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Patent GB-189914744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to American Organs and like Instruments Operating on the Exhaust Principle.
Inventor: HOWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 14,744. Howard, S. July 18. Organs and like instruments.-The invention relates to American organs or like instruments acting by suction, and consists of means for enabling the upper or lower note of a chord to be emphasized. This is effected by providing one or more sets of reeds, and by arranging for the silencing of all the notes but one of each extra set, the note not silenced being the highest or lowest of the chord. The description applies to the emphasizing of the upper note of a chord, but the arrangement is applicable with obvious modifications to the lowest note. B is one of the main set of reeds, and C the corresponding reed of an auxiliary set, of which one only is shown. The main pallet D is extended, and supports the pallet E of the reed C, so that, when the pallet D is opened, the pallet E opens also unless otherwise prevented. In order to keep all the pallets E closed, except the one appropriate to the highest note of a chord, a set of diagonal levers G are pro vided, operated by each pallet D, and acting, when thus operated, so as to hold up the pallet E of the note next below by engaging with a button M connected therewith. Each lever G has a pin N attached to it and overlapping the next higher lever at the end next the button M, so that, when the latter lever has been raised, the former one is also raised, and so for all the levers below it. Thus, when the pallet D is depressed, the pallet E also opens, if the note is the highest of the chord, but the lever G prevents the pallet E belonging to the note next below from opening, although its main pallet D may be opened. The lever G also raises the lever next below it, and silences the corresponding auxiliary reed, and so on. Modi6- cations of the arrangement are described, suitable for other positions of the auxiliary reeds, and also an arrangement for enabling the emphasis to be obtained with a single set of reeds. This effect is produced by causing the levers G to close the pallets E only partially.
Patent GB-189920049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Carriage and the like Lamp Handles.
Inventor: WEBBER WILLIAM TUCKER
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,049. Webber, W. T. Oct. 6. Carriage &c. lamps.-The attachment of the handle or candle tube 8 to the lamp socket is effected by the engagement of the head 14 of a lever 13 pivoted on the lamp bottom 9 with the undercut edge 11 of a collar 10 on the handle. When the handle is inserted, the bevelled edge of the collar 10 pushes back the edge 14 of the lever 13 until the spring 15 forces the head 14 into engagement with the edge 11, and locks the handle to the lamp. The head 17 of a secondary lever 13<a>, pivoted to the main lever 13 then occupies the position shown in Figs. 1 and 3, and rides on the collar 10 so long as the handle 8 is turned in the direction of the arrow 19, the handle remaining locked. When, however, the handle is turned in the direction of the arrow 20, Fig. 4, a ratchetlike notch 12 on the collar 10 engages the spring- pressed head 17 of the lever 13<a>, forcing back the main lever 13 and disengaging the head 14 thereof from the collar of the handle 8, which may then be withdrawn from the lamp.
Patent GB-189920663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Chucks.
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 20,663. Smith & Coventry, Smith, W. D. F., and Coventry, T. Oct. 14. Chucks.-The chuck described in Specification No. 13,146, A.D. 1898, is modified by having an adjustable ring c<4> screwed into the gripper cylinder d. The flange c<2> for operating the changeable jaws is formed on the ring, so that the jaws may be adjusted for bars of slightly different sizes independently of the adjustment of the ring d<4>, which is merely used to give the best position of the toggle-levers e. The ring d<4> may be formed in one with the gripper cylinder, which is then suitably slotted to receive the toggle-levers.
Patent GB-190002803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Motor Apparatus.
Inventor: FARKAS ARMAND
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2803. Farkas, A. Feb. 12. Vapour engines.-Relates to motor apparatus comprising a vaporizer a, b, Fig. 3, a motor r, a condenser o, and pump p in which chloride of methyl, sulphurous acid, or equivalent liquid is employed in a closed circuit. The vaporizer is composed of two plates a, b, Fig. 1, held at a short distance apart by studs g. The liquid enters at f, and the vapour passes out at d.
Patent GB-190007719-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Cupola and Steam Boiler.
