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Patent GB-189924858-A (GB)
Title: Improved Food Product.
Inventor: BERNHEIM MOISE
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 24,858. Bernheim, M., and ChaudÚ, R. D. A. Dec. 14. Food preparations.-A food product is made by boiling potatoes, from which the skin has been removed, with whole or skimmed milk, working the mass up into a thick paste, and drying the paste in thin layers on hot plates. The paste before becoming quite dry may. be suitably moulded or compressed.
Patent GB-190001835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Sealing of Mail Bags, Boxes and the like, and to Apparatus for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: HECQ JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-01-29
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 1835. Hecq, J. Jan. 29. Fastenings, seal. Relates to the sealing of mail bags, sacks, boxes, and other packages. The fastener b, having a T- shaped head c, is put through slotted plates e on the bag d or other article to be fastened. The cappiece a is then slid on to the fastener b, and secured thereto by a rivet or seal f, which is formed in countersunk holes and is flush on each side with the fastener and cap-piece.
Patent GB-190001947-A (GB)
Title: Improved Knife Scourer.
Inventor: ABBOTT THOMAS BEAMONT
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 1947. Abbott, T. B. Jan. 31. Knives, cleaning.-The knives are held in a frame 17 which slides in a box 2, and are reciprocated between rubbers in the box. The knives are held in the frame by a hinged comb 24 clamping the bolsters to a cross-grating 22, pivoted stops 27 being set behind the comb.
Patent GB-190004750-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Refrigerator.
Inventor: SCHUETTLER ROLAND
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 4750. Sch³ttler, R. March 13. Refrigerators are built of porous stone rendered impermeable by glazing &c. on the inside, and arc cooled by the evaporation of water from their surface, which may be grooved &c. to increase the exposed area. The top is formed with raised edges to hold water, and a water trough is provided at the bottom.
Patent GB-190008430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Washing or Scrubbing Boards.
Inventor: LEYMANNS WILHELM
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8430. LÙymanns, W., and Keim, W. May 7. Washing-boards.-Fig. 2 shows a section. The rubbing-surface is composed of a series of glass rods b.
Patent GB-190016795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Slot Drilling and Keyway Cutting Machines.
Filed: 1900-09-20
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 16,795. Smith & Coventry, Smith, W. D. F., and Coventry, T. Sept. 20. Slot-drilling.-A slot-drilling or keyway-cutting machine has an attachment to enable it to cut a taper slot in a crosshead, connecting-rod strap, or the like. The attachment comprises a base c secured to the bed a, in which is mounted the table d on which the work y is secured. A link f, pivoted to the table, has a slot f<1> engaging a pin e<2> on one end of a lever e pivoted at e<1> on the base. The other end of the lever has a slot in which moves a pin g, adjustable in a slot b<2x> on the saddle b which carries the cutters b<4>. If the pin g is adjusted so that the lever e is parallel with the bed a, the cutters cut a parallel slot, but, if the pin is adjusted as shown, the reciprocation of the saddle rocks the lever e and oscillates the table, causing a taper slot y<1> to be cut. The table may be locked when cutting parallel slots.
Patent GB-190018028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Blast Furnaces for Smelting Pyritic Ores and other uses.
Inventor: ROUDEBUSH FRANK LLOYD
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 18,028. Roudebush, F. L., [Bradford, E. T.]. Oct. 10.. Blast furnaces.-A hot-blast furnace for smelting pyritic ores, and for other uses, is provided with blast-heating pipes l, arranged within an upper portion b of the furnace, constructed of, or lined with, firebrick, or other refractory material. Preferably, the pipes l are made of short cast-iron sections and elbows, and are supported upon bars t. The blast is forced by a blower g past a valve r and along a pipe m into the upper part of the heating-apparatus, whence the hot blast passes into the air belt d supplying the tuyÞres f. Cold blast may be admitted directly to the air belt, when desired, by means of a branch pipe h, provided with a valve j.
Patent GB-190022368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Boilers for Motor Vehicles and other like uses
Inventor: ROLLS CHARLES STEWART
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,368. Rolls, C. S., Macdonald, N. D., and Smith, A. D. Dec. 8. Water-tube boilers.-Two annular chambers or " multiples" a and b are connected together by tubes c as shown. They are formed by rolling out a weldless ring and machining out the interior. They are provided with removable covers as shown. Extending across the upper chamber is a steam drum m, which is preferably fitted with the steam dome p. A grate h, with parallel bars and an encircling ring cast together in one or more pieces, is provided.
Patent GB-190100007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Washing Photographic Prints and such like Articles.
