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Patent GB-189813153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Looms for Weaving Two or more Cloths Simultaneously.
Inventor: MEYER FELIX
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 13,153. Meyer, F. June 11. Patent refused. Looms, general arrangement of.-In looms for two or more cloths in parallel planes, the warp beams K, K<1>, the harness G, G', the reeds R, R', and the cloth beams T, T' are arranged as shown. The lower breast beam B is constructed as usual, but the upper beams consist of two small rollers B', W, through which the cloth passes to the cloth beam T', mounted between two pivoted arms. The arms can be raised or lowered by a lever and intermediate mechanism, and the take-up is operated by pawl and ratchet mechanism, as shown. The pickers are connected together by a cross-piece and operated simultaneously.
Patent GB-189823060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bakers and Confectioners Ovens.
Inventor: ANDERSON ALEXANDER ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-11-02
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 23,060. Anderson, A.A. Nov. 2. Ovens.-The oven chambers c are heated by sets of tubes d through which the products of combustion pass from the flue or chamber e to flues f leading to the chimney. Dampers g are provided for controlling the flow through the tubes. Each damper consists of a plate g having perforations g<2> adapted to register with the ends of the tubes to permit the flow of gases, or to close them when it is desired to cool an oven. The dampers may be arranged for horizontal or vertical movement, and may simply slide or be operated through gearing. A flue o is provided for connecting the fireplace directly to the chimney.
Patent GB-189900500-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Protecting and Supplying Steam to Furnace Grates.
Inventor: WEBER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 500. Weber, F., and Borchert, W. Jan. 9. Grates, cooling; steam, supplying; smoke-consuming.-A series of perforated tubes a, a are arranged below the firebars, so as to deliver jets of steam to cool the bars, promote combustion, and consume smoke. The tubes communicate at one end with the tube A, and their other ends are closed by removable plugs attached to a plate S which is held in place by wing nuts against the pressure of spiral springs as shown.
Patent GB-189903300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Preparation of Alkyl Derivatives of Hydroxy-methyleneuric Acids.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 3300. Johnson, G. W., [Boehringer & Soehne, C. F.]. Feb. 14. Alkylated hydroxymethylene-uric acids are produced by acting upon an alkaline solution of a hydroxymethylene-uric acid with a haloid ether. For example, 3-methyl-7-hydroxymethylene-uric acid is prepared by heating a solution of 7-hydroxymethylene-uric acid in 1“ molecular proportions of potash solution with methyl iodide at 80‹-85‹ C. in an autoclave for two hours. On cooling, crystals consisting chiefly of 3-methyl-uric acid separate and are filtered off, and the 3-methyl-7-hydroxymethylene-uric acid crystallizes out of the filtrate upon standing or upon evaporating it in vacuo. It has the properties described in Specification No. 20,447, A.D. 1898. It is also prepared by heating potassium urate with formaldehyde, methyl iodide, and water. 1 : 3-Dimethyl-7-hydroxymethyleneuric acid is obtained by further acting upon 3- methyl-7-hydroxymethylene-uric acid in potash solution with methyl iodide in the cold. The alkylated hydroxymethylene-uric acids prepared as above described may be converted into alkylated uric acids by eliminating formaldehyde, or they may be reduced to alkyl-uric acids without loss of an alkyl group as described in Specification No. 1678, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-189906170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Brakes for Railway Wagons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: PEDLEY HEBER
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6170. Pedley, H. March 22. Brakes, hand-power. Relates to apparatus for applying and releasing the brakes from either side of wagons. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the brake lever A is provided with a slot B which is engaged by a pin C on a disc D. The disc D is carried on a cross-shaft E provided with an operating-lever F at each end, and it is held in "on" position by the pawl G, also carried on a cross-shaft so that it can be released from either side of the wagon. The disc may be replaced by a quadrant H as shown in Fig. 4, and the connection between the quadrant H and lever A may be by a link R as shown in Fig. 5. In the forms shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the brake shaft is provided with levers A at its ends, which levers, in the construction shown in Fig. 6, are connected by a cross-rod G carrying pawls for engaging the racks P, which are fixed on each side of the wagon, and in the construction shown in Fig. 7 the pawl rod G is carried on the wagon, and the racks P on the levers A. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the transverse shaft I carries the levers J, one of which is connected by a link to the brake shaft A. In other modifications, (1) the disc D, Fig. 1, takes the form of a pinion which gears with a rack pivoted to the brake lever, (2) the disc D, Fig. 1, has a series of holes or teeth made around it for engagement by the end of the transverse moving rod G, and (3) the teeth on the racks P, Fig. 6, are placed at the side, so that the cross-rod G has to be pulled or pushed to disengage its pawls from the racks.
