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Patent GB-189911801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Changeable-speed Gearing.
Inventor: FERRIS LESTER DENNIS
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 11,801. Ferris, L. D. Nov. 7, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Toothed gearing.-Relates to variable-speed gearing. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention in connection with a bicycle, the crank axle of which carries a disc 16, formed with a series of rings of holes, which drives the hind wheel by means of a pinion 9, spindle 7, and bevel gearing. The pinion is formed with a sleeve and, in order to vary the speed, can be moved along its spindle, on roller or ball bearings, by means of a lever 22, connected to a ring 14<a> between which and the ends of the sleeve are interposed springs. The rings of holes in the disc are connected by slots to allow the pinion to be moved from one to the other.
Patent GB-189912571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automobile or Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 12,571. Brookes, A. G., [Upham, G. B.]. June 16. Connecting-rods, engine; driving-gear.-Relates to motor vehicles with skeleton or tubular framing or undercarriage, and steam propelling-gear of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 12,670, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c.], and 12,671, A.D. 1899. The construction of the rocking levers, through which, as described in the Specifications, the engine drives the differential crank gear at the rear from two parallel plates, is also described. The connecting-rods M<12> engage with the rocking levers by a ball joint, and at the rear end are constructed as shown in Fig. 9. In this Figure, m<130> is a transverse head having semicylindrical seatings in the block 60 and in the caps 63, which permit lateral play of the connecting- rod relatively to the crank pin c<3>.
Patent GB-189918411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: RAUSCHER BELA
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,411. Rauscher, B., and Schilhan, J. Sept. 12. Windows. - Relates to the formation of tight-fitting j joints in sliding windows or sashes for railway and other vehicles. Fig. 1 shows the window in vertical section, and Fig. 3 in horizontal section. The batten h, as usual, engages with the projecting ledge on the moulding of the frame or door. The moulding n is recessed to receive the rod m, which is covered with felt, plush, or other material At the slides the bars e, covered with plush or other material, are fixed in the upper corner of the side bar o, and their covering extends sidewise towards the inner portion g, with recess in the moulding to receive the fabric when it doubles up. Grooved slide bars f to receive the bars e may be provided. The joint at the upper end is obtained by means of the spring- controlled rod b, the covering-cloth of which is caught in the moulding of the frame.
Patent GB-189918979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Turbine Wheels.
Inventor: ZOELLY HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,979. Zoelly, H. Sept. 20. Steam and gas turbines; impact-wheels.-A vane wheel for steam or gas turbines of the impactwheel or parallel-flow type is shown in the Figures. A series of blades a are secured between discs e, which are boltedtogether and secured on a shaft b. Each blade, as shown in Fig. 5, has a central ridge l and lateral channels k. The blades are laterally supported by discs h. By omitting the ridges the blades can be used for turbines of the parallel-flow type.
Patent GB-189921598-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Facilitating the Taking of Photographs by Artificial Light.
Inventor: BERNHOEFT CHARLES
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 21,598. Bernhoeft, C. Oct. 28. Lamps, actinic; lighting-arrangements.-Relates to the use of a flash lamp with reflectors and screws for lighting studios. The magnesium or like flash lamp d, Fig. 2, is suspended by a chain and pulleys d<1> and counterbalance d<2> from a perforated partition a<2> inside the reflector a. A pipe b for removing fumes is fitted to the back of the reflector. This lamp is mounted near the ceiling of the studio, in a suitable position for throwing the light on the sitter, white reflecting- surfaces and curtains being arranged around it to diffuse the light. The lamp is ignited by an electric battery, in the circuit of which the igniter and a spring switch are placed. The switch is closed by compressing an air ball, which at the same time releases the shutter.
Patent GB-189925606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Cooking Ovens and Steam Cooking Connections.
