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Patent GB-189913734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tune Sheet Apparatus for Mechanical Organs and Pianos.
Inventor: IMHOF DANIEL
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,734. Imhof, D. July 3. Automatic instruments.-The tune-sheet for a mechanical organ, or piano is made endless and adapted for playing a series of tunes, and is mounted on rollers a in a frame which can be introduced into the instrument, where the tune-sheet is propelled by means of a caoutchouc roller N and a pressing-roller p. One set of the rollers a is mounted in a frame t adjustable by means of screws I to strain the tune-sheet. The motion of the metal tune-sheet is rendered noiseless by pasting paper on one side of it.
Patent GB-189918736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stripping the Flats of Carding Engines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 18,736. Williams, J. Sept. 16. Carding-engines.-Relates to apparatus for stripping the revolving flats. The bearing-blocks B for the stripping-comb A are mounted to slide upon brackets E, and are pressed towards the flats by springs D or weights &c. Each block carries an adjustable screwed stud F, which presses against a pivoted or swivelling plate, one side of which is stepped and bears against the working surfaces of the flats as they revolve. The plate may be pivoted directly to the stud, or be carried by a pivoted lever.
Patent GB-189920544-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Bell.
Inventor: BOWMAN ROBERT
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,544. Bowman, R. Oct. 13. Electric bells.-Bells suitable for use in mines are contained in a waterproof casing A, and the hammer E projects through a stuffing-box F packed with a flexible diaphragm f. The rod K of a switch I for converting the bell from a repeating to a single-stroke one passes through a similar stuffing-box L.
Patent GB-189921124-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steam Motor Carriage.
Inventor: PAPP VILMA
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,124. Papp, V., and Becher, F. Oct. 23. Motor-road-vehicle boilers.-An extended flat water chamber below is connected with the upper steam chamber 2 by the neck part 1. Both chambers are traversed by stays 3. A space 7 around the annular water tank shown contains ashes or other material. Petroleum is supplied from the receptacle 8 to the heater 10 and burner pipe 12.
Patent GB-189921764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Clocks.
Inventor: LAYCOCK FRED
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 21,764. Laycock, F., and Bentley, P. A. Oct. 31. Time checks for games.-A disc D, bearing three pins E and revolving once an hour, operates a lever U every twenty minutes, so lifting the hammer V of a gong. The disc can be unclutched from the minute-hand arbor by means of a hand-lever M, so as to let an arm S set it in use at any moment.
Patent GB-189921929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watercocks and Hydrants in relation to the same becoming Frozen.
Inventor: SAGE WILLIAM RALPH
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 21,929. Sage, W. R. Nov. 2. Hydrants, standpipes, &c., valves and cocks for. To drain the water out of hydrants or stand or supply pipes S to prevent them from freezing up, the additional valve SP opens a passage I to the drain pipe 0 when the plug P is turned to cut off the main S<1>. A check valve CV prevents ingress of flood water &c. to the pipe S.
Patent GB-189922583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Spinning and Bleaching of Yarns.
Inventor: LEES-MILNE JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 22,583. Lees-Milne, J. H. Nov. 13. Cop tubes.-The bottoms of cops are spun upon perforated or corrugated metal tubes to prevent them from being damaged by crushing and to keep a passage open during the subsequent operation of bleaching.
Patent GB-190001916-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Manufacturing Nutritious Coffee Compound.
Inventor: BREDOW WILHELMINE
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 1916. Bredow, W. Jan. 30. Coffee substitutes.-Relates to a process and apparatus for the preparation of a coffee compound containing peas or other leguminous matter. Fig.1 shows a section of the apparatus. Peas are put into the outer compartment b through the door d. Coffee is put through the door c into the central perforated chamber a. The apparatus is rotated above a fire till the roasting is completed. Samples may be taken at any time by means of the spoons f, g. After roasting, the peas are strewn with powdered sugar, the coffee is added, and the whole ground.
