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Patent GB-189902781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Glue and Size, and in Compounds for Use in the Manufacture of Coated or Glazed Papers.
Inventor: HAYNES THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 2781. Haynes, T. A. Feb. 7. Sizes and similar finishes; sizing. - Relates to the production of an artificial gum or size from skimmed milk, and its use in the manufacture of paper. Skimmed milk is heated to about 170‹ F., until casein is formed, which is cut up and converted into a hydrate. The hydrate may be produced by the employment of rennet, sulphuric acid, &c. The solid matter is then pressed and kneaded in a trough with bicarbonate of soda and a small quantity of borax until the mass becomes glutinous. The mass is again heated to about 170‹ F., and then allowed to cool, and this operation is repeated until all the gas generated has been given off. The heat is then reduced to about 140‹ F., and a small quantity of oil of sassafras or other essential oil added. The mixture may now be drawn off as a stiff pasty mass, or may be drawn off on to plates and allowed to dry. When the product is to be used as a tub-size for paper, a small quantity of liquid silicate of soda or soda ash is added to a solution of the size in water. A proportion of wax may be added to the size to give a smooth finish to the paper. Colour may be added to the size to form a stain in the manufacture of coated or glazed papers, the colour being first broken up by adding a small quantity of borax or other alkali in solution.
Patent GB-189905786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shop-window Fittings.
Inventor: GEIGER JOHANN
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 5786. Geiger, J. March 17. Window fittings. -A plate h of glass or other material for supporting articles or goods in a s h o p window is c o n - nected by links e, f to vertical rods b so that it can be moved horizontally into any required position. The links e are arranged to slide on the vertical rods, and are supported by collars or rings clamped to the rods in the required position. The links f are pivoted to the glass plate by pins which pierce the plate.
Patent GB-189906971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detonating Fog Signals for Railways and Analogous Uses.
Inventor: JENKINS THOMAS
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 6971. Jenkins, T. April 1. Signals, audible. - Relates to detonating fog signals for railway and analogous uses. The lead or other clip c, by which the detonator is attached to the rail, is secured by turned-over lugs b<1> to a tray or carrier b, or is formed integral with such carrier, the detonator a being secured to the carrier by the lugs b<2> thereon. In a modification, the lugs which secure the clip form part of the detonator casing, and may have slots or eyes, through which the clip is threaded before being secured. The Provisional Specification also states that the seams or joints of the detonator casing may be made watertight by rubber, waterproofed felt, lead, or other packing, that the tail-pieces, with which the wheeltreads engage to prevent skidding, may be secured by lugs formed on the casing, and that the rail clip may be secured to an extension on the rear edge of the casing, so that the wheel-tread explodes the detonator before reaching the clips, while it also describes methods of attaching and jointing the parts of duplex signals.
Patent GB-189907690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hones or Whetstones.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 7690. Birkbeck, H., [Simmons, J. D.]. April 12. Drawings to Specification. Hones.-Hones and whetstones for razors and the like are made circular, or approximately circular, with flat upper surfaces. By this means the implement to be sharpened may be applied at any point around the hone.
Patent GB-189908820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signals or Indicators.
Inventor: STAVELEY ALWYN WALTER
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8820. Staveley, A. W., and Parsons, I. H. April 27. Indicators or annunciators.-The frame a of a " drop " signal or indicator is made of magnetic material, preferably sheet iron, but a plate c of non-magnetic metal is placed over the poles of the horse-shoe core f, f<1>, and is secured by a clip b bent up from the plate a. The armature w is stamped from sheet metal, in the form showp in Fig. 7. The extensions n, p are folded over to weight the armature, the wings m, m<1> are bent to form the pivot bearings, and the extension q is bent to form the catch for the indicator arm. The indicator arm is made from the blank shown in Fig. 9. The tongue r is struck out, and bent at s and t, holes k being pierced in the tongue to form the bearings for the pivot j, Fig. 10. When a current is passed through the coil v, the armature w is attracted and releases the indicator arm, so that the disc falls into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1. The disc is re-set by moving the arm z.
