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Patent GB-189916356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Driving Gear of Roller Mills.
Inventor: KIBBEL HERMANN
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 16,356. Kibbel, H. Aug. 11. Roller mills.-Rolls in use in flour mills, and in chocolate, soap, &c. manufactories, are driven by chain gearing.
Patent GB-190004732-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Manufacturing Bright-rolled Iron or Steel.
Inventor: GITTINGS ENOCH
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1901-03-13
Abstract: 4732. Gittings, E. March 13. Making plates or sheets, rods, and bars; rolling.-Relates to a process of manufacturing bright-rolled iron or steel sheets, strips, or bars. The iron or steel, when cut into the required form, is pickled. The pickling-bath is then gradually cooled by the addition of cold water. The cooled iron or steel is then immersed in boiling water and drswn through cotton waste or other absorbent material, to dry it, after which it is drawn through a set of rolls running at a high speed. The rolls, for this purpose, are preferably coupled direct to a gas engine.
Patent GB-190005228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Use in Sterilizing and for Containing Sterilized Perishable Substances.
Inventor: ROBERTS ISAIAH LEWIS
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 5228. Roberts, I. L., and Duncan, F. S. March 20. Preserving food. -Relates to means for preserving meat, fish, fruit, &c. by means of electricity. The substance to be sterilized &c. is placed in a can A. The can is then closed by soldering down a lid B having a central depression C which is perforated at D. An india - rubber tube is placed in the hole D, and a strip of tin &c. thrust through the tube. The can is next placed on a plate F connected to one pole of an alternating-current generator, and the strip of tin is connected to the other. A current is then passed through the fruit at intervals of about an hour, and, when the substance is sterilized, the can is closed by cutting the strip of tin and soldering a metal plate over the depression C. In sterilizing fruit &c., the can is filled with a solution of sugar or other liquid.
Patent GB-190005838-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Attachment to Doors to Facilitate Opening the same.
Inventor: CONSENTIUS ELSA
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 5838. Consentius, E. March 28. Door-opening apparatus.-Consists of a rod r sliding in guides o, fitted with a pedal b and connected above to the door handle a. The door is opened by pressing down the pedal b with the foot. A spiral spring f raises the rod when released. In a modification, there are pedals on both sides of the door.
Patent GB-190007122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axles and Axle Bearings for Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ARCHIBALD JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7122. Robertson, A. J. April 17. Axles.-The hub 16 carries a tightly-fitting hard steel sleeve 12 having a central collar 18, while to the axle 5 are attached wearing-sleeves 19, 20, between which and the sleeve 12 sets of rollers 25, 26 connected by links 27 are arranged. The axle 5 has a shoulder 14 and oppositely-threaded cavities 6, 7, which receive the nut 8 and bolt 9.
Patent GB-190010622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Computing Weighing Scales.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-06-11
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,622. Boult, A. J., [National Computing Scale Co.]. June 11. Value-indicating apparatus as applied to an equi-armed balance is shown in Figs. 1 and 4. The compound beam A carries cross-bars H, to which are secured longitudinal bars J, L, the former carrying the computing-case E, and the latter acting as a counterbalance. The computing- chart may be cylindrical, or it may consist of an endless web G encircling the rollers M and marked with series of value-indicating figures. A load placed on the pan F is balanced by a poise N, which slides on the graduated bar J and indicates, through a slot e in the computing-case, the corresponding value at the rate per lb. indicated by the figures g<4>. When the load is more than that indicated on the bar J, a counterweight is placed on the weight pan D. The pan D rests on links pivoted to brackets c', and is supported by a spring S or corresponding device, so that a definite vertical movement is given to the pan when any particular counterweight is placed on it. The movement of the pan is transmitted by a crank arm r<3> and link r<4> to the computing-chart, so that the corresponding series of figures is automatically brought opposite the slot e.
Patent GB-190013132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements Relating to Caulking Tools
Inventor: LANG PER ERIK
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,132. LÔng, P. E. July 20. Chisels, caulking. The working end of the tool 1 has the section shown. The upsetting - face 4 is slightly sunk behind the usual face 2, and is slightly inclined towards the middle of the tool.
