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Patent GB-189906335-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Producing Electric Current at Sea by the Action of the Waves.
Inventor: GEHRE MAX
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6335. Gehre, M. March 23. Signals, marine and ship.-Relates to means for generating electric currents at sea by the action of the waves, more particularly for use in the production of flash-lights. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a number of magnets m of alternating polarity are carried by an anchored rod d, and an armature or induction coil s is reciprocated in front of the magnet poles by means of a rod D in connection with a pivoted lever g, which carries at each end a float a under the influence of the waves. Alternatively, the armature may be stationary and the magnet or magnets reciprocated. In a modified arrangement, the actuating-float is pivoted to a pair of floating bodies anchored to the bottom of the sea, while, in another modification, a floating body is arranged to move up and down on a pair of rods fixed in the bottom of the sea.
Patent GB-189908271-A (GB)
Title: Uprights for Staging Round Vessels Building on Stocks.
Inventor: BUCHANAN ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 8271. Buchanan, A. June 7. Slips and grids, building, launching, and repairing; docks. -Rotates to removable uprights for the staging employed in building or operating upon vessels on stocks. The upright shown in elevation in Fig. 1 is formed from a girder a of H-section, secured by bolts g, h to a socketf fixed in the ground. The upright is removed to another socket by first unscrewing one bolt h, lowering the upright about the second bolt g as a pivot, unscrewing the bolt g, and transferring the upright. The staging e is secured in any manner, and steps d are provided. The upright may have an extension i, which takes against a projection j on the socket.
Patent GB-189913600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparing Machinery for Flax and like Fibrous Material.
Inventor: READE ROBERT HENRY STURROCK
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 13,600. Reade, R. H. S., and Crawford, J. G. June 30. Rollers and roller heads; gill boxes or frames; spreading- machines.-T h e lower drawing- roller A is provided with a single or double screwthread, and an additional l o w e r roller B is provided, the upper roller C resting upon both rollers A and d B. The position of the nip between the rollers A and C is constantly changing, and when the material has passed these rollers it is gripped by the rollers B and C ; E is the usual sliver plate.
Patent GB-189915529-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Long-staple Wood Pulp.
Inventor: KLIMSCH JOSEF OSKAR
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 15,529. Klimsch, J. O. July 28. Mills and apparatus.-In order to produce a long-stapled fibrous material from wood for the manufacture of paper, the wood-grinding apparatus is provided with convex cutters or knives, which project above the grinding-surface only to the extent of from one half to one millimetre, occupy only about one tenth of the grinding-area of the stone, and operate along the grain of the wood. The cutting-edges may be arranged lougitudinally or transversely, or may consist of a number of pointed projections. They may be formed on flat or cylindrical bars adjustably fitted into the grinding- surface. When cylindrical bars are used, fresh cutting-surfaces are obtained by slightly rotating the cutters. Fig. 9 shows different forms of cutters, and Fig. 10 a method of mounting a cutting-bar c on the stone b.
Patent GB-189918684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery for Cleaning Grain and the like.
Inventor: MUMFORD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,684. Mumford, C. E. Sept. 15. Sifting grain &c.-Relates to machinery for cleaning grain, the object being to facilitate the cleaning of the screen or barrel. For this purpose the wires constituting the screen are formed of semicircular or preferably triangular section as shown in Fig. 1, cleaning being effected by a brush, or preferably by a roller, in contact with the flat surfaces A of the wires or rods A<1>. The wires are secured in notches in the bars B by riveting, as seen at B<1>.
Patent GB-189921726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bricks for Building Flat Arches and the like.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 21,726. Marshall, J. Oct. 31. Bricks for the flat arches of buildings, floors, bridges, &c., are formed with tapered interlocking tongues a and recesses b, which may extend half the depth of the brick as shown in Fig. 1, or the whole depth as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189923917-A (GB)
Title: Improved Kind of Glove.
