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Patent GB-190001851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Machinery.
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1901-02-28
Abstract: 1851. Boothman, J. L., and Hastie & Co., J. Jan. 30. Steering-gear.-Relates to liquid brake-mechanism by which the rudder can be held stationary when changing from hand to power gear or vice versÔ, and by which the movements of the rudder can be controlled at other times to prevent damage to the gear. Fig. 2 shows a plan, partly in section, of the brake mechanism and the ordinary hand gear. On the rudder-head, above the ordinary quadrant or tiller, is keyed a crosshead A, and on the block through which the hand-wheel spindle passes is pivoted a second crosshead A'. To pins connecting these two crossheads are jointed rods F coupled at their other ends to cylinders C containing some non-freezable liquid and mounted to move to and fro on rods E forming part of the framing and carrying pistons D. The ends of these cylinders are connected by pipes controlled by hand-valves, and the cylinders themselves can be coupled to nuts on the screwed spindle. When the handgear is in use, the cylinders are coupled to the nuts so that their movements are c o mmunicated to the rudder through the cylinders, rods F, and crosshead A. By adjusting the hand-valves the movements of the rudder are controlled. When power gear is being used, the cottars J' connecting the cylinders to the nuts are removed. The movements of the rudder are conveyed by the crosshead A and the rods F to the controlling-cylinders.
Patent GB-190002308-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Gas and Water Vapor Burners for Heating.
Inventor: SADTLER JOHN PHILIP BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2308. Sadtler, J. P. B. Feb. 6. Gas burners, water supply to.-Relates to gas burners, supplied with water vapour, for heating, applicable to radiators, ranges or boilers, and furnace combustion chambers. The burner, shown in Fig. 2, is of ordinary type inverted, and the water in the receptacle 7 is exposed to the downwardlyshooting flames. The gas chambers 1 have overlapping tubes 2 and 3, and the water-chamber air ducts 8. A water cup or reservoir 12 is provided. In a modified form of burner, a pan containing water replaces the water compartments 9, 12, and the air is admitted at the sides.
Patent GB-190004635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Back-pedalling Hub Brakes for Cycles, Motor-cycles and the like.
Inventor: KIRK JOSEPH HOWARD
Filed: 1900-03-12
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 4635. Kirk, J. H., Merifield, W. H., Markt, G., and Markt, C. March 12. Brakes, back-pedalling, for free-wheel cycles and motor cycles. The chainwheel d, Fig. 2, drives a ring g<2> on the hub through a clutch, the form shown consisting of loose pawls g engaging ratchet teeth on the web d' of the chain-wheel. A flange e<1> on the chainwheel is formed with inclined recesses to engage clutch rollers e<3>, and works in a channel on a ring c carrying a conical brake surface c', which may be caused to bear on the interior of a corresponding brake drum b fixed to the hub. During back-pedalling the clutch rollers e<3> rotate the ring c, causing pins m, Fig. 7, thereon to move on inclines k<1> on a stationary frame, and thus force the brake block against the drum. The frame is held stationary by being fixed to the axle and fork ends. In a modification, instead of using the pins m and inclines k<1>, the frame i is formed with an internal screw-thread i<5>, engaging a screw on the ring c as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190006703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Machines for Igniting Purposes.
Inventor: BERGMANN THEODOR
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 6703. Bergmann, T. April 10. Gas engines, igniting in. A magneto-electric machine for igniting the charge in gas engines &c. i s p r o - vided with means for causing the production of the spark either sooner or later, with reference to the movement of the oscillating or rotating armature. For this purpose, a pair of movable polepieces f are arranged between the magnet cheeks b, b<1> and the armature h, and the position of these is adjusted by means of a lever r. They may, for example, assume the position shown in dotted lines at s.
