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Patent GB-189907662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Driving Gear and Stopping and Starting Devices for Sewing and other Machines.
Inventor: NOBLE DONALD
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 7662. Noble, D. April 12. Clutches; brakes; inertia, utilizing to obtain movements.-Relates to sewing and other machines which require to be put into rotation intermittently, either automatically or by hand, and is partly an improvement on the friction driving- gear described in Specification No. 4770, A.D. 1897. The loose pulley 20 carries a leather washer 24, on one side of which is a disc 25 secured to the fixed clutch disc 22 by bolts 26, and by springs which urge the disc 25 towards the disc 22 so as to grip the washer 24. A brake disc 31, loose on the sleeve 32, is provided with inclines 33, Fig. 6, engaging corresponding inclines on a fixed disc 35, so that, when the disc 31 is rotated in one direction, it also moves axially, first disengaging the clutch by contact with the heads of the bolts 27, and then stopping the machine by contact with the brake ring 29. The disc 35 is adjustable to take up wear by means of a slot and screw 38. To a projection of the disc 31 is pivoted an elbow lever having on one arm a roller 45, Fig. 3, to engage with a cam 42 on the disc 22, and with the other arm 44 engaging in a cam slot 47 in a treadle-lever 48 pivoted at 49. When the cam end of the lever 48 is depressed against the spring 60, the arm 44 is moved to the left, the clutch is in action, and the roller 45 is out of the path of the cam 42. On releasing the lever 48, the roller 45 comes into the path of the cam 42, which thus moves the disc 31 to stop the machine with a force proportional to the momentum of the moving parts. The cam and slot 47 is modified when the machine has to be stopped after each stitch. These movements may be effected automatically by means of a disc 52, Fig. 4, having one or more notches in which a dog 50 on the elbow lever can engage, and rotated by a silent feed which is adjustable to vary the number of stitches between the stops. In a modification, a ring and ball race are interposed between the bolts 26 and the disc 31.
Patent GB-190001549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cardboard Boxes for Cigarettes and other Small Articles.
Inventor: COHEN COSMAN HENRY
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 1549. Cohen, C. H. Jan. 24. Cigarette boxes.-Paper boxes for cigarettes and other small articles are formed from two blanks cut and scored as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the blank, Fig. 1, serving to form the box proper and the lid, and the blank, Fig. 2, the lining. The flaps of the blank, Fig. 1, which are shown shaded in diagonal lines, are glued, to secure the parts of the box and lid when set up, the neck i serving as a hinge for the lid. The blank, Fig. 2, is formed into a rectangular tube, without being glued or fastened, and is then inserted into the box, to serve as a shouldered lining, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190008433-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Electrically Conductive Illuminating Bodies.
Inventor: DANNERT FRITZ
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 8433. Dannert, F. May 7. Incandescent lamps.-Homogeneous conductive illuminating bodies are made by moulding and heating a plastic paste of sucrate of lime, or other chemical compound yielding carbon and a metallic oxide in definite proportions when carbonized. A concentrated solution of an inorganic metallic salt may be added, to decrease the proportion of carbon in the product.
Patent GB-190011676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Toluolsulphochlorides.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 11,676. Thompson, W. P., [Gfeller, E.]. June 27. Toluene sulphochlorides.-The toluene sulphonic acids, which are produced as bye-products in the conversion of toluene into toluene sulphochlorides by means of sulphonic chlorhydrin, are also converted in almost theoretical quantity into toluene sulphochlorides by further treatment with sulphonic chlorhydrin at temperatures above 20‹ C. For example, toluene is first acted upon by sulphonic chlorhydrin at 10‹-12‹ C., and the mixture of toluene sulphochlorides, toluene sulphonic acids, and sulphuric acid thus produced is heated to 20‹-30‹ C. and more sulphonic chlorhydrin is then stirred in. The temperature is raised to 30‹-40‹ C. and finally to 50‹-60‹ C., and the mixture is then poured upon ice. In a modification of the process, the sulphochlorides produced in the first part of the process are extracted by carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, or the like, and the mother liquors containing the sulphonic acids are treated with sulphonic chlorhydrin at 40‹ C. The p-toluene sulphonic acid may also be separated from the o-toluene sulphonic acid by pouring the mother liquors above-mentioned upon sufficient ice-water to produce a mixture containing sulphuric acid of about 60 per cent. strength. After standing, the greater part of the para acid crystallizes out. The residue, containing chiefly ortho acid, is neutralized with lime for separating the sulphuric acid, and the calcium o-toluene-sulphonate produced is converted into the sodium salt, which is then converted into o-toluene-sulphochloride by means of sulphonic chlorhydrin.
