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Patent GB-190002094-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Indicating the Presence in the Atmosphere of Fire Damp, Coal Gas, Hydrogen or other Gases.
Inventor: LYNCKER GUSTAV ADOLF
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 2094. Lyncker, G. A., and Mohr, M. L. F. Feb. 1. Explosive gases, detecting.-The presence of firedamp, coal gas, hydrogen, &c. in mines, ships, gas works, &c. is indicated by the increase of pressure, caused by diffusion into the porous vessel H, acting on the flexible diaphragm M and completing an electric alarm circuit at s. The porous vessel H and its shield h are held in the ring r, in which the diaphragm M is held by the washers and ring P connected to one binding-post k. The contact point s is adjusted by the screw S and connected tu the second binding-post k. These parts are enclosed in a cover, and valves d, t are provided for equalizing the pressure inside and outside. The appliance is hung by eyes on the shield h, so that the porous vessel is close to the roof, and a number of the appliances may be connected to a central station.
Patent GB-190003133-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Travelling Trunk.
Inventor: BRUCE FINETTA MADELINE JULIA
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 3133. Bruce, F. M. J. Feb. 16. Trunks.-A skeleton frame a of hoop iron, aluminium, &c. is covered with waterproof canvas or other flexible material, which may be strengthened by strips or battens of cane, bamboo, &c. sewed or otherwise secured in position. The lid is hinged to the body by the flexible covering strengthened by a strip of leather, and the covering is caused to project at the ends and front of the lid in order to conceal the junction of the lid with the body of the trunk. The trunk may be provided with a handle, which is secured by straps passing completely round the trunk, and with a separate canvas covering. Pockets and fixed or removable trays may be fitted within the trunk, and the lid may be secured by padlocks &c.
Patent GB-190005867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Iron and Steel Tubes.
Inventor: PERRINS HARRY
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 5867. Perrins, H. March 29. Drawings to Specification. Metal pipes and tubes.-Boiler, steam, gas, and other pipes or tubes are made by welding together a piled hollow bloom arranged as described in Specification No. 22,947, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.], the welding being effected by rolling on a mandrel. The tube is then rolled, without re-heating, between gapped rolls, to elongate it and reduce it to the desired diameter. The welding and gapped rolls are preferably arranged in proximity to the furnace, boiler, and engine, steam being raised by the heat from the welding-furnace.
Patent GB-190008584-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Electric Traction by Surface Contact.
Inventor: TOSI GIORGIO
Filed: 1900-05-09
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8584. Tosi, G., Felice, M. T. de, and Parboni, A. May 9. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact system with electromagnetic switches. . Switches; conductors; collectors.-The core D of the magnet which operates the switch works inside three coils F, G, G<1>, of which F receives a shunt current from the collector p to lift the core, G receives the main current and acts as a holdiogup coil, while G<1> is a shunt off this coil to earth or return and pulls down the core when the collector leaves the stud and breaks the circuit through the coil G. The coil G' has fewer ampere turns than the coil G, and is in series with or is formed as a resistance. The core carries a spring arm with carbon blocks at the ends to bridge the two sets of carbon contacts c, d in the main and shunt circuits, or the core is connected to the levers N, which carry bridge-pieces dipping into two pairs of mercury cups L. The coils are iron-cased and iron-ended, and are attaclied to the cover of the switch box, which is fitted with a water-tight joint and a renewable insulated contact-stud C, and the connection with the feeder V is made by a spring- carried plate n on the lower end of the switch. The stud may be separate from the switch box. The ends p<1> of the collector may be insulated from the centre and connected to it through resistances, and at starting a small battery supplies the initial current.
Patent GB-190008852-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Computing Weighing-scale.
