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Patent GB-189919048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid Meters.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1900-09-21
Abstract: 19,048. Boult, A. J., [Bucke, R. M.]. Sept, 21. Meters with two measuring - chambers and two valves. Each conical four-way valve C is arranged in a separate valve casing, and connects the inlet and outlet pipes D', D<2> respectively to the inner side of one measuring - chamber and the outer side of the other measuring- chamber alternately. The measuring.chambers consist of two dished plates E<1>, secured together and to bosses on the valve casing. They contain flexible diaphragms F held centrally between flanges G<2>, G<4> on the sleeves G<1>, G<3>, which are guided by the fixed pin G and the bushing G<6>, and are secured together by the screw G<5>. The sleeve G<1> is also provided with a flange G<8>, which is held in place by a split ring taking into grooves in the flange and sleeve. Surrounding the sleeve G<1> is a loose sleeve H, which is knocked over at the ends of the stroke by these flanges G<2>, G, and is connected by a link J to a crank arm C' of the valve. The link J is pivoted to the sleeve, its pivot pin being held by a spring clip J<2>, which passes round the sleeve H, and the crank arm is secured on the valve spindle by a split clamping- ring and screw. One of the sleeves H carries a rod K, which engages a forked arm L on a rock-shaft L<1> passing through a stuffing-box L<2> on the casing, and this shaft carries pallets L<4> which gear with an escapement-wheel M to convert the reciprocating into rotary motion for driving the recording-mechanism. The diaphragm F may be replaced by pistons working in cylindrical measuring-chambers.
Patent GB-189921013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Match-cases.
Inventor: KOESTER JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,013. K÷ster, J. Oct. 20. Match receptacles.-A case for holding matches comprises two plates a, b, connected together and provided with caoutchouc, metal, or other suitable bands d for holding the matches e against the plates. A pocket c, made of leather or other soft material, rendered fireproof, is attached to the back of the plate b, and serves as a wind guard. In a modified form, the matches are held in position against one plate only by an elastic cover, which replaces the second plate a, shown in Fig. 1. One side wall of the pocket may be cut away, or may be elongated.
Patent GB-190004771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Refining of Iron.
Inventor: HAWKINS FREDERICK WINSLOW
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4771. Hawkins, F. W., and Lynn, E. J. March 13. Pneumatic processes.-Molten metal, to be freed from phosphorus and other impurities, is supplied through a narrow slit D in the roof of an openhearth furnace, and falls into a jet of superheated steam C, directed somewhat upward, to spray the metal over the entire length of the hearth. Hot air is supplied through a tuyÞre E. The spray falls on a bed F of crushed basic material, the metal filtering through and accumulating below it.
Patent GB-190004789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Injectors for Feeding Water to Steam Boilers and the like.
Inventor: STICKER FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 4789. Sticker, F. March 13. Lifting and forcing combined injectors; overflow arrangements; valves and cocks; combining-tubes.- The overflow p for the lifter is formed between the walls k and l, and a supplementary overflow passage o for the forcer is enclosed by the wall l. The overflows o, p and main overflow n communicate by a single slot in the cock r with the outlet c. The cock in its other position closes the overflows, and opens the passage to the boiler &c. The combining- tube is made in two parts, one having an enlargement which surrounds a portion of the other part. In the combining-tube, and in other tubes if necessary, narrow longitudinal overflow slots tare formed, which may be straight, as shown, or curved. In modifications, the lifter communicates more directly with the overflow, and in one of these the cock r controls the overflow only.
Patent GB-190007703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Neck-yokes and Vehicle Pole Connections.
Inventor: GRUGGEN ARTHUR LLYOD
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 7703. Gruggen, A. L. Sept. 26, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Poles; harness attachments.-Relates to means for coupling neck yokes to pole ends. The socket 9, riveted to the yoke 8, is slotted to receive the ball 10, connected by the neck 11 to the ball 12, which is seated in the socket g of the ferrule 16 attached to the end of the pole 8<a>. The ball 10 is normally prevented from leaving the socket 9 by the pin 13, which can be turned so that the recess e allows the ball to be withdrawn through the slot c. In a modification, a ball 10<a>, Fig. 5, is connected rigidly by the neck 11<a> and ferrule 16<a> to the pole end.
