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Patent GB-190006055-A (GB)
Title: Improved Reed Motion for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: RILEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 6055. Riley, W. J. March 31. Loom lays; reeds; loose-reed motions.-For producing, for instance, fancy effects by the use of a reed having inclined dents, the reed a is raised and lowered during the process of weaving by rods actuated by an eccentric or crank c<1>, which is driven by gearing f<1>, f from a ratchetwheel c<3> operated by a pawl e on the frame of the loom. The pin c<6> of the eccentric works in an adjustable slot to allow a certain amount of free play, and both the setting and the throw of the eccentric may be adjustable. The bolts of the lay cap s slide in slots s<2>. In some cases, swing clamps g are provided to allow the reed to yield in case the shuttle is trapped, a spur g<3> engaging with a fixed spur g' at the moment of beating up. The upper end of the rods is guided either by a bolt or bracket g<7> capable of sliding in a slot g<6> in the clamp g, or by a slot in a bracket on the lay sword s'.
Patent GB-190006434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Oil Lamps.
Inventor: OLSEN ANDREW
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 6434. Olsen, A. April 6. Oil-lamp burners.-To minimize the transmission of heat from the burner and the risk of explosion in the event of the lamp being upset, and to facilitate the insertion of the wick, the wick-tube b is extended below the burner body a, and is made of such a shape and size as to fit closely within a tube d arranged either at the side of or within the reservoir c. The oil passes to the wick f through a small aperture e in the lower end of the tube d, which is preferably extended beyond the top of the reservoir c to minimize the transmission of heat from the burner.
Patent GB-190010149-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fodder and Method of Preparing the same.
Inventor: HAGYI-RISTIC STEPHEN
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 10,149. Hagyi-Ristic, S., and Halßsz, A. June 1. Food for animals.-Relates to the manufacture of a compressed fodder, containing grain, either whole or flattened between rollers, maize-pod meal, hay, straw, or similar products. The ingredients are mixed, heated, and passed to a press, which forms them into cakes without previous compression.
Patent GB-190011011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches & Cut Outs for Heavy Currents & High Potentials
Inventor: CLOTHIER HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 11,011. Clothier, H. W. June 18. Switches ; c u t - outs.-The contacts are formed of metal blades or laminae which are arranged in parallel when the circuit is closed, but are in series at the moment of breaking. Figs. 1 and 2 show the contacts. The blades a<1> ... a<25> and b<1> ... b<25> are mounted on insulating - rods e and separated by washers f, g alternately of insulating and of conducting material. c, dare the main contactplates, and in Fig. 1 the switch is on. On moving the plates c, d apart, the rods e are forced outwards, their ends being mounted on pins, and the blades are in series as shown in Fig. 2, the circuit being closed through flexible conductors h, h<1>. Further movement separates the plates a', b<1>, &c. Fig. 4 shows this construction of contact mounted on a plate f and forming a switch or cut-out as shown; the switch is closed, and held by a catch g against the pressure of the contact springs. The catch may be released automatically through the lever g, or by moving the handle, and thus the lever k through the spring.
Patent GB-190013961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sun-bonnets for Horses.
Inventor: WEST CHARLES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 13,961. West, C. A., [trading as West & Co.]. Aug. 3. Sun screens.-The crown of the hat is surmounted by a fold a open in front for ventilating purposes. The rest of the hat sits fairly close to the head. The crown may be covered with perforated material. A small punkah or vane-wheel may be pivoted within the channel to distribute the air.
Patent GB-190100387-A (GB)
Title: A Cross-leg Hair-pin and Hat-pin.
Inventor: DALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 387. Dall, W. Jan. 7. Hair-pins; pins, dress and like.-The legs of hair-pins and hat pins are crossed, touching where they cross, and then continued in straight and parallel form. One leg may be shorter than the other.
Patent GB-190101014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method for Clarifying Hydro-carbon Oils.
