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Patent GB-190012358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sounding Apparatus.
Inventor: JAMES SAMUEL HUBBARD
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 12,358. James, S. H. July 9. Sounding-apparatus.-Relates to the " kite" type of sounding-apparatus, mention being made of Specifications No. 381, A.D. 1878, No. 6134, A.D. 1888, and No. 17,124, A.D. 1890. The line is formed of a steel tape, Fig. 1, cut away at y, y, in which there may be holes or slots H, H. This tape is wound like a watch spring on a narrow flanged winch, led under a roller geared to a counter, and thence passed to the fair-lead pulley F, Fig. 6, where a twisted slot in the arm T turns its edge on to the water. The pulley is supported in a steelyard y, pivoted at P, which is connected to an alarm. The form of kite shown in Fig. 3 is a flat triangular plate with a high central pin S sloped in front. The trigger T, T<1> is arranged so that the pressure of water on its upper part is greater than that on the lower, so as to tend to keep it engaged and allow a light spring clip b to be used to hold it so. The bridle is dispensed with, the line being connected directly at V. L is a loose line for keeping connection after the trigger has been tripped. To allow of its floating if the connections are accidentally severed, the kite may be formed on a hollow cylinder or of the form described in Specification No. 17,124, A.D. 1890, with a hollow cylinder lying in the angle. This cylinder is filled with compressed air or gas to prevent collapse. The same form may be used with a bridle, one part of which is attached to a high pin fitted to its rear end.
Patent GB-190013162-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Burner of the Bunsen Type.
Inventor: TRESENREUTER GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 13,162. Tresenreuter, G. July 20. Gas burners, atmospheric. - Burners of the Bunsen type, suitable for incandescent gas lighting, cooking, heating, and other purposes, are formed with a special device between the inlets for the gas and air (both of which are under pressure) and the actual burner. The gas inlet d and air inlet e pass into a vertical ring b, which is perforated on its inner side and is enclosed by a casing f, having perforations g at its centre and covered externally with sound-deadening material, such as felt h. This casing is surrounded by the internally feltlined casing k, from which extends a cylindrical part m carrying the actual burner a. The air and gas mix in the ring b, escape to the inner casing, where they further mix, and then pass to the outer uasing, and through openings n to the burner tf.
Patent GB-190018775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves applicable to Air and like Motors with Oscillating Cylinders.
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 18,775. Evans, G. C., and New Taite Howard Pneumatic Tool Co. Oct. 20. Drilling.-Relates to reversing valve gear for a rotary compressed-air engine for drills &c., of the kind described in Specification No. 8038, A.D. 1897. A fixed eccentric crank a' is surrounded by a rotary frame b which carries three oscillating cylinders c pivoted on tubular valves d secured to the frame by means of pins e. The valves are divided by a median partition into an upper live air chamber with one port f, Fig. 3, and a lower exhaust chamber with two ports g. Each valve is enclosed in a sleeve h, Fig. 5, with ports h<1> leading to the cylinder, and by operating an external handle k<3>, Fig. 1, which works a double pawl k engaging with a toothed wheel l carried by the frame and also with a circular rack j gearing with toothed segments on the valves, the valves can be set for forward or reversed running. The Provisional Specification describes a different arrangement of toothed gearing for setting the valves, and also mentions the use of a longitudinally-partitioned valve.
Patent GB-190023880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevators.
Inventor: GARY JEFFERSON
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 23,880. Gary, J. Dec. 31. Lifts, cage. The well of the shaft is fitted with a fixed central screw 4 and the cage with a central screwed sleeve 5, which, in a motor chamber below the cage, is fixed to a drum 7, one flange of which is made with teeth to engage with pinions 11 on the shafts of motors M. Fluid is supplied to the motors by a flexible pipe 15. The drum is also fitted with a band-brake. To prevent lateral deformation of the screw 4 in the case of deep shafts, it is made with a tbreadless section 4<1>. Two cross beams 19, 19<1> are fitted with a loose screwed collar 20, to engage the screw 4 and rods 21, pushed outwards by springs 23. The ends of the collars 20, 20<1>, facing the cage, and the two ends of the sleeve 5 are cut to form clutches. As the cage ascends, therefore, from the position shown, it carries the lower beam with it. When the upper end of the sleeve 5 reaches the beam 19, it engages with the collar 20, after which the beam is pushed upwards in front of the cage. The lower beam rises until it reaches the section 4<1>, when it ceases to travel with the cage, being supported in position by the rods 21. The reverse action takes place as the cage descends, the lower beam being replaced by the upper one.
