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Patent GB-190001831-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Hydrochloric Acid Directly from Chlorine and Hydrogen.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-29
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 1831. James, R. W., [Pataky, H. & W.]. Jan. 29. Hydrochloric acid.--Hydrogen and chlorine in molecular proportions are simultaneously passed over carbon, when they quietly combine to form hydrochloric acid. A vessel, preferably of clay, is immersed in a water bath so as to be heated or cooled thereby, and is fed with coarsely-powdered charcoal. The gases are then introduced. When the process is in operation, and the gases are continuously supplied, hydrochloric-acid gas is continuously evolved.
Patent GB-190002946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blackboards for Schools and the like.
Inventor: GOFFRE PAULINE
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 2946. Goffre, P. Feb. 14. Pictures &c., hanging on walls. - A blackboard consists of an endless band of linoleum running upon rollers carried in the frame 2 and connected by means of a chain and toothed wheels. An adjustable backing 14 is used to support the pressure of the writer's hand. The frame may be used to hold maps &c. In a modification, a rectangular frame is secured directly to a wall
Patent GB-190003055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
Inventor: BUDDE CARL CHRISTIAN LEOPOLD G
Filed: 1900-02-15
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3055. Budde, C. C. L. G. Feb. 15. Matches.-A headless match may be made by dipping a wooden or other splint, previously impregnated with water, into a hot concentrated solution of chlorate of barium, calcium, strontium, lead, or other divalent or polyvalent metal, and then coating the dipped end with a thin layer of composition containing bichromate of potassium, or other bichromate of the alkali metals. A suitable composition contains 24À5 parts of chlorate of potassium, 9À6 parts of sulphur, 10 parts of oxide of copper, 5 parts of bichromate of potassium, and 5 parts of glue or other adhesive. The chlorate of the divalent or polyvalent metal may, if desired, be mixed with the composition containing the bichromate, and the paraffined splints may be dipped in the mixture.
Patent GB-190009041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Displaying Goods.
Inventor: APPELBEE HORACE RIDLEY
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9041. Appelbee, H. R. May 16. Displaying.-Goods are displayed in shops and shop windows by means of a holder b, which is adapted to revolve round a fixed part a, being rotated by gearing or otherwise. The holder moves on wheels or rollers. Instead of a central fixed part, the whole may be adapted to rotate, or it may be in concentric sections adapted to rotate in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190011653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Joints of Earthenware or other Pipes
Inventor: EWING ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-06-27
Abstract: 11,653. Ewing, R. June 27. Spigot-and-socket joints. - A spigot-and-socket joint for earthenware and other pipes, shown in Fig. 1, having an annular eccentric shoulder B in the socket, as described in Specification No. 30,241, A.D. 1897, is provided with projections A, Fig. 2, in order to prevent lateral movement and to maintain alignment. The annular recess D is provided to hold a roll of clay or other plastic material. When liquid cement has to be poured into the socket, one or more holes are provided in the upper wall, and an annular eccentric shoulder with side projections, such as the projections A, is also provided.
Patent GB-190012615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Frames, Bridges, and Soundboards of Pianofortes.
Inventor: HALLE CLIFFORD ROBERT STEPHEN
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,615. HallÚ, C. R. S. J. July 12. Pianofortes.-In order to obtain a larger soundboard, the wrestplank c is made narrower than usual, and the soundboard b is carried up to it. By this arrangement a sound board 5 or 6 inches wider than usual is obtained. The bridge k, which is usually carried by the wrest-plank, is in the present case carried by studs f, which pass through holes in the soundboard, and are attached to the iron frame g, leaden washers j being used, if necessary, to deaden any metallic sound which might otherwise result from the arrangement.
Patent GB-190013124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Slide Valves of Steam Engines.
Inventor: BINKS CHARLES
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,124. Rinks, C. July 20. Slide valves; valve chests a n d casings.-Relates to compound engines with tandem cylinders and cylindrical slide valves, and consists in the provision of two independent slide valves C, C<1> in the valve chamber A with a piston F between them for the purpose of dividing the steam space in the valve chamber without the use of a stuffing-box. The piston F may be balanced by a second piston at the upper end of the valve spindle. The live steam supply pipe is at H, the final exhaust at H', and G is a passage for conveying the exhaust from the high-pressure to the lowpressure cylinder.