Inventor: HARRISON JOHN COLLINSON
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 7. Harrison, J. C. Jan. 1. Washing. - Relates to an apparatus for washing photographic prints and like articles. The prints are placed in a cage A with openwork sides. Both sides of the prints are sprayed by jets from perforated pipes G. The waste water flows out of the casing F by an opening f, falling on to the buckets of a water-wheel W, which rotates the cage A on its axis B by means of a belt and pulleys. Modified forms are described in which the cage A is supported on rollers and is open at both ends, or in which the cage is mounted on a vertical axis.
Patent GB-190101988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twilling Jacquard Machines
Inventor: HUTCHISON ROBERT
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1988. Hutchison, R., and Gamble, J. March 15. Loom jacquards.-A twilling-jacquard mechanism, of the usual Bessbrook type, for use in producing a twill in the ground running in a different direction from that in the figure, and for effecting a good binding at the edges of the figures, comprises the twilling-bars d', d<2>, d<3>, d<4>, d<5>, d<6>, d<7>, and d<8>, having lugs h for engaging with the movable blades a, and carrying cross twilling-bars f<2>, f<1>, f<8>, f<7>, f<6>, f<5>, f<4>, and f<3> respectively. These bars are employed for actuating the hooks e used in weaving the twill of the ground. Motion is transmitted to the bars d' &c. by means of pegs on the roller m. Reference is made to Specification No. 4739, A.D. 1901. The double catch for effecting the rotation of the ordinary jacquard cylinder is controlled by means of hooks p, p<1>, which are actuated by lifting- blades o', o', respectively, carried by a shotting-bar o, which is acted upon by pegs n on the roller.
Patent GB-190102369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mounting of Wheels for Moving Platforms, Trucks and the like.
Inventor: MOCOMBLE CHARLES CAVELIER DE
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 2369. Mocomble, C. C. de. Feb. 4. Axle - trucks or undercarriages; wagons ; wheels.- Wheels for moving- platforms, trucks, or vehicles which are required to run continuously, are carried by bellshaped sliding frames c, which can be raised and lowered by a screw jack s, for the purpose of repairs, without stopping the vehicles. A frame a, adjustable by tapered dowels b, is bolted to the frame of the vehicle, and the detachable frame c is bolted to flanges of the frame a. Helicoidal springs g, adjustable by means of screws k, working through lugs h of the frame c, bear on axle-boxes f carrying an axle e with a grooved wheel. A trap door u is fitted in the platform floor over each wheel, and each frame c is fitted with an eye t for the attachment of the lifting-screw. In a modification, the supporting-frame a extends across the truck, and supports two frames which are adjusted in position by dowel pins.
Patent GB-190103722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors
Inventor: EYNON JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 3722. Eynon, J., Richardson, W. S., and Powell, E. J. W. Feb. 21. Anchors.-In anchors of the "tripping" class, in which the head is capable of a partial rotary movement relatively to to the shank, the flukes f are brought with rapidity and certainty into position by gripping the ground, and the grip upon the ground is increased, by the engagement with the ground of additional <11> trips," projections, or serrations l, nz, n provided upon the head of the anchor. These additional trips, which come into operation when the anchor is in such a position on the ground that the trips k on the crown h are out of action, may be applied to the anchors described in Specifications No. 5071, A.D. 1893, and No. 1347, A.D. 1895, or to anchors of the tripping class generally, and the parts which carry the trips may be formed in one with, or attached to, the head in any convenient manner.
Patent GB-190108186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tube Expanding Apparatus.
Inventor: HAMPSON FRANK GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 8186. Hampson, F. G. April 20. Tube expanders.-Relates to tube-expanding apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 12,752, A.D. 1898, and consists of an arrangement of parts whereby the movements of the roller carriage and of the mandrel required to place these within the tube, expand it, and withdraw them are controlled by a single spindle, rod, or the like, and of a device which indicates the angle at which the expanding - apparatus is in the tube. Fig. 6 shows the expander with the mandrel in position for rotation, and Fig. 8 the expander in sectional plan on the section line of Fig. 6. The roller carriage G is carried on the ring G<2>, which is capable of sliding within the hollow cylinder H carried in the frame and capable of rotary motion only therein. The cylinder H has two cam slots H<2>, similar and opposed, to receive pins fixed in the ring G<2>, and extending into vertical slots A<3> in the frame. The recess E<3> with bevelled edges between the tapered and angular portions of the mandrel is arranged to be above the bevel-wheel F when the mandrel is in its lowest position. The catch H<3>, having an oval body H<4>, is pressed by the flat spring H<6>; it is held entirely within the cylinder H when the mandrel is raised, and is engaged within the slot of the cylinder H when the mandrel is lowered. The catch is held from turning on the wheel F by means of the guide-plate F<2>, which is provided with a central guiding-recess, and which serves as a holder for the spring H<6>. The flange or offset A<4>, secured to one half of the frame, terminates in bevelled ends A<5>, A<6>, which correspond with the slot when the roller carriage is in its highest and lowest positions, respectively. The pin L<2> of the operating-spindle L in the forward position withdraws the spring-controlled bolt D<1> from the bevel-wheel F, which is thereby disengaged from the nut D. The spindle L has two collars L', L<5>, and the spring catch M is adapted to engage between the collars or behind the collar L<5>. The clamp N holds the apparatus in position, and conveniently carries the pointer or index N' to locate the angle of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190109116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Returning Water of Condensation to Steam Boilers or other Steam Containers.
