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Patent GB-189916077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Instruments or Tone Producing Devices.
Inventor: SMITH THEODORE FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 16,077. Smith, T. F. Aug. 5. Instruments with sonorous plates.-The plates a are carried in frames b, b<1>, the one frame carrying the plates corresponding to the natural notes and the other the sharps and flats. Each frame is carried in slots f, f<1> on rods g in end frames d. The shapes of the slots are as shown, and the frames b, b<1> can be clamped in either extremity, so that the plates assume either of the positions shown, the position shown in Fig. 1 being the appropriate one for sounding them with a hammer, and that shown in Fig. 2 being suitable for bowing them. For the latter purpose, their ends are slightly hollowed. Resonators r are fitted.
Patent GB-189916485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Receptacle for Tobacco.
Inventor: BOLLARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 16,485. Bollard, A. Aug. 14. Tobacco boxes.-Consists of an outer case 1 with a lid 3 of any well-known construction, and an inner receptacle 4 having an inclined perforated flange 5 on its upper end, the outer edge of which fits the case 1 so that an air space 7 is formed between the two. Below the flange 5 is an inwardlyprojecting shoulder 6, and below this are perforations 10. An air space 8 is formed by projections on the bottom of the receptacle 4 as shown. When the box has been opened for use, water or wet sponge may be placed in the space surrounding the receptacle 4.
Patent GB-189922038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heels for Shoes and the like.
Inventor: HAIGH HENRY BOWEN
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,038. Haigh, H. B. Nov. 3. Heels; slipping, preventing.-A. strip of indiarubber or similar material is let into the top-lift of the heel to prevent slipping and reduce the wear of the heel, while conducing otherwise to the comfort of the wearer of the boot or shoe. As shown in Figs. 1 and 3, a slot of horse-shoe shape is cut in the top-lift, and is made wider at the inner side. In this is placed a strip b of indiarubber which is of slightly greater thickness than the life. A tongue c may be provided on the strip which, being secured between the top-lift and the remainder of the heel, holds the strip in place. The india-rubber first makes contact with the ground, but being compressed expands laterally and allows the top-lift to take its share of the wear.
Patent GB-190000817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Apparatus for Oxidizing or Roasting Ores Containing Metallic Sulphides and for the Production of Gases Suitable for the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: TANGYE ALBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-13
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 817. Tangye, A. W. Jan. 13. Roasting ores.-Relates to the roasting of sulphide ores in special apparatus to obtain gases suitable for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. The ore is roasted in a rotary chamber by means of air heated in a regenerator or other apparatus. In Fig. 1, C represents the roasting chamber supported on the rollers P, P and driven by the gearing M. The hot air enters at A, and passes through the chamber C, and then through a settling-chamber or chambers H, in which dust is deposited. The gases pass away through a flue R to be converted in the usual way into sulphuric acid. If the gases are not sufficiently charged with sulphurous acid, they may be drawn off by a fan at the points W, W, V, and re-heated and passed again through the chamber C. The ore is fed from a hopper K into the chamber C ; the lower part of the feed shoot is removable to facilitate the cleaning of the chamber. The chamber is lined with refractory material, which, as shown in Fig. 1, is thicker near the discharge end B. Rings F, D are arranged at each end of the chamber, to regulate the passage of the ore through, and its discharge from, the chamber C.
Patent GB-190004665-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Rapidly Melting Snow.
Inventor: SMALLWOOD THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-12
Granted: 1901-03-12
Abstract: 4665. Smallwood, T. March 12. Snow-melting.-An iron tank on wheels, shown in Figs. 3 and 4, and having rows of perforated steam tubes A and two rotatable axles with spikes or claws B, is coupled to a steam roller or road engine and supplied with steam for melting snow shovelled into it from roads or streets. Side bars E sloping downwards are provided, and the spikes are rotated by band or by gearing from the engine supplying steam.
Patent GB-190010260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Lift Jacquards.
