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Patent GB-189718713-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Apparatus for Ageing Whiskey and other Alcoholic Liquors.
Inventor: ETLY DAVID JAMES
Filed: 1897-08-12
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 18,713. Etly, D. J., and Long, C. R. Aug. 12. Spirits are aged and matured by subjecting them in succession to extremes of heat and cold, e.g., 140‹ F. and 10‹ F. This is preferably effected by inserting, in an airtight manner, into the barrel 3 containing the liquid to be treated, a tube 1 surmounted by a funnel 2 and containing water which is raised to a boiling temperature by steam entering through the pipe 5 and passing away through the pipe 6. After a period salt is added to the water and anhydrous ammonia admitted through the pipe 13, and the gas produced passes off through the pipe 14. The pipes 5 and 6, and 13 and 14, are respectively connected together by passages in a plug at the bottom of the tube 1. A valve vent pipe 21 communicates down the tube 1 with the space above the liquid in the barrel 3. The treatment may be continued for from fourteen to thirty days.
Patent GB-189800533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: HILLS ARTHUR JEFFERYS
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1899-02-08
Abstract: 533. Hills, A. J. Jan. 8. Arc lamps.-In a lamp having two or more arcs in series, the upper carbons are carried by rods B<1>, B<2> which slide in a cast-iron casing A and are controlled by clutch-washers D in engagement with a single forked link E; this is hung from a horizontal regulating-lever, supported at one end by an upright X, and linked at the other to the armature H of a series electromagnet F<1>, F<2>. The movements of this armature are controlled by a dash-pot. In the lamp shown, a second electromagnet M is in series with the carbons, and normally holds up an armature lever N from a contact-spring R; when the current is sufficiently reduced by the lengthening of the arcs, the lever N makes contact with the spring R, short-circuiting the main electromagnet F<1>, F<2>, which then allows the upper carbons to drop. This mechanism may be dispensed with. The length of each arc may be further controlled by a wire connected in parallel with the arc, and arranged so that its thermal expansion or contraction raises or lowers one of the carbon-holders.
Patent GB-189802440-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Metal Shearing Machine.
Inventor: WESSELMANN BRUNO
Filed: 1898-01-31
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 2440. Wesselmann, B. Jan. 31. Shearing.-The bell-crank lever a carrying the movable blade is operated by the hand-lever h formed with an arm b and connected with a link c. The hand-lever h may be separate from the arm or link b and the links b, c may be arranged on the other side of the part a' of the lever a to that shown. The fixed blade s is arranged obliquely instead of at a right-angle to the movable blade. For wire cutting, the fixed blade-consists of an angle-piece with holes in the vertical part for various sizes of wire.
Patent GB-189803677-A (GB)
Title: Mills for Pulverizing or Granulating.
Inventor: KENT HORACE LESLIE
Filed: 1898-02-14
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 3677. Kent, H. L. Feb. 14. Roller - - and - ring mills for rock, ores, &c. The ring B is supported upon the rollers C, which are pressed outwardly by springs S acting between the casing A and the crossheads b to which the stems a of the rollershaft bearings are secured. The rollers may be one, two, or four in number, but preferably, as shown, three are employed, and the upper roller, which directly supports the weight of the ring, alone is driven. The casing is provided with guides for the stems a, and is made in two halves with slots w provided with removable covers to allow of the removal of the roller shafts ; it is fitted internally with two rings H, between which and the ring B annular spaces are left for the escape of the ground material ; gaps are cut in the lower parts of the rings. The material is fed into the machine, preferably on both sides, at m just above one of the rollers by shoots I leading from a feed-hopper provided with two branches and with self-closing flaps n. The feed-shoe K is supported by adjusting - screws s, t, and is rocked by a cam L. The outer ends of the roller-shaft bearings are covered by caps u, Figs. 5 and 6, secured by screws ; their inner ends are fitted with packing-boxes P, open at the top, which are packed with fibrous material to exclude dust. A water chamber for cooling purposes, provided with supply and delivery connections, may be placed between the packing box and the bearings.
