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Patent GB-190023106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 23,106. Allison, C. A., [Waterbury Battery Co.]. Dec. 18. Primary batteries.- Relates to oxide-ofcopper batteries, and consists in placing the copper oxide in a metal casing L, Figs. 1 and 3, which has perforated sides I and windows J at each end. The casing is made wider at the top than at the bottom, so that the action on the oxide proceeds in a regular manner, the solution being stronger in the upper part of the cell than in the lower. One end P of the casing is preferably made narrower than the other end 0, and in practice the battery is recharged when the discolouration of the oxide has extended right across the narrower end. Fig. 7 shows a modified form of casing, in the form of a glass tube provided with circular ends I, which are held in place by a bolt Q and nuts R.
Patent GB-190100759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means, or Apparatus, to be employed in the Manufacture of Soap
Inventor: HAYWOOD WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 759. Haywood, W. F. Jan. 11. Soaps.-Relates to apparatus for the manufacture of soap, in which the ingredients are mixed in a heated vacuum chamber. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 2 a transverse section. The steam-jacketed vacuum chamber A is supplied with ingredients from the chamber H, which is provided with valves h, h<2>, and is fed from the receptacles F, G by the pipes f, g. The agitatois c ride loosely on the shaft i<2>, and are connected to longitudinal bars b of L or V section carried on spiders d and rotated by the shaft d<2>. Four bars b are usually employed, and the agitators c are connected to the opposite pairs of bars alternately, so that adjacent agitators are at rightangles to each other. The beaters i are carried on the shaft i<2>, which is rotated in a direction opposite to that of the shaft d<2>.
Patent GB-190101830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying and Softening Water.
Inventor: FROITZHEIM ENGELBERT
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 1830. Froitzheim, E., and Schumacher, (nÚe Greuel), M. M., [trading as Schumacher, Wwe. J.]. Jan. 26. Feedwater, purifying and heating. -Fig. 1 shows the main tank and filters, and Fig. 2, to a larger scale, the heating and reagent supply devices, which are situated above the reagent tank L. The water passes first into a two part tilting bucket M, the movements of which, by means of a pawl and ratchet, actuate a bucket elevator B by which the reagent is carried in desired quantities into a tank 0 whence it flows into the main tank by a pipe r. After leaving the bucket M, the water flows to the main tank over plates P heated by exhaust steam supplied by the pipe A. The main tank is divided by a treble partition into the mixing, settling, and filtering parts X, Y, Z. The mixing is effected by steam and air supplied through a perforated pipe R. Sediment is discharged through a valve H. Each filter F consists of a perforated cylinder containing wood wool, felt, sponge, or other filtering- medium and having a perforated central pipe connected to the common outlet G.
Patent GB-190104848-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus connected with, and Used in Fire Grates.
Inventor: HOLLAND HORATIUS JOHN BOLTON
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 4848. Holland, H. J. B., and Johnston, E. L. March 7. Fuel-economizers. - The economizer i s made of an iron rod twisted, as shown in two different forms, and held in shape by slotted bars B. The ends A form feet. One or more halfround bars C may be placed on the bottom portion. Fig. 1 is intended for standing on its feet on the bottom of the grate, and Fig. 2 for hooking o n t o the second front bar.
Patent GB-190106257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Vanning Tables and Machines for Separating Ore and for like purposes.
Inventor: GREEN WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6257. Green, W. A. March 25. Washing ores.-Relates to a vanning-machine for treating gold, lead, and other ores. The table a is covered with linoleum or the like, and is provided with longitudinal riffles. The table a is adjustably secured to a movable framing c by means of binges at one side and wedges d, d at the other. The wedges d, d are operated by a rack g and handwheel e, so as to adjust the inclination of the table. The framing c is supported on pivoted inclined links h, and is actuated by an eccentric-rod j from a shaft w. A spring-actuated rod l is connected to the bracket to which the rod j is pivoted, and tends to relieve the strain on the rod j. The material is fed upon the table from the shoot n, and the mineral is discharged into receptacles p. The waste is collected either in a sliding launder u or in a trough r connected with an elevator s, which discharges it into the shoot n for a second treatment on the table. Water is supplied from pipes z or from a perforated shoot o.
Patent GB-190111523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Embroidering Lace and the like.
