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Patent GB-189823406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Graphophone Blanks or Tablets, and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 23,406. Johnson, J. V., [American Graphophone Co.]. Nov. 7. Graphophones.-The ingredients used in making the blanks for graphophones &c., either separately, or in partial mixture, or preferably all mixed together, are subjected to a temperature between 450‹ F. and 475‹ F., when all water of crystallization is driven off, and all fibrous or other organic matter is destroyed. The temperature of the mixture is then allowed to fall about 100 degrees, and the mass moulded into shape, the material producing being amorphous and homogeneous. As an illustration of the process, the Specification mentions a mixture of stearic acid, aluminic hydrate, caustic soda lye, and paraffin, ozokerit, or similar material in definite proportions, such that only partial saponification of the stearic acid is produced.
Patent GB-189823807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg-holders.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 23,807. Thompson, W. P., [Woods, L.]. Nov. 11. Frames for packing eggs.-Wire clips Dare mounted along the edges of a series of strips A which are kept together by a spring C at the back. The frame may be bent as in Fig. 3, to release the eggs, and to prevent accidental opening of the clips a bar H is pivoted to the central strip and can be turned across all of them. Strips of swansdown or other soft fabric F, or of corrugated paper, form a cushion for the eggs to rest on. The frames may be packed in a cabinet.
Patent GB-189823925-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shuttle Changing Motion for Looms.
Inventor: CROSSLEY BERNARD
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 23,925. Croasley, B. Nov. 14. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism.-When the weft fails, a fresh shuttle is inserted through the bottom of the shuttle box A, and the used shuttle is ejected into a receiver G. The bottom of the shuttle box is formed in two parts a, a', Fig. 7, bevelled at a<3>, a<4>, and mounted upon arms a<10>, a<12>, and the parts are pressed by a spring a<13> against stops which regulate the opening a<2> for the picker arm. The fresh shuttle p, Fig. 5, is taken from the bottom of a hopper D by a carrier E, formed with sliding and pivoted spring jaws e, e<1> on a sliding piece e<2>, which is moved to and fro on guiderods d<2> by a lever e<7> and spring e<9>. Two lifters c<9>, Fig. 1, carried by two pairs of parallel arms c<3>, c<7> pivoted at c, c<5>, pass underneath the shuttle on the carrier E in its rear position and lift it into the shuttle box. The various movements are obtained from the weft-fork slide, which, when the weft fails, raises the arms c', c<3> by means of a chain f<1>; this brings a bowl on one of the arms c<3> into engagement with a catch on the lay B or sword S, and causes the lifters c<9> to be raised further against the action of the spring c<12> and transfer a shuttle from the carrier E to the shuttle box. The continued movement of the lay causes the carrier by means of the arms e<10>, e<11> and connecting-chain e<12> to take another shuttle from the hopper in readiness for the next change.
Patent GB-189824561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: LACOUR FRANZ
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,561. Lacour, F. Nov. 21. Patent refused. Saddles are formed with an opening b closed by fine woven wire, as shown, to aid in ventilation. Instead of the opening b, the whole saddle may be similarly formed of woven wire.
Patent GB-189910220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Apparatus for Smoothing Irons or Flat Irons.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 10,220. Thompson, W. P., [Zimmermann, C.]. May 15. Ironing.-Relates to means for increasing the combustion in charcoal irons. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The adjustable plate 7, supported on parallel links 9, is raised by operating the handle 10, until the upper surface of the charcoal iron 5 comes into contact with the casing 1, which is connected with a stove pipe or chimney. One side of the casing consists of a slide 17, made in two overlapping parts, to permit the use of the appliance with irons of various sizes. The handle 10 carries a hook 13, which engages with one of the teeth on the inner side of the leg 8.
Patent GB-189911564-A (GB)
Title: Drying or Roasting Oven or Furnace.