Patent GB-189914821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Gas Burners for Use in Inspecting the Interiors of Casks and the like.
Inventor: HUGHES ALBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 14,821. Hughes, A. T. July 18. Gas burners.- Relates to portable bye - pass burners which may be employed for inspecting the interiors of casks and the like without burning or damaging the casks round the bungholes or openings through which they are passed. In addition to the handle 17, the suspension hook 19, and the nozzle 18 for attachment to the flexible tubing 4, the burner tube 1 is provided with a valve casing 2. This casing is formed with a bye-pass channel 15 controlled by an adjusting-screw 16, and a main channel 3 controlled by a valve 8, which is normally held closed by a spring 12. When the main flame is required, the valve 8 is opened by pressing upon the button 13, which is protected by a casing 14.
Patent GB-189918664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Railways on Closed Conduit Systems.
Inventor: PURVIS WILLIAM BURRACE
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-11-15
Abstract: 18,664. Purvis, W. B. Sept. 15. Electric railways on a closed conduit system. Conduits; conductors; collectors.-The conductor 17 is flexible, and consists of an iron core encased with copper. It lies in a closed conduit, and is lifted into contact with the metallic top by a magnet on the vehicle. This magnet is provided with fine and thick wire coils 10*, 9*, and can be excited by the main current or by a battery 6. Its pole carries rollers 13 which run on the conduit, and it is supported in brackets, being normally pressed down by springs 15*. The conduit, as shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6, consists of hollow blocks 15 of metal insulated from each other by intermediate blocks 20 and # pieces 23, the latter bearing #-shaped metal straps 26, and the whole being connected together by insulated bolts. Or round tubes 32, Fig. 10, thinned down at their ends to fit on intermediate insulating- lengths, may be used. The pipes rest on a metal support on stringers 35 on the sleepers. The conductor is insulated by the channel-shaped wood &c. insulation 38. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-The vehicle carries a battery 6, which may be used for exciting the magnet referred to above in case of need for picking up the conductor, and is charged from the line. For these purposes, two switches 5, 41 are placed at each end of the vehicle, and the connections are such that either switch 5 will make the battery circuit through the coil 10*, and either switch 41 will complete the circuit from the collector through the battery to the motor casing 45 and wheels, and so to earth for charging it.
Patent GB-190002555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel.
Inventor: VANETTEN HELEN MAR
Filed: 1900-02-08
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2555. Etten, H. M. van, and Greenfield, H. Feb. 8. Fuel.-An artificial fuel, which may be used in either a dry or wet state, is made by mixing coal dust and slack with alkali-makers' waste and alum. The chief alkali-makers' waste employed is that obtained in the manufacture of soda-ash.
Patent GB-190003561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Ignition for Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3561. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. Feb. 23. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking terminals f, h in a chamber c communicating with the cylinder are suddenly separated to produce a spark by exciting an electromagnet k, which by attracting a weight i causes it to impinge against a washer l on the stem h. The weight may be attached to the rod h, and may be attracted by a core n to the electromagnet, Fig. 4. Two igniters may be fixed to a cylinder, and either of their ports d may be closed by a screw-down valve.
Patent GB-190008582-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Making Albuminous Soap.
