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Patent GB-190009631-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Detective Lock or Seal for Gas and Electric Meters, Electrical Demand Indicators and Fuse Boxes, or for any other Uses or Purposes to which same may be applicable.
Inventor: BASTIAN CHARLES ORME
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 9631. Bastian, C. O. May 25. Meters.-Relates to seal locks or fastenings for gas meters &c. The parts A, B of a casing are hinged together at Z, the outer part A being formed with a slot a terminating at one end in an enlargement a', and at the other end in a cut-away portion a<2>. The slot registers with a groove b in the face of the part B, and wires or bars B<2> and A<2> are arranged at the ends of the parts A, B so that, upon the insertion of a locking-pin X, the parts are held together. This pin is formed of spring wire bent over at X<1>, or otherwise suitably arranged, so that it may be sprung into the groove b and pushed into the enlargement a', but cannot be withdrawn without turning it so that it may travel in the slot a. A suitably-marked seal of paper, sheet lead, tinfoil, &c. is inserted between the parts A and B, so that, upon the withdrawal of the pin X, the seal is broken. In order to attach the fastening, a flexible wire &c. W may be threaded through the part A to engage recesses in the part B. This wire &c. is tied and the knot located within the casing before the pin is inserted. The pin X may be formed with a head and passed through eyes formed in lugs &c. attached to the parts of the casing. The hinged parts may be formed with a hasp, or a curved rod or wire attached to one part may engage a curved tube attached to the other part, and the locking-pin employed to secure the parts together. Instead of hinging the parts together, the connection may be formed by a bayonet-joint, or a hinge may be made with separate parts, or the parts may be slid or otherwise brought into position and secured by the locking-pin.
Patent GB-190011587-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Material suitable for use in the Manufacture of Travelling Boxes, Trunks and the like and for other purposes.
Inventor: WHITE EDWARD PAYSON
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 11,587. White, E. P. June 26. Paper boards.-A new material suitable for use in the manufacture of travelling boxes, trunks, &c. is made by clamping between two layers of leather board B, or of the compressed pulp board known commercially as "fibre," a composition A made by mixing ground cork with a suitable cement. Glue or other suitable cement may be placed between the central and outer layers, and the central layer may be perforated to reduce its weight. The rivets C also serves to prevent abrasion of the material.
Patent GB-190016408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrodes of Electro-chemical Accumulators.
Inventor: POPPENBURG JOHANNES VON DER
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 16,408. Der Poppenburg, J. von. Sept. 14. Secondary batteries. -A plate or electrode is made, as shown in elevation in Fig. 1 and in horizontal section in Fig. 3, of a vulcanite frame a, provided with grooves in which are fitted horizontal vulcanite pieces b, which are wider than the frame a. In the strips b are a number of holes through which are passed vertical vulcanite rods f, and a number of slots in which lie the upright bars of a conducting- grid d. On the inner side of the rods f lie finely-perforated vulcanite strips e, the inner sides of which are covered with strips of felt h. The active material is packed in and around the grid d.
Patent GB-190017642-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Instrument for Measuring Direct or Alternating Electric Currents and Potential Differences.
Inventor: DUDDELL WILLIAM DU BOIS
Filed: 1900-10-04
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,642. Duddell, W. du B. Oct. 4. Drawings to Specification. Current meters.-A continuous or alternating current is passed through a stationary non-inductive resistance, situated near the movable thermo-couple of a radio-micrometer, the deflection of which is a measure of the heat developed in the resistance, and of the current. The radio-micrometer is preferably of the form described by C. V. Boys in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, vol. 180, but the copper heat-receiving plate may be omitted, and the suspension and indicator may be varied. The heating-resistance may be a simple loop of wire ; it may be shunted for use with large currents, or made of high resistance, or used with a series resistance, for measuring electric pressures.
Patent GB-190104245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Adjusting the Ring Rails of Ring Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 4245. Brooks & Doxey, and Cook, W. H. Feb. 27. Ring and traveller frames.-The lifting- poker A is provided with a foot B, the position of which is adjusted by means of a headless screw C, screwed into the bottom of the foot, on the end of which the poker rests. The screw C may be locked in the adjusted position by a pinching-screw or pin inserted from one side, or by a second screw behind it. The screw C has preferably a central angular socket, whereby it may be turned by means of a suitable key, the locking-screw having a central aperture large enough to admit the key.