Inventor: MICHEROUX COUNT ALBERT DILLON
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,564. M i c h e r o u x , C. A. D. de. June 2. Drying furnaces or ovens.-Relates to an oven or furnace for drying or roasting materials of any kind. The application for drying fuel briquettes is specially mentioned. The articles or materials to be dried are supported on running carriages within closed tubes or ducts H, H, which are heated externally by gas burners d<1>, or by other means. The carriages run on projections h. The tubes H, H extend across the brickwork casing A, being supported on bricks B and girders (not shown), and arranged in such a way as to form tortuous flues E. They have charging-doors G at one end and discharging-doors in hoods or extensions at the other. From these extensions pipes lead downward into a chamber where vapours given off during the drying and roasting operations are condensed. Gas is supplied to the burners d' from the duct D, and air is admitted through side doors F above the plates d<2>. The burners are covered by domed partitions of metallic fabric shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-189914832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspenders.
Inventor: JANTON CHARLES
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 14,832. Janton, C July 18. Braces. - The tabs and shoulder straps are pivoted together, so that any parts which become twisted may be turned round without unfastening the braces. The connection between the shoulder straps A at the back and the tabs E is made through a piece B and a loop D, the pivots comprising a flattened head piece K, and a shank or pin L extending through the hub of a flattened bearing M in which it is secured by a rivet head m. At the front the pivot may be formed in one with the slide or buckle.
Patent GB-189914853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Signal and other Illuminating Lamps.
Inventor: HENLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 14,853. Henley, W. July 19. Indicators, route, for vehicles.-The lanterns a of signal, tramcar, route-indicating, and other lamp, are formed with a side chamber or chambers c having extensions c<1>, c<2> fitted with lenses or prismsf of the " pavement light " type, each of these lenses projecting a beam of light approximately parallel to that from the main lens. Beams of coloured light are obtained by inserting coloured glasses h behind the lenses f.
Patent GB-189924534-A (GB)
Title: Tar Paint.
Inventor: MOELLER THORVALD
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,534. M÷ller, T. Dec. 9. Paints, materials for; preservative compositions.- A water-tight and airtight paint, suitable for coating roofing felt, tiles, wood palings, &c., consists of coal tar, meal, preferably rye meal, iron vitriol, milk of chalk, lime, and water. The chalk may be replaced by English red or ochre, and the tar by wood or Finland tar, the lime being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190001811-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Registering the Distance Traversed by a Vehicle, and also the Space of Time during which the Vehicle has been kept Standing.
Inventor: KRAUSE AUGUST
Filed: 1900-01-29
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 1811. Krause, A. Jan. 29. Fares, registering and checking; odometers.-Relates to an apparatus for automatically registering the distance traversed by a vehicle and the length of time it has been kept standing, to serve as a check on carmen and other drivers. Figs. 1 and 3 show respectively the front and back of the apparatus with the casing removed. A plate P supports a frame 1, Fig. 1, enclosing a reel of paper tape 2 which is drawn over a perforated guideblock 3 by a roller 5 and a spring-depressed roller 6 with an elastic surface. The paper passes through a guide 7 into a receptacle. When the vehicle is at rest, the roller 5 is rotated by a clock through the lower of two superposed wheels 31, Fig. 3. A marking-wheel 4, Fig. 1, with seven single and one double perforator for marking on the strip the distance travelled, is carried by a lever a pivoted at 8 and connected by a link 12 and shaft 13, passing through a slot 14, Fig. 3, with a lever b pivoted at 15 and operated by a spring and a cam 17 bearing against a stud 18. This cam is actuated, through the gearing shown, by a flexible shaft connected to a wheel hub and a worm spindle 21. The upper wheel 31 is also actuated from the spindle 21, and is connected to the lower wheel by a pawl and ratchet so as to operate the shaft 5<a>. The marker 4, Fig. 1, is rotated by a ratchet-wheel 10 operated by a spring pawl 10<a> against which it falls. The length of unmarked paper indicates the time the vehicle has been standing. In a modification, the marker is carried by a lever operated by a spring, and pins on a disc actuated by gearing from the spindle 21. The works of the timepiece may be wound up automatically during the motion of the vehicle. This may be effected by a ratchet-wheel 47, Fig. 3, a spring-connected pawl 45 and lever 43, and a cam 44 on the upper wheel 31. The casing is locked to prevent the mechanism from being tampered with.
Patent GB-190004455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope Thimbles.
