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Patent GB-189826641-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Adjustable Spanner and Pipe-wrench.
Inventor: NIKLES FRITZ
Filed: 1898-12-16
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 26,641. Nikles, F. Dec. 16. Spanners and wrenches.-The jaw C can be arranged parallel to the jaw A for gripping nuts, or at an angle thereto for gripping pipes, by turning it about the hinge Q. The jaw C is prevented from turning accidentally by a rod i carrying a button F with a T-head f, which may be turned to bear against the sides of the slot b. The jaw C is adjusted by a screw D working in the nut E hinged at Q to the stem.
Patent GB-189904688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles and other Vessels for Containing Beers, Wines, and other Liquids, particularly those of a Sedimentary Character, and Appliances connected therewith.
Inventor: LANE THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 4688. Lane, T. E. March 3. Drawings to Specification. Labels.-Bottles or other vessels for containing beer, wine, &c. are provided with a stoppered outlet at the bottom, which enables the contents to be withdrawn free from sediment. A label or capsule, gummed &c. at the edge, may be secured over the outlet, a series of perforations being formed in the label &c., between the adhesive margin and the central non-adhesive part, to facilitate the removal of the latter.
Patent GB-189922993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tramway and like Rails.
Inventor: COOPER LEONARD
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 22,993. Cooper, L. Nov. 18. Rails for tramways &c. are made in two halves, with part of the groove and of the foot in each half, so that worn sections may be replaced.
Patent GB-190001404-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Controlling the Speed of Oil and Spirit Engines.
Inventor: AUSTIN HERBERT
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 1404. Austin, H. Jan. 23. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, governing. The oil supply is controlled by the governor, which interposes a stop M in the path of a stopper c to the oil nozzle a in the vaporizer when the speed is excessive. Or a distance-piece between the lever G and the rod i may be controlled by the governor.
Patent GB-190004547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Vertical Water Tube Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 4547. Gosling, R., and Improved Patent Forced Draught Furnace Syndicate. March 9. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to the construction of vertical water-tube boilers, to means for promoting thorough combustion in their furnaces, and to means for ensuring an efficient circulation of the hot gases among their tubes. The Figure shows a vertical section of a boiler and its furnace. The boiler consists of an annular steam drum a connected to a smaller water drum b by inclined tubes. It is enclosed by a casing of brickwork or masonry which is reduced in diameter at r to prevent the gases from passing up outside the tubes.
Patent GB-190005365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Extinguishers of Lamps Burning Light or Volatile Oils.
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 5365. Hinks & Son, J., and Hinks, H. D. March 21. Extinguishing oil lamps.-For lamps burning light or volatile oils, a flat flame extinguisher comprises, in the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a sleeve c sliding on each wick-tube a and carrying a specially-shaped pivoted flap b. When the sleeve c is raised on the wick-tube, either by the lamp being tilted or upset or by a hand-lever, an approximately - horizontal extension b<2> of the flap b engages with a projection a<2> on the wicktube a and causes the flap b to close over and extinguish the flame. In duplex lamps, the extensions b<2> may be arranged either at the adjacent, or at the opposite, ends of the respective wick-tubes. Figs. 7, 9, 10, and 11 show a modified construction, in which the ends of the extensions b<2> are bent or hooked, to allow of their being interlocked, and the said extensions are operated by a curved projection d<2> on the actuating-lever, instead of by projections on the wicktubes.
