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Patent GB-189908630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: MITCHELL FREDERIC VYVYAN
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 8630. Mitchell, F. V. April 25. Loom shuttles.-The bobbin is held upon its peg B by a projection B<2> in conjunction with a spring E, the end E<1> of which passes through the head B<1> of the peg and is acted upon by the locking-spring D. When the peg is.lifted, the part E<1> is free to pass through the aperture, and the spring E closes against the peg, allowing the bobbin to be easily removed and another put in its place.
Patent GB-189915028-A (GB)
Title: Cork Cutting Machine.
Inventor: HAAG FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,028. Haag, F. July 21. Cork, cutting.-The cork l is placed on the table p, and the corks m are cut from it by the rotating hollow tool k, which is carried by the hollow spindle c driven by the pulley d. The spindle is depressed, during the cutting operacion, by the hand or treadle actuated lever e, and when released is raised b y a counterweight. The corks m pass up through the spindle c, and are delivered at the top on to the inclined plane n.
Patent GB-189923283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,283. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Thomson, E.]. Nov. 22. Distributing ; cut-outs.-Relates to arrangements for cutting out a transformer or other translating- device in which the insulation is imperfect. A magnetic cut-out controlled by a leakage current is arranged in the circuit. Fig. 1 shows the application to a transformer. The sheath I of the transformer H is connected to earth through the coil C of a cut-out N, and a spark-gap K may shunt the coil. Modified arrangements are described in which the coil C is connected to one of the secondary conductors, or to the neutral wire of a three-wire system, or to the containing-box of a translating-device &c.
Patent GB-189924292-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Curtains to Cornices or Curtain-rods.
Inventor: WIESNER PAUL
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 24,292. Wiesner, P. Dec. 6. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-To the inside of the cornice &c. is fixed a metal strip b having attached or stamped-up hooks e or f on which to hang the curtain.
Patent GB-190003916-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Carburetting Air, more Particularly Applicable for Supplying the Motor Engines of Motor Cars.
Inventor: BOUCHARD-PRACEIQ EDOUARD
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 3916. Bouchaud-Praceiq, E., and Reed, Sir E. J. Feb. 28. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Apparatus for carburetting air, more particularly applicable for supplying the motor engines of motor cars, is formed of a closed casing a filled with porous materials which are saturated with large quantities of a volatile hydrocarbon. There are two perforated wire-gauze tubes, one b at the upper part for admitting air, and the other c at the lower part for withdrawing carburetted air. They pass to a three-way valve e having a handle and index g, whereby any desired amount of fresh air may pass direct from the tube b and mix with the carburetted air passing through the valve to the outlet f. A similar arrangement of valve and tubes may be placed at the opposite end of the receptacle, so that the direction of the gases may be reversed. In a modification, Fig. 5, the air and gas tubes are led to the centre above the carburetter, where there is a double valve having two handles and plugs and suitable passages and ports. By turning the handle the direction of the gases is reversed, and by turning the handle k the carburetted air is mixed with any desired amount of fresh air. The fresh air enters at a port v, and the carburetted air leaves by a port z.
Patent GB-190006254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Aluminous Compounds.
Inventor: SPENCE FRANCIS MUDIE
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 6254. Spence, F. M., Spence, D. D., [trading as Spence & Sons, P.], and Spence, H. April 3. Aluminium sulphate is purified by cooling a solution thereof, concentrated to about 1.39 sp. gr., by forcing through it a current of compressed air. The crystals are afterwards separated in a centrifugal machine from the mother liquor.
Patent GB-190012335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: SLOCUM FRANK LEROY
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 12,335. Slocum, F. L. July 7. Drawings to Specification. Carbonic acid.-In a process for obtaining water gas, the air blast for the heating-up process is so arranged that it passes through a wide shallow body of ignited fuel, whereby a maximum of carbonic acid is obtained, which is withdrawn from the furnace below the part containing the fresh fuel.