Inventor: HAMMOND ROBERT ALPHONZO
Filed: 1900-03-08
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4455. Hammond, R. A. March 8. Eyes.-Thimbles for forming eyes at the ends of ropes are made from a stamped out sheet-metal blank A, Fig. 1, which is bent round into the shape shown in Fig. 2. After inserting the rope, the clips b, c are bent over and secure it. The thimble may be made of cast metal. Slipping of the rope in the thimble is prevented by a V-shaped ridge h.
Patent GB-190007913-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip for Cycle Pumps, Parcels and like Purposes.
Inventor: ROSE AMELIA
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7913. Rose, A. April 28. Umbrella and like holders.- Relates to clips for attaching cycle pumps, umbrellas, sticks, guns, parcels, or other articles to vehicles. A strap or band of leather or of suitable material a, Fig. 1, is slit transversely by two incisions, and fitted with a spring b consisting of one or m o r e strips of steel or other metal. The spring may be attached to the straps by rivets, by stitching, by forming a pocket, or by other means. In place of the strap, a chain or cord may be used, or a metal spring of the entire shape of the clip.
Patent GB-190022634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Bordered or Striped Fabrics.
Inventor: HAWORTH HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 22,634. Haworth, H., Carus, H., and Livesey, J. Dec. 12. loom lays; shedding - motions; shuttle - races; picking-motions; swivels.-Borders or stripes, of warp and weft different in colour or fibre from those used in weaving the main body of the cloth, are woven by means of supplementary shuttles 7, supported by racks which are actuated by pinions 4 and the rack 2, fitted to travel within a longitudinal slot in a wooden frame 1, secured to the slay. The warp threads 8, for the borders or stripes, are operated by means of a separate series of healds 10. The rack 2 may be actuated by cords or straps passing over guide-pulleys to treadle-levers worked by tappets on the loom shaft. The shed for the supplementary shuttle is, preferably, above that for the main shuttle.
Patent GB-190022777-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Crucible Smelting Furnace.
Inventor: FORSBACH OTTO
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 22.777. Forsbach, O., and Clerc, E. Dec. 13. Crucible furnaces.-The upper portion of the furnace is removable, and constitutes, or contains, a second crucible, open at the bottom, from which the melted charge runs into the main crucible. The furnace gases pass through the whole or a part of the charge in the upper crucible on their way to the outlet o. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the furnace gases pass up around the upper crucible, and then descend through a portion of the charge to the outlet. Fig. 1 shows a hollow chamber u supporting the firebars and containing a perforated partition through which air is passed to the fire. Fig. 2 shows an air jacket surrounding the lower part of the furnace, which has a solid hearth on a removable plate d, air being delivered to the fire through openings i.
Patent GB-190102270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horseshoe Presses.
Inventor: MCGARRY JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 2270. McGarry, J. A. Feb. 1. Planishing. - Horse - shoes are planished by rolling them while supported in a suitable die on the reciprocating carriage 8. The roll 6, provided with a suitable die, is pressed down on its bearings by screws 11, and is rotated from the mainshaft 14 by toothed gearing 16, 17. The carriage 8 is supported by a grooved roller 31, and is hinged at 28 to the crosshead 24 reciprocated by connecting- rods 22. The pass is adjusted by adjusting the roller 31 by means of wedges 35 actuated by screws 39.
Patent GB-190102834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telegraph Apparatus.
Inventor: CREED FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 2834. Creed, F. G., and Coulson, W. A. Feb. 9. Telegraphs.-Relates to the receiving-apparatus of automatic telegraphs in which the message is received as a perforated strip. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which the punch g is connected to a lever x connected to any ordinary receiving- apparatus. The tape d is fed practically synchronously with the transmission, and the motor feed-wheel a is connected by a spring coupling with the driving-shaft. A toothed or pin-wheel y is connected with the wheel a, and is controlled by the end w of a lever u, w pivoted to an extension x<4> of the lever x. The end u of the pivoted lever plays between contacts, and presses against a spring z. A split battery circuit, including a double polarized magnet h, is connected to the contacts t, u and the spring z for the purpose of braking or releasing the driving-mechanism. Instead of the electromagnetic brake, spring connections with the driving-shaft may be employed, the lever engaging with the wheel y being either rigidly connected to the lever x or being a separate bell-crank lever acted upon by the lever x.
