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Patent GB-189715822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cylinder and Piston Motors.
Inventor: CROZET FRANCOIS
Filed: 1897-07-02
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 15,822. Crozet, F. July 2. Balancing moving parts.-With the object of avoiding vibration, two systems of flywheels, having equal moments of inertia, and parallel shafts revolving in opposite directions, are employed, together with suitable counterweights. Fig. 1 shows the application to a motor having two vertical cylinders, beneath each of which is a shaft carrying a flywheel. The two shafts are connected by toothed gearing, as shown.
Patent GB-189717876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 17,876. Whiteway, A., and Macintosh & Co., C. July 30. Tyres, pneumatic. - A canvas or similar strip a', cut on the straight so as to be circumferentially inextensible, is secured by rubber solution or the like to that part of the tyre which lies within the rim b. Either singletubes tyres, as shown, or double-tube tyres can be attached to the rim in this manner. Each side of the tyre may be provided with an abutment d which takes against the edge of the rim and, by preventing rolling, tends to minimize side-slip.
Patent GB-189721355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balloon Steering Apparatus.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1897-09-17
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 21,355. Brookes, A. G., [Bagge, P. I.]. Sept. 17. Steering balloons. There is a sail B with a horizontal cylinder A having its axis in the plane of the sail. A fan at the rear end of the cylinder causes the balloon to travel through the wind in a rearward direction, and produces through the cylinder a current which acts on an adjustable rudder c, tending to keep the sail slightly inclined to the wind and consequently to cause the balloon to move sideways.
Patent GB-189730502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Rollers of Drawing Frames for Flax, Hemp, Jute, and similar Fibres.
Inventor: BARBOUR JAMES
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 30,502. Barbour, J., and Moody, S. Dec. 24. Rollers of drawing-frames for flax, hemp, jute, &c. The cover of the pressing-roller 2 consists of a loose endless band 3 which passes over a tension roller 4. The pressing-roller is driven by spur gearing from the drawing-roller 1.
Patent GB-189807678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Waterproof Material more particularly intended for Roofing and Insulating purposes.
Inventor: HATSCHEK LUDWIG
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 7678. Hatschek, L. March 30. Waterproof fabrics.-In making a waterproof felt which may be used for roofing or insulating purposes, finely-powdered Trinidad or other asphalt is mixed with the fibrous material in a mill or mixing-vat, such as is used in paper manufacture. The mixture is then felted in the ordinary way. and passed over heated calendering-rollers. When a small percentage of asphalt is used, asbestos is the fibrous material employed.
Patent GB-189816140-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of Distributing Coupons in connection with Soap and other Articles of Merchandise, and Means for Putting the same into Operation.
Inventor: HOSKINS WALTER CASE
Filed: 1898-07-25
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 16,140. Hoskins, W. C. July 25. Selling goods, profit - sharing systems of.-Discs, tokens, coupons, or the like, made of metal, earthenware, wood, or other suitable material, are inserted within tablets or blocks of soap or other goods. The discs &c. may have a fixed money value, or be intended to be used by purchasers for the purpose of obtaining a prize from the manufacturers of the goods.
Patent GB-189817045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Arresting the Motion of Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: SIMPSON HENRY
Filed: 1898-08-08
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 17,045. Simpson, H. Aug. 8. Stopping way.-Relates to improvements in the arrangements described in Specification No. 21,427, A.D. 1892, in which a pair of box-like cantilevers are mounted on vertical spindles 2, 2<1> so' that they lie normally within the lines of the vessel, but can be rotated into the position shown in dotted lines to stop the ship. The back of each cantilever is strengthened by being made double as shown at 7, 8, and additional stiffness is afforded by vertical bulkheads 9, 9. The cantilevers are connected to their spindles by steel castings or forgings 10, 10 strongly riveted to them.
Patent GB-189826458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collectors for Electric Tramways on the Overhead Conductor System.
