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Patent GB-189718805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whistles, Fifes, Flutes, and the like.
Inventor: BRYSCH JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-08-13
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 18,805. Brysch, J. Aug. 13. Whistles; wood wind instruments. - The notes are made by altering the position of a piston f in the cylindrical bore of the whistle. The pistonrod is notched, and in playing the thumb nail is inserted in the required notch and the rod is pushed in until the nail abuts against the end of the tube.
Patent GB-189719862-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Forming a Base or Support for the Pillar or Stem of a Cleat or other Device.
Inventor: HANSON CHARLES JAMES WHISTLER
Filed: 1897-08-28
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 19,862. Hanson, C. J. W. Aug. 28. Holdfasts.-The stem or pillar is divided into two or more parts b, b, which are twisted or bent into a plane at right-angles to the said stem or pillar as shown in Figs. 2 and 3.
Patent GB-189728907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oscillating Fire Bars or Grates.
Inventor: GUMPHERT GEORGE AYRES
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 28,907. Gumphert, G. A., and Marrin, T. Dec. 7. Firebars and grates.-An independent grate is built up in such a way that the fire bars of which it is composed are capable of being oscillated, rocked, and dumped. Fig. 1 shows in perspective view the frame which carries the bars, and the bars in their rocked or inclined position ; Fig. 6 shows a transverse section of the grate, and Fig. 8 an enlarged view of the front bars during the operation of rocking. The sides 2 and ends 3, as also the cross-tie 10 when employed, are secured together by dovetail joints. The ends carry blocks 6 which, dropping into their places, are constructed with serrated edges towards the fuel surfaces. Each rocking section is hung over cross-bars such as 40. Alternate sections such as b fit closely around the bar 40, which is polygonal in crosssection, while others a fit loosely over it. By means of depending levers such as 25 and connecting-links 63 &c., the various sections of which the grate is composed may be rocked, shaken, or dumped on operating handles shown in Fig. 1. The ashes &c. are, by these movements, broken up by the serrated edges of the sections, and the grate cleared. The Specification describes, with the aid of drawings, details of the various parts.
Patent GB-189728944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Helico-centrifugal Pumps, Single or Connected.
Inventor: PINETTE CLAUDINE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 28,944. Pinette, C. G. Dec. 7. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-In a helico-centrifugal pump of the kind described in Specification No. 3666, A.D. 1896, the helical blade H is covered by a thin casing C, the small end of which, by means of ridges and grooves as at b, makes a joint allowing longitudinal play with the removable ring B.
Patent GB-189801201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Cycles, or like Vehicles.
Inventor: DRESCHER OTTO
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 1201. Drescher, O. Jan. 15. Frames are constructed partly of bent wood. In the bicycle frame shown in the Figures, a bifurcated wooden member a, secured in front to a screwed socket g on the steering-tube h, passes under the bottom bracket e and is fitted with steel fork caps a<1> to carry the rear wheel. A second member b connects the steering - tube h to the saddle-pillar lug. The members a and b may be secured together at their point of intersection. The saddle post f is secured between the bottom bracket e and a slot k formed in the member b. Bolts c, d clamp these parts together as shown. Stays m connect the member b and the forks a<1>. The slot k permits the inclination of the saddle post to be adjusted. The dotted lines, Fig. 1, show an alternative arrangement of the frame.
Patent GB-189807384-A (GB)
Title: System of Lever Drawbridges with Overhead Conductors for Electic Railways.
Inventor: CLEMENTS ALFRED
Filed: 1898-03-26
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 7384. Clements, A., [Union Electricitõts Gesellschaft]. March 26. Electric railways. -- Relates to the overhead conductors at bascuie bridges. Conductors.-The overhead conductors T are continued across the bridge as frames C which are connected to the levers of the bridge by links S so as to move with them. Ties N, P strengthen the frames C and hold the ends of the conductors T in position, and suitable junctions connect the conductors T, C when the bridge is closed.
