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Patent GB-189910047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing-tiles.
Inventor: LUDELING HENDRIK
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 10,047. Ludeling, H. May 12. Roofing-tiles.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 3 an end view, of interlocking roofing-tiles formed with passages A for the circulation of air for the-purpose of keeping the building cool in hot weather. A half-round groove C' at the bottom of one tile fits over a corresponding rib C at the upper edge of the tile below, and a rounded rib n under the side of the tile enters a groove in the edge of the adjacent tile. The upper surface of the tile is sunk or depressed, and the underside is bevelled or cut off at the lower end, so that a narrow slip is left between the overlapping tiles for the escape of air. A space is provided between the rib n and groove N for the escape of leakage water, and communicates by slots d with a drainage channel F. The tiles are made of a mixture of Portland cement and sand, and are formed with hanging nibs D for securing them to the laths or battens of the roof.
Patent GB-189912652-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tap for Water or other Fluids.
Inventor: HURRELL JEREMIAH
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,652. Hurrell, J., and Sturgeon, G. June 17. Self-closing valves; lift valves.- The casing of a selfclosing water tap consists o f t w o parts a, b secured together and fitted with a washer d, which serves as a seat for the spring- pressed valve e. The valve spindle g fits in a hole in the screwed plug h by means of which the valve is opened. In a modification, the plug is provided with a short upper spindle.
Patent GB-189924382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Land Cultivators.
Inventor: MOSS JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,382. Moss, J. W. Dec. 7. Harrows ; cultivators ; ploughs.-Relates to a self-propelling implement fitted with rotary discs and with a harrow for cultivating land. Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the implement. The main frame a is supported on rollers c and on a front steering-wheel d. The discs m are carried on a secondary frame b adjustable by means of screws on the frame a so that the discs may be raised or lowered as desired. An engine f is driven by steam from the boiler e, and drives a main shaft g from which the moving parts are all actuated. A worm g<2> on the shaft g drives a worm-wheel on a shaft h which is fitted with chain gearing to drive the rollers c and the harrows. A bevel-wheel g<4> on the forward end of the shaft getrs with a wheel j<1> on a vertical shaft j. A worm j<2> on the shaft i actuates two inclined shafts from which the discs m are driven. The front wheel d is driven by the gearing shown from a bevel-wheal j<3> on the shaft j. The wheel d is steered from a hand-wheel p on a shaft p<1> which carries a worm gearing into a wheel p<3> secured to the stem of the fork of the wheel d.
Patent GB-189924836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 24,836. Haythorn, J., and Haythorn Tubulous Boiler Syndicate. Dec. 14. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to various arrangements of boilers having headers at the front only, and to various improvements in the details of such boilers. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, inclined tubes A, having internal circulation tubes, are secured in divided headers having bosses in the plates where the tubes enter, the tubes being arranged in vertical rows, and there being preferably two rows to each header. The two divisions of each header communicate separately with the steam drum, which is provided with a curved partition B<4> as described in Specification No. 12,846, A.D. 1894. The inner division of each header is closed at the bottom, and the outer division is prolonged downwards to receive the lower ends of oppositely-inclined tubes C. These tubes are connected at the rear to tubes C<2> proceeding from the lower end of the inner division of the header, the triangular space between the two sets of tubes forming a combustion space for the furnace gases. The tubes A and the inner circulation tubes are secured in the header as shown to an enlarged scale in Fig. 4, the inner tubes having screwed collars engaging rings D<2> screwed into the partition. The openings D in the front of the header are closed by covers which are held in place by caps D<4> and screws, the caps having bayonet-joint connections to the header. In another arrangement, Fig. 5, pairs of reversely-inclined tubes are connected to a header having lateral divisions. The partition of the header runs from front to back except near the top, where it gradually turns until, at the top, it is transverse, so that the two compartments of the header communicate with openings arranged front and back in the steam drum connection. Tubes C, C<2> are also provided in this arrangement, the junction boxes F<3> at the rear being so constructed that the two lower tubes C communicate with a single upper tube C'. The lower ends of the tubes C are secured in boxes connected by tubes F<2> with one division of the header, while the tube C' opens into the other division. In a modification of this arrangement, instead of each divided header two separate narrow headers are provided, one being connected at the top to the steam drum, while the other, which is closed at the top, communicates below with the tubes C. Fig. 14 shows an enlarged cross-section through such a pair of narrow headers. In this case, separate lateral downcomers are provided. In this case also the covers at the front of the headers are secured by bridge-pieces H' engaging grooves at the sides of the header as shown in the enlarged sectional view, Fig. 14. In all cases, feed-heating tubes E<1> may be fitted at the rear or sides of the boiler, the upper connecting-tubes E<3> being in communication with the steam drum. As regards the tube joints, reference is made to Specifications Nos. 9570 and 12,846, A.D. 1894.