Patent GB-189910005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking-hooks for Securing Hats, Coats, and other Articles.
Inventor: DAREWSKI HERMAN
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 10,005. Darewski, H., and Edwardes, E. J. May 11. Hooks.-The device consists of hooks or clips, combined with means for locking them, for holding or securing hats, coats, bicycles, umbrellas, parcels, documents, &c. An arm B carries hooks D, E with which the arms H, M cooperate. The arm H is fixed to the arm C, passes through the arm B, and enters a hole in the point of the hook D. A spring N around the arm H normally holds the arms H, M in a raised position. After the articles have been placed on the hooks, the arm H is pulled down by a handle W until the spring bolt P snaps into a hole in the arm H. The key S can then be removed. When, however, the bolt P is drawn back and the arms H, M are raised, the key, not being in a line with the keyhole, cannot be removed.
Patent GB-189910029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the controlling of Shop Window Illuminating Electric Lamps and the like.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WALTER
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 10,029. Douglas, W. May 12. Advertising.-Relates to apparatus for lighting and extinguishing electric lamps at predetermined times for shop windows, signs, &c. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, two clocks a, a<1> are employed for releasing weights e, e<1> at predetermined times. One serves to put a switch "on," and the other to put the second switch "off." The switch arms h, h<1> are fitted with springs j<2>, which tend to turn the arm h of the " on " switch on to the contacts, and the arm h<1> of the "off" away from the contacts. The arms are held against the action of the springs by the levers n, n'. When the weight e falls, it strikes the lever n, and allows the arm h to complete the circuit. When the weight e<1> falls on to the lever n<1>, the circuit is broken, the contact-arm h being released.
Patent GB-189910543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler and other Furnaces and Furnace Bars.
Inventor: MCINTYRE NICOL
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,543. McIntyre, N. May 18. Firebars and grates; air, supplying.-Hollow firebars for boiler and other furnaces are arranged in groups of two or more in such a way that air passes through them all in succession, and is delivered above the surface of the fire by fanshaped tuyÞres i, i. Jets of steam are delivered into the bars through nozzles h to promote the flow of air. The air enters the bars through apertures b, b.
Patent GB-189912158-A (GB)
Title: A Stopping Apparatus for Self-acting Mules.
Inventor: JACKSON WILHELM
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 12,158. Jackson, W., and Bartholemy, J. June 10. Mules.-Relates to means for stopping the mule. The strap fork for the pulleys on the countershaft beneath the ceiling is connected by the link 12 and spring bell-crank lever 18 to a longitudinally-moving stopping-lever 2, which is blocked with the strap on the fast pulley by reason of a catch 1 engaging with a bracket 3. The rod 2 may be released by a handle 10, or by a rod 27 arranged longitudinally of the carriage, the rod being provided with a bracket and pulley 7. 6, which can run on the edge of a flat rod 5 as the carriage moves in and out. When the rod 27 is moved longitudinally, the rod 5 is rocked, and a finger 28 thereon raises the rod 2 and releases it, whereby the strap is automatically moved on to the loose pulley on the countershaft beneath the ceiling. Should the carriage be near the end of its inward run, the rod 27 may be moved longitudinally through a less distance than is required to release the rod 2, but sufficient to bring the bracket 9 opposite the end of a spring rod 25. When the rod 25 is moved longitudinally by the carriage, it operates the spring strap fork 23, which works in connection with the fast and loose pulleys on the secondary driving-shaft, which is driven from the countershaft beneath the ceiling.
Patent GB-189913471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sawing Machines.
Inventor: BULLIVANT AMOS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 13,471. Bullivant, A, G., Bullivant, A. R., Bullivemt, W. R., and Bullivant, J. June 29. Sawing.-Relates to an arrangement of circular saws for cutting grooves or slots, more especially in parts of doors. One or more circular saws E, D are mounted on a spindle C, which is reciprocated longitudinally by the action of a pin J on a groove cam I. The cut of each is thereby widened, and, when there is more than one saw, the grooves coalesce to form a single wide groove.
