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Patent GB-190013356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Repeaters.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 13,356. Thompson, W. P., [Tice, J, Urmson, W. G., Parsons, J. W., and Bell, H. A.]. July 24. Telephone systems.-A repeiter for te'ephone systems is constructed with a microphone d mounted between the poles of two eletromagnets f, f<1> and having the magnet armatures on the diaphragms. The magnet coils are connected to the line circuits 1, 1, 3, 3, including the secondaries 2, 4 of the induction coils 10, 11. The primaries 5, 6 of the induction coils are in a local circuit including the battery 7 and the microphone. The repeater may be arranged as a booster across two through circuits. Two or more microphones and magnets may be employed; in one form, the microphones are mounted in adjustable spring rings, the opposite sides of each of the microphones being connected to two armed yoke pieces carrying at their ends the armatures of the magnets. The yokes are supported by springs, and the microphones and rings are provided with adjusting- screws. The microphone may be rotatably mounted. When magneto transmitters are employed, lowresistance secondaries must be used in the induction coils.
Patent GB-190015441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers, Chairs and Joints.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 15,441. Cooper, J. W. Aug. 30. Rail joints; sleepers; chairs; gauge, adjusting.- A short beam or sleeper 3 is placed under the railway sleepers 5 at the joint, and holds them by diagonally-placed clips 4 pressed from opposite edges of its top flange. The rail 2 is secured to the sleepers 5 by the chair plate 8, which has diagonally-placed clips 12 for engaging the rail flange, and similarly-placed clips 13 for engaging the top flange of the sleeper. Lugs 7 on the chair engage in the diagonally-placed notches 6 on the top flange of the sleeper, so that the chair may be set to any gauge, and the chair is secured when turned to embrace the rail and sleeper by a bolt through the inclined or other slots 14, 9 in the chair and sleeper. The clips 8 may be turned over projections on the side of the chair, or may be stamped out of the plate.
Patent GB-190016307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: SEIFARTH HUBERT
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 16,307. Seifarth, H. Sept. 13. Stone, artificial.-In the manufacture of artificial stone, alkali waste in the crude damp state is combined with lime and sand, slag, or ashes, and the stones or blocks, moulded under pressure, are hardened by superheated steam.
Patent GB-190101991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tool and Cutter Holders for Grinding Machines.
Inventor: BATH JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 1991. Bath, J. July 28, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Work-holders.-Relates to work-holders for holding tools or cutters in a grinding-machine. The tool shank F<1> rests in the trough E, and may bear at its end against a V-shaped block fixed in the trough by a screw entering the socket y, or may bear against a swivelling gauge piece W, adjustably clamped on a rod T fixed to the block J. A jaw K is pivoted to the block J by a pin J<11> through one of the holes J<1>, and is clamped down on the tool shank by the nut L<11>, which forces the toothed block L against teeth on the sides of the slot through which the bolt P passes. This bolt engages with the nut L" and block J. The block J swivels on the part E" of the trough E, and the trough has a stem E' which swivels in the holder B, itself swivelling in the standard A, which finally may turn on the bolt d fixed by a nut e and made to slide in the fixed bed b of the machine. The stem E<1> has clamped on it a collar H carrying a rod for bearing against the tool to prevent its rotation.
Patent GB-190102076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Window Sashes and other like Purposes
Inventor: RAMSEY JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-30
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 2076. Ramsey, J., Burns, J., and Haywood, F. Jan. 30. Fastenings; sash and like fastenings. -Relates to a fastening g for window s a s h e s , show cases, and the like. Fig. 1 shows the invention ap- plied as a sash fastening. A socket c provided with a threaded hole d is secured to the upper sash, and a corresponding socket i is fixed to the lower sash g. The socket i is bored out for a part of its length k, and the remainder of the hole is screw-threaded. A screw l, provided with a squared end of the reception of a suitable key, engages the screw- threads in the socket i, and may be screwed into the hole in the socket c so as to secure the sashes. A tube p with a cross-bar is located in the part k, and the key is provided with a slot so that it can pass the cross-bar on being inserted to turn the screw. The end of the socket i is closed by a plug or washer s. In order to facilitate the regis- tering of the sockets c and i, a taper groove in one socket engages a corresponding projection on the other socket.