Inventor: HAUSTGEN HENRI
Filed: 1899-11-30
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 23,917. Haustgen, H. Nov. 30. Gloves.-Relates to long gloves, and consists in making the sleeve part b separate from the hand part a, so that they can be readily connected to or be disconnected from each other as required.
Patent GB-190001446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Tram Cars, Motor Cars, and like Vehicles for Removing Persons and Animals from the Path of and Preventing them being Run Over by such Vehicles.
Inventor: EMETT BRYAN THOMPSON
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 1446. Emett, B. T. Jan. 23. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 20,245, A.D. 1899. Fig. 3 shows in side elevation the fender folded up when not required, and Fig. 4 shows it extended for use. It comprises two lattice-work sections 1<b>, 2<b>, which are hinged together at 7, the upper one being carried by curved bars 5 from the holders 3 and being pushed outwards by the links 6, which slide in slots in the holders 3 under the action of the springs 16. The section 2<b> carries rubber rollers 15, and is provided with spring catches 8 to prevent it from being turned up when meeting an obstruction.
Patent GB-190006749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Gearing
Inventor: BRADY ALFORD
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-04-10
Abstract: 6749. Brady, A., Levy, M. M., Rosenberger, M., and Reymershoffer, G. April 10. Toothed gearing.-Re. lates to speed gearing for bicycles &c. The crank axle is formed with arms upon which are mounted bevel pinions in gear with wheels 17, 34, both loose on the axle. The wheel 34 carries the chain-wheel 35, and the wheel 17 is formed with an internal ring of teeth which is geared to a pinion 13, fixed on the axle, by pinions 14, mounted on studs fixed in the end 6 of the box 5. In another arrangement, the pinions 13, 14 and the internal ring of teeth are dispensed with, and the wheel 17 is adapted to be locked either to the box or to the axle.
Patent GB-190008338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery for Elevating Crushed Stone, Ore, and like Materials.
Inventor: BAXTER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8338. Barter, W. H. May 5. Elevators.-Relates to the apparatus described in Specification No. 29,910, A.D. 1897. The plate B immediately above each bucket is notched at E to allow of the back edge of the bucket being inserted behind the edge of the plate; or the back edge of the bucket may be continued upwards with the same object. The elevator may be used for stone, ore, coal, grain, &c.
Patent GB-190011607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fitting Metallic Packing for Steam Engines.
Inventor: WHYTE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 11,607. Whyte, W., and Robson, J. M. June 26. Stuffing boxes.-Relates to metallic packing in which the packing-rings are enclosed in two or more separate casings, as described in Specification No. 2585, A.D. 1899. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention. In the stuffing-box A, on which is an external flange A<1>, are lodged the casings B, B<1> containing the packing-rings C. These rings are composed of segments with interlocking ends formed as described in Specification No. 15,077, A.D. 1893. Springs are fitted in cavities in a ring E faced steam-tight against the inner casing B and furnished with a keep ring E<1> bearing on a faced surface or neck ring. On the outer casing B' is formed a stuffing-box to receive soft packing for lubrication. The parts are held together by a ring F engaging with a flange B<2> on the outer casing, and bolted to the internal flange of the stuffing- box.
Patent GB-190103109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for containing Smokers Requisites
Inventor: KINSKY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3109. Kinsky, C. Feb. 13. Match and like receptacles.-Relates to cases for tobacco pipes, particularly of the kind described in Specification No. 19,101, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Tobacco], which may be combined with receptaces for tobacco, matches, &c. Fig. 3 shows a flexible case fitted with a cover f<5> and constructed with compartments f<2>, f<3>, f<4> to receive the three parts of the combined pipe and holder described in the prior Specification. An outer pocket g is provided for a match box, and is fitted with a flap g<1> having a match-striking surface upon it. The case may be formed without the compartment f<4> when used for ordinary pipes.
Patent GB-190110071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Advertising Devices.
