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Patent GB-189907051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Peramulator.
Inventor: KUSTER AUGUST CHRISTIAN
IPC: B62K5/05
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7051. Kuster, A. C. April 4. Passengers, for conveying.-Relates to a tricycle for carrying an infant, invalid, or other passenger. The frame consists of bars C strengthened by ties C' and carrying the rear wheel at their ends. The bars are secured in front to a platform D carrying in suitable ball bearings the front forks O. The steering- mechanism comprises an arm formed on a steering-post mounted in a head D' and controlled by handles P', the arm being connected, as shown in Fig. 4, by a rod f to arms e secured to the forks 0 so that both wheels turn together. A seat L secured on the platform D is provided with arms L<1> and with a footboard M which can be secured in a horizontal position so as to serve as a bed. The cycle is driven by the usual pedals I', the crank axle being connected to the rear wheel by the multiplying-gear shown in Fig. 1. The wheel J secured to the crank axle is made small so as not to interfere with the dress of a lady rider.
Patent GB-189908247-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Lacing Studs.
Inventor: THIERRY JULES ALPHONSE
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 8247. Thierry, J. A. April 19. Lacing - fastenings.-A stud for lacing comprises metal portions a, b, and c, of the shape shown, the head c being covered by celluloid sheets. A disc e, perforated to receive the shank b, is slit at one side to enable it to be placed in position, after which operation the sheet d is placed in position and the edges of the sheets secured together by employing solvent.
Patent GB-189911491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas or Vapour Burners.
Inventor: POTTER WILLIAM GORDON
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,491. Potter, W. G. June 2. Gas burners; vapour burners.-The gas or vapour supply, under the control of the float regulator d, is heated by traversing the tubes f, g before issuing from the burner formed by the tubes i, k. A perforated flame spreader h is fixed on the tube g, to shape the flame as shown by the lines l. The burner and flame spreader are lined with lava, and the parts may be readily taken to pieces for cleaning.
Patent GB-189913118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Electrically Driving Roots' and like Blowers.
Inventor: ELLIS ARTHUR DEVONSHIRE
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 13,118. Ellis, A. D., and Crichton, W. S. June 24. Driving blowers.-Roots' and similar blowers are coupled to electromotors and driven by means of gearing as shown in Fig. 3. The motor shaft is directly connected to a shaft G, on which are right and left hand worms C, F, which drive wormwheels B, E on the vane-wheel shafts. The shaft is fitted with adjustable bushes S for taking up end wear, and with an end bush K to receive end thrust.
Patent GB-189913203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means or Apparatus for Drying the Exhaust Steam in Motor Vehicles Using Steam as a Motive Power.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,203. Brookes, A. G., [Whitney, G. E.]. June 26. Exhaust, rendering invisible by superheating.-In order to render the exhaust invisible in steam-propelled vehicles, it is mixed with heated air before being discharged. Fig. 1 shows in plan a boiler of the kind described in Specification No. 6947, A.D. 1898, with the invention applied. The exhaust pipe of the engine cylinders C', C' discharges into a downwardly-directed flue F, to which is connected a hood H enclosing the upper ends of the boiler fire tubes. This hood H has an opening H<1> at the side for the admission of air, and a baffle m to prevent the direct passage of the incoming air into the flue until it has become heated by mixture with the furnace gases.
Patent GB-189920506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Metal Pipes and Tubes.
Inventor: NESBIT DAVID MEIN
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 20,506. Nesbit, D. M. Oct. 12. Butt and flange joints; clip and sleeve joints.-The joint or coupling for metal pipes and tubes shown in Fig. 2 comprises the collars or rings B, F, on the tapering ends of the pipes, and the collars D, E which are bolted together to tighten the joint. The collar B is provided with a projecting lip or ring b, which fits into a groove in the opposite collar and secures the jointing-washer H. The collars may be screwed, or the ends of the tubes may be expanded or riveted over to fit a recess in the face of the collars. In the modified form of coupling shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the interrupted collar or shoulder 0 formed upon or attached to the end of the pipe receives the loose collar N or ring flange formed with a similarlyinterrupted boss.
