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Patent GB-190007667-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Germinating Grain and Withering of Malt.
Inventor: GOUGH ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 7667. Gough, A. April 25. Moving-container apparatus; moving-stirrer apparatus.-Grain to be germinated is placed between two perforated openwork plates constituting malt floors A, B, and is mixed or agitated by rakes working between the plates and by a worm I, which gears with a toothed quadrant H fixed to the frame of the floors and is operated by a crank or handle.
Patent GB-190009989-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Rendering Wood, Paper, and such like Material Fire-proof.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9989. Haddan, R., [Huelsberg & Co.]. May 30. Wood, fireproofing.-Relates to compositions and their application for fireproofing wood, paper, fabrics, and the like. The double salts of ammonia and magnesia, or ammonia and iron, zinc, &c., are used, because they are not hygroscopic. In the case of wood, especially, boracic acid is added to the double salt. The impregnation is effected by known apparatus, as for example in a closed vessel which is first exhausted and then charged with the impregnating fluid under pressure. The impregnating fluid must be heated to about 70‹ C. before it is pumped into the vessel, and in the vessel it must be maintained at 98‹ C. The duration of the impregnating process depends on the hardness of the wood.
Patent GB-190010520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Drying of Peat.
Inventor: DICKSON ARCHIBALD ANDERSON
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,520. Dickson, A. A. June 9. Drying peat &c. - A rotary apparatus for drying peat and similar material is shown in Fig. 1. A casing B encloses two similar inclined cylinders A, one only being shown. The cylinders are supported at their ends on rollers or wheels D, and rotated by sprocket gear G or similar means. The wet peat is fed from the hoppers L i n t o the cylinders by means of a helix i, and is agitated in its passage through the cylinders by rows of teeth K suspended from rods H which are rocked by means of a cam device. The furnace E is placed near the supply end of the apparatus, and the discharge end is fitted with a cap N and delivery shoot 0.
Patent GB-190012343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Brushing and Cleaning Bottles, Jars, and other Vessels.
Inventor: ORR MARK LOUIS
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 12,343. Orr, M. L., and Griffin, R. H. July 9. Cleaning bottles, jars, and like vessels.-The rotary brush shaft B is prevented from moving endwise in its bearings c<1>, c<2>, and is provided with a screw-thread b<3> which engages a thread on the inner surface of the sliding piece D, mounted on the guide c<3>. The rotating disc F carries a pin which enters a vertical slot in the piece D and causes it to travel to and fro along the shaft B, so that the motion of the brushes is reversed after a certain number of rotations. In a modification, the shaft carries only one brush.
Patent GB-190014364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filter Presses and in the Material for use in connection with the same
Inventor: ENZINGER KARL
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 14,364. Enzinger, K. Aug. 10. Filter-presses; filtering-media.-A filtering-medium suitable for beer, wine, brandy, &c. is made by heating kieselg³hr with a dilute solution of 20 per cent. of muriatic acid and 1 per cent. of nitric acid for some hours to about 120‹ C., and afterwards filtering and washing to remove all acid. The medium thus prepared is pressed and packed in parchment paper ready for use. The filterpress comprises frames alternating with plates or gridirons. The cloth, which is doubled, has two holes in the middle of its length to engage with projections e on the plate, and near its ends are sewn rods m, n adapted to engage with three hooks l as shown. The filtering-medium is applied to the cloths by mixing it in relatively small quantity with water, which is then passed through the press.
Patent GB-190014881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Grinding and Sharpening Machines.