Patent GB-190015868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Separating Fuel Oil from Water.
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 15,868. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co., Sir, W. G., and Orde, E. L. Sept. 6. Decanting.-Relates to means for separating water from oil used as fuel. The supply pipe c is hinged or flexibly mounted within the tank, and carries a float d, so that its open end r is always a certain distance below the surface of the oil. A steam-heating coil p is provided in proximity to the end of the pipe, to facilitate the separation of the oil and water. The pipe is preferably guided by a curved bar k provided with stops l, m. A spring n and wire o prevent shocks on the sudden fall of the pipe.
Patent GB-190018170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ice and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BUIK EMERTON CLAUDE
Filed: 1900-10-12
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 18,170. Buik, E. C., and Vincent, G. T. Oct. 12. Ice-making.-A film of water is caused to flow on to one or more cells or boxes a of rectangular or other form, the water and cells being maintained below the freezing-point. The cells may be inclined or otherwise placed, and the film of water may be supplied by a partiallysubmerged roller b revolving in a trough c against a scraper d, or by an adjustable slit-like opening in the water reservoir. The cells or the means for supplying the water may be adjustable with regard to each other.
Patent GB-190100366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dark Room Apparatus for Testing the Sight of the Eyes of Human Beings by Means of a Retinoscope Mirror, and for other purposes.
Inventor: DAVIDSON FREDERICK NATHANIEL
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 366. Davidson, F. N. Jan. 7. Sight-testing apparatus.- For the practice of retinoscopy, a d a r k collapsable chamber k is provided, with open ends. Fig. 5 show the apparatus extended for use, and Fig.12 2 shows it folded up. The end a, in front of which the patient stands under a lamp d, is attached to a hinged baseboard f, in which the opposite end h slides. The mirror i is free to rotate in a ring carried by a pin fitting a socket y on one flap of a hinge x carried by a standard v, bolted at w to a slide t. A universal joint is thus obtained.
Patent GB-190100977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-conducting Floors.
Inventor: MATTHEWS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 977. Matthews, C. W. Jan. 15. Fireproof and sound-deadening coverings and compositions. -Equal parts by measure of fine or granulated iron slag, sawdust, cork, and Portland, Roman, or other hydraulic cement, with or without colouring-matter, are thoroughly mixed in a dry state, and water is added just before the composition is used. The mixture is applied in the same manner as cement, and the floor produced is stated to be proof against fire, sound, vermin, and dirt, and soft to the tread.
Patent GB-190103341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas Heating Appliances.
Inventor: HARVEY EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 3341. Harvey, E. C. Feb. 15. Gas stoves; gasalier and gas-bracket attachments for heating.-Relates, principally, to improvements in the incandescent removable heating-appliances, used in connection with ordinary gas brackets, which are described in Specification No. 19,933, A.D. 1900. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the ordinary burner a', having a gallery a<1>, is provided with a loose sleeve b having air inlets b<1> and supporting a burner b<2> and cage c. The cage supports an openwork dome or arch d, above which is placed the asbestos or other suitable refractory material e, the whole being covered by a hinged cap c'. In a modification, the dome is supported upon the burner b<2>. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a moulded solid block of asbestos e is employed, having a dome-like cavity e<2> and perforations e<5>. It is supported by projections e<4> or arms resting on the cage c. Other forms of this modification are shown, in which the block is cupshaped, and is provided with external ribs or projections. or is simply perforated. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the cover b for the ordinary burner a' is modified, being flared in the lower part. The air and gas mix in a chamber b<3>, from which they escape by slots b<4> and are ignited. The asbestos is partly supported by arches d. In other modifications, this mixing or regenerating chamber is differently shaped, holes are used instead of slits for the escape of air and gas, and the asbestos is supported at the sides by a vertical talc ring some distance inwards from the cage. Some of these devices may be used with stationary heating-stoves designed to stand upon the floor.