Patent GB-190015961-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Couplers and Buffers for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLISON JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 15,961. Willison, J. Sept. 7. Buffers; c o u pl i n g s, automatic and non-automatic; draw - gear. - An automatic or other coupler bead b is acted upon by springs c and g so as to act also as a central buffer. The bar a carrying the draw-hook e is acted on by a helical spring f on the draw-bar r or the blade spring g. The side buffers h have independent springs, or are connected to the ends of the blade spring. A pair of bent levers k, pivoted on fulcrums i fixed to the underframe of the vehicle, bear against lateral shoulders l, on the yoke connecting the draw bar to its spring, and a follower plate m. The springs c are situated between the plate m and a fixed plate d. The coupler has two lateral arms connected by springs to fixed points on the framing, so as to return the coupler after being strained to one side.
Patent GB-190101776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators or Apparatus for Hatching Eggs by Artificial Heat.
Inventor: GREGORY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 1776. Gregory, C. Jan. 25. Actuating valves and cocks in an incubator heated by a hot-water tank. The water tank e is formed so that one end e<2> projects outside the casing a of the incubator and is directly heated by an oil lamp b or by a gas burner. The temperature is regulated by adjusting the flame of the burner. In the case of a gas burner, the lever i, Fig. 6, operated by a rod from a thermostat h, carries a plug m and an oil seal q. The plug m acts against a seating n arranged between the gas supply and delivery pipes o', p. Additional means are described for lowering or extinguishing the flame when the egg drawer c is removed. A bell crank lever s<3>, s<4> is pivoted in the casing a. The arm s<3> acts upon the underside of the lever i to lower the flame. The arm S<4> is acted upon by a spring to raise the arm s<3> when the drawer c is removed. The drawer, when in its normal closed position, bears against the arm s<4>, compressing the spring and holding the arm s<3> out of engagement with the lever i.
Patent GB-190102339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nitro-cellulose and similar Compounds and Process of Making the same.
Inventor: BACHRACH DAVID
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 2339. Bachrach, D. Feb. 4. Nitro-cellulose compounds. - Celluloid and like compounds are made with 30 to 60 per cent. of sulphate or phosphate of lime or other salt or substance to render them non-inflammable, or not easily inflammable. Sulphate of lime may be added as such, but preferably nitro-cellulose and camphor are mixed with lime or its carbonate, or other base, and sulpburic, phosphoric, or other acid is added.
Patent GB-190106219-A (GB)
Title: Miner's Pick-blade Carrier.
Inventor: PARKER AARON
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 6219. Parker, A. March 25. Picks, carriers for the blades of. The blades B of miners' and other picks are placed in an openended receptacle or carrier A provided with a hinged handle K, and are locked in position by a vertically-sliding bar D provided with notches E for engagement with the plate F hinged to the receptacle at G. The plate F is locked by a padlock &c, passed through holes K' in the flanges F<1>, J on the plate and receptacle respectively.
Patent GB-190111841-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Measuring and Drawing-off Liquids from Bottles and the like.
Inventor: FRANC EMIL
Filed: 1901-06-10
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 11,841. Franc, E. June 10. Measured quantities, delit,e?-ing. -Relates to apparatus for measuring and drawing-off liquids from bottles, urns,&c. The apparatus as shown n i s adapted to be fixed by a cork i &c. in the mouth of a bottle g. The two compartments a, b are separated by the inclined partition c, and communicate with each other through the port e. The compartment a communicates with the interior of the bottle through the tube f, and the compartment b is provided with a delivery spout d. Air tubes h, k are provided to control and facilitate the filling and emptying of the compartments. In use, when the bottle is tilted into a downwardly-inclined position, the compartment a is filled from the bottle, until the flow is stopped by the liquid sealing the end of the air tube h. When the bottle is returned to the upright position, the liquid in the compartment a flows into the compartment b. When the bottle is next tilted, the compartment b is emptied through the apout d, and the compartment a is simultaneously refilled from the bottle. When applied to urns &c., the delivery apparatus is revolubly mounted on a plug, having liquid and air communication with the interior of the urn &c. These communications are opened by tilting the delivery apparatus on its plug into a downwardly-inclined position, the urn &c. remaining stationary. Two delivery apparatus of different capacities may be mounted on the same urn &c.
