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Patent GB-190008723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Air to be Supplied to Furnaces
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8723. Brown & Co., J., and Wallace, W. C. May 11. Air supply, heating.-Relates to tubular airheaters in the uptake of a steam-boiler or other furnace. The air space of the heater is traversed by a horizontal division plate d with holes, slightly larger than the heating-tubes a which pass through them. The air is thus brought into close contact with the tubes in its passage from the top to the bottom of the air space. Depending from the plate a are transverse partitions k of varying length as shown. Air enters the heater at f, and leaves it at h, one outlet only being shown in Fig. 1. The tubes are arranged in transverse rows, which are not quite parallel, but slightly inclined to each other alternately in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190009292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loose Leaf Binders.
Inventor: CHRISTIAN HANS STOELTING
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9292. Lake, H. H., [Stoelting, C. H.]. May 19. Locks, key, for temporary binders. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view. The covers A, B are pivoted to end pieces A<1>, B<1>, by means of bars A<9>. The impaling-posts D each consist of two telescoping tubular portions enclosing a central spindle provided with a spiral spring which automatically separates the covers when released. Fig. 4 shows a horizontal section through the lock mechanism employed, Fig. 6 a section of Fig. 4, Fig. 10 a vertical section of the locking- post E, and Fig. 11 a perspective view of the upper end of the locking-bolt. One of the telescopic sections of the locking-post is provided with a rack E<5> which is engaged by a pivoted pawl e<1> connected to a locking-bolt F<2> secured to the other section of the post and actuated by key-operated tumblers F, F<1>, secured in the upper cover of the binder, and normally held against the stops a', a' by the springs H, H<1>. By turning the key G the tumblers F, F<1> are forced against the upwardly-inclined surfaces of the lugs f<1>, f<2> of the locking- bolt F<2>, forcing it to move downwardlv and release the pawl e', unlocking the binder. The stop J at the upper end of the rack E<5> prevents the complete separation of the sections of the locking-post. In a modified form of lock, the tumblers are provided with semicircular openings, which together form a space sufficient for the passage of the head of the plunger when the key of the lock is operated.
Patent GB-190012262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,262. Merryweather, J. C., and Harris, G. W. July 6. Axial-shaft and reciprocating-piston type.-Several pistons or buckets, preferably three, are reciprocated in a single barrel, by means of a rotating shaft 5, prevented from longitudinal movement, and carrying arms 8, 9 10 fitted w i t h rollers which engage in camgrooves 12 in the pistons. When used as a bore pump, the suction and delivery are formed as shown at 16 and 17.
Patent GB-190013033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rests or Fittings for Caskets or Coffins.
Inventor: COUGHLIN THOMAS WEBSTER
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 13,033. Coughlin, T. W. July 19. Coffins. - A rest or fitting for adjusting the position of the body in a casket or coffin consists of a bevelled part B, adapted to be secured to the bottom of the coffin by screws, or by sharpened points &c., to which is hinged a part A having hinged or pivoted legs E passing through slots D and terminating at the top in stops F. In a modification, the part A is replaced by two parts hinged together, each being provided with legs and stops.
Patent GB-190013695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horticultural Frames.
Inventor: ANDREWS GEORGE
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 13,695. Andrews, G., and Hadland, S July 31. Garden frames.-Relates to the construction of garden frames and the like. The frame is made with a base a, to which are hinged gable-shaped ends c, and glazed frames f. The frames f may be held open in any position by counterweights g, as shown in Fig. 1, or by rods sliding in rubber or like clips. The Specification describes various modifications in detail in the arrangement of the frames.
Patent GB-190022275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Grinding Machines.