Patent GB-190102576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2576. Merryweather, J. C., and Harris, G. W. Feb. 6. Well pumps; valves.-Consists of means for withdrawing the suction valve of a reciprocating pump, and is especially applicable to pumps placed in wells or bore-holes, and having a rising pipe big enough to allow of the withdrawal of the piston through it. The suction valve 3 is connected to the piston 2 by a chain, or by the telescopic arrangement shown, so that the valve can be removed with the piston. When a chain is used, the valve carries a cup to receive the loose coils. According to the Provisional Specification, the rod 4 may be secured to the top of the valve, and the tube 5 to the bottom of the piston.
Patent GB-190104709-A (GB)
Title: Sound and Fire Proof Walls for use in connection with Telephone Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHAEFFER HANS
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 4709. Schõffer, H. March 5. Telephones.-Relates to telephone cabinets and boards for mounting telephonic apparatus. The partitions forming the cabinet consist of fireproof wooden frames a, in which a zig-zag b of barbed wire is fixed, the space being filled up with a mixture of plaster of Paris, shavings, sawdust, cork refuse, and magnesite. Fireproof wooden faces may be secured on the frames.
Patent GB-190109183-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Treating Liquids with Ozone for Sterilising and other purposes.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 9183. Bloxam, A. G., [Dillan, E.]. May 3. Ozone.-Air is driven by a fan v through a drying-apparatus f and an ozonizer o to a tower s, in which it meets water or other liquid to be treated and whence the air returns to the fan v by a pipe g. An opening at t allows the efflux of a certain amount of air, and a corresponding quantity is admitted by a regulating-cock z. The liquid to be treated is supplied to the top of the tower by a pump c, and escapes into a vessel b, from whence it is forced by a pump d into an elevated reservoir.
Patent GB-190113792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Making Shaped Cutting Tools and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: JAGDMANN HUGO
Filed: 1901-07-06
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 13,792. Jagdmann, H. July 6. Milling.-Relates to the manufacture of cutters for use in profiling small metal articles such as numerals, letters, or the outer contours of figure discs for counting machines. A small cutter a, Figs. 1 and 4, is carried by a spindle rotating in a frame c and driven by a pulley r and suitable tension cords to allow free movement of the frame, which is supported on pivots h carried by a yoke i, supported by pivots l on the frame m. A handle rod e extends from the frame c coaxially with the cutter spindle, and is moved in contact with a templet p, which is an enlargement of the desired contour. The cutter blank v is mounted on a spindle w having a division plate x and carried by a slide-rest y capable of adjustment in three directions at right-angles. Fig. 4 shows the contour being formed by the cylindrical portion of the cutter a, the end forming the teeth. Fig. 5 shows a shaped cutter for producing half the outline of a figure eight. The size of the cutter produced depends on the distances of the templet and blank from the pivots h, and on the size of the templet. The templet may be prepared by the aid of an enlarged photograph of the article to be made by the shaped cutter. The photograph may be taken directly on sheet metal from which the templet is cut.
Patent GB-190116923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Meters.
Inventor: WRIGHT GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 16,923. Wright, G. E., and Sutherland, A. G. Aug. 23. Meters.-Dry or diaphragm meters are formed with a small diaphragm head e concentrically fixed upon a flexible flat disc a of skin, leather, &c., which is screwed at its circumference to a rigid neck b by clamping it between a fixed ring g and a loose metal band or ring d, the clamping be in g effected by beading over the outer end c upon the ring d.