Inventor: SHACKLETON EBENEZER
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 9116. Shackleton, E., and Flather, F. May 2. Feedwater, supplying.-Relates to improvements on apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 15,406, A.D. 1900, for returning water of condensation to boilers and other steam containers, these improvements being shown also in that Specification but not claimed. The apparatus consists of a floating bucket A, into which water of condensation overflows until it sinks ; it then opens a valve at E admitting live steam which expels the water. The present improvements consist in fitting to the apparatus a lever G with a rolling weight H, which makes the action of the live-steam valve at E more sudden. The lever is raised and lowered with the bucket, and, when it is raised, the weight rolls to the fulcrum end and exerts no pressure on the spindle D ; but, when the bucket falls, the weight rolls to the other end, and accelerates the action.
Patent GB-190113228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Veneers for use in the Manufacture of Boxes and for other purposes
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN CORYTON
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 13,228. Roberts, J. C. June 28. Veneers.-To prevent breaking and to facilitate the bending of veneers for use in making boxes, boats, ships, &c., the layers a of veneer are strengthened by an intermediate metal &c. sheet b having teeth or pins c, which are passed through and clinched on the outer sides of the veneers. The strengthening-sheet is also secured to the veneers by cement, and fabric may be placed on one or both sides of the former.
Patent GB-190114462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounting Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: LEYLAND JAMES
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 14,462. Leyland, J. July 16. Axles; axles, attaching to body.-Relates to detachably securing cart, carriage, or other vehicle wheels on axles, and is shown in Fig. 2 applied to the wheel of a band-truck. The square-sectioned axle B receives a sleeve D, having both a cylindrical part D' on which the wheel C rotates, and a flatted part G through which passes the bolt J securing the axle to the frame A. The end of the cylindrical part D<2> has a flange E which bears against the hub and holds the wheel in position, Washers H, L and a bearing-plate N are provided.
Patent GB-190114646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soap-dishes.
Inventor: CONKLING ALLEN
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 14,646. Conkling, A. July 18. Soap dishes are made in two parts A, B. The lower part B has scalloped upper edges B' to form ventilation openings. The upper part A has a retaining-flange A<4> to fit inside or outside the lower part, and a perforated bottom with studs A<2>.
Patent GB-190118885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Liquids.
Inventor: PLATH GOTTFRIED
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 18,885. Plath, G. Sept. 21 Direct air-pressure apparatus, especially adapted for acids or juices. A float valvef controls the admission of the liquid to the forcing-chamber a, and a float valve i the admission and exhaust o f t h e pressure fluid. On the chamber becoming full, the valve i rises and closes the exhaust outlet k of the e pressure fluid, which then enters the chamber a and forces out the liquid by the pipe e, the valve f at the same time closing the outlet from the supply tank. On the reduction of pressure in the chamber a owing to escape of pressure fluid by the pipe e, the valve i drops, diverting the pressure fluid to the exhaust k, and the chamber a fills again. The outlet k may be open as shown, or connected by a pipe to the pipe e. Slight modifications in the arrangements of the valves are described. In order to ensure a sufficient reduction of pressure in the chamber a to allow the valve i to drop, as just described, an auxiliary valve l is provided, Fig. 2, either in the chamber a or connected thereto by pipes This valve allows the earlier escape of air by the hole m and pipe n. The valve may be adjustably weighted by mercury or shot.
Patent GB-190119535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Baths.
Inventor: DARBY EDWIN
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 19,535. Darby, E., and Darby, F., r trading as Darby Bros.]. Oct. 1. Swivelling joints.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 23,995, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Closets &c.]. A bath outlet pipe b<2>, which swivels in a bearing E is connected to the fixed discharge pipe C by a split screwed collar H with a flange h<3> to engage with a similar flange b<4> on the pipe b<2>. The collar is screwed on to the pipe C, or it may be screwed on to the pipe b<2>.
Patent GB-190120935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to Ordnance.