Patent GB-190006350-A (GB)
Title: A Machine to be used for Sticking Needles in Cloth or other Material and Counting the Needles in Quantities as Required for Sticking.
Inventor: GUISE JESSE
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 6350. Guise, J., and Ladbury, C. E. April 5. Papering needles. - Needles are automatically stuck into a travelling strip of cloth or the like in definite quantities. The needles are contained in a hopper c, which, in one form of machine, is movable and slides across the machine in guides and deposits a definite number of needles between the plates d. A plunger f forces these needles to the right into a band of cloth, which passes between a block x and a spring y, when the former has been raised by its supporting-springs s, the needles being guided in a level path by a spring 2 on the lever 1. The cloth roller is operated by a ratchet. When the hopper is fixed, a blade passes under its delivery edge, and separates the lowest row of needles from the rest while they are being pushed out by the plunger. The hopper may be divided by partitions to separate the needles when assorted sizes are being prepared.
Patent GB-190007567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Bonds for Electrically Connecting the Meeting Ends of Two Contiguous Electric Conductors.
Inventor: BROWN HAROLD PITNEY
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 7567. Brown, H. P. April 24. Electric railways and tramways.-The rail bonds comprise a metallic plate held to the ends of the conductor or rails so that they may move relatively to it, an intermediate stratum or mass of metallic lubricant or plastic alloy adhering to both plate and conductor being inserted. As shown in Fig. 3, a copper plate i, which may be arched at the centre and may have flat or dished ends, is pressed against the webs of the rail ends by spring washers k under the fishplates, and the plastic alloy is placed between the plate and the rails. Directions are given in the Specification for cleaning the surfaces and applying the alloy. The copper may be protected from the spring washers by a strip of harder metal, and a retaining- strip m provided to keep the washers in place. A sheet of cork n, which may be attached to the copper plate, laps over it and keeps out dirt &c. Fig. 7 shows plain or grooved plugs v in the flange r of the rail dipping into the alloy contained in recesses in a base-plate, which acts as a bonding plate, while Fig. 10 shows the recess 9 for the alloy formed in the rail flange and lined with a copper tube. In this case, the plugs 8 are of T shape and are held in the angle fishplate, and may be connected by a bar lying in a groove therein.
Patent GB-190010342-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Separating "Entrained" Water or Oil from Flowing Steam or Gas, and the Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: REID THOMAS
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,342. Reid, T. June 6. Steam separators.-Entrained water or oil is removed from flowing steam or gas by delivering the latter through a converging nozzle B into a diverging cone C. The water or oil is collected in the chamber D, while the steam or gas passes away at F. A strainer J is preferably fitted and projections E prevent the water &c. from being carried upward by the flow of the steam or gas. The chamber may be expanded round the mouth of the cone as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190011215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wind or Wave Motors and the like for Signalling and other Purposes.
Inventor: GEHRE MAX
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,215. Gehre, M. June 20. Signals, flash, bell, and audible.-A device for utilizing the irregularly - acting power of a wind, wave, or similar motor, for signalling or other purposes, is shown in Fig. 1. The wind or other motor drives the shaft a, which carries a pinion b gearing with a toothed wheel c. The wheel c has a pawl engaging with a stop m on a disc o, which is rigidly connected to a disc e. The disc e rotates on a shaft d, and carries a pair of eccentrically-placed weights i. The rotation of the shaft a gradually raises the weights to the top of the disc e, when they overbalance, their energy being used in a suitable manner to produce an electric flash light, to ring a bell, actuate compressed air signals, or for other purposes. The action of the weights may be assisted or replaced by a coiled spring g, Fig. 3, or, as mentioned in the Provisional Specitication, the springs may act against the weights.
Patent GB-190022757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Chains and Chain Cables and in Dies to be Employed in the said Manufacture.