Patent GB-189915402-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Removing Tin from Tinned Scrap.
Inventor: COLEMAN HERBERT ROBERT STODDAR
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,402. Coleman, H. R. S., and Cruickshank, G. July 27. Tin, recovering from tinned scrap. The scrap is immersed in an electrolyte of a hot solution of caustic soda or potash, and forms the anode. The cathode is preferably a large sheet of iron. The scrap, after the treatment, is immersed in a bath of hot water, and then in an acid bath, where it may be again subjected to the action of the electric current.
Patent GB-189915748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Paper.
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 15,748. Wise, W. L., [Hoffnungsthaler Papierfabrik A. & R. Geldmacher]. Aug. 1. Pulp, special mixtures of; materials, fibrous.-A paper, particularly adapted for use as wall paper, and having a rough surface and woolly appearance, is obtained by mixing coarse vegetable fibres, particularly ground wood fibres, with paper pulp composed of finer fibres. The coarse fibres may be dyed with either loose or fast dyes before being mixed with the pulp, and the fine pulp may also be dyed any suitable colour before the mixture with the coarse fibres is effected.
Patent GB-189918089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and other Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BARNES FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,089. Barnes, F. J. Sept. 7. B r a k e s.-A grooved disc a is fixed to the wheel hub b by bolts passing through holes c, and curved jaws d fitted with packing m are arranged to act on the disc. The jaws are pivoted below to a plate j, and their upper ends are connected by adjustable links g to a block g fixed to a rod f through which the levers are operated by the usual brake lever. A clip e', carried by the plate j, is fixed to the fork.
Patent GB-189919628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-closet Valves.
Inventor: WATROUS EARL G
Filed: 1899-09-29
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 19,628. Watrous, E. G. Sept. 29 Water-waste preventers.-Regulator valves in service pipe. The pistonrod H carries a hollow cylinder G, the lower end of which bears against a valve seat F, and also the flange a of the main valve which bears against the seat I. Upon the lower end of the rod a flange J is screwed. Within the rod H a hollow tube K is placed free to move independently through a short distance. The upper end of this tube is fitted with a time-screw and passage e, and also with a nut Q which bears upon a valve seat R and opening h into the cylinder G. The lower end of the tube is connected to a rocking lever 0, operated by a hinged closet seat. When the lever 0 is swung upwards by the depression of the closet seat, the first effect is to raise the valve Q, and open a passage for the escape of water from the chamber C. The rod H therefore, with its attached valves, is left free to rise. This action goes on until the main valve or outlet is practically closed by the flange J, and the opening F by the annular flange b. When the closet seat is liberated, the valve Q closes, after which the rod H slowly descends, as air or water enters the chamber C by the screw time-passage e. Hammering of the main valve is prevented by the throttling action of the nut d and the disc M in the upper end of the discharge pipe D. The inlet to the valve may be regulated by a conical valve c' with a screwed stem C" engaging with a cross-bar D'. The operating- crank on the shaft P is linked to an arm projecting from a sleeve mounted behind the closet seat, the rear end of which bears against a second projecting arm from the sleeve. A spiral spring within the sleeve acts to force the arm 0 downwards. The inner end of the axle P is flanged and pressed outwards by a spring to make a water-tight joint.
Patent GB-189924524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Accumulators.
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 24,524. Leve, G., and Monobloc Accumulator Syndicate. Dec. 9. Secondary batteries. -Relates to electrodes of the type described in Specification No. 21,956, A.D. 1896, in which the electrodes of one polarity consist of a number of rods or pencils which stand in apertures formed in a plate of opposite polarity. This invention consists in making the plate which has the apertures in it of a series of lead tapes A, which are laid the required distance apart, and upon them are laid another series of tapes B at right-angles to them so as to form the apertures C. The continuations of the tapes A are then turned back over the tapes B, and then the tapes B are turned back over the tapes A, and this continued until the electrode is built up to the required height.
