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Patent GB-189724941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring, Screwing, Tapping, and Milling Machines, suitable for use in the Manufacture of Parts of Water Tube Boilers and similar Work.
Inventor: HULSE JOSEPH WHITWORTH
Filed: 1897-10-27
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 24,941. Drabble, W. P., and Bracewell, F. E., [Executors of Hulse, J. W.]. Oct. 27. Boring; milling; screwing; tapping.-Relates to machines for boring, screwing, tapping, and d milling various parts of water-tube boilers such as sleeves or running joints, check nuts or back nuts, feed collectors, &c. In one arrangement, the machine resembles a lathe, a bar carrying the boring, tapping, or milling tool being supported between the centres of two headstocks. A saddle provided with a self-acting traverse and a quick hand traverse is mounted on the lathe bed. The work 12 is held between two serrated rings 16 carried by brackets 13, 14, fixed on a transverse slide 11 on the saddle. The brackets are hollow for the boring-bar to pass through, and one serrated ring 16 is mounted on a sleeve 17 adjustable longitudinally in the bracket 13 by a worm 19 rotating a wheel 18 which acts as a nut for the sleeve. Half rings 15 form supports for the work. The work may be fixed on the slide 11 itself. Fig. 5 shows another construction of boring, milling, or tapping machine. A spindle 23, either horizontal or vertical, is mounted in a slide 22 on a standard or upright 21 on the bed 20. Several standards with slides and spindles may be mounted on the same bed. The spindle is driven from the shaft 28 through the vertical shaft 27, bevel gearing 26 with reversing-clutch, and spur gearing 25. Suitable mechanism is provided for traversing the standard or standards by power and by hand, for traversing the slide 22 on the standard by hand, and for giving a slow traverse to the spindle by hand or power and a quick traverse by hand. The standard 21 is traversed quickly by a screw driven from the shaft 28 through a transverse shaft 32 and bevel gearing 33 with reversing-clutch. The nut carried by the standard is formed as a worm-wheel and is driven by a worm on the shaft 38 actuated by bevel gearing 37 and a wheel 36 to traverse the standard by hand. The spindle slide 22 is movable vertically on the standard by a worm-wheel nut 39<b> rotated by hand on a fixed screw. The spindle 23 is traversed by a pinion gearing into a rack on a barrel surrounding the spindle and driven from the spindle through change gearing 41, worm gearing 46<a>, 46<b>, bevel gearing 47<a>, shaft 48, and worm gearing 49. The pinion may be operated by hand through a wheel 45 on the pinion shaft, or slowly through a wheel 46 on the shaft of one of the bevel-wheels 47.
Patent GB-189729516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Stands.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM LESTER
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 29,516. Smith, W. L. Dec. 14. Stands for bicycles. Tn the arrangement shown in section in Fig. 4, the main part of the stand consists of two parallel side bars a separated by distance - pieces a', a<3> and pivoted at c to a supporting-leg b which works between the bars a, its motion being limited by a block f or a cross-pin &c. The bars a and the leg b are provided with pivoted or rigid transverse feet b<3>, a<4>. Pairs of arms h, g are pivoted to the frame to clip the wheels when the bicycle is placed on the stand, the bottom bracket resting in the angle d. The part a may be made of a single bar, and the leg b of two side bars, the stop f being extended sidewards.
Patent GB-189802497-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Inventor: SCHUETTE JULIUS
Filed: 1898-01-31
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 2497. Sch³tte, J. Jan. 31. Ventilating.-Athletic and other boots and shoes have their uppers perforated after the manner shown..
Patent GB-189807016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: PAYNE GEORGE FIEGLE
Filed: 1898-03-22
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 7016. Payne, G. F. March 22. Telephones.-Microphones are arranged with one or more pairs of fixed electrodes separated by movable electrodes contained in an adjustable case D. Each electrode is faced by a carbon disc, and the cells contain granular carbon. The two fixed terminal electrodes K', J<1> are attached to rods K, J, and the central fixed electrode G<1> has two carbon faces and is provided with a binding-screw I. Movable electrodes having two carbon faces M, M<1>, N, N<1> are connected to the diaphragm A by a rod containing concentric insulated conductors forming the electric connections of the movable electrodes. The fixed electrodes are shown forming a double loop circuit containing the primary of the induction coil W. The battery S is shown connected to the two movable electrodes. When one pair of fixed electrodes are employed with a single movable electrode, the centre point of a split battery is connected to the movable electrode, the terminals being connected to the fixed electrodes.
