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Patent GB-189921869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Introducing Gauze or other like Material into Cavities or Orifices of the Human Body.
Inventor: COOKE CLINTON TYNG
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 21,869. Cooke, C. T., Avery, C., and Goodnow, M. S. Nov. 1. Tampon introducers. - Au appliance for introducing gauze or other suitable material into wounds, fistulas, and o t h e r cavities, such as the uterus, consists of a tube A formed at one end with a sleeve 10 provided with handles 20, and containing loosely within it a tube B having a flange 14 which is secured against the end of the tube A by screwing a cap 11 on the sleeve 10. The gauze is inserted through a hole 12 in the cap 11, and is pressed forward by a rod 16 having a flared end 19 to engage the gauze, an operating-ring 18, and a disc 17 to limit its forward motion. The end of the tube B is formed with teeth which prevent the gauze from being withdrawn with the rod 16. The gauze may be withdrawn with the tube B when the cap 14 is removed. The tube B may be dispensed with, in which case portions of the tube A are stamped out and turned inwards to engage the gauze. The tube A may be made of flexible material.
Patent GB-189925434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Celluloid in Films, Pellicles, and other Forms.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 25,434. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Dec. 22. Coated fabrics.-In celluloid solutions for impregnating cloth, camphor is partially or entirely replaced by aromatic sulphonic acid derivatives from chlorides, esters, or amides, such as those obtained from bye-products in the manufacture of saccharin. One constituent of the sulphonic compound is an aromatic radicle or substitution product, and the other constituent either an aliphatic or aromatic ether residue, such as an oxyalkyl or alcohol residue, or an oxyalphyl or phenol residue, or, a NH2 group in which one or both hydrogen atoms may be replaced. Among compounds mentioned are ethyl-, glyceryl-, phenyl-, and cresyl-paratoluene sulphonates, and paratoluenesulphethylanilide. Mixtures of such compounds may be used, especially where one of them alone, such as a non-substituted alphylsulphamide, cannot readily be worked with nitro-cellulose. The materials are used with acetone or other ordinary solvents. The Provisional Specification states that carboxylic acid amides, such as acetanilide and acettoluidide, are useless for the purpose.
Patent GB-190001937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Overhead Collectors for Electrically Propelled Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 1937. Urquhart, R. J., and Goodwin, H. Jan. 31. Electric railways with overhead conductors. Collectors. - The trolley wheel a runs on an axis a<1> in the curved guard cradle b, which is mounted on trunnions b<2> in the frame c<1>, c'. Springs d on the cradle bear on the frame to keep the wheel vertical, and preferably the trunnions b<2> are above the axis a'. The frame or fork c<2> swivels in the bearing e placed forward of the axis a'. The bearing e is attached to the socket f on the end of the pole by a knuckle joint or by the bolt n passing through the lugs e<1>, f<1>, of which one is slotted with a curved slot struck from about the centre g, so that the bearing for the fork may be adjusted so as to be vertical.
Patent GB-190002465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Yarns, Clothes, and Vegetables or other Substances.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 2465. Davidson, S. C. Feb. 7. Drying yarn, fabrics, tea, &c. -An apparatus for drying yarn, applicable for drying cloth, clothes, or other fabrics, or tea, coffee, grain, cinchona bark, coco-nuts, potatoes, fruit, or other vegetable substances, is shown in Fig. 1. Suitablyheated air is forced by a fan through a channel C, the top of which is perforated so that the heated air can pass upwards through the yarn, which is suspended over the channel. A framework H is placed over the channel, and supports transverse rods F on which the yarn is hung, and it also carries curtains J at the ends and sides. In a modification, a drying- chamber is formed over the channel, and the used air is drawn from the top of the chamber through a passage and passed through the heating- apparatus. Inclined baffles are placed at the top of the chamber to divert the air to the central part of the chamber, where the material usually dries most slowly. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the channel C has a series of air-heating pipes A. A modification adapted for drying tea and similar materials has a series of drums carrying endless bands on which trays, containing the material, are placed.
Patent GB-190006839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treating of Textile Fabrics or Materials for the Purpose of Filling or Weighting same.