Patent GB-190004922-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Gallows" or Fairlead for Steam Trawlers, Fishing Smacks or other Vessels.
Inventor: SUDRON THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4922. Sudron, T. March 15. Rollers, fair-lead, for steam trawlers and fishing smacks. A pair of uprights A, A, bolted to the deck, carry a cross-piece which may be made in one with them or may be mounted in bearings as shown. In this cross-piece is secured a socket D in which turns, in ball or other bearings, a head or jaw E carrying a sheave or roller F of the trawl warp. A guide-roller K prevents the warp from chafing. L is a tie to the engine-room hatchway or some other convenient part.
Patent GB-190007018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elevator or Lift Apparatus.
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN
Filed: 1900-04-14
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 7018. Fletcher, J. Sept. 14, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Safety suspending-apparatus; overwinding, preventing.-The shackle 15 on the hoisting-rope rests in slots 12<1> in side plates 5 secured to a cross-beam 4. The shackle is retained by hooks 9 pivoted between the plates 5 on an axis 12. The lower and outer ends 17 of these hooks 9 are linked to sliding bars 18, each of which carries on its outer end a roller 23, which in the event of overwinding strikes against a roller 25 in the shaft, which thus forces the bar 18 inwards and releases the shackle. The beam 4 is carried by rods 41, the lower ends of which pass into boxes 3 and are fitted with springs 43, which are normally compressed by the tension in the lifting-rope. When, therefore, the rope is liberated, the beam 4 descends, and in so doing throws out dogs 26 to engage with fixed racks 29. Each rack is made in sections, the middle one being toothed and the outer ones plain.
Patent GB-190007850-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Treating Hides and Skins and Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: FORBES WALTER TILLOU
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7850. Forbes, W. T. April. 27. Tanning.-Relates to improvements in the tanning of hides and skins, and in apparatus for solidifying tanned hides, such as those used for sole leather or harness, by forcing into them a dense and preferably clarified tanning-liquor. To the original tanning-liquor, which may be of any desired kind and strength, are added common salt, borax, and Epsom salts, and, in some cases, boracic acid and Glauber's salt. During the tanning operation, an electric current, preferably alternating, is passed through the liquor for about six hours daily. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show the apparatus employed for the subsequent treatment referred to above, Fig. 3 being a section at the upper part of Fig. 2. Two hides b, b<1> are clamped between a pair of frames a, a', so as to form a bag into which the dense liquor is forced under considerable pressure through an inlet pipe d, which is formed of flat or oval section, as shown in Fig. 3. An outlet pipe e, and an air outlet valve f are also provided.
Patent GB-190009678-A (GB)
Title: Bottling Machines for Bottling Malt Liquors.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER ADOLPH
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 9678. Schneider, A. March 15, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for bottling malt liquors. The tapping-bung C of the barrel D, from which the liquor is supplied, is connected by the pipe B to the cylinder A containing compressed air or other compressed gas. The pipe G, H, which passes through the bung to the bottom of the barrel and is provided with a controlling- cock G<1>, supplies the liquor, under the pressure from the cylinder A, to the tank or reservoir I, the supply being regulated by the ball-cock V. The tank is adjustably mounted on the frame J, and its cover I" is secured by the pivoted bolts M, a gasket 0 being employed to form a tight joint. The top of the tank is connected through the cock S and pipe U to the pipe B, suitable regulating- valves E, P and pressure gauges F, T being provided to enable the pressures in the barrel and tank to be regulated. The filling-siphons W are mounted in spherical pivots X, and their inner ends are provided with rubber cups b, which are normally held by weights a in liquid-tight contact with the inner surface of the tank. The outer end of each siphon is provided with a spring-controlled gasket g, adapted to form a tight joint with the mouth of the bottle h. When the bottle is placed in position for filling, it is supported by the bifurcated arms c<1> of the fixed bar c, the weight of the bottle tilting the siphon, as shown in full lines in Fig. 2, to permit the liquid to be delivered. The vent tube i lies partly within the siphon W, the free end extending above the liquid in the tank, and being provided with a non-return valve k. The liquid enters the bottle under steady pressure from the tank, so that foaming is prevented, and the flow is automatically stopped when the liquid in the bottle covers the port i<1> of the vent tube.