Inventor: RAKESTRAW FLORENTINE MONTGUMER
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8852. Rakestraw, F. M., Rakestraw, L. W., and Vilbiss, A. de. May 14. Value-indicating apparatus.-A computing weighing-scale of the pendulum-weight type is shown in Fig. 2. The platform 3 rests on the beam 1, which is pivoted at 2 and connected by a link 11 to a disc 96 supported on bearings projecting from the casing. The disc carries a pendulum weight 9 and a pointer 91, which moves over the weightindicating scales 14 and the value-indicating scales 14a. The scales are of different rates, and enable heavy or light articles to be weighed, a corresponding weight 90, similarly coloured to the scale to which it belongs, being placed on the pendulum for the higher rates. Vibration is neutralized by means of a piston 40 attached to the beam and working in a cylinder of mercury. A tare beam 20 is fitted to the main beam, and carries a poise 21.
Patent GB-190010464-A (GB)
Title: Lathe and Screw-cutting Improvements
Inventor: GREENWOOD THOMAS
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-07-08
Abstract: 10,464. Greenwood, T. June 8. Drawings to Specification. Taps, stocks, and dies.-A. screwing-head for attachment to the poppet spindle of a lathe for screwing work between the centres has bosses formed on the body to receive handles, the various parts of the heads being otherwise suitable for machine use. The Specification also describes a method of cutting hobs with sufficient slope or rake of thread for correctly cutting dies, while of sufficient diameter to give the necessary clearance in cutting. This is obtained by making the hob multiple-threaded and of such diameter as to give the desired slope of thread, the best diameter being accurately determined by trial. In an example given, the ordinary hob for a ¥ in. thread is stated to be # in., but a hob is made according to the invention with a double thread of <2>/10 in. pitch instead of <1>/10 in., but, instead of doubling the original diameter, a diameter of 1 <5>/16 in. is chosen, obtained by increasing the slope of the thread to what is considered sufficient.
Patent GB-190012993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: SPROTT ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 12,993. Sprott, E. W. July 18. Acetylene.-In a casing a, Fig. 1, containing water are arranged a gas holder b and two sets of generating-apparatus. Each set consists of a sludge tank c containing water, a carbide chamber e supported centrally over it, and a fixed cover or bell f arranged eccentrically so as to provide room for the valve h and rod s. The gas generated is conducted by pipes j to a purifier k fixed in the casing a beneath the bell b. The purifier consists of a cylinder opening into the bell above the water level and containing suitable purifying- material, which rests on a perforated false bottom, condensed water being thus enabled to drain away. The bell b is provided with guide-rods q, which slide in grooved blocks fixed to the sides of the casing a. The rods s which control the valves h are operated by levers t actuated by the guiderods q when the bell b descends. The levers tare pivoted to vertical rods v, adjustable by nuts v<1> so as to control the amount of valve opening. The rods q can be placed at different heights, so that one carbide holder will be completely exhausted before the other comes into action. The rod q can be connected by a spring to the lever t, and the weighted valve arm h to the rod s, so as to ensure a positive closing of the valve when the bell b rises.
Patent GB-190017699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Chairs.
Inventor: ENGELBRECHT CARL REINHOLD
Filed: 1900-10-05
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,699. Engelbrecht, C. R. Oct. 5. Chairs.-Relates to chairs capable of rocking in two directions at right-angles, specially useful on board ship for persons suffering from sea-sickness. The seat and back are carried on uprights a on a frame d, which can rock on a shaft c, which is provided with a T-piece e, which can rock on a rod g fixed to the underframe or leg frame f, f<1>. Leather bands h limit the motion, and springs k, i brake the motion, and tend to bring the seat to the horizontal position.
Patent GB-190017912-A (GB)
Title: Air Pyrometers.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,912. Mills, B. J. B., [Bristol Co.]. Oct. 9. Pyrometers.-Relates to air pyrometers, and to means for compensating automatically for the varying temperature and barometric pressure at the recording-device. The flat coiled Bourdon tube A is fixed at one end to a bracket 1, and i.ts other end is secured to a similar tube B, there being, however, no communication between their interiors. The right-hand end of the tube B carries a bracket 6, between which and a bracket 5, extending from the bracket 1, the shaft 7 of the index or recording arm D is supported. The tube A communicates by a fine tube 2 with a porcelain bulb in the furnace &c. Variations in external temperature or pressure thus cause the tubes A, B to coil or uncoil so as to counteract each other and give no movement to the arm D. The tubes and bulb are nearly exhausted of air, so that the pressure on the bulb at a high temperature is small. This arrangement of the parts may be somewhat varied.