Inventor: DRACUP SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-06-05
Abstract: 10,260. Dracup, S., and Thomis, I. June 5. Jacquards.-In double-lift jacquards, the harness 4 is attached to the looped portion of the upright 1, which carries both the lifting-hook 2 and the dwelling-hook 5, the wire 1 being bent at 6 in the manner shown, so that the hook 5 is beneath the lifting-hook 2. The second part 8 of the lifting-hook is provided at its upper end with a hook 9, is bent into a loop at 7 so that it may slide upon the shorter arm of the wire 1 and sometimes support it, and passes through a fixed guide 10 below. In order that the hooks 2 may not be caught by the rising grate 11, the latter is provided with a horizontally-sliding grate 12, which is drawn to the right by a spring 19, so that an antifriction bowl 17 carried thereby is normally pressed against a vertical bracket 18. When the grate is descending, the bowl 17 engages with the horizontal arm of a tumbler lever 20, 21, and pushes it aside, but, when ascending, the bowl rides over the cam-shaped extremity 21 of the lever, and the grate 12 is moved to the left, so that its bars move aside the hooks 2 and prevent them from being caught by the bars of the grate 11.
Patent GB-190010278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism, particularly applicable to Elevators or Lifts.
Inventor: KILBERRY GEORGE D
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 10,278. Kilberry, G. D. June 5. Rolling; planing and shaping.-Relates to driving mechanism applicable to planing and rolling machinery, but shown as applied to a winding- engine. Upon the driving-shaft A of a motor of any kind a sleeve E, upon which friction discs F and G are mounted, is keyed free to slide longitudinally. This longitudinal motion, in the case of lifts, is effected by the rotation of a pulley b by the handing rope. The pulley b is mounted on a shaft c which engages with a screwed sleeve d fixed to the sleeve E. The discs F and G engage frictionally with discs H and I on the ends of parallel shafts J and K. By the longitudinal adjustment of the sleeve E, therefore, the two shafts J and K can be driven in opposite directions with equal speeds, or either can be driven at a greater speed than the other and in an opposite direction. The motion of the shafts J and K can be transmitted to the winding-drum M by differential gearing of any kind, as for instance that shown by Fig. 4, in which pinions P drive bevel-wheels R on the drum shaft N which engage with pinions S on radii of the drum. When the wheels R, which always move in opposite directions, move with the same angular speed, the drum remains stationary, but, when one moves faster than the other, the drum F is driven in the same direction. A modification is shown, in which the spur gearing is entirely replaced by friction gearing. Another modification is shown, in which differential gearing of the rope-and-pulley type is employed.
Patent GB-190014891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves or Cocks.
Inventor: GROUVELLE JULES
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 14,891. Grouvelle, J., and Arquembourg, H., [trading as Soc. Jules Grouvelle et H. Arquembourg]. Aug. 20. Rotary disc valves.- The valve is specially intended for use with steam heating - apparatus. Fig. 3 shows a vertical section, Fig. 5 a plan of the valve seat, and Fig. 7 a plan of the disc valve proper. The disc a is provided with a stud a<1>, which enters a recess in the plug a<6> upon which the operating - handle b is mounted, and the disc is pressed down on its seat by the spring plunger a<7>. The handle b moves over a dial b<1>, which is graduated to show the position of the valve. The part a<3*> of the valve seating which communicates w i t h the passage a<3> is formed as a crescent-shaped collecting-channel, as shown. The four orifices 1, 2, 3, 4 are of such proportions that the area of any one is smaller than the sum of the other three, and when one registers with the inlet passage a<2> the other three are in communication with the outlet passage a<3>.
Patent GB-190102506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Bicycles and other like Vehicles
Inventor: GOVETT WILLIAM BOYES
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 2506. Govett, W. B. Oct. 5, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Brakes.-A back-pedalling brake for free-wheel bicycles and like vehicles is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The lever G fitted between the bottom bracket and the driving-sprocket carries the bell crank H, which grips the rim of the sprocket-wheel F by the lower arm, and engages with the teeth of the wheel by the upper arm or pawl when applying the brake. The brake blocks N, N<1> are secured to the clips M, M<1>, which embrace the chain stays and are fixed to the forked rods K, K<1>. The lever G carries the pin G', and the lever G<2> engaging with the adjusting-screw. A pressure or spiral spring S supports the lever G. For adjustment to various sprocket-wheels, the lever G may be slotted or provided with a series of holes to take the bell crank H. The brake is applied on back-pedalling when the shoulder of the bell crank presses on the lever G.