Inventor: MORGAN HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 7719. Morgan, H. April 26. Steam generators combined with blast and cupola furnaces.-The invention consists in the combination with a cupola or furnace a for melting iron and other metals of a steam boiler b in which the steam is generated by the heat from the cupola, while the brickwork of the cupola from the tuyere holes upwards is protected by the water jacket which the boiler constitutes about the cupola.
Patent GB-190012660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Audible Fire and Temperature Alarms.
Inventor: HIGGINS FRANCIS GEORGE
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,660. Higgins, F. G. July 13. Incubators.-Relates to a device for sounding an electric bell when the temperature in an incubator rises above a certain limit. An expansible chamber j, filled with a volatile liquid, when heated pushes up the rod m and closes the contact-spring n of the electric bell circuit.
Patent GB-190012946-A (GB)
Title: Alarm Signal for Railways
Inventor: HEDGES THOMAS
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 12,946. Hedges, T. July 18. Fog and audible signals; indicators and repeaters, signal.-Two or more detonators A are mounted on a bar B, which is connected by the rod C to the balance lever of the ordinary signal, so that, when the signal is at ' danger,' the detonators are held on the rail E in position to be exploded by a passing train. When the signal is lowered, the detonators are retracted clear of the rail, as shown in dotted lines. The rod C passes through guides F, and the bar B is provided with two guide-rods D, which pass through holes in the web of the rail E &c. The arrangement serves to warn the driver when he passes a 'danger' signal, or as a check on the driver, the explosion of the detonators indicating that a danger' signal has been passed.
Patent GB-190012977-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Battery.
Inventor: FRANCKEN PAUL EMILE
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 12,977. Francken, P. E. July 18. Primary batteries.- A constant battery of rectangular form throughout is shown in Fig. 1 with two cells in one outer vessel c. It comprises zinc plates d immersed in diluted sulphuric a c i d contained in terra-cotta or earthenware porous vessels c, and special carbon electrodes immersed in sodium-bichromate solution contained in the vessel e. The carbon electrodes consist of a number of thin plates a, Figs. 1 and 3, retained in lead sockets b, and electrolytically coated at the ends with copper and then electrolytically or otherwise coated with a precious metal. The zinc plates d are held centrally in the vessels c by ebonite cross-pieces g, retained by the terminal screws h.
Patent GB-190100467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Telephones.
Inventor: LAING DAVID
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 467. Laing, D., and Ferry, G. M. Jan. 8. Telephones.-A support for telephone instruments is formed by a tube 6 pivoted at 5 to a bracket. Upon the tube 6 telescopes a second tube 7 to which a socket 8 is secured. The socket 8 is provided with forked arms 9, in which the transmitter is pivoted, and which also form a support for the tube C carrying the receiver D and its wires. The inner end of the tube C is straight, and can slide in the socket 8.
Patent GB-190103217-A (GB)
Title: Obtaining Saponine from Horse-chesnuts
Inventor: WEIL LUDWIG
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 3217. Well, L. Feb. 14. Resins and resinous compounds.-Relates to the extraction of saponin &c. from horse chesnuts. The cotyledons are first ground and dried, and oil and resin are extracted by means of benzine.
Patent GB-190105732-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Hay and Straw Binder
Inventor: MASON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-03-19
Abstract: 5732. Mason, W. March 19. Baling-presses.- A rectangular frame A, B, D, to receive a truss of hay and binding - ropes, i s fixed to the ground, and a cover C of steel bands hinged to it at the top is brought over the truss. The hooks on the lever G then engage the ladder K, and, after the lever has been depressed, it is secured by passing the bar L through the fork of the lever and putting the pin I into one of the holes in the bale. For trussing straw and bundling wood, half hoops J are fixed in the frame.
Patent GB-190107616-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Apparatus for Threading Sewing-needles.
Inventor: WOOD CHARLES
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7616. Wood, C., and Edwards, F. April 13. Needle-threaders. - The apparatus comprises a base A carrying a number of reels of thread &c. by pins B, a pillar D for the needle having a hole E through which all the threads are passed, and a stand G adjustable on the base and carrying a tube L in which slides the threader rod M having a handle N by which it can be moved to the left against the pull of a spring R. The hole for the needle is flattened and tapered towards its lower end, so that, before the needle can be put in position, it must be turned so that its eye is in line with the hole a, Fig. 7, through which the threader hook T<1> passes. The end of the rod M is split or fitted with a nut V, to grip the threader T. The thread is severed by a knife E<1>.
