Q prevents the disc A from moving beyond the predetermined distance when lighting the lamp, and, when drawing back the lever D, the revolution of the disc is prevented by the pawl E. The mechanism is enclosed in a casing R.
Patent GB-189815318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER SINA
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 15,318. Oppenheimer, S., [GrandclÚment, G.]. July 12. Tobacco pipes.- In p l a c e of the usual broad mount, two or more narrow bands or mounts c, d, e are provided with spaces f between. The bands may be all of the same width, or of different width. This form of mount permits free expansion and contraction of the end of the stem.
Patent GB-189817159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ethyl Alcohol.
Inventor: COUDERT FREDERIC R
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 17,159. Coudert, F. R. Aug. 9. Ethyl alcohol.-Calcium carbide in a chamber 5 is decomposed by admission of water thereto, and the acetylene produced is conducted by a pipe 6 to a chamber 7, which is charged with a solution of ammonium chromous sulphate, and is preferably heated to 40‹ C. The acetylene is thereby reduced to ethylene, and the chromous salt is oxidized to the corresponding chromic salt. The ethylene passes by the pipe 13 to an absorbing-apparatus, in which it bubbles through a series of bulbs 15 charged with sulphuric acid from the reservoir 17. This apparatus is preferably heated to 85‹ C., and the ethyl hydrogen sulphate solution produced therein is run into a still 18, where it is mixed with about 33 per cent. of water and then distilled. The alcohol formed passes off by the tube 19 to a condenser 20, and is collected in a suitable receptacle. The chromic sulphate produced in the chamber 7 is reduced to chromous sulphate for re-use by passing an electric current from a dynamo 9 through the solution, the positive pole being surrounded by an open tube 10 for the escape of the oxygen produced. Alternatively, a chemical reducing-agent may be used. Instead of chromous sulphate, any other agent which is capable of being regenerated by nascent hydrogen may be employed to convert the acetylene into ethylene.
Patent GB-189826390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of Preparing Hides or Skins for Tanning and in Liquid Compositions of Matter for Treating such Hides and Skins.
Inventor: HOLMES HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 26,390. Holmes, H. Dec. 13. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-Hides and skins are prepared for tanning by agitation in a solution of sodium sulphide containing chalk or whiting in suspension. The solution is finally diluted by the gradual addition of water until the skins are being agitated entirely in the latter.
Patent GB-189902097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Apparatus for Shearing Metal.
Inventor: CLAUSSEN GEORG WILHELM
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 2097. Claussen, G. W. Jan. 30. Shearing.-To avoid bending or bevelling the sheared end of a plate, section-bar, rod, &c., a single shear blade with a double cutting-edge co-operates with two shear blades, between which it passes, cutting from the material a strip equal to the width of the single blade. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement as applied to a plate-shearing machine, the upper single blade f having two cutting-edges on its inclined lower end and passing between the lower blades b. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement for cutting channel sections, the web resting on the double blades b, and the upright edges being cut by the co-operation of the upper bevelled blade f with adjustable double side blades h. For cutting angle bars with unequal members, one pair of blades h is omitted, and the blade f is curved. For cutting angle bars with equal members, the lower blades are preferably arranged at right-angles and at 45‹ to the horizontal. Oval holes or plates or other shaped pieces may be cut out by suitably shaped blades.
Patent GB-189904907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Sewage.
Inventor: THIRAULT MARIE JEAN FERNAND
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 4907. Thirault, M. J. F. Aug. 6, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sewage filters.-In the treatment of sewage or sewage effluents, the liquid is allowed to flow through a bed, or beds, of peat or turf until the filtering- material has been saturated with the fertilizing-substances originally contained in the liquid. The saturated filtering-material is dried, and used as a manure. The filtration may be effected either in a single filter bed, or in a series of filters arranged to work continuously. The filtering- materials should be very thick and arranged in high receivers, there being a layer of pulverized peat between an upper layer of peat blocks, and a lower layer of peat.
Patent GB-189905940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-scoops.
Inventor: SCHWEIZER EMIL
Filed: 1899-03-18
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 5940. Schweizer, E., and Erbe, W. March 18. Handles for scoops. The wooden handle c is glued into the back or end b to which the body a is secured, and is further secured by a pin driven through the back b and the handle c. A ring d for supporting the scoop is screwed into the handle c.
Patent GB-189908856-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve Mechanism for Compression and Vacuum and other Pumps.