Patent GB-189924884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Taking Photographs.
Inventor: ROMANI FRANCOIS DE PAULA
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,884. Romani, F. de P. Dec. 14. Automatic apparatus.-Relates to an automatic apparatus which takes photographs on ferrotype plates, and developes, fixes, aud washes them. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the apparatus. The unexposed plates are placed horizontally in a box T, and when the clockwork is started the bottom plate of the pile is pushed out by a plate a, which is actuated by a crank from the axis A, and falls through a hopper into a vertical position at the back of the camera C, in the focal plane of the lens O. An exposure is made by pushing in the sliding shutter h, which is returned by the spring i. A rod j is then pushed in. Inclined planes on this rod allow the exposed plate to drop out of the camera into a basket beneath, and start the clockwork by removing a stop n from the fly R. The clockwork turns, by bevel gearing d, d', the vertical axis A, which carries round the basket with the exposed plate, and dips it successively into the developing-bath 1, the fixing-bath 2, and the washing-bath 3. The dipping movement of the basket is caused by fixed pins o acting on a cranked lever q. The valve of the cistern R<1> is also opened by a tappet as the axis A rotates, in order to replenish the bath 3.
Patent GB-190000934-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Machine for Sawing and Chopping or Cutting Fire-wood and the like.
Inventor: MILNER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 934. Milner, J. E. Jan. 16. Sawing.-A machine for sawing and chopping or cutting wood into pieces suitable for use as firewood and the like, comprises a saw f, mounted upon a pivoted lever d, and a curved knife r, attached to an oscillating arm o, which is pivoted at n to a frame a. The wood to be sawn is placed upon a table b, bolted to the frame a, and is held in position by means of an adjustable bracket c. The saw f may be operated by hand, and is supported, when not in use, by a removable pin fitted in one side of the frame. After being sawn off, the blocks of wood are placed in a receptacle at the front of the machine, and are supported by an adjustable platform k, which is secured to an oscillating hopper k<1>. The receptacle is provided with a laterally-adjustable side-piece j<1>, which serves to adjust the width of the receptacle to correspond with the size of the sawn blocks. The arm o is connected by a link p to a pivoted lever q, which may be operated by hand. Two arms k<2> on the hopper carry rollers s, which roll upon the upper surface of the knife r. When the arm o oscillates the hopper k<1> is rocked by means of the rollers s and arms k<2>, and carries the platform k out of the way of the strips of wood cut by the knife from the wood blocks.
Patent GB-190106816-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Generating Gaseous Currents Chiefly Designed for Motive Power Purposes
Inventor: MALLET PAUL
IPC: C10J1/26
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 6816. Mallet, P. April 1. Liquid-fuel fittings for producing gaseous currents of high velocity, more especially for motive-power purposes. A liquid hydrocarbon is vaporized by heat and then mixed with air ; the mixture is burned, and the continuous high-speed gaseous current obtained is cooled by expansion and employed by acting upon a suitable "receiver," such as a gas turbine. The liquid hydrocarbon is forced from a tank 14 to a series of shallow helical grooves 11, formed on the outside of a portion of the tube 6 and surrounded by a sleeve 10. The sleeve is itself surrounded by a flue 20, into which the flame of a blow lamp can be directed to start the process. The flue is provided with a jacket 22. The vapour formed mixes with air, which enters through a series of conical nozzles 18. The mixture passes through a double-coned passage 4, 3, and the tube 2, to the vessel 1, and is forced by the increasing pressure through the double cone 28, 29, and down the tube 6 to the double-coned outlet 8, 9, being ignited through an opening 23 at the narrowest part of the double cone 8, 9, or by means of a small platinum spiral.
Patent GB-190113341-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tobacco Pipe
Inventor: SEARY JOHN ERNEST
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,341. Seary, J. E., and Smith, O. E. July 1. Tobacco pipes; tobacco-pipe cleaners.-The inner bowl c, secured to the flange b, is screwed into the bowl a, and nicks are provided for the insertion of a coin or disc for screwing or unscrewing. The removable strainer d is made of fine plaited wire, gauze, flannel, asbestos, or other material. The chamber q communicates with the chamber h through the pipe g. The mouthpiece m is made with a projecting end r. A piston j for removing nicotine &c. from the bowl is kept in the channel p.