Patent GB-190107709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Reducing Valves.
Inventor: DODGSON FRANK LEMONT
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7709. Dodgson, F. L. April 15. Reducing-valves.-A valve specially adapted for reducing air pressure is shown in Fig. 1. The supply pipe P leads into a high pressure chamber 2, which is separated from the low-pressure chamber 3 by the partition 18 and valve 6. The valve works in a cylindrical extension 8, provided with ports 9 and surrounded by the high-pressure fluid so as to prevent the deposition of condensation moisture on the valve seat. The valve is normally closed by a spring 7, and its downwardly-extending spindle 11 fits into a recess in the diaphragm support 13, which is pressed upwards by an adjustable spring 20 and opens the valve when the pressure in the chamber 15, above the diaphragm, falls below the normal.
Patent GB-190109066-A (GB)
Title: Device for Fresh Air Breathing for Persons Employed in Places with Noxious Air or Gases.
Inventor: ETRICH IGNAZ
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 9066. Etrich, I. May 2. Miners' dress and personal equipments.-Relates to apparatus for supplying fresh air to persons employed in mines, spinning - mills, chemical factories, foundries, and other places in which the atmosphere is laden with dust, fumes, &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, air from an external source is led by a flexible tube into a pipe 3 on the helmet 1 and passes by side tubes 5 to a piece 9 from which it is delivered near the mouth and nose of the wearer. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which a light structure 17 fixed on the head by straps 24, 25, 26 receives the air and discharges it downwards over the face through a gauzecovered opening. Side-pieces 21 are provided to exclude the air of the room. In places ventilated by fans, these create sufficient vacuum to draw the air into the helmets, but in other cases air may be forced into them.
Patent GB-190111318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-driving Hydraulic Motors or Apparatus.
Inventor: TREDINNICK EMMA HARRISON
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 11,318. Tredinnick, E. H. June 3. Self-driving motors.-The apparatus consists of a water cistern or reservoir to the bottom of which is connected one or more pipes, which pass downwards and then are bent back and pass over or through the walls of the cistern to discharge. It is stated that the water from the cistern passes down the pipes and then rises, and may be employed for driving machinery &c. before being discharged into the cistern. The cistern may be provided with a cover. When lowered into a well or mine, the apparatus may be employed to raise the water therefrom. By fixing the apparatus at one end of a canal and carrying the pipe to the other end of the canal, the water can, according to the Specification, be turned into a running stream. By fixing apparatus at both ends of the canal, the direction of the stream can be changed at will.
Patent GB-190115886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Brewing Syrup.
Inventor: NORMAN LEOPOLD ISIDORE NEUMANN
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 15,886. Norman, L. I. N. Aug. 7. Dextrin.-Thin starch-sugar syrup is boiled for four hours, converted into dextrin-maltose in the usual way, and mixed with raw-sugar syrup containing cane sugar. The resulting mixture is melted, treated with water, and filtered through charcoal. Sulphuric acid is added to the syrup in quantity sufficient to invert the cane sugar present, and convert any gallisin present into dextrose. Calcium or other suitable carbonate is added so as to neutralize the acid, and then the syrup is mixed with powdered animal charcoal, filtered, and evaporated to the desired consistency.
Patent GB-190117098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines Actuated by Steam or other Fluid under Pressure.
Inventor: GRAYDON JAMES WEIR
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1902-11-26
Abstract: 17,098. Graydon, J. W. Aug. 26. Steam &c. turbines.-A shaft c within a casing a carries a drum d fitted with a number of rings of blades e separated by suitably-secured partitions f. A steam &c. inlet b supplies steam to the first wheel, and, after passing partly round the wheel, it passes through a connecting-pipe g to the next wheel, and so on. The compartments may increase in size, so as to produce multiple expansion. Apertures h or slots are formed in the blades to allow circulation of steam. The engine may be made duplex, reversible, with two inlets, or, by means of a ported valve governing separate inlets to each compartment, full-pressure steam can be supplied to all the wheels. The blades may have one or more tongues l, u, Fig. 12, or be otherwise shaped and the casing may have projections k, Fig. 15.
