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Patent GB-189916198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Multiple Switchboards.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 16,198. Oppenheimer, H., [Actiengesellschaft Mix & Genest]. Aug. 9. Switchboards.-Multiple telephone switchboards are arranged with the complete set of jack strips spread over each two consecutive sections, as shown in I and II, and III and IV. The annunciators are arranged on the system of two steps forward and one back, this applying to each set of four sections of the board. The switchboard is described as having twelve sections, special testing- jacks being omitted, and the ordinary jacks taking the place of the same.
Patent GB-189921948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Devices for the Stoppers of Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Inventor: KOETTGEN WALTHER
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 21,948. K÷ttgen, W., and Preckelt, M. Nov. 2. Stoppers.-The lined cover-plug c is forced down on to the washer g by the hook a, which engages the front of it. The hook a is connected by the pivot in f with the lever e, the pin f passing through a slot in the hinged plate b. When the lever e is turned in a downward direction, the eccentric e', acting on the flange b<1> of the plate b, causes the hook a to be drawn down on the cover. The portion e<2> of the eccentric is flat, so that the lever remains in position when turned down. The plate b is hinged to the wire d surrounding the bottle neck. The rear link k is formed of two wires twisted round one another, their ends k<1> entering recesses in the cover, and their lower ends k<2> being turned round the ends of the wire d. In a modification, two levers e are employed, working in opposite directions on a common pivot f. A cover with a ground under surface may be employed in connection with a bottle having a ground neck. In this case a wire ring, passing round a groove in the cover, projects at the front so that the hook a can engage with it. In the case of a sheet-metal cover containing a disc of elastic material, the hook a engages a projection on the front of the cover. The rear of the cover may be engaged by a wire link, or a projection may extend downwards from it to the wire d. When the invention is applied to preserve tins, jars, &c., a spring arm, extending over the cover, is engaged by the hook a. This arm may consist of twisted wires o, Fig. 14, which embrace the central projection p on the cover n.
Patent GB-189922438-A (GB)
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM MURRAY
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 22,438. Miller, W. M. Nov. 10. Evaporating saccharine liquids etc.; heating, special means for. - Relates to evaporating- appliances such as may be used for evaporating saccharine and other liquors, and consists in the use of heated oils for conveying heat to the substances to be heated, the hot oil being supplied to a jacketed space surrounding the apparatus containing the substances to be treated, or caused to circulate through a coil immersed in the substances. By this means the process may be carried out at a regulated temperature, e.g., in the case of evaporating saccharine liquors, a mineral oil boiling at a temperature of 500‹ F. may be used.
Patent GB-190002785-A (GB)
Title: Improved Walking Stick-seat.
Inventor: ANDRASSY ANTON VON
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 2785. Andrasay, A. von. Feb. 12. Seals and stools.-Relates to a stool for artists, sportsmen, &c., convertible into a walking-stick. The three legs are pivoted by a joint piece having projecting pins and a centre part 13. The legs may be filled with wood, hollowed at 10 for lightness and having metal strengthening-strips 11. The handle 5 is secured to one leg by a socket shown in Fig. 3, the wood of the handle being expanded in the socket by a wedge 8. Each leg has a tip 1 with segmental plate 3 and socket 4. The spacing-block 13 gives sufficient space for the leather cover when the stool is folded up; the cover is then rolled round and secured by a strap.
Patent GB-190003913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Metering of Electricity.
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3913. Wright, A., and Reason Manufacturing Co. Feb. 28. Drawings to Specification. Current, energy, and quantity meters.-The whole or a part of the electric conductor of a maximumdemand indicator is used as a shunt resistance for a quantity or energy meter, in order to keep the total fall of pressure in supply-measuring apparatus as low as possible. The maximum indicator may be one in which liquid is caused to overflow into a measuring-tube by the expansion of gas heated by a main resistance, or one of the thermal or electromagnetic forms described in Specification No. 5451, A.D. 1895, or a strip of two metals carrying a plunger to displace liquid into a measuring-tube. The meter may be a mercury voltameter described in Specification No. 2222, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190005889-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Ensuring the Better Fitting or Women's Garments Worn Open.