Inventor: GARFITT GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 22,275. Garfitt, G. A., Garfitt, C., and Ballach, D. Dec. 7. Sharpening the cutters ot reaping and mowing machines &c. The grinding-wheel z is mounted on a sleeve k between the washer l fixed by a set-screw p and pin q to the spindle o and the washer m adjusted by the nut n. The spindle o is mounted on the flat top c of the portable and folding frame consisting of four legs a, a<1> braced together bv rods &c. d, d', d<2>. The legs a are longer than the legs a' as shown. The seat e is supported by four rods e', e<2>, which may be adjusted on the legs a. A water can s, splasher t, and forked rests j for the workman or the work may be attached as shown. The spindle may be driven by cranks f, connecting-rods g, and treadles h. In a modification, the spindle is driven by a chain from a spindle u carrying a sprocket-wheel and pedals like those of a bicycle. The bearings for the spindle u may be adjusted along the curved bar v. In another modification, the spindle u may be placed higher up and driven by treadle and connecting-rods as in Fig. 1. In this case the sprocket-wheel and chain may be replaced by pulleys and bands, or by cranks and a connecting-rod, or by gear-wheels:
Patent GB-190104976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: SIMON EDUARD
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 4976. Simon, E. March 8. Miners' or safety lamps.-An oil burner l is supplemented by an incandescent lamp m and secondary battery a, for use when the flame of the burner l is lowered for detecting the presence of explosive gases. After the circuit of the electric lamp m has been closed by a spring push-piece d, an electromagnet e attracts an armature hand keeps the lamp circuit closed until the secondary battery a is nearly exhausted. The lamp m is then automatically disconnected by release of the armature h. The armature then closes another circuit containing a platinum wire g, which becomes incandescent and ensures the ignition of the burner l. Spring bolts k, which can only be operated by special keys or by strong magnets, normally lock the reservoir r in position by engaging with ratchet teeth z on its upper edge.
Patent GB-190104982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Compressed Gas for Lighting or Heating Purposes.
Inventor: HOFFMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 4982. Hoffmann, F. March 8. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-The pump a employed for locally increasing the pressure in a gas main, consists of a casing within which is a cylinder l arranged eccentrically, and rotating on a shaft on the end of which is a driving pulley. The cylinder tightly bears against one portion of the casing. It is vertically slotted, and in the slot are two spring- pressed radial slides m, n, which during rotation form the gas compartments 1, 2, 3. The gas enters through the tube b, and the compressed gas leaves through the tube c. These tubes should not be more than 120‹ apart. The dotted lines show the positions of the slides at the half-revolution.
Patent GB-190107638-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Receptacle designed to Contain the Requisites employed in the Tying Up and Addressing of Parcels and the like.
Inventor: NETTEL RICHARD
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 7638. Nettell, R. April 13. Parcelling.-A combination receptacle or device for use in tying-up and addressing parcels and the like, consists of a twine or string box a<3> having, at each side. receptacles a<1>, a<2> for labels, tickets, or tallies. The lid b of the box has a perforation b<1>, through which the string is withdrawn. In front of the box is a tray adapted to contain a damping- pad c, and an ink-bottle e, and which is provided with a groove g<1> for pens and pencils &c. The front flange of the groove may have a perforation to receive a knife or scissors.
Patent GB-190114156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Optical Projection for Luminous Advertising and other Purposes
Filed: 1901-07-11
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 14,156. Electrical " Lumiscriptor " Co., and Claypoole, W. July 11. Magic - lantern apparatus; pantographs. - In apparatus for optical projection for luminousadvertising and other purposes, the design, writing, or other device is sketched on the slide &c. by a pantographic apparatus while being projected. The design &c. to be copied is mounted on a board A which is carried at one end of a light frame 1, at the other end of which is mounted a casing B which encloses the electromagnet &c. by which the graving-needle mounted on the end of the pantograph, shown in dotted lines, is withdrawn from the slide &c., or allowed to return to it. The casing B is pivoted to the lantern table 2, and to blocks 23, 24 by bolts 3, 25, the blocks being hinged together to facilitate the lifting of the cross-bar 4 of the frame 1 clear of the table 2 when folding the apparatus for packing or working. The casing B is suitably secured to the cross-bar 4 by brackets which are adapted to facilitate the conversion of the device from a right handed apparatus as shown in Fig. 1 for transparency projection, into a lefthanded apparatus for reflection working. Close to the tracing point 14 is a control contact which, when operated, serves to break the electromagnet circuit, thus permitting the graving-needle to descend to the smoked or similar slide or surface. The electromagnet may be energized from a main installation, or from a battery circuit, and the circuit may be broken or short-circuited to release the needle, by a relay arrangement. The wire terminals and plugs are compactly and suitably arranged to facilitate the working of the apparatus. The pantograph consists of flat steel or hard brass strips jointed to form a triple parallelogram, one of the strips connected with the graving-needle being on edge to lessen the obstruction to the rays of light, and the other being a wire spring which tends to bring the needle to the surface. The strip which is on edge is connected with the armature of the electromagnet. The pantograph, which is preferably arranged to give a reversed facsimile of the design to a reduced scale, may be used to give a single or triple reproduction.