Patent GB-190017944-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device for Connecting Handles to the Bails of Carpet Sweepers and other Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 17,944. Haddan, H. J., [Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co.]. Oct. 9. Handles, fixing. The handle &c. A is fixed in the taper ferrule B of the bail of a carpet sweeper &c. by a screw E, formed on or attached to a disc D with lugs C, which fit into notches in the ferrule and are riveted &c. in place.
Patent GB-190102827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tip Cups for Holding Umbrella Ribs Closed.
Inventor: JARVIS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1902-02-08
Abstract: 2827. Jarvis, F. W. Feb. 9. Holding closed. - The domed tip-cup g is applicable to various styles of sticks and handles, and obviates scratching of the inner tube. The rib tips are secured within the cup, which embraces the inner shell b. The shell b is formed with spring-fingers e, which grasp the inner tube c. The lower part of the tube c may be lengthened or shaped into any desired form suitable for the stick or handle to be used.
Patent GB-190109093-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or Applicable to Shaving Brushes.
Inventor: BARRY EDWYN LAKE
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9093. Barry, E. L. May 2. Shaving and pasting brushes. -A collapsable tube M, containing paste &c., is screwed by its nozzle H into the opening E of the base D of the cap C in which the bristles are secured. A tube K conducts the paste to the bristles. The tube M may itself form the handle of the brush, or it may be enclosed in the tube F provided with a plunger G. The Provisional Specification states that the paste may be placed directly in the tube F.
Patent GB-190110960-A (GB)
Title: Circuit Closing Device for the Winding Gear of electric Clocks and the like
Inventor: MOLLER MAX
Filed: 1901-05-28
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 10,960. M÷ller, M. May 28. Winding-mechanism.-Relates to circuit closers for the winding-gear of electric clocks, means being provided for obtaining spring contact while the circuit is closed, the spring not being in tension in other positions. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrange- ment. The ratchet-wheel 5 connected to the winding-mechanism is rotated in one direction by a pawl 6 carried by the armature 3 of the electro- magnets 1. Fixed in the armature is a disc 10 carrying a projection 13 fitted with a contact 14, adapted to engage with a pin contact 22 carried on an arm 16. Fitted on the arm is an insulating plate 23 carrying a spring 25. A tooth or pallet 15 mounted on the disc 10 is adapted to engage the end 26 of the spring and in one position of the armature to press it back and push the pin 22 away from the contact 14. When the armature is again attracted, the inclined surface 30, Fig. 6, strikes the surface 27, and the pallet passes behind the end 26 of the spring, causing the pin 22 to press with greater force against the contact.
Patent GB-190123628-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Binder for Ladies' Hair.
Inventor: CARTER HARRIET
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 23,628. Carter, H. Nov. 21. Hair fastenings. -A spiral spring a with hooked ends b, c is used as a binder for ladies' hair.
Patent GB-190123854-A (GB)
Title: New System of Carrying Water Ballast and Cargo in Vessels.
Inventor: STEWART JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 23,854. Stewart, J. W., and Clark, G. W. Nov. 25. Ballasting; bulkheads; compartments; hatches. -Water ballast, liquid fuel, and loose cargoes are carried in fore-and-aft water-tight compartments A formed centrally between longitudinal bulkheads J. These compartments are fitted with long water-tight batches N, which open in halves transversely, and the hatch covers B, when turned back against the pillars K, form shoots for loose cargo. At each side of the compartments A are cargo holds M with separate hatches G, of ordinary construction, for facilitating the loading and unloading. The compartments A are not continued through the engine and boiler-room space, the longitudinal strength of the vessel is increased by the fore-and-aft bulkheads J, the pillars K, and the girders L, and no shifting boards are required in the lower holds when the vessel is used for carrying grain.