Patent GB-190013063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Calendars and Memorandum Appliances.
Inventor: RUSSELL WINFIELD SCOTT
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 13,063. Russell, W. S. July 19. Calendars and memorandum appliances. The date sheets B, on which memoranda may be made, are threaded upon the wire frame g, f, f, d, d, a, b, which is also threaded through holes in an easellike rest G, F, E. The sheets are turned back one by one, and rest on the easel. The shape of the wire frame may be somewhat modified.
Patent GB-190015717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Railways working on the Closed Coduit System.
Inventor: DION LEON
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 15,717. Dion, L. Sept. 4. Electric railways on the closed-conduit system. Conduits; conductors; collectors. - The main conductor h and the flexible conductor j of magnetic material resting on it lie on the insulation i and stringer o under the U-shaped cover f of non-magnetic material. Strips i<1> of insulating- material are placed at the sides, and studs f<2> of annular, C, I, or X section project from the section f to the surface of the road. The lengths of flexible conductor are attached to T-shaped pieces r, which can rise and fall, but prevent longitudinal displacement. The picking-up magnet m on the vehicle is enclosed in a casing m<2>, which may be in one with the collecting-shoe m<3>.
Patent GB-190016639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 16,639. Lake, W. R., [Locomobile Company of America]. Sept. 18. Motor road vehicles.-Consists in an arrangement of the flues and flue-outlets in steam-driven motor cars, designed to prevent back-draught. Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan through the steam-generator flues according to one form of the invention. The cap 8 over the boiler has two lateral branches forming a transverse passage 9 with two outlets 10, covered with wire gauze, instead of the single outlet usual. The result is that any back-draught entering one of the outlets 10 passes straight through, and aids rather than impedes the natural draught through the furnace. A slide 15 is provided for affording access to the flue.
Patent GB-190019394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lampholder Switches for Electric Lighting
Inventor: CHARD GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 19,394. Chard, G. H. Oct. 30. Switches for incandescent lamp holders. A switch arm D, Fig. 1, is supported loosely on a shaft J, on which a handle and a fork Bare fixed so that the forkcan be brought into contact with a pin C on the switch arm, to turn this to or from a stationary contact-plate E. Quick break of contact is effected by a spring G bearing on the obliquely-formed rear end H of the switch arm D, shown on a larger scale in Fig. 4. The switch arm is a tube provided at its open end with an internal lip, against which a brass ball F is held by a helical spring K, to make contact with the plate E, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190020471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Connectors for Electric Wires and the like.
Inventor: RYMER-JONES JOHN
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 20,471. Rymer-Jones, J. Nov. 13. Couplings.-Within a tube A, which is transversely perforated, is fitted a slide B, also perforated. The slide is adjustable by means of a thumb-nut B<3>, and a wire E or F is gripped between the sides of the perforations in the slide and tube. The slide is limited in its movement by a set-screw C. An additional wire, such as G, may be clamped by the thumb-screw. In Fig. 1, one tube serves to contain two slides, while in Fig. 2 two tubes are connected by a neck H. When used as a fixed terminal, the tube A is fixed on a base.
Patent GB-190100094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Propellers.
Inventor: WOOD JEROME IGNATIUS
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 94. Wood, J. I. Jan. 1. Screw propellers.-There are, preferably, three blades, each of which is similar to the surface of half of a scalene cone having one side at rightangles to the base. The trailing edge of each is semicircular and perpendicular to the axis of the screw, and the leading edge is radial in elevation. The forward face is convex, and the after one concave.
Patent GB-190104340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Joint Connections for Bedsteads, applicable also for other Purposes.