Inventor: PEARCE WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,606. Pearce, W. T. Dec. 28. Cooking-sloves.-The burner chamber A, for gas, oil, or solid fuel, opens into a fan-shaped tapering recess D, in a water boiler C and leading into the oven B. A flame and heat deflector L is provided. The gaseous products pass away by flues. The boiler is provided with a conical funnel dipping into the water and serving as an indicator of the water level, a cross-wire showing the normal level. On the top of the boiler are a number of openings surrounded by circular double flanges F, the annular space between each pair forming a seal in which dips the end of a detachable pipe G. The pipe G carries away the steam to a steam cooking-apparatus, such as H, a second similar seal P beiug provided between the cooker and the pipe. These seals soon become closed with water condensed out of the steam. A hot plate J, heated from the chamber A, is provided for boiling-utensils.
Patent GB-190004249-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Pickling Metal Strips, Sheets, and the like.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4249. Harrison, G., [New Process Coating Co.]. March 6. Pickling. - Hoop - iron, or other long iron or steel strip or sheet a to be pickled is coiled with a flexible open separator, to enable it to be treated in a small vat. The separator may be a corrugated strip b of copper or lead, or a series of wooden rods connected by wires. The strip and separator may be wound on a reel.
Patent GB-190004763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Coin Freed Mechanism for Goods Delivery Machines.
Inventor: ARGLES ALICE MARY
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 4763. Argles, A. M. March 13. Sale apparatus for newspapers, books, and the like, partly constituting i m - provements on the apparatus described in Specifications No. 7268, A.D. 1899, and No. 333, A.D. 1900. Storage.-The newspapers or books lie singly upon separate exposed shelves, one below another, each being retained on its shelf by a cover q attached to a bar p hinged behind the frame. The rear end of the pivoted bar is thickened, and rests on a pivoted detent g which prevents the cover from being lifted. Delivery mechanism; actuating - mechanism. - After prepayment, the pivoted detent underneath the hinged bar of the highest shelf is displaced towards the frame so that a spring lifts the cover off the book. The displacement of the detent is due to the lever action of a pallet b upon a vertical square shaft a, which is turned by pushing in a rod h against an arm e upon it. When the pushrod is released, a spring f pulling the arm e against a stop s re-sets the shaft so that the pallet, being loose upon it, drops to the next detent. Coin action.-Fig. 5. A #shaped detent l prevents the push-rod h from having more than a slight movement, till a coin n is dropped upon a shelf j, where it transmits the thrust from a pin m on the push-rod to a pin k on the detent.
Patent GB-190011464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driers for Peat and other Materials.
Inventor: JONES GEORGE BLACKBURNE
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 11,464. Jones, G. B. June 25. Cooling air.-An appliance for drying peat and other materials is fitted with an appliance for cooling air for cooling the dried material as shown in Fig. 1. Air from the atmosphere passes through pipes i, j placed in a cold-water tank H, or corresponding arrangement, and is withdrawn through a pipe K. The combined cross-sections of the pipes i and also those of the pipes j are slightly larger than that of the pipe K, to allow for the friction of the moving air.
Patent GB-190012572-A (GB)
Title: Combined Garment-hanger and Scissors.
Inventor: BRAUNSCHWEIG HERMANN ADOLF
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1901-07-12
Abstract: 12,572. Braunschweig, H. A. July 12. Hooks.-Relates to a combined hook and scissors. Fig. 1 shows the device as a pair of scissors, and Fig. 2 as a hook for hanging clothes &c. The branch B is hollow, and contains a spring B<1>, which acts on the lug A<1> and is formed with a hook H. The part A may be rested on a ledge or driven into a wall &c. X. A lug A<2> snaps into a hole B<2>, and holds the scissors in the closed position. A name plate P may be fitted to the branch A, and a small magnifying-glass to the branch B at S. The branch A may be grooved to form a file, and the device may be provided with a corkscrew &c.
Patent GB-190015635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cash Boxes or Tills.
Inventor: SCHRUMPF ADOLF
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 15,635. Schrumpf, A. Sept. 3. Money and cash boxes.-A case a, having a sliding cover h which can be locked, is divided by a false bottom d into an upper compartment which contains a tray f and a lower one containing a locked drawer m. The tray is divided into four cups g, or has at the centre a shoot n descending to a slot o in the false bottom.
