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Patent GB-189925515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Shaping Machines.
Inventor: WEISS JULIUS HERMANN
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 25,515. Weiss, J. H., and Cogswell, L. D. Dec. 23. Shaping. - A shaping-machine for producing curved metal surfaces has a tool-holder k mounted on the top bar of a yoke a pivoted at band oscillated by a link e from a slide f driven in the ordinary manner. The back-stroke of the yoke is cushioned by springs 3 and rods 4. The tool n is vertically adjustable on the yoke, and can thus produce curves of different radii on the work x, which may be a cutter for a baluster lathe or other machine for shaping wood or other materials. The feed-mechanism and work table are arranged in the ordinary manner.
Patent GB-190001492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Heat Radiators.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 1492. Dymond, G. C., [Clarke, C.]. Jan. 23. Footwarmers.-Relates to steam or hot-water radiators which are provided with footwarmers and rests. The hollow metallic case B is divided into two foot compartments d, and is clamped by a band to the pipe a, as shown in Fig. 4, a block m of non-conducting material being interposed between the warmer and the supporting-pipe. The cavity of the warmer communicates with the steam or water supply pipe C and with the draw-off cock h. The supply pipe C is provided with the control valve G. The warming-device may be combined with or detached from radiators in general use.
Patent GB-190005312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tyres for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: STEINHARDT EPHRAIM ROSS
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 5312. Steinhardt, E. R. March 20. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The channelled rim b receives a rubber tyre c having a longitudinal hole c<1>, through which passes a metallic band. The ends e of the band are bent at an angle greater than a right-angle, and pass through a hole h in the rim into a hole j in the felloe a. The ends e are pressed against the sides of the hole by a tapered wedge f, forced transversely through the felloe. The wedge is secured by passing a screw into the felloe through the head of the wedge.
Patent GB-190014885-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Filling Bottles.
Inventor: LENDER RUDOLPH
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 14,885. Lender, R., and V÷lker, W. Aug. 20. Bottling. - Relates to apparatus for filling bottles with seltzer water. The bottle is filled through the stopper a, which is of known form, having filling- passages c normally closed by the packing-washer b acting as a flap valve. The passages c are arranged in a circle, and the filling-tubes d are similarly arranged on the filling - head f. The bottle is pressed against the washer g on the filling-head by means of a pressure lever, the tubes d entering the passages c and opening the valve b. To admit the liquid to the bottle, the three-way cock m is turned into the position shown, in which position the supply pipe l communicate with the tubes d. Snifting is effected, without releasing the pressure lever, by turning the cock m so as to put the bottle in communication with the outlet k, the superfluous air and gas escaping through the recesses n and the tubes d &c. to the outlet.
Patent GB-190016400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind Musical Instruments
Inventor: MEINHOLD THEODOR
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 16,400. Meinhold, T. Sept. 14. Organs and like instruments.-The invention consists of a small organ, the playing part of which can be placed on, or attached to, an ordinary table. Fig. 1 shows one form. A bellows t and wind chest g are connected by a flexible pipe with a casing a, containing pipes or reeds to which wind is admitted by pallets h. The pallets are opened by pressing on keys or on rods s. A number of different forms of the instrument are shown, in some of which the wind chest is arranged underneath the casing a, which is hinged to it so that it can be raised into a sloping position like a desk, and held there by props and catches. When not in use the instrument folds into a small compass. A tune sheet such as that shown in Fig. 9 may be used to indicate the notes to be played. The tune sheet is held in position under the rods s by clips p, and the notes are indicated by dots on a broken line. By following the line from one end to the other, and depressing the rods s in the order indicated by the sequence of the dots on the line, a tune may be played.