Patent GB-190002678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toys.
Inventor: WALKER ROSETTA JANE
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2678. Walker, R. J. Feb. 10. Spinning-toys; eggs.- An "Easter" egg, preferably made in three parts e, e<1>, e<2> and mounted on a foot f, is fitted with a vertical spindle s, the upper end of which car ies a model head &c. a. The spindle may be rotated by pulling a cord wound on the spindle or on a pulley thereon. The spindle carries a weight w, the momentum of which causes the cord to be rewound. The egg may form a receptacle for sweetmeats &c.
Patent GB-190003302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating or Arresting the Flow of Liquids, particularly applicable to Infants' Feeding Bottles.
Inventor: YOOLL FREDERICK RICHARD GRAHAM
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 3302. Yooll, F. R. G. Feb. 20. Feeding bottles; stoppers. - Relates to means for regulating the flow of liquids, more particularly for use in connection with infants' feeding- bottles, the Provisional Specifi. cation also stating that the invention may be employed for other liquid-regulating purposes. The tube C passes through a central perforation in the screw stopper A, which is preferably made in two halves, as shown, and held together by a rubber band B, but it may also be made solid. In the upper end of the stopper, lateral slots D, E are formed, these communicating with the central perforation through the narrower slits d, e. The slot D has parallel sides, and the slot E is wedgeshaped. By pulling the tube into the slot D, the flow is entirely cut off, while, by pulling it into the slot E, the flow can be regulated as required. The stopper is preferably unscrewed a half-turn before adjusting the tube. When the stopper is made in two halves, the abutting faces may be faced with rubber, or ground together, and one half may have pins fitting into corresponding recesses in the other, to prevent lateral movement.
Patent GB-190003922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: KRULL JOHANN HEINRICH FRIEDRIC
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 3922. Krull, J. H. F. Feb. 28. Miners' and l i k e safety lamps.-Electric incandescent lamps areenclosed in globes on portable air and water - tight holders, for use by miners, divers, and others. The lamp cap is screwed into a metal socket i<1>, secured on an insulator i by a forked metal plate and screws, a central contact being made with a bent metal plate ; these plates carry binding-screws holding the conductors at opposite sides of the insulator. A cord grip, consisting of two screw-threaded coned parts c with square ends e, is secured on the cable b by screwing a nut on it. These parts having been connected are placed in the hollow handle a, where the square parts of the cord grip enter a correspondinglyrecessed partition f <1>, and the insulator i fits on pins m projecting from a ledge. The insulator i is then secured by a sleeve p and a screwed coupling ring q. An insulating ring k is screwed on the lamp cap within the sleeve p. A rubber tube t is secured on the cable and a tubular extension of the handle, to make the joint tight, and the handle is then completed by screwing on a tube u, with a suspending eye v. A flanged globe r is secured on the holder by a screw ring s, which may carry a wire guard x.
Patent GB-190005663-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Street and other Lanterns.
