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Patent GB-189707798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art, Method, or Process of Treating Gypsum Rock for the Production of Artificial Marble and the like.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1897-03-25
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 7798. Parker, T., [Parker, G. W.]. March 25. Stone, preserving; stone, artificial.-Relates to a method of hardening articles sawn, carved, &c. of gypsum rock so as to serve as a substitute for marble, chalcedony, onyx, agate, &c. The articles are placed on a truck and run into a chamber where the gypsum is dehydrated by hot air at 330‹ F. Cooling is then allowed to take place in a closed chamber in the presence of ammonia gas, and the articles are then immersed in a saturated solution of aluminium sulphate at 100‹ F. After drying, the articles may be polished. To produce colour effects, mineral colours are applied to the surface of the dehydrated material, such, for example, as ammonium nitrate, sulphate of iron, nitric acid, and potassium sulphocyanide, &c.
Patent GB-189714721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Passepartouts.
Inventor: CARRAINE EUGENE
Filed: 1897-06-17
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 14,721. Carraine, E. June 17. Stands, photograph and like. - Passepartouts are constructed so that the mount or mat and picture can be changed at will. A light wooden frame A is grooved at a, at each side and at one end, for receiving the back board B, and the glass front D is secured upon the frame by a strip of paper, linen, or the like d. Sufficient space is left between the glass and the back for the picture F and the mat or mount E. The mount is cut away in the centre e, and it may be plain, or decorated by printing, or by embroidery e<1> stretched thereon, or in any other manner. To the back board B is pivoted a support for holding the passepartout in a standing position.
Patent GB-189716456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bicycles.
Inventor: COOPER CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-07-12
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 16,456. Cooper, C. F. July 12. Bicycles.-A bicycle is formed with a small steering-wheel, the head tube being elongated and the frame shortened. The bottom tube B is horizontal in front, and is curved downwards in the rear to the bottom bracket as shown. The front forks may be curved rearwards as shown. The Provisional Specification describes a form in which the tube B and the chain stays lie in one horizontal plane.
Patent GB-189726600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles.
Inventor: COLLINGBOURNE THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 26,600. Collingbourne, T. H., Ryden, R., and Shutt, T., [trading as Ribblesdale Cycle Co.]. Nov. 15. Lubricators for velocipedes. An oil cup 26 is formed with a fixed cover 27 through which is formed an opening 28 closed by a spring 29. The spring is depressed by the spout of the oil can &c.
Patent GB-189728608-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Binder or File for Unbound Books, Manuscripts, Music, and other similar Documents.
Inventor: BAIRD GEORGE
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 28,608. Baird, G., and Baird, G. F. Dec. 3. Filing papers.-Relates to a temporary binder for books, periodicals, documents, &c. Fig. 3 shows a sectional view through the back. The books &c. are held against the piece a by the pieces of elastic e attached to the bolts f which are held in the racks b. The piece a is detachably secured to the back c by means of rotatable pins d having tongues d' which pass through the slots a<1>. A modification is described, in which the racks b are dispensed with and the bolts f are held in bent-over arms.
Patent GB-189729577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joining Aluminium and its Alloys to Steel or Iron, and the Application of the same to the Construction of Cycle Frames.
Inventor: NEILD HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1899-03-14
Abstract: 29,577. Neild, H. W. Dec. 14. Drawings to Specification. Soldering.-Relates to a method of soldering aluminium and its alloys to steel or iron. The steel &c. is first galvanized and the aluminium is coated with a solder consisting mainly of zinc but preferably containing five per cent. of aluminium and 95 per cent. of zinc. by rubbing the solder upon the heated piece. The steel &c. and aluminium are then placed together and heated. Steel lugs for cycle frames may be connected by this means to aluminium tubes.
Patent GB-189813902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vaporizing Apparatus for Petroleum Engines and the like.
