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Patent GB-189916382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Spindles and the Driving of the same by Electricity.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 16,382. Lorrain, J. G., [Sawyer, H. B., and Robb, R.]. Aug. 11. Spindle apparatus. - Relates to electrically - operated spinning- machines. Each of the spindles is driven by an alternating-current motor of the induction type, so arranged that the spindle will remain properly balanced when running at a high speed and will also have its speed automatically regulated according to the diameter of the bobbin and the strength of the thread with relation to the strain upon it. The several s p i n d l e motors, as well as the main motor which drives the feed-rolls, are provided with brakes which may be simultaneously operated by.the same means as the controlling - switch. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the combined spindle and motor. The spindle A carrying the bobbin B rests upon a step bearing L, and runs in a tubular bearing M, which is yieldingly connected to the step bearing and automatically adjustable with relation thereto. Upon the lower part of the spindle is mounted the rotor K of an induction motor, this rotor consisting of a laminated iron cylinder carrying conductors K<1> forming a closed circuit. Surrounding this is the stator G, consisting of a laminated ring provided with inwardly-projecting pole-pieces and wound with four coils or sets of coils, arranged so as to produce a rotating magnetic field when supplied with two-phase alternating currents. The air gap between the rotor and stator increases slightly in width from below upwards, so as to allow of the proper gyratory movement of the spindle. To protect the motors from dust &c., and prevent withdrawal of the spindles and rotors when removing the bobbins, they are enclosed by guard plates V and W, hinged at a and b respectively. Fig. 7 illustrates the manner in which the spindle brakes of the main motor brake are operated simultaneously from the shaft of the controlling-switch: The spindle brakes consist of a number of fingers 0 carried by a rock-shaft L whereby, in stopping the machine, each of the rotors B is lifted until it strikes a stop C' on the stator or frame. The requisite movement is given to the rock-shaft by a weighted lever M supported by a chain m<1> from the shaft which carries the switch contacts X', X', X<3>, X<4>. The main motor shaft K carries a disc J, to which brake blocks J', J', carried by a weighted lever M', are applied in a similar manner.
Patent GB-189918623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Tubes.
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT EDWIN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 18,623. Wainwright, E. T. Sept. 15. Metal pipes and tubes.-Tubes for the conveyance of gas or water or for other purposes are made from helically-coiled puddled iron bars. The coils may overlap at the edges as shown in Fig. 1, or the coils may be plain, or a tube may be built up of two coiled tubes as shown in Fig. 3, or a coiled tube may enclose a plain or ordinary tube. The tube formed direct from the puddled bar and coiled on a mandrel is reduced in diameter in the working or rolling, and the helices are welded together.
Patent GB-190005767-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Carrier for Globes or Glasses of Electric, Gas, or Oil Lamps.
Inventor: STANLEY EADLEY
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 5767. Stanley, E. March 27. Globe holders.-In gas and oil lamps, the entrance of water or liquid is prevented by clamping the flange of the globe I between indiarubber or asbestos washers B, K, the globe being secured by semicircular jaws C, D, which are pivoted at E to the body A, and are clamped at F by a screw passing through slots G in the thinned ends H of the jaws. When the invention is applied to upright instead of to pendent lamps, the body A is formed with an internal flange to intercept liquid. As applied to gas and oil lamps, holes are provided in the body A for admitting air and draining off water of condensation or other liquid.
Patent GB-190008466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee and Tea Infusers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 8466. Boult, A. J., [Campbell, A.]. May 8. Tea, coffee, &c. making apparatus. - The tea or coffee is put into the perforated container C, which is secured by the chain D to the rotary knob E, so that the container may be withdrawn from the liquid when desired.
Patent GB-190009293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD GEORGE FRANKLIN
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9293. Butterfield, G. F. May 19. Soles; heels.-Relates to the attachment of rubber soles and heels. To the inner sole is secured, by sewing, stapling, or otherwise, a flexible metallic layer C, which may consist of wire gauze or plain or perforated sheet metal. The sole, with or without a heel, is vulcanized to this metallic layer.