Patent GB-190103986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vending Machines
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 3986. Boult, A. J., [Mills, H. S.]. Feb. 25. Measured quantities, delivering.-Rela t e to coin-freed apparatus for selling materials in bulk such as candy, peanuts, or the like. The material is contained in a round chamber B, which is secured by screws to the hinged door A<2> of the main casing A<1> and has its front formed by a pane of glass T. The projecting lower portion of the door forms a compartment to contain the actuating-mechanism, while a drum casting D, having a removable rearplate D', contains the delivery mechanism and forms a back to the said compartment. The coin entrance and fraud preventing mechanism are contained in an auxiliary compartment M attached to the door. The drum casing being open, above, to the bottom of the storage chamber and, below, to an open shoot S, S<1>, measured quantities are delivered by the rotation of a star-wheel C. The pockets l<2> of the wheel contain false spring bottoms l<3> held by adjusting- screws l<4> to change the measure. The shaft E of the delivery wheel, supported partly by the drum casing and partly by a bridge F on the door A<2>, ends forwardly in a double pin-wheel H, attached to it by a pin l<1>. A handle shaft I resting in the socket hub of this pin-wheel bears a radial arm I<2> having a concentric off-set I<3> in front. When the handle I is turned, the coin is thrust partly round the pin-wheel by the off-set and drives by pressure on one of the front pins. A spring J pulls the driving-arm back when the handle is released. After passing over the shaft in the circular race formed by a concentric guard q<2>, the coin drops down a shoot R on the left of the driving-arm. The coin inserted at a slot q at the top of the auxiliary compartment M passes fraud-preventing devices and rolls outside the guard q' from a lug q<1> to a deflector q<3> which gives it to the pinwheel. A pawl K, at the back of the pin-wheel, prevents reversal. Coins of insufficient weight are switched behind the pin-wheel by a heavy hanging baffle N. Iron counterfeits are retained by a hinged horseshoe-magnet P, but the cam head L<2> of a lever L, which is operated by the driving-arm, displaces the magnet over a fixed finger P<1>, which detaches the coin. A finger with a spring may be added, to close the coin entrance at each actuation, the weight of the magnet re-opening it.
Patent GB-190104178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Gauges of Paper Folding Machines
Inventor: CUNDALL JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4178. Cundall, J. S., Cundall, R. D., Cundall, W. D., and Cundall, H. C. Feb. 27. Folding paper; feeding sheets.-Relates to the adjustable gauges for determining the correct position of the sheets fed into folding - machines. Fig. 1 shows a plan of part of the table of a folding - machine, and Figs. and 3 show sections on the lines A-B and C-D respectively. The long gauge a has two lugs b sliding in the slots c, and has fixed to it screw-ended studs e passing through blocks f, also having lugs sliding in the slots c. The blocks f may be fixed i n any position by bolts h, passing through the slots c, and nuts j, and the gauge a may be finally adjusted to the position of the sheet n by the nuts q on the screws e. Springs r keep the nuts q up against the blocks f. On the gauge a is a rod l on which a stop piece or gauge k is adjustably fixed. A short gauge o is adjustable along the slot p by a screw e and block f &c. as described.
Patent GB-190112469-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Current Transformer for Telephones.
Inventor: BERTHELON BENOIT JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 12,469. Berthelon, B. J. June 18. Transformers for telephone systems, formed with three or four separate windings. Fig. 2 shows one arrangement. The coil A has three windings, the fine winding b being connected to the line-wires a. The outer coarse winding is connected to the receiver circuit c, c, and the inner coarse winding to the microphone circuit a, a, and also to the winding d of the transformer C. In the modified arrangement, Fig. 3, the coil C is omitted and the connections are arranged as shown, F being the receiver. In another modification, the coil is composed of four separate coils. The receiving- circuit may have several branches leading to several receivers. The receivers may be constructed with one or two electromagnets, as shown in Fig. 3<a>, or one magnet with two windings, as shown in Fig. 4<a>. A switch may be provided for cutting off the receiving-coil from the line-wires during transmission.