Patent GB-190018792-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Axle Bearing.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 18,792. Mills, B. J. B., [Deutsche Waffenund Munitionsfabriken]. Oct. 20. Ball bearings for axles and shafts. Pairs of ball bearings are so mounted that they bear against the ends of a beam or lever supported in the centre. The beam or lever is free to tilt so that the pressure on the bearings is equally divided. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the bearings p, q are provided with knife-edges 1, 2 which bear against the ends of the lever r. In another form, two levers are employed, one at each side of the bearings, in place of the single lever at the top. The pressure on two ball races in one casing may be equalized by making the races b bear against knife-edges or ribs c, the bearing-case itself performing the function of the tilting beam.
Patent GB-190023439-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Folding Table Fitting, applicable also to other Articles such as Settees, Rout Seats or the like
Inventor: HAWKES HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1900-12-21
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,439. Hawkes, H. G. Dec. 21. Tables; settees; seats; bedsteads.-The legs a of work-room, writing, and other tables, settees, rout seats, and camp and other beds are hinged to permit of folding, the table &c. being preferably recessed to receive the legs when folded. The legs, when expanded or set up, are held in place by pins e carried by hinged brackets c.
Patent GB-190101135-A (GB)
Title: Weighted Headstall-rein
Inventor: HORNBY PERCY
Filed: 1901-01-17
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1135. Hornby, P., and Hornby, W. Jan. 17. Stable fittings.-Relates to a headstall rein for attachment to the manger &c. One end of the rope or rein a is fastened to a lead or other metal ball b, and the other end is formed with a loop c through which the ball may be passed. The ball is grooved to receive the strands of the rope, or the ball may be entirely encased by the strands.
Patent GB-190104905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artists' Easels or Stands.
Inventor: WRIGHT GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4905. Wright, G. March 7. Easels.-Relates to artists' easels or stands to be secured to the edge of a table or the like. In the form shown in Fig. 1, wire is bent to form a back stay a, b, b<1>, a sloping front stay or picture support d, d<1> with edge rests e, e', and table clips h, h<1>, and is strengthened by a cross-stay m. In the form shown in Fig. 3, modified for folding, the front stay is hinged at bends o, o<1> to the back stay, and on bends p, p<1> of a cross-bar q of a clip frame r, r<1>, and a hook s hinged to the bar q engages a bend in the cross-bar v of the back stay. In another modification, a single piece of bent wire is used, omitting the back stay and cross-stay shown in Fig. 1, and may be adapted for folding.
Patent GB-190106729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ammunition Hoists
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6729. Dawson, A. T., and Horne, J. March 30. Loading-appliances. - Relates to ammunition hoists, and provides means for preventing the elevating-apparatus from working so long as the cage is locked in its lowered position. Fig. 1 shows the whole apparatus in elevation, and Figs. 5, 6, and 7 show the three parts of the apparatus separately. When the cage descends to the bottom of the hoist, -(1) it automatically engages by its hook d with the spring catch h<5>, and (2) it acts upon the bellcrank lever h<26>, so as to move the sliding rod h<17> to the left, thereby lowering the rod h<24> and opening the relief valve F, thus preventing the elevating- apparatus from being worked. When the cage has been charged and is ready for being raised, the hand-lever H is moved, so as to rock the shaft h and move the arms h<1>, h<2>, h<3>. The arm h' withdraws the spring catch h<5> from the hook d and releases the cage D ; the arm h<2> turns the rock shaft h<8>, and signals to the gun platform the condition of the cage ; and the arm h<3> moves the sliding rod h<17> so as to raise the rod k<24>, thus closing the relief valve F and enabling the elevating- apparatus to be again worked. Specifications No. 24,948, A.D. 1898, and No. 9415, A.D. 1899, are referred to.
Patent GB-190107806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for use in the Purification of Water.
Inventor: LACOMME JEAN MARIE AUGUSTE
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7806. Lake, H. H., [Lacomme, J. M. A., and Lauder, W.]. April 16. Liquids, sterilizing. - Consists of means for purifying and sterilizing water as it passes through the supply main. A section of the main is composed of two or more pairs of electrodes 3, 4 and 5, 6 insulated from each other by material 8, the members of each pair being diametrically opposite. Each pair is connected to the terminals of a separate source of electricity, so that cross currents of electricity are established through the liquid in the pipe. Sparking-rods 21 are in a similar way arranged in pairs connected to separate sources of electricity. The sparking-rods are contained in tubes of insulating-material screwed through the casing.