Patent GB-189803975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soles for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: GERSTNER JOHANN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 3975. Gerstner, J. C. Feb. 17. Soles ; waterproofing. - Soles are. made more durable by the insertion of metal pegs or rivets b, b, having flat heads to prevent them from dropping out. Moisture is excluded by a middle sole d of, greased leather.
Patent GB-189804179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roof and other Ventilators.
Inventor: MAGKAY ROBERT
Filed: 1898-02-19
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 4179. Mackay, R. Feb. 19. Ventilators ; valves.- Relates to a method of fitting detachable valves in roof ventilators. The valves of mica or the like c are fitted on frames b which slide into grooves in the casing of the ventilator. The can thus be easily removed for repair or the like. This arrangement is also applied to ventilating- shaft tops fitted over the roof.
Patent GB-189805919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Plug Cocks for Hydraulic Ash Ejectors, and for other Purposes.
Inventor: TREWENT FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1898-03-10
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 5919. Trewent, F. J., and Proctor, W. E. March 10. Working valves.-Consists chiefly in the prevention of water-hammer in plug cocks, especially those for use in hydraulic ash-ejectors of the kind described in Specification No. 11,135, A.D. 1897. On closing the cock B, water passes by the hole C into the bore B', and from thence to the spring- pressed valve J, which, in expending its momentum, it opens. The cock B is arranged so that, when open, the bore B' is in a direct line between the supply A<2> and the ejector nozzle Q.
Patent GB-189813291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Grilled Work and so called Venetian Iron Work.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 13,291. Thompson, W. P., [Baird, W. R.]. June 14. Bending ; shearing.-The bars or bands of iron N used in the manufacture of grilled work or so-called venetian ironwork are bound together by bending a U-shaped piece 0, Fig. 8, round them in the manner shown in Fig. 9, by means of the tools D, E. The tool E is fixed in the head a<11>, of the frame A, and the tool D is detachably secured to the upper cylindrical part of a rod R guided in the head a<11> and forced down against the action of a spring s<1> by the lever L. The tool D can be connected to the rod R by the end I of a pivoted catch F engaging a notch in the rod R, the catch being held in place by a spring plunger h entering a recess in the catch. The lever L and frame A are provided with shear blades K, k respectively for cutting the bars N to length &c.
Patent GB-189819105-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus Attached to Tram Cars for Clearing the Rails.
Inventor: JENNETT JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-07
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 19,105. Jennett, J., and Allen, A. Sept. 7. Rail-cleaners for tramcars. Longitudinal rods A are supported on each side on the axle-boxes and are held thereon by springs b. They are connected by a transverse shaft carrying two sleeves C, in each of which a rod D slides up and down and is adjustable as to height by the screw f. The lower part of each rod D is bifurcated to receive a scraper E which is held centrally by a spring e on each side. Hangers F are bolted to each bar A, and are connected by springs G to the rod D.
Patent GB-189824244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in India Rubber Covered Bits for Animals.
Inventor: CRADDOCK REUBEN
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 24,244. Craddock, R. Nov. 17. Bits. - Relates to rubber-covered bits. The rubber stops short of the side bars or rings, to give a better appearance. The rubber is cast in position and then vulcanized. Fig. 3 shows the rubber F fixed to the bars A between shoulders B, leaving the ends D of bright metal. Similar bright ends are left on the mouth-bar of a Liverpool bit, or are made on the ends of a chain bit. The shoulders B may be dispensed with, so that the rubber abuts against the ends D. Fig. 4 shows a curb bit with the rubber F in two sections. In this form of bit, the rubber may be continued over the port.
Patent GB-189913691-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: SNELGROVE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 13,691. Snelgrove, W. July 3. Advertising.- The plug of a cask tap or the pull or similar part of a beer or like pump is provided with an extension E carrying an electric switch or contact D, so that, on operating the plug to withdraw liquid, stencil or like advertisements within a glazed frame H will be illuminated. A signal bell or musical box may be at the same time actuated. The plug may also be adapted to operate a gas cock to illuminate the advertisements.
