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Patent GB-190000940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watercloset Apparatus.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 940. Shanks, J. Jan. 16. Water-waste preventers ; ship closets.-Relates to regulator valves. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus adapted for use with ships' closets, and Fig. 3 with closets generally. The closet discharge-valve lever A passes through a block B, on the end of a rod B<2>, which slides in a slot in a weighted cylinder H<1>, to the lower end of which the valve K is attached. When the handle is operated, the first effect is to operate the discharge valve of the closet, and then the block B, striking the top of the cylinder H<1>, raises it and the valve K, thus delivering the flush. When the handle is liberated, the cylinder H<1> falls by gravity to close the valve K. The descent may a'so be regulated by a dash-pot. In Fig. 3, the valve is shown attached to a block L<1> adapted to work in a cylinder M as the handle is operated. The water passes from the inlet J<1> to the outlet J<2>, A relief valve K<1> is fitted in the block L'.
Patent GB-190003411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 3411. Taylor, J., and Robinson, J. Feb. 21. Tobacco pipes; tobacco-pipe cleaners.-The bore of the stem is fitted with a removable taper plug A, having recesses to form chambers and perforations for the passage of the smoke. The plug is on a rod, one end B of which forms a cleaner for the mouthpiece, and the other end C forms a picker for the bowl. The Provisional Specification states that a hole may be bored to admit air to the lower part of the bowl or chamber in the stem.
Patent GB-190006072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: RECK HERMANN
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 6072. Reck, H., and Borsu, A. March 31. Cream separators &c. - Relates to a drum insertion composed of a number of vertical or horizontal plates divided into sections so arranged that the free ends of the plates in one section alternate with those of the plates in the other section, for the purpose of dividing the streams of milk as they issue from each section. The arrangement with vertical plates may be modified by corrugating the plates ; or the plates may be made flat, or partly flat and partly curved.
Patent GB-190010923-A (GB)
Title: Improved Optical Projecting-apparatus applicable as a Photochromoscope
Inventor: SAUVE ANTONIO
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 10,923. Sauve, A. June 15. Magic-lantern apparatus.-The apparatus is more especially for photochromoscopy, though it may be used for dissolving views without the colour screens. The slides M N, M' N', M" N" are illuminated by a source of light A and condensers B, B', B", mirrors K<1>, K<11> and H<1>, H<11> being placed to reflect the rays of light for two of the slides so that they pass through different portions of the objective C, D. The lenses are so placed that the pencils come to a focus at the objective. The mirrors may be replaced by two mirrors, by achromatic prisms, or by total reflection prisms. In the last case a crystal plate is used to distort slightly the image of M N corresponding to the distortion produced in the other images. The slides may be illuminated by independent sources of light.
Patent GB-190023582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Mechanism for Actuating Brakes for Railway Wagons or Vehicles.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 23,582. Gresham, H. E. Dec. 24. Brakes, hand. Relates to improvements in the wagon brake - operating gear described in Specification No. 22,560, A.D. 1900, and consists in dispensing with the loose lever and arranging the brake beam handle to perform its own and the loose lever functions. The handle f on the shaft e<1> has a curved slot f<4>, and is jointed to the link d, which is connected to the brake beam as described in the Specification cited. On depressing the handle f, the link d is lifted to apply the brakes, which are held "on" by the weighted pawl g. When the handle is raised, the slot f' allows the boss f<1> to knock the pawl clear of the rack h, and the brakes fall off. The lever e<6> on the squared end of the shaft e' is slotted to receive the pin f<5> on the handle f, allowing the brakes to be applied from either side of the vehicle. The Provisional Specification also describes apparatus identical with that disclosed in Specification No. 22,560, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190100999-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Substantive Black Colouring Matters.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 999. Imray, J., [Soc. Anon. des MatiÞres Colorantes et Produits Chimiques de St. Denis]. Jan. 15. Dyes, artificial.