Inventor: BROTHERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6839. Brothers, W. April 11. Size.-Cloth or yarn is filled, weighted, or loaded by depositing barium sulphate in the fibres.
Patent GB-190007602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or on connection with Motor or Street Cars.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 7602. Anderson, J. C. April 24. Disc-wheels; segmental wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, pneumatic &c. ; t y r e s, non-elastic.-Relates to motor or street cars having the driving-wheels disposed centrally on each side of the car and steering - wheels pivoted at the front and back in the longitudinal centre of the car, the wheels being provided with sectional peripheries or feet adapted to rotate independently upon radial axes, whereby the changes in direction of travel may be made without undue wear. A single truck and driving- wheel is shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 11 shows one of the peripheral feet with its ball-and-socket connection with the ankle of the radially-secured leg. The tread surfaces T of the feat are of asphaltum compounded with sand, corundum, or equivalent material. The wheels may be such as are described in Specification No. 6765, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190017220-A (GB)
Title: A Mouth-opening Instrument, for Surgical or other Purposes.
Inventor: ESSELBACH THEODOR FRIEDRICH HE
Filed: 1900-09-28
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 17,220. Esselbach, T. F. H. Sept. 28. Gagging - appliances.-A mouthopener for surgical and other purposes consists of t w o arms a b and c d pivoted together at e and pressed apart by the arm s actuated by the spring v. The instrument is maintained in the open position b the engagement of the pins u with the teeth o. The ends of the arms are connected b y a spring n. The mouth - pieces are secured in the eyes f.
Patent GB-190023007-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Potters' Slip Sifters and Method of Working same.
Inventor: KINSEY JAMES
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 23,007. Kinsey, J., and Barker, E. Dec. 17. Sifting pottery materials.-Relates to the construction of potters' slip-sifters. Transverse shafts c, supported in bearings d, are oscillated by means of the cranks e, coupling-rods f, and connecting- rod m. To each shaft c is secured a metal ring c<2>, Figs. 4 and 5, from which extend upwardly three or more uprights c<3>, of which the front one is removable to allow the lawn or sieve a to be placed in position. The sieves are carried loosely so as to knock against the uprights while oscillating. The slip passes from each enclosing-box b through apertures to the sieve beneath, and is discharged by troughs to suitable receptacles. The handle j actuates a belt shifter.
Patent GB-190101214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching Scythes to their Hafts.
Inventor: KALB JOHANN
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1214. K.alb, J. Jan. 18. Scythes. - Relates to means for securing scythe blades to their handles. The blade is formed with a tang b having a pin to engage a hole in the handle c. A ring f is slipped over the tang b and handle c, and a wedge g, working in a dovetail bed formed in the ring f, locks the parts together.
Patent GB-190101924-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Calendering Rollers.
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1924. Abel, C. D., [Kleinewefers S÷hne Maschinenfabrik, J.]. Jan 28. Rollers or cylinders for calendering are built up of a series of thin discs of paper, silk tissue, cotton fabric, &c. com - pressed together upon the iron mandrel a. Or discs of paper &c. are arranged with layers of loose threads of another material, such as cotton, silk, or jute, between them.
Patent GB-190102018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mechanism of Thread-winding or Spooling Machines, for the purpose of Automatically Stopping the same, when a Thread Breaks
Inventor: MULLERS CONRAD
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 2018. M³llers, C. Jan. 29. Winding-machines; stop-motions.-The winding- drum a is carried by a system of levers i, h, c, d, and, when winding is taking place, is raised and pressed against the spool s by reason of the free end of the lever d being supported by the upwardly - projecting portion e of the pivoted detector box. When a thread breaks, the detector box is partially rotated, so as to release the lever d, when the winding-drum a falls away from the spool on to the brake shoe b, simultaneously slackening the driving-band r.
Patent GB-190104108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella and Parasol Handles.