Inventor: RICHARDS JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 4340. Richards, J. March 1. Bedsteads, shelves and shelving, &c.- Relates to joints for connecting the pillars and rails of bedsteads, for securing shelving to walls &c., and for holding in place boards, beams, &c. A pair of bolts or studs c, d, with cheese heads and round or squared necks, are passed through holes in the bedstead pillars and through a washer plate g, and then screw into threaded holes in a plate f, and afterwards into nuts h. The neck of the bolt c may be slightly smaller than that of the bolt d. The end of the rail is provided with an undercut parallel or tapering recess, which is dropped over the heads and on to the necks of the bolts. The nuts h may be dispensed with. The position of the slots and bolts may be interchanged. The slots or studs may be formed in or on to two or more sides of corner pieces, which may be cast to the pillars. In wooden bedsteads, the studs may be formed as wood-screws, and a metal plate k<1> with tapered slot k is screwed over a recess in the wooden side rail, as in Fig. 5. In Fig. 6, a round pillar is shown, and the plate f corresponds in shape.
Patent GB-190105601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Ropes, Bands, or Cables.
Inventor: LATCH ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5601. Latch, A., and Batchelor, T. C. March 16. Ropes, bands, and cables are made by taking a hemp, or preferably wire, core 1 of round, flat, or other cross-section and surrounding it with a number of concentric layers of flattened strands 2, formed round suitable curved core strips 3. The core strips may be dispensed with, and the lay of the strands may be varied as required.
Patent GB-190105722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chucks.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5722. Taylor, C., and Taylor, G. B. March 19. Chucks.-A chuck has jaw faces J secured to arms or jaws C pivoted at D to the chuck body B, which is attached to a lathe or other machine spindle. The jaws may be simultaneously closed by turning a spindle F by a key, a two throw cam E on the spindle engaging blocks G mounted in the jaws C, or the jaws may be independently set or operated by screws H in the jaws bearing on the blocks G, and locked by screws I. The jaws are pressed apart by a spring K. The faces J are bored out to suit the article to be held.
Patent GB-190109150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tent Poles.
Inventor: MILLINGTON WILLIAM WYATT
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 9150. Millington, W. W. May 3. Tents.-A helical spring c, rubber buffer, or the like is interposed between the top b<1> of the pole and a cap e, or between the sections a, b of the pole, or it may be inserted in the socket of a footstep bearing f. When the ropes and canvas get wet, the spring is compressed, and, on drying, the slack of the ropes is taken up by the expansion of the spring.
Patent GB-190113147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sawing Machines.
Inventor: UNTIEDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 13,147. Untiedt, H. June 27. Sawing.-Relates to a metal-sawing machine, in which a circular saw is mounted so that it can be set to cut at any required angle. The arm d, on which the bearings of the saw b are mounted, is raised or lowered by the shaft g connected to the winch chain h by a swivel joint, and is set to the required angle by worm gearing o, m. The saw is rotated by worm gearing e, f from the shaft g, which is driven by bevel-gearing k from the main driving-shaft.
Patent GB-190113568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates for Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: TOMMASI DONATO
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 13,568. Tommasi, D. Jan. 17, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Secondary batteries.-Fig. 1 shows an elevation and Fig. 2 a cross-section on the line A-B of Fig. 1, of one form of plate. In it are a number of orifices of square or other shape, in which are placed a number of thin strips or wires b, the strips in adjacent oritices lying at right-angles to each other. The parts a of the plate lying between the strips may be as thin as the strips themselves. The tubes c from which the active material is removed serve to facilitate the circulation of the electrolyte. As shown in Fig. 9, the strips may extend only part of the way across the orifices, and they may be of the serrated form shown in Fig. 10. In combination with these arrangements, each plate is provided with a conducting-strip d, extending diagonally across one or both faces of the plate.
Patent GB-190200080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding Cartridges in Machine Guns.