Inventor: PRIEST ROWLAND
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 22,757. Priest, R. Dec. 13. Making chains.-An open link, bent from a piece of bar, is heated to a welding heat, threaded through the last-formed link of the chain, and then welded between dies, which are sunk to the shape and size of the link, and are formed with recesses to admit the last-formed link. Figs. 1, 2, and 4 show dies for forming the weld at the side of the link; c<3>, d<3> are recesses for the tongs, and F a pin for holding down the link. In dies for forming the weld at the end of the link, the pin F is dispensed with, and the recesses for the tongs are formed in the sides of the dies. The scraping of the ends of the bar may be dispensed with in this process of welding.
Patent GB-190101833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cisterns and Apparatus for Supplying Disinfectants thereto.
Inventor: O'BRIEN ANNIE GERTRUDE
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 1833. O'Brien, A. G. Jan. 26. Water-waste preventers.-A receptacle B for a granular disinfectant is fixed above the bath and fitted with a discharge pipe B<1>, in which work two valves D and E. These valves are mounted on a rocking lever F connected to the pull-chain. When the chain is operated to lift the flushing-valve, the valve E closes, and D opens. When the chain is liberated, the valves return to the positions shown, and the disinfectant falls into a basket K, in which it dissolves.
Patent GB-190102282-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Recovering Tin and Producing Copperas from Waste Tin Cuttings or other Substances Containing Tin, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GELSTHARPE CHARLES LYON
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 2282. Gelstharpe, C. L., and Gelstharpe, F. Feb. 1. Furnaces for tin.-Tin, obtained electrolytically from waste tin cutting or the like, is smelted in the furnace shown. It consists of a firebrick or like body o having a hearth p of lime. The charge is introduced through a door q. A reducing-flame from the gas burner s, t is caused to play upon the metal. The fused metal is run off through the tapping-hole u.
Patent GB-190102843-A (GB)
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 2843. Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co., Pickard, G. A., and Woodhead, C. G. Feb. 9. Shutters.-Relates to a stop for holding open shutters such as described in Specification No. 24,319, A.D. 1899, for the purpose of focussing. Figs. 2 and 3 show the stop in two positions. The shutter leaves A are traversed by the levers B, C, one of which is actuated by the lever d and the spring D. On the lever B is a projection E, which is arrested, with the shutter open, by the stop G, when. it is in the position shown in Fig. 3. In the position shown in Fig. 2, the projection E is free to move without coming in contact with the stop G. The stop is fixed on a slide which is actuated by an external knob H.
Patent GB-190104481-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Abacus.
Inventor: HOLMES JAMES FAWCETT
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4481. Holmes, J. F. March 2. Arithmetic, teaching educational appliances; blackboards.-Relates to apparatus for use in teaching arithmetic or colour. A number of coloured blocks I slide on a bent wire frame consisting of vertical feed-wires A and horizontal demonstration wires B, C. The shape of the frame may be varied considerably, but it always consists of a combination of vertical and horizontal wires. The framo may be made with a handle, or may be fixed to a suitable foot, or to a blackboard.
Patent GB-190105386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Pegs, Hooks and Brackets for Hats, Coats and other uses.
Inventor: MANSELL ROBERT JOHN LATEWARD
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 5386. Mansell, R. J. L. March 14. Hooks.-A peg or hook c for hats &c. is loosely pivoted on an inclined axis b carried by the fixing- plate a. When not in use, the peg &c. automatically folds to one side against the wall &c. , In Figs. 6 and 7, the peg is shown pivoted by a conical projection a<4>or ball d and by a short set-screw b.
Patent GB-190106764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Levers of Platform or similar Weighing Machines.
Inventor: POOLEY HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 6764. Pooley, H. April 1. Bearings; compound-lever apparatus.-Relates to platform and similar weighing-machines, and consists in fitting them with renewable knife-edge bearings. The beam a has a slotted hole c for a shank projecting from the knife-edge i, which is adjusted and secured by a nut l<1>. A lug j sliding between guides b is secured to the beam by a stud. The platform girder is made hollow over the bearing to allow the knife-edge to be removed, or it has lugs g carrying the face-rest f, which is removed when the knife-edge is to be renewed. Modifications in detail are described.