Inventor: BOTTERMUND ALMA
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5889. Bottermund, A. March 29. Capes; cloaks and mantles coats and jackets; dresses. -Relates to jackets, mantles, capes, bodices, and the like, and consists in attaching to the inside of them a spring or clasp a, which will cause the garment to fit closely when the front is left unfastened.
Patent GB-190010975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steps or Treads for Railway or Tramway Carriages, Omnibuses, and other Vehicles, and for other Places where a Tread or Step is Exposed to Weather.
Inventor: MILNES GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,975. Milnes, G. F. June 16. Treads for vehicles, applicable for other purposes. The frame is preferably formed in one piece of angle, channel, T, or flat bar iron &c., and the tread comprises longitudinal bars C of metal on edge, with alternate spaces between them filled up with projecting wood or like slats D, the vacant spaces being left open for drainage, with occasional distance blocks E. The parts are connected by transverse bolts F.
Patent GB-190011586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 11,586. Smith, E. F. June 26. Reflectors ; reflector holders.-Consists in so mounting parabolic reflectors upon lamps that they may be adjusted in either a vertical or a horizontal direction relatively to the frame. The invention is described in connection with a cycle lamp. The vertical adjustment is effected by raising or lowering the vertical sleeve 23 on the lower end of the holder 12 upon the burner 8, and securing in the required position by a set-screw. Similarly, the horizontal adjustment is effected by securing by a set-screw 22 the pin 17 on the back of the reflector R in the horizontal sleeve 21 on the upper end of the holder 12. A plain glass 14, held in place by a wire 15, is used instead of a lens, ventilation holes 31 are provided, and the blackening of the reflector by the products of combustion is prevented by the use of a mica chimney 28, which projects somewhat below the flue 25, and is attached to the neck 29 of the laterally-perforated removable cap 26.
Patent GB-190016084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FELBEL JACOB
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 16,084. Felbel, J. Sept. 10. Type-writers.-Relates to the carriage scales of type-writers, and is described with reference to the " front-strike " machine shown in Fig. 1, where the numeral 18 designates the key levers, 17 the type-bar actuating-levers, 14 the type-bars, 24 the universal space-bar, 26 the escapement-dog rockerframe, 10 the escapement-wheel, and 9 the pinion engaging with the carriage-rack 8, which can be raised by depressing the release-key 35. The inking- ribbon 31<a> passes through a guide which carries it up to the printing-point each time a key is depressed. To the face of the carriage-driving spring drum 11 is secured by screws 52 a toothed wheel 51, which is held clear of the ratchet-wheel 54, which drives the inking-ribbon actuating- mechanism, by means of collars 53. The wheel 51 gears with a pinion 50 on a shaft 47, which carries at its forward end a bevel pinion 46 engaging with a bevel-wheel 45 formed on the side of a disc 39. The disc 39 is provided on its edge with a scale of numbers corresponding exactly with the carriage scale 33, and the position of the carriage is ascertained by reading the number exposed through the aperture 42 in the casing 41. The gearing is such that the periphery of the disc 39 is greater than length of the carriage scale, and the numbers can therefore be large and clear. The numbers may be marked on the side of the disc instead of the edge.
Patent GB-190017384-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Removing and Replacing the Plates of Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 17,384. Haddan, H. J., [Aktiebolaget Separator]. Oct. 1. Cream separators &c.-Relates to a device for removing the pile of insertion plates c from the drum for cleaning, and again inserting them in place. A set of bars e, corresponding to the ribs b on the feed-pipe a, and connected together by rings f, g, or by a cylinder, is placed over the end of the feed-pipe with the ends of the bars registering with the ribs ; the pile of p!ates is then slid on to the device and carried away. It may be held for cleaning in a holder m, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190017932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs, Graphophones and like Sound Recording and Reproducing Apparatus.