Patent GB-189807558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Needles for Knitting Looms or other Textile Machinery, and in Means for Holding the same in Position.
Inventor: MILLAR JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 7558. Millar, J. March 29. Knitting-machine needles.-The needle is made with a turned-up and bent stem n<1>, n<2>, n<3>, and is sprung into a corresponding socket on the jack f<1> made by notching the jack and fixing on the U - shaped loop o. The needle can be readily removed.
Patent GB-189810003-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Holding Bicycles in an Upright Position when not in Motion.
Inventor: LEWIS RICHARD
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 10,003. Lewis, R. May 2. Locks, key, for cycles. Consists of a loop or ring for holding up the brake lever so as to keep the brake applied in order to support the bicycle against a kerb &c., by placing the wheels at an angle. An attachment for the wheel is provided for use when a kerb &c. is not available. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a clip A encircles the handlebar and is fixed by a cylindrical case B screwed into holes in the ends of the clip. A strong spring (not shown) is connected to a lug and carries a piece D which enters a slot in the case B and is locked by a spring bolt G. The bolt has a threaded end, and may be withdrawn by a screw key which fits into a hole in the cover C. The spring is passed under the brake lever, and serves to hold the brake on the wheel.
Patent GB-189817140-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Mosaics.
Inventor: PFISTER THEOPHIL
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 17,140. Pfister, T. Aug. 9. Slabs. - A sheet B of transparent paper, tracing-cloth, or the like is laid on a glass or other bed-plate A ; the outlines of the design are formed with metal strips C, or strings of beads, over a pattern on the sheet B, or a sheet below the plate A ; the space between the strips C are filled in with mineral particles or blind beads D ; and a backing E of cement or other material, preferably of different colours, is applied to unite the particles together. Coarse pieces of glass may be embedded in the back of the cement layer to form a roughened surface. The sheet B may be secured to the bed-plate by gum arabic, Canada balsam, or other adhesive, and is detached by heat or water. The dividing-strips C may be dispensed with, and gold or other metal leaf may be combined with the beads or particles. The particles may be glued together with a mixture of three parts of fish glue and one part of bichromate of potash. In this case a backing of cement is applied, and the glue face is varnished. The glued mosaic may be dried in an oven and applied directly to the plastic cement or backing of the wall, ceiling, or other surface. A layer of wax may be applied to the bed-plate instead of the paper. For large mosaic slabs, a number of squares or pieces of glass are glued to the bed-plate, the particles are applied and cemented together, and after the cement has set the bedplate is first removed, and then the small squares or sheets of glass are detached. The backing of beads may be bronzed, gilded, or silvered.
Patent GB-189817238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corset and other Busks.
Inventor: REDRUP GEORGE BONG
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 17,238. Redrup, G. B. Aug. 10. Corsets. - Consists in providing busks with a covering by which they may be readily attached to a corset. Fig. 2 shows a horizontal section through two busks b fastened together. Each busk is provided with a covering of corset material made with a double projecting border c between which the edge of the corset is placed and the whole is sewn or otherwise fastened together.
Patent GB-189817962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linotype Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-08-20
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 17,962. Thompson, W. P., [Rogers, J. R.]. Aug. 20. Linotype machines.-The invention relates to machines for use with matrices having two or more formative characters, either of which may be used, as described in Specifications No. 5971, A.D. 1891, and No. 18,886, A.D. 1895. It is described as applied to the Mergenthaler machine (Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890), a portion of which is shown in front elevation in Fig. 1. The assembling-elevator I is provided with a longitudinal rib, and a corresponding stop i<11>, Fig. 11, is provided to stop the matrices so that their lower ears pass above this rib when they are pushed into the elevator I by the star-wheel h<2>. When the stop i<11> is withdrawn the matrices are pushed into the elevator I with their lower ears below the rib, and with their upper or ordinary characters in casting position. A line of matrices is shown having some parts raised and the others in the lower position. The stop i<11> is moved by a hand-lever i<12>. The supporting-rib in the elevator I is mounted to slide in and out so that it may be withdrawn when the matrices are all to be used in their lower or normal position. The line, after being raised, is transferred to the second elevator N, by which it is carried down to the mould wheel O and then raised to the level of the lifter bar T, by which it is lifted to the distributing-mechanism. The elevator N is provided with a rib n<10>, Fig. 16, for supporting the raised matrices. This rib is movable by levers n<11> so that it may be withdrawn, after the casting operation, to permit of the matrices being all pushed down to the same level before they are pushed on to the lifter bar T. The movement of the levers n<11> to withdraw the rib n<10> may be effected by projections on the framing engaging the upper ends of the levers as the elevator N reaches its highest position. The mould is provided with two grooves o<11>, o<12> for the ears of the matrices, and these are preferably formed by a separate plate o'‹ attached to the mould.