Patent GB-190017780-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Hydraulic Motor for Domestic purposes.
Inventor: PAOLERA RAFFAELE LA
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 17,780. La PaolÚra, R. Oct. 6. Impact-wheels.-An impact-wheel motor for domestic purposes, such as for driving sewing- machines, ventilating-fans, dynamos, or the like, is shown in half sectional elevation in Fig. 1. A heavy-rimmed wheel A provided with vanes A' is mounted on ball bearings on the shaft B. A tube L' is inserted in the casing F, and is fitted with a movable nozzle N. The aperture of the nozzle is circular, square, or otherwise shaped, and by varying the nozzle the power of the jet can be varied. The wheel may be fitted with several rows of vanes, each row being acted on by a separate nozzle.
Patent GB-190100532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Couplings for the same.
Inventor: TEMPLE WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1902-01-08
Abstract: 532. Temple, W. G. Jan. 8. Bottling; emptying bottles, jars, &c.-Relates to valves and couplings specially adapted for controlling the charging and discharging of siphons or cylinders for aerated waters. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the device is adapted for emptying an aÙrated-water cylinder. The valve a has wings a<3> guided by slots in a sleeve b, and its spindle e engages with an operating-spindle f by means of an Oldham coupling-device e<2>, and these two parts are pressed apart by a spring g. Leakage is prevented by the inclined end of the spindle f being pressed against its sleeve. In operation, a key is inserted in the recess f<2>, and rotated until the collar e' of the coupling-device abuts against the end of the sleeve b. Further rotation withdraws the valve from its seat, and opens a connection through the valve from the cylinder pipe t to the discharge pipe s, which is fitted with a check valve p to prevent waste. A similar valve a* controls the air passage p, and allows air to enter or leave the cylinder when a special pipe coupling, Fig. 5, is used. The pipe coupling shown in Fig. 1 consists of a stem m with two annular projections r, engaging with recesses in the valve casing d, and secured by a screwed sleeve n. When the coupling is provided with an air passage s<2>, Fig. 5, it is in communication with the passage p in the valve, if the passages are not in alignment, by the annular space p<1> in the coupling. The coupling may be provided with a dust cap and a handle. A modification, having a single valve similar to the main valve shown in Fig. 1, is described.
Patent GB-190101413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckets for Raising Liquids
Inventor: MENDEL SAM
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 1413. Mendel, S. Jan. 22. Well-bucket apparatus, buckets for. Consists in providing the bottom of the bucket with a valvecontrolled inlet. A ridge a<2> is preferably stamped up in the bottom to form the valve seat, within which are holes a'. The valve preferably consists of a piece of flexible material held in place by a bolt b<1>. Several slight modifications are described, such as that shown in Fig. 4, where the valve seat is a separate piece of metal, and the bottom is double. The Provisional Specification describes the use of lift and ball valves.
Patent GB-190103913-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip with Locking Device for Attachment to Cycle or Motor of a Trailing Car
Inventor: STRETTON EDWARD ALFRED
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 3913. Stretton, E. A. Feb. 23. Towing-arrangements for.-Consists of a clip with locking-device for the attachment of a trailing car to a cycle. The clip has a ball- and-socket connection A, a spring B, and buffer D. The hinged portion E has a recess P into which fits the washer J to prevent the clip from coming undone if the nut works loose.
Patent GB-190105167-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Fast Double Colour-lakes
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 5167. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. March 11. Pigments.-Relates to the manufacture of colour lakes. Aluminium hydrate and the hydrates of zinc, lead, or an alkaline earth, are mixed with a solution of a nitro, azo, acid, or resorcinol dyestuff to form a lake fast to water as well as to spirit.