Inventor: CAHIT CHARLES FRANCOIS
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,932. Cahit, C. F. Oct. 9. Phonographs, graphophones, and like soundrecording instruments.-Relates to the diaphragms and accessories. The sound box a is provided with a nipple c, to which an india-rubber connection with the trumpet is made. The sound box is fitted with an india-rubber washer e and studs m near the central opening. A diaphragm f of mica &c. rests against the washer e, and is cemented to the studs m. External washers of paper, india-rubber, and paper respectively form a packing between the locking-ring b and the diaphragm. The outer face of the diaphragm is provided with a tool-carrying spider g which is attached near the edges of the diaphragm by cement.
Patent GB-190023895-A (GB)
Inventor: BELOT EMILE
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 23,895. Belot, E. Dec. 31. Packeting tea etc.; paper and like bags.-A paper, tinfoil, or other packet is made around a hollow former 2, which is then raised into a vertical position over a mould in a rotating mould wheel 14. It then receives a portion of the tea from a hopper 7, which is rammed down by a falling weight 9 that forces the packet off the former into a recess 3 in the wheel, together with a gummed seal or label z. The packet now passes to the next station, when it receives the remainder of its charge through a shoot 8 and is rammed by a rammer 10 operated by a toothed cam 56. At a third station 5 the packet is closed and sealed by blades 15, 16, 17, 18, and at the fourth station 6 the closed packet is ejected by raising the false bottom 13 of the recess. The packet-forming device is shown in plan in Figs. 3 and 4. The blank y is laid on the inclined table 1, and is folded around the former 2 by hinged plates 35, 36, 46, which are pressed around the former by rollers 44. Flanges 41, 47 on the plates fold three sides of the bottom of the packet, the fourth side being folded by a hinged flap 37. Paste may be applied to the longitudinal fold by a roller 81 mounted on an oscillating arm 84. The closing of the packet is effected by first the blade 15 and then by the blades 16, 17, being brought together by a forked lever carrying rollers 87, Fig. 9 ; finally, the lever 73 carries a book 77 which draws forward a plate 18 that completes the folding, and holds down the last flap until it reaches the fourth station. The plates 18 have pins 80 on their under surfaces which engage a star wheel 79. Labelling.-A number of bands or strips 3 are contained in a case 11 pivoted at 66 so as to be brought against a pasted band 12, which removes the nearest one and delivers it over the empty recess in the mould wheel.
Patent GB-190101927-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Alarum Clocks.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1927. Imray, O., [Hamburg-Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik]. Jan.28. Alarms.-The setting-dial f and hand z are set back from the dial i, so as well to clear the hour and minute hands. The setting-snail h is turned by gear having a knob k at the back of the case. The hour wheel q with its feeler t is pressed against the snail by a spring a, which constitutes the detent of the alarm train.
Patent GB-190108566-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Washing Clothes
Inventor: DUCKWORTH CALEB
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 8566. Duckworth, C., and Mudd, J. April 26. Washing plungers or dollies. - Fig. 3 shows a section of a dolly made of tinned iron &c. comprising two hollow cones a, b. The edges of the cones and of the air-holes d are covered by plates, rims, or bands e,f of copper, brass, or other incorrodible metal. The cones may be fluted longitudinally.
Patent GB-190113725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanding Chain-wheels
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 13,725. Feeny, V. I., [California Expansion Sprocket and Pulley Co.]. July 5. Chain-wheels, expanding, for variable-speed gear for motor cars &c. Each wheel consists of a pair of spiders 3 formed with guide-slots for slides 4, upon which are pivoted the driving-blocks 5. Each slide is traversed by an inclined rod 9, fixed at one end to a disc 11 and at the other to a boss 10. This is grooved to receive a forked lever by means of which the entire assemblage of rods may be moved to and fro along the shaft, for the purpose of varying the diameter of the wheel. The bosses for a pair of wheels geared together may be simultaneously moved in opposite directions by one lever pivoted between them. The blocks 5 are formed with approximately-flat sides terminating in points, and are adapted to tilt upon their pivots into engagement with the links of the chain.