Patent GB-189818694-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for the Extraction and Decolourization of Fatty Bodies.
Inventor: BATAILLE JEAN CHARLES EDOUARD
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 18,694. Bataille, J. C. E. Aug. 31. Filtering oils.-Relates to a process and apparatus for use in extracting and decolorizing fatty bodies, and especially refers to the oil extracted from seeds and fruit by volatile solvents Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of one of the extractors. The vessel A may be jacketed or not, and is provided with covers s and U at top and bottom. Steam is conveyed to the opening S<4>, passes down the tubes T' and up the pipes S<2>, and is conducted away from the outlet S<3>. The annular extension A<6> is provided with a filter W, consisting of a band of perforated metal or wire gauze covered with fabric and held in position by a double-threaded tension screw W<2>. Fig. 5 shows a vertical section of one of the decolorizers. It is provided with a perforated false bottom B<2>, a manhole B', and a steam heating-tube T'. The decolorizers through which the solvent and extracted oil are circulated by pumps are filled with some suitable material, such as powdered pipeclay, fullers' earth, or charcoal.
Patent GB-189823371-A (GB)
Title: Spring Support to Seat Pillar of Bicycles.
Inventor: ALBERT VICTOR
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 23,371. Albert, V. Nov. 7. Saddle supports, anti-vibration, for bicycles. A spiral spring C is mounted upon a plug in the seat pillar tube A<1>. The seat pillar D is made with two flat sides, and passes through a corresponding hole in a guide-block F secured in the tube A<1> by the clamp G. The pillar D is screwed at the end, and is engaged by a nut E which bears upon the upper end of the spring C and also serves to adjust the height of the saddle.
Patent GB-189823919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lace Tags.
Inventor: STEVENSON KATE DRUSILLA
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 23,919. Stevenson, K. D. Nov. 14. Laces.-The ends of the tags are split so as to split and secure the knot as shown.
Patent GB-189903184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames and Covers for Cellar Openings and the like.
Inventor: SCHMIDT KARL
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3184. Schmidt, K., and Stolle, J. Feb. 13. Coal-plates.-The plate b is secured to the frame a by a pivoted hook or piece d, having a projection d' which drops under the projection f<1> on the piece f. A bolt is then passed through the holes d<2>, f<2>. There may be several of these catches, or only one ; in the latter case a projection on the cover is provided opposite the catch to take under a projection on the frame.
Patent GB-189906933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: BERGER FRANCOIS
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6933. Berger, F. March 30. Acetylene.-Relates to generating-apparatus in which the supply of carbide is automatically regulated. The generator consists of a tank alpha divided by a partition i into two compartments g, h, the upper one forming a tauk for the bell b and serving as a gas cooler and purifier, and the lower being the generating - vessel, which is provided with an outlet q at the required water level and a sludge valve f. This valve is formed of a rubber disc compressed between two metallic discs, one concave and the other convex, and is operated by a forked spindle v and a lever x. A central tube projects upwards from the partition i, and is surrounded by a tube e depending from the carbide - distributing hopper c. The cylinder e has an internal pipe o fitted t o it, and terminates beneath in a perforated disc p. Upon the bell b is pivoted a link k having a notch s which engages with a pin u on a lever n pivoted on the spindle of the discharge valve d, consisting of a box having an eccentrically-arranged passage, the walls of which are formed with stuffing-boxes for the valve spindle. In use, granulated carbide falls into the generator until the generated gas, which passes as shown by the arrows, and is purified and cooled by the water in the tank g, raises the bell sufficiently for the lever n to turn to the closed position of the valve d, when the tripping-arm z at the end of the lever n comes against the heel t of the link k and disengages the latter from the pin d. As the bell again falls, the pin and slot re-engage. The gas leaves the holder by the tube r.