Patent GB-190011142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable Band-brake Wheels-especially applicable to the Hubs of Bicycles or other Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: PUNCHARD JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-08-19
Abstract: 11,142. Punchard, J. H. June 19. Motor road vehicles.-A, detachable band-brake wheel, especially applicable to the hubs of bicycle, motor-car, or other vehicle wheels, is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. Split-ring portions e, provided with inwardly-projecting flanges e<1> to prevent lateral movement, are fitted to the portion a<2> of the hub a, the portions being fastened together by bolts f. The web g<1> of the ring or brake rim g is bolted or fastened to the projecting flanges e<4> of the split portions. Any suitable band brake may be employed, or the band brake may be applied as described in Specifications No. 21,939, A.D. 1896, and No. 18,342, A.D. 1897. As shown, the clip i is fixed to the fork c, and has the band i attached to it at the lower end. The other end j<2> of the band is fixed to the bell crank k, which is operated by the connecting-rod l from the handle-bar by means of levers and bell cranks, or by other suitable means. A suitable spring normally presses the bell crank k towards the rim g. The split portions e may have radial arms for fixing to the web portion g<1>. The bolt-holes in the web g<1> are preferably longer than the screws or bolts used for fixing, and may be slightly elongated.
Patent GB-190012390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: GRAY HERBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 12,390. Gray, H. E. July 9. Lighting gas.-An igniting-device is so mounted upon the burner that it is automatically brought into proximity to the burner orifice to light the gas when the gas cock is turned partly on, and is moved away from the burner orifice when the gas is turned fully on, a spring preventing the cock from being left in the open position when the gas is not ignited, and retaining it in the open position after ignition. The igniting-device f, mounted on an arm C pivoted to the burner at y, is normally held away from the burner tip b by a spring n, which presses against a lug m on the arm. When the chain G<1> is pulled, the plug e passes from the closed position, Fig. 3, past the fully-open position, Fig. 4, to the partly-open or igniting position, Fig. 5, whereupon the lever D on the plug engages with an adjustable screw p in the lug m, and actuates the lever C. The movement of the lever towards the burner is limited by a set-screw q, and, when the chain G' is released, the spring n restores the igniter f to its inoperative position, and causes the screw p to act on the lever D and fully open the cock. The device may be applied to existing cocks. To prevent the cock from being left in the open position, Fig. 4, until it has been turned to the igniting position, Fig. 5, and to retain it in the open position after ignition, shoulders u, v on the plug of the cock actuate an arm r loosely pivoted thereon and provided with a blade spring s, curved between the end of the arm r and an abutment t on the burner. If the cock is only turned to the open position, Fig. 4, the spring s and arm r throw the cock back to the closed position, Fig. 3, but, if the cock is turned beyond the open position, the end of the arm r passes below, and to the opposite side of, the abutment t, when the spring throws the arm into contact with a stop 3, and retains it there while the valve takes its fully-open position. In a modification, this device is replaced by a spring-actuated rod, which is pivoted to the plug of the cock, and slides in an opening in the abutment t.
Patent GB-190017900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Calipering Throw-out Mechanism for Paper Feeding, Printing, Folding and like Machines.
Inventor: DEXTER TALBOT CHAMBERS
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 17,900. Dexter, T.. C. Oct. 9. Feeding sheets; stopping and starting apparatus; folding paper.-Relates to sheet callipering and throw-out mechanism for paper feeding, folding, ruling, and other machines, for stopping the machine when two or more sheets are fed or passed through' the machine. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the sheets are fed forwards from the pile P by the feeders 7 to the driven rollers 4 with which drop-rollers 5 in arms 6 co-operate. On a bracket 35 attached as at 36 to the framing, is the lower fixed part 40 of the callipering-arrangement, over the roundedprominence 40<a> of which the sheets pass as they are fed forward. The upper callipering- member, comprising the curved foot 45 and arm 47, 50, is pivoted at 46 on the bracket 35. The arm 50 is adjustable relatively to the arm 47 and foot 45 by set-screws 49 and pin 51. The arm 50 carries a bowl 60 engaging a cam 13 on the main operating-shaft 10 of the machine. A cam 11 on the shaft 10 operates a roller 25" on an arm 25 on a shaft 20 which operates to disengage the throw-out clutch. The clutch may also be operated, when desired, by hand, by means of an arm 30 and rod 31 &c. The arm 25 is provided with a weight 28 adjustable on an arm 27. When a sheet has passed on to the prominence 40<a>, the recess 15 of the cam 13 permits the arm 50 to move to the right under the pull of the spring 57 until stopped by the adjusting-screw stop 56 so as to engage and hold up the arm 25, if only one sheet is fed, until the recess 12 of the cam 11 has passed the roller 25<a>. If, however, more than one sheet has been fed, the foot 45 and arm 50 are stopped before the arm reaches the position for holding up the arm 25, whereupon the arm 25 drops when permitted by the cam recess 12. and disengages the clutch to stop the machine. Any suitable clutch may be used, the one described being the same as that described in Specification No. 11,249, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190102837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Apparatus for Taking Panoramic Views.