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Patent GB-189903064-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Portable Theodolites, Levels, and other Surveying Instruments.
Inventor: HALL GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 3064. Hall, G. A. Feb. 11. Surveying - instruments. -- Relates to levels, theodolites, telemeters, and like surveying-instruments. Tte telescope a has a square body, and a circular focussing-tube carrying the stadia wires. On the plate c, attached to the telescope, is a graduated semicircle read by a vernier e, which is adjusted by a milled head f and the spindle of which carries a spirit level. True level is set up by a slow-motion screw V acting on an arm t secured to the support g. The vertical spindle j is carried by three bridge-pieces k, k, k from a hemisphere l working in a cup m and secured in any desired position by a screw s. Round the rim of the cup a eircumferentor q is screwed. The hemisphere l carries a transparent spirit level o and compass n.
Patent GB-189911312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: MACKAY ROBERT
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 11,312. Mackay, R. May 31. Air, heating.-Fig. 1 shows an electric heater B arranged in an outlet pipe A for removing vitiated air. Fig. 3 shows a heater arranged in an inlet pipe A to raise the temperature of the incoming fresh air.
Patent GB-189913842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manifold Sheets.
Inventor: COPELAND ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 13,842. Copeland, R. J. July 4. Folding paper; type-writers.-Relates to manifold sheets for commercial transactions &c. on which an original and one or more duplicates may be written by aid of carbon paper placed between the plies, the duplicate having a margin for filing on a temporary binder when the original is detached. The sheets are adapted for use in typewriters of ordinary size. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the sheet forming the original 1 and the duplicate 2 is perforated or scored at 3 for detachment, and is folded along the line 4, which is the centre of the binding-margin of the duplicate sheet. The margin is provided with perforations 6 for placing on the posts of the temporary binder. In Fig. 2, the sheet forming the original 7 and duplicate 8 is perforated and folded at 9, and the margin 10 projects beyond the edge of the original sheet. The margin 10 may be folded over along its central line, or may be folded back under the sheet 8. Fig. 5 shows a triplicate sheet folded at 23 and 24, the two duplicate sheets having binding margins 25, 27 when the original 20 is detached along the line 26. In Fig. 14, the original 78 is attached at 81 to the duplicate 79, and the latter has a binding- margin 82 folded along its central line. A third sheet 83 is folded under the duplicate at 84, and may be used as a second original, of which a copy can be made on the back of the duplicate 79. A portion of the duplicate may be folded under so that a part only of the matter written on the original will be copied upon it. Other methods of folding &c. are described, in some of which the folds and binding margins are on the upper and lower edges, instead of on the sides of the sheets.
Patent GB-189922070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boots, Shoes and the like.
Inventor: MOTTERSHEAD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,070. Mottershead, W. H., and Mottershead, A. Nov. 4. Uppers.- Relates to the fastening of button - up boots and shoes. The edges of the opening abut as shown by dotted lines, and each is provided with a row of buttons. The fastening is effected by a loose piece C having buttonholes along each edge. By choosing a piece of suitable size, the shoe may be fastened across the instep with any desired degree of tightness.
Patent GB-190002582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MILLER THEODORE
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 2582. Miller, T. Feb. 9. Instantaneous generators. - A number of flat spirals, formed of tubes b, are arranged one above the other in a casing, being connected together to form a continuous channel. Water is forced in at the top, and superheated steam issues from the bottom. The spirals terminate at the centre and circumference in tubular boxes, suitably jointed together, which form the connections between one spiral and the next, and which are held together by long bolts e and f. Annular partitions within these boxes separate one pair from the next. The feedwater inlet pipe is fitted with a spring relief valve which opens at the maximum pressure required within the boiler. When this pressure is exceeded, the water escapes without entering the generator, and the pressure is thus automatically regulated. At starting, the gases from the furnace l or other source of heat are prevented from circulating among the tubes b, and diverted to the byepass flue o, by closing the rotary grid n and, by the same movement, opening the grid n<1>. The tubes b are thus gradually heated. The feed-pump is at first operated by hand, and afterwards automatically. A blow-off cock is fitted to the steam pipe, and arranged to be opened by the same movement which opens the grid n<1> and closes the grid n. The application of the generator to automobiles, steam launches, and portable engines is mentioned.