Inventor: EDGAR WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 5663. Edgar, W. March 26. Street and like lamps.-The insertion of the lamplighter's torch E is facilitated by providing the pivoted flaps or doors A with guide-pieces D and with rollers B on the edge or edges of the flap or flaps. A curved edge or roller may be provided on the framing, and the movement of the flaps is limited by stops I. The constructions shown in Figs. 2 and 4, as well as slight modifications thereof, may be adapted to existing lamps.
Patent GB-190007265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Fecula and other Amylaceous Matters by Alkaline Chlorites and Hypo-chlorites for the Purpose of Obtaining a Product applicable to the Treatment of Hides to be Tanned.
Inventor: BRUEDER CHARLES
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 7265. Brueder, C. April 19. Hides and skins, raw, treatment of.-Relates to a modification in the process, for treating fecula and other amylaceous matters with chlorites and hypochlorites, described in Specification No. 17,650, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Starch &c.]. The fecula is treated with concentrated hypochlorites &c., thereby obtaining a liquid product applicable to the treatment of hides after their treatment with water.
Patent GB-190013361-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Treating and Preserving Hides, Skins, Furs and the like.
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 13,361. Riches. H. R., and Wool, Hide, and Skin Syndicate. July 24. Preservative compositions.-Relates to a process for treating hides, skins, furs, &c., to preserve them' during storage or transport, the process serving also to facilitate the subsequent tanning of the hides. The adherent fat &c. is first removed by a knife, and the flesh surface is then sprinkled with a powder consisting of vegetable or animal charcoal, or charcoal produced from paper or linen, (for the purpose of extracting moisture from the skin), borax, (as an antiseptic), alum or aluminium oxide or sulphate, (to facilitate subsequent tanning), and powdered cloves, (as an insecticide). The skins &c. are then rolled and packed for transport &c.
Patent GB-190018602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke or Smut Catchers, for Gas Brackets or the like
Inventor: NELSON MATILDA
Filed: 1900-10-18
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 18,602. Nelson, M. Oct. 18. Smut catchers for gas brackets and the like. The opal or other smut-catcher h is so mounted by the holder a and the clip c upon the gas bracket b that it remains over the flame whatever be the position to which the bracket be turned. The holder a may be strengthened by an adjustable stay a<1>.
Patent GB-190023190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing the Handles of Brooms to their Stocks
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEORGE
Filed: 1900-12-19
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 23,190. Williams, G. Dec. 19. Handles, fixing to stocks.-The handle F is secured in the hole in the broom stock E by a plate A, which has oppositely - pointing burrs, spikes, or the like B<1>, C<1> at its ends.
Patent GB-190102269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gun Mountings and in Sighting Apparatus for use therewith.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 2269. Schneider, C. P. E., and Canet, J. B. G. A. Feb. 1. Sights and methods of sighting; field carriages; mountings.-The object is to enable the elevation of the gun to be altered, for loading purposes or for changing the range, without disturbing the sighting. A bracket a, Figs. 1 and 4, carries the sights, and is pivoted to the left trunnion of the gun, the rear of the bracket having a toothed sector b gearing with a worm d, which worm is supported by a bracket e on the gun carriage and is rotated by gearing from the hand-wheel f. The bracket a also carries a second toothed sector c, Figs. 2 and 4, gearing with a pinion h, which pinion is supported by a bracket s on the gun cradle and is rotated by gearing from the hand-wheel k. The shaft t of the pinion h carries a vernier arm m, which travels over the fixed range scale n. Upon rotating the hand-wheel f, both sights and gun move together, but any rotation of the handwheel k affects only the gun, thus changing the elevation without disturbing the sighting. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the sight bracket d carries its operating hand-wheel h, which engages through gearing with a rack a fixed to the mounting. In this modification, the gun is trained about a vertical axis passing through the spade, which operation is effected by carrying the mounting 2 upon curved guides x, the curves of which have the spade as centre, the training movement being produced by a screwed cross-shaft 4, which is rotated by the hand-wheel 5. In other modifications, intended (1) for siege guns and guns of position, (2) for naval guns, and (3) for highangle-fire guns, the sight bracket and gun are elevated independently, but are locked together when the gun is aimed on a moving target. In another modification, the toothed sectors b, c of Fig. 4, in place of being carried on a bracket a pivoted to a gun trunnion, are formed as a curved double rack sliding in guides in the trail and cradle, a sighting-telescope being mounted on the upper end of the rack. With this modification, the rack may be made to slide only in guides in the trail, and it is then provided with a single row of teeth and is connected to the gun by an elevating-screw and to the sights by an arm sliding in the cradle.