Inventor: SCHWARZLOSE ANDREAS WILHELM
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1903-01-31
Abstract: 80. Schwarzlose, A. W. Jan. 1. Machine guns.-Relates to cartridge - feeding devices employing trays of cartridges. Fig. 10 shows a cross-section of the device. The cartridges are carried in trays r, which are superposed on the hopper p, and descend by gravity, the lowest tray being supported by the lever d, which is pivoted to the hopper and carries a second lever d. The feed lever C is pivoted at F to the gun casing, and is operated by the breech bolt in its to-and-fro movement. It engages by the pin E with the lowest tray, and carries it step by step across the gun:' As the last cartridge in a tray moves away from under the next tray, the lever m takes up the position shown in Fig. 10, so that the feed lever C in its next movement acts on the hook q of the lever m, and pulls outward the supporting- lever d thus allowing the trays to descend one space.
Patent GB-190202304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Steaming, Ageing and Drying Fabrics.
Inventor: WALSH THOMAS
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 2304. Walsh, T. Jan. 28. Drying fabrics. -In steaming, ageing, and drying fabrics, two batches of fabrics are simultaneously passed in opposite directions through apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The fabric, which is fed into the apparatus by feed-rollers B and delivered from the apparatus by delivery rollers B<1>, hangs in folds within the apparatus from hollow rods E having collars at the ends which move in the tracks of two sets of rails placed side by side, the rods in one set moving in the opposite direction to those in the other. The rods are moved along the tracks by cams F, which, when a sufficient length of the fabric K is fed downwards to form a fold, moves the adjacent rod to abut against the fabric, which then falls over the rod to form the next fold. The rods are prevented from moving backwards by springs G, and the fabric is held to the first rod by a spring-actuated clamp H, which is suitably held in position and is adapted to bend to the contour of the rod. The rods being thus moved forward the last rod falls down an incline d<10> to a trough-shaped bar d<6>, along which it is pushed by a push-bar I, suitably actuated by levers operated by cams, to the next set of rails to be again moved forward by the cams F of the next series. The troughs d<6> have ribs to protect the rods from being smeared with lubricating-oil as they are moved along, The apparatus is supplied by hot air or steam in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190202396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Closets.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 2396. Adams, M. J. Jan. 29. Closet seats.-The flushing-scroll H, Fig. 1, is recessed at E to receive the seat B, the inner edge of which is thus practically formed of pottery and is therefore less liable to soiling. In the case of existing closets, the seat itself may have the periphery of the opening fitted with a pottery lining H<1>, H', Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190204382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Testing Milk
Inventor: BERNSTEIN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 4382. Bernstein, A. Feb. 20. Milk testers.-The proportion of fat in a sample of milk is estimated by adding to it a definite quantity of acetic or similar acid, to dissolve the casein, then, if necessary, adding glycerine &c., to increase the stability of the fatty emulsion, and then comparing the transparency of the product with that of a suitable standard, or with a milk sample of known composition. The liquids to be compared may be contained in cylinders the stoppers of which carry rods of blue glass dipping into the liquids.
Patent GB-190208309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Looms for the Manufacture of Face to Face Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: LEROUX PAUL
Filed: 1902-04-09
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8309. Leroux, P., and Leroux, E. April 9. Looms, pile forming in; let-off motions.-The pile warp threads a used in weaving double pile fabrics pass from reels through eyes, from which weights 21 are suspended, and beneath an oscillating bar b, which draws the threads forwards and is actuated by means of a strap l and rocking - lever m. After passing through the eyes, the threads a pass through apertures in a board c and then between gripper boards or plates d, e, the lower of which is smooth and supported by cylinders o, while the upper is covered with cloth and is pressed against the lower gripper by a vertically-reciprocating roller p. The roller p is raised and then allowed to descend against the gripper e, by means of cams and an arrangement of levers controlled by the jacquard of the loom, and, when the rollerp has pressed the plate e against the plate d, the rollers o are rotated, by means of ratchet-and-pawl mechanism, so as to carry the grippers forwards and feed sufficient pile warp for forming the pile. When the roller has been lifted by the cams, the upper gripper is raised by springs. After every feeding operation, the grippers are drawn back against a stop-plate 20 by springs 16 connected to levers 15, controlled from the jacquard. After leaving the grippers, the threads pass through eyes g connected to weighted healds or loops h, situated between bars f over which the threads pass. These weighted loops serve to keep the threads in tension and draw down those threads which, during any pick, are not taken up in the formation of the pile. The healds or loops h are each formed of threads and are knotted at suitable parts of their lengths ; they pass through a lifting- board j, which is raised after the grippers d, e have been retracted.