Inventor: WARREN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 1014. Warren, J. W. Jan. 15. Purifying oils.-Finely-pulverized " wyoming " rock clay " is added to ordinary distilled oil, and the whole agitated, if necessary. After settling, the oil is drawn off and washed with water. Carbonate of magnesia may be added to the " Wyoming rock clay." Oils such as " Ohio skunk " oil " are treated as follows :-Sulphur is precipitated by the addition of a solution of sugar of lead, powdered " Wyoming rock clay " is added to absorb the water and sugar of lead, and the oil is drawn off and treated with commercial sulphuric acid, and then again with the clay. The oil is removed and treated with caustic potash, and allowed to rest till it will stand the test known as " the doctor " ; after a final treatment with the powdered clay, the oil is stated to be ready for the market. The test solution known as " the doctor " consists of a solution of potash, water, and litharge, and is employed to bring to light any latent lead colour due to the presence of sulphur.
Patent GB-190104548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: HARLOE MORTON
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 4548. Harloe, M. March 4. Tyres, pneumatic.-The tyre consists of an outer leather or rubber cover 5, an inner metallic lining 3, and an intermediate layer 6 of cork or the like. The part of the metallic lining near the rim 1 is open, and the edges are bent back to form hooks 4, 4<1> which receive the edges of the cover 5. One hooked edge 4<1> engages with, and may be cemented to, the hooked edge 2<1> of a rubber strip 2, adapted to close the open part of the metallic lining. The ends of the metallic lining overlap, and an airtight joint is formed by cementing on a rubber strip 7. The metallic lining may be in sections, in which case the strip 7 may be extended to form an additional lining. In a modification, the hooked edges 2<1>, 4<1> are dispensed with, and the plain edges are cemented together.
Patent GB-190105432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Apparatus for Separating the Flexible Portions of Leaves from their Stems
Inventor: WHITAKER LOUIS PREVOST
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5432. Whitaker, L. P. March 14. Tobacco.-Relates to pneumatic apparatus for separating the soft parts of tobacco &c. leaves from their midribs or stems. Figs. 1 and 2 show in side elevation and plan one form of apparatus. The leaf stems are gripped between two travelling bands G, G, which carry the leaves under an air nozzle a<1>, preferably bifurcated as shown in Fig. 3, and over a rotating angular knife F. The knife breaks the bases of the side parts of the leaves, which are stripped off by the air blast and carried down an inclined tube E to a conveyer. The stems are delivered on to a conveyer band M. The carrier bands G, G pass round pulleys H, H<1>, the former being mounted on an adjustable plate, and over longitudinal series of guide-rollers h, h<1>, the rollers h<1> being forced forward by springs so as to keep the bands in contact. Air is supplied from a fan through the pipe A', and the various parts of the machine are driven through suitable gearing from the shaft of the fan. In a simpler form of apparatus, the leaves are passed by hand under a nozzle of the form shown in Fig. 3, the stripped parts passing into a tube similar to that marked E. In a modified form of apparatus, the leaves are placed separately in clips carried by a rotating disc, and pass over a rotary knife with recessed blades, an air blast being directed on the leaf so as to force it against the knife. The soft parts are stripped by suction induced by the injection of compressed air into a tube under the knife. In this case, the air is supplied from a reservoir containing air under pressure.
Patent GB-190105721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Bars.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5721. Taylor, C., and Taylor, G. B. March 19. Rods and bars.-Metal bars for conversion into various articles in a hollow spindle lathe are provided with longitudinal ribs to engage the chuck jaws to ensure the rotation of the bar with the chuck. When held in spring collet chucks, the ribs are shaped to enter the nicks in the collet.
Patent GB-190107358-A (GB)
Title: Improved Damping Pad for Labels Stamps, Envelopes and the like
Inventor: PICKUP WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 7358. Pickup, W. April 10. Damping envelopes and the like.-Damping - pads to be worn on the back of the fingers for use in damping labels, stamps, envelopes, and the like, consist of a pad A fixed to a plate B carrying an elastic band C for attachment to the fingers.
Patent GB-190110062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moving Coil Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 10,062. Eckstein, A., and Panter, F. May 15. Drawings to Specification. Making parts of electric meters.-Two magnet pole-pieces are relatively fixed by casting a brass or other non-metallic metal frame on them, parts of the metal entering holes made in the pole-pieces, for additional security.
