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Patent GB-189823731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jointing or Packing Tubes for Surface Condensers, Evaporators, Distilling Apparatus, and the like.
Inventor: COCKBURN GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 23,731. Cockburn, G. Nov. 11. Plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to a method of jointing or packing tubes for surface condensers, evaporators, distilling- apparatus, and the like. The tube B, Fig. 1, is inserted into the plate A, in which is formed a box or an annular enlargement 0 of the tube e hole. The jointing-piece E fits into the box, and, when driven in, wedges the conical part D against the tube, so forming a tight joint. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the jointing-piece C, on being driven into the box, is wedged between it and the tube by means of the part L. Notches J are provided in the collar of the jointing-piece, for the insertion of a tool for the removal of the jointing-piece.
Patent GB-189824992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphic Receivers.
Inventor: GIORGI GIULIO
Filed: 1898-11-26
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,992. Giorgi, G. Nov. 26. Telegraphs.-Relates to morse receivers in which the take-up drum is mounted on a shaft T provided with a brake disc G between the drum and the driving-electromotor. The brake lever L' is mounted on a pivoted lever P<1> having an extension arm provided with an insulating-piece R'. The piece R<1> is moved by a screw V in the heel of the printing-lever, and makes and breaks the circuit of the driving-motor. The shaft T is provided with a cam disc P for moving the inking and writing discs laterally by means of a pivoted lever L.
Patent GB-189902833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Built-up Shields, chiefly for Military Purposes.
Inventor: ZINN JENS
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 2833. Zinn, J. Feb. 8. Pick-axes, axes, &c. - A military shield, built up of specially-constructed single shields A', A', is supported as shown in Fig. 2 by extensions of the handles of pick-axes, axes, &c. bolted to studs a. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the compound shield is built up on the shaft of a pick-axe which is passed through central holes and secured by a key p driven through one of a series of slots o, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-189905165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-generators.
Inventor: THORNYCROFT JOHN ISAAC
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5165. Thornycroft, J. I. March 9. Steam separators.-The invention is described in connection with a water-tube boiler of the kind described in Specification No. 5215, A.D. 1899. Figs. 3 and 4 show sections to different scales through the steam drum and separator. In the steam drum is mounted the steam pipe 6, which is closed at one end and formed with a series of fine slits or openings 8 on the top and towards one side. Surrounding this is an outer casing 9, also with slits 11, and a longitudinal partition 12 is arranged in the annular space between the two sets of slits. Wet steam enters through the slits 11, circulates between the pipe and the casing, and enters the pipe by the slits 8. The separated water drains into a trough 14, and returns through the pipe 15 to the water space of the drum. A valve 17, held up by a spring, prevents the return of water into the pipe 15.
Patent GB-189906978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Propelling, Purifying, Moistening, or Disinfecting Currents of Air or other Gases for Ventilating or for other Purposes.
Inventor: COPE JOHN THOMPSON
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 6978. Cope, J. T. April 1. Air, moistening, disinfecting, &c.-Relates to an air propeller with two fans in series, and an apparatus for moistening, disinfecting, and separating dust or microbes from air forced into the place to be ventilated or the like. The moistening &c. apparatus, Fig. 6, consists of a conical framework h, which is covered with an absorbent fabric, such as asbestos. The cone is rotated slowly on an axis I by worm gear, the lower edge of the cone dipping in a trough J which is supplied with water by a pipe j and disinfectant or the like from a branch cistern R. The air from the pipe L is forced through the moistened fabric before passing into space to be ventilated.
Patent GB-189911652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eye-glass Frames.
Inventor: GREENE WILLARD BECKWITH
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 11,652. Greene, W. B. June 5. Eyeglasses.- The screw d, which secures the spring a and placquet b to the lens supporting-bracket c, is inserted from the end of the bracket before the lens e is put in place, so that it cannot be subsequently displaced.
Patent GB-189915971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus Suitable for Boring and Internally Screwing Holes in Gun Carriages, Mountings and similar work.
