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Patent GB-189906133-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method or Constructing Rail Supports.
Inventor: DEWDNEY GEORGE FILEWOOD
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 6133. Dewdney, G. F. March 21. Chairs; chain keys and wedges.-The chairs A are made from rolled steel with parallel jaws inclined to the base as in Fig. 1, or with jaws at right-angles to the base as in Fig. 9, when the rail A<1> has a tapered web. Keys such as C, D, or H secure the rail. The channel-shaped key C is held in place by a screw F and nut E which passes through slots or apertures in the key and chair jaw. The key D is held by a vertical wedge G fitting into wedge-shaped openings in the jaw and key, and lugs g on the side of this wedge prevent it from coming out as they are too large to pass through the opening in the jaw. Other fastenings may be used, or the fastenings may be omitted, or through-bolts may secure the several parts together. Rail joints.-The above-described chair and fastenings are used at the joints.
Patent GB-189909157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Odourless and Tasteless Sulphur Compounds of Mineral Oils and similar Hydrocarbons.
Inventor: HELMERS LUDWIG OTTO
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9157. Helmers, L. O. May 1. Medicinal preparations.-Relates to the production of soluble, odourless, and tasteless sulphur compounds of mineral oils and similar hydrocarbons, by heating an acid solution or ammoniacal solution of a sulphonized compound with formaldehyde. For example, a 25 per cent. watery solution of ichthyol sulpho acid is heated with formaline containing 40 per cent. formaldehyde. Reference is made to Specification No. 11,344, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189918544-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cheque or Dividend Warrants and Bank Transactions Book.
Inventor: MCCULLOCH THOMAS
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,544. McCulloch, T. Sept. 14. Cheques and cheque-books and the like; book-keeping.-Relates to cheque, dividend-warrant, or like books, adapted for use in obtaining copies of all cheques or dividend warrants &c. issued by a firm or company. Fig. 1 shows one form of such books, with one of its leaves extended. The leaves are wider than the book, and are divided by lines of perforations B<1>, C<1> into three portions A, B, C, the parts B, C being also divided by lines of perforations B<2>, C<2> into detachable sections. When such a leaf is in use for duplicating purposes, the part B is folded down over a part A, and the part C is folded back over the part B, carbon papers being inserted between the parts A and B, and the parts B, C. Each section of the part C serves as a blank cheque, or dividend warrant, and each section of the part B serves as a blank form of receipt, note of advice, or counterfoil to be forwarded to the payee with the cheque or dividend warrant. The portion A serves to keep a permanent record of the particulars of the cheques &c. Within columns H, I on the section C the values of the cheques or dividend warrants are indicated as a safeguard against fraudulent alteration of the cheques &c. Corresponding columns J, K are ruled on the section B. Cash and other columns D, E, F, G are ruled upon the section A. In another form of book, the leaves are made in two sections only, corresponding to sections A and C, Fig. 1. In both forms of book the back A<1> of each section A is ruled with columns for particulars respecting cash received, discount and other allowances, and other details. Additional sheets L may be inserted between the leaves of the book, and, when these are written upon, copies of the written matter are obtained upon the backs of the sections A, by means of interposed carbon sheets. In a second modification, alternate leaves are of greater width than the book, and each one is divided by a vertical row of perforations into an outer section for furnishing blank cheques &c., and an inner section for blank forms of receipt, notes of advice, or counterfoils. The other leaves, which are of the same width as the book, serve for receiving a permanent copy of the cheques &c. When in use. for duplicating purposes, the outer section of one of the wider leaves is folded down over the corresponding narrower leaf, and copies of the cheque &c. are obtained by means of carbon papers in the usual way.
Patent GB-189923460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode and Means for Marking the Flaps or Sides of Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: LYCETT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,460. Lycett, E. Nov. 24. Embossing.-Relates to means for simultaneously impressing the flap of a cycle saddle with the lining, beading, &c. and the maker's name or trade mark. A fixed die A, shaped to receive the saddle with one of the flaps uppermost, is arranged in a press P, and the flap is impressed by a die B having the design &c., in relief on its face. A gas burner is suitably arranged, for heating the die B. Pegs a<5> serve to keep the flap in position.