Patent GB-189813852-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Organ or like Solo Attachment.
Inventor: HOWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1899-06-22
Abstract: 13,852. Howard, S. June 22. Organs and like instruments. - The invention relates to American organs and the like, and consists of a solo attachment which is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 4168, A.D. 1897. In this case a continuous mute is used in place of separate ones for each note. The solo attachment consists of a separate wind-chest A having one or more sets of reeds, each of which sets can be silenced by separate continuous mutes C controlled by stops. The pallets D have an adjustable spring connection with levers E which operate them, and open when the levers are e allowed to drop. Each lever E rests on a collar G on the sticker H connecting the keys with the pallets of the main wind-chest. In order to provide for the cutting out of all but the highest note of a chord for the treble, or all but the lowest for the bass, each sticker H operates a lever J which acts upon the lever E corresponding to the next note below or above as the case may be, and prevents it from falling should the sticker proper to it be depressed, in addition to which each lever J has a projection M which acts on the next lever J so as to prevent it from moving and causing it to hold up the corresponding lever E. All the notes above the lowest or below the highest of a chord are thus cut out. The levers J are carried on a movable rail K, so that they can be thrown out of action when desired, and the reeds of the solo attachment then act in the ordinary way. The levers E are specially shaped as shown, so as to allow them to drop a sufficient distance for them to open their pallets.
Patent GB-189816920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Oil-heated Auto-vehicle and other Steam Generators.
Inventor: MUSKER CHARLES
Filed: 1898-08-05
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 16,920. Musker, C., Musker, A., and Hay, W. G. Aug. 5. Vapour burners.-Relates to oilheated steam generators for autovehicles and other purposes, and to means for controlling the supply of oil and air to the burner. The burner, which, together with the steam generator, is preferably arranged horizontally, consists of an annular oil-vaporizing chamber a, Fig. 1, surrounding a mixing- chamber d, and an air - heating chamber b surrounding the combustion chamber. The vaporizing- chamber is provided with baffles a<5>, and the air-heating chamber with gills b<5>. Oil from the pipe c falls on the inner wall of the vaporizing - chamber, and the vapour, with air from the chamber b, passes in a tortuous manner a r o u n d the baffles a<5> to the entrance d<5> of the chamber d, whence it passes through the perforations d', where it is ignited. The flame is broken up by a perforated block e. A gauze plate at d<3> prevents back-firing. At starting, the burner is heated by the gases from a lamp which circulate through the casing. The burner is ignited by means of the tube f. The steam generator shown consists of a coil of tubing h, but other forms may be used, and the generator may be otherwise disposed relatively to the burner. Fig. 4 shows the arrangement of the generator, motor, and appurtenances on an auto-vehicle, together with the means employed for supplying oil and air and regulating the supply. The generator is shown at i<1>. Oil is supplied through the pipe r by a pump m', and air by a fan p, both being driven by a small independent motor m. The pressure governor o may act to control valves on the oil pump and fan.
Patent GB-189818932-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Continuous and Durable Platinum Gas-lighting Pellets for Illuminating Gas.
Inventor: PERL JACQUES
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 18,932. Perl, J. Sept. 5. Lighting gas.-Relates to means for increasing the durability of catalytic igniters in which the platinum black is contained in meerschaum or other porous incombustible material, and for rendering old igniters fit for further use. In both new and old igniters, the hygroscopic compounds formed in the pellets, by the action of the acids freed from the platinum salts when reducing the platinum salts by known means, are extracted by dilute hydrochloric or other acid and by water.
Patent GB-189821944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Electric Switches.