Patent GB-190109903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obtaining Volatile Elements from their Ores and Compounds.
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 9903. British Aluminium Co., [Cowles, A. H.]. May 13. Phosphorus. - Volatile elements, such as phosphorus, are obtained from their ores or compounds by passing an electric current through a fused mass of such ore &c. to a porous cathode, upon which the element is deposited in a state of vapour and through which it passes to a condensing- chamber. The bath is maintained at a temperature higher than the volatilizing temperature of the element to be obtained. An apparatus suited for carrying out the process consists of an iron receptacle a having a perforated bottom b upon which rests a porous cathode c, such as of carbon. The fused bath d is surrounded by a body of like unfused material e forming a protecting wall. A lower airtight bottom f forms a condensing- chamber g, having a door at one end through which the element is removed. A negative terminal i is attached to the wall, while positive terminals j are connected to hanging carbon or other anodes k by metal rods l. The porous cathode may be prepared by packing in the buttom a mixture of coke, granular powder, and coal tar or pitch, and slowly baking it. If an oxygen compound be used, the oxygen developed at the anode may be allowed to burn up the anode, tending to produce a current which reinforces the dynamo current.
Patent GB-190117834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Stripping Ingots from Moulds.
Inventor: WOOD FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 17,834. Wood, F. W. Sept. 6. Ingots.-An apparatus,for use in stripping moulds from their ingots, is provided with gripping-jaws 14, which pass through apertures in a vertically - movable plate 15, and are formed with inclined or bevelled surfaces a, to enable the jaws to be forced inwards and locked by the plate 15. The plate 15 is actuated by a plunger 9, of the usual kind, carrying a block 10, which rests upon the ingot, while the cylinder 8 is raised by means of a second plunger connected to the cylinder 8 by rods 7, and arranged in a known manner. In another form of stripping-apparatus, the jaws have upwardly-extending arms, connected to and actuated by a small hydraulic cylinder secured to a cylinder corresponding to the cylinder 8, Fig. 1. According to a modification, the jaws are so pivoted that during the raising of the mould the jaws tend to move inwards.
Patent GB-190118399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs, Graphophones and the like Sound Recording Instruments.
Inventor: ILVRIDE THOMAS GOULDING MC
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 18,399. McIlvride, T. G., and Ridings, E. Sept.14. Phonographs, graphophones, &c. are provided with sound trumpets formed with conical sections a. When the trumpets are to be varied in length, different sizes of bell mouths b may be employed, the larger sections and bell mouths being discarded as desired.
Patent GB-190119466-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Match-box Combination for Smokers.
Inventor: CARTER HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 19,466. Carter, H. C. Sept. 30. Match boxes. - The match box a is provided with grooves in which slide the extensions c of a tobacco-pipe stopper d. In modifications, the stopper is attached to a ring sliding on the case, or the stopper is attached to a single extension c sliding in a groove in one end of the case, or the stopper extension is hinged to the case and lies along the bottom when out of use. A shield or cover for the stopper may be attached to the case.
Patent GB-190120889-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Manufacture of a Non-hygroscopic Cohesive Medium or Cement for Binding Pigments or other Pliant or Mouldable Substances.
Inventor: GROTE LUDWIG
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 20,889. Grote, L. Oct. 18. Fireproof paper; waterproof paper.-Relates to a cement or binding-material for use with paper to render it fireproof and waterproof. The cement consists of a mixture of potassium or sodium silicate with gelatinously-precipitated zinc silicate. The zinc silicate is prepared by adding zinc chloride to the solution of alkaline silicate, and washing the precipitate after settlement.
Patent GB-190125227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Electric Installations in Buildings.