Patent GB-190115590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sights for Rifles and other Guns.
Inventor: COMMON ANDREW AINSLIE
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 15,590. Common, A. A. Aug. 1. Sights.-The invention is shown as applied to rifles, but it is applicable to larger guns. The fore-sight, Fig. 6, consists of a lens a, having a focal length greater than the distance from the eye, and provided with a fiducial mark b thereon. The lens is carried in a frame c which is attached to the gun by the clip d. The rear-sight, Fig. 10, has a disc k, provided with a peep-hole g, and with vertical and lateral adjusting-screws n, s.
Patent GB-190121193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Boxes Constructed of Cardboard or the like.
Inventor: CROPPER SHIRLEY WRIGHT
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 21,193. Cropper, S. W. Oct. 22. Folding-boxes of cardboard and the like are formed from blanks such as that shown in Fig. 1, the lids, which are separable, being formed from blanks such as that shown in Fig. 6. The box is made up from the blank shown in Fig. 1, which is cat and creased as shown in full and dotted lines, by bending along the creased lines a<4> and securing the flap a<5> to the opposite edge. The bottom flaps b<1>, b<3> are then turned inwards, and the flaps b, b<2> are folded over them, and secured by fastenings, such as the tongues b<7> and slits b<6>. The flaps c, c<1> at the upper edge are then turned in at right-angles to the sides, and the flaps d<1> of the lid d, Fig. 6, which are turned down at right-angles to the main body of the lid, are inserted between the flaps c, c<1> and the adjacent sides a, a<2>, thus securing the lid.
Patent GB-190125441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: HOFFMANN OTTO
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 25,441. Hoffmann, O. Dec. 13. Sprinklers, automatic.-Consists in the use of jet (natural or artificial) for the valves of automatic sprinklers. This material is stated to be non- corrodible, and has the advantage of being combustible, so that the sprinkler is opened by a fire even if the soldered joint fails to act. The invention may be applied in conjunction with the sprinkler described in Specification No. 12,742, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190125481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Registering Devices for Weighing Scales.
Inventor: CARLSON CARL ADAM
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 25,481. Carlson, C. A. Dec. 13. Indicating and registering mechanism for weighing-scales which have an evenly-moving platform is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, as applied to a pendulumweight machine of known construction. The load-suspending bands 3 pass over drums 1, which have smaller weighted drums 1<a> hung by bands 4 from the tops of the standards 2 and rolling along them. One of the rollers 1 actuates a toothed segment 5 and pointer 31, and the other roller has an axial pin 12 which supports a bent lever 10 pivoted by a pin 11 to the standard 2. The free end of the lever has a sharp pin 14, which can travel in front of a slot 15 in a plate 9. A paper strip, which may be horizontally graduated and is carried by the roller 6, passes over the plate 9, and is intermittently wound on to the roller 6<a> after the lever 10 has been pressed against the paper strip and perforated at a position corresponding to the load. The registering-mechanism is operated by means of a handle 17, which engages with the ratchet-wheel 19 of the roller 6<a> and feeds the paper strip forward. The pawl 18 on the lever is released by a stop 25, and the bellcrank lever device 21 is simultaneously moved by a slot device 24 on the lever. This action rocks the axis 29 carrying a U-shaped bar 20, which strikes the bent lever 10 and marks the paper. The apparatus may be modified in detail, e.g. by using a pen or pencil in place of the pricker. In a modification adapted for railway weigh-bridges, the handle has a hinged arm which presses the marker against the paper and is then displaced, so that the marker is released and any feeding of the paper during the movement of the vehicle causes no injury to the record.
Patent GB-190200050-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Wood Paving for Covered Footways or Floors.
Inventor: GIBBARD JOHN RICHARD
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 50. Gibbard, J. R. Jan. 1. [Grant of Patent refused.] Wood-block paving.-Wood paving for covered footways or floors is made of small oak, jarrah, teak, or other hard wood blocks b arranged with the grain on end. Dovetail keys b<1> or grooves are provided on the undersides, and rest on a cement foundation a. Recesses are formed in the sides of the blocks to receive connecting-dowels b<3>.
