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Patent GB-189903206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Moulding Peat and the like into Blocks.
Inventor: DICKSON ARCHIBALD ANDERSON
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 3206. Dickson, A. A. Feb. 13. Moulding peat &c.-Relates to extrusion presses of the type described in Specification No. 27,416, A.D. 1897. The pressing-plungers K, K<1> are fixed to piston-rods j, j<1>, which are connected by rods and cranks to a shaft B so as to work in opposite directions. The die block G, cylinders H, H<1>, and bearings of the shaft B are connected together and supported by vertical rods F, F<1>, F<2>, which are provided with stop collars and adjustable nuts, and are clamped to the frame. The plungers are made with hardened tips k, and are adjustably secured in place by set-screws k<1>. Packing-plates k<2>, k<3> may be interposed between the die tips and sockets. The piston-rods slide through a guide-frame L clamped to the tie-rods F, F<1>, and extend through the cylinders on both sides. The piston I consists of halves h, h<1>, which are clamped on a collar J<3> on the piston-rod, and are provided with grooves for receiving packing- rings. The valves V controlling the supply of steam to the cylinders may be operated by eccentrics on the crank shaft, or otherwise. The mouthpiece or mould block G may be secured by set-screws in a frame supported by the vertical rods. and may be made with channels through which cold water may be circulated.
Patent GB-189906705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magazines for Photographic Plates.
Inventor: GEOFROY JULES FRANCOIS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 6705. Geofroy, J. F. G. de. March 28. Change-boxes.-Relates to the type of apparatus in which the plates are contained in a drawer. The plates are placed in metal sheaths. When the drawer a is pushed forward by the rods d and ring e from the compartment II into the compartment I, the top plate is carried with it over the inclined surface of the stopj, but is retained by this stop when the drawer is pulled back, and falls into the position bs, where it is retained in the focal plane by magnets m, m. After exposure, the drawer a is again pushed into the compartment I, and the plate bs passes over the springs h into a position at the back of the pile of plates b. The casing c round the compartment II may be dispensed with, and the drawer a pushed into I when the camera is not in use.
Patent GB-189911984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Poles for Supporting Overhead Wires in Electric Tramways.
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 11,984. Smith, M. H. June 8. Posts for the overh e a d conductors of electric tramways are formed with a central tube B surrounded by, preferably, four smaller tubes b secured in spacing - collars F either by screw joints of various pattern or by tie-rods passing through the smaller tubes. The main tube is secured by a footplate buried in the ground and an enlarged protecting- socket A, partially set in the ground, through which the post passes. The supporting-arms at the top are secured by stays, and may be spreading ornamental branches, some of which may carry lamps.
Patent GB-189915876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trusses for Hernia.
Inventor: PAYNE CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 15,876. Payne, C. E., and Martin, J. Aug. 3. Trusses.-In trusses for hernia, a single or double pad is held against the rupture by an adjustable waist-band. This band is made in two parts A, A<1>, of non-extensible woven material faced with chamois leather or other soft material A<x> for wear next to the body, and connected by buckles B and straps B'. The opposite ends of the belt have leather pieces A<2> attached to elastic webbing A<3>, to which are stitched leather terminals A<4> for the attachment of metal plates C, tabs C' on one of which engage slots C<2> on the other. Each of the plates C has hooks C' for supporting rings D<3> on the ends of leg straps D, made of flannel &c. with leather end straps D', D'.
Patent GB-189916588-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means or Apparatus for Grading or Sorting Eggs.