Patent GB-190123203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gigs and Similar Vehicles
Inventor: KNOEBEL FRANZ
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 23,203. Kn÷bel, F., and Knobel, W. Nov. 16. Dogcarts and gigs; bodies; shafts; springs, bearing.-Relates to the body of a gig or similar vehicle and to its bearing-springs. The woodwork 2 of the body is secured to an internal metal framework, and external metal strips 4 are fixed on by screws passing through the woodwork into the metal framework. The rear part of the body is supported by a transverse spring 5, which rests on the ends 6 of backward extensions of the shafts 13. The shafts have rigid connections 8 with the ends of curved springs 7, which are secured to the axle 12 and are pivoted or otherwise connected at their other ends 9 to the shafts. The front part of the vehicle is suspended from the shafts by straps, and the parts are arranged to relieve the weight on the horse's back.
Patent GB-190203736-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Draught Preventer.
Inventor: DOULD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 3736. Dould, C. E. Feb. 13. Draught - excluders.-A strip B, fitted with a bearing-strip of rubber, piping, felt, or the like, is connected by links D and bell-crank levers E to a sliding rod G, which projects beyond the door or window A, and is forced inwards against a spring I when the end H comes in contact with the frame, or a striking-plate fixed to the frame. The levers E are pivoted to the bottom, top, or side of the door or window, or to a casing or cover plate.
Patent GB-190207039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuses.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 7039. Ferranti, S. Z. de. March 22. Cut-outs.-In order to prevent sudden rises of potential when a fuse blows, it is embedded in a badly-conducting material, such as plaster of Paris. The plaster may be strengthened, to prevent it from breaking down. Fig. 2 shows one construction. The fuse b connects terminals a, which are placed within but insulated from a tube e, and the plaster is cast around. Holes d are preferably formed, to serve as vents. Fig. 3 shows another form, in which the vent-boles d are transversely formed. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the terminals a are adapted to engage clip contacts, and the holder is fitted with a handle h.
Patent GB-190212330-A (GB)
Title: Electric Motor Starting Switch.
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 12,330. Rottenburg, L., and Paterson, Cooper, & Co. May 31. Switches.-The main switch arm is first closed by a projection on the rheostat arm, and held on against the action of a spring by a toggle-lever arrangement, and the rheostat arm can then be moved to cut out resistance. The toggle may be tripped by an over-load or under-load magnet. As shown in the Figure, the switch arm B and rheostat arm C are both pivoted at the same point. A fork on the handle (not shown) engages a projection C' on the arm C, and turns it to force the switch on by the projection C'. It can then be moved back over the resistance contacts G. The arm B is held on by the links H, P pivoted at i, i<1>, i<2> and shown as being in the dead centre. At M is the under-load magnet, which normally holds up the armature m, which, when it falls, strikes the link H, forcing it out of the dead centre and allowing the spring E to open the switch. M<1> is the over-load magnet, and, when it operates, the rod m<2> lifts the link H. An indicating-disc K on the shaft i, shown in dotted lines, serves to show which magnet has operated the switch. For opening the switch by hand, a push-switch P is provided for short-circuiting the magnet M.
Patent GB-190213190-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: TOWGOOD EDWARD TREHERNE
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 13,190. Towgood, E. T., Towgood, S. Y., and Allison, J. June 10. Tobacco pipes; tobacco pipe plugs.-Three blocks of pumice d, e, g are respectively placed in the bowl a, stem b, and mouthpiece c. The blocks e, g are perforated lengthwise, and are provided with fine metal rods h to facilitate handling. The block e may be the same thickness throughout, or may have an extension to fit the narrow part of the bore. The Provisional Specification states that a steel pin runs through the block in the stem, and projects into a recess in the mouthpiece block.
Patent GB-190213730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perforating Glass Bulbs.