Patent GB-190222070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-controlled Apparatus for Delivering Gas and like Fluids.
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 22,070. Cox, W., and Glover & Co., G. Oct. 10. Gas meters; actuating - mechanism.-The partial rotation by a handle L of a lantern-wheel A.turns a wheel nut T upon a screw V, the shaft of which is geared to the index mechanism of the meter. A saddle W on the nut, attached to a sliding rod Y is accordingly shifted, and a pin Z upon it opens the supply valve by raising a lever 5. The revolution of the screw then proceeds as the gas is delivered, till the valve is closed again. Coin action.-The shaft H of the handle, which has the hub B of the lantern-wheel as a bearing, carries a radial pocket G which contains a flat piston J with spring K for pushing the coin F into engagement with the wheel. The pocket receives the coin through a slit E in a front plate d, which bears two stops N, M, forming the limit of rotation, but the coin does not take effect till it has passed a guard-plate P on a ring Q behind the cover plate. This ring is provided with a lug R to engage notches S in the edge of the drum casing D, and it is set with the lug at the required notch to determine the unit of supply, the cover plate being removable. Casings.-The casing 7, which covers the screw and nut, is hinged to the drum casing D, which encloses the lantern-wheel, and, being secured by a screw 8, which is accessible only when the moneybox 0 is removed, serves to secure the front plate d which has a lug 9 fitting an eye 10 on the drum.
Patent GB-190223059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella Stick or Rod Stands or Holders.
Inventor: SLATER SMITH
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,059. Slater, S. Oct. 23. Umbrella &c. holders.-Umbrella, stick, rod, and like stands are provided with holders having arms or hooks so disposed that the ends overlap or nearly overlap in a vertical plane and allow of the insertion of the umbrella &c. from the front. The plate a, Fig. 1, is stamped in one with the hook projections b, which are afterwards bent round into the position shown. The plate a, Fig. 3, is cast in one with the arms b. The plate a, Fig. 7, is provided with arms b placed one above the other. The series of holders shown in Figs. 5 and 6 is formed by bending wire to provide the arms b.
Patent GB-190223250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Development of Photographic Pictures
Inventor: CLARKE GREVILLE RUSKIN
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 23,250. Clarke, G. R. Oct. 24. Developing; trays and dishes-An attachment to a developing-dish enables films, paper, or the like to be manipulated without touching with the hands. The film R is clamped by spring clamps to the ends of hinged frames J, J<1> when they are in the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 2. The frames J, J<1> are then turned down till the film R is immersed in the developing-solution. The frames J, J<1> are pivoted on fixed wire frames A, B, which are clamped to the developing-dish C by extensions which pass underneath the dish and by sliding clips G, G<1>. On the extensions are feet E, on which the dish may be rocked.
Patent GB-190226539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Fabrics Specially Adapted for use in the Construction of Harness, Pads, and other Articles for Animals.
Inventor: GORDON ALEXANDER JOHNSON
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 26,539. Gordon, A. J. Dec. 2. Wadding. - Relates to porous and absorbent fabrics for forming clothing for animals and pads for harness &c, and to the pads themselves, the object being to produce an article which prevents chafing and sores &c. The fabric is formed by superposing several sheets of loose fibrous material and then connecting them by interlooping by means of hooks or needles. The work is operated on from both sides and the loops B are pulled in directions at right-angles to one another as shown. Pads are formed from this material by simply cutting it to the shape required. The edges may, however, be stitched through if desired. The outer surface may be covered with leather. Two or more such pads may enclose a sheet of metal or a pad of suitable porous material.