Inventor: ROBINSON EDWARD OSBORNE
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 16,588. Robinson, E. O., and Fothergill, J. R. Aug. 15. Separating or sorting machines.-Relates to machines for grading or sorting eggs. Fig. 3 shows the machine in plan view, and Fig. 4 a partial transverse section. The eggs are placed on an endless feedbelt 1, which transfers them to a pair of diverging bands or belts g passing over pulleys f at opposite ends of the machine. The bands g are preferably of india-rubber, and of circular cross-section. Sagging is prevented and the divergence maintained by means of longitudinal supports u, Fig. 4. The distance apart of the pulleys f is adjustable by varying the thickness of the washers which separate them. As the eggs drop through between the bands they are received by a wide transverse belt 10, which transfers them to a shelf 17. Partitions 16 prevent mixing of the various grades. The belt 10 is preferably secured at each side to sprocket chains 10<b>. To cause the eggs to lie lengthwise between the bands g, two flexible or elastic straightening-devices 21 are provided, which may consist of curved metal strips. An egg lying crosswise will be turned by contact with these devices. The machine may be driven by an electromotor or by belt gearing &c.
Patent GB-189924375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chemical Chimney Cleansers.
Inventor: HUSON THOMAS
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 24,375. Huson, T. Dec. 7. Chimneys, cleaning. - A chemical mixture for cleansing chimneys by consuming or dissipating the soot is made by mixing together nitrate of potash, sulphur, and a non-hygroscopic substance, such as sulphate of soda, an alkaline or iron sulphate, or carbonate of lime, or other finely-divided earth, or silica.
Patent GB-190000187-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coping Tile.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WALTER ALBERT
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 187. Williams, W. A. Jan. 3. Coping-tiles.-Coping-tiles are made of angular, curved, or M-shape in section, with overhanging gutters, which prevent the water from running down, and soaking into the walls. The ridge of the tile may be angular, ornamented, or formed with a roll, and the end tile may be formed with a stop or flange at the end of each channel, and an outlet hole to which a pipe can be attached to lead the water to a gutter or elsewhere. For fruit walls, the tiles project beyond the walls to a greater extent, so as to protect the trees from frost. The tiles may be made of glass, metal, slate, stone, concrete, or other material, and are set in cement with tongue-and-groove, rabbeted, flanged, or dovetailed joints. The end tile may be made with a throated lip to discharge the water clear of the wall.
Patent GB-190005758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Saws.
Inventor: SCHLEGELMILCH GOTTLIEB EMIL
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 5758. Schlegelmilch, G. E., and Mann, F. A. March 27. Sawing.-Relates to a circular saw with internal teeth. This saw is bolted on a chain-wheel having teeth 9 gearing with a driving-chain 14 driven from the main shaft 4. The saw is mounted on the end of a radial arm 5, the descent of which is regulated by the screw 26. The rod 25 or other work is clamped in a holder, which, when necessary, is adapted to hold the work at an angle. For cutting off a number of short pieces, several saws with distance-pieces may be clamped together.
Patent GB-190008814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Walls for Quays, Wharves, Platforms, and the like.
Inventor: HENNEBIQUE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8814. Hennebique, F. May 12. Blocks.-Relates to the construction of temporary retaining walls for use on quays, wharfs, platforms, or the like where goods are loaded or unloaded. The walls are formed of easily-transported cement blocks moulded - with a base a, front b, and buttresses c as shown in Fig. 5, and strengthened with iron bars as described in Specifications Nos. 10,203, [Abridgment Class Hydraulic engineering], 30,143, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.], and 30,144, A.D. 1897. The upper edges d may be protected by iron bars.
Patent GB-190009443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulleys.
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 9443. Edwards, J., and Edwards, R. May 22. Pulleys.-Relates to grooved pulleys chiefly designed for wire-rope transmission. The pulley is composed of two discs a, b with inter-engaging toothed flanges c, d, which form the tread. The discs are shown mounted on the ends of separate shafts h, and are drawn together by plates k and a boltj, or by overlapping cross-bars. The pull of the rope causes the discs to approach each other and grip it. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which a plain flange on one disc fits in a groove in the other. When used in a continuous shaft, the discs are formed with long sleeve bosses, the outer ends of which fit over squares on the shaft and are driven by collars, or the ends may be toothed to engage with toothed collars. The shaft may be reduced in diameter between the collars, to allow it to spring.