Patent GB-190103139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wardrobes, Dressing Tables and the like
Inventor: ROBINSON MARSHALL
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 3139. Robinson, M. Feb. 13. Wardrobes, tables, &c.-The doors b of wardrobes, dressing-tables, &c., which may be fitted with mirrors c, are hinged at e to frames d which are hinged at f.
Patent GB-190103751-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Range Boilers
Inventor: POTTERTON THOMAS
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 3751. Potterton, T. Feb. 21. Cooking s t o v e s and ranges; boilers; flues.- A range coiler has flues A passing under the boiler, and flues U passing up the back thereof. Ribs B,D project into the flues, and conduct the heat to the boiler.
Patent GB-190104180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Buffers for Use with Chains, Rods or the like.
Inventor: MATTHEWS STEPHEN
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 4180. Matthews, S. Feb. 27. Steering-gear. - Spring links or buffers for use with chains, rods, or the like in ships' steering- gear, or for other purpuses are so constructed that the adjustment necessarv to meet the variation in the lengths o f t h e chains &c. is effected by means formed integrally with, or as components of, the spring links or buffers, a working connection being maintained in the event of the spring breaking, or a like occurrence. The spring C is arranged between three bolts A connecting the triangular plates B, B<1> with its ends abutting, respectively, against the plate B<1> and a shoulder d on the nut d<1>, within which works the adjusting - screw, which is operated from the boss or collar e'. The lower end D of the nut d' is of such a diameter as to act as a guide for the spring C. The rotation of the nut d' with the screw is prevented by squaring the end of, or by forming recesses d<2> in, the nut for the insertion of a stop pin, and the shoulder d<3> on the nut serves to maintain a working connection in the event of the spring breaking, or a like occurrence, by bearing against the plate B<1>.
Patent GB-190105306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Conductors Conduits and Collectors for Electricity on Railways and the like.
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 5306. Sayer, R. C. March 13. Electric railways and tramways on a conduit system. Collectors ; conductors; conduits.- A tubular rail or conduit, toothed on the sides, contains supply and return conductors l, m, and is kept filled with fluid under pressure to keep the valves j<3> closed. The rail is traversed by a correspondingly-toothed wheel, which carries appliances for making a tight joint over the valves and depressing push-pieces through them so as to complete the circuit to the vehicle. These appliances consist of cups b containing the push-pieces, which are thrust outwardly by fluid pressure in the cups and carry two brushes to contact with extensions of the two conductors. The cups are depressed and traversed on the wheel so as to remain temporarily stationary over the rail valves by cams h and connections e, f on the wheel, and the contacts are electrically connected with rings d', c<8> from which the current is led to the desired point. The conduit may be inverted and the wheel then runs on its underside. The conduit may be continuous, or made in lengths with hinged connections containing valves which close if a section is removed or leaks.