Patent GB-190110444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hydraulic Presses for the Manufacture of Metal Pipe, Wire and the like
Inventor: SUMMERS ARTHUR ISAAC
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 10,444. Summers, A. I. May 20. Squirting.-A. hydraulic press for squirting lead or other soft metal into pipe, bullet rod, wire, &c. has a double container, so that one charge may cool while the other is squirted. The movableram carries a distance-piece a, on which is a table c with a sliding carriage f carrying the container with pockets i, j, vertically over holes g, h in the carriage. The container has slots to allow the dies to be readily changed, and the table and distancepiece are slotted to allow the squirted pipe &c. to be coiled at either side of the machine. The carriage is moved to bring either pocket i, j under the stationary ram q by links e' and levers c<1> on a shaft a<1> carried by the table and rocked by a lever z connected by an adjustable rod y to a lever x on a shaft s rocked by a double arm t. This arm is feathered on the shaft, and can be moved by a handle f<1> to bring it into the path of one or other of the lugs u, u<1> on collars v on the press column w, so that, after the container has descended clear of the ram q, the further descent of the parts causes the arm to be rocked and the container moved to bring the fresh charge under the ram q. Spring- mounted antifriction rollers m are provided in the carriage.
Patent GB-190111007-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Electrical and Mechanical Motor Arrangement applicable to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BENSON ANDREW
Filed: 1901-05-28
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 11,007. Benson, A., and Price, J. P. May 28. Motors; motors, controlling. - Relates to a combined electrical and mechanical motor arrangement, particularly applicable for use on motor road vehicles. The electric motor is utilized for starting the mechanical motor, and the latter, after attaining a certain speed, drives the former as a dynamo producing electricity, which is stored for use either in starting the engine or assisting or substituting the same. The mechanical motor 1, which may be a gasoline engine, is connected by gearing with the armatm 4 of a shunt-wound electric motor, which receives current from a secondary battery 10 when the controlling-switch 13 is closed, the field receiving current a little in advance of the armature. The controlling-switch is placed in connection with the lever 3 which regulates the supply of fuel gas to the engine, so that both are operated simultaneously. In the circuit of the electric motor and secondary battery is arranged a switch 19, capable of being actuated by either of a pair of electromagnets 22 and 36. During the charging of the secondary battery, the switch 19 is closed as shown, but, on the battery becoming fully charged, the switch is operated so as to disconnec t the battery from the dynamo; the operating-magnet 22 being energized owing to the magnet 29 overcoming the action of a spring 28 and bringing the lever 30 on to the contact 26. Should the battery charge for any reason fall below a certain point, the magnet 36 will be energized and restore the connection between the battery and armature. This may also be effected by a hand-switch 37. The means for simultaneously actuating the controlling - switch 13 and the lever 3 of the supply valve of the engine may consist of a cord 48, which is led round a handoperated drum 50 arranged at any convenient point.
Patent GB-190111276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Guards for Railway Rolling Stock, also in Machinery and Tools used in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: STRICKLAND JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-06-01
Granted: 1902-07-01
Abstract: 11,276. Strickland, J. June 1. Bending; shearing.-Relates to the form and manufacture of axle guards of the W type used for railway rolling-stock, and consists in cutting blanks to the shape shown in Figs. 5 and 6, and bending them to form guards as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, in which the metal is wider at the arch f than at the parts f<1>, which meet the wings. The blanks are cut from bars of the section shown in Figs. 7 and 8 in "shears" or presses, the lower cutting-tool of which is shown in sectional plan in Fig. 9, while Fig. 13 shows a cross-sectional elevation. The shaped and longitudinally-slotted blank is then cut transversely by the tools j, j<1>, the upper of which is operated by the screw and wedge arrangement k. The blank is shaped and flanged, and is then bent round a form or mandrel U in the hydraulic press shown in sectional plan in Fig. 18.
Patent GB-190113475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Machines chiefly Designed for Folding Boot and Shoe Vamps.