Inventor: BERTHEAU HENRIK AUGUST
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 13,902. Bertheau, H. A. June 22. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-An oil tank d is formed beneath the cylinder, and a number of wicks c hang over the hot conical combustion chamber a into the oil. Air which is compressed in front of the cylinder b passes through the pipe h into the chamber g, and, mixing with the vapour generated therein, enters the cylinder through the valve e when the piston uncovers the exhaust port m. The charge is compressed on the in-stroke, and fired. At starting, the engine is warmed by a lamp. The invention is only suitable for engines running with a constant load, like pumping-engines.
Patent GB-189818879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Colloidal Tannates as Disincrustants, for Use in Laud and Marine Boilers, and for other Purposes.
Inventor: COBLEY THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 18,879. Cobley, T. H. Sept. 3. Incrustation, preventing. - Colloidal tannates, more particularly for use in preventing incrustation in boilers, are prepared by heating disintegrated natural products containing tannin with an aqueous solution of an alkali, such as sodium carbonate or sulphite, in a steam-jacketed boiler or vacuum pan having an agitator. After some time, the temperature is raised to 150‹ F., and the charge is then withdrawn and passed between rolls, the liquid being stored for use. Additional colloidal matter is added if required, being preferably prepared from leather waste, which, after disintegration, is steeped in a cold solution of sodium carbonate or sulphite.
Patent GB-189824214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Food Carriers and the like.
Inventor: MAASSEN WILHELM
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 24,214. Maassen, W., and Wirtz, W. Nov. 16. Cans.-In a foodcarrier the cover is secured by a screw S passing through the handle H. A cross-bar D with ball ends K bears upon the c o v e r. A similar arrangement is adapted with two covers side by side.
Patent GB-189901101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waterproofing Garments.
Inventor: KRAUTWURM HERMANN
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1101. Krautwurm, H. Jan. 17. Waterproof garments.- A layer c of waterproof material i s inserted between the external cloth a and the lining b. The layer c may be placed only in the exposed portions of the garment, or may extend all over it, in which case it may itself form the lining. The outer fabric of the garment may consist o f chemically-prepared cloth which is partially but not perfectly waterproof.
Patent GB-189902000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain-pens.
Inventor: REISERT EDUARD
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 2000. Reisert, E. Jan. 28. Pens and penholders.-The reservoir, Fig. 1, supplies ink to the nib through the flexible tube b, a<1>, a. The supply is controlled by pressing on the lever g, thus closing or opening the passages d, d' by means of the elastic rings c, c', and forcing the flow of the ink. In a modification, the ink enters the flexible tube through the straight part a, and the part a' is connected to the nib. Fig. 4 shows another form, in which the ink passes through an elastic chamber a' and a flexible tube m. The supply is controlled by means of a lever r having a piece r' in contact with the chamber a<4>, and an extension which is pressed against the pipe m by the spring h. Two modifications are described, similar to the form shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189907873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 7873. Newton, H. E., [Worthington, C. C.]. April 14. Valves and valve gear; valve chests and casings; pumping-engines; compound engines.-Relates to vertical pumping-engines of the class in which two pump cylinders are arranged side by side and are operated together, the plunger rods being usually connected by a rocking beam. The invention, as illustrated in the Specification, comprises both simple and compound engines with two steam cylinders, but is also applicable to pumping-engines with a steam cylinder on one side only connected to a pump plunger on the opposite side through the beam. The invention is shown in elevation in Fig. 1 as applied to an air pump with two highpressure steam cylinders A, A<1> and two pump cylinders B, B<1>, and Figs. 4 and 5 show vertical and horizontal sections through the valve-chest G. The piston and plunger rods are connected by crossheads x in which are pivoted links y connected to the ends of the rocking beam F journalled in the engine frame. The valve-chest G extends across the front of the cylinders A, A<1>, and is formed with a steam supply branch H, and with an exhaust branch I. The steam is distributed by piston slide valves L, L', which are actuated by fluid pressure acting on pistons M, M'. The fluid for actuating the valves is admitted and exhausted by auxiliary valves m, m' worked by linkage 26, 27 from the rocking beam F. A hand-lever N is provided for working the main valves in order to start the engine. The cylinder ports at the upper ends of the steam cylinders enter short of the end and have small extensions, which may or may not be regulable, whereby the cushioning action may be adjusted. In place of two valves L, L' being employed, their function may be performed by a single valve. The improved valve movement, and steam chest and valve construction, are applicable to other classes of steam engines generally.