Patent GB-190002774-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Conversion of White Lead into Oil Paste.
Inventor: BISCHOF GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 2774. Bischof, G. Feb. 12. Processes for making paints.-Relates to a process for grinding white lead in oil without previously drying the white lead. The white lead is washed and pressed in a filter press. About one third of the quantity of white lead to be employed is pugged with about two-thirds of the oil to be employed. The water in the white lead separates and is drawn off. The rest of the white lead and oil is then added and pugged. A current of hot air is directed over the mixture in the pug mill to remove the remainder of the water present. The Specification states that the process is particularly applicable to white lead, such as is obtained as described in Specification No. 11,602, A.D. 1890, [Abridgment Class Acids, alkalies, &c.].
Patent GB-190016266-A (GB)
Title: Rubber Cushions to be used in the Binding of Account and other Books.
Inventor: HUTTON GEORGE VERNON
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 16,266. Hutton, G. V. Sept. 13. Bookbinding. -Rubber &c. cushions with a central ridge, as shown in cross-section in Fig. 2, are inserted in the binding at the junction of the leather and cloth of the backs and sides of account and other books, so that the ridges project and protect the leather and cloth from frictional wear. In the binding, the cushions are laid on a board two-thirds the thickness of the required side, as shown in Fig. 3, the remaining thickness being made up by a board cut into parts, as shown in Fig. 4, and glued on over the thinner parts of the cushions. The binding is then applied as usual.
Patent GB-190105554-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dress Clip for Lady Cyclists.
Inventor: FARNWORTH EMILY MAUD
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5554. Farnworth, E. M. March 16. Skirt clips, cyclists' and like.- Consists of a ring a which is attached to the inside of the skirt and of an elastic band d provided with two branches e, f, which are fastened around the boot by the hook g and ring h. When cycling, the hook c is connected to the ring a, and, when walking, the hook c is detached from the ring a and is connected to the ring h.
Patent GB-190110170-A (GB)
Title: Renewable Seat Valve.
Inventor: WALTERS GEORGE WALTER
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 10,170. Walters, G. W. May 16. Lift valves. - The valve proper 19 has a socket 22 with a lateral opening for engaging with the flanged end 16 of the spindle. The detachable seat 8 fits over a rim formed on the diaphragm 3, and is secured by a screwed collar 10 formed with lateral apertures 12 and covered by a cap 13. The construction of the cap and collar may be varied.
Patent GB-190110175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 10,175. Fell, J. C., [Union Typewriter Co.]. May 16. Type -writers.-Relates to the " actions " of front-strike typebar machines. The construction is such as to produce a cushioning effect at the keyboard, i.e., a decrease in the leverage exerted on the typebar as it approaches the impression point, and also to prevent the rebound of the type-bars on striking the basket or rest. The key levers 26 are formed at their rear ends with racks 30 which engage with a transverse fulcrum bar 31, common to all the levers. By means of a fingerwheel at one end of the bar 31, it can be rolled on two fixed racks and on the racks 30 so as to vary the leverage of the keys and their downward stroke. The type-bars 5 are pivoted on a fulcrum wire 6, seated in the slotted segment 8. The hubs of the bars are formed with teeth 16, which mesh with teeth 17 on the upper ends of vertical levers 18 pivoted on a common fulcrum rod 20. The upper end of each lever 18 is bent into the plane of the corresponding type-bar. The levers 18 are connected by short links 24 to ears 25 extending upwards from the key levers, and springs 33 serve to exert an upward tension on the key levers and a rearward tension on the levers 18. The links 24 being practically horizontal, the lever 18 is normally locked against a forward movement, thus preventing rebound of the type-bar on its return to the basket. When a key is depressed, the link 24 is drawn downwards and the lever 18 forwards, the leverage being progressively diminished, and the speed of the type-bar progressively increased. The universal bar 37 serves to effect the forward spacing of the carriage by means of the dog-rocker 41 and dogs 42, 43 in the usual way. The spring 48 assists the spring 33 in returning the key lever after depression.