Patent GB-190104919-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Meat Basting Appliances.
Inventor: PARNELL ANNIE
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4919. Parnell, A. March 8. Basting-appliances.-Fat or other basting-substance for meats is placed in a flat or corrugated pan or trough having a finely-perforated bottom and one or more adjustable or other feet.
Patent GB-190106047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Cutting Sheets of Material into Strips.
Inventor: BLACKINTON HENRY BAKER
Filed: 1901-03-22
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 6047. Blackinton, H. B. March 22. Clutches.-In a machine for cutting sheet material into strips, two shafts d are driven by hand through friction clutches. Each band drives a loose pulley m, Fig. 5, against which are pressed the extremities of fingers z carried by spiders y, of which one is fixed to the shaft and the other is connected with it by a pin- and-slot arrangement so that it may be pressed inwards by an adjustable spring l.
Patent GB-190108975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Planting Potatoes and Seeds.
Inventor: JERVIS CARNEGIE PARKER
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 8975. St. Vincent, Carnegie Parker Jervis, Viscount, Jervis, C. L., and Jervis, R. C. May 1. Potato planters; seeds, sowing.-Relates to an implement for planting potatoes or seeds at regular intervals. The Figure shows the implement employed for hand sowing. Two or more tubes a are hinged together at the top at b, and are adjustably fixed together near their lower ends by slotted links c. An adjustable gauge f ensures proper spacing of the potatoes. The tubes a may be made telescopic, if desired. The Specification indicates a modification of the invention adapted for use with horse or other motive power.
Patent GB-190109704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Reeds Used in connection with Textile Processes.
Inventor: MILN ALEXANDER MAXWELL
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9704. Miln, A. M. May 10. Loom reeds; yarns, warping &c. -The dents 10 of reeds employed in connection with textile processes are set between strips 11 of wood, or tubes of metal, or other suitable material, and are bound together by means of wire 13. The extremities of the dents, and the adjacent parts of the wire, are soldered d together. Rectangular strips of metal 15 may be used for strengthening the wooden strips 11.
Patent GB-190114203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BROWN EDWARD
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,203. Brown, E., Clegg, W., and Brook, A. July 12. Brakes, hand. Relates to improvements in the either-side brake apparatus described in Specifications No. 23,923, A.D. 1897, and No. 20,185, A.D. 1899. To the cross-shaft A is secured a lever E having a lug F which engages the recess D in the loose ratchet lever C, connected by the levers shown to the push-rods P<1>. The brakes are applied by depressing either the handle B or a handle diagonally opposite, and are retained by the " multiple" pawl P. On lifting the handles, the arm H on the lever E trips the pawl P, allowing the brakes to be taken off.
Patent GB-190115646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: DUFF EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,646. Duff, E. J. Aug. 2. Gas-producers.-The body is mounted to rotate, being provided with wheels B' running on a circular track D ; it is formed with a depending portion B dipping into a water seal. The lining A' is of polygonal or corrugated contour in plan. The lined cover G carries the charging-hopper K and gas-outlet pipe L, and is provided with a water seal J. Air is delivered through a rising pipe N surmounted by an air-distributer P, which consists of a number of superposed rings of conical form, the spaces between them being provided with curved ribs Q, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190117274-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Railway Vehicles and the like
Inventor: WUTHE AUGUST
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 17,274. Wuthe, A. Aug. 28. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-Fig. 3 shows a partial plan of a double coupling. The coupling-hooks I, carried by the sliding bar 3, have open tops forming recesses 13, which have end rollers 14. Blocks 4, hinged together as shown, are attached to the outer chains 7 mounted on toothed wheels 5 on the cross-shaft 6 and on pinions 15, carried by the brackets 17 attached to sliding plates 18. Three plates 10 are attached to the centre and outer chains 7, and are separated by springs 27 fitted with guide-pins. The guided slide 2 is controlled by chains 32. When two vehicles come together, the projections 9 on the hooks 1 strike the plates 10, and automatically lower the blocks 4 to occupy the recesses 13 and couple the vehicles. At the same time, the plates 10 strike the sliding spring brackets 11 and force them backwards, and they are retained by ratchet rods 50, which engage the fixed plate 11<a>. The rotation of the wheels 5 causes the chains 21 to rotate the shaft 19 and stretch the springs 22, a ratchet device preventing backward motion. The brackets 11 are released by lifting the hinged rods 50, and the blocks 4 are lifted automatically by releasing the pawl 25. Fig. 1 shows the non- automatic arrangement, in which the blocks 4 attached to the chain 21 are raised or lowered by rotating the handle 36 on the shaft 19.