Patent GB-190011915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Trolleys for Electric Railways or Tramways.
Inventor: TOMB GEORGE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-07-02
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 11,915. Tomb, G. R. July 2. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-To lower the trolley pole automatically in case it escapes from the conductor, the rack 7 which gears with the end of the pole is connected to the piston 6 working in the cylinder 3, to which air under pressure is supplied when the current is broken. The air supply and exhaust is controlled by a three-way valve 14, which is turned to supply air by a spring 14<c> when the electromagnet 16 liberates a catch from the valve spindle. The cylinder 3 is mounted on the swivelling base 1 of the trolley pole, and the piston-rod and rack 7 are connected to a crosshead 8, which is drawn back by springs 7<a> on the side bars of the frame.
Patent GB-190012590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Wagons, Trucks or the like.
Inventor: HOLLIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 12,590. Hollis, J., and Robinson, J. V. July 12. Couplings, automatic.-A plate A through which the draw-bar B passes has lugs to which are pivoted the link D and hook E, which are normally retained in the position for coupling by flats D<1>, E<1>, which respectively bear against the plate A. When two vehicles come together, the bevelled fronts E<5> mount the rollers D<6> and automatically engage the front bars of the links D, to effect a double coupling. The parts are uncoupled by turning one of the end handles of the cross-shaft G, which has an arm G<1> bearing against an arm F<1> mounted on a bracket F, which engages a projection on the hook and lifts it.
Patent GB-190015048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mattresses, Bed-bottoms, and the like.
Inventor: HOWELL JOHN HUGH
Filed: 1900-08-23
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,048. Howell, J. H. Aug. 23. Bedsteads; mattresses; spring surfaces. - The woven wire surface of a bed bottom, berth bottom, mattress, &c. is in three parts c, c, d. The outer parts are connected to the end bar a, and to the adjustable bar a<1>; the central part passes over rollers or bars e, carried in bearings or brackets on the bars a, a<1>, and the ends are connected together by springs f and chains f<1>.
Patent GB-190101188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corrugated Furnaces for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BEARDMORE JOSEPH GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 1188. Beardmore, J. G. Jan. 18. Right to Patent relinquished. F l u e s, internal.- Corrugated furnace flues are made of a generally tapered form, as shown in Fig. 1, decreasing in diameter from the front to the back. The corrugations may be of any shape, but are preferably of one of the forms shown in Figs. 7 to 10, and these forms of corrugations are claimed for any form of flue.
Patent GB-190103303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Universal Joints.
Inventor: KINSLER GEORGE BLAS
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 3303. Kinsler, G. B. Feb. 15. . Universal joints.-Two shafts A, formed witb projecting wings 3, are coupled by a block 5 and balls 6 seated half in the block and half in the ends of screws 4, adjustable in the wings.
Patent GB-190105600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Sounding Bells, or other Sonorous Bodies
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES TAIT
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 5600. Williams, J. T. March 16. Instruments with sonorous bells.-Consists of means for playing on bells or the like by means of a keyboard and an electric action. The bells B are carried on a support A', and are struck by hammers having resilient shanks D. The shank of each hammer is attached to the armature of an electromagnet which has a projection E<3> to increase the effect of the magnet in the armature when the latter is at a distance. D<1> is a spring to cause the hammer to recoil after striking its blow. As the blow is delivered, the hammer shank encounters a rod K<3>, which is hinged to a lever K, and supported by a tie K'. The lever K carries a damper arm K<1>, carrying a damper J which is normally pressed against the bell by a spring M. The electric contact is made between a key G and a spring H, and the battery is shown at F<2>. Three different resistances are contained in a box N, and are brought into operation by a movable arm P in order to vary the strength of the blow of the hammer.
Patent GB-190106195-A (GB)
Title: A Pocket Clip for Pens, Pencils and the like.