Patent GB-190108022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Air Furnaces
Inventor: BEECH PAUL WINFIELD
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 8022. Beech, P. W. April 18. Air-heating stoves.-One form is shown in transverse and longitudinal section in Figs. 5 and 6 respectively. Fuel is fed through the passages 31 to the firebox 59, from which the products of combustion pass through the main combustion chamber 65 to lower side passages 42, thence through pipes 12 to secondary combustion chambers 10, 11, and finally through telescopic pipes 24 to the rear chamber 17 and smoke stack 43. Air passes through pipes 38 direct to the chambers 10, 11, and through corresponding pipes to the passages 42. Between the passages 42 and the firebox are chambers 44, 45, shown in Fig. 4 by a section taken on the line 4 ... 4, Fig. 5, and the chambers 45 have inlets 49 and outlets 51 for the entrance and exit respectively of the air heated by the stove or furnace. The chambers 44 have inlets 48 and perforations 67 for the passage of air to small spaces formed in the walls of the firebox, from which it passes through perforations 66, 75, and becomes mixed with the products of combustion. The lining 58 is secured to the firebox by clamped side-plates 57 and bolted rear-plates 70, and the rear part of the firebox has vertical strengthening-ribs. The lower entrance 18 to the rear chamber 17 is controlled by a damper 78, and deflecting-plates are provided in the chambers 10, 11, 17. In a modification, the chamber 17, protected by a removable plate, is placed within the main combustion chamber, and is provided with a damper which allows the soot to be discharged into the bottom of the furnace.
Patent GB-190111210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lantern Apparatus for Gas and other Lighting
Inventor: MARRIAGE THOMAS SYDNEY
Filed: 1901-05-31
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 11,210. Marriage, T. S. May 31. Lanterns.-A lantern for street and other lighting has a reflector or top a fixed or pivoted to an upright b, which is adjustably clamped or screwed at g<1> to a support c. The upright b may be attached by a bolt e, Fig. 4, or a jointed pin f, Fig. 5, to lugs d<2> on a plate d on the reflector a, which is secured against accidental movement by a locking arm b<1>, similarly bolted or connected to the plate d and the upright b. The surfaces of the upright b and the support c may be serrated to increase the grip. A cylindrical glass h is closed at the bottom by a glass plate i, Fig. 6, and by flaps or hinged doors k, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190115025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: EARL HENRY DOUGLAS
Filed: 1901-07-24
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,025. Earl, H. D. July 24. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to protecting the tyres of motor and other r o a d vehicles. Fig. 4 shows a section on the line A ...B of Fig. 3. The protector consists of overlapping c h a n n elshaped outer and inner links a, b, which are pivoted to side links c by means of headed studs d. The flexible protector thus constructed forms the tread of the tyre T, and, if the wheel is a driving-wheel, some of the side links c have studs i which are connected by jointed links h to the felloes f or other parts of the wheel. Some of the links h point in one direction and some in another, so that the strain on the tyre is relieved for either direction of rotation of the wheel. The edges of the outer links a prevent slipping.
Patent GB-190117053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding Tobacco, or other Material into Machines by which it is Enclosed in Wrappers.