Patent GB-190016212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Laces.
Inventor: SEMPLE DAVID SMITH
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 16,212. Semple, D. S. Sept. 12. Lacing-fastenings. -The ends of laces for boots &c. are fastened by means of special fastenings attached to one flap. One form of fastening comprises a piece of metal bent to the form shown in Fig. 2, the lace being wound round the neck and then passed through the eyes. In another form, shown in Fig. 4, a stud having a perforated head is used. Fig. 7 shows a saucershaped fastener, having perforations D' for the lace, which is attached by stitching through holes D<1>. A hook of the form shown in Fig. 8 may be used, The hook being attached by turning over its shank as shown in dotted lines. The lace is secured by winding it round the shank E<4> and threading it through the eye E<2>.
Patent GB-190018707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Micro-telephonic Apparatus.
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 18,707. Lake, H. H., [Telephon - Fabrik Actiengesellschaft vorm. J. Berliner]. Oct. 19. Telephones.- Microtelephonic apparatus is a rranged with the core of the receiver electromagnet c extended to form a hook or eye for suspending the apparatus. The handle g is provided with a tilting switch spring h connected to line by the screw d and arranged to complete the call circuit at i a n d the microphone circuit at k. e and f are two insulated finger-pieces.
Patent GB-190018747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Meters for Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: PROCTOR BARNARD SIMPSON
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 18,747. Proctor, B. S., and Proctor, H. F. Oct. 20. Impulse meters.-A meter for water or other liquids consists of a fixed cylinder C within which revolves a concentric cylinder D. Rows of radial vanes E on the cylinder C alternate with rows of inclined vanes F on the cylinder D, and the liquid passes in the space B between the cylinders, thereby communicating motion to the cylinder D. When the flow is considerable, the liquid enters through a valve or valves G, but, when the flow is small, this valve closes, and the liquid passes through one e o r more orifices or tubes H and impinges upon the vanes F as a jet, or the orifices may be formed as slots or channels in the valve or valve seating. Magnetic means are arranged for transmittiug the motion of the cylinder D to a counter or recorder A. These means may consist of a magnet or magnets J, mounted on the spindle of the cylinder and arranged to act upon another magnet or magnets K mounted outside the casing of the meter and coupled to the counter or recorder.
Patent GB-190105015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Sodium Bichromate.
Inventor: SPENCE FRANCIS MUDIE
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5015. Spence, F. M., Spence, D. D., Spence, H., Hood, J. J., and Craig, T. J'. I. March 9. Sodium bichromate.-Relates to a process of manufacturing sodium bichromate from a solution of sodium chromate, which may be prepared by furnacing chromium ores with lime and sodium carbonate. The solution of sodium chromate is treated in a closed vessel with carbonic acid and ammonia until half the sodium present has been precipitated as sodium bicarbonate, and the solution contains equal molecular proportions of sodium chromate and ammonium chromate. The solution is separated, and heated until all the ammonia has been expelled and sodium bichromate remains. The ammonia is collected and employed for a fresh operation. The sodium bicarbonate, which also contains any lime that may have been present in the solution, is employed for furnacing a fresh quantity of chrome ore, either directly or after it has been heated to expel carbonic acid, which may be employed in treating a fresh quantity of sodium-chromate solution.
Patent GB-190106061-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Printers' Varnish and Ink.
Inventor: WASS ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-22
Granted: 1902-06-21
Abstract: 6061. Wass, A. G. March 22. Varnishes.-Printers' varnish of any desired viscosity is made by dissolving a suitable quantity of resin in mineral oil of specific gravity 880 to 920.
Patent GB-190106878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Indigo from alpha-isatineanilide.