Patent GB-189912630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roasting or Calcining Drums.
Inventor: HINZ JOHANN LUDWIG HERMAN
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 12,630. Hinz, J. L. H. June 16. Roasting granular substances.-Relates to the construction of rotary drums for use in roasting or calcining apparatus. The drums are so shaped, or are so provided with internal ribs or projections, as to cause the material under treatment to pass at the required speed through the various zones of the drums. Fig. 3 shows a cylindrical inclined drum having internal ribs r arranged as shown. The ribs r may be formed by shaping the metal of the drum, or by means of firebricks with specially-curved surfaces. Fig. 7 shows a drum without internal ribs, but so formed of cylindrical and conical portions as to regulate the passage of the material under treatment.
Patent GB-189912946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Treating, for the purpose of Scouring and Bleaching, Vegetable Fibres, and Yarn and Woven Fabrics made from such Fibres.
Inventor: PULLMAN JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-09-21
Abstract: 12,946. Pullman, J., and Pullman, E. E. June 21. Raw materials, treating.-Relates to the scouring and bleaching of vegetable fibres for use in papermaking &c. Instead of the usual process of boiling with lime, the fibres are first treated with a hot solution of a soluble calcium salt, e.g., calcium. chloride, and, secondly, with a solution of caustic soda or potash, whereby they become thoroughly impregnated with lime. Alternatively, the fibres may be first treated with the caustic alkali and subsequently with the calcium salt. Instead of a calcium salt, a soluble salt of magnesium, or other alkaline earth metal, such as barium, may be employed.
Patent GB-189915757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifts for Letters and the like.
Inventor: BIEHLER JOSEPHINE
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 15,757. Biehler, J. Aug. 1. Lifts. - Letters are transferred and automatically delivered to the upper floors of a building by the arrangement shown, which consists of a screw B with carrying- boxes F. Turbines C and D are mounted on the bottom end of the screw, and acted upon by water jets in opposite directions to raise and lower the carriers F. The doorf of each box is held by a catch on the end of a pivoted lever f<1>, the tail end of which is in each case of such a length as to engage with a projection fixed in the shaft near to the letterbox into which the particular carrier is intended to discharge. The carriers therefore are not operated except at the floor to which they properly belong. The lever of the main valve i is connected to a weighted endless rope k, passing round pulleys, and having attached to it a catch which engages with a lever l to keep the lever i<1> up and the valve i open. In a similar way the lever of the reversing-valve o is connected to an endless weighted rope n, and is held up by a lever m. When the door A<1> is opened by the postman, the valve i is opened through a rope k<1>. The letters having been placed in the carriers, the rope n is operated by hand to open the valve o to direct a jet upon the elevating-turbine C. The carriers then rise, delivering the letters en route until a projection p strikes the lever m and liberates the weighted cord n. The valve o is thus automatically operated to bring the jet into play on the lowering-turbine D. Descent takes place until the projection q strikes the lever l, liberating the rope k and thus closing the valve i. In a modification, the descent is effected under gravity.
Patent GB-190000110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Pins.
Inventor: DELONG OSCAR ANDERSON
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 110. Long, 0. A. de. Jan. 2. Safety-pins.-The shield is made with guidetongues E bulged at a', a' and the sides F flared at f, f<1> and straight or bulged opposite the parts a', a<2> as shown.