Patent GB-190020507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Plugs for Electrically-fired Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 20,507. Hall, R. F. Nov. 14. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The insulator in the sparking plug comprises a number of mica discs a<1> placed on the conductor b and pressed together by a nut b<3>. The mica is covered with a suitable varnish, such as shellac varnish, and subjected to a high temperature for a considerable time ; it is then turned to a taper in the lathe to fit the plug c, which may carry the sparking point e. Fig. 5 shows the two insulated conductors b<1>, b<2> carried in one plug c, and Fig. 7 shows the insulated conductor b double-ended and the plug with two corresponding terminals e<1>, e<2>. Other insulating- material may be employed, and the conductor may be tapered as well as the insulator, so that both are kept in place by the pressure in the cylinder.
Patent GB-190022192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stretchers for Perambulator Hoods and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON DAVID
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,192. Simpson, D., and Simpson, J. J. Dec. 6. Perambulators &c. -The members A, E of a perambulator or like hood stretcher are partially distended, and maintained so by the set-screw C, which does not interfere with the action of the joint when the hood is fully opened.
Patent GB-190022791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads, Fenders, Cornice Poles, Hand Rails and such like Articles
Inventor: CRANE JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 22,791. Crane, J. A. Dec. 14. Metal pipes and tubes.-A tube composed of a brass or ornamental part b<2> and a base b<1>, which can be slid together longitudinally, is employed in the construction of bedsteads, fenders, curtain rods, hand-rails, &c. The construction enables the base to be first fixed and the joints hidden by the part b<2>, which may be secured by ornamental terminals such as are shown at g, Fig. 2, in connection with a rail and pillar of a bedstead. The screw g may engage an eye in the stud o<1> instead of the single iron f. Or a piece may be punched out of the base b<1> and turned down to engage the block in the pillar c'. Fig. 7, 9, and 12 show the invention applied to fenders, and Fig. 10 to a curtain pole ; the method of fixing the tube to hand-rail brackets is also described. If desired, the parts may be sprung together.
Patent GB-190101201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single-rail Railways and Carriages for the same.
Inventor: SMITH EWEN ROSS
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1902-01-18
Abstract: 1201. Smith, E. R. Jan. 18. Single - rail railways ; electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-The vehicle is carried by a pair of two - wheeled bogies G with tandem doubly-flanged wheels H running on a single rail A laid on cross and longitudinal sleepers. On one or both sides guide-rails E are carried level with the centre-of gravity of the vehicle by trussed frames E<2> on the sleepers. Smaller bogies J, in line with the main bogies, each carry four horizontal rollers L, the outer rollers having flanges on their lower sides, and the inner rollers on their upper sides. The running wheels may be driven by gearing from an electromotor M mounted between them, and may be coupled by cranks and a connecting-rod 0, or each wheel may be driven by a motor on its axle. At points, the rails are arranged, as shown in Fig. 4, with hinged guide-rail sections E<3> connected at P. The guide and running rails may act as the supply and return conductors for electric traction. The Provisional Specification states that the guide-rail may be overhead.
Patent GB-190103887-A (GB)
Title: Optical Toy for Producing Various Forms of Distortion.
Inventor: ANDERTON JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1902-02-22
Abstract: 3887. Anderton, J. Feb 23. Optical illusions, producing.-An optical toy is constructed with a prism or prisms, either fixed or movable with respect to each other, and arranged so that objects can be seen partly through the prism or prisms and partly direct. The toy produces a distortion of the objects viewed, resulting in curious optical effects. Fig. 2 shows a pair of prisms placed at an angle to one another. Two pairs of prisms so arranged are mounted in a suitable casing with rectangular openings, through which objects are viewed. By inverting the case and by looking through it from opposite sides, different effects are produced.