Patent GB-190107348-A (GB)
Title: Valve Mechanism for Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: STONE JANE WICK
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 7348. Stone, J. W. April 9. Reversing.-In order to enable the engine to be reversed, the main distributing slide valve is made with two sets of ports, and either one set or the other can be brought i n t o use by rotating the valve e a suitable distance. Fig. 1 shows a section through the valvechest, and Fig. 2 silo w s a section through the slide valve on the line m-m in Fig. 1. The slide valve is reciprocated by an eccentric - rod 2 connected by a ball joint to the rod 3, which has a swivel 4, 5 by which it is secured to the valve. The rod 3 also has a bevel pinion 7 gearing with toothed ring 6 on the back of the valve, whereby, on revolving the rod 3, by adjusting the lever 15 and toothed sector 14, the valve can be revolved. The two sets of ports in the valve are shown in Fig. 2, one set being for forward running and the other set for reversed running.
Patent GB-190112317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards or Hoods for Grinding or Polishing Wheels.
Inventor: DENNIS WILLIAM H
Filed: 1901-06-17
Granted: 1902-06-17
Abstract: 12,317. Dennis, W. H., and Phillips, F. D. W. Nov. 17, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. D u s t, confining a n d expelling on generation. - The hood or guard B for grinding or polishing wheels, with its adjustable extension C, is carried by hollow telescopic arms D, D<1> and sleeve F adjustable in height on the hollow slotted standard G through which dust is drawn off.
Patent GB-190122829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to System of Ventilating Fire Proof Buildings and to Combined Bricks and Tiles for use in the Construction of Floors, Walls and the like.
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID WILEY
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 22,829. Anderson, D. W. Nov. 12. Bricks, tiles, and hollow walls for ventilation.- Relates to the ventilation, or heating, of fireproof floors, walls, columns, and the like, by the use of hollow bricks, blocks, and tiles. Fig. 1 shows a wall constructed of hollow perforated brick-tiles 1, and a floor constructed of hollow perforated blocks 12. The air spaces in the wall above and below the floor are connected by air pipes 9, 10. Air circulates freely throughout the structure in order to prevent explosions, in case of fire, due to the heating of air confined in limited spaces. Hollow perforated bricks, blocks, and tiles of various shapes are used in the construction of floors, arches, and ceilings, and for protecting wood and metal columns and girders.
Patent GB-190124569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Sugar Bearing Materials, and Cleansing Compositions for that Purpose.
Inventor: SPRECKELS CLAUS AUGUST
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1903-01-03
Abstract: 24,569. Spreckels, C. A., and Kern, C. A. Dec. 3. Resins and resinous compounds.-A composition for use in purifying sugar, molasses, or saccharine solutions and syrups may be obtained by mixing sulphuric acid, or a mixture of sulphuric acid with phosphoric or nitric acid, with resinous bodies, the mixture being effected is such a way that a low temperature is maintained. The excess of acid is afterwards removed or neutralized. Examples of resinous bodies which may be used are resin and resin oil. The composition may be mixed with kerosene, or petroleum oil, or other bydrocatbon oil or mixture containing hydrocarbon oil.
Patent GB-190202388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Increasing Draught and Promoting Combustion Applicable to Furnace Grates and the like.
Inventor: DIETERLE CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 2388. Dieterle, C. Jan. 29. Firebars and grates; air, supplying.-Relates to grating-like attachments for inclined grates, such as "Tenbrink" grates, which are interposed between the side walls of the firebox and the grate, to increase the draught, promote combustion, and consume smoke. A sectional elevation, an inclined partial plan, and a detail cross-section on the line A ... A, Fig. 1, are shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 4, respectively. The attachment comprises a frame, preferably in two parts c, d, so secured to the walls W by lugs g that the part d nearer the inclined firebars f is easily replaceable. The frame holds the downwardly-extended grid plates a, b, and the upper surfaces of the frame and the plates slope down from the walls to the firebarsf, to keep the fuel in the middle as it slips down the grate.