-Relates to the processes of producing dyes described in Specifications No. 18,409, A.D. 1899, and No. 1150, A.D. 1900, and consists in substituting for the diamido and amidohydroxyl derivatives mentioned in the former Specification, and for the mixtures described in the later Specification, the following compounds :-(a) Other diamido, amidohydroxyl, or dihydroxyl derivatives of secondary amines having two similar or different aromatic nuclei (such as phenyl, cresyl, and naphthyl) as well as their nitro, carboxyl, or sulphonic substitution products ; or (b) colouring-matters of the indophenol group, the products of reaction of which may be considered as belonging to the class of secondary amines above mentioned. The following examples are given:-(1) The product of the action of commercial sulphur chloride on phenol is heated with po-amidonitro-p-oxydiphenylamine at 170‹-190‹ C. for two to three hours, and then fused sodium sulphide is run in and the whole is heated to 180‹ C. for five hours, until the mass is hard and brittle. (2) The product of the action of sulphur chloride on phenol is heated with pp-dioxydiphenylamine, and the mixture is subsequently heated with sodium sulphide. (3) The indophenol which results from the oxidation of a mixture of p-phenylenediamine and o-cresol is heated with sodium sulphide in a water bath, then the product of the action of sulphur chloride on phenol is added, and the mixture is heated to 140‹ C. for three hours, after which sodium sulphide is added and the mixture is heated to 190‹ C. until it is dry. The products dye unmordanted cotton greenish-black and blueblack shades, which are converted into deeper blacks by subsequent oxidation.
Patent GB-190107272-A (GB)
Title: A New Form of Splinting
Inventor: BATTEN GEORGE BECKETT
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 7272. Batten G. B. April 9. Splints.-Splints, or sheets of material for making them, are formed by corrugating, folding, or grooving a light material such as paper, cardboard, papier mÔchÚ, wocd, aluminium, celluloid, vulcanite, &c., so as to strengthen such material. The corrugations or depressions may be formed by moulding, stamping, or any suitable means. Fig. 1 shows a sheet formed of two sheets A, B of corrugated paper, each having flat sheets 1, 2 and 3, 4 on each side. The sheets may be strengthened in any desired direction by wires, such as bicycle spokes, laid in the corrugations or across them.
Patent GB-190107747-A (GB)
Title: A New Thrower or Catapult.
Inventor: RUDMAN FREDERICK ELIJAH
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 7747. Rudman, P. E. April 16. Throwing-appliances; catapults.-A catapult or appliance for throwing a ball, marble, or other suitable projectile, it may be at skittles or at a target, consists of a base a provided with two uprights b, connected together near the base by a cross-piece c, and forming a support for the throwing-bar d. This bar has a flattened end e, formed with a cavity f for receiving the ball, and is either acted on by a spring g, Fig. 1, or supported by a twisted cord h, Fig. 3, so that, when drawn back and released, it is returned with a jerk, the lower end falling against the cross-piece c.
Patent GB-190109238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Down Draught Kilns.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN HEDLEY
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9238. Smith, J. H., and Smith, F. May 4. Kilns.-Flues or passages are provided in connection with a down-draught kiln, through which the hot air from one kiln, which is cooling, may be transferred to another kiln, which is being heated. Two kilns are shown in plan and elevation at A and Ax in Figs. 1 and 3. C is the connecting-flue for hot air, and D, E are branches of it to the ends of the kilns ; B is an underground flue connecting both kilns with the chimneys L and M. Suitable dampers are fitted, as shown, in all the flues.
Patent GB-190109969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Extracting Oil from Fish or other Material.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 9969. Boult, A. J., [Wacker, C.]. May 14. Manures.-Relates to a process and apparatus for the extraction of oils from fish and other material. The residue after the extraction may be made into fertilizers. The fish or other matter fed into the hopper 10 is forced down by the conveyer 11 into the perforated conical casing 1, through which it is carried by the conveyer 2. Steam from the pipe 8 is supplied to the perforated tubular shaft 3, and escapes through the material into the water contained in the tank A. The oil rises to the surface of the water, and is drawn off through the pipe 20 ; the solid residue is forced as a solid mass through the narrow end of the casing 1 and presses back the spring-held valve 13. In a modified form of apparatus, the material is conveyed through two perforated casings, placed one over the other in the water tank. Steam may be admitted to the apparatus through coils, instead of through the conveyer shaft.