Patent GB-190012592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Receptacles.
Inventor: DOREMUS WILLARD DELMONT
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,592. Doremus, W. D. Dec. 16, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c, Act, A.D. 1883]. Match receptacles. -A receptacle for matches comprises a stand 6, having an inclined portion 8, forming the floor of the receptacle and provided with parallel ribs 9, along which the matches travel towards terminal recesses 10. The side portions 13, 14 of the receptacle, Fig. 1, are provided with flanges 15 which h partially cover the lower ends of the bottom of the receptacle. A cover 7, provided with an aperture 7<a>, is hinged upon a pin 17, which also supports a shutter 16, corrugated on its inner face 20 and cut away at 22, to facilitate the passage of the matches. The oscillations of the shutter 16 may be limited by means of stops 18, 19, Fig. 1, the stops 19 being formed on flanges extending from the sides of the shutter. The matches within the receptacle are agitated when the shutter 16 is oscillated, and a single layer of matches is caused to travel towards the recesses 10, whence they can be withdrawn. In a modification, the shutter extends across the whole front of the receptacle, and is provided with wings embracing the sides of the receptacle ; this shutter is oscillated by means of a lever which works between stops.
Patent GB-190012898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor and other Road Carriages.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,898. Newton, P. A., [Perret, F. A.]. July 17. Undercarriages.-Relates to the construction of the frame. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 a rear elevation, of a motor vehicle with the invention applied. The fixed axle tubes 10 are reinforced at the ends, and are surmounted by curved bars F rising from the strengthened ends and supporting the bearing-springs at the middle. Attached to the axle tubes and meeting at their apices are a pair of V-shaped frames composed of bars H and brace bars 12. These frames are pivoted together where they meet, and are also connected by bars 13, this mode of connection permitting the axles to accommodate themselves to uneven roads.
Patent GB-190015932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Concrete Piles.
Inventor: MOUCHEL GUSTAVE LOUIS
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 15,932. Mouchel, G. L. Sept. 7. Piles.-Relates to means for connecting together the lengths of a concrete pile, shown in Fig. 3 applied to a hollow concrete and metal pile of the kind described in Specification No. 4548, A.D. 1900. The lowest length of the pile is provided near its upper end with perforated diaphragms 5, 6, of which the upper one forms the base of a cavity 8 in the end of the length. A similar cavity 16 is formed in the lower end of the second length 15, so that, after the lowest length has been driven into position, the second length can be connected by means of a concrete and metal core 11 placed in the cavities. The core has broken ribs 13, which fit the cavities, and an extension 14 projects through the diaphragms 5, 6. The two lengths are additionally connected by a metallic collar 19, and by forked metallic rods 7, which project from the ends and embed themselves in quick-setting cement 21, which may be forced down the pipe 20. In solid concrete piles which have embedded metallic skeletons 3, the metallic rods may project beyond the lower end of each length, and enter tubes embedded in the upper end of the next lower length, so as to connect together the skeletons of adjacent lengths.
Patent GB-190022139-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Slabs, and Plates, of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: HATSCHEK LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 22,139. Hatschek, L. Dec. 5. Slabs.-Relates to the manufacture of slabs or plates of artificial stone. The materials employed consist of fibrous material of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin together with a dilute mixture of hydraulic binding-substances, such as hydraulic lime or Portland cement, the setting of which is delayed by the addition of unburnt gypsum, or otherwise. The fibres may be subjected to a preliminary chemical treatment, to facilitate the binding action. Thus, cellulose fibres may be treated with sodium or other silicate, while glass or slag wool may be roughened with hydrofluoric acid. The mixture of fibre and cement is placed in the tank a and is supplied by a sieve drum b to the surface of an endless band c, which conveys it between pressure rolls e, and finally deposits it in a series of layers on a drum d, provided with a pressure roll y. The plate thus formed is stripped from the drum and cut into suitable pieces, which are embossed, shaped, stamped, &c. and allowed to harden.