Inventor: SCHUH WILHELM
Filed: 1900-05-09
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 8582. Schuh, W. May 9. Soaps.-Relates to the production of a neutral toilet soap containing albumen. Suitable proportions of fat, such as cocoa butter, and soda lye are mixed with formaldehyde solution, a quantity of the filtered contents of hens' eggs is added, and the whole thoroughly stirred. When the first stage of saponification is reached, the liquid mass is poured into canvas-lined boxes, and is left till completely saponified, when it is ready for cutting &c.
Patent GB-190008726-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water Tube Boiler.
Inventor: ZIESE RUDOLF
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 8726. Ziese, R. May 11. Water-tube boilers.-Three upper drums are connected with three or five bottom drums by curved water tubes as shown, the tube space being divided by baffles to direct the course of the furnace gases. The tubes connecting the two central drums, being heated only by the escaping gases, serve as downcomers. The central top drum may be connected also with the lateral bottom drums. Modified arrangements of the tubes and baffles, and the application to boilers with five bottom drums, are illustrated in the Specification. The escaping gases may pass away above the top central drum, or below it as in the arrangement shown.
Patent GB-190012324-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Rockdrills and Analogous Reciprocating Tools Operated by Compressed Air.
Inventor: SCHWARZ HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 12,324. Schwarz, H. July 7. Rock drills, percussive, worked by compressed air with the main piston acting as the valve, are arranged so that elastic piston rings can be used, radial instead of annular ports being provided in the cylinder to let them pass. Annular passages a, b in the piston are connected with the opposite ends of the cylinder by passages f, g, and an annular supply passage k in the walls of the cylinder opens into it by the radial supply ports o. The exhaust port is placed at i, and packing-rings at r.
Patent GB-190013305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Body Linen Ironing Machines
Inventor: WARNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 13,305. Warner, W. July 24. Pleating.-Relates to an ironing-machine with a reciprocating iron provided with a nose for entering pleats in the articles. Fig. 1 shows a side view, Fig. 2 a plan. The covered roll b is raised and lowered by means of the treadle e and counterweight f and is driven by worm gearing from a shaft provided with fast and loose pulleys q, driven by means of an open and a crossed belt. The internally heated iron g, supported in the frame p, is formed with a nose at its outer end, and with a concave lower surface to fit the roller b; it is reciprocated by a crank disc l driven by toothed wheels m. The :receptacle r is provided to receive the articles ironed. When a pleat is being ironed, the roller b is stopped by shifting the driving belts on to the loose pulleys.
Patent GB-190022493-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Mounting Maps, Charts, and the like.
Inventor: HESSE ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 22,493. Hesse, A., and Krieger, G. A. Dec. 10. Maps and charts, mounting. Relates to apparatus for use in mounting sections of maps, charts, sample cards, drawings, &c. upon sheets of fabric. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the frame. The frame carries a tray b provided with slots c which engage bars d fixed to the frame. Loose nails e are placed on the bars d. The partitions f, slotted bottom bars h, and standards i divide the tray into a number of adjustable compartments, in which piles of the map &c. sections are placed. The sheet of fabric, mounted on a frame, is covered with adhesive and brought down upon the uppermost layer of sections which adhere to it. When necessary, the tray is raised by means of suitable eccentrics.
Patent GB-190101729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Trucks.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1729. Liddie, J., [Shickle Harrison & Howard Iron Co.]. Jan. 25. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-The side frames 1 have central depressed portions 5 on which the flanged ends 6 of the bolster 2 rest, the joints 7 being in line with the tops of the axle-boxes 4.