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2837. Imray, O., [Luino & Co., A.]. Feb. 9. Cameras; roller slides.-Relates to improvements in a panoramic camera described in Specification No. 8674, A.D. 1900. In this Specification a diaphragm or mask is placed between the lens and the focal plane to shade off the edges of the section of the image thrown at any instant on the film. The aperture in the diaphragm is a slit with parallel or with inclined sides ; the sides may also be toothed or wavy. The diaphragm consists preferably of a tube 19, Figs. 5 and 6, with suitably-shapad slots in opposite sides of the tube, by turning which the shape or size of the slit may be adjusted. In another form, the slit is formed by spring plates 2, 3, Fig. 7, actuated by set-screws. The length of film exposed is registered by worm-gear mechanism driven by the roller which feeds the film. The end of each section of film is pricked off by a spring-supported point mounted behind the camera and actuated by an external slide. Before removing the receiving-spool, a length of black paper is wound over the sensitive film by the application of an external key.
Patent GB-190107281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sounding Machines
Inventor: WHYTE WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7281. Whyte, W. D. April 9. Sounding-apparatus.-The crank m of the winding-machine, shown in section, is adjustable radially on an arm n loose on the shaft b. A tooth r on the inner end of the arm m is adapted to engage with a peripheral recess in a boss s fixed on the shaft b. By the radial adjustment of the arm m it can thus be made either to engage or disengage with the shaft b. Braking is effected by the usual blocks e, f on radial arms from a boss j, to which a handle k is also fixed. Cam or inclined surfaces occur between the boss and the fixed block g, so that, as the handle is rotated, the brake is applied. In a modification, the brake blocks are operated radially by a hand-wheel and screw. In another modification, the radial movement is effected by a cam.
Patent GB-190107434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Sheet Metal Boxes.
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 7434. Collins, J. April 11. Cans and canisters. - Sheet-metal boxes for biscuits, sweets, and other articles, are made airtight to preserve the contents. The top B and the bottom may engage with the body A, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, or otherwise, being secured by soldering. An aperture or a hand hole B<1> formed in the top is covered by a plate C soldered to the top, the plate having preferably a ring c to facilitate detachment. A suitable cup lid D, hinged or otherwise, is used.
Patent GB-190114464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Transmitting, Varying the Speed of, and Reversing the Direction of, Rotary Motion
Inventor: HEYMANN EMMA
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 14,464. Heymann, E. July 16. Eccentrics.-Relates to variable-speed and reversing gear for motor cars &c. The shaft 10 carries three variable-throw eccentrics, set at 120‹ apart, which drive the shaft a by means of reversible friction-ratchet clutches. The eccentrics are slotted to fit over squares formed on the shaft 10, which is made hollow to take a rod 32 ; this rod may be built up in sections, and is made with recesses separated by inclined webs 33 ; wedges 23, 24 extend between the webs and the bottoms of the slots in the eccentrics, so that by moving the' rod sideways the radius of the eccentrics may be varied.
Patent GB-190115519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Despatch Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,519. Lamson Pneumatic Tube Co., [Lamson Consolidated Store Service Co.]. July 31. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-Relates to the receiving-terminal. The carrier travels into the blind end of the transit tube B beyond the junctions of a suction branch J and a delivery branch D<3>, and is returned into the latter by the cushion of air due to its impetus. It is guided by a switch C', which is pulled over on a pivot C' by a spring C<6> after a latch B<3> has been tripped from a lever B‹ which bears against a spring arm C<3> on the switch. Its passage into the delivery branch re-sets the lever B<6>, and the spring arm thus put in tension again slowly restores the switch. The mouth, Fig. 5, of the delivery branch is closed by a weighted door D<10> under a latch E, which is released by the carrier striking a lever E<4>. The weight of the carrier then overbalances that of the door.