Patent GB-190005687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: CROSBY GEORGE HANNIBAL
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5687. Crosby, G. H. March 27. Pneumatic wheels; spring wheels; felloes or rims; hubs; spokes.-Relates to a pneumatic and spring wheel of the type shown in partial side elevation in Fig. 1. The hub a is provided with a series of r a d i a l cylinders a<2>, in each of which the cylindrical end a' of a spoke s slides. The cylinder is rendered airtight by means of a packing-gland a<5>, so that motion of the end a' is resisted by the enclosed air, in addition to which helical springs a<6> may be employed. A flattened part s' on each spoke allows it to bend in the plane of the wheel, but not transversely to it, and the outer end of each spoke is attached by a bolt r<2> to lugs r<1> on the rim A.
Patent GB-190006858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Manufacturing Ice.
Inventor: SCHOU HANS HENRIK
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6858. Schou, H. H. April 11. Ice-making.-Relates to the supply of cold and hot brine to the tanks and cells used in making slab ice. The cold brine from the pipe H is led into the cell C by the pipes F, N, and the hot brine from the pipe B is passed through the pipes A at the sides and bottom of the tank, and then into the cell through the box D and pipes E, N. A valve or the like G cuts off or regulates either or both the hot and the cold brine, aud the overflow pipe M from the cell C is also furnished with a valve &c. K, which directs the hot and the cold brine into separate channels. These valves may be connected to work together by a rod &c. R.
Patent GB-190007191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Printing Machines.
Inventor: FOERSTE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7191. F÷rste, F. April 18. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces; rotary machines.-Relates to machines having a flat type-bed on a rotary cylinder or carrier, cooperating with an impression cylinder, and consists in so mounting the type-bed that it may yield when in contact with the impression cylinder and adapt itself to it. Fig. 1 shows a section through a machine having an impression cylinder G and forme cylinder F. The flat forme bed C is in a gap of the cylinder F, and is pivoted on a shaft a carried by arms D fixed on the shaft b of the cylinder F. The type bed is pressed outwardly by springs c extending from the shaft a to a shaft d at the rear of the type bed. These springs press the type bed against the impression cylinder G, and when out of contact with the cylinder G the outward movement of the bed, due to the pressure of the springs c, is limited by fixed cam rings E engaging antifriction rollers on the ends of the shaft d. In a modification, the type bed is carried by frames which may yield to the pressure of springs, and a toothed segment fixed on the shaft of the cylinder engages a toothed rack on the rear side of the type bed.
Patent GB-190010881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Gauges.
Inventor: BURDEN WILLIAM HARRY
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 10,881. Burden, W. H. June 15. Pressure gauges.-Relates to the construction of gauges particularly adapted for use on traction engines and in other situations where they are subject to vibration. The connection F is made in one with the body of the casing, and the tube E is attached to a block D which is secured by a screw C on a leather, rubber, asbestos, composition, or other joint-making material, or bn a valve or V-seating on the casing. The end of the tube is connected by a rigid bar H to a slotted adjustable slide I', by which the quadrant operating the pointer is actuated. Figs. 2 and 4 show a modification of the indicating-mechanism. The bar H is bent at H<2>, and engages with a piece M on the spindle carrying the pointer. In a further modification, Fig. 5, the pointer spindle is pivoted in the block O, which is made of the form shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190011469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonograph Record Cylinders.
Inventor: PETIT ADEMOUR NAPOLEON
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 11,469. Petit, A. N. June 25. Drawings to Specification. Plastic compositions.-Phonograph record cylinders are provided with supports consisting of a mixture of shellac, clay, glue, and sawdust, with or without colouring-material.