Patent GB-190203509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Motors.
Inventor: DANIEL PAUL GERARD LOUIS
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 3509. Daniel, P. G. L. Feb. 11. Lubricating air and gas engines. An elliptical cam disc e on the main shaft f, receiving motion from a roller d on the piston a, distributes lubricant contained in the casing i on to the bearings, cylinder, piston, &c. The cylinder is slotted at w to assist.
Patent GB-190205213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs
Inventor: DALY SIMON FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5213. Daly, S. F. March 1. Chairs.-Relates to means for bracing together the legs and seat frames of chairs. The brace is secured to the inside of the side bar a of the frame ; it straddles the stretcher bar c and is bent round and secured by pins g to the rear of the legs b.
Patent GB-190210008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Intercommunication Telephones
Inventor: BECKETT GEORGE EDMUND
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-05-01
Abstract: 10,008. Beckett, G. E. May 1. Telephones; telephone systems.-Relates to direct-call systems in which each subscriber can connect directly to the line of any other subscriber, the object being to prevent interference by a third party when two subscribers are talking. In this system the receiver B is shown connected between the switch lever D and the common return, and is in series with the battery C Z, the switch lever being connected to the home line HL. The transmitter A is in a distinct circuit which is connected to the common return E by the spring P when the receiver is taken off the hook, and is connected to any other of the subscribers' lines 2, 3, &c. when the switch lever M is turned from the home contact. The call bell R S is connected between the common return and lower lever contact V. A call is sent by means of a branch circuit from the battery C Z to the switch, contact being made by depressing the lever M when turned to the required subscriber. The circuits can be arranged to work with induction coil systems. An interfering subscriber can only produce a noise in the communicating circuit. The Provisional Specification refers to the use of an indicator to act as a reply signal.
Patent GB-190210430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Preventing Access of Coal, Cinders, and the like to the Archways or Flues of Kitchener Boilers.
Inventor: BONWICK WILLIAM PRIESSNITZ
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-05-06
Abstract: 10,430. Bonwick, W. P. May 6. Cooking stoves and ranges ; fuel-economizers ; smoke, consuming. - To prevent access of coals, cinders, &c. to the archways or flues of kitchener boilers, one or more fireclay blocks a, Fig. 4, are placed upon the firebars n in front of the flue e. Each block has projections b at the back and side to allow flame and hot gases to pass to the flue around the block through spaces or passages d thereby formed. There is a central opening h, of the shape shown, having side extensions on the front surface. This opening allows gases to pass directly to the flue. The top surface g is inclined to direct the fuel forwards. The lower surface is provided with a recess m forming an air chamber, from which air passes through inclined passages o. The air thus becomes heated, is delivered into the flue, and completes the combustion of the gases. The side projections, or some of them, may be knocked off to make the blocks fit the stove. Two or more such blocks may be used side by side, such an arrangement being shown, the different blocks being connected together by a wire passing through longitudinal holes in the blocks. Or two or more of them may be arranged one in front of the other. The blocks may be made of iron, either in one casting, or in two portions a, a<3>, Fig. 12, secured together by a bolt t and nut u. As shown in Fig. 15, one form of the device a is placed flat on the bottom bars n to act as a fuel economizer or false bottom simply, having end plates a<2> and air openings h, while the projections a<1> are made shorter than the projections b to permit of the passage of a poker beneath for clearing ashes from the bars n. Either the central opening h, or the air chamber m and passages o, may be omitted.