Patent GB-190112663-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Appliances for Spinning, Twisting & Winding Frame Building Motions.
Filed: 1901-06-21
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 12,663. Bancroft, J., and Howard & Bullough. June 21. Building-motions for spinning, twisting, and winding frames. The point of the heart cam E is provided with a sliding piece G, which rests against a second heart cam H loose on the spindle of the cam E. As the building of the cop proceeds, the cam H is rotated by the worm-wheel K, worm L, ratchet M, and a pawl which is operated at each rotation of the cam E ; I is a spring for preventing the piece G from falling from its guides. The cam H makes a half rotation during the winding of a set of cops, so that the successive layers of yarn wound thereon are of gradually increasing length.
Patent GB-190117075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bungs or Stoppers for Casks and other Storage Receptacles for Liquids Generating or Giving off Gases or Waste Vapours.
Inventor: ROSS JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 17,075. Boss, J., and Mackenzie, A. W. Aug. 26. Bungs; vent pegs and venting.-Casks and other storage receptacles are fitted with bungs a, Fig. 1, having on the undersides recesses b opening to the upper sides through perforations d, there being fitted in the recesses rubber discs e having fine perforations, which, when the discs are distended, as shown in dotted lines, by pressure from the inside or outside, enlarge to permit of venting. The bung may be fitted with a vent peg provided with a similar disc, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190121381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Thrashing Machines for Feeding in Sheaves and Cutting the Bands thereof
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES
Filed: 1901-10-24
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 21,381. Marshall, J. Oct. 24. Thrasking - machines.- Relates to means for cutting the bands of sheaves and feeding them into thrashing-machines. The sheaf is fed endways by an endless conveyer A to a drum B with pro- jections b, b, which feed it to the thrashing-drum C. A series of oscillating fingers D with sharpened plain or serrated edges are mounted over the drum B, to cut the band and loosen the sheaf before it passes to the drum C. The conveyer A and fingers D are operated by any suitable mechanism, such as that indicated in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190202751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: HARRIS LOUIS GIBSON
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 2751. Harris, L. G. Feb. 3. Gas manufacture, materials for.-A mixture is made of 50 gals. of water, 15 gals. of a mineral oil, 5 lb. of caustic potash, 4 lb. of sodium nitrate, 2 lb. of common salt, and 3 lb. of slaked lime. These proportions may be varied, and some of the ingredients may be omitted. The liquid is distilled, and the gas obtained superheated and afterwards purified. Any apparatus may be used. That shown consists of a heating chamber B, two distilling-retorts A fed from an upper tank K by tubes h and each containing a pan i, three superheating-retorts E, a tar receiver M, and a suitable condenser, purifier, and gas holder. The liquid may be fed continuously or intermittently. The temperature of distillation is from 1300‹ to 1500‹ F.
Patent GB-190205004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Instruments for use in Applying Eyelets, Studs and like Devices to Leather and other Material.
Inventor: SCHWARZWALD RAPHAEL
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 5004. Schwarzwald, R. Feb. 27. Eyleting. - Punching and eyeleting pliers are shown in sectional view in Fig. 1. Two levers 2, 4 are pivoted on a stud 1 and connected by pins 12, 13 to bell-crank levers 8, 10, which are connected by a pin 6, and pressed apart by a spring 7, and limited by an adjustable rod 31. The front end of the lever 2 carries a punch carrier 14 pivoted on a stud 16 and held in adjusted position by means of a pin 19, which engages corresponding holes in the carrier and is pressed forwards by a spring 17 and provided with a handle 18. The carrier is provided with one or more removable punches 21 and plungers or stamps 22 ; the punch openings in the carrier are provided with angled borings 23 for the exit of the punched-out scrap. The front end of the lever 4 carries an anvil 15, which is provided with matrices and secured on a rotating pin 24 having facets corresponding with the matrices and co-operating with the spring-pressed bolt 27. The punch matrices consist of hardened steel plates set slightly below the anvil surface and provided with central projections extending slightly above the anvil surface. The plunger matrices are made with holes for the point of the plunger and grooves or recesses for the heads of eyelets, eyelet studs, rivets, &c.