Patent GB-190203974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat-mirrors.
Inventor: BURGWITZ VICTOR
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 3974. Burgwitz, V. Feb. 17. Hats fitted with looking-glasses and mirrors.- T-shaped strips of celluloid have their legs engaged with a staple b on the back of the mirror. The cross-pieces fit behind the leather of the hat. The legs may be pivoted to the cross-pieces so as to fold.
Patent GB-190207541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bricks and Building Blocks.
Inventor: PICKLES JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 7541. Pickles, J. H. March 29. Bricks; building-blocks.-Stretchers 2 are made with longitudinal interlocking ribs aud grooves 3, 4, headers 10 with transverse ribs and grooves, and corner bricks 6 with ribs and grooves of L-shape in plan. The tongues and grooves may be rectangular in cross-section, or of a wedge shape as shown in Fig. 12.
Patent GB-190207920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Steamers and like Cooking Utensils
Inventor: STEADMAN LOUISA
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 7920. Steadman, L. April 4. Saucepans.- The bottoms of potatosteamers and like cooking - utensils are extended and provided with two or more flanges to fit different sizes of saucepans, perforations being only provided within the innermost flange. The steamer may correspond in size with the bottom, steam deflectors being provided.
Patent GB-190214620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cloth Folding and Measuring Machines.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,620. Smith, A., and Chadwick, J. July 1. Folding and measuring.-The grip rails b, b<1> in machines for folding and measuring fabrics are mounted at each side of the machine on pivoted bell-crank levers c, c<1> and operated by cam-grooves h, h<1> formed in longitudinally -sliding plates k, k<1>, which are actuated by a cam-piece p fixed on the oscillating shaft p<1> carrying the traverser a. When the traverser commences its movement over the table s, the cam p, acting on a bowl carried by the plate k, allows the plate to descend, and locks it so that the grip rail b holds the fabric. As the traverser approaches the end of its stroke, the camp acts on a bowl to raise the plate k<1> and rail b<1>.
Patent GB-190218908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: KENT WILLIAM WORSLEY
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 18,908. Kent, W. W. Aug. 28. Tobacco pipes.-A tube or conduit is applied to the bowl to form a communication between the interior and the outer air. The tube a may be formed by folding over and brazing or otherwise uniting the edges of a thin sheet of elastic metal, having a spur or projection a<1> turned over to form a clip, which takes over the edge of the bowl and holds the tube in position. The end of the projection a<1> may be enlarged or turned over to engage in a notch in the bowl.
Patent GB-190220081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Devulcanizing Caoutchouc, India-rubber, Gum Elastic and similar Materials.
Inventor: THEILGAARD ALBERT EDVARD JENS
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 20,081. Theilgaard, A. E. J. V. J. Sept. 13. India - rubber, devulcanizing. - Devulcanization with sulphites, described in Specification No. 8041, A.D. 1899, is carried out at a temperature of 212‹ F. or more, and under from two to ten atmospheres pressure.
Patent GB-190225409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators, Liquid-coolers and Heaters; and Steam- or Vapour Condensers and Producers.
Inventor: GREINER HERMAN ROBERT
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 25,409. Greiner, H. R. Nov. 19. Water-tube boilers. - An apparatus, intended chiefly for use as a water cooler for motor cars, but applicable also as a steam generator, comprises a number of corrugated flat tubes disposed one above the other, with the corrugations in each tube arranged at an angle with those in the adjacent tubes. In the accompanying Figure, only two tubes 1, 2 are shown. The water to be cooled passes through the tubes and the air enters the channels 7, 8. This air is prevented from passing straight through the channels by the corrugations, and is thus forced to remain for some time in contact with the cooling surface. The tubes are connected at one end with a common supply pipe, and at the other with a collecting pipe or tank; or each tube can have its own supply and collecting pipe. Instead of the arrangement shown, each wide tube may be replaced by a number of narrow tubes. According to the Provisional Specification, radial ribs, wire coils, or the like may be fixed or formed on the tubes.