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 11,523. Scott, R. June 5. Embroidery.-Relates to machines for embroidering lace and the like. Figs. 2 and 3 show the mechanism for reciprocating one of the two rods b from which the frame receives its movements. The rod b is moved by the frictional engagement with it of one or other of two rods c, one of these rods moving it to the right and the other to the left. The extent of movement of each rod c depends on the position of the fulcrum of a uniformly oscillated lever d' with respect to knifeedges c<3> on the rod c ; this fulcrum is raised and lowered by a lever d operated by the jacquard. The rods c are thrown into engagement with the rod b, as required, by cams d<2> depending from the levers d. The rods b move the frame through rack-and-pinion and reducing gearing; the rack for imparting the vertical movements is connected to the frame by a horizontal slide. The jacquard frames e, Fig. 5, one for each lever d, carry transversely-pivoted selecting-needles e<2>, of which the one selected by the jacquard card on its forward motion engages the reciprocating stepped plate e'. In order to make a long interval between two parts of the design, the needles are thrown out of action. The needle-bar f rests at each end in a slot in a lever f<2>, and these slots are normally closed by levers f<4>, so that the movements of the levers f are imparted to the needle-bar. The levers f<4> are lifted out of their slots by means of a cam g' and sliding rod f<10>, the rod f<10> being tilted into engagement with the cam by a connection from the jacquard.
Patent GB-190111949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraph Apparatus.
Inventor: LITTLEFIELD FREEMAN HOWARD
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 11,949. Littlefield, F. H. June 11. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of automatic telegraphy in which the message is received in the form of a perforated tape similar to the transmitter tape, the receiver record being employed to produce a printed copy of the message by means of a number of selective circuits controlled by series of electromagnets or switches arranged to act by permutations to close the local circuit of one of the printing-magnets acting on the key levers of a typewriter. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the receiver, which is similar to the transmitter in that it is provided with a motor-driven shaft 8 provided with cams for operating the tape feed-drum and also with cams for re-setting the frame controlling the needle levers 49. In the transmitter, a single pair of needle levers is employed ; these have back contacts, and are arranged to send currents of opposite polarity to line when operated singly, and when both are operated together a stronger current is sent to line by means of an extra Lattery and a relay in circuit with a special battery. At the receiver, the driven shaft is provided with two clutches 28, which are brought into action by the electromagnets 41, 42 and are caused to be released by a trpping-device after making one revolution. The clutches cause the rotation of cams which operate the punches. The punches are provided with returning-springs. The electromagnets are excited by currents of opposite polarity, but one of them 42 is provided with a double circuit, so that, on the receipt of the stronger current corresponding to the operation of both needles (for spacing), both electromagnets shall be excited. The strip after being perforated passes over a number of selecting-needles arranged in pairs (preferably 8 as shown) and connected to levers 49. Of these the first and last pairs must correspond to the spacing perforations and the intermediate ones to the code marks for the characters. The levers are provided with back contacts included in the circuits of a corresponding number of selective magnets, all the intervening pairs of which have the armatures and contacts connected in a zig-zag series. The operative circuits of these magnets are connected to six series of permutation magnets, the armatures of which are connected either to the printing-magnet circuits or to the frames of the magnets of the next series in sequence. In a modified arrangement, the permutation magnets are omitted, the selective pairs being divided and one of each pair reduplicated so as to operate evenly a pivoted arm carrying a number of contact pins arranged with a corresponding number of front and back contactstops, some of which are connected to the printing- magnets and some to the pivoted contact-springs in the next series. In the last series all are connected to the printing-magnets. The printing- magnets may be operated by relay circuits in which the relays have operating and releasing contacts.
Patent GB-190112830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Shifters for Embossing Presses.
Inventor: THOMSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,830. Thomson, J. June 24. Embossing. - Embossing-presses, such as the platen press shown, are stopped by means of a treadle frame J mounted on a shaft eand provided with an arm which carries a brake shoe g for the usual flywheel F, and is also connected to a rod h pivoted at the upper end to a bell-crank lever K, one arm i of which can be brought into contact with an adjustable sleeve on the sliding rod b of the usual belt shifter I, which is also provided with an operating-handle c.
Patent GB-190117562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair and like Clippers.
Inventor: STEWART JOHN KERWIN
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 17,562. Stewart, J. K. Sept. 2. Horse clippers and the like.-The cutter G<2> is reciprocated by the forked end of a lever E which has a rounded stem E' so that it may swivel slightly in the bush L. This bush slides vertically between the forked ends D<4> of the main lever D pivoted at A<3> and vibrated by the cranked end of the shaft B.as usual. The centre of the cutter G<2> is pressed upon by a finger H pivoted at h to the lever E. A bolt H<1> passes through the parts D<4>, L, E<2>, H, and the opening for the bolt is enlarged to enable the part L to slide vertically and the parts E<2>, H to turn slightly axially. The tension is adjusted by a screw F in the lever D. This screw has an annular recess which engages with the end of the stem E<2>. The part D<2> of the lever D bears on a steel plate J fixed to the casing, and the bearing-surfaces are lubricated by a perforated thimble J' fixed to the plate J and filled with felt &c. soaked in oil.
Patent GB-190120319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork or like Supplying or Feeding Machines.