Patent GB-190105384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-driven Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5384. Macfarlane, J. W. March 14. Speed indicators.-In fluid-driven hydroextractors &c. extra power is applied to start the machine ; this is cut off automatically when the full speed is attained ; or the speed may be indicated by some audible or visible signal and the supply of fluid to the motor regulated by hand. The Pelton wheel C on the basket spindle is driven, to start the machine, by means of two nozzles A, B ; after the full speed is reached, further acceleration causes the spent water to be carried round in the casing in the direction of the wheel and, by means of a pocket H and connecting-pipe, to enter a vessel E and lift a float D. The movement of the float liberates a catch G and hence the rod R, and allows the valve of the nozzle A to be closed by the spring S. Instead of using two nozzles, a single large nozzle, provided with means for regulating the delivery, may be used. The regulation may be effected by band when the desired speed is attained ; this may be indicated by a pointer on the float D or by the ringing of an electric bell. To close the circuit of such a signal, a U-tube of mercury is employed ; the wire terminals are secured in one limb, the other being in connection with an openended pipe lying inside the motor casing and exposed to the pressure of the spent water as it sweeps round therein.
Patent GB-190105952-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Watertight Cover for Electric Cutouts, Switches, Joint Boxes and the like.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5952. Hirst, H., and Bacon, T. H. March 21. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to a water-tight cover for switches, cut-outs, joint boxes, &c. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cover consists of two discs A, C, between which a layer of rubber or the like D is placed and compressed by means of the screw E. In Fig. 2, the lid A' projects, and a packing-ring D' of rubber is placed in the space above a second ring C', the compression being obtained by a number of screws E<1>.
Patent GB-190110631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Filling Bottles & like Receptacles with Measured Quantities of Liquids
Inventor: ALDINGTON ROBERT
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,631. Aldington, R. May 22. Measured quantities, delivering. - Relates to machines for filling bottles and like receptacles with measured quantities of beer, wine, &c. The filling-tubes e, fitted with discharge nozzles n, are fixed in the bottom of the supply tank a, and the measuring-vessels c are fixed on the tubes between the covers d and screw collars h, suitable packing i being employed to form water-tight joints at the top and bottom of the vessels. Each tube e is fitted with two valves attached to the same spindle j, the upper valve being adapted to close communication between the tank and the tube, and the lower tank to close communication between the tube and the nozzle n. The tube communicates with the vessel c through lateral ports above the lower valve. The valves of each tube are arranged so. that one is opened when the other is closed, and vice versd. The valve spindles are connected to a series of levers S, S<1>, r, actuated by the hand-lever v, the arrangement shown being such that the valves on opposite sides of the handlever are moved in opposite directions. The handlever is loose on the spindle of the lever r, and is provided with a projection which engages in a recess in a disc on the spindle, so permitting a larger movement of the hand-lever than is necessary to open the valves. The movement of the hand-lever is limited by stops y, the spring z holding it in either extreme position. Vent tuoes are provided to facilitate the filling and emptying of the measured vessels. In a modification, the measuring - vessels are filled and emptied independently, the tubes e and vent tubes being fixed to sockets in the base of the tank. The measuring- vessels are spherical, and each tube e is provided with a single valve, which can seat both above and below the lateral ports in the tube. The valve is connected to the discharge nozzle, which slides on the lower end of the tube, the nozzle being connected by a lever and cord to a pivoted bottle support. When a bottle is placed on the support and pressed down, the nozzle is raised and moves the valve to permit the contents of the measuring- vessel to be discharged.