Patent GB-190003453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Railway Rails.
Inventor: FERRIS SMITH
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 3453. Lake, H. H., [Ferris, S.]. Feb. 21. Rail joints.-Railway rail ends are held in a shoe c with a slightly-curved base by a wedge b which embraces the edge of the rail foot. A key e driven through the shoe takes into one of the notches b<1> of the wedge to secure it.
Patent GB-190003545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Insulation of Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: FRANK MAX
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3545. Frank, M. Feb. 22. Carbonizing fibres.-Waste silk and vegetable fibres are carbonized by treatment with hydrochloric acid, after which the broken-down vegetable fibres are removed. The silk fibres are employed for insulating electric conductors.
Patent GB-190004897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 4897. Hamilton, J. H. March 15. Pistons.- Fourstroke cycle tandem gas and like engines have water circulated through their pistons A, B and hollow rod C, which are constructed as described in Specification No. 1711, A.D. 1899. The water enters the rod through the pipes D, and the pipe E which works in the cylinder jacket, and escapes through pipes F, H into the trough I. The pipes H may be coupled to a pipe like E, which slides through a stuffing-box into a chamber. Further, the piston-rod may be connected with the water chamber by a system of hollow links similar to those described in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-190005659-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Setting for Cements used for Constructive and other purposes including Portland, Roman and other Cements and Concrete or Mixtures in which Cements for Constructive and other purposes are used.
Inventor: WRIGHT WALTER
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1901-03-26
Abstract: 5659. Wright, W. March 26. Cements ; concretes ; stone, artificial.-Relates to the improvement of the setting and working qualities of Roman, Portland, and other cements, and concretes or artificial stone compositions &c. prepared therefrom, especially those containing chalk, such compositions being applicable for building or paving bricks and slabs, window sills, &c. For the above purpose, carbonate of potash or other alkali is mixed with the water used in the preparation of the cement. Sulphur may be combined with a strong alkali, and the material may be hardened after setting by the application of sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190007477-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Black Colouring Matter directly Dyeing Cotton.
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7477. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. April 23. Dyes, artificial.-A dye-stuff which yields unmordanted cotton intense blackish green-blue tints is produced by boiling dinitro-oxydiphenylamine of the constitutionwith an aqueous solution of a sulphide of an alkali metal and with sulphur, in a vessel fitted with a reflux condenser for about 30 hours. The resulting solution is diluted with water, and the dye stuff is precipitated by a mineral acid, or by a current of air. The dye-stuff is dried after addition of sodium sulphide, or, if it is dried alone, sodium sulphide is added subsequently in order to render it soluble in water.
Patent GB-190009981-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool Holder for Automatic Lathes and other Machines.
Inventor: BURT LESLIE NEWMAN
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 9981. Burt, L. N. May 30. Tool-holders.-A tool-holder for use in automatic lathes and other machines has a recessed block H in which the tool T is clamped by screws a. The rear end of the tool bears against a collar c on a fine screw C so that the tool may be accurately reset relatively to the work W after grinding, the top face t<2> being ground. The holder is shown on the cross-slide S of an automatic lathe.
Patent GB-190012070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Designs upon Glass and other Surfaces
Inventor: GAUNTLETT FREDRICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,070. Gauntlett, F. W., and Lloyd, J. H. July 4. Ornamenting glass and pottery surfaces.-Printed matter of any sort is affixed to glass, china, marble, stone, or other non-absorbent surfaces, without firing. For this purpose, paper or other transferring-medium is coated with a soluble material, preferably dextrin 32 parts, glucose 16 parts, and chrome-alum 1 part, in 200 of water. A film of hard varnish may be printed on the coating where the design is to be applied. The design is then produced on the coated surface by printing in ink or colours from any kind of photographic or other blocks, or type. It is coated with a mixture of one part of Canada balsam with three of linseed oil, and while this is tacky it is pressed on the glass surface, after which the paper is damped and removed. The design is then dried and varnished, preferably with shellac in methylated spirit.