Patent GB-190110094-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Fastening and Regulating Blind Cords and the like.
Inventor: BISCOE HENRY STAFFORD TYNDALE
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 10,094. Biscoe, H. S. T. May 15. Window blinds.- An adjustable device for holding blind cords and the like is shown in Fig. 2. A plate a is secured to the window frame or the like and has perforated lugs b containing a sliding rod d, the top end of which is bent over to hold the cord pulley g and the bottom end is screwed and fitted with a spring i and adjusting nut h.
Patent GB-190110150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridges for Musical Instruments and the like
Inventor: JACKSON EDWARD ELLIS
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,150. Jackson, E. E. May 16. Banjoes, mandolins, dulcimers, violins, and like instruments.-Relates to bridges for stringed musical instruments, and is shown applied to bridges for banjoes, violins, mandolins, and dulcimers in Figs. 1, 6, 8, and 14 respectively. The strings are supported on metal or like bell-shaped cups a, which rest on the vellum belly or equivalent part of the instrument. When a number of cups are used, they are connected together by rods c of soft iron, vulcanized fibre or the like. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the cups a lie within cut-away parts of the ordinary wooden mandolin bridge A.
Patent GB-190115654-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Railway Chair Key or Wedge.
Inventor: BRIMER JOHN
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,654. Brimer, J. Aug. 2. Chair keys or wedges. - A wedgeshaped opening B is cut in the end of the ordinary wooden key, and is filled by an expanding or filling-up piece of corresponding form.
Patent GB-190117951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Turbines
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1901-09-07
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,951. Stumpf, J. Sept. 7. Steam &c. turbines ; impact-wheels. - Relates to turbines or impact-wheels driven by steam, air, gas, or water, and of the kind in which a row of jets impinge on one or more rows of semicircular buckets formed in the wheel rim. The jet passages b, Fig. 1, are rectangular in cross-section, and deliver a practically-continuous jet on to the wheel A. To prevent loss of energy and to balance the wheel, the buckets d, Fig. 9, are made in pairs with a sharp dividing-edge e, and the partitions h, Fig. 10, between the buckets are cut away so as to leave thin parallel-sided walls k as shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190122815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Breaks.
Inventor: PASS ERNEST DE
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 22,815. De Pass, E., [Soc. Anon. des Freins "Stop"]. Nov. 12. Brakes.-Relates to the brake apparatus described in Specification No. 13,339, A.D. 1901, and consists in simplifying certain parts and rendering the whole applicable to compressed-air brakes of the Wenger or Westinghouse type. The levers s, o are combined as one, and carry the weight y, while the spring-rod u forms part of the hollow rod of the piston r, and receives the rod of the small piston r<1>. These differential pistons are arranged in the cylinder 17, which is connected with the train-pipe 1 while the rod of the piston r<1> is connected to the pivoted lever 14 attached to the rope 9. On venting the pipe 1, the air pressure between the pistons r, r' causes the rod u to descend and apply first the roller k to the sleeve p, and then the other roller to the wheel tyre, causing the multiplying-gear to pull the rope 9 and cause the piston r<1> to descend and compress the air above the piston r, thereby increasing the pressure on the roller k until the wheels are about to skid, when the action of the multiplying-gear ceases and the piston r<1> returns again. Fig. 2 shows the application to apparatus of the Wenger type in which the brakes are applied when the pistons 20, 21 approach each other. The cylinder 17 is in valve-controlled connection with the train-pipe 1, and has pipes leading to the ends of the brake cylinder. Fig. 3 shows an enlarged sectional view of the controlling-valve 25, which has a bored stem 26 passing through the perforated plug 27 and is applicable in connection with the triple valves of the Westinghouse system. The cylinder 17 may form part of the auxiliary reservoir. Fig. 6 shows a spring-pressed valve 40 suitable for rapid-action Westinghouse brakes. Fig. 7 shows the multiplying-gear, in which one end of the rope 9 is attached to a loose drum 45, which is driven by the wheel of the vehicle when the multiplying-gear 7 has brought the roller 46 into contact with the flange of the wheel. Fig. 8 shows an arrangement of toggle-levers connected to a piston 58 in the auxiliary reservoir 33, whereby the movements of the vehicle under its load automatically regulates the braking power, while Fig. 9 shows an elastic connection between the lever a and the rope i and replaces the device described in the Specification quoted. Fig. 10 shows a controlling-device for the sand box. The piston 63* is normally depressed by air pressure, but, when the train-pipe has been vented to a certain extent, the spring 65 lifts the piston and operates the lever 64 which controls the action of the sand box.