Inventor: METCALFE JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 20,319. Metcalfe, J. Oct. 11. Feed-motions.-Relates to cork or like feeding machines for bottling purposes &c. The corks &c. are contained in the revoluble drum a, which is made in halves connected by the drum shaft b, the space between the inner ends of the halves being closed by a covering strip or band c. The feeding- wheel d, fixed on the shaft b within the drum, is grooved on its rim to receive the corks, which are carried up by the transverse bars i &c. on the drum, and in falling are directed by the inclined guideplates j into the groove of the wheel d. The wheel in its rotation carries the corks in succession into the delivery conduit f, which conveys them to the corking-machine &c. The conduit passes through the band c between the drums, and is curved over the wheel d, where its under part is cut away longitudinally, as shown in Fig. 2, so that a passage-way is formed by the groove in the drum and the overlying end of the conduit, to facilitate the entrance of the corks to the latter. A fixed plate e is provided between the conduit and the band c, to prevent the corks from jamming at the conduit.
Patent GB-190123553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging Liquids over Bacteria Beds, Filter Beds and the like.
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,553. Ransom, H. B., and Manlove, Alliott, & Co. Nov. 20. Sewage and foul waters, treating bacteriological processes; filtering. -Apparatus for distributing liquids over bacteria beds, filter beds, and other large areas adapted for delivering the same quantity of liquid to each unit of area during one complete evolution of the distributer. The apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2 consists of a spiral radiating trough a, which is supplied from the centre c, and a contiguous trough b, into which the liquid from the trough a overftows and from which the liquid overflows upon the filter bed. In a modified form, a uniformly-perforated pipe of spiral radiating form is employed. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the distributer is radial, and the trough b is provided with overflow notches h of discharging-capacity varying according to the area to be supplied. This Figure shows also distributing-aprons g adjacent to the notches. These aprons slope at a suitable angle, and may be provided with corrugated, ribbed, fan-shaped, or plane surfaces. In other forms, the length of the diacharging-edge is gradually increased from the centre to the circumference of the bed to be covered. This is effected by making the edge a zig-zag of gradually-increasing width, or by employing branch discharge troughs of different lengths. For keeping the lip of the trough or weir clean, a brush, or rubber or felt curtain or flap, is disposed radially or otherwise so as to pass diagonally across the edge of the weir as the distributer revolves under it.
Patent GB-190124095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in House Service Terminal Boxes.
Inventor: BAYNES SYDNEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 24,095. Baynes, S. W. Nov. 27. couplings; cut-outs; switches.-House terminal-boxes are provided with one or more switch bars d arranged to shortcircuit the main leads and blow the main fuses on an emergency. The lid k of the box has a preferably square socket in which a spring plunger H of insulating-material is arranged. The socket is closed with a glass cover J, and the plunger carries the cross-bar d. Clips c, c' are provided on the fuse blocks in which the bar d engages.
Patent GB-190200366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Dust Collectors.
Inventor: KIEFER GEORG
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 366. Kiefer, G. Jan. 6. Separating dust &c. from air.-Air is admitted tangentially at A to an elliptical or circular casing containing one or more chambers C covered with gauze, cloth, or the like. The air deposits its dust as it loses its velocity and escapes through the walls of the chamber C which are periodically shaken to free them from dust by means of chains b.
Patent GB-190201719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: SOUTHALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-22
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 1719. Southall, J. Jan. 22. Gas and like engines.-A piston B operated by a cam D completely expels the exhaust, and is allowed to recede before the end of the compression stroke for certain distances, determined by a stepped cam G under the control of the governor, to vary the charge without affecting the degree of compression. The charge is preferably drawn into the cylinder through the space behind the piston B and the valve F. The exhaust valve E is closed by a light spring, and serves as a relief valve. The cam G is locked by a wheel L and pawl P controlled by the cam D.
Patent GB-190209663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric and other Tram-cars.
Inventor: RHODES THOMAS
Filed: 1902-04-26
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9663. Rhodes, T. April 26. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors. - The trolley arm 15 may_pass through a slot in the rotatable dome 14, the slot being closed by a rubber cap surrounding the arm.
Patent GB-190211694-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in Teaching Bicycle Riding.
Inventor: TRUEIZSCHLER FRITZ VON
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 11,694. Tr³tzschler, F. von. May 22. Riding, special appliances for teaching; safety wheels and supports.- The bicycle rear wheel is supported by rollers g carried by stays c connecting the corners of a rectangular frame a mounted on wheels b. Stays f connecting the forks to the frame a serve to draw the frame a along, and struts e support the cycle in an approximately - vertical position. Each stay e preferably comprises telescopic parts, which are extended by means of a spring, the tension of which may be altered by supporting its lower end on a pin inserted in one of a series of holes formed in the outer member. The two parts may be rigidly connected by the cross-pin.