Patent GB-190220108-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Apparatus for Counting and Registering Casks or Barrels
Inventor: FORSYTH THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-15
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 20,108. Forsyth, T. Sept. 15. Counting-apparatus for casks or barrels of various sizes. The casks are passed along horizontal rails, under a gauging- arm carried by a main shaft, and over two independent releasing-arms carried by shafts h', to the left of the parts shown in Fig. 6. The gauging-arm is curved so that its free end may descend between two casks. The main shaft carries a segmental plate m, connected to a counterweight n', and linked at o to the piston of a dash-pot o<11>, which retards the descent of the gauging-arm. The segment m moves between india-rubber stops p, p<1>. The main shaft also carries a toothed segment, which is geared by a pinion and wheel to a vertically-sliding rack T, Fig. 13, so that this is raised proportionately to the size of each cask passed under the gauging-arm. The rack T carries a pivoted arm T', held up by a spring T<1111>, and provided with a small roller T<111> to engage any one of several fixed guides y, pivoted guides Z, and guiding-arms X. The guides Z and arms X are held up by helical wire springs. Each arm X is on a shaft, another arm of which carries a hooked pawl to drive a ratchet-wheel and connecting-gear, as many such arms and counters being provided in the head of the machine as there are sizes of cask to be distinguished. When the rack T rises, the roller T<111> passes under one guide Z and arm X, and then rises until the rack stops ; when the rack T descends, the roller T<111> moves under the adjacent guide y, and then depresses the corresponding arm X, to actuate its counting-gear. The roller can then descend past the pivoted guides Z. In the lowest position of the gauging-arm, it is locked by two rods l, l<1>, Fig. 6, attached to arms of the shafts h<1>, and raised by counterweights k, k<1>, through a guide q, so as to detain the segment m, as shown in Fig. 6, until the shafts h<1> are returned by pressure of a cask on both releasing-arms.
Patent GB-190224246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Ejector Tubes if Automatic Guns.
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,246. Vickers, Sons, & Maxim, [Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken]. Nov.5. Machine guns.-The object is to prevent the accidental discharge of one loaded cartridge by the following one, in the tube for carrying the fired cartridge cases, when the gnn is to cease fire. The ejector tube d<1> is not provided with a spring but with a lateral ejecting-aperture D, the front end being closed by a wall d<1>, which is inclined outwards like the lower wall d'. The loaded cartridges or empty cases are ejected by the tailspring c through the opening d<3> into the tube d. The aperture D may be at the bottom instead of at the side.
Patent GB-190225620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Purifying Water and Separating Matter therefrom.
Inventor: TUCKFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 25,620. Tuckfield, C., and Garland, W. G. de F. Nov. 21. Liquids, sterilizing. - Water for domestic or general purposes, or for boilers, is purified, softened, and sterilized, and matter contaiued in it is separated, by a heating and settling process. Water forced through the pipe H<1>, into the chamber H, passes up through the pipes G<1> of the heatexchanger G, and through a pipe to the chamber A, where it is superheated by means of the pipe B. The heated water flows through the pipe D into the chamber E, thence through the pipe F to the bndy of the heat-exchanger G, and is drawn off through the cock G<2>. The impurities deposited in the chambers A, E, H are drawn off through the cocks A', H<1>, &c. The chambers are lagged or steam-jaoketed to prevent loss of heat, and are provided with scum cocks A', H<2>, H<3> and thermometers A<3>, E<3>, H<4>. The steam admission valves B<1> is governed by means of the thermometer A<3>. The pipe B may be perforated. The Provivisional Specification states that a coil is used in place of the heat-exchanger G.
Patent GB-190228256-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Means for the Treatment of Blast Furnace and other Slags.