Patent GB-190009809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Condensing Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9809. Boult, A. J., [Koch, W. J. E.]. May 28. Condensers.- Consists of a jet condenser placed at about 10 metres above the level at which the water is discharged and furnished with an air-ejecting tube, whereby p u m p s are rendered unnecessary. Fig. 1 shows the c o n - denser a with exhaust steam inlet b, cooling-water rose f, water discharge column g, and airescape tube k. Air is drawn through the latter by the aspirating action of the water flowing down the column g.
Patent GB-190010729-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Producing Pictures in Relief.
Inventor: HAUENSTEIN WALTER
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,729. Hauenstein, W., and Clecner, D. June 12. Pictures.-In the production of pictures in relief, a photograph of the picture to be obtained is taken upon yielding material, such as linen, which is then secured upon an exact relief copy of the picture. This relief copy may be formed of papier mÔchÚ, from an exact model of the picture. The photograph is coloured to correspond with the colours of the original.
Patent GB-190015640-A (GB)
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,640. Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co., Pickard, G. A., and Woodhead, C. G. Sept. 3. Cameras.-Relates to a folding hand camera. The front E, Fig. 2, is pivoted at e to two brackets F mounted on the extension slide C' of the baseboard C. The front E is held erect by a spring lever H which presses back the upper end of the front while the bottom is held by a stop g. To fold up the camera, the baseboard C is turned about its hinge c, the arm H<1> of the lever H bears on the edge of the cam M, the brackets F turn on the axis h', and finally the front E takes up the position shown in Fig. 1. The baseboard is held in its open position by stretchers S. The lens-holder E, Fig. 4, of the front is made to slide in forks E<1>, and is provided with a flat spring O at the top to bold it in normal position. It is also provided with a rack P and catch p to hold it at any required height.
Patent GB-190016620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Obtaining Motive Power from Waste Heat.
Inventor: BORMANN JOHANN GOTTLIEB LIBERE
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-09-18
Abstract: 16,620. Bormann, J. G. L. Sept. 18. Vapour engines; engines with instantaneous steamgenerating fittings.-Relates to obtaining motive power from waste heat by using it to evaporate water, ether, benzol, alcohol, ammonia, or the like, and employing the resulting vapour expansively in a suitable motor cylinder. This cylinder is surrounded by a heating-agent, consisting of salt water. or a heavy substance such as oil or resins, or melted alloys of metal, and the vaporizable liquid is injected into the cylinder at each stroke in quantities depending on the work to be performed. Fig. 3 shows one way of carrying the invention into effect. The cylinder a is surrounded by a liquid c, through which pass the heating tubes b. The liquid to be vaporized is drawn from the reservoir n and injected at e, e, under the control of valves p, p. After the vapour has done work in the cylinder it is exhausted at g, g, and liquefied in condensers k; it is then returned to the reservoir n by pumps l. In another form, the vapour cylinders are disposed round a motor cylinder in a liquid jacket, the evaporation being then effected by the waste heat from the central motor cylinder, as well as by the exhaust therefrom.
Patent GB-190023477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for the Reduction of Refractory Ores.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 23,477. Boult, A. J., [Pohle, E. C., and Croasdale, S.]. Dec. 22. Gold; silver; Lead; copper; antimony; bismuth; metals, extracting; roasting ores.-Refractory ores, containing metals such as gold, silver, lead, copper, antimony, and bismuth, are roasted with a chloride of an alkali or alkaline-earth metal and sulphur or a sulphide, so as to produce volatile compounds, which pass over with the products of combustion and are collected. The ore should be finely divided, and charged into a furnace heated to about 900" C to 1200‹ C. The fumes, which consist mainly of chlorides and oxychlorides, are condensed in suitable chambers or towers, and subsequently smelted or treated.
Patent GB-190100458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Opal Glass Facing Tiles or Plates
Inventor: DAVIS ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 458. Davis, A. J. Jan. 8. Facing-tiles.-Opal glass plates for facing walls are roughened to adhere to the cement by applying a saturated solution of hyposulphite of soda to the plates and heating them. The plates are afterwards cut into squares or suitable shapes, and the rough backing is grooved by a stone or wheel and sand or emery.