Inventor: SHILLITO THOMAS RICHARD
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 6878. Shillitto, T. R., [Aniline Colour and Extract Works, formerly Geigy & Co., J. R.]. April 2. alpha-Thioisatine is produced by acting upon alpha-isatineanilide (see Specifications No. 15,416 and 15,497, A.D. 1899), in an acid solution with sulphuretted hydrogen. For this purpose, caustic soda solution saturated with sulphuretted hydrogen is mixed with a solution of alpha-isatine-anilide dissolved in concentrated sulphuric acid, whereupon the thio compound is precipitated. Dyes, artificial.-The alpha-thioisatine prepared as above described is converted into indigo and sulphur by the action of strong or weak alkaline reagents, preferably a dilute solution of sodium carbonate at about 60‹ C. The sulphur is extracted either by boiling the product with sodium sulphide, filtering, and drying, or by drying the product and treating it with carbon bisulphide in an extracting- apparatus. alpha-Thioisatine yields with hydrazines colouring-matters which are more reddish or bluish than those similarly obtained from isatine.
Patent GB-190107784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Window Sashes, Casements Fanlights and the like.
Inventor: MAITRE JOHN BRACHE LE
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 7784. Le Maitre, J. B. April 16. Windows; window holders; window opening and closing apparatus; casements.-Fig. 3 shows worm gearing for raising, lowering, and holding a sliding sash A in any required position without the use of balance weights and cords. A worm d<3>, operated by a handle or endless cord, gears with a wormwheel d<2> on a spindle d<1> carrying a worm-screw D, which gears with a rack B inserted in a recess in one of the sash stiles. The other side of the sash is supported by a round-nosed sliding bolt J, which is forced into engagement with a rack J<1> by a spring j<3> , and can be locked by a handle or key. Friction rollers a<2>, carried by the sash, bear against metal guide-plates fixed to the frame. Spur-wheels may be interposed between the cord pulley and the worm spindle d<3> to increase the speed. For fanlights and casements, the racks or stays project outwards, and are operated in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190108302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Putting Together or Building Up Wood Grids for Gas Purifiers, and the like
Inventor: HAWLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8302. Hawley, J., Hawley, J. W., and Hawley, W. April 23. Grids and gratings.-An apparatus, for assembling together the parts which compose a wooden grid or grating, for use in a gas purifier or for other purposes, is formed of standards A, each supporting two magazines or slides, one B for the spacers E, and the other C for the wooden bars D, the spacers and bars being shaped as shown in Fig. 4. The spacers drop one at a time by gravity into the path of the ram M and stand upon their edges. The bars are supported by the upper triggers G. When the latter are withdrawn, the lower bar drops upon the bottom triggers H, and, when these in their turn are withdrawn, the top triggers support the next higher bar and the first bar falls upon the table F. The ram then pushes both spacer and bar forward upon the bolts b. To perform these movements, motion is imparted by a pulley T to a shaft S, and from the latter by a pinion to a toothed wheel R on the shaft P. The shaft P carries a double or divided cam N, which forces forward the arm L at every revolution, the arm being afterwards returned by a weight X carried by a cord. The arm L is firmly connected to the ram M, and is also pivotally connected to the lever K, which actuates, by means of connecting- rods J, J<2>, a box I carrying the triggers G, H. The abutment Z and the standards and their connected parts are adjustable to suit the size of the grids to be made.
Patent GB-190114294-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Regulating the Supply of Water and Liquid Fuel to Steam Generators.
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,294. Simpson, J. July 13. Feedwater, controlling.-Relates to pumps for supplying water and liquid fuel to instantaneous steam generators for motor cars, especially to generators of the kind described in Specification No. 18,081, A.D. 1900. A resilient connection is interposed between the plunger c of the water pump (to which the plunger d of the liquid fuel pump is attached) and the operating rod i, such connection preferably consisting of a helical spring f between a collar g on the plunger and the adjustable head j of a sleeve attached to the rod i. The supplies of water and liquid fuel are thus automatically reduced as the resistance to the passage of water through the generator increases. A rigid connection may however be made by interposing the block k between the end of the sleeve h and the collar e. The usual hand-operated plunger o is provided.