Patent GB-190015320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flexible Connections for Pipes or Tubes.
Inventor: BATES LINDON WALLACE
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 15,320. Bates, L. W. Aug. 28. Ball-and-socket joints.-Relates to flexible connections or universal ball-and-socket joints for pipes or tubes such as are employed in suction dredging. The ring c is connected by pivot pins to the socket a of the ball joint, one pair of pins e being also connected to the spigot or ball part b by the wedge-shaped rods or brackets g. These brackets can be adjusted laterally. The packing- ring f is preferably a pneumatic tube provided with a suitable inflating-valve.
Patent GB-190016670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Die Stocks.
Inventor: LANDEKER CARL
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 16,670. Landeker, C., and Albert, F. Sept. 19. Stocks.-A die stock is made from sheet metal by stamping or punching out a blank 1, shown in dotted lines, and pressing over its edges to form the arms 6, and the guides 4 for the dies. The hole 2 is cut out when the blank is formed. Part of the sides are left upright to allow the dies to be inserted, and part of the bottom is dished at 3 to receive the nut 5 of the adjusting.screw.
Patent GB-190101215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors.
Inventor: CASMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 1215. Casman, C. Jan. 18. Axial shaft and reciprocating piston type. - Relates to engines of the type in which a shaft axially within the cylinder is rotated by means of a pin traversing a camgroove in the cylinder. To allow a large cam d to be used it is secured to the shaft e and is outside the cylinders a' of which there are preferably two pairs. Pistonrods c<1> connect the pistons b<1> in pairs and are furnished with pins i which slide in guide slots l in the casirg and in a zig-zag groove h of four lengths in the cam. The stroke of each piston produces a quarter revolution of the cam, and the four lengths of the groove are of equal length when steam is used, and of varying lengths when the engine is used as an explosive-gas engine to allow the required four-stroke cycle to take place. The cam is cut away so as to reduce its weight.
Patent GB-190101339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Vermin Traps.
Inventor: CRUICKSHANK ALEXANDER ALLAN
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 1339. Cruickshank, A. A. Jan. 21. Traps. - Relates to traps of the spring- jaw type, and consists in the application of springs between the jaws and the point at which the trap is secured to the ground or other place, to prevent injury to the captive animal. In the form shown in Fig. 3, spiral springs Hare interposed between the base-plate A and the plates E in which the jaws are pivoted. The springs H may be replaced by rubber or plate springs. In addition to or instead of the springs H, a coiled or other spring may be insorted in the chain usually employed to secure the base A to a stake driven into the ground.
Patent GB-190101550-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Adjustable Spanner.
Inventor: MIDDLEFELL WALTER
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 1550. Middlefell, W., and Pyett, E. Jan. 23. Spanners. - The jaws D are formed on a head pivoted at C to the handle A and provided with teeth E for engagement with a spring pawl G, which is pivoted at I and provided with a long tail K fitting into a groove in the handle. The tail, or a shorter projection for the fingers, enables the pawl to be disengaged for turning the head into the most convenient position for use. The pawl spring H may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190105346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Calcining Cement.
Inventor: LATHBURY BENJAMIN BRENTNALL
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5346. Lathbury, B. B., and Spackman, H. S. March 13. Cement kilns; pulverulentfuel fittings.-Relates to cement-calcining plant in which rotary kilns heated by the injection of powdered fuel are employed. The cement clinker discharged at the lower end 1 of the kiln is carried by an elevator 3 to a hopper 20, Figs. 1 and 4. from which it is fed by a distributer 21 into a cooler 4. The distributer consists of a double tumbling-bucket which alternately tips the material from the two quadrantshaped compartments 22 and at the same time prevents the passage of heated air from the cooler. The cooler 4 is of any suitable construction in which air forms the cooling-medium. Cold air is drawn into it through the pipe 19, and the hot air proceeding from it passes by a trunk 10 to the fan 8 which creates the fuel-feeding blast through the pipe 8 to the kiln. Pulverized fuel is stored in bins 5, and is fed by a screw conveyer 6 to a hopper 15, Fig. 6. A diaphragm 14 deflects the stream of fuel over the mouth of the nozzle 12 from which the blast of hot air issues carrying the fuel with it through the pipe 8.