Patent GB-190115255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Easy-chairs.
Inventor: HUETTENRAUCH WILHELM
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,255. H³ttenrauch, W. July 27. Chairs.-Relates to an adjustable easy chair. The seat k rests loosely on a frame d, which is pivoted at 2, 3 to the back g and footboard h, which are pivoted to a fixed frame c at 1, 4. By pressing on the back, it can be lowered and the footboard raised as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190116864-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Preparing Aluminium for Soldering.
Inventor: SOERENSEN CHRISTEN PHILLIP
Filed: 1901-08-22
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 16,864. S÷rensen, C. P. Aug. 22. Soldering and brazing.-For soldering aluminium, the parts are heated up to about 300‹ C. and treated with a concentrated lye of soda or other alkali. They are then clean-washed in cold water, after which the soldering operation is carried on in the usual way without flux or like material. A brazing-alloy of zinc and brass filings, or zinc and tin filings, yields a good result.
Patent GB-190117045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Dynamos.
Inventor: BOEHM OTTO
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,045. B÷hm, O. Aug. 24. Drawings to Specification. Switches.-Relates to driving-gear for dynamos, particularly applicable to railway vehicles, whereby the speed of the dynamo is automatically regulated so as to maintain the electrical pressure, or the current, or their product, approximately constant. To provide for reversing the armature connections when the rotation of the driving-pulley is reversed, a worm on the driving-axle continuously drives a worm-wheel carrying a pin, which throws the arm of the reversing-switch into one position or the other, according to the direction of rotation.
Patent GB-190118015-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Synchronously Operating a Phonograph and a Cinematograph.
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,015. Lake, H. H., [Soc. L. Gaumont et Cie.]. Sept. 9. Magic-lanterns.-Relates to methods of synchronously driving phonographs and kinematographs. A phonograph L has its motor M connected by gearing with a shaft N carrying collector rings X attached to rotating brushes D, E, the collector rings being rubbed by brushes attached to an electric generator circuit. The brushes D, E rub on a divided collector, the sections of which are connected by a multiple cable 0 connected at the other end to the sections of a stator of a motor AB, the motor of which drives the kinematograph K through gearing G, H. A clutch F with spring connection and lever P, is provided for connecting without shock. The phonograph records are marked with a signal for making the connection
Patent GB-190118825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Softening Apparatus.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 18,825. Doulton, H. L., and Manger, A. W. Sept. 20. Ball and float valves.- Fig. 5 shows an improved float - controlled valve for use with watersoftening apparatus. The amount of opening of the valve is limited by a nut 11 screwing on an extension 7 of the valve spindle and bedding on a sleeve 8, which is replaced or altered in length to alter the valve opening.
Patent GB-190123377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuse Boxes.
