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Patent GB-189924085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Terminals and Connections for Electric Cables and like Conductors.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 24,085. Hall, R. F. Dec. 4. Couplings.-A plate, having a number of knuckles or bridges c' alternating with gaps c<2>, forms a socket or attachment into which the bared end of the conductor is inserted, and is there secured, as shown in Fig. 7, by hammering or pinching the bridges. The conductor may also be soldered. For terminals, the plate is fitted with an eye for securing to posts or clamps.
Patent GB-190010843-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Sulphurised Leuco-compound.
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 10,843. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. June 14. Dyes, artificial.-Diamidoleucothionoline, which probably has the constitutionis produced by boiling an aqueous solution of diamidophenol (OH : NH2 : NH2 = 1 : 2 : 4) with sodium sulphide and sulphur. The product separates in lustrous leaflets. The leuco compound is readily converted by oxidizing - agents into the corresponding thionoline, which forms violet and blue coloured salts with acids and alkalies, respectively.
Patent GB-190014357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dental Tools.
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 14,357. Wise, W. L., [Griswold, W. E., and Sweet, L. D.]. Aug. 10. Dental instruments.-Relates to an instrument especially applicable for setting spring studs, adapted for securing removable bridge-pieces as described in Specification No. 14,359, A.D. 1900. The model 3 is placed on a base-plate 1, perforated in order that some of the plastic material may run into the perforations and so hold the model. A standard is slotted for the reception of a bar 9, which is secured by a screwed rod 6. Through the bar 9 passes a screwed rod 11 supporting a sleeve carrying a swinging arm 18, on which slides the holder for the spring stud 27. Caps 25, 26 may be provided for holding studs of different sizes which are filed to the desired parallelism with the caps or roots 4.
Patent GB-190015075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinets, especially Designed to contain Medicines, Surgical Dressings and other Articles.
Inventor: SIMPSON CHARLOTTE GAINES
Filed: 1900-08-23
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 15,075. Simpson, C. G. Aug. 23. Cabinets.-A cabinet or chest is made in the form of a hand-bag, and can be set up on end for use as shown in Fig. 1. The body and two hinged flanged lids or covers 8 are made of leather, cardboard, or other suitable material covered with cloth. A bottle-carrier, consisting of galleries 11, 11<a> carried on three hollow columns 9 having a central tube bearing b<1>, is capable of rotation on a spindle b carried in a step bearing in the bottom plate 10, and in an open or slotted bearing c at the top. The bottle-carrier can readily be removed, to obtain access to bottles placed in the columns 9, and to medical and surgical accessories placed in the corners of the cabinets and on the walls. Pockets are arranged on the doors and walls to contain any necessary appliances. The lids can be connected together to form a hand-bag which can be carried by the handle 8<b>.
Patent GB-190109837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ships and Life Saving Appliances therefor
Inventor: STEPHANSEN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9837. Stephansen, C. May 11. Deckhouses; lifeboats.-A ship's deck cabin or deckhouse, which, under ordinary conditions, is placed at the side, against the rail or bulwarks, is constructed and fixed so that it can readily be released and launched over the side to serve as a lifeboat. Fig. 1 shows a front view, Fig. 3 an end view, and Fig. 4 a cross-section of such a deckhouse. The back is made in the form of a boat's bottom, the keel resting on or forming the upper member of the rail or bulwarks. As shown in Fig. 4 the doorways in the bulkheads are out in discs i, which can be rotated so that the door is vertical whether the appliance is used as a cabin or a lifeboat. The cabin doors serve as batches for the boat, and horizontal rails w are attached on both sides to enable shipwrecked personsto climb oh to the deck. ' The boat is secured by cramps and screw bolts to stanchions o and to end-brackets, so that it can be easily set free for launching. A mast and sails, and a stove and other fittings, are all placed in readiness for immediate use. The rail or bulwark in the way of the boat is designed to be swung down on hinges. The bars u supporting the cabin then form fenders, against which the boat rests while alongside.
Patent GB-190116738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pile Drivers.