Patent GB-189918962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Registering Apparatus.
Inventor: LINCKE-GRAF OSKAR
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 18,962. Lincke-Graf, O., and Gmuer- Benz, J. Sept. 20. Telephone systems.-Relates to apparatus for controlling the action of the time mechanism in telephonic apparatus when combined with registering-devices. The magneto actuating-spindle b is provided with a worm connected by gearing with a spring drum, part of the circumference of which is removed to prevent over-winding. Two trains of movement are employed, one. for the fan x and one for the registering-device, the latter being controlled by the pendulum s. k is the electromagnet the armature t of which acts on one of the arms of the forked lever r. The various levers shown in Fig. 5 so interact that a call sent from one subscriber liberates one part of that subscriber's apparatus and locks his pendulum s, the calling-subscriber's apparatus being released and the registering - apparatus started by a current sent when both telephones have been taken off their hooks. The registering-mechanism is not stopped until the clearing-out signal is sent.
Patent GB-189920323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 20,323. Marks, G. C., [Murphy, J. P.]. Oct. 10. Drawings to Specification. Flywheels.-The flywheel of a gas engine carries a journal which is supported by roller bearings and into which the end of the crank shaft screws. It also carries a crank-pin of variable throw controlled by fluid pressure supplied through the hollow crank shaft.
Patent GB-189920494-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Separating and Extracting Gases from a Gaseous Mixture, Purifying, Exhausting, and Compressing Gas, and Increasing its Illuminating Power.
Inventor: MAZZA EDOARDO NATALE
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 20,494. Mazza, E. N. Oct. 12. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Relates to a process of and apparatus for separating gases of different specific gravity, and for exhausting and compressing gas, applicable for separating hydrogen from blast-furnace gases, and for purifying and removing solid particles from these and other gases. A drum A formed with radial partitions is mounted upon a vertical rotating shaft B. The mixed gases are sucked in, by the rotation of the drum, at P, and as they ascend are separated ; the heavier gas escapes by the peripheral openings a, a<11>, and the lighter is forced under pressure, due to the rotation of the apparatus, through openings d into a chamber C provided with a delivery orifice I.
Patent GB-190001878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Gearing for Transmitting Power and Motion.
Inventor: KENNEDY PATRICK
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 1878. Kennedy, P. Jan. 30. Belt gearing applicable for driving lighting- dynamos from the axles of tramcars. Two V-grooved pulleys, Figs. 1 and 2, are coupled by a flat band upon which are secured a series of segmental wedges adapted to fit in the grooves. To compensate for the change in their relative positions, in the case of a dynamo mounted on the body of a car and driven from the axle, when passing round curves, the pulleys are made in halves pressed together by springs as in Fig. 11. The wedges are bent up from pieces of leather or the like, and may be riveted directly to the band as in Fig. 3, or be secured to it by a metal plate with clips as in Fig. 4. Internal stiffening-frames, such as F, Fig. 7, may be used.
Patent GB-190005808-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Carbonate of Soda Crystals.
Inventor: KUENSTNER JOSEF
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 5808. K³nstner, J. March 28. Alkali carbonates.- Process for producing small sodium - carbonate crystals. The solution is c o n c e ntrated and delivered through a tube b to a receptacle r. Air under pressure enters through the tubes a, n to the space above the liquid, which is forced thereby to a cooler c<1>, entering at the top at o and leaving at the bottom g to pass to a spraying-nozzle d arranged in a tower k. The compressed air passes also to a second cooler c<2>, and thence to the sprayer d. The coolers are operated by acooling-liquid, which enters at e, e<1> and leaves at f, f<1>. Cold air is forced by a fan l into the bottom of the tower, and escapes through openings i at the top. The small crystals collect at the bottom of the tower. The tower is preferably at least 12 metres high, and has a base of about 31 square metres area. In certain cases, either the air blast passing to the nozzle, or the blast produced by the fan l, may be omitted.
Patent GB-190008740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Fibre from the Stalks and Leaves of Fibre Producing Plants.