Inventor: MEEHAN JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-12-10
Abstract: 25,227. Meehan, J. May 16, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Couplings. - Relates to adapters or coupling- blocks fixed in junction boxes for use in electric installations. A junction box K screwed on to the tube 0 of existing gas fixtures has openings for the main electric lead casings, and has the adapter A fixed centrally. Fig. 2 shows a partial section of the adapter-block, and Fig. 3 a view of the lid. The block A has grooves a, a<1> for the leads, which are connected to the necessary branching screws c. Radial grooves are provided in the upper face for the branch wires, and these are all covered by the lid F, excepting the two leading to the lamp, which is slotted at I, I for this purpose. A slot H is provided for adjustment of a fixing-screw.
Patent GB-190203190-A (GB)
Title: Cycle Rest or Support.
Inventor: HART WILLIAM ALLEN
Filed: 1902-02-08
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 3190. Hart, W. A. Feb. 8. Supports; cranks. -One of the cranks is made extensible, to serve as a support. The outer or pedal part 1 of the crank slides in an undercut groove formed in the inner or crank-axle part 2, the parts being secured in either position by a lever 6 carrying a pin adapted to engage in holes 5 formed in the part 2.
Patent GB-190203431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saw Sets.
Inventor: BAKER JOSEPH GORGES
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 3431. Baker, J. G. Feb. 11. Saws, setting.-Relates to pliers for setting the teeth of saws two at a time. In the form shown in section in Fig. 3, the saw teeth are gripped between the fixed die D and the movable die G at the end of the short lever E which engages with the band-lever H at J. The die D has two faces inclined in opposite directions (one of these faces 2 is shown in Fig. 3). The die G is suitably shaped to press two adjacent teeth on these incliced faces, and thus give the necessary set. An adjustable stop L<1> arrests the points of the teeth in the proper position. The lever E is adjustable laterally to suit different sizes of teeth. In another form of the pliers, the movable die is on the end of a sliding block E, Fig. 3<a>. The saw 7 is shown in position between this die and the fixed die K. The die K is adjustable laterally to suit different sizes of teeth.
Patent GB-190204459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Floors, Ceilings, Balconies, Stairways, Roofs and the like
Inventor: EGGERT HERMANN
Filed: 1902-02-21
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 4459. Eggert, H. Feb. 21. Bricks for floors, ceilings, girders, balconies, stairways, roofs, arches. &c. are formed with undercut grooves in the sides to receive cement.
Patent GB-190210116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope or Cable Grips for Haulage Purposes
Inventor: ASPINALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 10,116. Aspinall, J. May 2. Rope grips.-Relates to improvements on the grips described in Specification No. 8469, A. D. 1900. The jaw c is pivoted at e on the pivoted lever f instead of being made integral with it.
Patent GB-190210716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Gearing.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 10,716. Thompson, W. P., [N³rnberger Motorfahrzeugefabrik "Union" Ges. May 9. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed friction gearing for. The driven wheel f, which can be moved along the shaft d to vary the speed imparted to it as by means of a screw t and chain gearing, rotates between the driving-disc b, on the motor shaft a, and the balancing disc i. This disc is driven in the opposite direction to the disc b by means of the wheel h loosely mounted between collars on the shaft d. The discs are pressed upon the wheels by a rod l and levers as shown.
Patent GB-190217360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Pressure of Gas.
Inventor: O'BRIEN JOHN OWDEN
Filed: 1902-08-07
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 17,360. O'Brien, J. O., [Wagner, tlT.]. Aug. 7. Regulators.-The regulator, which is especially a p p l i- cable for acetylene gas, consists of a lower casing, divided into receiv- ing and discharg- ing chambers 1, 7 by a partition 6, and an upper regulating-chamber 13 covered with a bell 16. Gas enters the chamber 1 by a tube 10, passes through the conical regulating - valve 3 to the chamber 13, leaves the latter by the tube 12, having a rose at the bottom, and enters the chamber 7, from which it escapes by the tube 9. The chambers 1, 7 are provided with perforated plates 2, 11, allowing condensed liquid to pass through, the liquid being subsequently withdrawn through openings 5, 14. The valve 3 is provided below with a rod working within a guide 4, and above with a rod 17 attached to the bell. Depending from the bell is a perforated tube 27, fitted with guide-rings 18, and forced upwards by a spring 19 having a tension corresponding to nine-tenths the weight of the bell. The bell has wings 20 sliding easily within the outer casing 21, which is fitted with an overflow 22. Mercury or water is used as the sealing-liquid.