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,377. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Read, R. H.]. Nov. 19. Cut-outs.-Fuse boxes are provided with discharge passages, so that the gases may be cooled and the discharge of hot metal prevented. The Figures show one construction. A cylindrical block 1 of substantially non-inflammable material is formed with a narrow groove 4 for the fuse strip 5, a longitudinal small boring 2, and a larger boring 3 below the centre of the fuse. The narrow slot for the fuse is deepened at the middle 13. A sleeve 10 is placed over the block, and is slotted at 11 so as to expose the fuse in one position, but covers it when rotated. The block 1 is fitted with end terminals 7, 7<a> for making contact with the fuse. The boring 2 is flared at the ends, and covered with foraminous diaphragms 9, 9". When the fuse blows, the bulk of the metal is trapped in the chamber 3, the remainder being caught in the gauze, while the gases are cooled in passing along the narrow passage 2.
Patent GB-190207675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Gloves and other Articles.
Inventor: DINKELSPIEL JOSEPH LIONEL
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 7675. Dinkelspiel, J. L. April 1. Stud-and-socket fastenings.-Fasteners for gloves and other articles are constructed as shown in section in Fig. 3. A socket plate b, shown detached in Fig. 4, is stamped to form a tongue b<1> terminating in a contracted studded portion b<2> and leaving a corresponding slot b<3>, and swaged in at the portion b<4>, and formed with equidistant spurs b<5> on the periphery. A thumb-cap is formed of a curved disc a<2> and a plate a having a channel flange a', and the socket plate and cap are assembled by pressure, the spurs b<5> striking the disc a<2> and curling over into the flange a<1>. A conical stud d having a cavity d<2> to engage the part b<2> is upset or riveted to a plate c<2>, the edges of which are turned over a flange c<1> of a thimble c, the lower end of the thimble being swaged out over a ring c<3>.
Patent GB-190209468-A (GB)
Title: Improved Implement for Removing Projecting Nails and the like from the Interior of Boots and Shoes:
Inventor: INMAN CLARENCE EVERETT WITHING
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 9468. Inman, C. E. W., Inman, O. de F. W., and Nichols, H. E. April 24. Nail extractors; cutters and pincers.-A tool for removing nails and the like or their projecting ends from the interior of boots and shoes consists of two tempered steel members 1, 6, of the form shown, connected by a pivot pin or screw 10. The flat bar 6 has a cutting-edge 8, while the bar 1 has a handle 2, a flattened end, and a cutting-edge 4 adapted to be pressed into the insole. The cutting- edges are the same width as both bars at the pivot.
Patent GB-190210271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Supplying Electric Power to Operate Mechanism in Clocks and other Instruments or Machines.
Inventor: SCOTT HERBERT
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 10,271. Scott, H. May 5. Driving-mechanism for record strips.-Improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 2922, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Watches &c.], applicable to workmen's tell-tales, or any like instrument in which a train of wheels is required to be driven. A pendulum or balance drives a ratchet-wheel, and its energy is replenished by an electromagnet. Fig. 3 shows the pendulum 7 provided with a pair of hooked pawls 21, 22 of different lengths. When the amplitude of oscillation has diminished so that the shorter pawl 21 fails to drive, it is raised as the longer one acts and a light finger 23 upon it completes the circuit of the electromagnet at a fixed terminal 14 or at a wire loop on the longer pawl. A single pawl may be used with a ratchet-wheel having stepped teeth, or, as shown in Fig. 9, one terminal 30 may be borne by the driving-pawl and the other 22 by the check pawl, which is stepped. A second driving-pawl may also be provided so that the pendulum both pulls and thrusts. Fig. 13 shows a ratchet-pinion 18 of only six teeth, in place of the ratchet-wheel, and a second gap in the circuit which is bridged by an arm 60 wiping a strip 61.
Patent GB-190212493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in appliances for Drying or Removing Moisture from Grain or similar Substances, or for Dressing Cleaning or Scouring Meal, Grain, and like Substances.