Patent GB-190112835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cranes, and other Electric Lifting Appliances.
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 12,835. Stothert & Pitt and Stothert, P. K. June 24. Cranes; electrically-actuated apparatus.-Relates to apparatus in which the winding-barrel is connected by a friction clutch with the electricallyactuated shaft on which it is mounted, and consists in operating the clutch by a magnet under the control of the motor-controlling lever. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the apparatus, B being the barrel and D the clutch, preferably of the coil type. The clutch lever D<1> is moved to close the clutch by a magnet E in a circuit which is closed by the first movement of the motor lever. The clutch is opened, when the magnet is de-energized, by a spring D<2>.
Patent GB-190112949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Forming Hollow or Tubular Wrought Metal Articles.
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 12,949. Lake, H. H., [Stirling Co.]. June 25. Flanging ; corrugating ; forging ; stamping. - Relates to apparatus for making serpentine headers for water-tube boilers, and similar wrought-metal hollow or tubular articles. In making a header, a rectangular tube 10, Fig. 4, having tube-holes 19 in its sides, is placed over a hollow cast mandrel 1, strengthened by webs 7 or pin struts placed between holes 6 corresponding to the tube-holes. The tube is then placed between corrugated dies 12, 15, Fig. 5, and plain dies 13, 14 to press and upset it to the desired shape on the mandrel, the dies 14, 15 being suitably operated. The mandrel with the shaped header on it is then placed on a die 21, Fig. 6, with recesses 22 opposite the tubeholes, and a ball 27 is forced through each pair of holes by a plunger 24 to form flanges 28, internal on the upper face and external on the lower face, or one face may be treated at a time to form internal flanges only. If external flanges on both faces are required, a flattened ball and the strut form of mandrel are used, so that the ball may be placed in position inside and forced outwards by the plunger operating through the opposite hole. The mandrel is broken out by inserting a bar &c., and may be in two longitudinal sections to accommodate a diaphragm, as in the Niclausse boiler, which may be attached to the header, as described in Specification No. 12,935, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190113400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutting Attachments for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 13,400. Ransford, R. B., [Cooper, E. H., and Schutz, C.]. July 1. Ornamental-sewing machines; trimming or cutting ; embroidery.- Consists of a cutting- attachment capable of cutting any desired outline, as in doing appliquÚ work, and is especially designed for use in a Bonnaz machine. To the usual nipple 20, which is caused to rotate with the needle sleeve, is secured the upper knife 52, co-operating with the lower knife 53, which is held against and caused to rotate with the upper knife by a screw 58 and spring 57, but is prevented from vertical movement by an extension 55 embracing the flange 56 of a sleeve connected to the frame. To allow of the automatic adjustment of the knife 53 to foundation fabrics of different thickness, the sleeve 56 may be pressed down by a spring. To prevent undue lifting of the upper fabric, the knife 53 may be received in a depression or hole in a plate 80, Fig. 14<a>.
Patent GB-190115370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters for Measuring Electro-motive Force or Current Strength.
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,370. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. July 29. Current meters. - An instrument for measuring electromotive force or current strength, having a spring control, is provided with an additional force to decrease the sensitiveness as the deflection increases; an instrument of the dynamometer or induction or rotary field type, in which the deflecting-force varies a s the square of the current, may thus be made to have a more uniformlydivided scale. In the form shown, the axle a of the instrument carries a pointer b, balanced by a weighted arm d, and is controlled by a spring e as usual, but another weighted arm g is provided, tending to move the pointer along the scale from the zero position illustrated. The two weighted arms d, g may be replaced by a single one in an intermediate position, or the arm g may be replaced by an armature attracted by a magnet. A stationary spring t may be provided to stop the pointer at zero.