Patent GB-189912390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of Plating and Colouring Aluminium.
Inventor: RYAN MICHAEL BARTHOLOMEW
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,390. Ryan, M. B. June 14. Surfaces for, preparing.-Relates to depositing metals or alloys upon aluminium, and consists in the special method of preparing the aluminium for such deposition. The article is put into boiling whale-oil soap or "platers' compound," rinsed first with boiling water and then with running water, dipped into hydrochloric acid of 15‹ BÚ., rinsed in hot water, dipped into potassium-cyanide solution of 20‹ Be., rinsed, dipped into phosphoric acid of 50‹ BÚ., rinsed, again dipped into the cyanide bath, rinsed, and then immersed in an amalgamating-solution formed by adding about 2 lbs. of ammonium chloride to one gallon of rain water, and then adding one ounce of mercury bichloride or cyanide. The article is next rinsed in a boiling alkaline solution. The article may be again passed through the amalgamating and alkaline solutions. After again rinsing, the article is passed through three whitening or striking solutions, graduated as regards richness of metal, and operated with electric currents of varying intensity and quantity. The article is then ready for plating with any desired metal or alloy.
Patent GB-189913797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Endless Conveyors for Coal and other Material.
Inventor: BREWER EDWARD GRIFFITH
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,797. Brewer, E. G., [C. W. Hunt Co.]. July 4. Conveyers.-To prevent coal &c. from falling between the buckets A, the spaces are filled up with roller-shaped shields D<1> pivoted in the side chains so as to he capable of a small lateral displacement. Shields of other sections, such as cross or star-shaped, may be employed.
Patent GB-189917938-A (GB)
Title: Electro Medical Appliances.
Inventor: MARIUS CASTERAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 17,938. Marius, C. J. Sept. 5. Medical batteries.-A battery B is held in position inside the insulating-core C of a massage roller by two springs, one of which permanently connects one pole of the battery through a regulator R to the primary coil J of an induction coil I. The other pole of the battery can be connected to the primary coil J through a switch S.
Patent GB-189918643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Amalgamation and Coating of Metals or Alloys of Metals, with Metals or Alloys of Metals, by the Aid of Electricity, and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SNYDER FREDERICK HALL
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 18,643. Foss, F. Sept. 15. Plating by movable brush and like electrodes. -As described in Specification No. 25,360, A.D. 1896, plating is done by a brush or the like, supplied with a solution of any desired metal or alloy, and connected with the positive pole of an electric generator, which is kept moving over the article to be coated. In the present case, this movement is rotary so as to be much more rapid, or, in some cases, the article to be coated is rotated and the plating brush &c. is stationary. Wire, metal tape, tubes, rods, bars, and other articles may be coated by this method. In the example shown in Fig. 1, a handle g, having a removable part adjustably connected thereto at g<1>, supports a cylinder a, which is rotated by a pulley n and a band, and is continuously charged with a suitable electrolyte through the hollow shaft p. The cylinder is provided with bristles or brushes b, and is perforated as at c. It is connected by a wire and brush s to the positive pole, while the article to be plated is connected to the negative lead, of a source of electricity. The cylinder ends are connected by bars l having sheaths m of insulating-material. The current is at first of high voltage, say of 75 to 100 volts., but subsequently it is lowered to, say, 30 volts., while the current density is greatly increased. The brush cylinder may be protected by a guard on the side not facing the work. Instead of bristles, felt or other absorbent material may be used ; or steel or other wire may be used, in which case the wire serves to clean the surface of the article to be treated ; or, finally, asbestos, glass, slag, or mineral fibres may be used. In a modification, the brushes are arranged in the end, instead of in the periphery, of a rotating cylinder which turns on its vertical axis. For plating tubes, internally or externally, the brushes are supported on a semicircular or like stationary cathode, while the tube is mechanically rotated. For plating wire, metal rods, tape, &c. the article is drawn through a casing provided with stuffing-boxes, and with an internal rotating anode having brushes projecting inwardly. The wire &c. may be drawn or forced through dies to smooth and polish it, or between wire brushes, before it enters the electrolyte. For plating metal sheets, flat brush anodes may be used, the sheets being mounted on a reciprocating table similar to a planing-machine. The brushes may be mounted upon an insulating-support parallel to and at a distance from the anode.