Inventor: DUNN GEORGE FRANKLIN
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 13,475. Dunn, G. F. July 2. Edges, treating.-Relates to machines for folding the edges of the U -shaped openings in boot and shoe vamps and other like articles. The work-table is made in two parts 3 and 4, Fig. 2, which overlap at 8 and have a U-shaped opening 7 between them corresponding to the opening in the vamp. Studs, depending from the two parts of the table, pass through inclined slots in the bed, and are connected by links to a hand-lever 9 by moving which the opening in the table is adjusted to suit the vamp to be folded. As shown in Figs. 7 and 10, the folder consists of two parts 14, secured between two plates 15, 16. The parts 14 are slotted to receive studs in the plates 15 and 16. The plate 15 is formed on the upper end of a sleeve 17. A former 20 is supported by a twopart carrier 21, secured between plates 22, 23, and slotted like the plates 14 to receive studs in the plates 15, 16. The former..bars 20 and the folderplates 14 have thin overlapping extensions to complete the U -shape when they are extended. The material 52 to be folded is placed on the table 2 when the folder 14 is level therewith as shown in Fig. 10, and the former raised. The machine is then started by a clutch which stops it automatically when one revolution has been completed. The former is depressed by the spindle 26 acted on by a cam and bell crank. The folder is then raised by the sleeve 17, actuated similarly to the spindle 26, and expanded as shown in Fig. 12. The former is now raised and the folder depressed to complete the fold as shown in Fig. 14. When the former is raised, the material is held firmly on the table by spring-pressed bars, supported by the carrier 21. The folder and former are actuated by cams and bell cranks. The latter operate through slide bars having pins coupled by links to levers actuating the said former and folder. The pins on the slide bars are adjusted by hand-gear to suit vamps of various sizes.
Patent GB-190117779-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Chromo-iron.
Inventor: ECKERT CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,779. Eckert, C. F. Sept. 5. Alloys.-Chrome-iron or an alloy of iron and chromium is obtained in the open-hearth furnace by melting the ore with an acid fluid and reducing by means of carbon contained in a fettling on the hearth. The flux consists essentially of quartz and glass to which lime, clay, and charcoal are added. The fettling consists essentially of a mixture of graphite and coke, together with a small amount of clay.
Patent GB-190121757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Lighting-gas and other Combustible Gases.
Inventor: CAYROL JULIEN
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 21,757. Cayrol, J. Oct. 29. Gas burners.- The gas supply to a jet, butterfly, or other burner 1 is determined by adjusting the screw plug 2 so as to uncover more or less the notches or slots e, through which the gas passes from the gas fitting 4.
Patent GB-190126702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for Connecting Storage Batteries with a Charging Circuit.
Inventor: STOVER JOSEPH WOODMAN
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 26,702. Stover, J. W., and Suren, N. H. Dec. 31. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to means for connecting storage batteries to a charging-circuit so arranged that the circuit will be opened should the current reverse. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangements. a, b are the main conductors ; a<3>, b<3> is the main switch ; e<1>, e' are electromagnets fitted with a pivoted polarized armature e ; m, m<1> are the storage batteries, which may be connected up by switches m<2>, m<3>; d<8> is a "tripping" magnet arranged in a shunt circuit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, which is normally open, but is closed when the armature e swings over under a reversal of current and makes contact at 5. A sliding rod d pressed by a spring d<2> is held back by a detent to which the armature d<7> is attached. When the magnet d<8> is energized, the detent is drawn down, allowing the bar d to open the main switch a<3>, b<3>.
Patent GB-190208686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Limbs.
Inventor: ENGELS WALTER
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8686. Engels, W. April 14. Limbs, artificial, are constructed so that, when pressure is put upon them, a brake is applied in order to keep the parts in their relative position. The invention is described as applied to an artificial leg. The upper member a carries stays c, in the lower ends of which is mounted an axle f, this axle working in slots e in the lower member b. An arm g pivoted on the axle carries a brake block h disposed above a brake surface p on the part b. A strap k fixed at q and r to the part a passes round a roller o carried by a pivoted lever s connected to the arm g, under the brake block h and round a second roller n mounted in a bracket l. When weight is placed on the limb, the axle f travels down the slot e and the strap k is gripped between the brake block h and the surface p.
Patent GB-190213952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Manure Distributing Machines also Applicable for Sowing Seeds.