Patent GB-190119720-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Producing Soluble Products from Amylaceous Bodies
Inventor: ASHWORTH ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-10-03
Granted: 1902-09-01
Abstract: 19,720. Ashworth, A. Oct. 3. Starch.-Relates to the preparation of soluble products from amylaceous bodies. Starch or other similar substance is treated with a chlorate and acid, with or without the addition of a catalytic agent such as vanadium chloride, or copper sul- phate or chloride. After treatment, the material is washed to free it from acids and mineral salts.
Patent GB-190121416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Foldable Hoods for Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: MUTCH JAMES
Filed: 1901-10-25
Granted: 1902-10-24
Abstract: 21,416. Mutch, J. Oct. 25. Tarpaulin supports; covers, wagon.-A number of arched supports A, B mounted on trolleys Dare arranged so that they may be moved backwards or forwards in a manner similar to that indicated in Specification No. 881, A.D. 1899. Fig. 3 shows the body of a wagon having four trolleys on each side, the cover E being in sections e<1> one of which is shown looped up, while the end is collapsed owing to two of the trolleys on each side being brought together. The inner plates of the end trolleys have catches d<5> secured to a chain mounted on wheels h<6> carried by shafts h<7> and driven by spur gearing h<4>, h<5> from the shaft H, which has end handles h<2>. Each standard A is secured to a pivoted socket C, Fig. 21, and has notches a<4>, Fig. 14, for the reception of wedges a<3> of the clamps a<1> to which the sections of the cover E are secured by studs. Six of the standards A have spring arms b<1>, Fig. 17, united by curved spars b<2> which produce ridges in the stretched cover for deflecting rain. Each of the trolleys D is a hollow box having rollers which run on the rails F and hollow trunnions d<6> on which the socket C, Fig. 21, is pivoted. Through the trunnion d<6> passes the pin d<8>, Fig. 30, of a cam d<7>, and this pin has a spring handle d<9>, Fig. 21, with a lug d<22>, Fig. 26, which engages a recess d", Fig. 27, in the frontal latch d<11>, which has a heel d<13>. In each of the four trolleys marked 2, 2*, 3, 3*, Figs. 17 and 18, a hollow "skid" d<14> is pivoted to the cam d' and rests on the rail F in line with a fixed pointed " share " d<16>, Fig. 27. As the trolley 1* moves up to the trolley 2* the point of the share on 1<0> lifts the skid d<14> on 2<0>, which then acts on a lever to release the cam d<7>. Continued movement of the trolleys 1*, 2* releases the cam on the trolley 3<0>, which may be moved up to the trolley 4*, and, if the eight handles d<9> are turned by hand so as to engage the heels d<13> and release the latches d<11> from the points c<1> of the sockets C, the parts may be turned down as shown in Fig. 19 Pivoted latches d<17>, d<17*>, Fig. 18, engage the catches d<18> so as to couple the trolleys successively and automatically when they are pushed up together. Stops f<2> fixed to the rails trip the latches and uncouple the trolleys when they are drawn back again.
Patent GB-190121451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarum Clocks.