Inventor: RAINSFORD RICHARD
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,458. Rainsford, R., [Walsh, J.]. Dec. 14. Electric tramways on the overhead system. Collectors.-The trolley pole 2 is pivoted on the support 1 and works over a curved guide 7 between the springs 3. The wheel runs on a bar 6 which can slide laterally on the rollers 11 in the forked head 4 of the pole.
Patent GB-189900129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Sterilizing and Washing Machines.
Inventor: CARTER WARREN N
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 129. Lake, H. H., [Carter, W. N.]. Jan. 3. Disinfecting.-Relates to a machine for use in sterilizing garments &c. by steam or dry heat, and for washing. Fig. 2 shows a cross-section. The perforated rotary cylinder A for containing the clothes &c. is provided with a door a. The outer casing B has a steam jacket F and a door f. A perforated steam pipe G, a vent C, and a draining-outlet H are provided. The steam inlet e communicates with the jacket F.
Patent GB-189907555-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Method of Holding or Fixing a Chaplet or Chaplets in Moulds for Casting.
Inventor: HUGILL ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 7555. Hugill, A. G., and Berthon, W. H. M. April 11. Casting and moulding.-A chaplet C, for preventing a core from being floated when the metal is poured, is held down by a tripod 0 with an adjustable screw S bearing on the chaplet, the tripod bearing against a weight W. Several chaplets may be similarly held by the same weight,
Patent GB-189910225-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Removing Excess of Moisture from Foods and other Substances.
Inventor: MILLARD EDWARD CANDISH
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 10,225. Millard, E. C. May 15. Strainers for removing water from foods &c. A receptacle k, made of canvas or other perforated or porous material, is suspended from supports d, g. The support or spindle g is adapted to be rotated by the handle n, so as to wring the receptacle k. The supports d, g are carried by side pieces c, e, fitting in sockets b. The parts are detachable, and may be packed in the receiver a for transport. An aperture m is formed in the receptacle k for the insertion of the articles to be treated.
Patent GB-189911576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Automatic Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: CRIDLAN JOHN LIONEL
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,576. Cridlan, J. L., and Kirsch, A. June 5. Couplings, automatic. - Fig. 1 shows a plan. Each vehicle carries a forked draw-head having pivoted arms d, d' and a conicallyheaded coupling- bar g mounted on a bent arm i attached to the rod j, which can be rotated and moved laterally by the handles l, m. For coupling, one of the bars g of adjacent vehicles is placed by the handles l or m in the horizontal or operative position, and on impact this bar g knocks aside the arms d, d<1>, which are then closed by the spring f. The rear end h of each bar g is slotted to facilitate uncoupling, which is effected by turning the bar into its vertical position, the draw-head being open at its top to allow this.
Patent GB-189915428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tins, Cans, Canisters, Boxes, or like Receptacles, and in the Lids for same.
Inventor: CRABBE JOHN WATKINS
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 15,428. Crabbe, J. W. July 27. Cans and canisters.- The tops of the bodies a are formed with a bead b, and the lids c with a wedge-shaped groove d, which is pressed down on the bead b to form a tight joint.
Patent GB-189919772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriters.
Inventor: BERESFORD WALTER
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 19,772. Beresford, W., and Rushton, F. T. Oct. 2. Type-writers.-Relates to means for shifting the platen for bringing "upper case" &c. types into operation. In Fig. 1, the platen r is mounted in a carriage 8 sliding nn and pivoted on a rod 10. The platen is shown in normal position to be struck by the lowest of the three types 5, 6, 7 on the type-bars a. On the front part of the carriage is a rod 12 running upon a roller 13 on a slide 14 in a guide 15. The slide 14 may be lifted to temporarily shift the platen by an eccentric quadrant 16 engaging a roller on the slide. The quadrant is moved on its pivot shaft 21 by a shift lever 4, the extent of movement of which is limited to either of two positions by a pivoted stop 25 operated by a handle 26. The lever 4 is connected by a link 23 to a lever connected to an arm on the shaft of the quadrant 16. The slide 14 and platen may also be permanently lifted by means of a three-notched cam 19, operated independently of the quadrant 16 by a second shift lever. In a modification, a roller on the front part of the carriage runs on a rod carried hy arms pivoted on the same line 10 as the carriage is pivoted. This rod is raised or lowered by a pair of recessed cams operated by two shift keys.