Patent GB-190105744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Printing Blocks
Inventor: ALBERT EUGEN
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5744. Albert, E. March 19. Embossing.-Printing-blocks for pictures are formed with the surface level of the metal in relief at various parts, to avoid the usual making- ready. A relief form is applied to the back of the block, and both are placed in a press with the face of the block resting on sheets of paper or on other soft material ; or a relief form is applied to the face, the back resting on soft material ; or both methods may be combined. In the case of zinc blocks, these operations are effected at about 100‹ C. With other substances, such as copper or brass, higher temperatures are necessary to give the requisite ductility.
Patent GB-190106133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Card-board Boxes
Inventor: BATTY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 6133. Batty, C. March 23. Folding-boxes are formed from cardboard blanks cut and shaped as shown in Fig. 1. The ends D have flaps E provided with clips or tongues F, which, on the box being set up and the flaps C of the sides B turned in, are passed through slits H in the ends and bent, thus securing the box. In forming the lid, Fig. 2, the clips engage with the side flaps C. The lid may be also formed like the box, as shown in Fig. 1, and the box may be formed like the lid, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190109107-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Hook adapted for Tethering or Coupling Animals and for other Purposes.
Inventor: NOVELLA ALEXANDRE MARIE JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9107. Novella, A. M. J. May 2. Hooks.-The hook or fastening for tethering or coupling animals by their bridles &c. and for other uses comprises a link c and a hook a, the point of which cannot pass through the link. The hook has holes for the link and the fixing-staple b. The strap s is attached to the fastening as shown.
Patent GB-190120216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heating and like Valves.
Inventor: PEARSON SAMUEL OLDFIELD
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-10-10
Abstract: 20,216. Pearson, S. 0. Oct. 10. Gauge-glass fittings.-Relates to rotary or oscillating disc valves adapted for use with gauge glasses, and for other purposes. As adapted for a water gauge, the lower disc valve T, Fig. 3, which is pressed on to its seat by springs, has three apertures T', only two being shown, which control the inlet T<3>, the gauge glass T<3> and a blow-off pipe U. The upper valve has two apertures.
Patent GB-190122859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Guns.
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 22,859. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Noble, Sir A. Nov. 12. Ordnance breech mechanism; loading - appliances. - Relates to improvements on the quickfiring gun described in Specification No. 9517, A.D. 1901, and consists in a method of automatically feeding cartridges from a hopper above the gun to a position behind the breech opening, and of injecting the cartridges into the gun chamber. Fig. 3 shows a horizontal section, and Fig. 4 a cross section. When the gun recoils upon discharge, the injector e, shown separately in Fig. 5, is pushed back by the pressure of the breech against the leg e<3>, and the spring d is compressed until the catch d' slips in front of the leg e' and retains it. During the same movement of the gun, the spindle b<2> is turned by the action of the groove c<3> so as to move the double arms c and c<1> to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4, with the result that the column of cartridges descends in the hopper upon the arms c. When the gun advances again, the spindle b<2> is first turned in the opposite direction, so that the arms c' retain all the cartridges, except the bottom one, which is lowered by the arms c into loading position, and then the incline d' releases the catch d', whereupon the spring d throws the injector forward and carries the cartridge in'o the gun.
Patent GB-190123696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Imparting an Alternate or Reversing Motion to the Brushes of Machines for Washing and Cleansing Bottles and other Vessels
Inventor: GRIFFIN RICHARD HOLLINGSWORTH
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 23,696. Griffin, R. H., and Orr, M. L. Nov. 22. Bottles, washing. -The brush shaft A of a machine for washing bottles carries a drum B, which is rotated alternately in opposite directions by a band E connected to cranks C, D.
Patent GB-190200387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Rolls or Hold-alls and Carriers for like Purposes.
Inventor: MELHUISH RICHARD
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 387. Melhuish, R. Jan. 6. Hold-alls.-Relates to hold-alls for tools &c., in which the articles are held in position by loops. The loops are formed by securing two or more strips b of leather or other suitable material at one end g to a backing a and passing them through apertures as shown, so that the tools may be placed indiscriminately in the loops and secured by tightening the strips. The strips may be arranged variously, but are preferably in pairs so that the free ends may be used for fastening the rolled-up hold-all as shown in Fig. 2. Supplementary strips may also be provided for holding special tools &c. The hold-all is provided with flaps d, which may also be fitted with holding-strips, and with pockets e for small tools &c.