Patent GB-190126333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 26,333. Lake, H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. Dec. 24. Automatic instruments.-The tracker board, tunesheet rollers, and adjacent parts of a pianola or like instrument are enclosed by a cover C to prevent noise. The cover is made of celluloid or other transparent material, and, in the case shown, is made to slide sideways on supporting-rails C<3> to which its edges are secured by beads c<1> sliding in grooves.
Patent GB-190126410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Destructors or Furnaces for Burning Refuse or other Materials
Inventor: LEASK HENRY NORMAN
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 26,410. Leask, H. N. Dec. 27. Refuse - consuming furnaces.- The destructor, Fig. 1, is constructed with one, two, or more independent or coupled cells A, and each cell has an arched top a, and a second top a<1> over the back end of the grate. The grate E is an endless grate with the bars E placed transversely and on a level with one another or on different levels to form a corrugated grate. Movable or fixed ashtrays Fare placed between the upper and lower surfaces of the grate, and the stripper N for removing clinker at the back part of the grate is made hollow and is cooled by the feedwater passing through it on its way to the generator G. The hopper H may be extended on one or both sides of the grate E with a delivery door at or near the bottom, through which refuse may be raked and fed to the cell through the side doors a'. A reciprocating ram K or revolving rake pushes forward the refuse. At the delivery end of the cell is the chamber L to receive the clinker &c., which is delivered to the metal wagon or truck M. Doors l, l<1> prevent the inlet of cold air to the cell. In the flue leading to the chimney an air-heater R is placed, and heated air is passed by the ducts S, S<1>, and delivered by air passages below and above the grate. Air is forced through the heater R by a fan. Exhaust or live steam is blown against the delivery end of the grate from the pipe V.
Patent GB-190203614-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Passage of Dust, Draught and Rain beneath Doors
Inventor: CROWTHER JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 3614. Crowther, J. Feb. 12. Draught, dust, and weather excluders.-Relates to drop-boards for preventing draught, dust, and rain from entering beneath doors, one form being shown in sectional elevation and enlarged partial under plan in Figs. 1 and 11, respectively. The bottom edge of the door a is formed with a groove b, in which fits a drop-board c supported from the long horizontal arm of a pivoted lever e by means of a bow-spring g. The short arm of the lever is connected to one end of a rod h, the other end of which projects slightly beyond the hinged edge of the door. The drop-board is normally held clear of the floor by means of the spring k, but when the door is closed the rod h is forced inwards and the drop-board is lowered. The arms of the spring g are slotted to allow the rod to be forced inwards without lowering the drop-board, should this be prevented by any obstruction. In modifications, the lever may be replaced either by two similar levers or by a triangular pivoted cam, and the spring k may be replaced by a helical spring coiled round the rod h. To raise or lower the drop-board suddenly, the frame of the door is formed with a recess o in which is pivoted a lever p. The end of the rod h bears against the long arm of this lever and the door, just as it closes, engages with the short arm and so lowers the drop-board.
Patent GB-190211798-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Knitted Drawers for Women
Inventor: LOVE HENRY MILLIGAN
Filed: 1902-05-24
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 11,798. Love, H. M. May 24. Drawers.-Relates to knitted drawers for women. The legs are seamless, and are made with a diagonal slit 10. Part or the whole of two of the edges of the slits are sewn together, to form the front seam 3. The upper edges of the seamless tubes are secured to the waistband in such a way as to form two rear flaps 5,
Patent GB-190211897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding and Distributing Spirit, Alcohol or other Liquid Hydrocarbones in or to Explosion Engines
Inventor: SOCIETE DE PLOEG COLLIEZ LOUSTAU & CIE
Filed: 1902-05-24
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,897. Ellis, R. E., [Soc. de Ploeg, H. Colliez, Loustau, & Cie.]. May 24. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Alcohol, liquid hydrocarbons, &c. are mixed with air and fed to the engine by the device shown. The liquid is fed under pres- sure through the valve H to the space g, whence it is allowed to escape past the valve F when the latter is opened by the tappet N and before the passage is closed by the cone k on the valve rod E. The oil meets with an air current entering at C, and mixes with it as it passes through the gauze diaphragm n. The valve F is closed by a spring I ; it is prevented from turning by a feather e, and is threaded on the spindle E so that it may be adjusted relatively to the valve k by turning the sleeve P on the squared head of the spindle E.