Patent GB-190100688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Telephone Cables.
Inventor: TREMAIN FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 688. Tremain, F. Jan. 10. Cables.-Telephone cables are built up with a number of complex, single, pair, or other cables arranged for superimposing or cross-connecting. Each elementary pair of cables is formed of two conductors c, c<1> separated by insulating spacing- devices b, such as balls, cylinders, or bobbins, and two strips of paper, silk, &c. a, a<1>, which may be bent round to form the external insulation, or an external covering d may be applied. The conductors may be spaced by approaching projections separated by the insulating-strip, or the strip may be folded on itself to form a spacing. In the case of bobbins, these may be wound with or without an iron core, and may form inductive or non-inductive bridges.
Patent GB-190101000-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Lubricators.
Inventor: KIRKLAND GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1000. Kirkland, G. Jan. 15. Grease cups are fitted with pistons operated either by screws or by springs for supplying the lubricant. A grease cup 1, provided wit h a screwed cap 3, has a piston 4 sliding therein for the purpose of forcing out the grease. The piston has a screwed spindle 5, engaging a nut 8 which may be screwed to the cap 3, and is provided with a handle 7. A coiled spring 9 surrounding the spindle 5 is interposed between the piston and the cap. When the nut 8 is in engagement with the cap 3, the lubricant is expelled by turning the spindle 5, and, when the nut and cap are disengaged, the pressure of the spring 9 automatically feeds the lubricant.
Patent GB-190101424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Bonds.
Inventor: WOOD MONTRAVILLE M
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 1424. Wood, M. M. Jan. 22. Rail bonds.-The heads C of rail bonds Bare secured in rails A by riveting plugs D, which have a central or interior portion of softer material, or which are in two parts so as to expand when pressure is applied to their ends.
Patent GB-190101498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Mounting of Centrifugal Vessels and other Rotatory Devices on their Shafts.
Inventor: OHLSSON OLOF
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 1498. Ohlsson, O. Jan. 22. Baskets or drums.- Relates to a method of mounting the drums of centrifugal machines, particularly of machines for the treatment of solid matters suspended in liquids, or other rotating parts, so that they are free to move within certain limits transversely to the axis of rotation and parallel to themselves. The head 5 of the spindle, Fig. 1, is separate from the body part 3, and is free to move transversely thereon within the limits of the play of the spindle in the tube 2. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which a stud 7 with rounded ends is interposed between the top of the spindle and the bearing in the drum. In Fig. 3 the spindle is shown shouldered and carried up through the drum, which is supported on the shoulder.
Patent GB-190105953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Seats for Tramcars, Omnibuses and other Purposes.
Inventor: DICKINSON RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 5953. Dickinson, R. H. March 21. Seats and seat backs.-In reversible omnibus seats the board A hinged to the top rail B serves to frustrate pickpockets. Figs. 3 and 4 show the construction of stop hinges for connecting the parts A, B, and Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the board is hung from the pivoted side bars b<3>.