Inventor: ROSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 17,053. Rose, W. Aug. 24. Parcelling tobacco.-Relates to apparatus for feeding previouslyweighed quantities of tobacco or other material to the packing- machinery. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the apparatus with some parts removed, Fig. 3 a partly sectional elevation, and Fig. 4 a partlysectional plan of one of the feeding-drums. The tobacco &c. is placed in the receptacles 6 of the rotary feed-drums 5. The hinged bottoms 18 are held closed by the surfaces 19 of the fixed platforms 4*. As each receptacle 6 passes over the opening 20, the bottom 18 falls against the rubberheaded buffer 23, and the tobacco &c. is discharged into one of the buckets 9 of the endless band 8, which conveys it to the packing- machinery. The bottom 18 is returned to place by its passage over the antifriction roller 21, or the closing and opening may be effected by a cam &c. Stationary plates may be placed over the spaces occupied by the receptacles 6 when emptying, to prevent a second charge of tobacco from being fed in. The buffer 23 is carried on a pivoted arm 22, held by a spring 25 and provided with a second buffer 24 bearing against a stop 26. The feed-drums are driven by the pinion 17, loosely mounted on the driving-shaft 14, and caused to rotate with it by means of a spring-pressed projection, carried by a collar on the shaft, which enters a recess in the pinion, but automatically disengages when the rotation of the drums is obstructed.
Patent GB-190118569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Electric Lamps.
Inventor: QUAIN JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1901-09-17
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 18,569. Quain, J. R. Sept. 17. Incandescent lamps.-A bayonet-capped lamp is provided with two or more filaments connected to three or more contactplates on the cap e, Fig. 2, arranged so that different filaments may be placed in circuit by turning the lamp p in an ordinary holder a. The contact plates may be made slightly concave, to engage the plungers in the holder. To permit the turning of the lamp, the ordinary pins on the cap are replaced by a straight wire f, situated in a transverse slot in the cap, and connected thereto by a central pivot g. To prevent the wire f from moving relatively to the holder a, it may be screw-threaded and carry a clamping-nut n, Fig. 2, or one end of it may be placed in a hole in a spring strip o, Fig. 4, the other end of the strip o being hooked into the opposite slot in the holder a. In a modification, bayonet-joint pins are carried by a ring rotatable on the cap.
Patent GB-190122135-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Simultaneously Cooling or Chilling and Aerating Beer and other Liquids or Beverages.
Inventor: WICKHAM DENNIS
Filed: 1901-11-02
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,135. Wickham, D. Nov. 2. AÙrating liquids.- Relates to apparatus for simultaneously cooling and aÙrating beer and other liquids and beverages. A gastight chamber built up of the flanged parts A, B contains a cooling.worm E which may be formed outside or inside the cylinder D, or otherwise placed inside the casing A, and is connected to the brine inlet and outlet pipes F, H. Compressed gas is admitted through the cock J, and liquid, from the inlet I, is directed over the worm by the perforated tray K to be cooled and to absorb gas. A beater M, driven by the pulley Q, or baffles, marbles, &c., assists impregnation. A ball valve N traps the gas when liquid is drawn off below the outlet level.
Patent GB-190124978-A (GB)
Title: Reading Stand Combined with Cruet Frames, Egg Butter, and Toast Stands and the like Articles.
Inventor: TYLER JOHN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 24,978. Tyler, J. B., Tyler, T. W., and Tyler, H. G., [trading as Tyler & Sons, W.]. Dec. 7. Cruets; egg-cup stands; toast racks; stands for table use. -A reading-desk C has a pivot A, which fits a socket B on a part of a cruet &c.
Patent GB-190204626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Tubes and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MANNESMANN MAX
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 4626. Mannesmann, M. Feb. 24. Rolling; making tubes.-A seamless tube is rolled from a hollow blank by passing the blank on a mandrel between grooved rolls, the edges of the groove first acting on the blank to compress it, and the pressure then extending towards the central plane of the rolls to ensure compression of the blank on its entire periphery, to elongate the blank. Figs. 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 show successive stages in the compression of the blank when two rolls are used, Fig. 5 being a section in the plane of the first engagement of the blank b with the edges of the rolls a, and Fig. 13 being a section through the centres of the rolls. Three or four rolls may be used, Fig. 23 showing a central section through four rolls. The edges of the rolls may be shaped to undercut the ribs r, to facilitate their removal. The mandrel m is preferably positively actuated, and may be drawn through by the chain of a draw-bench, the front end of the blank being contracted to engage a shoulder on the mandrel; or the mandrel may be pushed through, the front end of the blank being then closed. The Provisional Specification states that the ribs need not be removed when the tubes are to be used as poles or masts for electric lights, overhead railways, &c.