Patent GB-190111152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vices.
Inventor: HILDMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,152. Hildmann, H. May 30. Vices.-The fixed jaw b carries a stem a, upon which slides the movable jaw c. The adjustment is effected by a lever handle f, pivoted to the jaw c and provided with a brake block e sliding in a cam slot o. To increase the range of grip, the block e may be adjustable on the lever f.
Patent GB-190111856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Asbestos for Rendering it Waterproof and Increasing its Fire Resisting Qualities.
Inventor: RAPHAEL MAX
Filed: 1901-06-10
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 11,856. Raphael, M. June 10. Waterproofing.-Asbestos articles, such as insulating-plates, are waterproofed by coating them with water-glass, lacquer, varnish, or glue or gelatine containing potassium bichromate, chrome alum, or ordinary alum ; or a potassium resin soap solution may be applied and rendered insoluble by immersing the articles in a solution of calcium or magnesium chloride ; or they may be brushed over with fluxes or glass or porcelain enamels, and fired.
Patent GB-190116048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recoil Brakes for Wheeled Ordnance with a Long Barrel-recoil.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 16,048. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. Aug. 9. Field carriages.-The recoil apparatus consists of a hydraulic cylinder D, which is attached to the gun at E and recoils therewith, and a spring F, which is made in sections, carried on the hydraulic cylinder and separated by rings K.
Patent GB-190118403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means or Devices for Supporting Netting, or Equivalent Material, for use in Games.
Inventor: WATSON JOHN OVEREND
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 18,403. Watson, J. O., and Barnett, W. Sept. 14. Nets and net supports.-Relates to means for facilitating the erection and removal of boundary nets for games. Fig. 3 shows a croquet net. Sockets 3, driven into the ground at the corners, are adapted to receive pillars 1, on which are threaded brackets 7, 8, provided with straining- screws and nuts for connection to the net. The nets are provided with wires along the top and bottom, and at suitable intervals tubes 11 are connected to these wires by eyes. When the net is in position, rods are passed through the tubes 11, and driven into the ground. The brackets 7, 8 are all of the same form, so as to be interchangeable, but the top one is placed on the pillar in a reversed position.
Patent GB-190124555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Punching or Perforating Paper and other Material.
Inventor: SIBLEY EDWARD LIVINGSTON
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 24,555. Sibley, E. L. Dec. 3. Punching and perforating machines for paper &c. - The handlever a, which is pivoted to a suitable frame at b, is provided with a cam d which is slotted vertically so as to form rails on which the punch e is suspended. The punch is provided with antifriction rollers h,f, which engage respectively with the inner and outer surfaces of the rails, so that the punch is operated positively in both directions by the action of the cam.