Patent GB-190117177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Vehicles
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 17,177. Lake, H. H., [Motormobile Co.]. Aug. 27. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the suspension of the motor and construction of the transmission gear, the object being to make the transmission of power independent of the side or forward pitching of the carriage body. Figs. 1 and 2 show respectively au elevation and plan of the engine and gear, and Fig. 5 shows in perspective the upper end of the engine cylinders. The cylinders 11 are pivoted by ears 19 to a bracket plate 17, which is secured at its middle to a part 16 of the framework of the vehicle. The bracket plate 17 is prolonged downwards, and to it at the lower end is secured by a bolt and key a yoke 17<c> connecting the two crosshead guides of the engine. The crosshead guides are connected by parallel rods 28 with sleeves or eyes at each end to the countershaft 31, which is supported in bearings in standards 32 projecting vertically from the yoke 33 joining the axle sleeves 34. The main cranks 24 of the engine are at right-angles, and they are coupled by side rods 38 to a pair of similarly-disposed cranks 39 at the ends of the countershaft 31. The countershaft 31 drives the wheel axles in the ordinary way through toothed gearing 40, 41.
Patent GB-190117757-A (GB)
Title: Fruit Getting Appliance
Inventor: PROCTER THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-09-05
Abstract: 17,757. Procter, T. A. Sept. 5. Fruit, gathering.- Relates to an appliance for removing fruit from inaccessible branches, and conducting it by means of a shoot of netting to the operator. The shoot D is secured to a wire loop B, bent as shown and secured to a wooden handle A. A knife V, of the shape shown, with grooves E is fixed to the handle at the base of the loop B.
Patent GB-190119461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmitting and Receiving Apparatus for Hertzian Waves.
Inventor: DUCRETET EUGENE
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 19,461. DucrÚtet, E. Sept. 30. Radiations, electromagnetic, controlling apparatus by; transformers. - Relates to an adjustable single-coil transformer for use with Hertzian radiation apparatus for telegraphy or otherwise. A single coil of wire or wires S is provided with two pairs of adjustable brushes R<1>, R", R<111>, R<1111> for the primary and secondary circuits. The Figure shows the connection to an aerial conductor Ca, earth Ca<1>, condenser Co, and spark gap O. A coherer, such as described in Specification No. 2797, A.D. 1900, may be used at the receiving-station.
Patent GB-190123420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Apparatus for Generating Steam.
Inventor: COPELAND LUCIUS DAY
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 23,420. Copeland, L. D., and Mitchell, G. Nov. 19. Steam generation by hot slag.-Relates to the generation of steam from heat derived from molten or hot furnace slag. The generator, Fig. 2, consists of the cylindrical vessel A, within which is mounted on the trunnions C' the ladle C to receive the slag introduced through the feed-valve B. By working a handle on the outer end of the trunnion, the slag is poured from the ladle on to the shoot D, where it meets water issuing from the nozzle E of the circulating-pump pipe F<1>. The steam generated is conveyed to the boiler, receiver, or receptacle K, to heat water and generate steam. The slag is divided or granulated, and is passed together with water to the separating chamber G through the valve H. The chamber G has a perforated false bottom G' to collect the granular slag. The suction. pipe F<2> of the pump F opens into the chamber G below the false bottom. The granular slag is removed by opening the drop bottom G<1> when the valve H is closed. The water lost as steam is replaced by the feed-pump L, which discharges water under the shoot D. The molten or hot slag may also be used to generate steam by pouring it into a bath of water confined in a closed vessel.
Patent GB-190125598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Mixing and Kneading Dough or Analogous Materials.