Patent GB-190116054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flushing Cisterns
Inventor: GRUNER SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 16,054. Gruner, S. Aug. 9. Water-waste preventers, siphondischarge. A flexible siphon b with a fixed mouth c is attached to a sleeve i free to slide on a rod h, and held up normally above the water level by weighted levers d. To start a flush, the crown of the siphon is depressed below the water level by a rod f. The siphon may be fixed outside the cistern, or it may terminate in a rigid pipe free to slide in the stand-pipe. In the case of belt siphons, the standpipe may be made telescopic.
Patent GB-190118897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Black Sulphur Colouring Matter.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 18,897. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Sept. 21. Dyes, artificial. - A sulphur dye, which dyes cotton directly deep black or greenish-black shades exceedingly fast to washing, is produced by heating p - hydroxy - o - p - dinitrodiphenylamine with caustic alkali and sulphur, or sodium sulphide and sulphur, in the presence of a copper salt or finely divided metallic copper, first at about 110‹ C. and ultimately to dryness at 140‹ to 220‹ C. Examples are given in which copper sulphate and metallic copper, respectively, are used. Reference is made to the dye described in Specification No. 25,234, A.D. 1897, from which the new dye is distinguished.
Patent GB-190207457-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Card for Entering Payments of Rent and for like purposes, also Available for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: BURNARD DANIEL
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 7457. Burnard, D. March 27. Date indicators.-A tabular cardboard &c, dial a is provided with radial and concentric lines and divisions for entering periodical payments, such as rent and insurance, and is mounted and partly enclosed in a case or cover c provided with a pivot b, a concentric slot f, a pointer d, and a suspending-lug e. Advertisements and announcements may be placed on the spaces a', c<1>, the lugs e, and the back of the cover c.
Patent GB-190208840-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Clamp and Coupling for Armoured and Unarmoured Hose Pipes
Inventor: MACDONALD THOMAS
Filed: 1902-04-16
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 8840. Macdonald, T. April 16. Couplings, disconnectible; hose, connecting to other articles.-Relates to a combined clamp and coupling for armoured or unarmoured hose pipes, more especially applicable to armoured hose for supplying compressed air to pneumatic tools and the like. The clamp is made in halves c, d, which are bolted together, and holds the ends of the armouring- strands, and retains the coupling-nut f in position and prevents it from being blown out. The flange j of the coupling-nipple e bears against the shoulder h of the nut f. The central parts of the clamp have jaws m to grasp the flange i of the coupling- nut.
Patent GB-190216358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Processes and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GURWITSCH LEO
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,358. Gurwitsch, L. July 23. Drawings to Specification. Chlorine is obtained in the electrolysis of solutions of alkaline chlorides, using special cathodes formed by pouring thin streams of mercury, containing some alkali metal, down the surfaces of vertical or inclined iron sheets, which have been covered with horizontal grooves. The sheets may be made bipolar, a number being used in series in one cell ; one surface of each sheet is grooved to carry the mercury, and the other surface is covered with a carbon or lead plate, or coated with manganese dioxide by electrolysis, if necessary, to act as an anode. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of coatings of " ferrosilicate " or carborundum for the same purpose. The end plates of the series are connected to the electric generator. The apparatus has a close cover and tubes to carry away chlorine. The apparatus is applicable to solutions such as saccharine juices, molasses, and residual liquids from breweries, distilleries and wool-washing. The Provisional Specification describes cathodes of iron gauze, the apertures in which are filled with mercury containing potassium, sodium, or zinc. Such cathodes can be used as partitions between the electrolyte and a quantity of water, which combines with the alkali metal.
Patent GB-190216995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Forage Caps
Inventor: STONE PHILIP
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 16,995. Stone, P. July 31. Caps.-Relates to forage caps of the kind which comprises a band a provided with a peak b and surmounted by an upper part c of soft flexible material. The invention consists in providing one or more coiled springs d to retain the part c in its correct position.