Patent GB-190105474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Apparatus for Delivering Sweets and other Small Articles.
Inventor: JEFFREYS EDWARD AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 5474. Jeffreys, E. A. March 15. Sale apparatus; delivery mechanism.-In coinfreed apparatus for delivering sweets or other small articles B, a spoon D on a handle d' sliding in a ball E delivers the sweets &c. from a receptacle A to an outlet H, having a flap door S, to prevent stones or rubbish from being thrown into the receptacle A. A hopper or store R, having a locked lid r<1>, may be provided, and the receptacle A is closed by a plate C' and glass panes C<2> and C<3>. The ball E is carried in the forked part of a shaft F carrying an arm I with a pawl i<1> engaging a ratchet-wheel fixed to a cam K and riding loose on the shaft F, backward motion of the cam being prevented by a spring band P, pulled downwards by a spring p<1>. The spoon may be operated from the side by a handle on a spindle passing through the shaft F, to which it is connected by a pin and slot. Two or more spoons may be fixed to one spindle. Coin action; coin-tipping mechanism.-Motion of the shaft F is normally prevented by the engagement with the cam shoulder k<1> of a tooth l<2> on the weighted arm of a lever pivoted at l<1> and carrying a bucket M to receive a coin inserted at a slit O and guided by inclined plates o', o<2>. The weight of the coin causes the tooth l<2> to be liberated. As the cam rotates, its projecting part k' tilts the lever, and causes a crank m<2> to engage a stop m<3> and tilt the bucket against the action of a light spring m' until the coin falls into the chamber G.
Patent GB-190105715-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sparger.
Inventor: HEATON JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5715. Heaton, J. March 19. Spray-producers and spreaders. - Relates to spargers and particularly to those for use in brewing. The invention, as shown in plan in Fig. 1, consists in attaching to each or any of the main arms A. of the sparger an additional small sparger B which is mounted on the centre of each arm A in such a manner that it revolves independently of the arms A.
Patent GB-190105942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Gear for Cycles, Motor-cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: CORDNER ROBERT ALLEN
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5942. Cordner, R. A. March 21. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to treadle gearing for cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles. The pedals o', o<2> are fixed on racks m<1>, m<2> coupled by links k<1> and k<2> and springs n to bars l which are fitted in guideways e'. The racks are adapted to gear with and drive, on the down-stroke, the wheels d' fixed at the ends of the axle a, as shown in the case of the rack m<1>; on the upstroke they stand clear of the same, as shown in the case of the rack m'. The bars l are shown fitted with rollers r to run on the bottoms of the guideways, and with rollers q<1>, q<2> to run in grooves in the sides thereof. The upward motion of the racks may be produced by providing the pedals with toe-clips, or otherwise. Instead of mounting the racks so that they move bodily towards and away from the wheels, racks with pivoted teeth may be used ; or the wheels may be mounted on one-direction clutches.
Patent GB-190111521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Gumming of Envelope Blanks.
Inventor: SPROULE ROBERT FRITH
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 11,521. Sproule, R. F. June 5. Envelopes.-In order to straighten the gummed and dried flaps of envelope blanks, which have become bent during the gumming and drying operation, the blanks are passed by tapes b around a roller c of small diameter, near which is a rod and against which presses a larger roller d of indiarubber or other elastic material ; e and fare additional rollers for supporting the roller c.
Patent GB-190114183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-producers.