Patent GB-190201219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mail-bag Catching and Delivering Apparatus
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 1219. Boult, A. J., [Smith Railway Mail Service Co.]. Jan 16. Mail-bag catchers and dischargers.-Relates to a device particularly adapted for catching mail bags supported on a discharging-device set between the tracks. An arm 7, mounted to run longitudinally on and swing laterally about the rod 2, carries a socket rotatably connected to a casting 10 which has an arm 14 and rubber block 15, and ears 16 between which is pivoted a lug formed on the inner end of the catcher-arm 17. The retaining-lever 20, mounted in a slot in and pivoted to the arm 17, has teeth 22 adapted to be engaged by the spring latch 23. When the apparatus is not in use, it hangs beside the carriage, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, but, when it is required to pick op a mail bag mounted on the stand 40, the arm 7 is forced outwards and retained by the toggle levers 29, 30, and the arm 17 is then in a position to pass through the spring arms 42, the force of the impact of the bag being taken by the chain 25. When the arm 17 picks up the bag, the arms 42 fall into the position shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190201706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lever Attachments for Cycle Brake Mechanism
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1902-01-22
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 1706. Sangster, C. T. B. Jan. 22. Brakes; clips.-In a bicycle &c. having front and rear wheel brakes actuated by separate hand-levers, both levers are pivoted to one clip secured to the handle-bar stem. In the application to levers of the pull-up or second order, shown in Fig. 2, the front brake lever c is pivoted at c' to an extension a<2> formed on a sheet-metal band a, secured round the handle-bar stem by a bolt a<1>, fitted with a nut a<5> and a distance-block a<4>. The rear brake lever d is mounted on a bolt d<2>, secured to the band a behind the handle-bar stem. The movements of the levers c, d are limited by pins c<3>, d<3> carried by them and engaging with a lug c<4> formed on the bolt a', and a slot d' formed in the band a respectively. In a modification, the band a is made in two parts secured together by a bolt on each side of the handle-bar stem. The bolt d<2> is dispensed with, and the lever d is mounted on the bolt which connects the right-hand ends of the bands a. A lug formed on the band a behind the handle-bar stem limits the motion of the lever d. In another modfication, levers of the first order are employed, and the front lever is pivoted at c<2>, and extends to the left from the handle-bar stem, where the brake rod is attached. The lever d is mounted on the pin d', and extends to the right from the left side of the handle-bar stem. In another arrangement, the levers d, c are of the first and second order, respectively, the lever d extending from the pin d<2> tu the right and having an eye to receive the brake rod, which is located on the right-hand side of the handle-bar stem. In another modification, the lever d is forked and pivoted to bolts secured in front of and behind the handle-bar stem, the lever c being cranked to clear the front bolt. In another form, shown in Fig. 13, the levers are pivoted on bolts c<1>, d', which secure castings or forgings a', a<2> to the handle-bar stem. According to the Provisional Specification, the levers are pivoted to lugs brazed or otherwise secured to the handle-bar stem.
Patent GB-190206887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: BARTLETT EDWIN DREW
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 6887. Bartlett, E. D., and Houghton, G. March 21. Cameras; roller slides.-Relates to a camera combined with a roller slide. The back of the camera is formed like a box a, Fig. 1, with a lid b. In the centre of the box is formed a recess d, into which the bellows of the camera is packed when not in use. The film spools c are mounted in chambers g at the ends of the recess d, and to facilitate insertion and removal the bearings are placed at the junction of the parts a, band are made in halves n, o, Fig. 3, stepped together, as shown by the dotted line. The turn-key r has a collar p inside and a ratchet-wheel q outside, to prevent the reversal of the spool. In the Provisional Specification, a modification is described in which the spools are mounted on the ends of radial arms ; methods of attaching the discs to the film roller and of connecting the winding key are also described.
Patent GB-190208729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rackets and Battledores.
Inventor: SMITH HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 8729. Smith, H. April 15. Batlledores or racquets. - Table-tennis &c. bats are made with two blades a, a' connected by a common handle b. In a modification, the handles of separate bats are connected end to end by a sleeve with flat springs &c., or by screwing them into a threaded socket.
Patent GB-190213540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gear.
Inventor: DURIEU GEORGES
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 13,540. Durieu, G., TrÚpeau, H., and Lagarde, C. June 14. Driving - mechanism. - Relates to change-speed gearing for vehicles &c. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a bicycle. On the driving- shaft is secured a pinion A, another pinion A<1> of the same size being mounted so that it can be brought into engagement with the shaft by a roller or ball clutch. The rollers are pressed into engagement with recesses in the pinion by means of a spring M, and are placed out of action by the movement of a cap C having inclined planes to engage the rollers. The pinion A' gears with a pinion B fixed to the hub &c. of the road wheel, and the pinion A gears with a larger pinion B', which drives the road wheel through a roller clutch when the speed of the pinion is greater than that of the wheel. When the pinion A' is in driving connection with the shaft, it drives the road wheel. Upon releasing the pinion A<1>, the pinions A, B' serve to drive the road wheel at a slower speed. The device allows of rotation of the road wheel relatively to thecrank shaft. The cap C is moved, against the resistance of the spring R, to withdraw the rollers out of engagement with the pinion A<1> by means of a screw V operated by a lever L. A ball or roller D is arranged between the screw and the cap, and a rubber ring S is arranged to exclude dust.