Inventor: KALKOWSKY JOSEF
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,071. Kalkowsky, J. May 15. Advertising.-A casing, illuminated from within, has a front b of zinc, or enamelled sheet iron, in which are slits or perforatinns to receive the transparent or translucent advertisement letters c, which have flanges at the rear by which the letters are secured by means of a transparent plate e at the back which presses the flanges against the front plate. The projecting letters being of a different colour to the background, the device also serves as an attractive day advertisement.
Patent GB-190113191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Obtaining Light from Gases of Low Calorific Value
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 13,191. Chamberlain, J. June 28. Incandescent gas burners.-A hot flame of small volume for incandescent gas lighting is obtained from gases of low calorific value by using a comparatively large volume of gas, namely, about 30 cubic feet per hour, at a pressure of about two inches of water, with a supply of air approximately one and two-fifths the volume of the gas used. The gas nozzle a is about one-sixth of an inch in diameter, and leads to a taper tube c five-eighths of an inch in diameter at the bottom and one inch in diameter at top, which is covered with a gauze cap d to prevent lighting- back. The total height of the tube c is six inches. Air is admitted through regulable openings at the base of the tube, such as by a hit-and-miss device b operated by a handle e. A mantle is supported over the burner as usual. The Provisional Specification states (1) that the gas and the air supplies may both be heated regeneratively by the waste heat of the burner, (2) that the low - grade gas may be mixed with illuminating - gas by the employment of two wet gas meters geared together, the larger one passing the low-grade gas and the smaller one the rich gas.
Patent GB-190121618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Speed Indicators.
Inventor: SCHLOTFELDT HEINRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 21,618. Schlotfeldt, H. W. Oct. 28. Speed indicators.-A cylinder 1, Fig. 1, attached to a vertical hollow shaft 2 and a trunnion 3. contains a cylinder 5 which is attached to a tube 6 that passes through the hollow shaft and is connected to a pressure gauge, Fig. 3. An inner tube, attached to the bottom of the main tube, forms an annular space with it which is not open to the inner cylinder but communicates with the outer one by means of holes 14 in the main tube and grooves 13 in the top of the inner cylinder. The inner cylinder and the annular space between the cylinders are occupied by a liquid such as mercury, communication between the two columns being maintained through passages 10 in the bottom, and holes in the trunnion. On rotation of the outer cylinder, in which there is an air-hole, the raised liquid flows into the grooves and chokes the holes, and, on a greater speed of rotation being attained, a rarefaction of the air in the gauge occurs, owing to the recession of the liquid in the inner cylinder. A modification allows an increase of pressure in the outer cylinder to affect the gauge. Pressure gauges.-The pressure gauge in Fig. 3 consists of concentric tubes 22, 21 with a float 23, which communicate through a well and a bottom tube 26.
Patent GB-190122485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heaters.
Inventor: RUUD EDWIN
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 22,485. Ruud, B. Nov. 7. Water-heaters, gas.-The supply of gas to the burners 11 is controlled by two independent valves, one of which, 7, is operated in accordance with the flow of water through the heater, and the other, 9, is operated in accordance with the temperature of the water drawn off as shown in Fig. 1. The spring-controlled gas valve 7 controls the gas supplied to the casing 8 within which is the valve 9 governed by the expansion thermostat 22 through lever mechanism. A pilot burner 25 is provided. The water supply pipe 12 leads to the casing 13 in which is the piston 14. The piston 14 and the valve 7 are connected together by the rods 17 and the pivoted lever 18. When the piston moves down, it uncovers the recesses 15 and allows water to flow to the coil supply pipe 2. The water supply valve 14 may be modified by arranging the piston to act, not as the supply valve, but on a separate spring-controlled valve placed below or above the piston.
Patent GB-190124574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sifting, Screening and Separating Machines.