Patent GB-190217464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: SLACK JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1902-08-08
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 17,464. Slack, J. E., and Hutchinson, H. Aug. 8. Steam traps.-The steam trap comprises a bow. shaped tube a of low expansion, a curved rod, tube, or plate b of higher expansion fixed rigidly at the ends by the caps c and nuts d to the tube a, and a discharge valve h attached to the rod b by a screwed spindle i. The outlet f is below the inlet e. The valve stem being extended and the part k without the trap, the valve may be adjusted from the outside of the trap. Plugs l provide steam-tight joints at the ends of the tube a. The trap may be used with the inlet and outlet ends reversed.
Patent GB-190219114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Box Doors for Boilers and other Purposes.
Inventor: BRAIME THOMAS FLETCHER
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,114. Braime, T. F., and Braime, J. H. Sept. 1. Smoke-boxes; manhole door8.-A door primarily intended for boiler smoke-boxes, but applicable also for other purposes, is formed of a dished plate A, Fig. 5, of sheet metal, strengthened round the edge by a ring D, which is held in place by the turned-down flange C. Where a baffle or shield 2 is fitted on the inner side of the door, as in Fig. 6, it is held in place in a similar manner to the ring D. In some cases, a ring may be inserted in addition to the flange on the baffle. Perforations are made in the plate A to admit air for keeping the door cool. If desired, the flanges and rings may be united by cement or by welding, brazing, &c.
Patent GB-190221043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Targets
Inventor: SCULLY THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 21,043. Scully, T. Sept. 27. Targets.-Pictures or diagrams of horses, men, guns, &c. are printed or drawn to scale on paper or the like, and are used as targets on miniature ranges. Two or more diagrams with their respective scales may be printed on the same sheet.
Patent GB-190300884-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Travelling Trunk and Chest of Drawers or Wardrobe.
Inventor: BARUCH NATHAN
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 884. Baruch, N. Jan. 13. Trunks.-A combined travelling trunk and chest of drawers, convertible into a wardrobe, consists of the box 1 and lid 2 provided, respectively, with bevels 3, 4. The lid is supported in the upright position by brace members 5, 6. The chest of drawers is pivoted to the box 1 by means of side-plates 18, in such a manner that when shut down, as shown in Fig. 3, the movable tray 12 is able to slide between the drawers and the front of the trunk. Bolts 21, sliding in brackets mounted on the rear or bottom wall of the trunk, engage the side walls and support the chest of drawers in the upright position, as shown in Fig. 1. The lid 14 of the tray 12 may be provided with a mirror. The hat-box 16 is supported in the lid 2 on pivots 15. The space beneath the hat-box, as shown in Fig. 1, may be used as a wardrobe.
Patent GB-190302774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ratchet-operated Electric Switches.
Inventor: KINGSLAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 2774. Kingsland, W. Feb. 5. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to ratchet-operated rotary electric switches, to which uniform step-by-step motions are given for alternatively making or breaking an electric circuit, for inserting and cutting-out resistances &c., and which are useful for electric traction, in which case they may be bolted to one of the track rails. A casing is made in two parts 3, 4, bolted together and provided with a screwed cup-shaped bearing 5 at one end and a cylindrical part projecting inwardly from the part 4 at the other, to serve as bearings for a spindle. The end of the spindle is covered with a cap 6, and the casing is thus watertight. The spindle is partially rotated in either direction by an arm 2, which may be operated by hand, or by a tappet or the like. Whichever way it is turned, the switch is operated always in the same direction. Fixed upon a squared portion of the shaft is a ratchet-wheel 7, called the " spindle " wheel," which is supported against end thrust by ball bearings 8, and the teeth of which have a screw-shaped surface. This wheel gears with the similarly-shaped teeth on an intermediate wheel 9 loosely mounted upon the shaft, and provided on its other side with similarly shaped teeth sloping in the opposite direction, and gearing with teeth on the end of a cylindrical part 10, called the " motor screw," also loosely mounted upon the spindle. This screw has projections 11 which enter longitudinal slots 12 in the sleeve 5, whereby it is prevented from rotating, but allowed to traverse forwards along the spindle when the arm 2 is moved, and backwards by means of a spring 13. The motor screw enters a pawl-carrying ring 18, supported by two rows of ball bearings, and having on its inner periphery partial screw-threads 20, which engage with the grooves of the screwthreads upon the motor screw 10, so that, as the latter is advanced or withdrawn, the ring 18 is partially rotated in opposite directions. The ring carries a number of plunger pawls 21 having springs 22. These pawls engage with the face teeth of the ratchet-wheel 17, which is to receive the step-by-step rotative motion in one direction only. The ratchet-wheel is mounted upon a sleeve 15, of polygonal shape externally, which also carries the movable portion of the switch 14, and is carried upon the inner extension 16 of the casing 4. To prevent the ratchet-wheel from moving backwards, it is provided with peripheral ratchet teeth 28 engaged by a spring-actuated detent pawl 29 carried in a stationary bearing 30. To prevent the ratchet-wheel and the switch being carried too far at each movement, projections 31 on the motor screw lock with projections 32 on the face of the ratchet-wheel at or towards the terminationof the advance movement of the motor screw. A modified arrangement on the ring 18 is also illustrated, in which the plunger pawls act upon a ratchet-ring driven by the ring 18. The ratchet-ring drives the ratchet-wheel 17.