Patent GB-190104022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Husking Machines for Beet Seeds.
Inventor: FERENCZ BERGER
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 4022. Ferencz, B. Feb. 25. Husking beet seeds.-Relates to a machine for husking beet seeds between a rotary and a stationary steel wire brush. The seeds fall from a hopper a upon a shaking shoot b, which delivers them to a hopper c, from which they are carried by a feedworm x to the brushes k, k<1>. The brush k<1> is fixed to the framework of the machine, while the brush k is adjustably keyed on the rotary shaft t. The seeds, after leaving the brushes, fall down the shoot v upon the superposed screens i, i<1>, by which they are separated from the husks. The screens i, i<1> are driven by rods f<4>, f<5> from eccentrics on the shaft t<1> driven by a belt from the main shaft t. The shuot b is driven by a cam p on the shaft t acting, by an arm f<3>, on a spring-actuated link f<1> connected to the shoot b.
Patent GB-190104427-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic Weigh-bridge.
Inventor: APHOHN JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4427. Apjohn, J. H. March 1. Weigh-bridges for railway vehicles. -A hydrostatic weighbridge for railway vehicles, adaptable for lighter rolling loads, is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The platform a rests on flexible cushions b containing water and connected to a pressure gauge by pipes c. The platform has rails e for the wagon, and connecting-rails m rest on the platform and abutments and serve to steady the bridge when a wagon is moving on to it. The cushions consist of a chamber s, Fig. 3, fitted with a metallic basket h, which secures a rubber diaphragm i, and is secured by a ring j. Each basket carries a disc g, which supports one corner of the platform, and the baskets are connected by pipes c to an ordinary gauge, on to a gauge indicating the weights and consisting of a fluid-actuated diaphragm acting on a system of levers and rack and pinion or other suitable device. To counteract the horizontal thrust on the bridge caused by an oncoming wagon, each end of the bridge may be fitted with a bar B, Fig. 4, which has knife-edges on its ends bearing against a stud E on the platform and against an adjustable plate in a standard C. A device for relieving the bridge from the excessive load of a locomotive is shown in Fig. 5. A bar H is connected at its ends to tripping-devices L, actuated only by the heavy weight of a locomotive, which gives the bar a horizontal motion. This causes the trolleys N to be pushed up the inclines G and raise the platform, and vice versÔ.
Patent GB-190104969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Flake Mica from Mica Plates, Crystals or Nodules.
Inventor: MICHELL HENRY COLBECK
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1902-06-07
Abstract: 4969. Michell, H. C. March 8. Separating mica.-Flake mica for making non- conducting material as described in Specification No. 4970, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Heating], or for electrical or other purposes, is made from lumps by drying these, passing them through several series of pairs of intermeshing grooved or toothed rollers e<2>, and dropping the partially opened mica from an inclined shoot q into a strong air current in a casing r. The mica then passes into a box t having a vertically adjustable partition 3, the larger pieces falling in front of this, while the flake mica deposits behind it ; the air and dust pass out through a screen 10, and may be allowed to deposit small flakes in a chamber or an open space. A combination of apparatus for carrying out these operations continuously is described. The air is supplied at about one halfpound per square inch from a fan v. The air casing r may have a cylindrical extension containing a rotatable cylinder x, provided with radial blades, and intended to present the mica carried round with it edgeways to the air-current. The larger pieces of mica falling in front of the partition 3 in each separator are removed by a lateral conveyer 9 to a second complete set of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190106199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Metal and Concrete Walls, Floors and Roofs for Buildings and the like.