Inventor: POUILLE CHARLES DESIRE
Filed: 1902-06-19
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 13,952. Pouille, C. D. June 19. Manuring ; seeds, sowing.-Relates to machines for distributing manures, seeds, or grain. A wormwheel c is keyed to the axle, which is keyed to the wheels b. This wheel drives an endless screw h, pivoted in a vertical position. The endless screw carries a disc m with radial paddles m<3>. Above the disc is a casing n, in the shape of a bell, which covers the top of the disc, and is provided with an air-suction pipe n<2>, through which the manure or grain passes from the hopper o to the disc m. The hopper o contains a grooved distributer o', which acts as a crushing-roller and is provided with a chain pinion, which is connected by means of a chain to a pinion d on the axle a ; this pinion d is mounted loosely upon the axle a, but, when the machine is in use, it is connected by means of a coupling-box sliding along the axle. A handle moves a pallet in the hopper, and so regulates the feeding of the manure or grain. When the machine is to be transported to the field in which it is to be used, the endless screw is thrown out of gear by moving a lever to which the socket k carrying the upper pivot is attached, and the pinion d is uncoupled from the shaft a. When the machine is in work, the manure or grain is sown broadcast between the lower edges of the cover n and the top of the plate m, and at the same time air is drawn in through the pipe n' and blows the manure or grain out. By means of the pallet, and by displacing the disc m upon the shaft of the endless screw by means of the nuts m<1>, m', the distribution of the manure or grain can be controlled at will.
Patent GB-190216743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Guiding Apparatus for Turning Curved Work.
Inventor: KLUEX HERMANN
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 16,743. Kl³x, H. July 28. Lathes.-An apparatus for guiding the tool while turning locomotive-wheel tyres or work with a similar profile comprises a bracket d fixed on the lathe bed a and carrying an interchangeable templet k with a guiding slot k<1>, k<3>. A toothed segment f, pivoted at n<1> on the bracket, can be rotated by a worm e carried by the bracket. A slide h, carrying a roller i engaging the slot k<1>, k<2>, is guided radially on the segment by a slot n<2> in the slide passing over the squared end of the pivot n', and by a block g<1> on it engaging a slot g in the segment. A pivot l, secured in a boss m on the tool slide c, engages a boss on the slide h, and a roller on the pivot engages in a slotted lug b<1> on the saddle b. The movements of the saddle and tool slide are thus both controlled by the passage of the roller i along the templet slot.
Patent GB-190220397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hay Loaders.
Inventor: SOUTHWELL FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 20,397. Southwell, F. C., Southwell, R. B., and Ralls, O. Sept. 18. Hay-loaders.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 14,736, A.D. 1901. The wedge-shaped strips on the inclined platform are dispensed with, and their place is taken by a series of transverse bars n<3> carried on chains n passing over pulleys on shafts n<2>. The lower shaft n<2> is driven by chains b<1> from the carrying-wheels b. The upper shaft n<2> is carried in blocks sliding in guide-ways. The blocks have stems which slide in screw-threaded tubes working through a nut fixed to the frame. A spring bears against the block and against a nut on the screwthreaded tube, and tends to keep the chains n tight. The reciprocating rakes c are mounted as described in the prior Specification, and the crank shaft is driven by the chains b<1>. The upper ends of the fixed sides a<2> are hinged and adjustably secured by a spring so as to press the crop into a narrower space as it leaves the top of the loader.
Patent GB-190221361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ladies Veils
Inventor: MANCHESTER CLARA
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 21,361. Manchester, C. Oct. 1. Veils are provided along the lower edge with elastic means for tying them under the chin, and in the upper part with elastic or non-elastic means for gathering up the veil. The means provided at the bottom edge are preferably two or more pieces of elastic b attached to the veil at one or more points d, e, and each piece b is provided with a loose end c for tying it to a similar end of an adjacent piece b. The elastic or non-elastic means provided along the top edge may be similar to those along the bottom edge, but are advantageously in the form of loops f attached to the veils at points g and having loose ends h for tying purposes. The Provisional Specification states that the top edge of the veil may be curvilinear in shape.