Patent GB-190126527-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Level and Angle Indicator.
Inventor: SCHLABERG CARL
Filed: 1901-12-28
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 26,527. Schlaberg, C. Dec. 28. Clinometers; levels. - Within a block a are mounted a level f and a weighted pivoted needle c to read off angles against the scale b.
Patent GB-190202977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Burners of Oil Lamps and Oil Stoves.
Inventor: GUYS JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2977. Guys, J. Feb. 5. O i l burners. - Relates to burners for oil lamps and oil stoves. To prevent the wick from being accidentally lowered into the reservoir, and to facilitate the insertion of the wick, one side of the wick-tube F is extended at G, and one or more slotted spring or gravity catches B are so pivoted to the burner body A that they fall over, when the wick is lowered too far, and lock the wickraising spindle C, as shown in Fig. 3. The extension G may be formed with finger - pieces and a wick-guide, and additional bearings may be provided to prevent long wick-raising spindles from being bent by the pressure of the wick.
Patent GB-190209171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Tyres and Rims of Wheels for Velocipedes and other Vehicles
Inventor: SMITH GODFREY GARRETT
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 9171. Smith, G. G. April 21. Tyres, pneumatic &c, felloes or rims.-Relates to tyres which are protected by a tread a of iron, rubber, felt, or the like. In the T-sectioned form of tread shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the flange b has radial slots f, in which work bolts connecting the two parts of the rim c, and between the rim and tread air tubes h are placed. The modified form shown in Fig. 4 comprises a U-sectioned tread a, between which and the slotted rim c rubber balls or rings h are placed.
Patent GB-190214868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Motors
Inventor: PATSCHKE ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-07-03
Abstract: 14,868. Patschke, A. July 3. Annular - chamber type ; impact - wheels. - An impact-wheel turbine of ordinary construction is combined with a rotary engine of special design. The driving-shaft b, Figs. 1 and 2, carries the turbine wheel c, which is driven by a jet nozzle o'. The exhaust steam passes into a chamber p<3>, containing distributing and expansion valves q, q<1>, and thence to the rotary-engine chamber h. The rotary-engine piston-vane a is mounted on the main shaft, and has a balance weight a<1>, and slides through packing - pieces e, in an eccentricallymounted drum d. The chamber has inlet and exhaust apertures i, i', and has a packing-dog k connected to a packing-ring k<1>, encircling the drum. The turbine wheel contains a governor having two spring-pressed sleeves u, adapted, when forced outwards, to rotate by means of racks a sleeve b<2> on the shaft, and so give an axial movement to the inner rotary valve q, which causes its ports i<2>, Fig. 9, partially to align with the ports i<3> of the outer valve q<1>, adjusted by hand. The shaft has a collar b<3> arranged in a chamber to which steam can be admitted to balance the lateral pressure.