Inventor: CLARE GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6199. Clare, G. E. March 25. Floors; walls; roofs; concrete buildings.-Relates to combined concrete and iron or steel structures of the kind described in Specification No. 22,511, A.D. 1899. Corrugated vertical steel plates c are tenoned or connected to damp. proof base-plates and wood wallplates b, and the corners of the building are strengthened by angleties f. The window and door sills and lintels are constructed of, or strengthened by, corrugated plates d formed with tongues f<1>, which pass through slots in the vertical plates and are secured by tapered pins. The walls and floors are strengthened by corrugated plates p, j, tie-rods e, adjustable in length by screwed sockets i, and interlaced wire or expanded metal. Fig. 12 shows a method of fastening together centering-planks or sheetmetal moulding-plates n by means of slotted bolts l and tapered pins. The sheets may be smooth to produce a surface which does not need plastering, or they may be roughened to imitate stonework. The metalwork is coated with a rust-proof solution, and breeze may be used in the manufacture of tha concrete. The surface of the building may be finished with tiles, slates, boards, plaster, &c.
Patent GB-190106457-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Holding Shirt-waists and the like in Position and for Supporting Skirts or other Garments in connection therewith
Inventor: HOGAN GEORGE LEWIS
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 6457. Hogan, G. L. March 27. Suspenders for articles of dress.-An appliance for holding shirt waists &c. in position, and for supporting skirts, trousers, &c., comprises two pieces B, preferably of the shape shown in Fig. 2, which are secured to the corset or similar garment by sewing, or by bent wire. Loops A, Fig. 3, preferably connected by an elastic strip E, have enlarged portions adapted to be placed over the pieces B so as to grip the shirt &c. when the loops are drawn into the position shown. Hooks.H secured to the skirt or trousers are arranged to engage the loops A and support the skirt &c.
Patent GB-190106801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes and Apparatus for Cooling or Condensing Fluids.
Inventor: PARKER FRANCIS WARNER
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 6801. Parker, F. W. April 1. Condensers.-A mixture of air and vapour, preferably water vapour, is used as the cooling-agent for condensing steam from engines &c. The water vapour produced with the aid of a source of heat F, or by spraying pipes N, mingles with air entering through perforated plates H or R, and is drawn by suitable means I through the tubes D, round which the gas &c. to be cooled or condensed is passed. The tubes are held in a casmg A which has an inlet B and outlet C. The inlet B may consist of a tapering pipe to expand the incoming fluid.
Patent GB-190107552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shears and Scissors.
Inventor: KLEVER FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 7552. Klever, F. W. April 12. Scissors and shears.-The blades are hollowed out to form receptacles b, d for pins, needles, and cotton. The receptacles are provided with spring covers e, f, and the receptacle b for the cotton is slotted at c to allow the cotton to be drawn out.
Patent GB-190116136-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting Tramway-rails and Securing their Joints.
Inventor: WILSON REGINALD PAGE
Filed: 1901-08-10
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,136. Wilson, R. P. Aug. 10. Rail joints; chairs.-The ends of tramway rails are supported on sole-plates of channel section, and are bolted thereto by bolts placed at right-angles to the upper surfaces b<1> of the rail flanges, and the e inclined under surfaces a' of the soleplate. Preferably the bolts are screwed into tapped bars C<x>, or into nuts of such form that they will not turn.
Patent GB-190116241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets and the like.
Inventor: ROLOFF GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1902-08-13
Abstract: 16,241. Roloff, G. Aug. 13. Corsets. - The corset is provided with two adjustable laced slits 1, 2, having their greatest width just beneath the rise of the bust.
Patent GB-190124664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Passengers' Communication Apparatus for Railway Trains.
Inventor: O'KELL JOHN JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 24,664. O'Kell, J. J. W., and Harvey, A. J. B. Dec. 4. Signalling and communicating on trains.-Relates to passengers' communication apparatus for railway trains. Lanterns E containing electric lamps are mounted on each side of the coaches, and are connected by wires W through a switch S to a battery, which, in the case of electricallyfitted coaches, may be the storage battery of the train. The switch S is provided with a safety fuse, and is closed by the movement of the ordinary communication rod A, which, when actuated by pulling the cord C, turns the indicating-discs D into a vertical position, and releases a lever in the box V connected by the small pipe B to the train-pipe F. The contact-maker of the switch S is carried by a wooden roller fixed by clamps to the rod A.