Patent GB-190306464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Cycle-tracks
Inventor: DAVIES THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 6464. Davies, T. March 20. Tracks for sporting purposes.-A cycle track in the form of an inverted conical ring made of slats B, braced together by hoops F, is provided with brackets having bosses C arranged to slide up and down vertical pillars D standing on the ground and held in position by an open frame at the top. The track can be raised while a cyclist is riding round it, by chains passing over fixed pulleys E, E<1> and connected to a windlass.
Patent GB-190307491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tires
Inventor: MAGNUS PHILIP
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 7491. Magnus, P. March 31. Drawings to Specification. Waterproofing; waterproofing-compositions.-Relates to leather covers for pneumatic tyres. The leather, prior to use, is dried and then immersed for thirty minutes in a bath consisting of 85 parts of benzine, 10 of benzene, 3 of naphtha, and 5 of kerosene. After removal from the bath, the leather is brushed with steel bristles and again immersed, again brushed, and, after a third immersion and brushing, is hung to dry. The leather is then rendered waterproof by immersion in baths consisting of approximately 20 parts of Para rubber, 80 of benzine, 10 of benzene, and 2 of naphtha, and is well brushed after each immersion. After being again hung to dry, a mixture consisting of 75 parts of benzine, 20 of benzene, 1 of naphtha, and 5 of kerosene is finally worked in with a brush.
Patent GB-190308584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Signalling Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: OESTERREICHER ALFRED
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 8584. Oesterreicher, A., and Nemelka, L. April 15. Contacts, electric.-Relates to track switches for making or breaking contacts for signalling purposes. A rail 1, on the inside of the track rail 25, is supported at its ends on brackets 5 clamped to the track rail, and is held against the track rail by springs 8. At its centre, the rail 1 is connected to a bar 9, which passes through a stuffing-box 20 into a box formed by a plate 12 and cover 17. The cables are connected to contact-plates 23 on the insulating-slab 22, and the bridge-contact 24, carried by the bar 9, slides over them.
Patent GB-190312270-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Connecting Link for Chains and Chain Cables.
Inventor: HILL JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 12,270. Hill, J. W. May 29. Coupling-links; shackles.-The link is made in halves A', A', Figs. 3 and 4, which have abutting heads a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4>. The halves are held together by a box-like part consisting of the halves B<1>, B<2>, suitably recessed to fit the heads a', a<2>, a<3>, a<4> and the reduced sides l of the link halves. The parts B', B<2> are secured by the screw D or by a stud rivet or the like. The head d' of the screw fits into the recess n on the part B<2>. The lead washer o placed on the square part d<2> of the screw engages channels p in the sides of the hole f<1> in the part B' to lock the screw. The screw may be locked by other means. For small links, the pin q, Fig. 1, is preferably stamped in one piece with the part B<2> and is riveted on the outside of the part B<1>. The parts A<1>, A<2>, B', B<2> are preferably made as steel stampings.