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 13,730. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Burrows, W R.]. June 17. Incandescent lamps; vacuum t u b e s.-Apertures are formed in glass bulbs or tubes, for the attachment of exhaustion tubes, by applying a long slender blowpipe flame while a low steady air pressure is maintained in the bulbs &c., until the glass fuses and opens, whereupon the flame is diverted by the escaping air. The appa ratus shown is used the bulb being held down on a support ing ring 3 by a cap 5, lined with rubber and carried by a roc which slides ver tically in a bracket 4, and may be raisec by a cord conneo tion with a foot-lever. Air-pressure is maintained in the bulb by a tube 16 with a pinchcock, connecting the cap 5 to the blowpipe supply pipe ; air is permitted to escape from the tube 16 to the atmosphere by a second pinchcock, the pressure in the bulb being regulated by use of both pinchcocks. The flame is produced from a burner 13 by an air jet 11, these parts being connected together, and adjustable horizontally below the bulb by two lateral screws 14<a> and a rear screw 14<b> on a base.
Patent GB-190214714-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Developing, Fixing and Washing Photographic Films and other Flexible Picture Carriers
Inventor: FIEDLER RICHARD
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 14,714. Fiedler, R. July 1. Developing; fixing; washing.-Relates to the method of supporting lengths of film or prints for developing, fixing, or washing. The film is laid face downward on a supporting-strip S having thickened edges, the free end being secured in the slot z of a split roller r. When coiled into a spiral, as shown in Fig. 3, the spiral may be secured and developed &c. The strip S may be of transparent celluloid, india-rubber, oil cloth, sheet metal, &c. in plain, undulating, or corrugated form. In a modified form; the film &c. is supported by a metal spring, such as a broad clock spring.
Patent GB-190220149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Closing Aerated Water Receptacles or Apparatus
Inventor: CHOUANARD EDMOND
Filed: 1902-09-15
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 20,149. Chouanard, E. Sept. 15. Stoppers.-A receptacle a for making or containing aÙrated liquids is closed by a cap d provided with a washer i and with levers h carried by links pivoted to the cap on opposite sides, as shown. The levers have cam-shaped heads for bearing against two lugs c carried by a ring b fixed to the receptacle.
Patent GB-190220318-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Meal from Raw Horn or the like Suitable for the Production of a Homogeneous Horn Substance.
Inventor: BIERICH JOHANN GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 20,318. Bierich, J. G. Sept. 17. Horn &c., preparation of.-In the production of horn meal for the manufacture of a horn substance, raw horn, hoof, or similar waste, after being washed and dried, is subjected to a preliminary grinding, and is passed through a fine sieve, after which the sifted material is freed from iron particles by means of magnets and is passed between grinding-stones. The ground material is moistened with water before pressing, and oil or fat may be introduced in order to restore the moisture and fat lost during the drying and grinding operations. The coarse residue on the sieve is again subjected to the grinding and other operations.
Patent GB-190222912-A (GB)
Title: Compound Railway Rails.
Inventor: CRABB JAMES NEWTON
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 22,912. Crabb, J. N. Oct. 21. Rails; rail joints.- Rails are made in three sections substantially as shown, and the sections with square or mitered ends are laid to break joint and are bolted together. The web of the head part may be of equal thickness instead of being wedge-shaped.
Patent GB-190300075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: GUETTNER MAX
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 75. G³ttner, M., and Baeger, R. Jan. 1. Moving-beater apparatus.-Relates to continuousaction centrifugal machines for separating solids from liquids, applicable for the treatment of brewers' mash &c. The solid materials discharged from the drums 2 fall into a vat 60. The vat is fitted with stirring-blades 67 which are rotated in a frame 61 ; the frame is rotated about the shaft 1 by the gearing 68, 69, 70, 73, 74, and the blades by the engagement of pinions 76 on their shafts with a fixed circular rack 77. In the vat the solids are washed, and the liquid is pumped up and again passed through the centrifugal machine.