Inventor: PASSOW HERMANN
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-12-22
Abstract: 28,256. Passow, H. Dec. 22. Slags, treatment of; cements. - Relates to the treatment of blast-furnace or other slags for the production of granulated or pulverized slags, which are chemically and physically suitable for the production of cements as described in Specifications No. 14,278, A.D. 1900, No. 13,793, A.D. 1901, and No. 18,953, A.D. 1902. The granulated slag is made in a chemically-active form in relation to carbonic acid, or in a chemically-inert form, or both kinds may be produced at the same time by regulating all the variable elements of the apparatus. The chemically-inert form is produced by breaking the molten slag into spherules or thin sheets, and cooling it as rapidly as possible below a visible heat without contact with water. The chemically-active form is produced by cooling the granulated slag rapidly to the plastic state, and then more slowly to a point below visible heat ; preferably also the pulverizing should be arranged to produce irregular spongy or blistered particles or masses, and this may be done by admitting some water and air to the acting surface of a revolving apparatus. The nature of the product may be determined by regulating one or more of the following items :-the flow of the slag; the pressure, temperature, &c. of the air, gas, or steam blast in spraying-apparatus ; or the velocity, temperature, &c. of the acting surface in revolving or other mechanical apparatus ; or the height of fall, if the granulation is produced in that way ; the disposition and temperature of the cooling or collecting surfaces ; and the temperature of the air and the distance through which the slag or granulated slag falls or is thrown. As shown in the diagrams, the slag falling from the spout A is granulated by a blast B, Fig. 4, by a revolving disc B, Fig. 2, or by falling through an air current F, Fig. 3, and is caught by collecting-surfaces and conveyers, such as C, D, E, placed in various positions and cooled by water circulation. Adjustments may be made in any one or more parts or stages of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190306891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cuirasses and other Armour.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-03-25
Abstract: 6891. Fairweather, W. C., [Benedetti, E.]. March 25. Body armour.- Relates to the manufacture o f cuirasses or other body armour from cold-rolled aluminium, either pure or alloyed with other metals, such as copper, steel, nickel, &c., coldrolled aluminium being stated to have the property of softening the part of the projectile striking it, and thereby partially annulling the energy of the blow. The alummium, in the form of plates, may be applied to the object to be combined with steel or other cuirasses or armour plates now used, and the cuirasses may be covered or lined with portions of iron or steel, or covered on one or both sides with a layer or layers of vegetable or animal substances, to further reduce the energy of impact Fig. 2 illustrates one form of a cuirass made up of a number of rows of interlaced aluminium plates or shields connected by hooks and eyes, as shown the plates may. however, be arranged as shown in Fig. 5, or in other ways.
Patent GB-190314008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Upsetting Machines Chiefly Designed for Making Rivets and the like.
Inventor: BEKER RUDOLPH GEORGE
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 14,008. Beker, R. G. June 23. Forging.-Relates to machines in which two or more rivets, bolts, pins, &c., are made at one operation, and consists, mainly, in means for adjusting the various parts while the machine is in motion. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a machine for making two rivets at one operation. The rods are heated in a furnace 4, and are fed into the machine by grooved rollers 2, 3, one of which is capable of movement owing to the means shown in Fig. 13, to accommodate variations in the rods. The shaft carrying the roller 2 is pivoted at its lower end, and is held in feeding engagement by a weight or spring. By means of a treadle, the pressure of the weight or spring can be relieved, to stop the feed. Between the furnace and the feed-rollers the rods pass through conical guides 97, and, after passing between the rollers, through tubular guides 99, to openings in a shearing-plate 5. The rods are fed up to a gauge 9, mounted on a spindle 70, which is adjustable to vary the length cut off, by means of screw-and-nut gear, actuated by a hand-wheel at one side of the machine. The lengths are cut off by a shearing-block 8, Fig. 3, mounted in a rocking lever 46, actuated by toggle-links 21, and are carried on and held against a fixed block 7, while the ends are upset. The toggle-links are actuated by a crank on a horizontal shaft 17, which is driven by bevel gear from the main driving- shaft 15, Fig. 1. By means of the spring arrangement shown, the block 8 is held stationary during the upsetting operation. As the lever 46 moves across, it strikes a pin 77, and throws the gauge out of the way of the upsetting-dies 10. The blocks 7, 8 have grooves cut in all four sides, so that they can be turned when one face is worn. The block 7 rests on a table 49, Fig. 3, supported on an eccentric 54, which can be rotated, for adjustment purposes, by means of a handwheel 58. It is held on the table by a screw 50, and is adjusted horizontally by a screw 51. The lever 46 rocks on a pin, carried by an eccentric sleeve 60, Fig. 1, which can be rotated by means of a hand-wheel 64, to adjust the height of the block 8. The dies 10 are held between V-blocks 81, Fig. 6, in a rectangular frame, forming a part of the carriage 12, which is reciprocated by a crank on the shaft 15, Fig. 1. The dies abut on a piston 86, which enters a chamber 85 containing a liquid, and is pressed outwards by a spring. The forward movement of the piston is limited by an adjustable fork 91. When the piston is allowed to move outwards for adjustment purposes, fluid enters the chamber through a non-return valve, to afford a solid backing to the dies. A screw-down valve can be opened to allow the liquid in the chamber to escape.