Inventor: LUCAS OWEN DAVID
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 21,944. Lucas, O. D. Oct. 18. Switches.-Relates to that class of multiple switches in which a series of two or more quickbreak switch levers b are mounted on a common axle c, so that they can be operated simultaneously by turning the main handle c<2>, or independently by means of the handles a. The switch levers b are mounted loosely on the axle c, but are coupled to it by pins c<1> which work in segmental slots in the hub of the levers. The hubs a<1> of the handles a loosely embrace the hubs of the switch levers, and are also slotted to receive the ends of the pins c<1>. The slots are proportioned to give the required action, and the throw of the main handle c' is twice that of each switch handle. Instead of coupling the switches to the axle by pins, coupling-discs having teeth taking into recesses may be employed. The main shaft may be operated by any suitable mechanism, instead of directly by hand. The switches may be of the construction described in Specification No. 24,381, A.D. 1896.
Patent GB-189901884-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of New Anthraquinone Derivatives
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1884. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Jan 26. Dyes, artificial. -Relates to the processes described in Specification No. 12,011, A.D. 1897, and consists in producing first a disulpbonic acid of 1 : 7-dioxyanthraquinone by acting upon the latter compound with fuming sulphuric acid, containing 20 per cent. of free anhydride, at 90‹-100‹ C., and then cooling the solution and adding a mixture of sulphuric and nitric acids. After standing, the mixture is poured upon ice, and to the resulting solution is added potassium chloride for precipitating the dinitro-dioxyanthraquinone in the form of its potassium salt. This dinitro product is soluble in water and dyes wool in acid baths yellowish shades. When the foregoing dinitrodioxyanthraquinone disulphonic acid is reduced, for example by stannous chloride and hydrochloric acid, a diamidodioxy anthraquinone disulphonic acid is produced, which dyes wool in acid baths even violet shades, and chrome-mordanted wool blue shades. The diamido compound may be produced upon the fibre by first dyeing the fibre in an acid bath with the dinitro compound and then acting upon the impregnated material with a reducing-agent.
Patent GB-189921989-A (GB)
Title: A Machine or Apparatus for Opening Hermetically Sealed and other Closed Tins.
Inventor: NAHMER ADOLF VON DER
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 21,989. Der Nahmer, A. von. Nov. 3. Cans, opening.- A cutter g is adjustably mounted on a bar w fixed to a vertically - sliding shaft e, which can b e revolved b y means of a handle p acting through bevel - wheels s, t. The can X is centered on a base m by jaws a actuated by a right and left handed screw y. A point v on the end of the shaft e is forced into the top of the can by pressing on the handle f, and the can is opened by turning the handle p. The cutter g is thickened at the back, and is formed with a groove h on one side which curls back the cut edge l of the can top as shown in Figs. 4 and 5.
Patent GB-189923042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Explosion-motors.
Inventor: MAYBACH WILHELM
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 23,042. Maybach, W. Nov. 18. Gas and like engines.-The incoming charge is caused thoroughly to mix with the residual products of combustion by admitting it through opposite passages c, d. These passages may be controlled by two valves a, b, or by one valve at the junction of the pipes f and g. The exhaust valve is shown at e.
Patent GB-190003291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fixing Electric Incandescent Lamps and in Globe Holders for Use therewith.
Inventor: WIERRE ADOLPHE
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3291. Wierre, A. Feb. 19. Globe holders for electric incandescent lamps. A plate C is made with a circular opening and two slots to receive the cap and side pins of an electric lamp, which is then turned so that the pins lie in two recesses in the underside of the plate, or of a projecting flange b thereon. The lamp is held in place by two contact springs d, carried by terminals f on an insulator A. The holding-plates C may be fixed on a support B in the form of a letter for a sign, or an ornament. The lamps are also applicable to scenery and foot-lights for theatres. A globe D may be cemented into a screw-threaded ring g, or made with a screwthread, to fit into an outer flange on the holding- plate C. In a modification, for use without a globe, the holding-plate C is a flat piece of insulating material, without the inner flange b and separate insulator A, and itself carries the terminals f. The terminals may be secured on parallel conductors, which then support the lamps.
Patent GB-190003890-A (GB)
Title: Life Saving Device for Saving Life at Sea.