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,971. Hulse & Co. and Bates, H. Aug. 4. Boring; screwing. -A machine for boring and internally screwing holes in gun carriages &c. has a saddle 2 sliding on a bed 1 and carrying a cross-slide 3 with a standard on which is a spindle slide 4. The saddle is driven by change gearing from a countershaft 17. Means are provided for effecting the various traverses of the saddle, cross - slide, and tool slide. The work is bolted on the bed 6. The machine may be made in a duplex form, two standards being mounted to slide on a bed at right-angles to the main bed, which carries two sliding saddles for holding and feeding the work. Long boring-bars may be used, and supported in brackets at each end of the bed, the brackets being vertically adjustable on standards and laterally adiustable on cross-slides to suit the positions of the spindles. One or more boring or screwing tools may be mounted on the bars.
Patent GB-190005809-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Sterilising Liquids.
Inventor: PIRRIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 5809. Pirrie, W. March 28. Stoppers.-Bottles for sterilizing liquias are provided with screw stoppers b, Fig. 1, formed with a longitudinal hole c, leading to a transverse hole d, the aperture of which is covered by an elastic band e, which acts as a non-return valve allowing for the escape of the gases in the bottle during sterilization.
Patent GB-190006330-A (GB)
Inventor: WINKLER HERMANN
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6330. Winkler, H. April 4. Lighting, systems of; gasaliers etc.; gas lamps, suspending. The raising and lowering of powerful gas lamps, such as are normally suspended in inaccessible positions, are effected by combining a series of jointed supply pipes with suitablyarranged cords, pulleys, and windlass. In the pillar lamp shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the fixed gas and, when used, compressed-air supply pipes c are jointed at e to intermediate pipes f, g, which are again jointed at h to other pipes i, j, carrying the lamp a. The pipes i, j, being arranged on either side of the pillar b, serve as guides, and have their highest and lowest positions determined by stops a<1>, a<2>. The drum n of the windlass p, which carries the cord q attached to the joint h, is of smaller diameter than the drum o carrying the cord r attached to the lamp a, to compensate for the small displacement of the joint compared with that of the lamp, and the cord q is prevented from becoming slack by passing it through an eye s on the joint h and attaching a tension weight t. Fig. 4 shows the application of the invention to a lamp suspended from a high roof or ceiling.
Patent GB-190007604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 7604. Anderson, J. C. April 24. Oscillating - vane type.-A rotary steam engine of the oscillating-vane type is shown in transverse section in Fig. 5, and in sectional plan in Fig. 6. The casing B encloses a cylindrical piston H, fitted with a vane 11, which is enclosed in a valvebox 13. The piston also carries a pin P, connected by a ball joint to the crank of the driving-shaft L, and the shaft is rotated by the combined oscillation and reciprocation of the piston. The steam inlet 3 is connected by suitable ports to the ends of the casing and to the valve chamber D. The oscillation of the piston leads the steam to each end of the piston through passages 19, 22 alternately and the reciprocation of the piston, carrying with it the valve - box, causes ports in the valve-box to register alternately with the steam ports 6, 8 in the valve chamber Fig. 10, and the exhaust ports 5, 7, so oscillating the vane and piston.
Patent GB-190015083-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stop-valve for Pneumatic Tyres and the like.
Inventor: WAY LUIGI
Filed: 1900-08-23
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 15,083. Way, L. Aug. 23. Tyres, pneumatic.- Consists of an inflating- valve, one form being shown in section in Fig. 1. The externally screwthreaded casing a has a narrowed neck a<1>, in which moves a rod r secured to the valve p and pressed outwardly by a helical spring b having its inner coils fitted to a corresponding groove in the casing. The valve chamber l is formed by the screw piece f, of which the outer end is adapted to receive the screw cap h, having a projection q, which presses upon the rod s of the valve to hold the valve in position. The cap h has a second projection i, which may be used to deflate the tyre, and the valve may have a cylindrical flange g. In a modification, the projection q is dispensed with, and the valve is , held on its seat by screwing down the piece f.
Patent GB-190100683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Sheds for Bricks and such like.