Patent GB-190102110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Feed Pumps
Inventor: GARRELS WILLIAM LOUIS
Filed: 1901-01-30
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 2110. Garrels, W. L., and Kimball, C. Jan. 30. Feedwater, controlling.-Relates to means for controlling a feed-pump according to the water level in the boiler. The pump is worked by a constantly-moving lever 115, the fulcrum of which is carried by a block 119 which can be slid along the lever 115 by means of a lever 117 so as to vary the pump stroke from zero to a maximum. This movement of the lever 117 is obtained from a cylinder 124 sliding steam-tight on a pipe 120 and normally caused by a spring 125 to occupy a posi- tion in which the pump stroke is zero. The cylinder is moved in the direction to cause the pump to operate, by steam admitted to the pipe 120 by a float-controlled valve 131, the float being situated in a chamber connected to the steam and water spaces, or in the boiler itself. On closing of the valve 131, the pump-stroke is gradually reduced to zero, as the steam in the pipe 120 condenses. Most of the condensation water collects in an enlargement 129, from which it is discharged on the valve 131 again opening. Means are provided for fixing the lever 117 in any desired position. Various modifications are admissible. The fulcrum of the lever 115 may, for instance, be connected directly to the cylinder 124, the lever 117 being dispensed with ; or the power which shifts the fulcrum may be different from that which drives the engine. Fig. 2 shows a modification of the pressure-controlling valve described in the Pro- visional Specification. On the small valve 131 opening, the large valve 132 is balanced and opens by its own weight.
Patent GB-190108915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Biscuit and like Boxes.
Inventor: FOSTER GEORGE AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 8915. Foster, G. A. April 30. Displaying.-Boxes for holding and displaying biscuits, confectionery, and the like, in shops, are formed with covers A, shaped as shown, having glazed doors C<1>, hinged at c, and secured by fastenings at c' which facilitate the inspection and withdrawal of the contents when the boxes are placed on their sides.
Patent GB-190109055-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Separating Flexible Photographic Films, Cards and other Sheets.
Inventor: PERKS WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9055. Perks, W. G., and Fletcher, H. G. M. May 2. Feeding sheets.- Relates to a change box for photographic films and other sheets, fitted with mechanism for separating the front film for exposure &c. and afterwards transferring it to a receiving compartment. When the shutter G on the change box is drawn uo, as shown in Fig. 4, a groove F on the back of the shutter catches a crank pin D and partly rotates the axis B with its two eccentric discs A, A<x>. The disc A first penetrates between the first and second films M<x>, M, and then the disc A<x> releases the film M. As soon as the shutter G is raised, the spring actuated lever O presses back the bottom of the films as shown, and this causes the top of the film Mx to fly forward when released. The shutter G is then pushed down, and the film M<x> is transferred to the front of the shutter, where it is exposed. When G is next raised, a hook in front of it pushes the film M<x> into the compartment Z. A cam H<x> on the axis B gives it a longitudinal reciprocating movement when the crank-pin D is turned.
Patent GB-190109895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dies for the Cutting of Screw Threads.
Inventor: WILDING JAMES ARMSTRONG
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1902-05-13
Abstract: 9895. Wilding, J. A. May 13. Screwing.-A screwing-die, particularly suitable for cutting a thread on taper work, such as the fuze of a projectile, may be made as a die nut with internal longitudinal ribs A, Fig. 1, tapered to correspond with the work and provided with a full thread throughout. Clearance spaces D and apertures D<1> are provided in the die, which is suitably shaped so that it may be held. The die may be split and the separate dies A, Fig. 3, enclosed in a collet C' with a cover-plate F, the dies being recessed to move on inclined pins E. This arrangement allows a thread to be cut of a length greater than the thickness of the dies. The maximum length of thread cut may be adjusted by means of a movable collar lying between the tapered body and the chuck in such a position as to arrest the sliding movement of the dies.
Patent GB-190111763-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition for Hardening and Toughening Steel and Cast Iron
Inventor: HUTCHINSON ROOKS
Filed: 1901-06-08
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 11,763. Hutchinson, R., and Mitchell, H. June 8. Tempering.-A liquid composition for use in hardening and toughening, or tempering, steel tools, cast-iron washers, collars, studs, or other castings may contain excreta, alum, salt, essence of peppermint, and vinegar.