Inventor: MOEBUS THEODOR
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1902-08-20
Abstract: 16,738. M÷bus, T. Aug. 20. Pile-drivers.-Relates to a pile-driver in which the ram block operates out of water and moves within a circular, oval, or polygonal tube, which slides within guides provided in the frame and at the same time holds the pile to be driven by means of a cap which is adjustably mounted on the tube. Fig. 2 shows the pile-driver in front elevation, Fig. 3 the ram block and tube in sectional plan, and Fig. 5 the ram block, tube, cap, and pile. The ram frame b is mounted upon a boat, and the hollow tube d is disposed between the guides c. The tube d is raised and lowered by rack and wheel gearing. The pile cap h, fixed to the tube d, is in the form of a stuffing-box, and the pile g is gripped by the grippers f on the cap h. The grippers are drawn together by the wedges k tbrough the screwed rod s. The ram block r can be lifted by hand or by steam or electric winches. The ram frame pivots upon a bracket so that the tube d may be brought into any desired angular position.
Patent GB-190118231-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dish for use in Dressing Boots and Shoes
Inventor: WHITE SAMUEL ADAMS
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 18,231. Lake, H. H., [White, S. A.]. Sept. 12. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-A dish or pan 2 for dressing boots and shoes in shoe factories is provided with a cover and a removable tray composed of side pieces 3, supports 5 for the roller 7, oppositely-inclined tables 8, 9, and bars 10, 11. The sponge or other device by which the dressing is to be applied to the boot or shoe is placed upon the roller 7, which is moved until the required amount of dressing has been taken up. Any excess of dressing is removed by rubbing the sponge on the bar 10, and drippings are returned to the dish 2 by the inclined tables 8, 9, which also serve as a convenient support for the sponge.
Patent GB-190123905-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pumping Engine
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 23,905. Davey, H. Nov. 25. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Relates to compound Cornish engines and consists of an improved form of engine and an improved steam-distributing valve gear. The admission and equilibrium valves are operated in pairs from a valve gear which is provided with a release gear for closing the admission valves at any desired point in the stroke.
Patent GB-190200507-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Connection or Strengthening Bracket, for Use in connection with the Legs and Frames of Chairs, Tables, Couches, and the like.
Inventor: PERRY JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1903-01-07
Abstract: 507. Perry, J. Jan. 7. Chairs, tables, couches, &c. - In order to strengthen the connection between the legs and tops &c. of chairs, tables, couches, &c., metal brackets of the form shown are secured by screws to the underside of the top &c. and to the legs.
Patent GB-190211060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vapour Engines and Steam Engines.
Inventor: FRIEDENTHAL HANS
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 11,060. Friedenthal, H. May 14. Engines with instantaneous steamgenerating fittings; vapour engines.- The inflammable liquid employed, as for example alcohol, is contained in a boiler a wherein it is heated over its critrical temperature to about 300‹ c. The vapour thus produced is supplied to the motor cylinder i, either directly or through the reservoir c, which is furnished with a pressure-regulating device l. A part, or the whole, of the exhaust vapour is conducted by a pipe k to the burners s by which the boiler a is heated, and the remainder, if any, together with any liquid condensed from the vapour during expansion, is passed through the pipe p and condenser to a receptacle f whence it is forced into the boiler by the pump h along with additional liquid to make up for that burnt. Water may be used instead of an inflammable liquid, and be heated to 300‹ or 350‹ C., the use of narrow serpentine tubes for the boiler permitting the degree of superheating to be adopted with less weighty boilers than is possible at present. The water is made to pass through a succession of tubes of increasing thickness.