Inventor: FYFE PAUL PHILIA ICAVILLE
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4108. Fyfe, P. P. I. Feb. 26. Handles; mounts and the like; umbrella sticks; combined with boxes and cases, and with portmanteaus and hand, travelling, and like bags.-Means are provided for securing to the stick a disengaging handle, the handle being hollow for carrying articles, such as a fan, and also provided with a box or receptacle for a similar purpose. The hollow handle A is secured to the stick B by means of a pair of pivoted grips 13, the jaws 18 of which are pressed upon the stick by the movement of a screwed nut 11 upon the handle. The end of the handle is closed by a suitable cover, the handle being employed for carrying, say, a fan or other article. A glove or handkerchief box 25 may be secured to the handle by a pin and bracket, the latter being formed with a keyhole slot ; or, if desired, a bag of any description may be suspended from the body portion of the handle. The umbrella may be readily carried by a chain over the forearm.
Patent GB-190107125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gears
Inventor: EASTMEAD FREDERIC
Filed: 1901-04-04
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 7125. Eastmead, F. April 4. Valve gear.-Relates to a gear for valves con- trolling the passages of practically incompressible fluids, such as water, the object being to prevent the valves from opening or closing too quickly. Where the valve is controlled by a chain or cord, as in the case of hydraulic, pneumatic, or steam lifts means are provided whereby the valve is closed if the cord breaks. The links or levers A, B, C, Fig. 2, are arranged side by side, the outer links A, C being fulcrumed at the opposite ends D, E and hinged to the ends of the central link B. The fulcra of the links are in the same plane as the spindle J of the slide or plunger valve F. The spindle J is connected to the centre of the link B by a rod G, and the operating lever K is also con- nected to this link. By this arrangement the spindle moves a short distance for a comparatively large angular displacement of the lever K from its central position, thereby ensuring a slow motion of the valve. The lever K is made in two parts K, M, Fig. 4, jointed together at L and so arranged that the part M can move relatively to the part K in one direction. The lever is operated in one direction by a cord &c. P at the end of the part M and is operated in the other direction by a weight O. Should the cord P break, the part M turns about the joint L until it comes into contact with one of two stops, Q, R, which forms a fresh fulcrum about which the lever turns to bring the lever K to the central position for closing the valve.
Patent GB-190107904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sash-balances for Windows and similar Structures.
Inventor: KNIGHT ERVING JASON
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7904. Lake, H. H., [Knight, E. J.]. April 17. Windows; window holders.-In order to allow for shrinkage and warping of woodwork, the box b<2>, containing the spring balancing - apparatus, is pivoted on a bolt a<4> passing through a bracket or lug b<1> of a face-plate b fixed to the window frame a. The wheel c is forced into engagement with a rack a' on the sash by a spring b<10>, which is mounted on a bolt b<4>, and bears against blocks b<6> of the box. The force of the spring is adjusted by screwing the bolt through a nut b<9>. The box is constructed of two parts, which are bolted together and formed with internal lugs b<5>, b<6>, which serve as bearings for a rocking shaft b<8> and the bolt b<4>. The shaft b<8> carries a cranked arm or pawl c<1>, adapted to engage with the teeth of the wheel c for the purpose of locking the sash in any required position, and is operated by a push-rod c<6>, screwed into a block c<5> pivoted to a crank c<2> on the shaft. In order to allow for the swinging movement of the box, the rod c<6> passes through a slot c<7> in the side of the box, and the crank c<2> is arranged to slide on the shaft. Rotation of the crank on the shaft is prevented by a screw c<4>, which enters a groove in the shaft.
Patent GB-190109141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lavatory Stands or Basin Frames.
Inventor: INNES GEORGE DONALD
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 9141. Innes, G. D. May 3. Lavatory basins.-Fig. 1 shows an adjustable frame for lavatory basins. The side pieces care slotted so that they can be adjustably bolted to brackets a. The front d is similarly slotted and bolted to the side pieces.