Patent GB-190102979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Composite Railway Sleepers or Ties and in Means for Securing the Rails thereto
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 2979. Boult, A. J., [Harrell, C. C.]. Feb. 12. Sleepers ; chairs; rails, securing to sleepers.- Sleepers are made with a girder framework, of which the top or bottom members may act as ties according to the disposition of the load, and this frame is embedded in cement or other material, preferably so as to have enlarged ends and an oval section in the centre as shown in Fig. 10. In Fig. 1, the frame is built up of two channel sections a, b, with ties e and channel end pieces c, bent washer plates h being added under the nuts securing the ends. The rails rest on chair plates k, and are secured by clamps l and bolts n. Fig. 6 shows the frame built of strips, instead of channels, and a chair plate of special form with a flat central bearing for the rail and upturned flanges u, v on the ends, to hold spring clamps y which bear on the rail flanges. Pins x passed through the flanges u secure the clamps y, and studs t projecting from the base of the chair are riveted into the bottom member b. Rubber or compressed fibre k<a> is placed between the rail and the chair.
Patent GB-190103843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hat Packing Rings or Rests and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: CARRICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 3843. Carrick, W., and Forsyth, W. Feb. 22. Bending.-Relates to means for forming the turned-over edges of cardboard rings or rests for nesting or packing hats. The apparatus consists of an elliptical casing b in which the cardboard to be shaped is placed. The upper edge of the casing is arched to the required shape, and the upper edge of the cardboard is turned over the upper edge of the casing by a spring-pressed roller g, which is guided by a cam f<2>.
Patent GB-190107731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburetting Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BLAKE FRANCIS CLAUDE
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 7731. Blake, F. C. April 15. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Petrol or other hydrocarbon is introduced into a chamber b under constant pressure, whence it issues through the nozzle h in two jets. The nozzle is carried on the flexible diaphragm c, and is lifted off the valve o by the suction of the motor piston, which also lifts the diaphragm and draws oil through the nozzle. A further quantity of oil is displaced by the return of the diaphragm. The air supply is controlled by gridiron valves d and e. The valve o may, as shown, be mounted on a spring and control the admission of oil to the chamber b, or it may be spherical or pointed and formed in one with the rod k. For heavy oils the chamber b may be heated. The engine is suitable for motor cars.
Patent GB-190111138-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Photo-Printing and Vignetting Frame.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 11,138. Armstrong, W., and Chambers, W. R. O. May 30. Printing vignetting.-Relates to a printing- frame combined with a vignetting-frame. The light-diffuser is held in the vignetting-frame a by three spring clips i, j, and the vignetting-frame a is connected to the printing-frame b by slotted slugs c and set-screws e, the slots allowing the vignetting-frame to be adjusted at the required height. The set-screws e screw into holes in metal plates g fixed to wooden strips on the sides of the printing-frame b. The back of the printing-frame is shown in Fig. 2. The flat springs m, which hold the back l of the printing-frame in position, are fixed by turn-buttons p, and stops n are provided to arrest the movement of the springs. Marks o are made on the frame b and back l, to indicate the correct position of the back in the frame.
Patent GB-190111393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drop-feed Lubricators
Inventor: HIRTH CARL ALBERT
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 11,393. Hirth, C. A. June 4. Oil cups.-A glass oil reservoir v is formed with a neck at its lower end and connected to a socket or nozzlep provided with holes o for observation of the feed. A drop-forming device q is screwed into the socket p, and a rubber ring i is inserted between the part q and the reservoir v. Oil passes through a sieve c to a trough 1, and thence through channels into a passage z controlled by a conical valve. The valve is formed on the end of a screwed spindle operated by a spring handle h. The cover d is fitted to turn on the reservoir v, and is provided with a stud r adapted to engage a hole in the handle h and thereby retain the valve in an adjustable position, or the stud may be secured to the handle and a hole formed in the cover. Oil is supplied to the reservoir through an aperture in the cover d, which aperture may be closed by a movable disc w provided with a hole to register with the aperture in the cover. In a modification, a stop or bifurcated piece is provided on the cover, and the handle is hinged at the spindle end. In another modification, the spindle is turned by means of a milled head to which an arm is attached, the head being movable vertically to allow of the disengagement of the arm and the cover.