Inventor: ALLISON SAMUEL BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 8740. Allison, S. B. May 11. Breaking and scutching apparatus.-The feedapron 3 is grooved longitudinally, and the feedroller 6 is divided into sections by ribs engaging with the grooves. Each section of the roller 6 receives one stalk, which is split longitudinally by a cutting-rib on the roller section. The split stalk is further opened by a ribbed roller 10, and passed between breaking-rollers 12, 14, beneath which is a block 15, of which one edge serves to clean the roller 14, and a curved face acts as a guide and bed against which the roller 12 partially loosens the fibre. The material then passes through apertures in fixed guides 17, and one or more reciprocating bars 18, beneath which is a drum or apron 27 carrying scraping or combing teeth or brushes which press the material against a spring plate x. 28 are ribbed combing-rollers which act in cor junction with the toothed apron 27. The reciprocating bars 18 may be arranged vertically or dispensed with, and the drum used instead of the apron 27 may have curved scraping-teeth, which are approximately tangential to the drum, and also radial combing-teeth, which work against a spring bed or plate forming a continuation of the lower surface of the block 15. The plate 18 may be provided with ball bearings on its upper and lower faces and side edges.
Patent GB-190010521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Puzzles.
Inventor: SHAW JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,521. Shaw, J. June 9. Puzzles.-Relates to apparatus for solving the class of puzzles in which certain objects are to be moved under certain specified conditions, such, for example, as taking across a river three white men and three black men with a boat which holds only two men at a time, and yet at no time to allow more black men than white men to remain at either side of the river. Apparatus for working this particular problem was described in Specification No. 15,358, A.D. 1890, and is here referred to. In this invention a shallow box glazed on the top is employed, having partitions or grooves or the like in which the objects, which may be marbles, cubes, &c., representing the persons &c. can rest. The objects are moved from one place to the other by rectilinearly-moving vehicles or by turntables, operated by external handles. In the example shown, the objects 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 represent the white and black men referred to above, and are placed in the compartment W, from which not more than two at one time can pass to a sliding vehicle U operated by a handle projecting througb the slot Q in the base, and having side extensions M. When the vehicle is in position for the objects to enter it from the space W, the outlet at the opposite side is closed. By moving the vehicle to the right, the objects can be transferred to the space T. The objects are caused to pass through the gates or openings by tilting or tapping the box. It may be necessary in some cases to determine the relative position or positions in which the units or objects must stand before the actual transference is attempted. In this case, a space between W and the vehicle is provided. In others, the solution is impossible, the apparatus being then used to prove this to be the case ; while in some forms the experimenter can, by altering the arrangement of parts of his apparatus, vary the conditions of the problem, such as by providing sliding partitions or walls. In certain cases, no vehicle is required, a particular arrangement of tracks being employed in lieu thereof. Various forms of apparatus are illustrated, and various problems suggested for solution by means of such apparatus.
Patent GB-190010712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Folding the Vamps of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DUNN GEORGE FRANKLIN
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,712. Dunn, G. F. June 12. Uppers.-Relates to a machine for folding the inner edges of vamps. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a machine. The table a has a removable part a<3> sliding in grooves and secured by a screw so that it can be changed to suit any kind of vamp. In this removable part there is a U -shaped opening corresponding to the inner edge of the vamp. The material to be folded, after being slit in the usual way, is placed on the table and clamped by holding-plates b<5> carried in the manner shown by a block b<3>, secured to the upper end of a stem b. This stem is depreased to clamp the work by a treadle against the spring b', Fig. 4, and is locked in the depressed position by a wedge b<7> which is engaged with the opening in the stem by a spring. After the work is secured on the table, a second treadle is depressed to actuate a lever c<9> and raise the folders c<3>, Fig. 1, into position. By means of a lever c<18>, the folders are then moved diagonally outwards, to fold the edge of the vamp over the clamping-plates b<5>. The lever b<19> is then actuated to move the brackets b<4> along the diagonal slots in the block b<3> in which they lie, and thereby to move the plates b<5> diagonally outwards clear of the folded edge. These plates had been previously lifted slightly to ease their pressure on the work. This is effected by the lever c<18>, which towards the extremity of its throw moves the lever b<8> controlling the locking- wedge. The latter is thus moved to allow the spring b<2> to raise the stem and block b<3> slightly. When the clamping-plates are withdrawn, a spring pulls the folders c<3> down on the edge. After the edge has set, the folders are drawn inwards and downwards and the work removed. The folders c<5>, Fig. 12, are secured between two plates, and are connected by links to the lever c<18>. They are moved outwards by diagonal slots c<15> engaging pins in the plates. One of them has top and bottom plates c<21>, overlapping the other, which has a curved extension c<22>. By this arrangement no gap is formed when they are moved apart.