Inventor: HEMMING HENRY
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 683. Hemming, H. Jan. 10. Bricks, sheds for drying. The floor is constructed of a foundation layer c<2> of hard cement or asphalt, a layer d of open brickwork disposed so as to form transverse and longitudinal flues and spaces d<3>, e<2>, e<3>, a flue cover c<3>, and a top layer c<5> of blue bricks. Exhaust or waste steam is admitted to the flues at one end of the shed, and the used steam and water of condensation escape by inclined passages at the other end of the shed. The floor and flues, or the flues only, may be inclined to facilitate the drainage of water. The spaces or flues of the sections remote from the inlet flue are supplied with steam by the central non-perforated flues e<2>, e<3>. The roof of the shed is supported on columns a<3> in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190104625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Constructing or Building Piers, Walls and the like, and in Sinking Shafts and the like, in Soft Stratum.
Inventor: WILSON JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4625. Wilson, J. March 5. Wells and shafts.-Relates to the construction or building of piers, walls, and the like, and to the sinking of shafts and the like, in soft strata. The structure is simultaneously built and sunk into the stratum, and in the first instance the structure is hollow and erected upon a frame fashioned to cut into the stratum as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The frame A is provided with the mouth a having the cutting-edge a<1> Concrete, masonry, or the like is built upon the ledge a<3>, and the stratum displaced by the sinking of the structure is removed by the suction pipe B or by other suitable means. The pipes C with their branches c are connected to service pipes for liquid or gas under pressure, and aid in loosening the material to be removed. The interior of the column at a convenient point is bridged or domed over to prevent a sudden descent, for instance, in a quicksand. The built-up structure is modified to suit the particular purpose for which the structure is designed.
Patent GB-190105237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linotypes and in the Means for Moulding them.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5237. Lock, W. H., and Whittaker, M. H. March 12. Linotype machines; type; leads and rules.- Relates to the production of linotypes having cavities or recesses for the reception of independent types or rules. In a racing programme, for example, an asterisk or letter is usually inserted at the head of a line to indicate that the horse referred to has arrived. If this is done by means of a type-high type, the linotype must be cast one en short, a temporary space being used which is replaced by an asterisk or letter type when news of arrival is to hand According to this invention, a small tapered cavity is formed at one end of the linotype by means of a special matrix 2, Fig. 21, composed either from the sorts box or from the magazine, and bearing a tapered projection 5. A small tapered type, preferably circular in cross-section, is inserted in the cavity in the linotype to indicate the arrival of the horse. A matrix 17, Fig. 22, bearing a projection 5, may be secured to one of the vice jaws by means of dowel pins 17<a>, when a series of recessed linotypes is to be cast. Fig. 23 shows a matrix having a projection 13 adapted to form a transverse slot or recess in the linotype to receive a column rule. If the rule is at either end of the linotype, a ledge or shoulder is formed by the projection 13 ; otherwise a recess or slot 14, Figs. 16 and 17, is produced. Fig. 19 shows a column rule adapted to enter the recesses 14, and Fig. 18 shows portions of several such column rules in position. Fig. 20 shows tabular matter printed from the linotype shown in Fig. 18. Reference is made to Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890.
Patent GB-190108432-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Self-locking and Self-releasing Sliding Ladders.
Inventor: DANIEL JAMES
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 8432. Daniel, J. April 24. Ladders. - The upper section of a telescopic ladder carries a locking bar a, which is pivoted at b, and engages with the rungs k of the lower section. A slotted lug d of the bar works on a stud c, and a spring e forces the bar over the rung. When the section is raised by a cord passing over a pulley, the bar a is forced aside by the rungs. To enable the section to be lowered, a pivoted deflecting-arm g is arranged below the bar a, and forces it clear of the rungs. This arm is turned downwards out of the way when the upper section of the ladder is being raised, and is maintained in action by a spring f.
Patent GB-190115622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chains.
Inventor: LOVELL ALBERT KINGMAN
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,622. Lovell, A. K. Aug. 1. Wire-link chains; ornamental chains.-A piece of wire is folded as in Fig. 1 ; the shank between the loops is then twisted, as in Fig. 2, and finally bent to form a link, as in Fig. 4. In a modification, the ends of the wire, instead of overlapping, terminate at some distance apart.
Patent GB-190122748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Inhaling Apparatus.