Inventor: COUNCER RICHARD WELLS
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 6195. Councer, R. W. March 25. Pencil a n d like holders; penholders. -Relates to a clip made of wire for holding a pen or pencil in the pocket. A piece of wire is folded and bent to form a clip c for securing to the edge of the pocket a, the free ends of the wire being bent outwards at e to form a grip for the pen &c.
Patent GB-190114484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Studs for Collars Shirts and the like.
Inventor: MAZZONI JEAN
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 14,484. Mazzoni, J., and Mazzoni, A. July 16. Studs and solitaires.-A collar, shirt, or like stud comprises a shank a fitted with any suitable head and formed with an eye b adapted to receive crossbars f, formed in two pivoted pieces c bent at rightangles and having slots h, as shown, adapted to receive the shank when turned up as shown in Fig. 5. In inserting the stud, the parts c are turned into the position shown in Fig. 2, and are then pressed through the stud-hole until the shirt &c. engages the parts c and turns them into the position shown in Fig. 5. The stud can only be released by pulling the shank a outwards.
Patent GB-190118816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Medical Chairs.
Inventor: STANGER JOHANN JAKOB
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 18,816. Stanger, J. J. Sept. 20. Electricity, administering.- Medical chairs for treating diseases by electro therapeutic means, and for bathing and syringing the affected parts, are constructed and fitted as shown in Fig. 1. The back e and footrest f are pivoted or hinged so as to be adjusted by segmental racks g as shown. The parts are fitted with cushions a which form the electrodes of one pole of an electric current, a basin or bath h, fitted in the seat, forming the other electrode or pole. The basin is fitted at the top with an airtight cushion or ring i, and a tube K proceeds from its base along which the liquid for treating the patient is pumped by a pump l. The basin may be also fitted with a tube m leading to a carbonic acid &c. reservoir n. A spraying-device 0, fitted on a rod p and connected with one of the electric circuits, may also be used.
Patent GB-190122924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Electrically Transmitting and Receiving Messages.
Inventor: JOHNSON ARTHUR THOMAS METCALF
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 22,924. Johnson, A. T. M., and Guyott, G. Nov. 13. Telegraphs; telephones; telegraph and telephone calls; telephone systems.-Relates to improvements in the system of harmonic telegraphy described in Specification No. 8067, A.D. 1900. Each instrument is provided with two tuned receiving-reeds, one of which is common to the system, the other being different and distinct for that station. The transmitter is provided with a number of pairs of reeds mounted on a rotating frame so that any pair e, f can be brought into position for acting as the make and break of the local induction-coil circuit. The frame is adjustably mounted so as to tune each reed e accurately to its companion f. The secondary circuit is connected to earth y and water y'. An insulated earth capacity may also be employed. When signalling between ships or between a ship and the shore a double water contact may be employed. The receiving-instrument may be similar to that described in the prior Specification, the magnet cores for the two reeds being polarized by means of permanent magnets, and a sympathetic reed or tuning-fork being mounted over the reeds. In a modified form, the receiver is arranged similarly to a watch telephone, the resonator and sympathetic reed being omitted. When arranged for telephony, the telegraphic reeds are used for calling, the transmitter g being then cut out and the telephone transmitting-circuit 41<a> being closed. The action of hanging-up or taking down the receiver is employed at the receiving-station for cutting in or out the telegraph or telephone instruments.
Patent GB-190123566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kites and Apparatus for the same
Inventor: CODY SAMUEL FRANKLIN
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 23,566. Cody, S. F. Nov. 20. Winches.-A winch for use with the cord of aÙronautical kites of special construction is made of the shape of a gun carriage and is provided with fork- - like parts f for engagement with the ground. The winch barrel is fitted with a band brake v consisting of a number of washers, reels, or the like threaded upon a central core.
Patent GB-190126064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg, Baking, and custard Powders.
Inventor: YELDHAM FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 26,064. Yeldham, F. G. Dec. 20. Custard powders; food preparations.-A colouring-matter for egg and custard powders is prepared by mixing rice flour with " yolkine," and making the mixture into a paste, which is subsequently dried and powdered.