Patent GB-190116088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for Preparing or Working Leather
Inventor: BROWN EDWARD VAVASOUR
Filed: 1901-08-10
Granted: 1902-09-10
Abstract: 16,088. Brown, E. V. Aug. 10. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-Relates to machines of the class described in Specification No. 27,782, A.D. 1896, for scouring, setting, and striking leather and skins by means of tools operating simultaneously from the centre of the table outwards. The shaft c bears two cranks b<1>, b<2>, which serve to actuate slides f<1>, f<2> by means of connecting-rods h<1>, h<2>. The slides are guided on rods e, of which there are three, the central rod serving as a guide for both slides. The toolcarriers k<1>, k<2> are supported by links j<1>, j<2> and by angular arms or extensions i<1>, i<2> of the connecting-rods. This method of mounting the toolcarriers gives an approximately straight line outward or working stroke and a curved or rising return path which enables the tools to clear the work. The pivoted tool-holders m', m<2> are tensioned towards the work by springs n<1>, n<2>. The pressure of the tools on the work may be regulated by means of a rising and falling table, or the rods e may be carried eccentrically by discs q<1>, Fig. 4, which can be simultaneously turned to lift or lower the rods by means of the handlever x, link w, arm s, and coupling-rod t<1>. Worms and worm-wheels may also be used to rotate the discs.
Patent GB-190116530-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Hearthrugs, Mats Carpets made from Rags, Lists Yarn or Waste Cuttings, from Woollen, Cotton, Silk or Union Fabrics or from Woollen, Cotton, Silk, Jute or Tow Yarns
Inventor: BEEVER JOHN
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 16,530. Beever, J. Aug. 17. Rugs and mats; carpeta.-Mats, hearthrugs, and carpets, with the pile of rags, list, yarn, or waste cuttings, have these rags &c. a passed or knotted round groups of warp threads b, after which the weft threads are inserted in the usual way. The cuttings &c. may be from woollen, cotton, silk, or union fabrics, or from woollen, cotton, silk, or jute yarns.
Patent GB-190116623-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manifold Counter-check or Sales Book for Drapers, Traders and others.
Inventor: HOLMES JAMES STEEDMAN
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 16,623. Holmes, J. S. Aug. 19. Sales or counter-check books mercantile forms.- A duplicating counter-check or sales "book" comprises two lengths of paper a, a<1> folded in zig-zag fashion and used with a carbon or transfer sheet B. The sheets are divided off by lines of perforations A<2>, and each length acts alternately as an original account, invoice, &c., form a and duplicate a<1>; or the upper length only contains the originals and the lower length the duplicates.
Patent GB-190124080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razors.
Inventor: GRAHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 24,080. Graham, G., and Booth, T. Nov. 27. Razors.-The blade B has two cutting-edges E divided by a central ridge C, the edge not in use being protected by a guard G, one end P of which engages in a recess in the blade, while the other end is affixed to the shank S either by a screw M or by a hook which springs into a recess in the shank.
Patent GB-190201150-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Ascertaining when a Certain Number of Points have been Scored in Games.
Inventor: FLETCHER FRED TAYLOR
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 1150. Fletcher, F. T. Jan. 15. Scoring and marking.-For the purpose of indicating at a glance when a total of five, or any other selected number of points, or a multiple thereof has been scored by both players together, balls of five or other selected number of different colours are employed, and they are arranged on the two scoring-cords so that every fifth ball, for example on both cords is of the same colour but the other four balls are of the same colours in reverse order. The Figure shows an example in which one player has scored nine points and the other six, and the total being fifteen, the ball last scored is white on each scorer. If the order of colours on each scorer is reversed, the apparatus will indicate a total score of five or a multiple of five when the next two balls to be dropped are of the same colour.
Patent GB-190205285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Punkahs
Inventor: YOUNG HARRY HOWLETT
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 5285. Young, H. H. March 3. Fans, punkah.-In order to detach, from a distance, one of a series of punkahs from a single reciprocating rod, a pull on the cord in the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, raises the stirrup-arms c from the punkah-rod a', which they normally embrace, the arms being hinged to the reciprocating rod b. Fig. 11 shows a suitable form of clip for the cord ; it consists of a collar f<1> secured by a set-screw and formed with a curved nose f<4>. The cord passes through the ring f<3>, around the nose, and through the looped spring f<5>. The cord is gripped by the spring when pulled against the curved nose and released when pulled away. In the arrangements shown in Figs. 6 and 8, lateral clips h, h<1> are substituted for the arms c. These are pivoted to a collar i<1> upon the rod b, so as to move transversely of the rod and to hang by their own weight. Levers and projections j<1> upon the clips.bear against the levers. A projection k upon the punkah rod a<1> forces open the clips and remains locked therein. The projection is detached bv tightening the cord m. To suspend the rigid frame of the punkah, the frame being made of wire or hoop-iron, knife-edge pins p, Fig. 2, support the curved upper ends of the rods o. For strengthening purposes, two lateral knife-edge pins may be connected by a cross-piece. To reduce friction still further, the reciprocating rod may be suspended on knife-edges ; thus V-shaped pieces may be fixed to the inner surface of the lower hook of the suspension rod, while the reciprocating rod is furnished with a curved bearing-piece. To adjust a punkah from a distance, a cord from above is secured to the frame, so that the frame may be raised or lowered in guides.