IPC: H02K41/02
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 20,935. Wise, W. L., [Birkeland, K.]. Oct. 18. Ordnance, electromagnetic. - The projectile is propelled by electromagnetism produced by means of a solenoidal winding containing the bore of the gun. The gun tube b, Fig. 1, is slotted throughout its length and surrounded by solenoids c. The solenoids are connected in series in pairs, and each group of two solenoids is arranged on a reel d threaded on the tube b. The contact-arms e of the solenoids extend into the slot in the gun tube, and are successively separated by the nose f of the slide g as it is pushed forward by the projectile a during its passage down the gun. A special solenoidal winding x saturates the projectile with magnetism before it begins its journey. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the solenoids c are connected together in groups which are connected to the main in parallel, the members of each group being placed in series. The groups are so energized that the projectile will be under the influence of a compound solenoid composed of a number of consecutive solenoids and located at the most suitable distance in front of the projectile a. The rear end of each group of solenoids is attached to a rod c' leading rearwards and arranged to be rubbed by a contact piece c<2> carried by the projectile. The other apparatus employed is described and claimed in Specification No. 14,440, A.D.1902.
Patent GB-190124406-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process and Apparatus for Decorating or Moulding Articles of Wood.
Inventor: BRAUSIL FRANZ ALOIS
Filed: 1901-11-30
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 24,406. Brausil, F. A. Nov. 30. Stamping.-Relates to a process and apparatus for producing decorations or mouldings on wood by stamping or impressing. The wood is first coated with a mixture of borax, asbestos, waterglass, and fresh milk, then dried in the air, and finally passed under a matrix heated to about 140‹ C. One form of stamping-machine is shown in front elevation and vertical section respectively in Figs. 1 and 2. A stamping-roller 4 with a heated matrix 6 is mounted in bearings 3 in crosspieces 2 connecting standards 1. A slide 7 is guided between the standards 1, and operated by means of a spindle 8 and nut 9, and carries two upright guides 10 for a vertical support 11, which bears on two vertical screw spindles 12 engaging worm-wheels 13 operated from a common worm shaft 14. A stamping table or bed 17 is pivoted in lugs 15 of the support 11, and adjusted by means of a link [18, sliding block 22, nut 21, and screw spindle 20. Two cheeks 23 are carried by the table 17, and adjusted by means of nuts 25 and a right and left handed screw 26. The upper cheek may have a prolongation 28, forming with the bed a rectangular work-support, so that stamping can be done at the side of the bed as well as at the centre. The cheeks may be replaced by revoluble discs or rings. A. guide-table for the work is arranged on both sides of the table 17. In the form shown, there are two similar frames 30, which are supported by screw spindles 31 operated by worm-wheels 32 and connected worms, and provided with plates 35 and sliding blocks 37. The blocks are operated by means of shafts 38 gearing with racks 40 on the plates 35. Plates 43 are pivoted to the blocks, and provided with curved slots for engagement with shafts 42, and slotted arms 45 for engagement with rods 47. The rods 47 carry one or two dovetailed blocks 48, on which are slides 49. The spindle 20 and worm shaft 14 are geared for simultaneous or separate operation, a driving-shaft for the worm shaft bearing in a hollow driving-shaft 53 for the spindle. The stamping-bed may be replaced by a counter roller. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the stamping-roller 4 is adjusted by means of screw spindles 79, and the standards 1 are provided with apertures for either a shaft 82 of a counter roller 84, or a supporting-pin of a stamping-bed. When a bed is used, the link 18, Fig. 2, is replaced by a threaded sleeve engaging a screw pivoted to the sliding block. Both halves of the work table are also carried by one common frame 30. The roller 84 may also carry a matrix, for stamping mouldings on both sides, or round bars, such as walking-sticks, umbrella handles, and sticks &c., all round.
Patent GB-190202411-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rim Lock Case and Staple
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 2411. Weaver, L., and Lockerbie & Wilkinson. Jan. 30. Locks, key.-The cases of rim locks, or staples, or both, are made of cheap metal, such as iron or steel, and are ornamented by the addition of copper, brass, steel, aluminium, &c. panels. The lock case A and staple B are formed with the front faces a<1>, b<1> recessed below the level of the edges a<2>, b<2>. An ornamented panel C, which may be repoussÚ, chased, cast, electrically-deposited, stamped, or otherwise embellished, with or without enamel &c., is fixed in each of these recesses by means of a rivet D. This fastening is supplemented by the screws d', for fixing the case and staple to the door, or by soldering, or by burring over the edges a<2>, b<2>. A panel may be fixed by providing tongues, which pass through slots in the casing, and are then bent over ; or the side or top and bottom beads a<2> may have undercut grooves, the panel being bent for insertion and afterwards straightened out, so as to force the edges of the panel into the grooves.