Inventor: BOLENS HARRY WILBUR
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 14,881. Bolens, H. W. Aug. 20. Sharpening cutter sections and finger-bars of reaping and mowing machines, harrow discs, edge tools, &c. Relates to improvements in machines of the type described in Specification No. 21,789, A.D. 1899. In Fig. 1, the grinding-wheel L is shown in position for grinding edge tools, the frame F being supported by a standard I secured on the bed by the knife-section clamp R ; the standard is formed with gaps of suitable sizes to allow of its being used as a spanner. In Fig. 5, the apparatus is shown in full lines in position for grinding harrow discs &c., and in dotted lines as arranged for grinding a knife section T. The frame D, formed with a central bearing-rib c, fits between lugs e on the bed A ; one of its sides terminates in an angular lug and a shoulder against which a lug k on the pivoted frame E is adapted to rest when this is turned up from the position shown in dotted lines, and when at work in the position shown in full lines in Fig. 5, respectively ; the motion of the frame F in relation to the frame E is limited by a lug r on the one and a set-screw on the other. The grinding-wheel is moved to and fro over the knife section by means of an adjustable link coupled at one end to the frame E, or to the frame F, and at the other to a crank-pin on a wheel W which is in gear with a pinion on the main spindle w.
Patent GB-190017710-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Means for Securing Lamps to Vehicles
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-05
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 17,710. Cunningham, J. W. Oct. 5. Oil lamps, attaching to vehicles.-Theft of the lantern d and the reservoir a is prevented by passing an eye or hasp b formed on the reservoir through holes in the lantern d and in the horizontal arm i of the lamp bracket, and securing it by a padlock k. Theft of the burner, so long as the reservoir is locked in position, is prevented by limiting, by means of a stop n on the reservoir a, the horizontal movement of the wick-raising spindle m, which projects between the edges of the door and of the lantern. Sockets f, g, on the side and back of the lantern respectively, allow of the lamp being fixed either to the side or to the front of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190101346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Folding, Boxing and Delivery of Paper and the like.
Inventor: GOSNELL ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1346. Gossnell, A. E. Jan. 21. Drawings to Specification. Folding paper.-For toilet purposes, along strip of paper is folded in a zig-zag fashion.
Patent GB-190103488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Electric Ignition Apparatus Particularly Applicable to Explosion Engines
Inventor: WELLINGTON FRANK FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 3488. Wellington, F. F. Feb. 18. Means for producing fire.-An electric igniting plug 1 for explosion engines &c. forms a stuffing- box in which the porcelain tube 7 is secured by the gland 13, with asbestos or other packing. One terminal 6 is carried on the plug, the other 10 by the tube 7. The parts are easily detachable.
Patent GB-190103837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CHURCHILL JAMES REGINALD
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 3837. Churchill, J. R. Feb. 22. Seats and seat backs; doors, carriage.-Relates to movable seats for the back parts of road vehicles, one form being shown in plan and partial transverse section in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively. Each of the two seats 1 is mounted on a vertical pivot 2, which is situated near one corner 10 of the seat and which projects through a bracket 3 secured to the side 4 of the vehicle body. When in its forward position, each seat is supported on the ledge 5, and another similar ledge supports the seat in its rearward position, an additional prop 5" being preferably also employed. A seat back 6 may be pivoted to the vehicle body, so as to be adjustable to either position of the seat. One door 17 is arranged at the side and another at the back, to give one door available whatever the positions of the seats. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the seats 12 slide on brackets 12<a> and supports 15 provided with screws 16 for securing the seats in position. In modifications, the seat backs may slide on the vehicle body, or only fixed rear seat backs may be provided.
Patent GB-190104013-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Handle-bar for Cycles and like Purposes.
Inventor: HUGHES GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 4013. Hughes, G. Feb. 25. Handle-bars for bicycles, tricycles, &c. are formed in two parts having lugs a pivoted on pins c, which extend through a plate e on the handle-bar stem to a back-plate d. Teeth b on the lugs a cause the handle-bars to move together, and a screw g enables roughened surfaces formed on the lugs a and on the plate e to be pressed together so as to lock the bars in position, When the screw g is withdrawn, the roughened surfaces are kept together by springs f. The Provisional Specification describes a form in which the two half-bars are mounted on the same pivot.