Patent GB-190011545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,545. Hamilton, J. H. June 26. Pistons.-C o m - prises a modification of the invention for cooling the pistons of internalcombustion engines described in Specification No. 1711, A.D. 1899. A hollow-link A with two separate passages terminates at each end in trunnions M, E. One pair of trunnions work in a block D, and the other pair in swinging arms F which are connected at the top to another link H communicating with pipes on the pistons. Water passes to the piston through one set of passages E, F, G, and from it by the other set L, F, M. The trunnions are centered in the stuffing-boxes by packing Z squeezed between soft-metal, wood, or woodite bushes X, Y.
Patent GB-190011599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Tubes, Capsules and other Hollow Bodies of Gelatine, Celluloid and the like
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,599. Haddan, R., [Vereinigte Gelatine Gelatoidfolien und Flitterfabriken Aktiengesellschaft]. June 26. Moulding gelatine, celluloid, &c.-Tubes, capsules, and other hollow bodies are produced from celluloid, gelatine, &c. by immersing a rod or inflated tube &c. of india-rubber in the plastic material, allowing the coating so formed to dry, and removing the core by stretching or deflating the rubber. It is unnecessary to grease the core. Gelatine treated with formaldehyde may be used to form hard tubes.
Patent GB-190011824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphy and in Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: BULL ANDERS
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 11,824. Bull, A. June 29. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to a system of multiplex telegraphy for use either with or without wires and applicable for use with Hughes' printing- telegraph apparatus. The system is based on the principle of repeating each contact a given number of times, the series containing a particular number of time intervals differing for each particular station. Fig. 3 shows two stations, in which the dot is repeated four times, the intervals being represented by the spaces between the adjustable contact-springs 17. To transmit, the key 13 is depressed so as to liberate the punch-actuating cam 15, capable of punching one hole in the tape 6 for each depression, two depressions representing a dash. The contact-fingers 17, arranged in parallel, send four spaced impulses to line by the relay 20. At the receiving-station a line magnet 24 similarly releases a punch-actuating cam 23, which punches a corresponding series of holes, and these, when in sit¹ under the contact-fingers, arranged in series, allow the closure of the relay circuit 29, and so register a dot on the tape 32. In wireless telegraphy, the relay 20is attached to the oscillatorapparatus, and the magnet 24 is controlled by the coherer circuit. In a modified form, the double contacts 17 are arranged in a circular form, and are brought together by the ends of a number of bent springs, when such bent springs are allowed to move outward by being released by a trip lever. The springs normally travel round an inner path, and have one point of entrance into the outer path and one return therefrom. In the receiver the trip is actuated electromechanically.
Patent GB-190012428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mallets for the Game of Croquet Golf.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 12,428. Fell, J. C., [McCrea, H.]. July 10. Croquet; golf. - Relates to mallets for the game of croquetgolf in which the arches are placed at any distance apart. The head 1 of the mallet is formed with a lofting-face 5 cut at an angle to the axis of the head 1, as shown, for driving the ball over long distances or over uneven ground &c. The longitudinal axis of the face 5 is in a plane at an angle to the handle 2 of the mallet. The other face 4 of the mallet is preferably at right-angles to the axis of the head, for driving the ball.