Patent GB-190013714-A (GB)
Title: Combined Induction, Mixing, Regulating, and Controlling Apparatus, applicable to Engines Operated by Volatilized Oil or Spirit.
Inventor: KNOWLES ARTHUR JAY
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-10-31
Abstract: 13,714. Knowles, A. J. July 31. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. Oil or spirit contained in a vessel A flows through a tube C, with a split conical end which screws down on to a seating P and serves as a valve, and falls on a conical vessel R with a ribbed interior, and thence on to a series of perforated cones V. On its passage it is met by currents of air, which are heated as they arise between the casings D', Y, and which pass through openings B' in the casing Y and over the turned-in upper lip of the cone R. The jacket is heated at starting by oil burnt in a trough N<1>, the gases from which pass through tubes G, and afterwards by hot air arising from a casing around the exhaust-silencer. A supplementary supply of air is admitted by a pipe Z' to the carburetted air in the vessel T', and is controlled by a valve A<2> by which the speed of the motor may be regulated. Air is supplied to the pipe C by an axial pipe M. The vessel A may be supplied with oil from a tank fitted with a valve similar to C, the axial air pipe of which is connected to the pipe E<2>.
Patent GB-190022249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Velocipedes and similarly Operated Vehicles.
Inventor: RENOUF PHILIP LOUIS
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 22,249. Renouf, P. L., and Renouf, J. Dec. 7. Ball bearings for velocipedes &c. The rear wheel, Fig. 1, is mounted on balls C, C', carried between cups secured to the hub, and cones formed on sleeves B, B<1> loosely mounted on the axle A and caused to rotate together by the lug and socket shown in Fig. 3. The chain-wheel G is secured by a ring G<11> to a sleeve G<1> mounted in ball bearings on the sleeve B' and on a cone B<11> secured to the axle A. A clutch H connects the sleeve G<1> to the hub during forward driving, and on back-pedalling a reverse clutch E causes the sleeves B' and B to rotate, so that a lug formed on the sleeve B actuates through a similar lug, as shown in Fig. 2, an axle K connected with suitable brake mechanism and carried in a plate I screwed on the axle A. The bearings are simultaneously adjusted by rotating the axle A by means of its squared end, thus causing the plate I to imove along the axle. In a modification, the plate I is loose on the axle A, and is kept in position by a nut. In another arrangement, one of the bearing-cups is fitted with J. B. Dunlop's automatic adjustment. Fig. 6 shows another form, in which the chain-wheel G is mounted on the hub as usual, the clutch actuating a sleeve B<11> connected directly or through an intermediate sleeve B<111> with the cup B.
Patent GB-190023407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cooking Stoves
Inventor: DUBOSQ LEONCE VICTOR
Filed: 1900-12-21
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 23,407. Dubosq, L. V. Dec. 21. Cooking stoves and ranges.-The stove is intended for use in catering for a large number of persons, such as for army use. The grate 1 passes nearly from front to back. At the end of it is a partition 2, and the two side compartments thus formed are each divided into two smaller compartments by a partition, part of which 7, 8 is fixed, while the other 7<11>, 8" can be slid in or out by means of a hinged rod 7<111>, 8<111>. When the rod and partition are drawn outwards, the hinged portion of the rod drops against the sides of the stove. Each compartment thus formed, 3, 4, 5, 6 has a door 9, 10, 12, 13, hinged so as to open downwards to allow trolleys 11 supporting meat &c. to be passed in. Immediately over the grate are a number of soupboilers 14, four being shown. Above the rear portion is a chamber 25 for reheating dishes, while above the front portion are a boiler provided with a draw-off and a cleaning-out tap, and a coffee infusion apparatus of any type. The form shown consists of a lower water chamber from which a steam tube ascends to a strainer. The infusion runs into a receiver having a draw-off and a cleaning-out tap. Side shelves 26 may be let down, and be supported in a horizontal position by bars 27 engaging with angle brackets 28. These shelves are used as supports for plates and the like while being filled.