Patent GB-190219931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Bake-ovens
Inventor: NESTOR JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-12
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 19,931. Nestor, J. Sept. 12. Oven furnaces. - Fig. 1 shows a front elevation, Fig. 2 a rear elevation, with the brickwork removed, and Fig. 3 a vertical section of a portable baking-oven. The baking-compartments 4 are arranged over the fireboxes 2, between which is a warming-compartment 3. A supplemental heating - chamber 5 is arranged over the compartment 3 and between the compartments 4. Each compartment is provided with a door 6, and with horizontally-adjustable supporting-plates 7. The cover of each compartment con. sists of two plates 8, the space between which is filled with sand. A layer of brick round the edges, and forming part of the bottom of each compartment, is provided with a metallic casing 10 inclosing a sand filling. A lower plate 12 is secured to the casing 10, and a perforated plate 13 rests on the upper edge of the casing, so that heat can readily pass from the fire-box to the compartment above. The gases are conducted from the firehoxes by pipes 14 which rise in the rear of the compartments 4 ; the pipes are bifurcated and then converge so as to form diamond-shaped figures 15, 16, the outlet pipes 17 leading to a common outlet 18. Pipes 19,20 at the upper and central corners of the diamonds lead into the oven 5 and also communicate with each other. The pipes 19 extend downwards to the centre of the oven 5 and there unite and form an outlet pipe 20<1> passing out at the top of the oven. Dampers 21 in the pipes 19, 20 are opened, and dampers 22 in the outlet pipes 17 closed when the oven 5 is to be heated. A removable cap closing an aperture at the junction of the pipes 19 enables these pipes to be cleaned when desired. Horizontally-sliding dampers 24 in the walls between the compartments allow the oven 5 to be placed in direct communication with the compartments 4. Any desired number of compartments 4 separated by ovens 5 may be employed.
Patent GB-190223175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ignition Devices for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: JENATZY CAMILLE
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 23,175. Jenatzy, C. Oct. 23. Gas and like engines, igniting in. An electric circuit is completed by a cam 0, and excites an electromagnet A, which immediately breaks the circuit between the sparking- points s I, J in the cylinder by attracting the armature D which engages the lever F. When the engine is running slowly, the armature vibrates, and breaks the circuit several times. A self-induced current in the magnet coils augments the spark.
Patent GB-190224328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: BOWEN FRANK EUSTACE WILKINS
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-11-06
Abstract: 24,328. Bowen, F. E. W. Nov. 6. Incandescent lamps.- In a lamp for high-tension currents two or more coiled filaments are employed, wound in opposit e directions. As shown in the Figure, the coils a, b are connected to the terminals c, d and to a suitable conductor e, supported on an insulating-pillar f. The coils are wound in opposite directions, thus obviating magnetic attraction. They are prepared by winding them on carbon rods, before carbonization. More than two coils may be used, arranged in the above way, and the support may take a different form or be entirely dispensed with. The Provisional Specification describes also a small insulating-shield fixed between the coils near their base, to prevent the current from leaping across.
Patent GB-190226937-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cigar Cutter.
Inventor: DIXON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-12-05
Abstract: 26,937. Dixon, W. J. Dec. 6. Cigar piercers.-A case B resembling, according to f a n c y, a champagne bottle, gun-shell, ships' mortar, or other hollow article and holding a hollow cone I into which the end of the cigar X is thrust, contains a central pin or awl E, fixed or sliding, which impales the cigar, and a pair of side arms F bearing points, or blades, which prick or cut into the cigar laterally when they are operated by pressure on protruding knobs G, springs being provided to re-set them.
Patent GB-190302486-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method or Means for Lubricating Loose Pulleys, Rollers or the like.
Inventor: WATSON CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 2486. Watson, C. E., and Turner, H. L. Feb. 2. Lubricating. - L o o s e pulleys, rollers, sheaves, and the like A are lubricated by an arrangement such as that shown in Fig. 1. The pulley &c. is fitted with a bush B, having perforations E fitted with leather, asbestos, or other suitable porous material. At the centre of the pulley &c. and surrounding the bush, is a hollow space D, into which the oil or other lubricant is poured through an aperture made in the tread, as shown, or in the end of the pulley &c., and closed by a plug F. Grooves C in the pulley &c., or in the bush, extend at each side of the space D. The filling-aperture may be fitted with a tube which extends into the space D.