Patent GB-190105782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements more Especially Intended for Displaying and Contrasting Samples, Designs, Colors or Tints for Mural Decorations.
Inventor: ROTHWELL RICHARD
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 5782. Rothwell, R., and Rothwell, E. March 19. Colours, surfaces, textures, and the like, comparing and testing.-Samples, designs, and colours, and the like, for mural deocration, are displayed and contrasted by mounting and arranging them as shown in Fig. 2. The samples &c. are mounted on sheets a, b, c, d which are preferably in sets of different heights, the sheets being pivoted at the corners between a front board f, a back board h, and a frame g, so that, while the sheets can be brought forward for display as shown, they can be conveniently enclosed within the boards and frame. The front board may be dispensed with, and the whole may be enclosed in an envelope.
Patent GB-190106756-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hair Curler & Waver
Inventor: CARMICHAEL JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 6756. Carmichael, J. W. April 1. Hair curling and waving appliances. - One end of the bowshaped arm D is passed through and bent over the ends of the two bars A and the U- shaped piece C which encloses these ends so as to form the hinge, while the other end of the arm D is hooked at E to hold the arms when closed.
Patent GB-190107651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anaesthetic Inhalers.
Inventor: MORGAN EDWARD MOMPESSON
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 7651. Morgan, E. M. April 13. Inhalers.-Fig. 3 shows a longitudinal section of the inhaler. An inner box a is mounted on a plate d formed with a central opening, and resting on brackets c carried by the outer casing b. The ends of the box are slotted, and a serpentine wire l is fixed in its middle part, a bandage m passing through the slots and wire so as to form a series of layers which are alternately displaced to the right and left. The bottom of the casing b is shaped to conform to the face, and a plate h with central opening i and cover j is provided to prevent the inhalant from falling on the face. The inhalant is supplied to the bandage through the opening in the plate d, which is fitted with a flap f to regulate the air supply. The wire l may be replaced by a double series of lateral wires, and the plate h may be connected to the box a.
Patent GB-190112822-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Drawing off Natural Ferruginous Mineral Water without Admission of Air.
Inventor: BUCHHOLZ KARL LUDWIG GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 12,822. Buchhold, K. L. G. June 24. Beverages, drawing-off.-Apparatus for bottling natural ferruginous water without admission of air consists of the four chambers 1, 2, 3, 4 connected in series by pipes 12, 22 and (excluding the second one) by bottom pipes 17, 31. All the pipes contain stop-cocks except the one between the two first chambers, from which a branch 13 descends to a pneumatic trough 14, where it ends with a row of nozzles 15. Through pipes 28, 25 with stop-cocks, the third and fourth chambers can be opened to the atmosphere, or supplied with carbonic - acid gas under pressure. The second chamber has air and overflow cocks 20, 21, and the fourth an outflow tap 34. All the air cocks being open but the others closed, the water being found clear at a tap 10 in the supply pipe 5 is pumped from the spring until the system is full, and then the air cocks and the connection 19 between the first and third chambers are closed. The outlets 16, 21, 34 being opened, gas is admitted until the three smaller chambers are empty of water and full of gas, and then the outlets are closed and communication is re-established between the first and third chambers. Part of the water in the first chamber consequently fills the third and fourth chambers, and fresh water is pumped into it as the contained water is drawn off from the fourth chamber, which is supplied from the third, after saturation with gas by the aid of a stirrer 30. The bottles filled from the fourth chamber are first filled with gas at the pneumatic trough 14.
Patent GB-190112931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 1 2 , 9 3 1 . Haddan, H. J., [Crawford- McGregor & Canby Co.]. June 25. Golf.-The head 1 is made with a corrugated or roughened striking-face, and is weighted at 3. A piece of hard material 5, such as fibre, is secured to the lower part, to prevent the edge from chipping. The neck 6 is connected to the shaft by a splice 7, the cut of which is approximately parallel to the face. The grain of the shaft and neck &c. run parallel. The splice may be strengthened by wrapping 9. The rear side 10 of the shaft is flattened, the front part 11 being oval. The handle 12 is of rectangular section, and is wrapped with suitable material. A metal head may be similarly connected to the shaft by a splice.