Patent GB-190126143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Manipulating the Slide Valves or Doors of Coal and other Storage Hoppers, Bunkers, or Measuring Chambers.
Inventor: HERRING WALTER RALPH
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 26,143. Herring, W. R. Dec. 21. Measured quantities, delivering.-Relates to the mechanical operation of the slide valves or doors of coal and other storage bunkers, applicable for discharging coal into gas producers, smelting furnaces, and gas retorts (except inclined gas retorts), and generally for discharging or measuring all kinds of materials into all kinds of receptacles, such as coal, coke, or minerals, into oil works retorts, blast furnaces, and the like. The invention is an extension to other purposes of the device described in Specification No. 17,586, A.D. 1900. It consists in attaching to any hopper L, a hydraulic or other power cylinder A, which is connected with, and operates, the discharge slide valve M. The hopper is shown combined with a measuring-chamber N, the discharge slide valve 0 of which is operated from the same cylinder by means of a lever H. The invention is also applicable to hinged or pivoted valves.
Patent GB-190201810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Lids of Desks.
Inventor: GRAY CHARLES ALFRED
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 1810. Gray, C. A. Jan. 23. Desks.-Relates to a method of clamping the lids of school and similar desks, and of making use of the clamps for hinging the lids. The clamps consist of metal bars of T-section a, Fig. 3, or of #-section g, Fig. 4, which are driven into grooves formed in the edge of the lids. The hinges are formed by pins c, Fig. 1, mounted on the clamps and fitting in holes inside plates R, or vice versÔ. The lid b when folded back is stopped at f as shown in Fig. 1 by the frame of the desk.
Patent GB-190202908-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Trap.
Inventor: WESTLEY JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2908. Westley, J. Feb. 5. Steam traps. - A steam trap for steam cylinders, c i s t e r n s, pipes, and the like is shown in Fig. 3, the valve and seating being shown in Fig. 4. The casing or box a open to the steam is fitted with the outlet pipe c having the valve seating at the upper end and governed by the valve e, which is opened and closed by the movement of the ball float o and the eccentric or cam h. The ball float contains a small quantity of water, which is vaporized and prevents the float from collapsing under pressure. The eccentric h is mounted in bearings formed in the side cheeks k on the sleeve i. The valve e is conical above, and has wings to guide it upon its seating. Above a certain water level in the trap, the valve is open, to discharge the water of condensation.
Patent GB-190206397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Money Pads or the like for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 6397. Boult, A. J., [Scholzc, R.]. March 15. Coin-handling appliances. - Money pads, or money-handling appliances, consisting of a layer of fibrous or textile material which is secured to a base by a frame, are adapted to receive advertisements on the pad or layer and on the frame. In a modification, the base is moulded and raised, being then adapted also to receive advertisements.
Patent GB-190210878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Centrifugal Sorting Machines
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,878. Lake, H. H., [Kakao-Compagnie T. Reichardt]. May 12. Separators for granular and pulverulent bodies.- Flour grits, cocoa, paints, colouring-matters, dyes, brick dust, &c. are sorted or concentrated by being carried in a current of air through a serpentine or zig-zag conduit provided with a series of outlets controlled by valves. The conduit is curved in one plane only, and is preferably of rectangular section. In Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the material is fed in at f to the suction pipe of a fan A, the delivery of which is connected to a serpentine conduit b ; the conduit is formed with branches c provided with flap valves d and opening into receivers g ; the receiver h at the end of the conduit and the receivers g are connected by a return pipe l to a receiver m to which the fan suction is connected.
Patent GB-190215414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles for Fire-arms.
Inventor: STENDEBACH CARL FRIEDRICH PHIL
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 15,414. Stendebach, C. F. P. July 10. Projectiles.-In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the body is conical, and is provided with a front flange a and a base flange b, the flanges being further connected by webs g. In the form shown in Figs. 7 and 8, for use with smoothbore guns, the webs g project somewhat, and serve with the ring b as a guide for the projectile in the bore.