Patent GB-190206923-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collar Stud or the like.
Inventor: MILLIGAN JAMES WARD
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6923. Milligan, J. W., and Maguire, W. March 21. Studs and solitaires.-Collar, shirt, and wrist studs are formed with a tubular stem A, Fig. 3, which is retained by a flange a<1> in a base B, so that it is free to rotate and rock, and is provided with an inner tube C retained by a flange a<3> and split at the lower end, to form flexible jaws c<1>, c<2> to engage a neck d<2>, Fig. 2, on a wire stem d<1> of a top D.
Patent GB-190209215-A (GB)
Title: Closures for Bottles and other Vessels
Inventor: CHAPMAN EARLE EVERETT
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 9215. Chapman, E. E. April 21. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The neck 1 of the bottle &c., Fig. 1, is formed with an internal annular groove 2, and with an internal rim 3 having a number of depending projections 4. The exterior of the neck is preferably made straight and smooth, to prevent an ordinary cork &c. from being secured in the neck. The closure consists of a cap 5 having a depending projection 7, which is formed or provided with a disc or spider 10 carrying resilient fingers 11. A packing-washer 9 may be placed in a recess 8 formed between the projection 7 and the cap flange 6. The cap is placed in position and forced down until the fingers 11 engage in the recess 2. To remove the cap, it is twisted round until the fingers 11 are broken off by engaging the projections 4. Wires may be inserted in the fingers, to prevent them from becoming detached from the cap when broken off. After being once removed, the cap can only be used again as a closure while the vessel is in a vertical position. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the cover 12 is formed or provided with a plate or spider 14, having spring catches 15 to engage under the rim 3. A cork or stopper 16, reduced in diameter at its upper end 17 to permit the insertion of the catches 15, may be inserted in the neck before the cap is applied, and the cap may be provided with a barbed plate or rod 18, 19 adapted to enter the cork. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the neck of the vessel is provided with an internal bridge or spider 21, which is formed with tapering recesses 22, 23, adapted to permit the inward passage of the resilient wings 19 of the rods &c. 18, until they engage under the shoulder 24 of the recess 23. The cap 12 may be provided with a packing-disc 25, and is removed by rotating it until the rod 18 is broken. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the recesses 22, 23 are formed lower down in the neck, and a cork 27, which may have an annular flange 28, is employed to form a closure above the bridge 26.
Patent GB-190218779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying Waste-liquors or the like and Dehydrating the Residues contained therein
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 18,779. Lake, H. H., [Maschinenfabrik Buchau]. Aug. 26. Foul waters, treating ; filtering and straining.-Relates to the purification of waste waters which are derived from mines, pits, fuelblock or briquette manufactories, and the like and contain both heavy and light fine particles, and consists in a double filtering-apparatus for freeing the water from the solid admixtures and for recovering the latter in a dehydrated condition. The liquid is supplied at r to the upper filter i, in which are packed filtering-frames a covered with suitable cloths. The outlet at one end of the top of each frame a is provided with a flange and a packing-ring and projects through the wall of a discharge channel b, against which the flange is pressed by forcing the opposite end of the frame down against an inclined bar f. From the channel b the liquid overflows into an outlet pipe, or it may be led thereto directly through a valved passage e, when it is desired to observe the outftow from the individual filters. In the filter i, some of the solid particles settle and others rise to the surface. When a plug l is lifted, the liquid containing the floating particles flows by the passage c, nozzle g, and pipe h to the second filter k, which is also fitted with frames a covered with cloth. The outlets of these frames are at the bottom, and the filtered liquid is discharged into a trough. After the plug l has been replaced and liquid has ceased to escape, a ball valve n, closing the connection between the upper and lower filters, is raised, and the liquid and sediment in the upper filter descend into the lower one. where the sediment is freed from the water. While this last filtering operation is going on in the lower filter, impure liquid is again passed through the upper filter, and thus the process is rendered continuous. For removing the residue from the lower filter access is obtained to the filters by a door.