Patent GB-190214210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Manufacturing Glass Bottles, Jars and other Hollow Ware.
Inventor: FORSTER JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 14,210. Forster, J. June 23. Switches. - Relates to starting and stopping mechanism for machinery for making glass bottles, jars, and other hollow-ware, in which a revolving frame driven by an electromotor is used. The motor is geared to a wheel on the revolving frame. A switch S, Fig. 3, preferably of the spring tumbler type, is placed in the motor circuit, and is opened by means of an arm r adapted to be operated seriatim by pins p spaced on the wheel l, and is closed by means of an arm R adapted to be operated by a lever M. This lever may be actuated by a treadle Q, and is held up normally by a weight q, and carries a spring or other brake surface d adapted to engage the pins p seriatim after the switch is opened.
Patent GB-190215646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Distribution and Sprinkling of Sewage or other Liquids
Inventor: CANDY FRANK
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 15,646. Candy, F., and Candy, E. R. July 14. Sewage and foul waters, treating; bacteraological processes; filtering.-For distributing sewage or other liquids over bacteria or filter beds, revolving distributers or sprinklers, such as that described in Specification No. 517, A.D. 1901, are supported by a sectional annular float placed in a channel or tank formed round the fixed feed-conduit. Brine may be used in the tank to increase buoyancy, or a continuous current of water may be passed through the tank. The sprinkler is kept steady by adjustable bearings. Fig 2 shows a form of central-feed sprinkler supported upon the annular float R around the feed-conduit F, or it may be supported on suitable bearings. Power arms H discharge the sewage or other liquid into an annular channel I, the ends of the arms being bent to cause the vessel and float to revolve by the reaction of the issuing liquid. Siphons J, carried by the head O of the revolving vessel, deliver the liquid into the sprinkling-conduits K. Fig. 3 shows a form of conduit S, which is preferably triangular in section, and has a divisional plate T running the whole length of the interior and outlets Y in the narrow part. Movable covers for the conduits are provided, that shown in the Figure having an inflatable tube W to make a water-tight joint against the seating X. The conduits are revolved by the issue of the liquid, but, where this is not desired, the bottoms of the conduits are perforated, and the liquid falls upon ridged dash-plates with serrated edges, which break it up into fine drops or films. In a modification, the revolving conduits are supported by ball bearings upon a fixed central mast. The Provisional Specification states that the fixed annular channel is sometimes provided with vanes, gills, or blades.
Patent GB-190216474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Apparatus for Steam Boilers and the like
Inventor: FERRIER ROBERT ROBINSON
Filed: 1902-07-24
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 16,474. Ferrier, R. R., [Macartney, J.]. July 24. Feedwater, heating and supplying.-One or more nests of straight tubes h, with one end open, are arranged in the steam space of a boiler as shown, and the feedwater is supplied through them, above the water line, in a number of thin streams, without any change of direction.
Patent GB-190217749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Automatic Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BARD JAMES FRAZIER
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 17,749. Heany, J. A. Nov. 21, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Waterproofing-compositions.-Wires are insulated with a fireproof and waterproof covering. The wire a is coated with an adhesive mixture b consisting of sodium silicate and manganese dioxide upon which is blown a fluffy layer d of asbestos or similar material. The asbestos is conglomerated with the adhesive mixture by pressure or heat and pressure.