Patent GB-189924391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Explosion Engines.
Inventor: STRASZER JOHN
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 24,391. Straszer, J., Taylor, De W. C., and Stoecker, F. Dec. 7. Gas engines.-A series of chambers g, g<1>, e, e', w, w<1> are formed in the face of a disc 2 which revolves against the face of a cylindrical standard 1, shown in Fig. 1 with the chambers in the disc indicated by dotted lines. The chambers communicate with chambers in the standard by spring valves or abutments G, V, W, E, one of which is shown in section in Fig. 8. The action is as follows:-Gas is drawn into the chambers g, g<1> through a port 13, as the disc revolves in the direction of the arrow, and is discharged through the valve G into a chamber 8. Here it is exploded by an electric igniter 42, 44', operated by contactmakers 40, 44, and the products escape through the valve V into one of the chambers e, e<1>, and expanding they finally escape through the valve E and pipes 11, 12 to the atmosphere. Water enters the chambers w, w<1> through the pipe 29, and escapes through the valve W and port 9 to the cavity 10 in the standard ; this cavity is closed by a plate 3. The disc is kept gas-tight by a washer 23 with a helical face 21, which is maintained by friction in the position against the corresponding face of the hub 22 to which it is adjusted by the handle 25. The forward ends of the chamber e, e', w, w<1> are square as shown.
Patent GB-189924846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Continuous Rectification and Distilling Apparatuses.
Inventor: CREPELLE-FONTAINE CHARLES
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-12-14
Abstract: 24,846. C r Ú p e l l e - Fontaine, C. Dec. 14. Distilling spirits.-Relates to apparatus for the rectification of alcohol. The liquid is fed from a tank c, Fig. 1, to a vessel b, where it is heated by the waste liquids from the main column g. It then flows into the centre of a column a, heated by steam supplied through the perforated coil a<8>. In this column most of the " head " products " are given off and condensed in a condenser d', while the rest of the " head " products," the alcohol, and tail products" descend the column a and flow through the pipe a<10> into the main column g, which is heated by the perforated steam coil g<3>. In this column the alcohol and the " head products" are vaporized and ascend the column, while the " tail " products " are separated from it and descend the column. The vapours then pass through a condenser i, where a certain amount of condensation takes place, the condensed liquid being returned to the column g through the pipe i<3>, while the alcohol vapours and " head products pass to the column k, which is heated by the steam coil k<3>. In this column the alcohol is concentrated and separated from the " head products," which are condensed in the cooler m. The alcohol flows through a cooling-apparatus n to a test apparatus f<11>. The columns a, g are provided with apparatus for regulating the pressure in them by regulating the amount of steam supplied to them. It consists of two vessels 1, 2 connected by a tube 3. In the upper vessel is a float 5, the movements of which operate the steam supply valve 9. The vessel 1 is connected by a pipe 4 to the column g, and is filled with liquid up to the level of the pipe 4. The varying pressure in the column g causes the liquid to rise or fall in the tube 3, and so the steam supply valve is operated accordingly. The flow of cooling-water through the condensers is regulated by special appliances, one of which is shown separately in Fig. 2. The condensed liquid flows away through a vessel 10, in which is a float 14 the movements of which operate the cold water supply valve 16, so that the quantity of cold water admitted to the condensers varies inversely as the quantity of liquid entering the apparatus, Fig. 2, from the coolers m. The liquid flows away down a central tube 17, and out through an aperture 22 in it. The tray 19 serves to collect the liquid in case of leakage or breakage.
Patent GB-189925726-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand or Rest for Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, and the like.