Inventor: EDWARDS ROBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 24,574. Edwards, R. A. Dec. 3. Sifting and separating chaff.-Relates to sifting- apparatus for use in combination with chaff-cutters. The reference letter m in Fig. 1 denotes the box of the chaff-cutter, n the regulating-wheel, and s the guard over the flywheel r. A shaft p communicating with an air trunk p<1> carries away dust from the machine, and the surrounding air is also freed from dust by the induced draught through the hood or funnel q. The fan which produces this draught is placed over the chaffcutter. The shaft p is shown in Fig. 1 with its covering-shutter removed. The cut chaff falls from the machine on to the upper end of an inclined screen b, suspended at the tail end by springs x and supported at the feed end by links g. The long chaff tails over at y, and is returned to the chaff-cutter. The finer material is collected by a tray d, and is discharged on to the upper end of an oppositely-inclined screen c, which is suspended by links f. A reciprocating movement is given to the screens b, c and trays d, e by means of a fourthrow cranked axle i. The sifted chaff is discharged at l, and the dust which is collected by the tray e is received by a collecting-trough o, from which it is blown up by a strong draught to a dust-collecting chamber.
Patent GB-190124854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method and Means of Connecting Together Toy Animal Teams and other Toys or similar Objects
Inventor: BRITAIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 24,854. Britain, W. Dec. 5. Toy animals &c.-Relates to means for connecting teams of toy animals to guns, ambulances, ammunition &c. wagons, &c. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a team of toy horses arranged two abreast. The horses are kept at the proper distance apart by spacing-studs e, g, f, and each pair is connected by a pin and socket e<1>, and by a wire d passed through a hole in the flanks. The wires d are bent backwards and fixed to the forward part of the next pair of horses, or to the limber &c., as at d<1>, d<2>. A central wire c is formed with a loop to engage the front stud e, and is bent over at the back so as to engage the axle of the limber &c.
Patent GB-190126684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means applicable to or connected with Sight-feed and other Lubricators for Supplying Lubricant to Steam Engine Cylinders and other Surfaces or Moving Parts.
Inventor: MARCHANT GEORGE MAULE
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 26,684. Marchant, G. M. Dec. 31. Lubricators. -Relates to pumps for forcing lubricant to the cylinders or steam chests of engines, or to other parts requiring lubrication. The barrels of a pair of pumps b, c are secured by nuts d within an oil reservoir a, or the barrels may be arranged outside the reservoir. The plungers b<1>, c' are coupled to a lever or beam e, mounted on a stud e<1> carried by a standard f. Upon this standard is loosely mounted a disc g having one or more cam projections or eccentrics g<1>, and provided with a worm-wheel h in gear with a worm i fixed to a shaft j. The shaft j is rotated by ratchet gearing from a moving part of the engine, and the consequent rotation of the cam disc g causes the plunger b<1>, c<1> to rise and fall alternately. While in one pump the lubricant is being drawn into the barrel, in the other pump the lubricant is being forced to the parts to be lubricated. Each barrel is provided with a non- return inlet valve m<1>, the inlet being protected by a grating or sieve, and with a non-return outlet valve n arranged in the nut d, the oil, after passing the valve n, being conducted by passages o, through a sight feed l and non-return valve p, to the supply duct q leading to the part to be lubricated. One disc g may serve to operate two or more beams for different sets of pumps, or where separate cams or eccentrics are employed for each beam, they may all be driven from a common shaft. The oil reservoir a may be divided into compartments to contain different qualities of lubricant, each compartment being provided with a set of pumps. If one or more parts require an intermittent supply of oil, one of the pumps may be disconnected or put into communication with an auxiliary pipe for conveying the lubricant to some other part. In place of cam surfaces or eccentrics for actuating the plungers, wrist pins on driven faceplates may be coupled to the plungers. To allow for loss of water, due to evaporation &c. in the sight feed or feeds, an auxiliary pump is employed to force water to the sight feed. The plunger of this pump may be operated in one direction from the cam disc, or by a finger secured to one of the plungers of the oil pumps, and in the other direction by a spring. When not required, the finger is disconnected.
Patent GB-190201037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Silos or like Receptacles for Grain and similar Substances.