Patent GB-190000119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Racks or Supports.
Inventor: WHITE FRANKLIN RANDOLPH
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 119. White, F. R. Jan. 2. Stands.-The stand is shown placed near the kerb H, so as to support bicycles standing in the road G. An arm D, provided with a series of L- shaped wire clips 2, 3 on each side, which are preferably formed from a single length of wire, is pivoted to a clamp C on, or directly to, a fixed post B. The clips 2, 3 are shaped to grip the wheel of the cycle, and yield slightly when the wheel is introduced. When not in use, the arm D hangs down as shown in full lines, but, when required for use, is raised as indicated in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190002733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for Rolling Tea Leaf.
Inventor: HENDERSON JOHN MACDONALD
IPC: A23F3/12
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2733. Henderson, J. M., [Greig, J. N. F.]. Feb. 12. Tea, rolling. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the machine. Tea leaf is fed between the pairs of rolls A, Band C, D by the travelling bands F, G.
Patent GB-190002991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Water for Ice Manufacture.
Inventor: OTTO MARIUS
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2991. Otto, M. Feb. 14. Ice-making. -Water for ice manufacture is sterilized by ozone, and then de-aÙrated by agitation in a vessel under vacuum. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus used. Ozone is led by the pipe f into the sprayer e, to treat the water in the tank a. When the water is sufficiently treated, it is transferred by a pump b to a tank c in which a vacuum is maintained by a pump d. The tank c is provided with agitators j, and a pressure gauge m.
Patent GB-190005787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dissolving Sugar or the like.
Inventor: ROBBE HERMAN DE VRIES
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 5787. RobbÚ, H. de V. March 28. Refining sugar.-An apparatus for dissolving sugar, for the refining process, comprises an inclined casing a, Fig. 3, which is provided with a feed-hopper c, and communicates with a vessel r, Fig. 4, for completing the operation of dissolving the sugar. The apparatus may be used for dissolving other substances. The casing a is fitted with a cover b, which is continued downwards in the form of a chute e, with an undulating or sinuous lower edge, or detachable perforated plate. An adj ustable plate f regulates the feed of the sugar, which passes between the chute e and revolving arms h, mounted on a shaft g. Jets of steam mixed with water issue from a series of pipes k, each of which consists of a perforated water pipe fitted concentrically within a perforated steam pipe. The perforations in the steam pipes are on the sides of the pipes facing the descending sugar, and those in the water pipes are on the reverse sides. Deflecting- plates m, n, carried by bars p, q, guide the jets and sugar during the dissolving process. The saccharine solution, with any undissolved sugar, passes through a pipe o, Fig. 4, into the vessel r, which is fitted with perforated steam pipes s, a steam-heating coil t, and a series of straining-plates w, for arresting insoluble matter. The saccharine solution is withdrawn by means of a pipe y.
Patent GB-190009011-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Shelling Coffee.
Inventor: GORDON JOHN WILTON
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 9011. Gordon, J. W., [Okrassa, R.]. May 16. Husking coffee.-A machine for shelling coffee is formed with two cylinders B, C, placed in line and made in halves and mounted on standards D. The first cylinder B is fitted at one end with a hopper F, and at the other end with a vertical funnel G fitted with a weighted hinged door H and connected to an air pipe O from an exhaust fan. Loose shells are carried away by the air, and the coffee passes to an inlet K of the second cylinder, which is also fitted with a funnel L, door M, and air pipe O<1>. The cylinders are formed with internal ribs E increasing in depth from inlet to outlet, some of the ribs at the outlet ends being connected by cross-ribs N. A shaft P carries two rotary cylinders Q, one for each cylinder B, C. The cylinders Q are provided with ribs R commencing spirally and ending horizontally, and alternating with other ribs S.