Inventor: LEE JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-12-14
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 25,598. Lee, J. Dec. 14. Moving beater apparatus for mixing and kneading dough &c. Two worms 6 are mounted to rotate in the bottom corners of the trough 5, one on each side of the pestles 33. The worm shafts 10 carry spur-wheels 11, which are geared together by a reversing-train, as shown in Fig. 3, so that the worms may be run in opposite directions during the mixing and kneading operation and in the same direction for discharging; one of the wheels 11 is geared through an idle wheel 12 to the driving- shaft 14. In order to permit of its removal when desired, each worm is supported at one end upon a stud which passes through the trough and may be drawn out endways ; at the other end it is connected by a transverse pin to a short driving-shaft which passes into the trough through a stuffing- box. The pestles 33 are mounted on the ends of rods 32, which form parts of frames provided with sleeves 24 to work over guide-rods 25. The frames are worked up and down by connecting-rods 23 and cranks on the spur-wheels 17, which are mounted on the shafts 22 and are geared together in pairs ; one of these wheels is geared to the shaft 14 by a sliding pinion 16, which allows the pestles to be thrown out of action when discharging the trough. The pestles are formed, preferably, with wood and with holes to receive metal tubes which project above their upper ends and are split to admit of being clamped on the rods; the lower ends of the pestles may be concave, to assist in carrying air into the dough. At one end of the trough is a discharge opening fitted with a door 54, to which is jointed a handle 41 pivoted in guideways 37 ; rollers 56 on the door also work in the guideways, which are arranged so that, by manipulating the handle, the door is first lowered and then moved sideways, its upper face scraping against the edge of the opening. A clamping-device 44 bearing upon the handle is provided to lock the door in the closed position.
Patent GB-190126020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Guarding Hemp Spinning and other Machinery.
Inventor: BROOKE HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 26,020. Brooke, H. Dec. 20. Guards; stop apparatus, non-automatic, for bemp spinning &c. machines. The guard d is mounted to slide on a rod c, but it is prevented from being moved back while the machine is in action by a locking-bolt j which is jointed to a lever on the starting-shaft h. When this shaft is turned to stop the machine, the bolt is retracted and the guard may be moved back ; it then lies over the bolt, thus preventing it from rising and consequently the machine from being started until the guard is closed.
Patent GB-190202123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ophthalmoscopes
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 2123. Harrison, G., [Chamberlin, W. H.]. Jan. 27. Ophthalmoscopes. - Relates to a hand retinoscope carrying its own source of light. A frame A, rotatably mounted on a handle A', carries a mirror C with central sight-hole c, and a pivoted tube fitted with an incandescent electric lamp F and a lens H. The lamp can be adjusted by a sliding tube D', and the tens H is similarly adjustable by a sleeve G. Current is supplied to the lamp by leads a<1>, and can be cut off by a switch a<2> in the handle. The mirror C may be mounted on gimbals, so as to be adjustable in all directions, and is sometimes imperforate, the sight-hole being formed in the frame A above the mirror.
Patent GB-190203067-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sprinkling or Dusting Flour for use in Bakeries and the like.
Inventor: GRAENITZ ROBERT EMIL
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 3067. Grõnitz, R. E. Feb. 6. Flour for dusting dough in bakeries and the like. -A special flour, for dusting or sprinkling moulds, tins, boards, and other articles used in bakeries and the like to prevent the dough from sticking to them, is manufactured by grinding the husks of oats, barley, and other cereals. The husks employed are preferably those obtained from decorticating-machines.
Patent GB-190203489-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Relief Colour Stamping Presses.
Inventor: SPROULE ROBERT FRITH
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 3489. Sproule, R. F. Feb. 11. Embossing.-Relates to the means for working the colour brushes of relief - stamping presses, such as are described in Specification No. 1690, A.D. 1899. The gear which works the colour brushes is operated by a rack on a bar 18 forked to straddle the oscillating shaft 6. On the shaft 6 is loosely mounted, between collars, a cam disc 38 having a cam groove 1 cut therein, in the form of a circular arc. The disc has holes 3, 4 in either of which a pin may be placed, and this pin is engaged by an arm 40fixed on the shaft. An arm 7 on the disc is pulled by a spring against a stop 5. A roller 2 on the bar 18 engages in the cam groove 1. The arm 40 rocks the disc 38 in one direction and the spring returns it. Each to-and-fro motion of the cam causes the bar 18 to make two to-and fro reciprocations.
Patent GB-190206359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drilling Machines.
Inventor: CROSSLEY CHARLES WILLIAM BATE
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6359. Crossley, C. W. B. March 15. Drilling.-A radial-arm or other drilling-machine in which a saddle is traversed by power is provided with a stop-motion to prevent the saddle from moving beyond certain limits. In the form shown, the saddle B carrying the arm is raised by a screw I driven through a reversing crown train D. The hand lever H for operating the clutch F is provided with an arm N in the path of pins n fixed on the saddle to disengage the clutch automatically when the saddle reaches the safe limit of its travel. Adjustable stops may be secured in the slot O. The pins may operate a belt fork or electrical contacts when the machine is electrically driven.