Patent GB-190210809-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means Applicable for Use in Heating the Feed-water and Superheating the Steam in Non-condensing Engines, such as Locomotives.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1902-05-10
Granted: 1903-05-09
Abstract: 10,809. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Trevithick, F. H.]. May 10. Feedwater, heating; superheaters, steam.-Relates to locomotive, portable-engine, and like boilers. Tubular heaters, which may serve as feedwaterheaters or superheaters, or partly for either purpose, are arranged within a longitudinally-extended smoke-box, which may have a rearward extension over or partly around the boiler, a steam blast being employed to draw the furnace gases through and about the heaters. The present invention may be used in conjunction with the means for heating the feedwater and condensing and utilizing the exhaust steam described in Specifications No. 15,198, A.D. 1900, and No. 5424, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Steam engines]. Fig. 1 shows a tubular feedwater heater A arranged above the boiler as described in the above-mentioned Specifi cations, in conjunction with an externally-heated superheater in the top of the smoke-box consisting of annular headers b<3> connected together by tubes through which the steam passes to the regulator valve f The furnace gases, after having heated the superheater, pass through the tubes of the feedwater-heater ; the casing surrounding the boiler and feedwater-heater also conveys the gapes over the external surface of the latter. Fig. 4 shows, in transverse section, another arrangement, in which tubular heaters b are placed in a saddleshaped extension of the smoke-box over the boiler. These may also serve as feedwater-heaters or as superheaters, or the upper ones may serve as superheaters and the lower ones as feedwaterheaters. Figs. 5 and 6 show a modification in which the feedwater is first passed through a coil of piping e arranged at the rear of the heaters b, and in which there are two chimneys d, the blast pipe being forked at c, c. The heaters may be arranged in saddle form between a first and a second smoke-box, and they may be of various shapes, or may form a single chamber, the upper part of which serves as a superheater, while the lower part forms a feedwater-heater.
Patent GB-190212294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machinery
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,294. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. May 29. Brushes; dynamos, driving; field magnets.- Relates to the construction and mounting of dynamos &c. Fig. 1 shows the application to the exciter of a compensated alternator. The main shaft 2 of the alternator is provided with a wheel 13 gearing with a wheel 12 on the shaft 8 of the exciter. The bearings for the shaft 8 are carried by a sleeve 3, the axis of the shaft being placed relatively to that of the sleeve so that, on turning the sleeve in its, support, which is attached to the pillow block 1 of the alternator shaft, the wheel 12 is adjusted in relation to the wheel 13. Attached to the sleeve 3 by arms 7 is a ring 4, which forms a support for the field magnets of the exciter. The yoke 20 carrying the poles is adjustably mounted in the support 4, a lug 21<11> passing through a slot in the support, and being moved by the nut 22. The brushes 25, 26, 27, and 28 are connected by yokes 29, 30 carried by a ring 31<1> sliding in the support 4. In order to give a wide range to the regulation by the exciter, the poles are formed with constricted necks and air-gaps, so that the characteristic curve of the machine secures stability of action. The poles are formed with slots leaving the necks 31, 32, and with the central portion 33 a little shorter than the necks. A ring 21<1> of magnetic material is secured to the poles. Fig. 4 shows a modified pole having an H-shaped slot 35, 36.
Patent GB-190213719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of Making Books
Inventor: DRESSEL ALBERT ROCHUS
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 13,719. Dressel, A. R. June 17. Bookbinding.-Parallel - fold double signatures are arranged to comprise upper and lower series of consecutive pages, and the signatures are assembled in sets, and duplicate sets assembled in reversed positions, in order to obtain two complete series of consecutive pages for two books. For a book formed of two signatures from 32mo. sheets, the pages are preferably imposed, as shown in Fig. 1, and successive folds are made at the lines b, c, d, and the two signatures are assembled, as indicated in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190214510-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Potters Ovens, Kilns, Terra Cotta Encaustic Tile Brick and other Kilns for the Saving of Coal and Prevention of Smoke.
Inventor: REDFERN HENRY HOWLETT
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 14,510. Redfern, H. H. June 30. Kilns or ovens.-Relates to potters' ovens and kilns, and to terra-cotta, tile, brick, and other kilns, and more particularly to the saving of coal and the prevention of smoke in such ovens or kilns. The kiln is shown in plan in Fig. 1, and the mouth or fireplace is shown in section in Fig. 4. Air is admitted to the fire by the passages A and apertures A<2> at the sides of the mouth, and also by the dampers A' in front. The gases pass up the bags into the kiln, and through circular inlets in the bottom of the kiln into radial flues D, which communicate with the central flue K and the chimney.