Patent GB-190106615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps
Inventor: BREMER HUGO
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-04-29
Abstract: 6615. Bremer, H. March 29. Arc lamps, in which the arcs are produced between the lower ends of parallel or convergent carbons. To cause breakage of the arc when the carbons have burnt away to some extent, in order that feeding- mechanism may operate, a vertical plate of porcelain or other refractory non-conductor is fixed between the carbons. Or an inclined tube is fixed with its lower end near the positive carbon, so that, when the carbon has burnt up to near the tube, the upward current of hot air through this breaks the arc. The carbons may be fed by means described in Specification No. 18,820, A.D. 1900. Clutch mechanism may be arranged as shown in Fig. 4. The carbons are normally held by spring-pressed clutches f, which are withdrawn by connection with the armatures e<2> of electromagnets e' when current is supplied to these through contacts e and screws carried by levers d ; these levers are periodically moved against the carbons by motors u, and make the contact at e only when their lower ends pass under the carbons. In a modification, the motors mechanically operate the clutches f, under control of the levers d. The Provisional Specification states that instead of the motor a coil may be used, that becomes heated by a current until it does not take sufficient current to retain an armature, by which circuit is broken ; the coil then cools, and again attracts the armature. Brake mechanism is shown in Fig. 5. The carbon a is supported by contact with a wheel g, which is held by a spring-pressed brake e<2>, except when this is withdrawn by an electromagnet e<1>, on closure of its circuit by a spring-actuated lever d, the wheel being then turned by a cord and weight. The arc may be struck by a contact-piece l, Fig. 9, movable directly away from both carbons, within the curved pole-piece of an electromagnet k, which is then excited, in order to cause the two arcs at first produced to move together. At the same time the magnetic field afterwards used to hold down the arc should not be produced. The arc may otherwise be struck by a spring - pressed contact-piece sliding horizontally across the ends of the carbons so as to carry a single arc from the positive carbon to the negative one. The contactpiece may be operated by an electromagnet, and is preferably electrically connected permanently to one carbon. The contact piece may be made to reciprocate at starting, to ensure contact, by means of a shunt electromagnet and automatic interrupter. Otherwise a starting-arc may be produced between two auxiliary electrodes, which are moved apart under the main carbons.
Patent GB-190118991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Friction Clutches and Variable Speed Gear for Motor Cars and other Machinery.
Inventor: NICHOLSON DAVID
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-09-24
Abstract: 18,991. Nicholson, D. Sept. 24. Clutches.-In a cone friction clutch, the movable member E is pressed i n t o engagement with the fixed member C by arms G<1>, G<2>, which are pivoted in the shaft,. and are forced apart by a spring I. U p o n moving the collar H towards the clutch, the arms are pressed inwards, and the member E is pushed out of action by a spring D. Two of these clutches may be used together in a speed gear for motor cars &c.
Patent GB-190118998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Bullets
Inventor: QUADLING WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 18,998. Quadling, W. J. Sept. 24. Projectiles, small-arm and machine-gun. - Machine for lubricating bullets. The bullets descend the shoot 1 by gravity, and enter recesses in the disc-wheels A. The lubricant is carried up upon an eccentric-wheel F between the disc-wheels A, and is supplied to the bullets as they pass over it, the bullets being pressed against the lubricating- wheel by the leather strap H<1>, which is carried on adjustable standards H<2>.
Patent GB-190119778-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting Velocipede and like Seats or Saddles
Inventor: HAIGH ROBERT WALLACE
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 19,778. Haigh, R. W. Oct. 4. Saddle supports.- The saddle-pin is formed on, or secured by a set-screw in, a tube A supported in a tube E by its closed end resting on a diaphragm F, preferably made of rubber insertion, and carried between the tube E and a tube D screwed in an enlarge- ment of the tube A, filled with compressed air through a non- return valve G, and clamped by a set-screw C in the saddle post B. The tube A is prevented from rota- ting, and its sliding motion is limited, by a cross-pin secured in the tube A and sliding in slots H in the tube E. In modifications described in the Pro- visional Specification, the tube A is supported either by a piston sliding in the tube E or by an air cushion surrounding the tubes and carried between flanges formed on the tubes, and, in another form, the saddle-pin is pivoted to the cycle frame, and is supported by pneumatic arrangement.
Patent GB-190120921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Graphophones, Phonographs, and the like.
Inventor: RUNGE WALTER C
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 20,921. Runge, W. C. Oct. 18. Phonographs; graphophones.-A graphophone or phonograph is constructed with the horn L, Fig. 1, mounted on a bent arm M by means of a bracket N<1> and pivoted socket N<3> carrying a spring N<4>. The small end of the horn rests, when raised from the record, on a wire frame O pivoted on a bar O<1> and provided with projecting ends for turning it into either position. The graphophone is connected with the motor by a belt E. The motor is provided with an ordinary disc speed-regulating governor G, Fig. 2, the adjusting-screw K<4> of which is provided with a bevel-ended nut K<3>. The screw slides in a slot B', so as to act on the lever H for stopping and starting the motor, J beiog a presser spring. In a modi6ed form, in which the governor shaft is vertical, the pressure pad acts on the edge of the disc.