Patent GB-190202545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Converter Furnaces.
Inventor: RAAPKE CARL
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 2545. Raapke, C. Jan. 31. Converter furnaces; Bessemer or pneumatic processes; basic processes; blast for converter furnaces. -A converter furnace with an oblong working part A and a flue B having a cover 10 is provided with an oxygen-producing chamber 7 and a blast-heating chamber 9 ; the chambers communicate by means of passages. Blast passes from one of the usual trunnions along pipes S, and is admitted, as may be required, into the chambers 7, 9, and to the tuyÞres c by means of valves 2, 3, 5 respectively. The tuyÞre wall b of the converter is inclined. The chamber 7 is charged with pyrolusite and caustic soda. blast being first passed through the chamber and then steam for the purpose of producing oxygen, which is carried with the blast into the converter. Dolomite is added to the charge in the converter, for the purpose of effecting a dephosphorization of the metal.
Patent GB-190202996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door-closing Devices.
Inventor: MILLER DONALD JOHN GUNN
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2996. Miller, D. J. G. Feb. 6. Door-closing apparatus ; door checks.-Relates to a door-closing apparatus in which a cylinder E, Fig. 1, is pivoted to a bracket A on the door frame B. In the cylinder E works a piston G, the rod of which is connected to the door D by a link J and bracket K. The cylinder E is rotated on its pivot by a spring C, Fig. 2, which is compressed when the upper end of the lever L is pulled by the link N connected to an eccentric pin M on the cylinder extension. The elasticity of the compressed spring C tends to close the door. The spring on the piston-rod I acts as a check or to keep the door ajar. There is a spiral spring (not shown) on the pin R connecting the piston-rod to the link J, which spring may be regulated by the ratchet gear V, the spring resisting the bending back of the link J, and thus enabling the door to resist wind pressure while it yields to a push. There are a number of holes in the bracket for adjusting the connection of the link J.
Patent GB-190210589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recorders for Workmen and others.
Inventor: MACMASTER PETER
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 10,589. MacMaster, P. May 8. Time checking apparatus for workmen. In telltales in which the records are printed on a card, the mechanism for controlling the depth to which the card can be inserted in the machine at different times in the day and week is arranged within the frame of the recording apparatus proper instead of in the clock, and is driven from the clock movement without materially increasing the load on the clock. Simple means are provided for altering the time at which the mechanism effects a change in the position of the card support. The pivoted lever f upon which the card a rests when inserted in the receiver b to be printed, is raised intermittently, say once every twelve hours, by a roller h and a cam j. The cam j is rigidly connected to the wheel 5, which is normally locked by one or other of the stops 9, 6 on the arms 8, 3 At the predetermined time, the clockwork acting through the spindle and pinions o, n, m, l, q, r, the cams s, t, and the levers u, v, 3, 8, releases the wheel 5, which is then turned by the spring finger 4 and operates the cam j. By attaching the wheel m to its spindle l by a pin-and-slot or equivalent connection, the wheel m can be disengaged from the pinion n. Either the clock or the recording mechanism can then be adjusted, or the apparatus can be re-set to change the time at which the lifting of the card support f takes place. The clock can be detached from the recording mechanism by disconnecting the shaft p from the spindle o.
Patent GB-190215562-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Oold-Twisting the Posts or Bars of Railings, Balustrades, Gates, and such like
Inventor: DELAERE OSCAR
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 15,562. Delaere, O., and Desteinbachberick, F. July 12. Bending. - A machine for twisting square or similar posts or bars for railings, balustrades, gates, &c. has a bed 1 on which are mounted brackets 5, 20, the bracket 20 being adjustable along the bed. A pair of wheels 9, 11, mounted in the bracket 5, are driven by a worm 12, the lower wheel 11 being mounted on a square shaft 28 carrying a wheel 22 in the bracket 20. The wheel 22 is connected by an intermediate pinion 33 with a wheel 23, which thus rotates in the opposite direction to the wheel 9. Divided blocks b<1>, c<1>, suitable for holding the bar to be twisted, are centrally mounted in the wheels 9, 23, which are rotated to twist the bar B in opposite directions from the centre. The worm 12 is driven by hand or power from a shaft 32 provided with a crankhandle 19, fast and loose pulleys 17, and a flywheel 18. Rack-and pinion gearing 25 is provided to shift the bracket 20. A stay 31 prevents the bar from being bent.