Patent GB-190117554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brick or like Presses.
Inventor: WALKER ALFRED
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,554. Walker, A. Sept. 2. Moulding bricks.-The frog or indent in a brick is produced by a panel or block A adjustable within the upper plunger or press-head D by screws E. Any variation in the size of wire-cut bricks can thus be compensated for without altering the external dimensions of the pressed bricks. Collars E' of the screws may fit in recesses in the head or panel. The panel may be formed with threaded bosses to receive the screws, or it may be carried by a vertical slide adjustable by a screw or the like.
Patent GB-190119855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Coin Freed Mechanism.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,855. Glover, R. T., and Glover, J. G. Oct. 4. Gas meters ; electricity, supplying, in general.- Relates to coin-freed mechanism specially applicable to the gas meters described in Specifications Nos. 22,830 and 25,272, A.D. 1891, and also applicable to apparatus for supplying electricity and substances other than gas. The worm N, for operating the link Q to close the gas-supply valve or open the electric switch, is actuated through toothed wheels M, K, J, I, the wheel I being carried by the same spindle as the ratchet-wheel G. This wheel is operate by a pawl F pivoted to a lever D engaging a slotted plate or a slot C in an arm A of the bellows actuated rod B. A weighted pawl prevents backward motion of the ratchetwheel.
Patent GB-190200246-A (GB)
Title: Improved Dust Intercepter for Water Gas Generators.
Inventor: CUTLER SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 246. Cutler, S. Jan. 3. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Relates to apparatus for separating dust out of the furnace gases evolved during the blowing-up period in water-gas generators. The gas enters from the top of the superheater chimney a into a circular casing b, having cylindrical baffles e, f, a conical plate h, a conical baffle g forming also a hopper, a circular tube j having radial perforated arms k, a cowl n, and an outlet l for the separated dust. The gas, in consequence of the plates e, g, deposits dust, which falls on the plate h and thence on the bottom of the casing, from which it is driven, by air under pressure entering through the arms k, to the outlet l. Higher up, more dust separates in consequence of the baffle f and cowl n, and is directed by the hopper g to the same outlet. The purified gases are allowed to escape to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190200913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks.
Inventor: LOVELL ALBERT KINGMAN
Filed: 1902-01-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 913. Lovell, A. K. Jan. 13. Hooks.-The hook for bridles &c. consists of two members held loosely together by a sleeve 2 or ring &c. Each member consists of a stem 1, 1<a> with a curved part 5, 5<a> and an eye 3, 3<a> for a link 4. The curved part is bent to form the hooked part 7, 8, or 7<a>, 8<a>, 9<a>. Figs. 1 and 2 show the hook closed and holding the ring 10. To open the hook, the link 4 is turned down into the position shown in Fig. 4, the ring 10 is pushed to the right, and the curved parts 5, 5<a> are turned until they abut against one another. The parts then occupy the position shown in Fig. 4, and the hook is open.
Patent GB-190202247-A (GB)
Title: Rapid Tanning Process.
Inventor: PARGA RAFAEL
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 2247. Parga, R., [Castro, O. F. de]. Jan. 28. Drawings to Specification. Soaps.-In a process of quick tanning, the hides are treated first with ammonia, which serves for dehairing purposes as well as to facilitate tanning. An ammonia soap floats on the liquor drawn off after the first stage in the process, and can be separated therefrom.