Patent GB-190208410-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Golf Balls and the like
Inventor: RICHARDS FRANCIS HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 8410. Richards, F. H. April 10. Moulding balls.- Relates to the manufacture of golf and other balls. A sphere A of soft lubber &c., provided with a loosely-fitting cone D of celluloid or like material, is placed in a cavity in a two-part mould G, H, and is filled with melted gutta-percha M, or other material in a fluid condition, which is forced into it by a plunger L through a tube J<1>. A vent N allows the filling-material to escape by the outlet 0 when the sphere is filled. The outlet is then closed by a screw plug and further pressure is applied to the plunger, causing the sphere A and its cover D to be expanded until they fill the mould cavity, the celluloid being rendered plastic by heat. Air escapes from the mould through a vent R. Pressure is maintained until the filling solidifies ; the ball is then removed, and the opening caused by the removal of the tube J<1> is filled with a plug of celluloid &c. The interior of the mould is shaped to produce a ball with a brambled or figured surface.
Patent GB-190214349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-static Apparatus for Measuring Potentials.
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 14,349. Ferguson, J., and Kelvin & James White. June 25. Electrometers.-Relates to electrostatic apparatus for measuring potentials, of the kind described in Specification No. 18,035, A.D. 1888, the object being to prevent sparking between the sides of the cells and the movable vanes when high potentials are being measured. The divisions of the cells are made by enclosing sheets of tin foil b between sheets of mica B. The mica sheets overlap the tin-foil sheets, and their overlapping margins are cemented together. A tongue b<1> of the tin foil projects out behind to connect to the terminals. The tin foils in all the walls of the cells are connected together in a similar way.
Patent GB-190221285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Passenger Conveyors.
Inventor: CASALONGA DOMINIQUE ANTOINE
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 21,285. Casalonga, D. A. March 14, [date. applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moving platforms.-Relates to moving platforms for conveying passengers. Fig. 3 shows an elevation of the highest speed platform and the driving machinery, and Fig. 7 a plan of one of the lower speed platforms with its flooring removed. Each platform comprises a central I-beam 1, and corrugated side beams 3, 3<1>. The lengths of the beam 1 are joined by fishplates, and their ends are cut at an angle of 45‹ or thereabouts. The abutting ends of bars 33 on the bottom of the beams 3, 3<1> are cut in a similar manner, as at 36. Cross beams 4 connect the side beams to the central beam. The flooring boards 2 are fixed rigidly to the beam 1, their ends being secured with a slight amount of play to angle-irons 34 on the beams 33. The central beam of each platform runs on live rollers 5, and intermediate dead rollers 5<1>, and the side beams on other dead rollers. Immediately below each set of rollers 5<1> is a shaft 16 geared to an electric motor on a support 14 and carrying loose pulleys, which can be clutched to it by electromagnetic clutches, and from which the rollers 5 adjacent are driven by means of belts 24, 24'. Each set of rollers 5 and the lateral rollers in line therewith are carried on isolated supports, the rollers 5 of the highest speed platform being carried on a separate support, as shown, and the outermost lateral roller of this platform on a wall bracket, while the remaining rollers of the set are carried on a common support. The rollers 5<1> and the lateral rollers in line with them are carried on beams 31. On the highest speed platform seats 9 are arranged against a flexible wall 8, and lamps carried by this wall take their current from a conductor in the wall of the tunnel in which the platforms run. Fixed lamps are also provided in the roof of the tunnel.