Patent GB-190119005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Attaching and Securing Portions of Games and other Articles in Position.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 19,005. Johnson, C. H., and Johnson, A. Sept. 24. Nets for games; games played with nets, posts, and tables.-Relates to means for attaching and securing portions of games, such as posts for table - tennis, in position. Figs. 1 and 3 illustrate the application of the invention to posts for table - tennis nets. A hook of wire, strip brass, &c., is formed with a part E for passing under the table D, and with a part e which is connected directly, or through a spring G, with an eye F on the post A. The part e is preferably bifurcated at e<1>, so as to provide two extensions E for passing under the table. The parts E are fitted with rubber discs H, which are plain or roughened or curved, and are retained in position by the looped ends h of the wire.
Patent GB-190122636-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Device for Improving or Enlarging the Breasts.
Inventor: SACKVILLE WILLIAM STOVE
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,636. Sackville, W. S. Nov. 9. Cupping - appliances. - Relates to appliances for enlarging the breasts. A cup A of india-rubber &c. of the form shown is placed over the breast, and is compressed so that, when released, a suction action is set up, which is stated to increase the growth of the breast owing to increased circulation The edge of the cup fits airtight against the breast, and may, if desired, be coated with glycerine &c. Separate cups are preferably used for each breast, but the two cups are sometimes combined.
Patent GB-190200835-A (GB)
Title: Rectal Instrument.
Inventor: KISTLER SAMUEL L
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 835. Kistler, S. L. Jan. 11. Rectal appliances.-An instrument for applying medicaments to the sphincter muscle of the rectum, comprises a reservoir A screwed to a tube B having perforations C and formed with a flange B'. The reservoir is filled and is inserted in the rectum until the flange B<1> engages the body.
Patent GB-190203361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to apparatus for Displaying the Names of Stopping Places for Vehicles, Boats or the like or for similar purposes
Inventor: SMITH HARRY TOM
Filed: 1902-02-10
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 3361. Smith, H. T., and Tarrant, A. J. Feb. 10. Indicators, station, stopping-place, and like, for vehicles, boats, and the like. A case 1 has a door 2 provided with an aperture 3 through which the names of the stations &c. are observed, and a grating 4 to facilitate the emission of sound from a signal bell. The names of the stations, with or without advertisements, are displayed on laths 13 forming an endless chain which hangs from a square roller 11, the movement of the roller serving to change the names &c. The roller is actuated through bevet gearing 20 mounted on a sleeve, which is adapted to be slid, to reverse the move- ment, by a spring motor 6. An intermittent movement is given by means of an escapement consisting of a disc 16 having, on both sides of its circumference, pins which engage in succession with two pins or stops in the slot of a spring crank lever 14 carrying an armature which is attracted by an electromagnet 22 when the circuit is made by the conductor or attendant. When the name is changed, an alarm bell 5 is rung.
Patent GB-190205409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Side Bearings for Railway Vehicles and the like
Inventor: WANDS JOHN CLARK
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 5409. Wands, J. C. March 4. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Relates to roller and ball side bearings arranged near the ends of the truck bolster. Figs. 1 and 4 show a roller bearing. To the bolster 1 is secured a base-plate 2 having a curved hood 4 along its inner side, while its outer side has a curved fin 7 against which and to the plate 2 the curved hood 8 is secured. The bearing-plate 10 comprises an inverted box with trough-shaped flanges which co-operate with the hoods 4, 8 to form guides, and the frame 15 carries rollers, arranged as shown, the spindle 16 of the middle row passing through slots 11 in the sides of the plate 10 and ending in sliding heads 17 having centering-devices for springs 21, which are always in compression and bear against the four corners of the plate 10 and the followers 19, which abut against the end walls. The rollers run on a plate 3 and support the plate 10, which has a wearing-plate. The hocds 4, 8 and the plate 10 are cut away, to allow a free supply of air to the bearing. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, three rows of balls are used, arranged as shown, and secured in position by yokes 16<a> pressed by springs 18<a>, which are fitted in the recesses 19<a> formed in the bearing- plate 10<a>. The side springs 21<a> are arranged in guides formed similarly to those already described, and act against followers 20<a>.