Patent GB-190117437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: HOWARD GEOFFREY
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 17,437. Howard, G., and Gibbs, G. Aug. 30. Valve gear.-Relates to steam-actuated stokers with reciprocating rams or pushers, and more particularly to automatic valve gear for the steam cylinder. Figs. 1 and 4 show two forms of gear, A. being the steam cylinder, E the fuel hopper, and F a retort forming part of the furnace. In each case the slide valve C is operated by a cam groove in a ratchet-wheel G<4>, which is rotated by a small motor H, Fig. 4, or by the rods g<2>, ratchet lever g, and a train of wheels, as shown in Fig. 1, connected to any continuously-moving mechanism. An additional movement is given to the wheel G<4> at each stroke of the ram by the ram itself, to cut off the supply of steam and confine the exhaust in the cylinder A for cushioning purposes. The point in the stroke at which this is effected may be varied. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the ram has a depending arm carrying a finger d<1>, which strikes adjustable tappets d<2>, d<3> on a bar d<4> which is jointed to ratchet levers d<5>, d<6>. When the piston has moved far enough, in either direction, for the finger to strike one of the tappets the bar is moved and the cam-wheel G' is rotated by the action of the pawl on one or other of the levers d<5>, d<6>, sufficiently to close the valve. With the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the finger d<1> strikes inclined tappets d<2>, d<3> on a rocking lever d' with a cross arm carrying pawls d<7>, d<8>, both pawls acting directly on the wheel G' to propel it in opposite directions. The motor H, Fig. 4, acts through worm gearing to operate the main ratchet lever g. The stroke of the main ratchet may be varied by altering the effective length of the lever g, Fig. 1, or by allowing a variable amount of lost motion in the connections as shown in Fig. 4. In the latter case, the crank h<1> is connected to an idle lever h<3> mounted on the ratchet lever g, the movement being transmitted to the lever g only after the tail of the lever h<3> has come into contact with an adjustable stop h<4>.
Patent GB-190119391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Keys for Winding Clocks and Watches and the like
Inventor: BEGUELIN HENRY AUGUSTE
Filed: 1901-09-28
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 19,391. Beguelin, H. A. Sept. 28. Keys applicable to winding - squares of any size. A tube A, terminating in a larger tube M, contains a pair of self - separat- ing springs b, b<1>, which protrude a s jaws B, B<1> and are attached to a stem C within the larger tube. A spring R presses the stem back- wards, so that the jaws, having bevelled external lugs c, c' overlying the end of the small tube, are normally closed to- gether, and the grooves r, r<1> in them then form a square barrel for the smallest- sized winding-square.
Patent GB-190124566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Platforms of Cars.
Inventor: KING WILLIAM MARTIN
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 24,566. King, W. M. May 4, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Platforms, communication. - Relates to platform extensions or guards for closing the space above the steps of a vestibule car when the door is closed. Fig. 1 is a plan and Fig. 2 a transverse section, showing the door 6 closed and the guard 5 covering the space above the steps. On opening the door, the roller 30 in its edge engages the flange 19 of the guard, pushing it into the recess 4 beneath the platform 2. As the door is opened, a roller 26 carried by the arm 25 pivoted to the door traverses the groove 21 on the underside of the guard 5 and opens it. The guard has rollers 8, which run on the rails 7, and rollers 11 adapted to bear on opposite sides of the opening for the steps, or the guard may have ribs which run on rollers mounted on the car. Stops are fitted to limit the motion of the arm 25.
Patent GB-190126441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Easels.
Inventor: BEVIS ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 26,441. Bevis, A. W. Dec. 27. Easels. - A school easel is shown extended in Fig. 1 and folded up in Fig. 3. Front legs A, A', provided with adjustable blackboard rests or catches G, G<1>, and hinged back legs B, B' provided with similar but inverted catches G<11>, G<111>, are formed with holes to receive pins C', C" of a cross-piece C. Struts D, D' are hinged to the parts C, A, A<1>, and locked to the parts A, A<1> by means of hooks E, E'.