Patent GB-190216773-A (GB)
Title: Bye-pass Cock for Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,773. Keith, J., and Keith, G. July 29. Gas valves and cocks.- In plug cocks for use with incandescent burners, the plug Bis formed with a groove b<1> in addition to the main channel b, and the casing A is provided with byepass channels a', a<2>, a<3>. The channel a<1> is arranged to supply gas to the pilot jet C independently of the plug B, the channel a<2> supplies additional gas to the pilot jet C when the plug B is turned so as to close the main channel b, and the channel a<3> supplies still more gas to the pilot jet C at the instant at which the plug B is turned to admit gas to the main burner. The enlarged flame at the pilot jet then ignites the gas from the main burner, and, as the plug B is turned full on, the channels a<2>, a<3> are closed. The quantity of gas supplied by the channels a<1>, a<2>, a3 is controlled by screws n<1>, n<2>, n<3>, which are respectively labelled " bye-pass," " pilot," and "flash."
Patent GB-190300954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candle Moulding Apparatus.
Inventor: BURPITT JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-14
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 954. Burpitt, J. Jan. 14. Candles.-In apparatus for making candles with self-fitting ends, the portion of the mould in which the ends are formed is made in two separable portions. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the apparatus, and Fig. 2 a vertical section of a mould on a larger scale. The parts i<1>, forming the mould for the candle end, are mounted on wires i, which pass through tubes k' and are given an outward set so that the parts i<1> separate when raised a certain distance above the mould k by the ejection of the candle. The driving-plate e, operated by pinions c and racks d, carries ejectors f, which slide through openings in the plate g, and are provided with collars f<2> and springs f <1>. Rods h, provided with pins h<1>, h<2> and collars h<3>, pass through openings e', j<2> in lugs e<1>, on the driving-plate e and fixed plate respectively. As the plate e rises, the plate g is raised by the collars h<3> until the candle ends are freed from the parts i<1>, and the pins h<2> are on a level with the tops of the lugs J<1>; at this point, the rods h are given a quarter turn, by pulling the handle h<4>, causing the pins h<1> to register with the openings e', and the pins h<2> to turn at an angle to the openings j<2>, when further upward motion of the plate e will raise the ejectors f but not the plate g. When the candles are fully ejected, the pinions c are freed from their driving-mechanism, and the springs f<1> and the weight of the parts cause the plate e to move down ; the rods hare now turned back by operating the handle h<4>, and the parts return to their first position.
Patent GB-190302160-A (GB)
Title: Improved Form of Parallel Ruler
Inventor: FARADAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2160. Faraday, W., and Palmer, C. F. Jan. 29. Parallel rulers.-In order that parallel lines may be ruled a predetermined distance apart, the roller A of a roller parallel ruler, has shallow longitudinal grooves E, cut at equal distances apart, against which presses a spring B, which allows the roller to turn freely, but causes a slight check as the spring comes in contact with a groove. A line is drawn at each check. Certain grooves at equal distances apart are extended so that by moving the spring along a slot C, the distance which the roller may be moved without receiving a check, may be varied.
Patent GB-190303968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planes.
Inventor: CURRY LEWIS M
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 3968. Curry, L. M. March 29, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Planes.-A carpenter's plane, in which the bit is adjustable laterally, longitudinally, and in inclination, has fixed to its stock A, Fig. 2, a casting B, the sides B' of which support, by means of crosspins C, D, the carrier E for the irons. The cutting and breaking irons G, H are pressed against the bed A<3>, and held at the required angle by means of the screws I, J, K, and are moved longitudinally together with the carrier, when the eccentric pin D is rotated. The pin may be replaced by a screw. The carrier and pin have a little play between the sides B', so that the edge of the cutting-iron may be brought even with the sole of the stock. A yoke F passes over the top of the sides B', and is riveted to the exteriors thereof.
Patent GB-190306102-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electricity Meter
Inventor: ZIEGENBERG RUDOLF
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 6102. Ziegenberg, R. March 16. Quantity meters.-A uniform magnetic field is produced between the annular pole-pieces p<1>, p<2>, Fig. 1, of a magnet N, S, and the arm m of magnetic material mounted on the axle a is rotated by sending currents successively through sections of a coil wound on the pole-piece p<2>. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing how the currents in the coils are regulated. The rings s<1>, r are connected to the ends of the shunt n' in which the current is to be measured. The current from r passes through one of the sections of the coil to a section of a ring c, from this through the brush a', a rotating arm, and a brush a' to the ring s<1>. This arrangement excites the sections of the coil one after another and causes the magnetic arm m to rotate. Foucault currents generated in the pole-pieces or in the copper disc k act as a brake. To get over the dead points of the commutator, auxiliary coils may be used:
Patent GB-190306258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cookers.