Patent GB-190205052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Retorts
Inventor: HOLT ANN
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 5052. Holt, A., and Holt, E. Feb. 28. Gas retorts.-Relates to the catch boxes within which are pivoted the catches of horizontal or inclined retorts. To the mouthpiece b of the retort is attached, by means of set-screws h passing through flanges g, a removable box f of any desired shape carrying a pivot pin i for the lever or catch. The box is made of such a size that it can fit over a broken catch box a cast with the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-190210051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Land Reclaiming Docks
Inventor: CHAQUETTE EPHRAIEM
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 10,051. Chaquette, E. May 1. Land, reclaiming.-Relates to a land-reclaiming dock adapted to be moored near the locality to be reclaimed and provided with a waterway B, Fig. 2, which allows the passage of scows or other vessels therethrough, receiving channels or vats C arranged transversely and inclined towards the pumps G, and suitable pumping and conveying apparatus for the dredged material. Fig. 2 shows the dock in cross-section, Fig. 3 in plan, and Fig. 4 in longitudinal section. Each vat C is provided with a feeding and agitating chain p kept in constant motion over the sprockets s, while the corresponding rotary pump G is working, and with a valve e for the vat. Only one pump works at a time, the clutches d on the shaft a governing the pump gears. The separate discharge pipes f lead to a common shore pipe. The power is derived from the motor F, which is operated by the dynamo machine E driven from the engine D.
Patent GB-190211076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 11,076. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Rice, E. W.]. May 14. Arc Lamps.-A lamp for use on a constant-pressure circuit has its series regulating-coil 1 shunted by a variable resistance 2, which is automatically diminished by a quickacting electromagnet 5 when the lamp current decreases, the pull of the regulating-coil 1 beiug thus diminished, and an immediate feed of the movable carbon effected, The shunt resistance consists of carbon contacts 2 and, optionally, a small fixed resistance 3 ; one contact 2 is carried by a light armature lever, which is acted on by a dash-pot 6, a stiff spring 4, and the series electromagnet 5, made with a short straight laminated core. The series resistance 7 may be less than usual. The separate electromagnet 5 may be dispensed with, a short core being fixed in the upper part of the regulating-coil 1, and the armature lever placed over it. Instead of putting the electromagnet 5 in series, it may be connected in parallel with the arc, and arranged to press the carbon contacts 2 together in opposition to a spring.
Patent GB-190214890-A (GB)
Title: An Eitherside Railway Wagon Brake.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 14,890. Jones, T. July 4. Brakes.-The brakes of a railway wagon are actuated from either side of the wagon by means of a transverse lever h, Fig. 2, mounted on a central vertical stud e<1> and connected to the brake blocks b by links i, crank shaftsj, and push-rods k. The lever h is provided at each end with a handle c<1> formed on the end of a bar c, which can slide relatively to the lever, but is kept in alignment with it by suitable pins and slots h<1>, h<11>. The two bars c are connected by links d, d and a lever e, so that they move together. The lever h is locked in either the 'on' or the 'off' position by racks f and pivoted catches f<1> on each of the bars c. The catches f<1> are bevelled underneath at g<1>, Fig. 3, and each rack f is formed with an incline g, so that the catches on both sides of the wagon can be released by pushing either handle c<1> inwards. The brakes can then be applied or released as required. The middle of the rack is formed with a projection f<111>, Fig. 2, for forcing the handle c<1> outwards and thus bringing the catches f<1> into operative position again, when the handle is moved from the 'on' to the ' off' position or vice versÔ.