Patent GB-190221088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Cotton Seed.
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 21,088. Stanley, J. C. W., and Cotton Seed Co. Sept. 27. Screening meal.-Relates to a process for treating cotton seeds so as to obtain a ground cotton-seed meal free from fibre. The seed is fed from a hopper A to cracking-rolls B, and thence to a disintegrating-machine consisting of beater arms C mounted on a rotary shaft C' and acting between the bars of a grating C<2>. The seeds pass to a vibrating screen D the tailings from which pass to a "screening carder" E, while the throughs from the sieve D and carder E fall into a convever G and thence to a roller mill H. The ground seeds pass to a rotary dressing- machine K. The fine meal is carried by a hopper L to a series of vibrating screens M, M<1>, M<2> having succesively larger meshes or to a single screen formed in sections with meshes increasing in size to cause any fibres that may still be present to ball and remain on the sieves while the fine meal free from fibre falls through.
Patent GB-190221537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surfaces for Receiving Photographic Prints
Inventor: ARCHER CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 21,537. Archer, C. Oct. 3. Sensitized plates and films ; printing.-Consists of backings or supports for sensitized films on which prints are to be made, designed to produce a metallic effect. A plate of metal, celluloid, wood, &c. is coated with a solution of albumen and honey. To this surface, bronze powder or the like is applied. The plate is then treated with methylated spirit, cold water, and heat, and finally varnished. A coating of sensitive emulsion is then applied.
Patent GB-190223418-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Oxychlorphenyl Amidotolylamine and Sulphur Colours therefrom.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,418. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Oct. 27. p-Oxy-m-chlor-phenyl-p<1>-amidotolylamine is produced by reducing the product of the joint oxidation of equal molecules of chlor-p-amidophenol [OH : Cl : NH2 = 1 : 2 : 4] and o-toluidine. The bodies are dissolved in sulphuric acid, oxidized with sodium bichromate, and then reduced by adding sodium sulphide and heating with steam. The solution is filtered, and the product separated by the addition of sodium carbonate. Dyes, artificial.-The product so prepared, when melted with sodium sulphide and sulphur, according to the process described in Specification No. 58, A.D. 1902, yields a blue dye-stuff similar to, but of a greener shade than, that described therein.
Patent GB-190226736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing and Roving Frames.
Inventor: BARBOUR JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,736. Barbour, J. Dec. 4. Gill boxes or frames.-The gill bars of drawing and roving frames are twisted into spiral form at their ends, which slide in guides, and the guides are shaped so as to act simultaneously on each end of the bars and tilt them in one direction as the gills enter the sliver and in the other direction as the gills leave the sliver, the gills being thus caused to enter and leave the sliver approximately at right-angles to it. The guides 4, Fig. 4, embrace the inner end of the spiral 2 at one end of the bar 1 and the outer end of the spiral at the other end of the bar as the gills enter the sliver, then they embrace the central parts 3 of the spirals as the bars travel from the back roller to the front roller, and, as the gills leave the sliver, the guides 4, Fig. 6, act on the outer end of the firstnamed spiral and the inner end of the spiral at the opposite end of the bar.
Patent GB-190227787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: HEANY JOHN ALLEN
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 27,787. Heany, J. A. Dec. 16. Arc lamps.-A dashpot consists of a cylinder d', having its upper part reduced in external diameter, and provided at some distance above the bottom with a ball valve f<3>, which acts to stop any sudden inrush of air, and to retard any sudden outrush. A piston e<1> fits the cylinder, and carries a cap e fitting loosely over the upper part of the cylinder. The valve f<3> can act only when the piston e<1> is above it ; if the piston descends past the valve opening, the movement is stopped by the air enclosed in the lower part of the cylinder. The invention is applicable in clutch lamps, such as that described in Specification No. 4091, A.D. 1902, the cylinder d' being clamped on the frame of the lamp, and the piston e' carried by the clutch-holder.