Inventor: KOSTER ERNST WILHELM
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 8856. Koster, E. W. April 27. Pump valves and valve chambers.-The suction and delivery pipes of each end of the cylinder are connected to separate valve boxes b<1>, b<2>, so that the two ends of the cylinder are independent, and one end for instance may be used for compressing, and the other for exhausting. Communication between the ports g<1>, g<2> and the suction pipes and delivery valves s<1>, h<1> and s<2>, h' is controlled by the piston valves e', e<2> connected by a rod e. The piston valves e', e<2>, when moving inwards, discharge some of the fluid in the clearance spaces through the delivery valves.
Patent GB-189918319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Anthranilic Acid.
Inventor: WILLCOX Benjamin
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 18,319. Willcox, B., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Sept. 11. Anthranilic acid.-Anthranilic acid is produced by acting upon o-nitrotoluene with an alkali or alkaline earth. When intermediate products, such as azoxybenzoic acid, are formed, these are converted into anthranilic acid by means of a reducing- agent. An example is given in which o-nitrotoluene is heated with aqueous caustic soda of about 35 per cent. strength in a closed vessel at about 150‹ C. for about 12 hours. The remaining oil is then separated by distillation with steam, and the anthranilic acid produced is separated in any suitable manner. In another example, an alcoholic solution of caustic soda is used, and, when the odour of o-nitrotoluene has disappeared, the mixture is saturated with ammonia and sulphuretted hydrogen and further heated. The liquid is then evaporated to dryness, the residue is dissolved in water and acidified, and the anthranilic acid is precipitated by copper sulphate.
Patent GB-189923036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tubular Connections for Cycles, Motor Cars, Pipes and the like, and in the Machine or Machinery for the Production of the same.
Inventor: HARRISON CAMPBELL GROVE
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,036. Harrison, C. G. Nov. 18. Bending; welding; forging.-Relates to tubular connections for cycles, motor cars, pipes, and the like, and consists of improvements on the machine described in Specification No. 310, A.D. 1898, so that the machine is more suitable for the production of cycle heads, brackets, lugs, and like hollow junctions, also for tees, elbows, crosses, cock-shells, and the like. The tubular articles are formed from the metal blank B, Fig. 1, which is, after heating, placed on the semicircular die or swage A. The blank is scarfed on the meeting edges by means of the scarfing-tool which is shown in Fig. 13, and consists of the punch V with the cutting-edge v<2> and the leg v<3>, and the die V<1> which is bevelled at v<4>. The mandrel M is linked to the slide D, and rests upon the flexible table E supported by springs or other means so that it may force the blank into the swage or die when operated upon by the two swivelling pistons G, the gripper-tools h<1>, Fig. 5, and the vertical pressing-tool J. The blank is folded and the lap weld closed up by the tools as shown in Fig. 5. The mandrel M is withdrawn by means of the lever F, or otherwise, as by one of the side levers shown in Specification No. 310, A.D. 1898, or by a pusher-out actuated by an eccentric mounted on a countershaft. The two side levers of the machine are operated from the main shaft carried on the framing X by covered heart cams, and crown cams operate the gripping- levers. The fittings may be made at two heats, a bending and a welding heat, and, in the making of tees, for welding only a bottom die made in two parts K, K<1>, as shown in Fig. 11, may be employed.
Patent GB-189923423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Carriages of Lace-making Machines.
Inventor: SCHIERSAND PAUL MORITZ
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 23,423. Schiersand, P. M. Nov. 23. Lace machines.- Relates to the carriages used in lace machines. The thread passes from the bobbin through an eye c in the rim of the carriage, thence through an eye e in the friction spring, and thence through another eye in the carriage to the work. As the thread is unwound, the tension is normally increased owing to the diminution of the leverage of the thread ; in this carriage any increase of tension automatically diminishes the friction due to the spring, and so the tension remains practically constant.
Patent GB-190000017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes and Holders for Sensitive Photographic Plates.
Inventor: WALLIS PERCY
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 17. Wallis, P., and Wallis, E. F. Jan. 1. Change-boxes; plate boxes.-The Fig. 3 shows a vertical section of the plate box E in its holder A surmounted by the lightproof bag M. The box E is of card or metal &c. with its top hinged at e and with side extensions e<2>. Each plate is suitably covered at the back with black paper, and a thick card rests on the top plate. The holder A consists of a rectangular frame a', a<2>, a<3> with its top hinged to correspond with the box E. This frame is attached to another frame a<6>, shaped for attachment to the camera. The frame a<6> carries the slide B Between these two frames slides a third frame G of # form, which is connected by strips K or otherwise to the hinged part a<3> so that pulling back the part a<3> lifts the frame G, and enables the exposed plate to be reached by the fingers acting on the outside of the bag M, and to be removed to the back of the set of plates. The box E is kept in place by a spring-hinged wire frame D. This wire frame may operate the frame G, if desired. An index connected to the hinged top may be used to show the number of exposures.