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 6258. Robertson, R., and Watson, Gow, & Co. March 18. Gas cooking-stoves.-Gas cookers employed on the hobs of kitchen ranges are made reversible, whereby they can be readily adapted for use on the right or left hand side of the hob, by providing them with a hinged back b, which may be removed by way of the slots d and fitted on the opposite side. Instead of being hinged, the back may be hooked on, or it may be slid into place.
Patent GB-190312626-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Legging
Inventor: JONES FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,626. Jones, F. J. June 4. Stud - and - eye fastenings; unfastening, preventing.- A fastening-device for leggings comprises three studs a, a<1>, Fig. 1, secured to a flexible bar b in the outer overlapping edge c, for engagement with two end slots e and a middle spring socket f on the inner edge d. The studs may, however, be placed on the inner edge, and the slots and socket on the outer overlapping edge. The slots e extend in opposite directions from the enlarged entrances or open ends so that the bar b requires to be bent in engaging the studs a. The central stud is subsequently engaged, thereby preventing any movement of the overlapping edges c, d, and obviating accidental unfastening. The spring socket f may be replaced by a sliding slotted plate g, Fig. 5, which is drawn back by the knob k, projecting through a small slot in the leather of the legging, and then pushed back when the central stud is inserted through the socket plate f. The plate g is secured in this position by small projections i on the prongs of the slotted plate g, which engage behind the edges of the socket plate f, as shown.
Patent GB-190314525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Propellers
Inventor: MUNCASTER HORACE
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 14,525. Muncaster, H. June 30. Screw propellers.-The blades of screw propellers are fitted so that their axes are tangents to a circle, having the axis of the main shaft as centre, instead of radii. Means are provided for adjusting the blades to enable the vessel fitted with the propeller to be driven either ahead or astern without stopping or reversing the engine. The blades b, Fig. 1, are fitted with worm-wheels W engaging a worm V, fitted on a spindle passing through the main shaft. At the shaft coupling, Fig. 2, a toothed wheel t is fitted on the spindle operated by the pinion p driven by toothed gearing from the brakes r. Toggle holes h are provided to move the blades when the engine is at rest. Upon applying the brakes while the engine is running, the blades are turned on their axes, driving the boat in the opposite direction. The blades are designed for ahead running, and the apparatus is provided with a stop to prevent overrunning.
Patent GB-190316060-A (GB)
Title: Composition for Removing Surface Finishes
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,060. Fairweather, W. C., [Adams & Elting Co.]. July 21. Paints and varnishes, removing.-A composition for removing surface finishes, such as paints, varnishes, enamels, shellac, gums, and lacquers, contains benzol, acetone, and paraffin, or the like. The paraffin, either in a molten or powdered condition, is added to the benzol in a mixing-tank, and the acetone afterwards added. Other coal-tar products, or a petroleum product, or alcohol, may be used instead of benzol, and any other suitable wax may be used instead of paraffin to prevent the composition from drying too rapidly. The composition may be made in the form of a semipaste by adding ceresine wax to the ingredients.