Inventor: TERRY ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 25,726. Terry, A. E. Dec. 30. Umbrella &c. holders; brackets.-A clip or clips S made of any springy material is fixed in a countersunk hole, by a screw s<2>, in a back plate F fixed to a wall &c. or in the wall &c. itself. Guards f<2> prevent damage to the clips, or the guards may be dispensed with and the clip made as in Fig. 3. Rubber rollers s<6> may be arranged as in Fig. 8, or at the point s<7>, Fig. 1, to facilitate the putting in or taking out of an umbrella, walking- stick, &c. The clips may be lined with felt &c., and may be hinged to the back board &c. so as to fold down, or have a hook to fit into a socket on the wall &c.
Patent GB-190007581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs and Graphophones.
Inventor: HAWTHORNE ELLSWORTH A
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 7581. Hawthorne, E. A. April 24. Phonographs ; graphophones.-Phonographs and graphophones for using cylindersof various sizes are arranged with adjustable devices for the diaphragm or diaphragms, shaving-tools, and cylinder supports. Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional elevation, in which the bridge B is attached to the sleeve A' by a bracket A<2> and screw a<2>, and is provided with a cam-acting raising-stop H' and roller for engaging with the guide-rod I. The bridge B carries an adjustable bracket B, engaging between the flanges b and having a clamping-cam. The face of the bracket B' is grooved to receive the slotted portion D of the support D<1> carrying the diaphragm holder or the shaving-tool. The shaving-tool consists of an adjustable bar with cutting-edge at one end, the bar being connected by across-arm engaging between collars on the adjusting-screw. The grooved portion D of the support D' may be arranged to carry two or more diaphragm holders, or may have pivoted to it the horn or mouthpiece socket to which the diaphragm holder is attached. Record-supporting cylinders of various sizes may be secured to the shaft C<3> by means of split screw nipples C<2> and conical nuts C<1>.
Patent GB-190008407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: GARBE HERMAN
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 8407. G a r b e , H. May 7. Water - tube boilers. - The steam a n d water drums are formed with corrugations, the p r o - jecting portions of which are step - shaped to receive the generating- tubes. Fig. 3 shows a part transverse section, and Fig. 4 a part longitudinal section.
Patent GB-190011654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Safety Wheels for Bicycles.
Inventor: BIRD JACOB
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,654. Bird, J. June 27. Safety-wheels.-An ordinary bicycle is shown in Fig. 2 fitted with the safety-wheels E at the back,' and a modified form of bicycle is shown in Fig. 3. The wheels E are carried on separate axles F connected to the brackets G or to forks K. Stay rods H may be employed, the wheels and parts being attached to any suitable parts of the frame. In the supports for the wheels shown in Fig. 3, the rod carries a pin P, and is pressed downwards by a coiled spring, or its equivalent, enclosed in the hollow bracket G. When running, the safety-wheels are raised from the ground.
Patent GB-190012701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: HURD JAMES MILNER
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-09-13
Abstract: 12,701. Hurd, J. M. July 13. Water-tube boilers. - Two sets of straight inclined tubes d are arranged to cross each other as shown, their ends opening into a number of headers arranged side by side in contact with each other. Self-closing valves l and p are fitted at the junction of each header with the corresponding steam or water drum, so that any section of the boiler is automatically isolated in the event of a tube bursting. These valves can move freely between collars on adjustable spindles passing to the outside, which can be screwed up or down by hand to close the valves or hold them open at will. The back water drum, which is larger than the front one, rests on rollers s to allow expansion. The downcomers are arranged in flues beyond the side walls of the furnace, through which the furnace gases pass downwards after they have risen among the tubes d. A modified construction is described in the Specification, in which there are three steam drums side by aide, the top headers opening directly into the outer ones. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of hot-water jets for removing soot and ashes from the tubes.
Patent GB-190013866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Nuts and Nut-like Substances.
Inventor: BELL ERNEST DEACON
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,866. Bell, E. D. Aug. 2. Food preparations; soups.-Relates to the manufacture of food preparations from nuts and nut-like substances such as pea-nuts. The pea-nuts &c. are blanched, and are passed through rollers or minced or pounded to form a paste. Water or milk containing sodium or potassium carbonate or bicarbonate is added to form a paste, which is either heated by means of a water-bath or treated in a digester under pressure. Cheddar cheese is added, together with milk containing alkali, and the whole is heated and stirred. Butter or other fat and eggs may also be added, and flavouring-substances may be introduced, such as curry powder, parsley, thyme, white pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, &c. The Provisional Specification includes pancreatic ferment, papain, and prepared cereals or legumes among the constituent materials of the food, which may be used in the preparation of soups or as a solid food.