Inventor: PATERSSON JACOB WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3890. Patersson, J. W. Feb. 28. Buoys &c.-The apparatus consists of a case formed of two diamond-shaped frames connected by triple e hinges and covered with waterproof canvas so as to fo l d up concertinafashion when not in use, but having pivoted stays to stiffen it when opened out. An opening with a hinged lid allows persons to get inside, and pipes afford ventilation.
Patent GB-190008637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices for Windows and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 8637. Newton, P. A., [Carleton, H. G.]. May 10. Electrically-controlled fastenings.- Relates to fastenings for window sashes, applicable also to verticallysliding elevator doors, sliding lids of desks, &c. Fig. 1 shows the construction for a window sash 1 sliding in frame 2. The rack 12, fixed to the sash, is engaged by the pivoted hook or catch 7, pressed forward by the spring 14. There being several teeth in the rack, the sash can be secured in different positions. When the sash is shut, the catch rests against a cam surface 13, which presses it back to the magnet 18. The magnet 18, when the circuit is completed, is strong enough to hold the catch back against the action of the spring 14, so that the window can be opened. If an attempt is made to open the window when the circuit is broken, the teeth of the rack 12 draw the catch 7 upwards, bringing the pin 25 into contact with the spring 29, closing an alarm circuit, and sounding a bell. The same battery may be connected with the alarm circuit and the circuit of the magnet 18.
Patent GB-190013812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cravat Holders.
Inventor: PAPIESZ JOHANN
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 13,812. Papiesz, J. Aug. 1. Necktie retainers.-Relates to means for engaging the collar stud or button to hold the tie in place. A bow shaped wire 1, Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 4, is formed with two D-shaped ears 2 bent at 3 and 4 for sewing to the tie. The shank 5 of the stud is passed up between the ears 2 into the eye or space 6. A holder of similar form is made from sheet metal, with perforated lugs for sewing on the tie. A modified form is shown in Fig. 5, having lateral arms 7 bent at 3, 4 for sewing to the tie.
Patent GB-190014359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Securing Devices for Removable Bridge Work and similar use in Dentistry.
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 14,359. Wise, W. L., [Griswold, W. E., and Sweet, L. D.]. Aug. 10. Teeth, artificial.-Relates to securing-devices for removable bridge-work &c. A spring stud is fixed in the root or crown, and fits in a recess in the corresponding part. Fig. 5 shows a root fitted with the usual cap 2, to which the stud 3, having a series of spring arms, is fixed by means of a plate 4. Fig. 9 shows a crown 9 fitted with a cap 5 adapted to receive the stud 3. The caps and studs are filed to the desired inclination with the aid of an instrument described in Specification No. 14,357, A.D. 1900. Figs. 15 and 16 show an application of the invention, 13 being a pin fixed in an artificial tooth, and 3 the spring stud. The saddle piece 14 is provided with perforations 15 and 16 adapted respectively to take over the pin 13 and to receive the spring stud 3. The caps 5 may be made in different sizes, one fitting in another to suit different studs.
Patent GB-190019331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Actinometers
Inventor: WATKINS ALFRED
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 19,331. Watkins, A. Oct. 29. Exposures, calculating; actinometers.- Relates to an instrument for measuring the chemical intensity of light, combined with a slide-rule apparatus for calculating photographic exposures. The instrument is in the form of a watch. At the back is a disc of photographic printing-paper b, Fig. 2, an unexposed part of which is brought opposite the aperture c, Figs. 1 and 2, and exposed to the light until it just perceptibly darkens, or until it darkens to a standard tint. From the time required for this the actinic strength of the light is determined. By turning the tongue d, the number denoting the sensitiveness of the plate is brought opposite the aperture PLATE, and by turning the tongue e a number denoting the stop is brought opposite the aperture STOP. The watch glass is then turned until the light valve appears at the aperture ACT. The correct exposure is then read off at the aperture EXP. The two discs on which the scales are marked are shown in Figs. 3 and 4.
Patent GB-190101140-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Dyeing Paper Fibres.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-01-17
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1140. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Jan. 17. Colouring pulp.-Fibres which are used for making pulp are dyed by treating them in a boiling bath as in the direct dyeing of cotton &c., and, if necessary, further treating them in the usual manner with metallic salts, diazo compounds, &c. The invention is specially applicable for use in the manufacture of ingrain or coloured papers.