Patent GB-190212440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Mechanism for Gas and other Fluid Meters.
Inventor: BEALE BERTRAM ROBERT
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 12,440. Beale, B. R., and Bagnall, A. E. May 31. Gas meters ; liquid meters ; coin action; coindischarging mechanism.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 8820, A.D. 1901. When the predetermined quantity of gas or other fluid has been delivered, the supply is cut off by a valve d, the operating-arm c of which engages a loop b on the extension a of a weighted operating-arm H raised by a crank pin I of the index or price-changer axle Z. The arm H is carried by the extension C, on the spring rod or axle B, which forms a stop for the extension D of the crank E of the usual valves and index-operating spindle F. A second arm K on the rod B has a nose L to engage a slot M in the coin shoot N, and to prevent a coin from entering one of the pockets P of a disc Q, rotated by a handle on an axle R, until the bar H has been lifted by the pin I. The coin presses on the rod B, releases the bar H from the pin I, and is discharged into a till. Coin-slit closing-devices.-The money shoot has a pivoted slot-closing disc f with a pin i engaging a slotj, and a pocket g to receive the coin, which, when resting on the nose L, locks the disc to prevent the insertion of another coin.
Patent GB-190212568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: DOUBLEDAY VILLEROY CORNEY
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1903-06-02
Abstract: 12,568. Doubleday, V. C. June 2. Water-tube and instantaneous g e n e - rators. -Coils of tubing are arranged to form flues or combustion spaces for the passage of the heating- gases. Separate coils, connected together in series or otherwise, may be supported on ledges in the casing as shown, or one continuous zig-zag coil may be employed. The coils may be close or open. The application to water-tube boilers with steam and water drums is mentioned in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190213636-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: CLEGG JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 13,636. Clegg, J. April 28, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Covers. - Sight - holes are provided, filled in with transparent material, such as celluloid, secured by cement and by a metal rim and screws, or by a rim of flexible material.
Patent GB-190216913-A (GB)
Title: Process of Increasing the Plastic Effect of Reliefs of Every Description
Inventor: KRAUSE MAX
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 16,913. Krause, M. July 30. Ornamental effects ; ornamenting pottery &c. surfaces. - Embossed cards, stucco-work, and porcelain, celluloid, and other kinds of relief are sprayed obliquely with dark colour on the sides away from the light, and the effect may be further increased by spraying a bright colour obliquely on the sides towards the light.
Patent GB-190220537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Printing Machines.
Inventor: FURNIVAL RICHARD BETTNEY
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 20,537. Furnival, R. B., Furnivat, H., Furnival, S., and Furnival, F. S. Sept. 20. Rotary machines.-The impression cylinder A of a rotary printing-machine is checked or tripped by means of eccentrics D fitted on fixed bearings and connected to the sliding bearings B of the cylinder, directly, or by links E, or otherwise. Each eccentric D is provided with an arm d connected to a toggle lever R<1>, R on a shaft H fitted with a ratchet or disc K actuated by a pawl or pawls L on a lever M, which is loose on the shaft H, and is connected by a link or rod m to a lever G oscillated by a cam F on the cylinder A or its shaft A'. The pawls are held down by springs or spring catches m<1>, and are provided with runners m' by which one or the other can be lifted clear of the disc K, the runners being engaged by a cam N loose on the shaft H and operated by a treadle P, a bell-crank lever p, and a spring-controlled link O.
Patent GB-190227146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Theatres and other Places of Public Resort.
Inventor: BRIGGS ROBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 27,146. Briggs, R. A., and Matcham, F. Dec. 9. Theatres; gallel'ies; girders, floors and flooring. - Galleries and circles of theatres &c. are constructed of inclined bow-shaped girders d, concentric with the front railing c, and radial girders e which rest on the back wall a and side walls b. The ends of the girder d rest on the side walls, and are made straight tangentially to the curvature of the girder for a short distance. By this arrangement, columns are dispensed with.