Patent GB-190017759-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Making Artificial Horse Hair
Inventor: LEHNER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 17,759. Lehner, F. Oct. 6. Hair, artificial.-Artificial horse-hair, which may be used in the textile and trimmings industries and in the manufacture of mantles or carbonized filaments for incandescent lamps, is obtained by passing threads of cotton, ramie, nitro-cellulose, artificial silk, &c., or several such threads combined to the thickness of a single horse-hair through a suitable solvent of the thread material, such as ammoniated oxide of copper, chloride of zinc, ether, alcohol, or sulphuric acid, and through a suitable hardening- fluid, such as acid, alcohol, water, or air. The material is then dried, and finally passed through a solution of india-rubber, gelatine, or collodion.
Patent GB-190017801-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mill for Grinding or Pulping Apples and Pears
Inventor: BRAIN HOWARD GEORGE
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,801. Brain, H. G. Oct. 8. Apples and pears, pulping.-Relates to apparatus for pulping apples or pears as a preliminary process in the production of fruit juice in the manufacture of cider and the like. Fig. 1 shows a front view of the apparatus with the cover removed from it, and Fig. 2 shows a central vertical section. It comprises a semi-cylindrical casing A, through which is passed a shaft E on which is fixed a block F carrying wooden beaters H. The shaft E is revolved by hand or power. The fruit is fed to the casing through the shoot J and opening K. The pulped fruit is drawn off through the aperture L.
Patent GB-190018698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Refractory Materials for Building and other Purposes.
Inventor: FRISWELL RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 18,698. Friswell, R. J. Oct. 19. Wood substitutes. -Relates to an improved manufacture of refractory or fire-resisting materials for building and other purposes as a substitute for slate, plaster, wood, corrugated iron, &c, and consists, more particularly, in improvements in the invention described m Specification No. 4628, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Cements &c.]. Asbestos which has been converted into a pasty or plastic condition by kneading with water is mixed with china clay or kaolin, or other clays or like bodies. The mass is formed into sheets, blocks, &c., a silicate and a bicarbonate solution being introduced during the process, and the sheets &c. are then saturated with silicate solution and afterwards with bicarbonate solution to precipitate gelatinous silica throughout the mass. The product is pressed, dried, and stored. A relatively-small proportion of a carbonate of oxide of calcium, magnesium, iron, &c. may be added to the asbestos fibre and clay.
Patent GB-190022209-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Sampling Ore and other Material
Inventor: CALKINS ALBERT CHAMPLIN
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 22,209. Calkins, A. C., and Braun, F. W. Dec. 6. Sampling granular &c. materials.-The apparatus consists of a hopper A and two buckets B, C, mounted one above the other in the manner shown and rotated in opposite directions by bevel gearing from a shaft provided with a crank handle E. The buckets are each divided by radial partitions into four compartments. The alternate compartments are closed at the bottom, so that each bucket retains one-half of the ore, drug, or other material fed into it, and one-fourth of the material supplied from the hopper is delivered in a mixed condition from the lower bucket. The frame consists of a bearing part F and the tubes S, S<1>. The shaft carries a square cam which, in conjunction with a bent rod G, serves to rock the hopper.
Patent GB-190102670-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism to Insure Certain Operation, of Sliding Vanes in Rotary Engines and the like
Inventor: QUINCEY SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 2670. Quincey, S. Feb. 7. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-Relates to the sliding pistons of rotary engines of the crescentshaped chamber type, particularly such as are described in Specification No. 1433, A.D. 1899. The working piston B is recessed to receive the projecting bars d of a dummy piston D. Springs I, acting against a projection b and a bar d<2> on the pistons, press them against the walls of the cylinder, and the slots d' in the dummy piston allow the steam to pass.