Patent GB-190117231-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Bag to Contain Confectionery and other Articles for Retail Distribution.
Inventor: KERFOOT THOMAS
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,231. Kerfoot, T. Aug. 28. Paper and like bags. - Bags for confectionery &c. are made with an upper part B of silk or other textile material of an attractive colour, and a lower part A of paper, waterproofed if necessary, or of textile material secured to the part B by a strip of paper and cement. The part B is closed by a draw-string.
Patent GB-190123140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Inserting Wire Fastenings
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,140. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Go.]. Nov. 15. Screws.-Relates to machines for inserting screw wire fastenings, and especially to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 920, A.D. 1876, for inserting screws into boots &c. The machine carries a coil of screwed wire, the end of which passes down a vertical rotating spindle and is fed into the work and afterwards cut off to form a screw. The work is then fed laterally by the lateral movement of the head and horn support. The head then rises clear of the work, and returns to drive the next screw. The object is to throw all the moving parts out of gear with the rotating spindle (instead of throwing out only the wire feed as in the prior Specification) and in doing this to leave the head raised clear of the work and the feed-cam in the proper position. The object is obtained by introducing a clutch between the cam shaft 1 and the worm-wheel a' driven by the worm G on the hollow rotating spindle D above-mentioned. The clutch preferred consists of a sleeve slot provided with a collar a<x> and slotted for blocks 13 which come between the shaft 1 and the ring 8 fixed to the worm-wheel a<1>. The shaft has flats 10, and springs connecting the sleeve and shaft normally throw the clutch into action. The collar a<x>, and with it the cam shaft 1, are stopped by a shoe 31, which catches against a notch 17 in the collar. The shoe is fixed to a rod 30 sliding in a hollow arm 29 against a spring. The arm is fixed to a rock-shaft 25, provided with two other arms 27, 28. The arm 28 has a spring 33<x> for bearing against a fixed part of the machine, and the arm 27 bears against a dog 21 pivoted at 20 and pushed up by a rod 22 when a treadle is depressed. A spring 23 brings the dog back again. To prevent breakage should the collar a<X> continue turning while the shoe 31 rests in the notch 17, the shoe in its descent is thrown out by the inclined end of a fixed arm 34.
Patent GB-190124076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Candlesticks
Inventor: BUTLER ALBERT
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 24,076. Butler, A. Nov. 27. Candlesticks and candle holders.-The grip for receiving candles of various sizes is formed by securing together, as at l, the ends of a helical spring s, which may be secured by staples m or by solder or the like to a disc e on the grease guard d. When applied to candle holders, the stem c is adapted to fit into the socket of an ordinary candlestick.
Patent GB-190210562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Attachment or Connection of One Slate Piece to Another in the Production of Slate Mantelpieces.
Inventor: LEWIS WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,562. Lewis, W. J. May 8. Mantelpieces.-Relates to means for connecting the pilasters and sides or other parts of slate mantelpieces of the kind described in Specification No. 4066, A.D. 1899. A hole d is drilled in the face of one slab or flange and a cross-hole e is drilled in the edge. A screwed core is suspended in the hole d, and molten metal is poured in, thus forming a nut g. A soft material may be run into the hole, and a wood-screw used to connect the two parts, or a hard plug n with an internal screw thread is placed in the hole d and secured by a cross-pin n<2>, as indicated in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190214329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Batteries
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 14,329. Marks, G. C., [Smith Storage Battery Co.]. June 24. Secondary batteries.-Figs. 1 and 2 show vertical sections at right-angles to each other. The electrodes A, A', A<2>, A<3> consist of a series of superposed trough-shaped metal plates, of opposite polarity on the inside and outside. They are separated from each other by similarly-shaped porous or perforated pieces F. Vertical laminµ a are struck up on both sides of the electrodes, except the uppermost and lowest, in which laminae are formed on one side only. A wooden cover E is placed in the top trough A<3>, and the metal of the electrode is bent over the upper side of this cover. The electrodes are mounted on an insulating-base B, provided with a gutter C leading to a trough D, in which the drippings of the electrolyte are collected.