Patent GB-190006353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Interlocked Trelissed Metal Framing.
Inventor: MOTLEY LEWIS
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 6353. Motley, L. April 5. Fire-guards.-Longitudinal strands B of wire or pliant hooping are threaded through transverse laths A having two holes for each strand. The laths may be curved or bent, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and, when in place, as shown in Fig. 19, the parts are secured by bending the strands into the bends or curves of the laths, or by forming kinks on the strands at either side of the laths, or by means of staples or like fastenings. When laths of unbendable material are used, such laths may be secured to the strands by means of staples &c., so as to appear like a single lath bent as in Fig. 5. The trellis thus formed may be used for fire-guards &c.
Patent GB-190013857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Multiple Drilling Machines for Drilling the Holes in the Flanges of Steam Boiler Flues.
Inventor: HELME EDWARD TYAS
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 13,857. Helme, E. T., and Wickham, R. W. Aug. 2. Drilling. - A multiple - spindle machine for drilling boiler flues has a base A<3> in which is mounted a vertically-movable non-rotatable stud B with a screwed end engaging an internal thread in a worm-wheel D, driven by a shaft D' and ordinary reversing-mechanism including fast-and-loose belt pulleys E, E', E<2> driven from a pulley Q' on a cone shaft Q<1>. A table C to receive the flue can te rotated on the stud B, and is angularly adjusted by means of a dividing motion arranged as described in Specification No. 13,858, A.D. 1900, similarly to a wheel-cutting machine, and comprising a handle F<3>, notched plate F<4>, shaft F<5>, bevel gearing F<6>, and worm gearing F on a flange C<2> on the table, the flange C<2> having a tearing-surface in the base. The drill spindles K, of which only two are shown, are spaced round a ring saddle G, sliding on the face of a standard A, and moved vertically by screws G' and worm gearing G<2>, operated by band or power in the ordinary way. Each spindle is eccentrically mounted in a sleeve J carried by the saddle. A central spindle L in each sleeve is driven by a central wheel R<1> gearing with a pinion R on the spindle, the spindle being geared to the drill spindle by pinions T<1>, T. A sleeve surrounding the central spindle is rotated by a hand - wheel and worm gearing X', and has a pinion Y' engaging a pinion nut Y on a screwed sleeve on the drill spindle, so that each drill spindle can be adjusted by hand in the ordinary way. The wheel R<1> is attached to a bevelwheel P driven from the cone shaft Q' in the manner shown to rotate the spindles. The sleeves J can be angularly adjusted by a tommy or the like to vary the diameter of the drill circle, say, from two and a half to three and a half feet, the necessary angular positions of the sleeves being suitably indicated. The boiler flue is mounted on the table, and fed upwards to drill the holes by operating the lever E<8> to move the belt on to the slow pulley. After one set of holes is drilled, the mechanism is reversed at a higher speed and the table lowered, the remaining holes being interspaced in any desired multiple of the number of the spindles.
Patent GB-190014148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: TOWNE NATHAN PRATT
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 14,148. Towne, N. P. Aug. 7. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers having close-ended water tubes connected to divided front headers and fitted with internal circulation tubes. The open ends of the water tubes are slightly enlarged and expanded in the headers. Their inner ends are reduced and closed by screw caps, and rods are screwed or otherwise caused to engage in the reduced ends for inserting and removing the tubes. The circulation tubes are each provided with a collar h, fitting a hole in the division plate of the header, and each tube is attached by an extension strip k to a plug J, which expands a copper ring m to make a tight joint at the tubeinsertion hole in the front of the header. The collar h may have a flanged rim and boss, and it may be attached by screws or otherwise to the tube. The inner end of each circulation tube is supported by tongues h<x> formed by bending out portions of the tube as shown in Fig. 7. The headers are secured to the steam drum in the manner shown in Fig. 9, a nipple P being drawn into a conical hole in the mounting N by bolts passing through lugs on a screwed ring Q. The top of the header, which is preferably rectangular in cross-section, may be rounded and tapped to receive the nipple P, or preferably a tapped block is welded or otherwise secured in the open end of the header. The bottom of the header may be closed by a cupped plate A<x>, Fig. 9.