Inventor: TAYLOR MAURICE
Filed: 1901-07-11
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 14,183. Taylor, M. July 11. Gas-producers.- The internal parts of gas - producers working at a high temperature are so constructed and arranged that they may be readily renewed. The refractory lining is made in two parts f and s, the former of which is contained in a ring e, resting on a " washer " n which is supported on transverse, curved bars o. The upper part s rests on the ring e. Surrounding the ring e is a ring k, an annular space being left through which air and steam supplied at h pass to the ashpit. The washer n, with the ring k and the lower part f of the lining, may be removed through the door r. The upper part s of the lining, with the ring e, may be exposed by removing the casing a from the base d. The space between the lining s and the casing is packed with a grouting or cement of refractory earth. The invention is specially applicable to producers used for supplying gas engines as described in Specification No. 1858, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines].
Patent GB-190202972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2972. Tangyes, Ltd., and Robson, J. Feb. 5. Drawings to Specification. Transmitting-mechanism.-The degree of opening of an oscillating cylindrical throttle valve, supplying an internal-combustion engine, is controlled by altering the length of the operating link by inserting in it a lefc and right handed screw coupling which is controlled by the governor.
Patent GB-190203634-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Arrangement of Railway for Recreation.
Inventor: CRIST WILLIAM EUGENE
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3634. Crist, W. E. Feb. 12. Grant of Patent refused. Railways for recreation.-Rails are arranged on suitable staging l, so as to form an endless track with inclines &c., and, at one part, are formed into a loop, as shown in Fig. 5, round which a car s is driven by the momentum acquired in running down a steep incline. The rail beds j are formed of a laminated series of boards secured together and connected by sleepers k, which carry, at required places, brackets p provided with guard rails q, the car having wheels u engaging therewith. The car is sometimes fitted with pawls to engage ratchet teeth on rails r, so as to prevent it from running backwards. The car is raised from the lowest to the highest level by a suitable motor &c., from which it is disengaged before it descends the incline leading to the loop.
Patent GB-190203864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Apparatus for Distributing Manure, Gravel, and other Substances.
Inventor: GITTINS JOHN COLEMERE
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3864. Gittins, J. C., and King, G. W., [trading as American Speciality Co.]. Feb. 14. Gravel and the like, scattering.-Relates to apparatus, constructed as a four-wheeled vehicle, for distributing manure, gravel, and like substances. The bottom 1 consists of a series of hinged slats supported on a series of rollers 4. A board 6 forming the front of the wagon is attached to, and travels with, the bottom 1. The rear board 2 is supported on pivoted levers 25, and can be raised or lowered by a lever 26 and cams 27. The distribution is effected by a rotary spiked drum 3. The moving parts are all driven by gearing actuated from the main axle 15. Speed gearing is provided for driving the moving bottom 1 so that the rate of discharge can be regulated. A hand-lever 17 actuates the clutches for the driving-mechanism of the distributing-roller 3 and the bottom 1 in such a way that the roller 3 is started before the bottom 1 is moved. A stop 34 is fixed on the chain connecting the ends of the bottom 1, and, when all the manure has been distributed, comes into contact with a tail 35 of the lever 17 and throws all the mechanism out of action.
Patent GB-190203972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire-drawing and in the Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SLINGER ROBERT PERCIVAL
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 3972. Slinger, R. P., and Crowther, J. Feb. 17. Drawing.-A drawing-drum is made in two parts A, B connected by a differential or balance gear, so that wire may be reduced two sizes at one operation by causing it to pass through two holes in a draw-plate, the wire passing from one die round the drum A, then over a tension pulley and through the second die, to the drum B. The balance gear, which allows for the difference in speed and pull in the wire from the two dies, consists of a disc L fast on the driving-shaft U, and carrying pinions F engaging bevel-wheels D<1>, D' on the drums which are loose on the shaft. The wheel D' has a brake surface with which engage brake blocks I held in place by springs and toggle levers J, which allow the drum to rotate freely in the forward direction but prevent its rotation in the opposite direction.