Patent GB-190317892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and/or connected with Loading Machines
Inventor: HAMILTON WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 17,892. Hamilton, W. E. Aug. 18. Loading and unloading.-Consists of a loading-machine, for handling coal in mine chambers, comprising a main frame 2, Figs. 1 and 2, mounted on a wheeled trolley 1, with mechanism actuating a conveyer 21, which is capable of moving horizontally and vertically, having a gathering - device 33 at its end, consisting of an inclined plate 27 and means for forcing the material upwardly along the plate 27 to the conveyer. This may be accomplished by wheels having teeth, or by vanes. The conveyer is attached at its base to the machine by a pivotally mounted strut 25 mounted to turn with the gathering - mechanism and capable of elongation by screw 26. The material carried up by the conveyer 21 falls into the second conveyer 47, and is carried along by the vanes, which are actuated from the shaft 7. The second conveyer is mounted on the shaft in such a manner as to permit of a limited universal movement thereon. The machine is provided with a winding-mechanism adapted to pull upon a rope or chain 53 and an anchor-plate 54. The winding-mechanism is put in and out of gear by a clutch 55. The anchor plate consists of a plate of metal reaching to the back of the slot formed by the mining-machine. Fig. 12 shows a method of drawing the machine towards the plate, thereby causing the coal to be forced along the gathering-mechanism and on to the conveyer belt. Anchoring-columns for use when the anchor-plate is out of line with the truck are shown in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190319182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Gear for Mining Purposes.
Inventor: JONES JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 19,182. Jones, J. Sept. 7. Winding-engines; brakes.-The brakes for preventing overwinding in mine cages are actuated by the engine F, the piston-rod T of which, moving upwards, applies the suspended brake blocks O, O<1> to the flywheel N, through the medium of the levers G, G<1>, G<111>. The slide valve E for admitting steam to the cylinder F is operated by the wires or rods B, B', the wire B being carried to the pit mouth and terminating in a handle
Patent GB-190321752-A (GB)
Title: A Stirring and Froth Beating Machine for Confectioners
Inventor: MUNDING HANS
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 21,752. Munding, H. Oct. 9. Moving -beater apparatus.- Several confectioners' stirring and frothbeating machines are driven from one shaft. The beaters b are provided with long stems c, which pass through stationary rings g and through rings h carried by vertical shafts rotated from the horizontal shaft a. The rings g are adjustable in a vertical direction, and the rings h in a horizontal direction. The stems c may be removed from the beaters by pushing back the rings d.
Patent GB-190322329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Raising and Lowering Window Sashes and the like.
Inventor: BLACKBURN FRED
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 22,329. Blackburn, F., Bell, A., Haigh, J. P., and Bell, R. H. Oct. 16. Windows.-Apparatus for raising railway-carriage windows consists of a barrel C containing a flat coiled spring connected with a fixed axle D mounted between the plates A, B. A toothed wheel E, fixed to or forming one side of the barrel, carries a pawl H engaging with a ratchet F forming one side of a winding-drum G. The wheel gears with a pinion I carrying a ratchetwheel M actuating a flyer J, which also acts, in conjunction with the lever K released by the cord L, as a stop. When an intermediate wheel is placed between the barrel and the pinion I, it is provided with a pawl and ratchet. On lowering the sash, the spring barrel is rotated by cords N, and the spring is wound up.
Patent GB-190403904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Propulsion of Steam Vessels.
Inventor: FORSTER JOHN BURNIP
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 3904. Forster, J. B. Feb. 16. Paddle - wheels.-On a horizontal shaft is mounted a paddle-wheel consisting of a watertight drum to which floats dare pivoted. These floats are feathered by means of rods f, one of which is rigidly fastened and the others pivoted at one end to a disc g<1> rotating about a centre g fixed to the outside of the paddle-box. The other ends of the rods f are pivoted to bell cranks f<1>, the outer ends of which carry pins f<4> working in slots in the plates f<3> by which the floats are feathered. When not in the propelling position, the floats are closed flush against the periphery of the drum.
Patent GB-190406500-A (GB)
Title: Rail Joint for Railways
Inventor: EVANS ELISHA FRANKLING
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6500. Evans, E. F., and Strange, T. J. March 17. Rail joints for railways. Each rail end is provided with a number of slots 7 formed in the web, from which extend dovetail slots for receiving correspondingly-shaped pins 12 on fishplates 10,11. The pins are passed through the centres of the slots and the fishplate is then slid along to cause the pins to engage the dovetail portions of the slots. The fishplates on opposite sides of the rails are slid in opposite directions. This form of joint allows for expansion and contraction. Any movement of the fishplates is prevented by fingers formed on the ends of the fishplates engaging ratchet teeth 14 on the rails.