Inventor: HAUCK PHILIPP
Filed: 1901-10-25
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 21,451. Hauck, P. Oct. 25. Alarms.-In order to allow the setting and releasing mechanism to be as large as possible, it is placed at the back of the clock, and consists of a spur-wheel dial a, friction-tight between the releasing-cam c and the setting-hand b, all three being upon an arbor separate from the movement. A pinion f upon the prolonged arbor of the hourhand drives the wheel continuously, and the cam rotates with it after being set by a key applied to the arbor square m. The construction and action of the cam are shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190123455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Rolling of Metal Tubes and other Hollow or Solid Bodies
Inventor: BECK ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 23,455. Beck, A. E. Nov. 19. Rolling.-Gapped rolls for rolling tubes or other hollow or solid bodies have eccentric grooves forming the working surfaces, the portions B, B<1>, which effect the reduction of the work D, being of equal radii and struck from centres b, b<1>, while the portions C, C' are of unequal radii and are struck from centres c, c<1>, presenting a pass of constant oross-section to effect the finishing. The maximum radius or eccentricity of the portion C' is adjacent to the portion B<1>, while the corresponding point of the portion C is at the opposite end. The eccentricity of one portion increases, while the other diminishes, so that one groove moves slightly faster than the other, thus having a planishing effect on the work. The centres of the rolls are at a, a<1>.
Patent GB-190124970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors applicable for use as Grapnels.
Inventor: JOYNER FLETCHER
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 24,970. Joyner, F. Dec. 7. Anchors; grapnels.-Anchore, which can also be used as grapnels for raising cables and the like, are formed with folding and removable flukes 10 having their shanks 11 shaped to journal in bearings 6, and provided with stops 12, 13 to engage similar stops 14, 15 in the head 5. Of the lugs or webs 8, 9, each of the lugs 8 has a perforation adapted to coincide with one or the other of similar perforations 17, 18 in the shanks 11, and each of the lugs 9 a perforation in which is secured a chain 20 carrying a pin 21. The flukes may be removed when the pins 21 are withdrawn from the perforations in the shanks 11 and in the lugs 8, or they may be secured in either the opened-out or the folded-down position by passing the pins 21 through the perforations in the lugs 8 and through the perforations 18, 17, respectively. The stock 1 is weighted at 2 to ensure the anchor assuming the correct position when cast. The Provisional Specification states that the flukes maybe arranged to move simultaneously.
Patent GB-190125013-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Lighting Gas Lamps at a Distance by Means of an Electric Current.
Inventor: STOLTENHOFF HUGO
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25,013. Stoltenhoff, H. Dec. 7. Actuating valves. - Gas valves and cocks are actuated electrically from a distance. The gas supply to burners B provided with pilot jets A is controlled by a rotary drum or valve b, which is actuated from the electromagnets g by means of a spring-controlled pawl s and a ratchet r. The lever h on the pawl may, however, be extended through the casing p to allow of the valve being actuated by hand independently of the electromagnets. One end of the drum b is open for the passage of the gas, and the slits c in its periphery are arranged to form a hit - and - miss valve. with the tube e, which is maintained in contact with the drum by a spring f. A hermeticallysealed casing a protects the electromagnets and the actuating-mechanism from being damaged by the gas. The construction may be modified in detail, as by placing the drum b outside instead of inside the tube a, and the arrangement of the parts may be such that, with a series of jets, the lighting and extinguishing of different jets can be effected in succession.
Patent GB-190209511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulating Compounds and in the Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: RANDOLPH LEONARD
IPC: H01B3/18
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 9511. Randolph, L. April 24. Japans; varnishes.-Relates to the preparation of a material suitable for use as an electric insulating-composition, an india-rubber composition or substitute, a plastic composition applicable for use for golf-balls, washers, joint-making packing &c., or for cells for secondary batteries. The base of the material consists of the residue of boiled oils in the manufacture of varnish. The lighter oils are first separated from the residue, and these, when treated with naphtha, may be used as japans or varnishes.
Patent GB-190209799-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Double Acting or Suction and Force Pump.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 9799. Bousfield, J. E., [Hopkins, E. W.]. April 28. Pump valves and valve gear. - Consists of a combined suction and force pump for gases or liquids. The piston is formed with a transverse cylindrical v a l v e chamber having four parts, two of which k<1>, k<3>, open to the opposite sides of the piston, while the other two k, k<2> are always in communication with the delivery g and suction f, respectively. These ports are controlled by a pivoted valve l, which is oscillated by a link p from an arm q, and is thus moved so that, while one end of the pump cylinder is open to the suction, the other is open to the delivery.