Patent GB-190123411-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dental Engine or Lathe
Inventor: SCHWALM ROBERT
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,411. Schwalm, R. Nov. 19. Dental engines.-A dental engine or lathe is constructed so as to carry on a single shaft boring, drilling, cutting, grinding, polishing, and cleaning tools. The lathe head 4 is provided with three bearings 1, 2, 3, in which is mounted a tubular shaft 15 carrying a driving-pulley 7, a cleaning- roller 8, and cutter-head 13 with a brush 12 and cutter 14 thereon. A sleeve 10, which can be locked to the shaft, when required, by a screw 33, carries grinding and polishing wheels 9, 11. These wheels may be moistened by sponges &c. mounted in clamps 27 carried by a rod 26..The boring-tool is operated in the usual way through a flexible shaft 34 connected to the spindle 29 passing through the shaft 15 and capable of being locked thereto by replacing the cutter-head 13 by a sleeve 16 with a pin which engages slots in the spindle 29 and shaft 15. In place of employing the sleeve 16, a sleeve carrying a second flexible shaft for another drill may be used to lock the spindle to the shaft. An adjustable bar 22 serves as a hand-rest when sharpening tools, and a screen 28 is provided to confine the dust. The lathe head is mounted on a standard 5 working in a socket 6, and is kept from rising by a set-screw 39 engaging an annular groove in the socket. A rod 23 and set-screw allow vertical adjustment, and a spring 41 prevents too easy movement. The set-screw 39, if tightened up, prevents the head from swivelling.
Patent GB-190123644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Securing Pneumatic Tyres to Wheel Rims.
Inventor: GERMAIN ERNEST
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 23,644. Germain, E. Nov. 21. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to attaching tyres of the type described in Specification No. 10,858, A.D. 1901, in which a series of inflated rubber balls b are enclosed in a cover e. The tyre is now attached by providing the cover with thickened edges l adapted to engage under the inturned edges of the wheel rim, which is formed in two parts g, g<2> secured to one another and to the felloe g<1> by transversely-placed bolts h, so that one part g' is easily detachable.
Patent GB-190126282-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bedstead.
Inventor: JONES JOHN MORRIS
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 26,282. Jones, J. M. Dec. 24. Bedsteads; mattresses.-Relates to a bedstead which can be extended to form a double bed or be provided with three mattresses. The bedstead is provided with T-grooved end bars b in which slide two or three mattresses, Fig. 3. When the Mattresses are pulled out to extend the bedstead, the outer edges are supported by drop-down legs f. Chains &c. prevent the mattress from being pulled out too far.
Patent GB-190206166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Floors
Inventor: WUSTEFELD FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-03-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 6166. W³stefeld, F. March 13. Floors.-To facilitate the removal of flooring- boards b for repairs, the ends are secured by metal tongues f to transverse boards a which are fixed to the joists h by sunk screws g. The boards bare connected together by ordinary tongue-and-groove joints, and the screw-holes are filled in with wood plugs. Squares or sections of the floor are fixed in place, and can be removed independently. The joists may be embedded in concrete or asphalt, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190211630-A (GB)
Title: Infants Feeding Cups or Boats
Inventor: PLEVIN JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 11,630. Plevin, J. May 22. Drinking-vessels.-Relates to an infant's feeding cup or boat designed to facilitate cleaning and disinfecting. The cup or boat of earthenware, china, or glass is of the shape shown in Fig. 1, and has a spout B with a head A to retain an indiarubber teat, which is removed for cleaning purposes.