Patent GB-190314738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Operation of Ships' Propellers
Inventor: PROPERTO CESIDIO DEL
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 14,738. Del Properto, C. July 2. Drawings to Specification. Driving-gear adapted for use with explosion or other motors revolving at uniform speed and incapable of reversal. The engine is permanently coupled to a dynamo, which is normally coupled, by a magnetic or other clutch, to a shaft carrying an electric motor, and permanently coupled to the propeller shaft. When the vessel has to be reversed or its speed reduced, the clutch is opened, and the electric motor then driven at the desired speed by the dynamo. By a slight modification, a reserve engine can be used, which, when at work, drives the propeller shaft through the dynamo and motor.
Patent GB-190315047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Hubs.
Inventor: YOUMANS BENJAMIN PERRY
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 15,047. Youmans, B. P., and Rand, H. W. July 7. Axle-boxes; axle-caps; axles, wearing - surfaces fixed on; dust-excluders and oil-retainers; hubs; lubricating. -Relates to removable axle-boxes for wooden wheel hubs. The axle arm is formed with a reduced screw-threaded end 25, on to which screws a nut forming part of a sleeve 20, which surrounds the axle arm. The axle-box consists of separate halves 5, 6, which are forced into the hub from opposite ends so as to engage the corresponding screwed parts 14, 15. Balls 24 are inserted in the race formed between shoulders on the sleeve 20 and part 5 of the axle-box, and balls 29 are inserted in the race formed between the shoulder on the part 6 of the axle-box and a nut 28 screwed on to the sleeve. The nut is cut with a right-band thread for the left wheel, and a left-hand thread for the right wheel. The nut is secured by a lock-nut 32 and between them is interposed a sliding and non-rotating washer 30, which has a tongue 31, Fig. 3, adapted to engage in a groove 27 in the sleeve. A screw cap 18 closes the outer end of the axle-box, and a dust-excluding ring 11 screws into the inner end. Liquid lubricant is inserted into the bearings from a container 33 having a removable cap 35.
Patent GB-190315381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ships' Hulls.
Inventor: BOWIE JOHN DICK
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 15,381. Bowie, J. D. July 11. Ships' framing.-The ribs or frames of the bulkheads, decks, and hulls of a vessel, such as a torpedo boat destroyer, are arranged on the cantilever principle. The main ribs are disposed diagonally, while to the lighter secondary crossed ribs a is secured the plating d.
Patent GB-190322289-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of p. Acetylamido-o-amidophenol and Dyestuffs therefrom.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 22,289. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Oct. 15. p-Acetylamido -onitrophenol; p-acetylamido-oamidophenol.-p-Acetylamidophenol is nitrated by means of a mixture of sulphuric and nitric acids, and the o-nitro compound so produced is separated by diluting with ice. The nitro compound is reduced by iron filings and acetic acid to the amido derivative, dissolved iron being separated by means of soda. Dyes, artificial.-p-Acetylamido oamidophenol is diazotized by nitrous acid or nitrite in an acid solution, and the diazo compound is combined with phenols or amines to produce colouring-matters which resemble those obtained from p-acetylamidoo-amidophenol sulphonic acid as described in Specification No. 3182, A.D. 1903, in fastness and in their levelling properties. In examples, the diazo compound is combined with sulphonic acids of amidonaphthols and dioxynaphthalenes, such as 1.8-amidonaphthol 4-sulphonic acid, 1.8-amidonaphthol-5- sulphonic acid, 2 : 3-amidonaphthol-6- sulphonic acid, 2 :6- amidonaphthol-8-sulphonic acid, 2 : 5-amidonaphthol-7- sulphonic acid, 1.8- amidonaphthol-3.6-disulphonic acid, 1.8-amidonaphthol-3.6-disulphonic acid, 1.8-amidonaphthol-2.4- disulphonic acid, 1.8-dioxynaphthalene - 4 - sulphonic acid, 1.8-dioxynaphthalene-3.6-disulphonic acid. The colouring-matters dye wool direct shades which are darkened when chromed.