Patent GB-190204925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stamp Mills
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 4925. Haddan, H. J., [McKinney, W. S.]. Feb. 26. Steam hammers.-In a steam stamp for ores, the steam is distributed to both ends of the cylinder E by a piston valve fitted in a horizontal cylinder e<1>. The valve-stem is coupled to a lever on the upper end of the shaft L, which is rocked by a tappet 16 on the stamp-stem acting in conjunction with cams on the shaft. The lower cam slides on a feather, and is adjustable vertically to vary the nature of the blow by means of a hand-lever M provided with a clamp, by means of which it may be locked in any desired position on a quadrant plate.
Patent GB-190207858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Vacuum Discharge Tubes.
Inventor: KROUCHKOLL MICHEL
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 7858. Krouchkoll, M. April 3. R÷ntgen ray and like apparatus.-Capillary tubes, threads, or minute fragments, of glass or other substance, are placed in R÷ntgen-ray or other vacuum tubes, to regulate the amount of residual gas, automatically or by being heated. The threads &c. may be placed in lateral tubes r. A cathode b, anti-cathode d, and anode e are provided, the latter two bemg normally connected together ; by using the electrodes e, d as cathode and anode respectively, the vacuum may be reduced. The anti-cathode d may be flat.
Patent GB-190208798-A (GB)
Title: Ball and Socket Joint for Dolls and the like.
Inventor: ECKERT HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 8798. Eckert, H. April 15. Dolls. - Relates to ball-and-socket joints for dolls such as are described in Specification No. 23,650, A.D. 1901. In the joint shown in Fig. 1, the ball b has a rubber &c. covering c<1>, and one or more projections z, which economize elastic material of the covering or intermediate socket c<1> and ensure the proper movement of the ball and its covering in the socket part d. The covering c<1> may be perforated to economize material further, and may be provided with a neck h firmly attached by wire to the part a attached to the ball. In the joints shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the intermediate socket c<1> is replaced by a block p and ring r of rubber, cork, &c. The block and ring may be firmly fixed in the socket part d or on the ball b.
Patent GB-190210947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bearings for Shafting
Inventor: BRINLEY CHARLES A
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 10,947. Brinley, C. A. May 13. Hangers; supporting or mounting bearings.-A hanger frame is made up of four bars A of angle-iron, each of which comprises a foot piece A', an inclined body portion, and a vertical lower portion D. At the bend between the part A<1> and the body, a piece is notched out and the edges butted, the joint being strengthened by braces B'. The parts A' oE the bars are connected together by plates B, C riveted in place. The lower ends D are connected together in pairs by braces H, the arms so formed being connected by braces E, F, each of which is made up of two U-shaped pieces riveted together, the ends being bolted to the flanges on the parts D. The braces are arranged to form a cage for the journal box J, which carries ,the shaft G. Supporting and adjusting screws e,f, h pass through the braces, and take against the journal box. The screws e, f serve to keep the parts of the box together. In a modification, the foot portions of the bars are dispensed with, and the bars are riveted to angle-irons curved to meet at the centre, where they are riveted together. The lower braces are secured to bars, which are riveted or bolted to the vertical portions of the bars A so as to be readily detachable.
Patent GB-190214523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Ignition Devices for Motor Cycles and other Services.
Inventor: MAXFIELD ALFRED PERICLES
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 14,523. Maxfield, A. P., and Garrard, C. R. June 30. Switches particularly applicable to motors for velocipedes and other road vehicles. A spring plunger H is lifted by a cam J against another spring rod D, electrically connected to one of the leads, and suddenly released. The parts C, A carrying the rods are separated by an insulating- sleeve B of vulcanized fibre with a sight-hole b. The part A is secured to a base N adjustable about the fixed disc O, against which it is held by springs on studs Q projecting through slots n in it.
Patent GB-190225821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of New Sensitive Photographic Emulsions.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 25,821. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Nov. 24. Printing-paper; sensitized plates and films.-A sensitive emulsion for coating plates, films, paper, &c. for photographic purposes, is prepared by adding magnesium and nickel chlorides dissolved in water and alcohol to 2 per cent. alcoholic solution of an acetylized derivative of cellulose, such as is described in Specification No. 21,628, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Acids and salts, Organic &c.]. After stirring for some time, solutions of silver nitrate and citric acid in water and alcohol are added. The emulsion may afterwards be strained.