Patent GB-190100398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery and Arrangements for Unloading, Heaping, Stocking or Storing, Screening and Loading Coke, Coal and other Materials.
Inventor: WOODWARD JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 398. Woodward, J. Jan. 7. Screening coke, coal, &c.-Relates to means, such as described in Specification No. 25,298, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Lifting &c.], for unloading, heaping, stacking, screening, and loading coke, coal, and other materials. Below the rails g on which run the carriage o of the crane q, are two platforms c, d, in the upper of which are holes fitted with doors giving access to screens f. Coke &c. tipped into buckets is lifted therein by the crane and deposited on the platform c. It can then be shovelled on to the screens f which discharge it into carts &c. placed below to receive it. The siftings collect in heaps on the platform d and can be discharged through doors therein into carts.
Patent GB-190101572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearing Furniture Casters.
Inventor: RICHARDSON GEORGE JAMES ADDISO
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1572. Richardson, G. J. A. Jan. 23. Castors.-The spindle b, which is screwed or tiveted to the horn carriage a, is inserted into a casing c fixed to the furniture leg. Ball hearings, consisting of balls and suitable races or projections on the casing and spindle, reduce friction and allow of small eccentricity of the roller d. The vertical line through the centre of the axle of the roller d passes within the circumference of the vertical spindle b. Figs. 2, 4, and 6 show methods of arranging the ball bearings. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the casing c is screwed on to a threaded cap fixed to the furniture leg.
Patent GB-190103123-A (GB)
Title: Improved Insulating Conduit for the Conductors of Electric Tramways.
Inventor: SEGUY PAUL CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 3123. Seguy, P. C. Feb. 13. Electric railways and tramways on the conduit system. Conduits; conductors.-The conductors a are laid in the open channels c formed in the paving- blocks b of insulating material, such as " Garchey " vitreous stone," which consists of crushed glass, softened by heat and then compressed in moulds. These channelled blocks may be made in one piece, or built of two or more parts b, b<1>, &c. with or without drainage passages through them and channels l underneath. The conductor may be bolted to the bottom of the channel or carried at the side, and it may be covered with a wearing contact-strip m, Fig. 6. The blocks may be laid against the rails n, Fig. 9, or may be protected by rails p, p, Fig. 11. Or the insulating-blocks b, b<1> may be placed on either side of a conductor rail o, Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190104375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Telluride-gold Ores.
Inventor: PETHYBRIDGE WALTER
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4375. Pethybridge, W. March 1. Tellurium is obtained from telluride gold ores by treating the ore with ferric sulphate to dissolve out the tellurium, which is then precipitated by means of metallic iron.
Patent GB-190104704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Air-compressors Combined with Wind Motors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 4704. Thompson, W. P., [General Pneumatic Co.]. March 5. Wind motors.-A combination of wind motors and air compressors for compressing air for refrigerating purposes, compressed air motors, the manufacture of liquid air, or for other purposes is shown in the Figure. A suitable number of wind motors 1, 2, 3 are connected by gearing 13 to air compressors 4, 5, 6, which are connected together by pipes 18, 21, and connected by a pipe 24 to a reservoir. Atmospheric air is compressed by the first compressor and is then more highly compressed by each succeeding compressor, the air being cooled by radiation in its passage through the pipes, which are of considerable length. The adjacent wind motors are at different heights to utilize more fully the power of the wind.
Patent GB-190105020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathe Beds.