Patent GB-190108394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perfecting or Two Colour Printing Presses
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8394. Marks, G. C., [Campbell Printing Press and Manufacturing Co.]. April 23. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces; delivery apparatus.-Relates to machines which may be used either for perfecting, or for printing in two colours on one side of a sheet. Fig. 1 shows in sectional elevation a three-revolution cylinder machine with a reciprocating bed. Three impression cylinders A, B, C are geared together, and are driven by wheels 33, 330 from a shaft 32, so that each cylinder makes three revolutions to one complete to-and-fro movement of the bed 14. The bed is driven by a wheel 20, racks 311, 312, and curved racks 17 co-operating with a wheel 21 on the side of the wheel 20 to reverse the motion of the bed. The racks 311, 312, and 17 are on the bed. Rollers 19 on brackets engage a roller 22 on the wheel 21. The wheel 20 is driven by a wheel 31 on the shaft 32. The wheel 20 is moved into gear with the racks 311, 312 alternately by an eccentric bearing-bush 23 operated by a rod 26 and cam 28. The cylinders A, B, C are raised and lowered as required by eccentric bushes 38, 42, 46 operated by rods 39, 43, 47 connected to arms of shafts 41, 45, 49 oscillated by any suitable mechanism. Inking-mechanisms are provided at F, F<1>, and a means 34, 35 for applying talc powder to the sheet on the cylinder A for preventing set-off may be provided. The sheet is fed from the board 12 to the grippers a of the cylinder A, and after the first impression from the forme D is transferred to the grippers b of the cylinder B. When perfecting, the sheet is printed on its second side against the forme E by the cylinder B, and the third cylinder is rendered inoperative, so that it only acts as a delivery cylinder to transfer the perfected sheets from the cylinder B to the switch 36 and delivery tapes 37. When printing in two colours, the cylinder B is rendered inoperative, and acts only as a transfer cylinder to transfer the sheet to the grippers c of the cylinder C on which it receives its second impression against the forme E. The cylinders B or C may be rendered inoperative by disconnecting the rods 43, 47 so that the cylinders remain in their raised position. The cylinder B preferably makes a revolution and a half while the sheet is upon it. The grippers may be operated by any suitable means.
Patent GB-190111944-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Sterilizing and Cooling Liquids.
Inventor: MILLER JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 11,944. M i l l e r , J. C. June 11. Injectors for apparatus for heating water. An injector by which water is lifted from one tank to another comprises a tube h having an open end h<2> immersed in the water and a steam tube h<3> opening into the end h' as shown.
Patent GB-190117117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means to be Employed in Night Signalling more especially Intended for Signalling between Vessels at Sea.
Inventor: LOCKYER HUGHES CAMPBELL
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,117. Lockyer, H. C. Aug. 26. Signals, electric-lamp.-Relates to apparatus for night signalling, more especially between vessels at sea, the coloured lamps by which the signals are transmitted bemg arranged so that their light can be directed towards any desired point of the receiving-station, such as the main tops of a ship &c., or so that the signals may be read by reflection from the water, without being seen in other directions. Fig. 1 shows one form of transmitter adapted for use at the stern of a vessel. The electric lamps B for transmitting the signals are arranged in groups, as required, in the compartments of a holder A, which is secured in the box or casing C, provided with a reflector D and with a directing tube or passage E for the light. The open lower end of the casing C is fitted with louvres F, enabling the signals to be transmitted by reflection from the water. The casing C is pivoted on a yoke H carried by the rod I, which is carried by gimbals G on a rod K projecting over the stern of the vessel, screw adjustments f being provided to enable the inclination of the casing and tube E to be regulated. To steady the apparatus against the rolling or vibration of the ship &c., the rod I is provided with weights e, and has a collar b connected by springs c to a ring d on the support, a nut a on the upper end of the rod enabling the tension of the springs to be regulated. The apparatus may be mounted in any other suitable manner, e.g., on a davit or support, which can be moved outboard, or lowered, into any desired position. The form shown in Fig. 3 is more particularly adapted for signalling from the bows of a vessel. The lamps are enclosed in a chamber A<1> on the end of the directing-tube E', which is counterweighted at s and supported by gimbals G<1> on a conical vessel L, adjustably mounted on a pivot r on the deck of the vessel &c. The supporting-rod I<1> of the tube E<1> is connected by springs c' to the vessel L, and is provided with a hollow perforatad weight e, which is immersed in a heavy oil or other suitable liquid contained in the vessel, to steady the apparatus. The tube E<1> is fitted with an adjustable shutter Q, provided with side wings u to cut off the light laterally.