Patent GB-190115648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bodice and Corsets Steels.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,648. Heys, W. B., [Ufer, H. G.]. Aug. 2. Corsets ; dresses. - Relates to steels for corsets and bodices. Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 a rear view, of a steel. It consists of a strip of steel surrounded by an envelope b of tough paper or thin woven fabric, which is firmly cemented upon the steel and may be subsequently embossed or otherwise ornamented. At each end of the steel there is an eyelet c, c' and a cap d, d<1>. Upon the central part of the steel is clamped a plate e, which serves to secure the envelope additionally on the steel, and to increase its resistance to bending, while the stiffener may be sewn in place through the openings f, f<1> at the side of the plate.
Patent GB-190117229-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self Acting Draining Cock for the Cylinders of Steam Engines and also for the Cylinders of Steam Hammers and Air Compressors.
Inventor: FORREST JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,229. Forrest, J. Aug. 28. Steam hammers.-Consists in a form of selfacting draining-cock fur the steam cylinders. Figs. 1 and 3 show two forms of the invention. The casing a is fitted below the lowest part of the cylinder, and contains a valve b which is acted on by a spring c so as to tend to keep open. The cylinder is thus drained whenever the pressure in it ceases. At other times the valve b is closed by the pressure in the cylinder acting on the piston e.
Patent GB-190124098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 24,098. Thornber, T., and Leachs, Ltd. Nov. 27. Mechanical stoking. -Relates to apparatus of the kind in which coal is fed by reciprocating rakes or plungers to revolving fans, which project it into the furnace, and in which oscillating deflecting - plates are provided to distribute the coal over the fire. The " rakes or rams " G, which feed the fuel from each hopper I to a pair of fan boxes E, E, are operated by the lever K, which is pivoted at k and worked by a crankpin on the wheel L. The joint pin j, by which the motion is transmitted, is adjustable in slots to vary the stroke of the rams. The lever K is prolonged to operate " rakes or agitators" H in the hoppers by means of spring-mounted tappets h. Two oscillating deflecting-plates P, P' are provided for each furnace (one for each fan). These plates are oscillated by means of a cam on the face of the wheel S, which through suitable levers T and links U operates one plate of each pair. The motion is transmitted to the other plate of each pair, in a contrary direction, by a centrally-pivoted lever. The play of the plates is adjusted by varying the effective length of the links U by shifting the pins connecting them to the levers T.
Patent GB-190207042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle-Boxes for Railway Wagons, Trucks, or like Vehicles.
Inventor: LOCKER THOMAS
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 7042. Locker, T., and Schofield, A. March 22. Axle-boxes, self - adjusting brasses for. The bearing-plate E, which tapers from its centre towards its ends, as shown in Fig. 3, is placed between the partition A<1> and the bearing-brass F, and is held in position by lips E', which engage with the ends of the seat of the partition A<1>. The brass F has hollow pins F<1> pass through holes in the plate E and flanges F<2> resting between lugs A<2> in the box C. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-The partition A<1> has holes, which permit oil to pass through the hollow pins F<1> to the journal D.
Patent GB-190208136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Fittings for the Overhead Trolley Wires of Electric Tramcars.
Inventor: HILL GEORGE
Filed: 1902-04-08
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 8136. Hill, G. April 8. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors, supports for. The screw cap b is locked on the hanger or bracket a by bending lugs c<1> on an intermediate washer up and down into notches on the flanges of the cap and hanger respectively.
Patent GB-190215255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Soldering Lamps
Inventor: SVENSON JOHAN VICTOR
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 15,255. Svenson, J. V. July 8. Soldering, lamps for. In a soldering lamp burner having a coil of pipe a, a nozzle b located axially with relation to the coil, and a mantle c surrounding the coil and having air inlets d at its end, a partition e with a central aperture surrounding a tube f is arranged within the mantle above the air inlets to prevent the flame striking back against the air inlets. The tube f conducts the current of vapour, petroleum, or the like, against the coil of pipe.