Inventor: LANG ROBERT
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 5020. Lang, R., and Lang, W. B. March 9. Lathes.-In lathe beds such as are described in Specification No. 15,992, A.D. 1900, in which the saddle is guided by a raised guideway on one of the shears, a rib A<1>, Fig. 1, is formed on the other shear to guide the tailstock B by engagement with a groove on its underside. When the tailstock is provided with an under-plate C, Fig. 2, to engage the under surfaces of the shears, inclined guiding- surfaces D are formed on the shear and plate as shown.
Patent GB-190107325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 7325. Thompson, W. P., [Fuller, C. D.]. April 9. Motors, controlling; motors, gearing for.-Relates to electric motors in which both the field magnet and the armature rotate in opposite directions, and consists essentially in connecting the two rotating parts through variable-speed gearing by means of which the speed and tongue of the motor may be controlled. In the construction shown, the armature H is secured on a shaft C provided at each end with ball bearings, while the field magnet G is supported by spiders G<1>, G<11> free to revolve on the shaft. The armature shaft C is connected to the hub of the field-magnet spider G<1> through variable-speed friction gearing, consisting of two friction-wheels D, D<1> with annular concavities, between which are disposed a pair of friction-wheels E<1> supported by pivots a in rockshafts E. By means of worm gears operated by a hand-wheel, the two rock-shafts may be simultaneously turned in opposite directions, so as to vary the distances from the centres of the wheels D, D' at which the intermediate wheels E' act. The power may be taken off from a pulley, or the motor may be connected directly to the driven shaft, e.g. in a lathe, drill press, or street car.
Patent GB-190108013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Air Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: COLLIER ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-06-18
Abstract: 8013. Collier, A. T. April 18. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims; hubs; spokes. -Relates to the manufacture of air tubes for pneumatic tyres, and to lessening the liability to bursting produced by excessive heating of the enclosed air. The air tube consists of two layers, of which the inner contains some antimony compound, preferably the sulphide, as the vulcanizing-agent, and the outer is vulcanized with sulphur. The tough antimony-cured tube is thus obtained internally, and the readily-repaired sulphur-cured tube externally. A layer containing neither antimony compounds nor sulphur may be placed between the inner and outer layers. To prevent excessive heating of the enclosed air, a chamber D, preferably of metal, is clamped to the wheel spokes C, and is detachably connected to the air tube of the tyre A by a screw union J, which is made airtight by an internal tubular double cone of leather or soft metal. The inflating-valve K is preferably placed on the chamber D. In modifications, the chamber may be formed in the rim, spokes, or hubs.
Patent GB-190110051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: TOPP WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 10,051. Topp, W. G. May 15. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-The apparatus is shown in plan, with the cover removed. It consists of a box a containing two rows of vertical teeth h of india-rubber. The box is filled with cleaning-powder, and a knife is passed in through the aperture e and reciprocated between the rubbers.
Patent GB-190110773-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for the Instant Stoppage of Water from Automatic Sprinkler Heads after Fire or Accident.
Inventor: TIPPING THOMAS
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 10,773. Tipping, T., Fletcher, E., and Holland, W. L. May 25. Sprinklers, automatic.-Relates to an apparatus for closing the discharge valves of sprinklers w h e n they have been opened accidentally or by a fire. In Fig. 1, the apparatus is illustrated as applied to two different kinds of sprinklers. On the left-hand side, a fork e mounted on the end of a pole c is pushed on to the neck above the head b, the framework of the apparatus being thus supported. The valve is then pushed up on to its seat by a rod f mounted in guides d<1>, d' and actuated by a lever g, the outer end of which is pulled down by a cord h. The lower end of the cord h is connected to a hand-lever with ratchet detent by means of which the valve can be held closed. On the right-hand side, the apparatus is shown as applied to a sprinkler of the Grinnell type with a loop frame. The wedge-shaped piece k is inserted into the loop, and thus supports the framework of the apparatus, while the valve is closed by pulling down the outer end of the lever l by the cord h. Another modification is described, in which the pole lies directly under the valve of the sprinkler.
Patent GB-190111282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lamp Stoves and Cooking Utensils applicable for Use in connection therewith.