Patent GB-190116617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shears or other Cutting Devices.
Inventor: HENDERSON WILLIAM GUY
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 16,617. Henderson, W. G., and Cole, E. P. Aug. 19. Scissors and shears; table and like knives. - The handle and blade are made separable, the one being formed with an undercut g r o o v e and the other with a tongue, to fit together, the blade also having, in the case of scissors, an eye to fit the pivot pin.
Patent GB-190117458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generators Particularly Applicable to those used for the Production of Acetylene.
Inventor: ROSS JOHN HOWARD
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-08-30
Abstract: 17,458. Ross, J. H. Aug. 31. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus in which the carbide is automatically fed into the water. The gas holder J, which floats in the annular chamber M, N, carries by a swivel joint W a rod I, which passes into a tube X provided with a conical top. This tube is mounted in the carbide chamber A, and serves as a guide for the gas holder J. The carbide chamber has a conical bottom ending in an eccentric spout c, under which is a measuring-spout d, j, k, such as that described in Specification No. 9537, A.D. 1900, mounted on a spindle f carrying a weighted lever F. On the spindle f is pivoted another weighted lever G, which is movable between two pins F<1>, F<11> on the lever F. When the gas holder descends, a disc H carried by an extension of the rod I depresses the lever G, which thereupon operates the lever F, and thereby the spindle f and measuring-spout d, j, k, so as to throw out a charge of carbide. The lever mechanism is protected from dust by a partition Y provided with a bottom plate. The spout d, j, k is protected by the cones P and 12 connected by the pipe m. The gas produced passes between a cylinder K, centered by a beading at the top, and the wall M, whereby it is cooled, and thence by holes O into the holder. A modification is described, in which, for larger apparatus, an annular holder is employed. In this connection, the rod I is in one arrangement dispensed with, and the feed-mechanism is operated from below.
Patent GB-190117866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Boxes.
Inventor: SCHOEN THEODOR
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 17,866. Schoen, T., and Loewen, W. Sept. 6. Letter - boxes.- The false bottom a, which has a counterweight i at one end and is provided with a pin b which rocks on a bracket c, is so balanced that a letter falling on it will cause the pin g at the other end to make contact with the pin h, thus completing an electric circuit to indicate to the owner that a letter has been inserted.
Patent GB-190200942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Screwing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-01-13
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 942. Boult, A. J., [Wuttig, E. H. G.]. Jan. 13. Screwing.-In a screw machine or other screwing-machine in which the screwing-die f is driven in the same direction and at a higher speed than the work, a spring finger t is secured to the carriage r, to engage the clutch member h on the die spindle g when the carriage is returned, and thus hold the die against rotation while the work is screwed out of it, the die and spindle being then returned by a spring, to disengage the member h from the finger and re-engage it with the driving-sleeve i.
Patent GB-190208930-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Automatically Regulating the Mixture for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: PIDGEON WINTER RANDELL
Filed: 1902-04-17
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 8930. Pidgeon, W. R., and Bradley, E. F. April 17. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The proper relative quantities of oil and air are maintained at all speeds by making the orifice in the oil nozzle N large enough for the lowest speed and providing an automatic valve H, which admits air in proportion to the rise in speed. A throttle valve may be placed at O.