Patent GB-190215193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink for Tissue Copying by Dry Process up to Twelve Hours after Writing without Letter Press
Inventor: GEARY EDWIN
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 15,193. Geary, E. July 21. Ink.-Relates to an ink for copying without using moisture, or a press. The ink contains Aleppo galls, iron sulphate, aniline blue, glycerine, essence of cloves, and water. These ingredients are macerated and agitated with a splasher, producing an ink from which copies may be taken several hours after writing.
Patent GB-190216215-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of a Refractory Material
Inventor: COLLINS HENRY AKERMAN DESMOND
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,215. Collins, H. A. D. July 21. Firebricks; building-blocks; pottery.-Relates to a refractory material made by mixing pulverized silica or silicious matter with one or more calcium or sodium compounds, moulding the mixture into the required form, and subjecting it to a high temperature. For firebricks or blocks the following ingredients are preferably used in the proportions stated, viz. :-pulverized quartz, flint, or sea sand 90 parts, caustic soda 2 parts, milk of lime 8 parts. For pottery, such as crucibles, the ingredients are, pulverized quartz, flint, or sea sand 93 parts, sodium silicate 5 parts, and calcium chloride 2 parts.
Patent GB-190217822-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Time Switch.
Inventor: DUBOIS EDWARD
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 17,822. Du Bois, E. Aug. 13. Electric clocks.-Relates to switches adapted to open or close circuits at predetermined times. Fig. 1 shows the electromagnetic means for driving the clockwork, and Fig. 2 the means for operating the switch. On the minute-hand arbor 4 is fixed a toothed wheel 5, which is driven by the worm 7 on a shaft 6 carrying a crown-wheel 8. The wheel 8 is rotated tooth by tooth by a driving-strip 9 carried on an arm 12, forming part of a cranked lever 12, 13 oscillated by the pendulum 17. An arm 20 pivoted on the lever 12 engages a special arrangement of levers 26, 27 to close the circuit of a solenoid 19 and so to give an impulse to the pendulum whenever its amplitude diminishes. Fig. 5 shows a modified arrangement. The pen- dulum carries a bar 99 to which is fixed an arm formed of two parts 86, 87 hinged together and normally kept in alignment by springs 88. The part 86 carries a specially-shaped projection adapted to engage a rod 91 to tilt it to cause the end 93 to force the contacts 97, 98 together. The clock mechanism has a 24-hour dial 38 fitted with adjustable pointers 39, 40. A lever 52, pivoted at 53, weighted at 54, and provided with a pivoted rod 59, serves to rock the switch arm 76 when it is released by the disengagement of the catch 56 from the pin 55. The releasing takes place when the pointers operate a lever 41 which is provided with a specially-designed catch 43. The lever 52 is raised after each operation by the action of a spring 84, which is put under tension by the clock- work, a wheel 72 driving a snail 68 being thrown into engagement with a wheel 73 after every move- ment of the lever 52. The snail 68 acts on a cranked lever 60, 61, which in turn operates through pins and catches. To prevent the switch from being operated on certain days, say on Sun- days, a notched disc 1<a> rotating once in seven days is provided and serves to operate a catch 6<a> to hold up the lever 52 when required.
Patent GB-190219658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes for Transporting Tobacco or the like
Inventor: SHAW WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 19,658. Shaw, W. E. Sept. 8. Packing cases f o r tobacco and the like are formed in sections from sheet metal, the sections being connected together by inserting flanges 2 thereon in grooves 5 formed round the edges of partitions 4. In modifications, there may be two grooves in the partition, one for each flange; or the flanges may be connected together by diagonal or cross stays soldered or otherwise attached thereto, which also serve to strengthen the case. The pointing between the sections may be covered by a metal band. Boxes thus constructed may be made longer than ordinarily in proportion to their sectional area.