Inventor: DUGGAN FREDERICK JONES
Filed: 1901-06-01
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 11,282. Duggan, F. J., and Isaac, C. June 1. Lamp stoves; oil cooking-stoves.-To utilize more thoroughly the heat of the lamps b, Fig. 1, for cooking purposes, it is directed against the sides of the oven a' by means of inclined or curved reflectors or baffles c arranged in the flues a<2> between the oven and the casing a. This deflector may be of almost any desired form, a large number being illustrated. In the form shown, it is hinged at c<1> to the base a<3>, for convenience in cleaning ; but it may be hinged in other positions, or it may be fixed or may rest on supports. Instead of employing deflectors, the sides of the oven may be bulged outwards so as to project over the flame. The products of combustion pass to the top flue a<4>, and escape through the pot openings a<5> and through other openings, not shown. When the stove is intended for heating purposes, the heat being required at the top of the stove, it is provided with lining plates c<x> as in Fig. 23, air being admitted through perforations a<6>, and c<6>, the latter being situated opposite the middle of the flame. In a modification of this form, the products of combustion are directed by slightly inclined vertical plates (which may be fixed or hinged) to an upper space, above which a kettle or the like or a hand iron may be placed.
Patent GB-190113271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Partitions for Schools and other purposes.
Inventor: ADDISON HENRY
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 13,271. Addison, E. June 29. Drawings to Specification. Blackboards.-The panels of the sections of folding partitions for school rooms may be used as blackboards, and may be made of ebonite, glass, or other material.
Patent GB-190117027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Electric Motor Controller Handles.
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1901-10-15
Abstract: 17,027. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Linn, J. B.]. Aug. 24. Switches.-The handles of series-parallel controllers are provided with a locking-device so that under certain conditions the parallel positions cannot be used, and thus the speed limited. In Fig. 1, the rack G has notches g for the series positions and g<1> for the parallel, and between them is a lug g<2>. The handle A is fitted with a locking- lever D, pivoted at d and operated by a stud E. A spring tumbler is fitted within the handle, and normally prevents the lever D from being raised above the lug g<2> to allow the handle to pass. A detachable key K is provided for moving the tumbler when required, the key being under the control of a properly-authorized official.
Patent GB-190122703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dough Moulding Machinery
Inventor: POINTON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 22,703. Pointon, J. E., and Pointon, C. E. Nov. 11. Moulding dough.-Relates mainly to machines of the kind described in Specification No. 17,185, A.D. 1898, for subjecting dough to a combined forward and cross-rolling or screw-like motion. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, dough is fed to the mouth a of an open-ended semi-elliptical fixed trough A over a rotary table B, and is rolled first against the side a<2>, and afterwards against the side a<3>, and is finally discharged through the mouthpiece a<1>. Fig. 2 shows a zig-zag trough A over a travelling belt B. The piece of dough enters the trough at the end a, is rolled against the sides a<2>, a<3>, a' in succession, and is discharged through the end a'. A rocking or rotating trough or barrel may be arranged parallel to, or in alignment with, the carrier, or the belt or carrier B may pass through the moulding-barrel A' as shown in Fig. 3. Instead of using a moving table or conveyer, a moulding-trough may be moved along or across a fixed table. The dough may be divided by a rotary cutter or other appliance, and is fed to the moulding-machine by a pair of endless travelling bands, which are arranged at rightangles to one another, and are driven by bevel and worm gearing. A worm screw on the driving- shaft of the second band gears with a worm-wheel on the driving-shaft of the first band, so that the first band is caused to travel at a slower rate than the second band. A preliminary moulding-trough may be combined with the second band.
Patent GB-190124068-A (GB)
Title: A Strip to Repair and Strengthen Cycle Tyre Covers
Inventor: CUTHBE CHARLES LOUIS
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 24,068. Cuthbe, C. L., and Maxton, R. Nov. 27. Tyres, pneumatic. - A tyre cover is repaired by solutioning o v e the damaged part a canvas string B long enough to allow its end parts to be folded round the edges of the cover and overlapped on the canvas lining. An outer rubber strip A, previously fixed to the canvas, may be shaped to correspond with the outer surface of the cover.