Inventor: PLANEUR JEAN
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,748. Planeur, J., and Dutremblay. L. Nov. 11. Inhalers. - Relates to an inhaler which, when filled with oxygen, is particularly applicable for diminishing the effects of sea-sickness. The oxygen is contained, under pressure, in a steel vessel a provided with a tap b for filling &c. The tap is opened and closed by a special key. The gas passes to an expander c provided with a valve operated by a handle f for regulating the pressure, and from thence by a flexible tube d to a mask e which is fitted over the nose and mouth.
Patent GB-190125826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two-speed Driving Gear for Bicycles.
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 25,826. Hub Two Speed Gear Co., and Goodbrand, W. Dec. 18. Driving-mechanism; clutches.-Relates to improvements in the two-speed gears described in Specifications Nos. 6062 and 19,859, A.D. 1896, and No. 15,775, A.D. 1901, by which coasting is permitted at both the low and the high speed. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the hub is connected to the clutch sleeve H by pawls G pivoted to the hub and engaging ratchet teeth h on the sleeve H when forward driving at the high speed, but allowing coasting. On sliding the sleeve H to the low-speed position it is connected, as shown separately in Fig. 3, to the axle by teeth M adapted to engage, on forward driving only, with balls n carried in a slot in the axle and pressed outwards by a spring. In a modification having only one free-wheel clutch, shown in Fig. 4, the pinions C are carried by a ring A' mounted in ball bearings and carrying spring-actuated pawls which engage ratchet teeth formed in the hub. The sleeve H is formed with teeth K adapted to engage a wheel e fixed on the axle as usual.
Patent GB-190203971-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sieve for Meal.
Inventor: KIST JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3971. Kist, J. Feb. 17. Sifting meal.-A hemispherical sieve b is fixed within a cylindrical casing a, and the meal to be sifted is agitated and broken up by the rotation of semicircular ribs f carried by the shaft e. The coarse material is emptied out, after the sifting operation is complete, by inverting the casing a.
Patent GB-190209231-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Counting Telephonic Conversations.
Inventor: MEYER JOHANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9231. Meyer, J. H. April 21. Telephones; telephone systems.-Relates to arrangements in a telephone system for counting the conversations. Each subscriber is provided with the additional a p p a - ratus shown in Fig. 3. E is a double electromagnet the two coils of which are arranged in the two branches of the circuit and are bridged b y polarization cells or non-inductive resistances. The armature o has a catch d for the shutter S, and makes contact with 5 for shortcircuiting the magnets. H is a hand-lever for operating the counter z, for re-setting the shutter, and for breaking and making the line circuit by the slider i so as to operate a controlling-relay at the exchange. Figs. 1 and 2 show the extra apparatus at the exchange. The lever h is arranged to slide the contact rods p and q, but the rod q has a slot to allow of lost motion so as to prevent the connection of the battery to line until the operator has connected up the subscriber wanted, after which the return of the lever h operates relay R, Fig. 2, and signals to the calling subscriber. The relay R remains excited by the line and battery circuit through 2 and 3 until the subscriber operates the counter.
Patent GB-190216632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hollow Grinding Rollers.
Inventor: KONEGEN JULIUS
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 16,632. Konegen, J. July 26. Roller mills.-Relates to the construction of hollow rollers used in mills for grinding cements, minerals, and the like. Instead of fixing the hollow roller on a central shaft,which is apt to expand through heat when in action, unequally with the roller, separate pins or trunnions are fixed to the ends of the roller and can move in or with their bearings as the rollers expand.
Patent GB-190225818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Artists Paint Boxes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 25,818. Thompson, W. P., [Dinkelmeyer, W. G.]. Nov. 24. Brush holders.- A sheet-metal tube, forming the casing a, Fig. 5, of a pocket painting case, is pressed flat for a part of its length. In the round end is fitted a reversible sheetmetal cap b closed at one end and having a conical cap c on the other, which cap may be used to hold a brush d mounted on a tapering holder. The parts may be fitted together telescopically Fig. 1, the casing a serving as the stem of the brush.
Patent GB-190225888-A (GB)
Title: Combined Shoulder Brace and Suspenders.