Patent GB-190104311-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Railway Brakes and the like.
Inventor: DUPPLER ANTON
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4311. Duppler, A., and Green, A. Feb. 28. Brakes.-Relates to combined hand and electric brakes for street cars and other vehicles, which are applied by the continuous movement o f one handle, the handgear operating first to 'set' the blocks. The tube b, loose on the rod b<1>, is geared to the shaft b<2> having a toothed sector g<2>, which, when the brakes are 'off,' engages the wheel g<3> on the rod b<1> connected to the brake beam a<7> by the chain c and rigging shown in Fig. 2. An arm e fixed to the shaft b<2> has brushes f<1>, which bear respectively on the ring i<6> and one of the contacts i<5>, i', i<3>, i<2>, i<1> connected with the series coils of electromagnets in the box C and with the rheostat R. On rotating the handle h, the brakes are set when the sector g<2> ceases to gear with the wheel g<3>, and the pin o<2> is then under the shoulder of the arm a' connected to the plunger a<6>. Continued rotation of the handle h causes the brushes f, f to engage the contacts i<6>, i<4> and cut in the battery B, the current flowing through all the coils of the rheostat and round the coils v<1>, v<2>, v<3>, v<4> of the magnets s', s<2>, s<3>, s<4>, Fig. 9, causing the plunger a<6> to be drawn in and the guided arm a<4> to engage the pin o<2> and increase the pressure on the blocks. As the arm e passes successively over the contacts i<4>, i<3>, i<2>, i<1> the resistances are cut out until the magnets are subjected to the full potential, and at this point the sector g<2> re-engages the wheel g<3>. In a modification, the magnet coils are arranged in parallel, the switch comprising a number of concentric contactplates which are engaged by separate brushes on the arm e. To allow for wear of the brake blocks, the position of the plate k which carries the contacts may be adjusted by moving the handle h<1> and allowing the spring bolt m to engage one of the holes in the piece l. Figs. 9 and 11 show the arrangement of the magnets s<1>, s<2>, s<3>, s<4>, which have lugs slotted to receive the rods a", which are secured by clamps u<1>, u<2>, u<3>, u<4> arranged between the lugs, while the armatures o<3>, o<4>, o<5>, o<6> are similarly arranged, but are clamped to the rods a<10> on their undersides only, so that, as each magnet is excited, the rods a<10> pass down through the guides a<9> and through the armatures of the magnets below until the maximum stroke of the plunger a<6> is attained, when the armature o<6> is against the magnet s<4>.
Patent GB-190106514-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Operating Tramway and Similar Points from the Vehicle.
Inventor: DAY WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 6514. Day, W. A. March 28. Points and switches operated from the vehicle. The point tongues are connected by the screws f to the rod e, which is shifted laterally by the bell cranks d and treadles b. The bell cranks are mounted on the balance lever c, and the mechanism is contained in a box a with a removable cover. A corrugated spring engages notches t in the bar e to lock it. The treadles are depressed by one or other of the roller-ended arms o mounted under the vehicle and operated by the driver's foot through the bell crank i and link k. The Provisional Specification states that gearing is used instead of the bell crank &c.
Patent GB-190112041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Washing Machines.
Inventor: GASS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 12,041. Gass, W. G. June 13. Washing-machines.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 2 a cross-section, of a rotary washing-machine. A perforated inner cylinder g, secured to a shaft c, rotates in a cylinder h. The ends of the rotary cylinder consist of castings a. It is divided longitudinally by two perforated plates f, f<1>, enclosing a space f<2> into which water is conducted by the parts a', a<2>, a<5> of the end castings a during the rotation of the cylinder. In a modification, the rotary cylinder is mounted on trunnions, the shaft c and plates f, f are dispensed with, and the cylinder is divided by a vertical partition. To avoid corrosion, the metal parts are preferably made of brass or are brass-covered.
Patent GB-190113217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Belts
Inventor: DUYS JEAN
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 13,217. Duys, J. Dec. 3, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Straps and bands.- The ends of a band are united by two or more strips of steel C and bolts D with conical or other heads.