Patent GB-190228805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 28,805. Halsey Electric Generator Co., [Halsey Electric Generator Co.]. Dec. 30. Primary batteries.-Fig. 1 shows a horizontal section through two cells of a battery, and Fig. 10 shows a vertical section through the connection to the rotating electrode. Each battery consists of an open receptacle 2 containing a depolarizing- solution and an exciting-solution, and a movable electrode 3 by the motion of which the two liquids are mixed together. The movable electrode is driven by gearing 18, 19, or teeth may be formed on the electrode itself, but, if the electrode be made of carbon, the teeth are preferably covered with a strip of lead or other non-corrosive material. The connection to the rotatable electrode 3 is made by a receptacle 9, Fig. 10, containing mercury 14, into which a flange 13 or other part connected with the electrode 3 dips. A wire 16 passing through a protective covering 15 also makes contact with the mercury. The depolarizing and exciting solutions are contained in receptacles 25, 28, from which they are displaced by the splashing of the exciting- liquid caused by the rotation of the electrode. The depolarizing-agent may be in solid form and be held against the surface of the rotating electrode.
Patent GB-190307584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Moulding Butter and the like.
Inventor: LUETZE ALFRED
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 7584. L³tze, A. April 1. Moulding butter &c.-The butter &c, is forced through a passage 7 into a chamber 24 by a rotary blade 14 and roller 17 within an open trough 6, and is pressed through a die 46 into moulds 47 by a hollow piston 25, which is fitted with a movable core or stamp 26, and formed with an aperture 48 to allow surplus material to pass back to the trough. The stamp 26 is pressed down by a weighted lever 37 pivoted to a crosshead 30 attached to the piston-rod 27. Pawls 42 engage with ratchet-wheels on the lever spindle, and support the weight until projections 45 of the rod 27 strike bent slotted levers 44 and thus disengage the pawls. The blade 14 is mounted on a pivot 13 on a rotary plate 8 fixed to a shaft 9, and slides in a slot in the drum 17, which is pressed against an escape aperture 18 in the wall of the passage 7 by an arrangement of weighted levers 16, 21, 22. When the pressure of butter in the chamber 24 becomes excessive, the drum is forced back, and the surplus butter escapes through the aperture 18 into the back of the trough. In a modification, a pivoted flap is pressed against the drum by a a system of weighted levers, and is forced back to form an escape passage by excessive pressure of butter in the passage 7. Two lining-plates 49, 50 of the chamber 24 are adjustable by set-screws 51. The wooden moulds 47 are mounted on screwed metal sleeves 56, 62, on a table 52 rotated intermittently by a ratchet-wheel, pawl, sliding frame, and tappet disc. The weight of the mould is adjustable by the screwed sleeve 62, and the position of the lower plunger 58 is altered to regulate the feed to the mould by a supporting-disc screwed into the sleeve 62. A core rod 60 of the plunger carries a die 61 for stamping the butter, and the plunger and die rods are arranged to run on a fixed cam race, which allows the rod 60 to drop clear of the butter, and afterwards raises both rods to eject the butter from the mould. Pins 57 projecting from the table engage loosely with lugs of the sleeve 56.
Patent GB-190310146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Belts or the like.
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,146. Parkes, G. W., and Frictionless Engine Packing Co. May 5. Compound fabrics; pile fabrics.-The surface of a driving or similar belt is formed with loops or with a pile to increase the grip and to protect the parts subject to wear. The body of the belt may be formed of leather or other material, the surface being coated with a looped or pile fabric. The loops may be formed in the warp or the weft, and with a built-up textile belt one or more of the internal layers may be looped or piled. The fabric may be formed of two kinds of fibre, such as cotton and hair, one or other, for example the cotton, being used to form the loops. The whole, or part only, of the surface of a belt may be thus treated. The pile may be replaced by a nap raised in a nap-raising or similar machine.