Patent GB-190216188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: EVANS ARTHUR FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 16,188. Evans, A. F. July 21. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The up-stroke of the motor piston draws air into the crank cham- ber through the valve m, and oil into the chamber g through the valve j and passage h. On the down-stroke the air is compressed in the crank chamber and in the chamber g, and at the end thereof enters the cylinder, driving out the exhaust through the port d, while the air in the chamber g expels the oil therefrom into the cylinder, where it is vaporized and the charge compressed on the up-stroke. The engine is suitable for heavy oils, which are directed by a baffle p against the hot cylinder cover n, and the chamber g is preferably heated by the exhaust. Light oil may be admitted to g at starting. The speed may be regulated by a relief valve q on the crank chamber.
Patent GB-190216738-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Ventilating Halls, Theatres and other Places of Public Resort
Inventor: KELLY JOHN DOUGLAS
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 16,738. Kelly, J. D., Fisher, D. P., and Wix, N. V. G. July 28. Ventilating mines.-Air is supplied separately to each individual in a mine by a system of pipes provided with bell-mouthed distributing-ends fitted with caps U or valves V, Figs. 4 and 5. The air is forced by pumps through coils in a tank B, tubes L, heated by gas jets M, a moistening-chamber D heated by a gas jet Q and supplied with water by a pipe P, and a vessel E containing a pot G with a sponge saturated with an antiseptic or perfumed liquid. When it is desired to cool the air, the tank B is filled with cold water, and may be provided with refrigerating-means. In this case the air passes direct to the service-pipe K'. The pot G is supplied with liquid by a funnel and pipe H, and is fitted with a cap G<1> adjustable by a screw g. The temperature of the air may be regulated by using both hot and cold air-supply pipes W, X and a double valve V by which the relative and absolute supplies can be controlled. If desired, the air can be deflected down a bye-pass T of the bell-mouth.
Patent GB-190219174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wool and Fiber Scouring Machinery.
Inventor: WHITNEY FRANCIS LINCOLN
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 19,174. Whitney, F. L. Sept. 1. Washing.-In a wool or fibre scouring machine, each of the vats A is provided with a perforated false bottom A<1> and an inclined plane C extending longitudinally from the false bottom to the top of the vat. By means of a series of weighted forked teeth B, suspended between radial arms B<3> on a rotatable shaft B<4>, the wool is carried through the scouring-bath and up the inclined plane C on to a travelling band D, which discharges it between a pair of squeezing-rolls E, E'. From the squeezing- rolls, it passes on to a rapidly-revolving distributing- wheel F, which throws it on to a submerging- wheel G, consisting of a square drum carrying fingers G<1>. The wool may be discharged directly from the incline C into the succeeding vat, the intermediate mechanism being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190219642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Oil Drums.
Inventor: KING ALBERT SIDNEY
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 19,642. King, A. S., [National Enamelling and Stamping Co.]. Sept. 8. Piston pumps.-An oil drum is fitted with a pump to facilitate the filling of lamps. The barrel a of the pump the secured at the top to a disc m and passes down through a closed chamber e, to the top and bottom of which it is attached. Parallel with the barrel a is the delivery tube k similarly mounted. The chamber e is just raised above the bottom of the drum to permit the entrance of the oil to the barrel a through an aperture f at the bottom of the chamber e closed by a ,gravity valve g. The piston b, which is worked by a handle d, forces the oil through an aperture i, normally closed by a valve j, to the chamber e, from which it passes through an aperture l to the tube k and thus through the telescopic extension f to the lamp reservoir to be filled.
Patent GB-190223813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Pins.
Inventor: COLE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 23,813. Cole, W. H., [trading as Cole & Co., W. H.]. Oct. 31. Hair-pins are made with one or more inward bends in each prong, so that a circuitous passage is left for the hair.
Patent GB-190224893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: STATTER JOHN GRICE
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 24,893. Statter, J. G. Nov. 13. Lifting-jacks.-A lifting-jack consists of a rigid base 1, with a nut 2, Fig. 1, fixed in it, in which works a left-handed screw 3, this in turn containing a nut 4 in which a right-handed screw 5 works, having a fixed head 6. The nut 4 is provided with a ratchet-wheel and reversible pawl 7, Fig. 3. The handle 14 has a bifurcated end, is pivoted on the loose sleeve 12, and is capable of being used in a horizontal position, in which position the jack is actuated. By making a half-revolution of the handle in the position shown in Fig. 1, the pawl is reversed, and the jack is then applicable for lowering. a, b, c, Fig. 4, show this method of reversing. This may also be performed by means of a milled nut. The handle may be telescopic, as shown in Fig. 2, and provided with a ball-and-socket joint 22. By using two screws, as shown, a double lift is obtainable.