Patent GB-190012398-A (GB)
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 12,398. Mackenzie, J. W., [Fenn, W. B] July 9. Bottles etc.; water bottles; feeding - bottles; stoppers.-The water bottle A is provided with a detachable neck B, which is secured to the bottle by the revoluble collar D and the yielding ring E, engaging respectively with inclined surfaces on the neck and bottle. The collar D is formed with projections D<2>, which engage in peripheral grooves in the ring E, the grooves being shaped sn that, by rotating the collar, the parts can be tightened or released. The ring is prevented from rotating by projections which engage in notches A' in the bottle, and a packing-washer C is employed to form a tight joint between the bottle and the neck. For cooling the contents, a jar G containing ice is suspended, as shown, within the bottle, the flange of the jar being corrugated, to permit the passage of the contents of the bottle. The cover H of the jar is provided with a packing- washer I, and is held on the jar by the detached spring J, J<1>. The invention may also be applied to nursing bottles &c.
Patent GB-190012707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Book-binding.
Inventor: HAGER FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,707. Hager, F. July 13. Bookbinding.-The signatures or book sections C are stitched to a fabric or other flexible sheet A, which is secured by means of an adhesive to a series of strips B of cardboard or analogous material. These strips are cut so as to form a series of pairs b, b, the several pairs being preferably connected by small unsevered portions of the cardboard &c. The strips b, b of any pair are connected by narrow uncut portions n of the material, and are separated by the intervening slots b<1>. After the signatures have been stitched to the sheet A, the strips B are folded, as shown in Fig. 4, so as to bring the signatures together and form the body of the book C<1>.
Patent GB-190014965-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for Increasing the Speed of Ships, and Devices relating thereto.
Inventor: DIXON WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,965. Dixon, W. P. Aug. 21. Lubricating hulls. Relates to means for distributing air over the wetted surface. Fig. 2 shows the bottom of a vessel provided with distributers a, b, and c. Fig. 10 shows the bow distributers. Each consists of a plate 1, riveted to the skin at the forward edge, and at the after edge secured by rivets with distance-pieces 5, so that an opening is left for the escape of air, which is supplied by a pipe 7. The space 2 is closed at the ends. The air is retained on the flat part of the bottom by ribs or flanges. Instead of leading the pipe 7 into the space 2 as shown in Fig. 10, it may be coupled to a chamber 8, Fig. 7, communicating with the space 2 through openings 9.
Patent GB-190102289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Out-door Seats.
Inventor: TAYLEUR MARIA MATILDA
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 2289. Tayleur, M. M. Feb. 1. Aprons an d seat protectors.-Relates to waterproof aprons or covers for omnibus and like outdoor seats. The cover b, provided with a stiffener b<1> and a tab b<2>, is wound on a spring roller mounted in the hollow casing c, which may be the seat back. When the occupant of the seat rises, the cover b is automatically drawn into the casing c.
Patent GB-190102553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 2553. Eckstein, A., and Angold, A. E. Feb. 6. Arc lamps.-An enclosed-arc clutch lamp has a central tube a connecting upper and lower plates b, b<1>, which support a dash-pot c, a series solenoid h, resistances or choking coils n, an outer globe, and a lower carbonholder P. The clutch m, as described in Specification No. 16,410, A.D. 1899, is carried at its end by two rods, one supported by a spring on the lower plate b<1> and the other l connected by a vertical slot with a pin on a regulating- lever e, fulcrumed on the tube a ; the other end of this lever carries the piston of the dashpot c, and a weight G, but these parts are overbalanced by the weighted core i of the solenoid h when it rests on the lever e, or on a spring k carried by the lever. The core i is not attached to the lever e, so that, when the core is suddenly raised by the solenoid, the lever follows only slowly, under the action and control of the weight G and the dash-pot ; in normal working the core bears on the lever or spring k sufficiently to balance the movable parts. The spring k is used to avoid conveyance of vibration from the core to the lever, when alternating currents are employed. In modifications, the dashpot and solenoid may be inverted on the lower plate b<1>, springs may be used in steads of weights, and a shunt solenoid and core may be added ; electromagnets and armatures may be used instead of solenoids and cores.