Patent GB-190213639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Devices for the Journals of Railway Axles Shafts and the like.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG ERNEST
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 13,639. Armstrong, E. June 16. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-A pad D, connected to, or formed integral with, capillary feeders dipping into the oil in the box C, is supported in contact with the journal B by means of a frame built up of a supporting- spring E, a crosepiece F, and curved arms G. Preferably the feeders H consist of looselytwisted cotton &c. threads which are interwoven to form the base of the pad D. The body of the pad is formed by projecting threads. The pad is preferably screwed to the arms G and cross-piece F by buttons or spacers I, each of which consists of a body portion having a shouldered hole to receive a rivet or screw for securing the button to the frame. The buttons lie below the surface of the pad, and serve to prevent the pad from being compressed or the surface from becoming glazed, thus maintaining it in a porous condition.
Patent GB-190214096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanically-operated Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 14,096. Klaber, E. H., and Pianotist Co. June 21. Automatic instruments.-A mechanically-operated piano or keyboard instrument, in which a perforated music sheet and the usual operating-mechanism are contained in a drawer A, shown in Fig. 1 drawn forward, beneath the keyboard B, is provided with means to hold one sheet roller E so that the sheet F projects beyond the keyboard and is visible to the player. The roller E is supported at right-angles to the main course of the sheet by the bracket C, but may be detached and placed in line, if desired. The sheet F is marked in a convenient manner to indicate to the player the rate or force for the passage marked, or the marks may take the form of lines at various positions relatively to the breadth of the music sheet, and stationary marks or indicators may be used to signify what expression these marks relate to. The roller E has guide-discs, and, to enable the spindle D to be unscrewed from the basket C, a spindle is embedded in the roller with one end projecting and carrying a catch to engage with a pin on the spindle D, so that, by rotating the roller E, the spindle D may be unscrewed or screwed.
Patent GB-190215094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Control of Railway Trains by Signals and other Means
Inventor: RILEY ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-07-07
Abstract: 15,094. Riley, A. J., Strathy, F. R. L., and Winn, R. M. July 7. Stopping engines and trains.-Locomotives are provided with stop valves in addition to the ordinary regulators, connected with links or other means to be operated by tappets A on the line. The tappets may be raised by connection with the ordinary signalling-apparatus ; in the arrangement shown, a slotted arm E on the shaft B of the tappet engages pieces f on a signal wire F. The stop valves are connected with springs or weights, so that they must be either fully open cr closed. Brakes on locomotives or trains may be applied similarly. Instead of acting mechanically, the tappets on the line may operate switches on the trains, to close circuits operating the valves electrically. Signals on engines and trains.-The Provisional Specification states that miniature signals or the like on the locomotives are operated by tappets on the line, in connection with the ordinary signals. Small whistles may also be sounded. Recording signals.-The Provisional Specification states that recording-apparatus is provided on a locomotive to register the positions of all the signals passed. Indicating movements of trains ; signalling approach of trains; contacts, electric; signalling to cabins.-The Provisional Specification states that switches on the line are engaged by engines or trains to operate signalling-apparatus.
Patent GB-190215256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rolling Apparatus for Setting the Flanges of Boiler Ends and the like.
Inventor: RINNE HERMANN
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 15,256. Rinne, H. July 8. Flanging.-The setting to a true cylindrical form of the outer flange d, Fig. 1, of a stamped boiler end having flanged apertures for the firetubes, manholes, &c. is effected by means of an outer roll or ring c, and an inner ring b, which enters the space between the flanges d, e. Either or both rolls maybe driven, or the plate f carrying the roll b may be fixed and the roll c have a planetary motion. When the boiler end is made up of two or more plates, as in the case of ship's boilers, the roll b must be segmental.
Patent GB-190215770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bunsen Burners
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,770. Lake, H. H., [Hardt, J.]. July 15. Gas burners.-An adjustable perforated cap A, with an annular recess under its flange, is screwed into the mouth of the mixing-tube B. From the annular recess outwardly-inclined holes a<3> lead through the flange, and through these holes, as well as through the annular opening between the flange and the edge of the tube B, the mixed gas and air escape and burn in jets. The relative amount of the mixture passing through these holes is regulated by screwing in the cap more or less.