Patent GB-190216653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Trailers for Cycles.
Inventor: WAKEMAN GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 16,653. Wakeman, G. J. July 28. Passengers, for conveying.-Relates to trailers for cycles. The wheels of the trailer are mounted on an axle, which supports, by brackets i, a transverse member j carrying tubes k. The parts j, k are connected by tubes b, c to a bottom bracket d, which is normally supported from the driving-machine by a tube a. A wheel e<1> mounted in a stem e in the bracket d supports the fore part of the trailer when disconnected from the driving-machine. The handle-bar supporting tube f is connected to the tube a and is adjusted by means of the split fitting g' carried by the stay g. The trailer is provided with driving-mechanism, of which the crank axle is mounted in a bracket m, and the chain is adjusted by a screw coupling on the tube c. The driving-mechanism may comprise a freewheel clutch, and of the two road wheels one preferably rotates freely on the driving-axles. In a modification, adapted for the use of ladies, the handle-bars of the trailer may extend upwards from the rear of the saddle of the driving-machine.
Patent GB-190221015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in the Filtration of Water.
Inventor: HOWARD JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-26
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 21,015. Howard, J. Sept 26. Filter beds; cleansing. -Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 2 a sectional elevation of apparatus for the filtration of water. The tank is divided into a number of compartments 10, 11, 12, &c. by walls 5, 8, &c. and partitions 22, 23, &c. Water, to be filtered, is supplied through the pipe 38 and branches 39,40, 41 to the end compartments. Collecting-drains 45 lead to covered channels 46, 47, 48, &c., connected to the shafts 30, 31, 36, 37, &c., and provided with valves 58, 59, 72, 73, &c. Pipes 74, 75, &c., provided with valves 92, 93, &c., connect the covered channels with the next set of compartments. The waste pipe 110 is connected to the shafts 30, 37, &c. by branches 111, 114, &c. provided with valves 115, 122, &c. Valves 123, 124, &c. put the shafts into communication with the upper portions of the adjacent compartments. The filtered water is drawn from the last set of covered channels 55, 56, 57 by the branch pipes 136,137,138, which lead to the pipe 135, and are provided with valves 143, 144, 145 communicating with the collecting- chamber 9. The filtering medium employed in the first set of compartments consists of pebbles, broken stone, clinkers, &c., in the last set, of fine sand resting on a bottom layer of stone, and in the intermediate sets, of a black magnetic iron oxide known as "Polarite," or of other suitable oxidizing mineral substance. Any compartment may be separately cleansed, by closing the valves for admitting water, lowering the level of the water until it is beneath the tops of the partitions 22 &c., raking the filtering-medium, running the foul water off through the valves 115 &c., and, finally, returning purified water up through the filter bed by opening the valves 94, 95, &c., or 143 &c. in the case of compartments in the last set. The Provisional Specification also states that the chamber 9 may be omitted, and the last set of compartments so arranged that the water to be filtered passes up through the beds therein.
Patent GB-190221331-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Fastenings or Brooches for Attaching Medals or Medal Ribbons and the like, to Tunic or other Garment
Inventor: BARRETT ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 21,331. Barrett, A. J. Oct. 1. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. - Relates to fastenings or brooches for attaching medal ribbons and the like to tunics or other garments. Connected or separate pins such as B, Fig. 1, are pivoted to a front plate A, as by hinges C, and are secured by hooks, catches, or loops D, and further by a locking-wire E hinged at F and secured by a catch H. Holes may be provided in the plate A so that the ribbon can be sewn on for greater security.