Inventor: JOHNSON ABRAHAM N
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 25,888. Johnson, A. N., Kershaw, L., and Flanagan, F. J. Nov. 25. Braces.-The shoulder straps d and rear straps f are pivotally connected by wire loops to studs b on pieces a, which are similarly connected together by an adjustable strap e. The tabs are each made of a single piece of wire, and comprise a buttonreceiving loop m and a button-retaining book u.
Patent GB-190226847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Holders for Planing, Slotting and Shaping Machines and Lathes
Inventor: BAVILLE EDMOND PIERRE
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-12-05
Abstract: 26,847. Baville, E. P. Dec. 5. Planing and shaping ; tools and toolholders.-Relates to tool-holders for lathes, planing, shaping, and slotting machines. A tool-bar for slotting- machines consists of a tubular shank a, Fig. 2, in which a cone b is held by a jointed rod c, drawn up by a spring d. The tool f is clamped in a split block k by a screw m and set by a screw n. The block is secured in the cone b by a cottar l, and the cone is held in any desired angular position by the cottar engaging recesses g in the end of the shank. The spring d allows the tool to yield on the upstroke. In cutting grooves or recesses of various shapes, the block k may be replaced by a block o, Fig. 7, into which a tool f of any desired shape is dovetailed, being clamped by a screw m and adjusted by a screw n. In Fig. 55, the tool is shown as clamped against a stop p on the block by the screw n, side movement being prevented by a grub screw q and slot instead of a dovetail. The block k may have a taper socket to receive sockets or bars for holding tools. In the holder shown in Fig. 22, the block k has two tools, one being carried bya sliding piece t so that the distance between them may be adjusted by a screw u, which is then clamped by a screw x. The tools may be dovetailed into the parts of the block or secured in holders held in sockets in the block. The tools may be in the form of bars of trapezoidal crosssection, held in a grooved holder 1, Fig. 33, by suitably-grooved blocks 2, this form being suitable for lathes, or for slotting or shaping machines. The short ends of the cutter-bars may be used in a holder having shank S, Fig. 27, and pivoted block 4 in which the tool is secured The block may be turned on its axis by means of a screw 5, either to adjust the angular position of the tool or to cause it to produce curved surfaces. The holder shown in Fig. 30 has a shank 10 with a spring neck 13 in an extension of which the tool f is dovetailed, being clamped and set-up by screws m, n. The holder may be rendered rigid by a screw 14. The tool may be of suitable crosssection to produce screw threads, grooves, mouldings, &c., and may be secured by the means shown in Fig. 7 instead of by dovetailing The shank may have a plain bent end in place of the spring neck. Fig. 64 shows a holder suitable for use with parting-tools &c. Fig. 61 shows a holder with a cone 17 arranged as shown in Fig. 2 and carrying a tool f and an anxiliary holder 16 for a toor f<1>. The cone -17 can be angularly adjusted by worm gearing 20, and is returned to its working position after yielding by a spring 28, being guided by lugs 25.
Patent GB-190304248-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Tanks for Cooling Liquid.
Inventor: HUNT HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 4248. Hunt, H. Feb. 23. Brewing.-Metallic tanks a, for cooling wort and beer, and for other purposes, are formed with bulges or pockets d, at the bottom and sides, to facilitate expansion and contraction due to changes of temperature, and so prevent the buckling and cracking of the plates forming the tank. The bottom pockets serve also to receive slush &c. The tank is supported by suitable girders band rollers e.
Patent GB-190306520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Water-proof and other Outer Garments.
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 6520. Anderson, J. H., and Anderson, Anderson, & Anderson. March 20. Waterproof garments ; collars; cuffs; leggings.- Waterproof and other outer garments for motor drivers, cyclists, and others are fitted with elastic collars, cuffs, and leglets or anklets of vulcanized india-rubber, to fasten closely round the neck and limbs of the wearer to exclude wet, wind, dust, and the like. The elastic parts are formed of strips, as shown at b, Fig. 1, cemented to the garment, the overlapping ends being secured by buttons and buttonholes. The bands may be unfastened and turned back when not required for protection from the weather.