Patent GB-190219078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Coins.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE
Filed: 1902-08-30
Granted: 1903-11-30
Abstract: 19,078. Smith, G. Aug. 30. Money boxes.-Relates to a money box or coin receptacle adapted to receive a predetermined number of coins before it can be opened. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a box A is fitted with a hinged lid locked by a bolt a<1> engaging with the registering-mechanism, which, together with the feed mechanism &c., is mounted on a plate B. The coin is inserted through a slot a<5> in the lid beneath a plate b<2> on to pivoted levers b, b<1>, which cover an opening a<3> in the plate B. The levers normally engage the turned-over edges of the plate b<2> until it is raised by the insertion off the coin. On turning a a disc 0 fitted with a fingerpiece c<x>, the levers are swung open, allowing the coin to fall through the opening a<3>. At the same time, the registering-disc d, which is notched, is turned by a pawl c<1>. The disc carries a projection d' adapted to unlock the box at the proper time. A pawl c<2> prevents a reverse movement of the registering-disc. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the operating-disc C is replaced by a pivoted lever c<x> provided with pins c<o>, c' engaging in slots formed in the levers b, b<1>, and also provided with a pawl c<1> for operating the disc d. A door or flap a<6>, Figs. 2<b> and 2<d>, may be fitted in relation to the slot a<4> to prevent withdrawal of a coin &c. The side pieces of the flap are adapted to engage the edges of the levers b, b<1> until the coin is pushed home and the flap closed, when the portion a<8> closes the orifice, as shown in dotted lines. In the construction shown in Fig. 5, which is adapted to receive two coins of different denominations, the coin is passed on to a pivoted carrying-lever c. The lever is moved by a slide c<x> to carry the coin to the orifice a<3>. With a small coin, say a halfpenny, the lever is adapted to move a lever c' carrying the pawls c', and thus to operate the registering-disc d one notch. But, when a penny is inserted, it engages the second lever c', and, on moving the slide c<x>, the disc d is moved two notches. The lever c is fitted with a tail-piece c<8> engaging a projection on the slide, so that the disc d cannot be operated without the insertion of a coin. The box may be fitted with in additional indicating-wheel e, Fig. 6, which is rotated one tooth by a pin d<2>, when one shilling has been collected, and so on. When the wheel has rotated and shows that the predetermined number of shillings has been collected, the bolt a' is unlocked. The lever c<4> may be dispensed with, and the before-mentioned slide, or the disc or the device c<x>, Fig. 3, used to operate the wheel d.
Patent GB-190219751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stocks and Dies for Screw Threading Purposes.
Inventor: BEHLING AUGUST
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 19,751. Behling, A., and Mengel, E. Sept. 9. Stocks and dies.- The die b of the pair b, b<1> slides in the stock a, and has a stem d, against which acts the cam-shaped end h of the lever e. The lower end of this lever is u r g e d outwards by a spring i between it and the handle g, so as to close the dies against the action of springs c, c<1>. The dies are opened to release the work by pressing the lever e down, as shown.
Patent GB-190220952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Joiners' Cramps.
Inventor: CLARK GEORGE
Filed: 1902-09-26
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 20,952. Clark, G., and Turner, T. Sept. 26. Cramps. - The sliding jaw E of a joiners' cramp carries a serrated piece H to engage with the teeth G on the bar F. The opening in the jaw E is made sufficiently large for the teeth to become disengaged w h e n the jaw E moves sideways, or is allowed to rock by gravity, as shown in Fig. 2.