Inventor: GREENSLADE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 12,493. Greenslade, J., Westhead, J. S., and Robinson, C. J. June 2. Hydro-extractors; separators for guanular and pulverulent bodies.-Figs. 1 and 3 are vertical and horizontal sections respectively of centrifugal apparatus for separating moisture, dust, &c. from meal, flour, grain, &c. A drum on a shaft 11 is mounted to rotate in a casing formed by a perforated cylindrical plate 9 fixed between flanges 5, 6. The flour &c. which is fed into the annular space between the drum and the casing through an inlet 7, is elevated by a number of inclined blades 19 forming an interrupted spiral. The ascending substance, after being acted upon by radial currents of air, escaping through overlapped openings 14 between tangentially-arranged plates 10, passes out by the opening 8. The arms 12 which carry the plate 10 form inclined blades to force the air from the inlets 17, 18 to the middle of the drum. The moisture collects in a channel 3 formed by a flange 22.
Patent GB-190213656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Driving Gear of Motor Cycles
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 13,656. Bousfield, J. E., [Macdonald, D.]. June 16. Driving- mechanism; motor cycles.-Relates to driving-gear for motor cycles applicable to any type of frame and adapted for foot or power working as desired. Epicyclic toothed gearing is used, and this is contained in a box or casing either at the crank bracket or forming the hub of the rear wheel. The motor, when the ordinary diamond frame is used, is secured to the saddle pillar ; an alternative disposition of the motor B in a speciallyconstructed frame A is shown io Fig. 1. One form of the epicyclic gearing, contained in the hub casing D and provided with two speeds, each for both pedal and power driving, is shown in section in Fig. 4. In this, as regards motor driving, there is an internally-toothed wheel F on one side permanently fixed to the framing A, and a similar toothed wheel R on the other side which can either be allowed to run loosely or be held stationary when required by a brake V. On each side of the casing D is one of two similar chainwheels C, each driven by the motor and each carrying a toothed wheel C<2>. Mounted inside on the walls of the casing D and gearing with the wheels F, R, and C<2> are planet-wheels on each side, those on one side being marked G, and those on the other O. Each of the chain-wheels C is provided with internal free-wheel mechanism at C<3>, so that one speed or the other can be brought into requisition by manipulating the brake V. As regards pedal driving, a pair of planet-pinion carriers K, L are mounted fast on the pedal shaft E and carry planet-pinions M, N. These gear respectively with the internally-toothed wheels F, R and with toothed wheels P<1>, P<3>, which are carried by a sleeve P rigidly connected with the casing D by the web P<2>. Each of the wheels P', P<3> is provided with internal free-wheel mechanism so that either speed again can be brought into use by means of the brake V. In order to prevent shock in motor driving, the outer part of each chain-wheel C is mounted as shown in Fig. 5, so as to be capable of turning relatively to the inner part in opposition to buffers in the form of springs H or of rubber blocks J inserted between projections. A back-pedalling brake is also provided. This, as shown in Fig. 7, consists of levers T, with brake shoes T<2> pivoted in the wheel F and capable of being thrust outwards by a backward movement of the planet-pinion carrier disc K.
Patent GB-190227758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting Micanite and the like.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 27,758. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 16. Cutting-machines for mica, electric insulation, &c. -Relates to machines for cutting irregular shapes from sheet insulation such as mica, micanite, &c. The micanite is laid on a table 30 which can be raised and lowered in accordance with the thicknes, of the work by means of a lever 35, and can be rotated through a limited angle by releasing the detent 43<a> from the fixed segmental rack 44. The cutting-blade and presser-foot are shown in Figs. 6 and 5 respectively. The blade is reciprocated by means of the slotted plunger 13 and crank-pin 11. The presser-foot is held down on the work by a spring 23, and is carried by the offset portion 20 of a bar 19. The head 7 is journalled at 8 in the frame A, and the drive takes place through a universal joint at 9. The presser-foot carries a steel blade 29 guided in a slot in the table 30, and when the table is turned for convenience in handling the work the head turns with it about the axis 8. The blade 25 is cut diagonally, and is ground to a sinuous edge. The blade 29 serves as a follower guide to the work, and co-acts with the diagonal cut to make the feed dependent on the thickness of the material.