Inventor: MIERSCH WENZEL
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 1037. Miersch, W. Jan. 14. G r a i n silos.-Relates to means f o r discharging grain or granular materials from silos or similar storage places without causing a separation of the heavier from the lighter particles. A central discharge column b is built up over the discharge pipe a of the silo, which is provided with the usual opening and closing devices. The column b is composed of sections b<1>, each of which may be tapered and placed with the smaller end uppermost, or, as shown in Fig. 1, the sections b<1> may be cylindrical, and each one of greater diameter than the one below it. Inlets c for the grain are formed between the sections b, which are secured in position by stays from the sides of the silo.
Patent GB-190203785-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Direction Label for Railway Trucks, Waggons and Vehicles.
Inventor: ALLOTT JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 3785. Allott, J., and Gaul, C. Feb. 14. Drawings to Specification. Labels.-For railway trucks, wagons, or vehicles such as are used exclusively for one return route or journey, a reversible label or sign is hinged to the side of the truck &c. in such a way that one face is presented at a time. A turn-button retains the label with the one face presented, while another turn-button secures the label when its reverse face is shown by turning the label on its hinges. The label is preferably of sheet metal.
Patent GB-190210414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Clips.
Inventor: LAWLESS PHILIP CHARLES
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,414. Lawless, P. C. May 6. Filing papers.- Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 an end view of a paper-clip comprising jaws A, B with handle extensions g, held together by springs C. When fully opened, the end e rests in the recess d. In modifications, a single spring C is employed, either placed centrally within openings in the handles, or extending the whole length of the clip with the handle extensions. brought outside it.
Patent GB-190211486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Frictional Power-transmitting Mechanism
Inventor: HARTNESS JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,486. Hartness, J. May 20. Lathes.-Relates to variable-speed friction gearing applicable for driving a spindle c from the lathe spindle b. The wheel i, on the spindle c, is composed of two discs held together by springs and gears with a disc h mounted in the lower end of the arm d and carrying a belt pulley h', by means of which it is driven from a pulley on the spindle b. The arm d is formed with a guide-slot to work over a fixed pin d<3>, and may be turned about the lathe spindle as a centre by means of a lever e coupled to it by a link e<2>. The lever is provided with a catch to lock in a pivoted ratchet sector f, which may be lifted when it is required to move the lever onwards. The faces of the disc h are convex, those of the discs i concave but to a flatter curve ; as the disc h is pressed in between the discs i, the points of contact gradually move outwards on the disc h and inwards on the discs i, with a corresponding variation in the velocity ratio.
Patent GB-190216211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Firing Cartridges or Charges in Blasting or the like.
Inventor: REINELT JOHANN
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 16,211. Reinelt, J., and Nowarra, J. July 21. Blasting cartridges and fuzes; blasting.-The cartridge or charge b is screwed into the union piece e on the casing u, which contains a spring striking-pin k. The pin is released by drawing the spring trigger v opposite the notch y' on its head by means of the cord s, and it is re-set by the chain &c. t or by the pressure of the gas after explosion acting on the heads of guide-pins (not shown) attached to the head and passing into holes in the block u<1>. The casing u has a conical head which splits the wooden tamping-plug p. A passage is made through the plug for a spiral spring which encloses the cords &c. s, t.
Patent GB-190223370-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Flower, Plant or Shrub Stake or Support
Inventor: LONG WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 23,370. Long, W. H. Oct. 27. Plants, supporting and training.-A stake or support for flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees is formed with a loop the plane of which is vertical and at right-angles to the flat of the point. The Figure shows a modification with two loops B, C. On the stake a collar D is clamped in any position by means of a screw or bolt. Through the collar pass wires F, F which may be bent into any position to support the plant. The stake may be of iron or other material.
Patent GB-190307981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dust Screens for Vehicles.
Inventor: RAABE MAX
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7981. Raabe, M. April 6. Dust deflectors.-A screen, consisting of a number of folding or other planes B, E, F widening backwards and upwards, is fitted at the rear of a motor or other vehicle, so that the air currents induced at the edges of the screen prevent the dust raised by the vehicle from reaching the passengers.